Medical research is the foundation of progress in healthcare. At Madinah Teaching Hospital (MTH), research is not just an academic requirement—it is a mission to improve patient care, develop new treatments, and advance medical knowledge. The Medical Research Publications MTH initiative reflects this commitment.
As the teaching hospital of The University of Faisalabad (TUF), MTH promotes a research-based environment where faculty, students, and clinicians work together to produce high-quality, ethical, and impactful research publications.
This article explores the scope, quality, and impact of medical research publications produced by MTH.
At MTH, research is used to improve real-world medical practice. Doctors and healthcare professionals use research findings to:
Improve diagnosis and treatment methods
Study disease trends and public health issues
Explore advanced technologies and clinical techniques
Reduce patient risk and improve outcomes
Medical research at MTH is a key part of medical and allied health education. Students are encouraged to develop research skills that help them:
Think critically
Solve healthcare problems
Contribute to national and global health solutions
MTH supports research in a wide range of disciplines related to medical and health sciences. Some of the key areas include:
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Clinical Medicine (Internal, Surgical, Pediatric, Gynecology, etc.)
Biomedical Sciences
Nursing and Patient Safety
Nutrition and Dietetics
Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
Mental Health and Psychology
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Researchers at MTH often conduct both quantitative and qualitative studies, case reports, and clinical audits, all of which contribute to published academic work.
Faculty members at MTH are actively engaged in publishing research in:
National medical journals
International peer-reviewed journals
Indexed journals recognized by HEC and PMC
They publish:
Original research articles
Case studies
Review papers
Conference papers
These publications not only support professional growth but also improve the hospital’s reputation and academic standing.
Students in programs like MBBS, DPT, BS Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and others complete final-year research projects under faculty supervision.
These projects are often converted into research papers and submitted for publication. Selected studies are also presented at national and international medical conferences.
The following journals are common platforms for MTH medical research publications:
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA)
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS)
International Journal of Allied Health Sciences
Journal of The University of Faisalabad (JOURNAL-TUF)
Open-access international medical journals indexed by Scopus or PubMed
MTH encourages open-access publishing to make research accessible to a wider audience of medical professionals, scholars, and policymakers.
MTH has a strict Ethics Review Committee (ERC) to ensure that all research involving human subjects meets ethical standards. The committee:
Reviews all research proposals
Ensures patient consent and confidentiality
Monitors data handling and reporting
Prevents plagiarism and data manipulation
Only ethically approved research is allowed to proceed and be considered for publication.
All research manuscripts go through:
Plagiarism checking software
Peer review by subject experts
Editorial review before publication
This process maintains the authenticity and reliability of medical research publications from MTH.
To support quality research, Madinah Teaching Hospital provides:
Access to medical journals and e-libraries
Research labs and diagnostic equipment
Biostatistics and data analysis support
Research mentorship from senior faculty
Computer and internet facilities for academic writing
Workshops and training sessions are regularly organized to improve research writing and publishing skills.
The Medical Research Publications MTH program has achieved the following milestones:
Increasing number of publications every year
Recognition by national health bodies and universities
Participation in national and international medical conferences
Winning best research paper awards and fellowships
Collaboration with external institutions for joint research
These achievements show that MTH is not just a treatment center but a contributor to global health knowledge.
If you are a student or faculty member of TUF or MTH, you can:
View research guidelines on the hospital website
Submit proposals to the Ethics Review Committee
Work under supervision for your thesis or research paper
Present your findings in university research fairs and journals
External scholars, institutions, and medical professionals can:
Read published research in affiliated journals
Request collaborations with MTH researchers
Invite faculty for joint seminars and research symposiums
Visit the official MTH website:
https://mth.org.pk
or email the research department for more details.
Madinah Teaching Hospital plans to:
Establish a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) Cell
Launch a peer-reviewed in-house research journal
Offer funded research grants and fellowships
Expand collaborations with hospitals and research centers abroad
Train future researchers in advanced methodologies and ethical publishing
By continuously investing in research, MTH aims to improve health services not just for Faisalabad, but for all of Pakistan.
The Medical Research Publications MTH initiative reflects the hospital’s vision of combining clinical excellence with academic leadership. With a strong research culture, ethical standards, and institutional support, MTH is playing a key role in improving healthcare through knowledge generation and innovation.
If you are a student, a faculty member, or a healthcare professional looking to conduct or explore research, Madinah Teaching Hospital offers the guidance, resources, and platform to help you succeed.
Visit https://mth.org.pk to learn more, access published research, or contribute to the growing body of medical knowledge at MTH.