The college was established in 2012, comprising a faculty of 11 professors and 18 assistant professors, with 62 students enrolling.[1] Studies began in April 2013, with the first class graduating in 2018.[4][8] Previous principals of the college include Dr Zia-Ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Shabeer Ahmed Chudhry, and Dr Azhar Qayyum.[9][10]
Former Principals
-Prof Dr Zia Ur Rehman 2012-2018
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2018-2019 (Acting)
-Prof Dr Azhar Qayyum 2019-2023
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2023- Incumbent (Acting)
In 2017, the college was ranked first in merit among all affiliates of the University of Health Sciences Lahore in the MBBS exams.[12]
Campus
As of September 2023[update] Poonch Medical College lacks its own campus and allied facilities and is currently using a facility belonging to a government run polytechnic institute.[8][13]
^ ab"Poonch Medical College Rawalakot"(PDF). Azad Jammu & Kashmir at a Glance. Planning and Development Department of the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 34. 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
^ ab"Faculty". Poonch Medical College. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
^ abc"Home". Poonch Medical College. Retrieved 9 December 2021.