Study Tours are arranged for Doctor of Physical Therapy students in different historical areas of Pakistan
The Institute has a rapidly expanding Library, a Digital Resource Center, and a reading room. The library has a large collection of reference textbooks, general, general medical books, and important reference material for teaching and research purposes. The library also houses a large number of electronic information databases i.e. VCD and DVD in addition to a large volume of specialized Software (CDS) on Medical Subjects and other related material. New and updated versions of these Software and new volumes /editions of books are continually being added into the collections. The library has sections on general reading as well. All holdings of the library except reference section material can be borrowed for a limited time period. On admission, students are required to become Library members. This membership grants them access to the Library Books, digital Resource Center, Internet Access with Printing Facility, and discounted Photocopier Facility.
- All member students are allowed to consult the reference material while in the library. Reference books and material is not issued to the students.
- Members shall not mutilate, or damage by writing or tearing pages of any book or publication, nor shall they perform mechanical reproduction/ photocopy for any material belonging to the library without formal permission of the librarian. Violation of this rule shall require replacement of the damaged volume or payment of its price.
- Library remains open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday). Library hours are observed in accordance with the Institute working hours during vacation. Students working on special projects/ presentations are allowed to utilize the Library service till 4:00 pm under Librarian.
The new building of the institute (5 acre Land ) with excellent facilities in the form of the lecture halls, equipped laboratories, seminar halls, museum, library, IT Lab, etc. will be developed in the newly constructed building at Raiwind Road, Lahore.
In addition to full-time, the visiting faculty members are also engaged in the relevant fields of academic, professional practices, and research. The purpose of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is to prepare students to be able enough to practice effectively in a wide variety of currently existing and potential future opportunities in Hospitals, Clinics, Academia, and Rehabilitation centers
The first professional degree in physical therapy endorsed by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan(HEC) comprises of 5 years (10 semesters), equivalent 17 years of schooling. The degree program will produce physical therapy professionals who will be Doctors of Physical Therapy in Lahore, Pakistan, and will be competent to diagnose and treat movement dysfunctions due to injuries or diseases by using all physical means including; manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and preventative and corrective measures. Physical therapists with the DPT degree will be practitioners of choice to whom the public will have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and environmental barriers related to movement, function, and health.
