30/04/2025
When will senior faculty members stop targeting students and start upholding the professionalism expected of their positions?
I’m deeply saddened to share the case of a fellow student who has been subjected to what appears to be a clear act of academic injustice at Gomal Medical College.
He was unexpectedly given a supply in his Obstetrics & Gynaecology Viva/OSPE, despite having a solid academic track record. When he personally met the Dean, Prof. Dr. Naseem Saba, and respectfully asked the reason for his failure, she clearly stated: “No, you performed well, and I know you are a talented and brilliant student — but there were many other reasons for the supply.” This conversation took place in the presence of a professor from the Biochemistry department.
This student has consistently remained among the top 10–15 students of the class, achieving 78–86% marks each year. He has never failed a single theory or viva exam throughout his MBBS journey.
His dedication is well-known among faculty, TMOs, and assistant professors in the Gynae-Obs department, many of whom believe he passed the exam — yet the result sent to the Dean’s office was mysteriously changed to a fail.
Even more concerning is that the Dean mocked the situation, saying “Supply is just a two-month struggle” and laughed about it.
This kind of response, in the face of a student’s mental and emotional distress, is not only unprofessional but also inhumane.
Later, the Dean responded to KMU Controller’s inquiry by citing “short attendance” as the reason for failure — but here’s the truth: over 90 students had short attendance issues.
This student paid the required fine, attended makeup classes and wards, and presented legitimate medical documents (including MRI scans and prescriptions) due to a genuine spine issue — something even the Hospital Dean was aware of.
Throughout the final year, this student was targeted, mentally pressured, and threatened with failure, and now he’s facing the consequence of a deeply personal and unjust decision.
