Karachi University Announces Internship Program for MBBS and BDS Students

The University of Karachi has unveiled a one-month internship program for medical and dental students, with applications open until November 10, 2026. The Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), under the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), will oversee the internship from December 1 to 31, 2026.

The initiative seeks to familiarize medical and dental students with scientific research and cultivate practical skills in molecular and cellular studies. Selected participants will spend four weeks working across various research sections within PCMD. However, it's important to note that the internship is unpaid and does not provide any financial compensation.

The program intends to offer students practical experience in medical and scientific research. Participants will learn to formulate research questions, employ suitable research methods, and critically assess research findings. The focus will be on human diseases, encompassing their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. PCMD specializes in molecular medicine and drug development, with a special emphasis on diseases prevalent in Pakistan.

The internship aims to inspire medical and dental students to cultivate an interest in research alongside their clinical education.

PCMD has outlined nine research areas for the internship: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Sciences, Bioequivalence Studies, Genomics, Immunology and Microbiology, Molecular and Structural Biology, Pharmacology, Proteomics, Stem Cell Research, and Virology. Candidates will be assigned to different sections of PCMD based on the institute's arrangements. The program provides participants with introductory research experience in their chosen areas of interest.

Eligibility for the internship is limited to final-year MBBS and BDS students, as well as recent medical and dental graduates. While no minimum academic percentage, age limit, or previous research experience is specified, interested candidates must submit their academic records and a recommendation letter from their department head.

Applications should be sent directly to the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research via email at iccbsinternship@gmail.com, including a CV, academic mark sheet or marks proforma, and the departmental recommendation letter.