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AURF, workshops, seminars, and the research bodies behind them, and how Amcolians learn to ask answerable questions and publish the answers.

Amcolians Undergraduate Research Forum

Inquire. Innovate. Inspire.

A forum of students, by students, for students, under the patronage of the Research and Development (R&D) Wing of the Amcolians Alumni Association.

AURF works to create a research-oriented environment at Army Medical College, helping students develop awareness of research opportunities and build the skills required to plan, conduct, present, and publish research.

Through interaction with Mentoring Faculty, academics, researchers, scholars, postgraduate research forums, and AAA members, students gain access to guidance, collaboration, and opportunities that support their academic and professional development.

Vision

A Sustainable Research Culture at Army Medical College.

To foster an environment where research, inquiry, and academic collaboration become an integral part of undergraduate medical education.

Mission

Research. Mentorship. Collaboration.

To create a research-oriented environment, promote student awareness, connect undergraduates with experienced mentors and researchers, and support students in planning, conducting, writing, and publishing research while maintaining responsible academic and ethical practices.

What AURF Sets Out To Do

Objectives & Core Values.

Six commitments shape every workshop, mentorship pairing, and conference the forum runs.

  1. 01Encourage students to engage with research alongside their academic and clinical responsibilities.
  2. 02Organize and coordinate undergraduate research so that ideas can develop into structured and meaningful projects.
  3. 03Maintain and disseminate information on research methodology, opportunities, activities, collaborations, and resources.
  4. 04Facilitate interaction with academics, researchers, scholars, postgraduate research forums, Mentoring Faculty, and AAA members.
  5. 05Help students select topics, plan and conduct research studies, access relevant material, and develop work suitable for presentation and publication.
  6. 06Support students in exploring clinical and research electives, funding opportunities, conferences, workshops, and academic collaborations in accordance with approved procedures.
01

Innovation

Encouraging students to explore meaningful questions and new areas of research.

02

Integrity

Promoting responsible research, ethical conduct, accurate reporting, and appropriate authorship.

03

Collaboration

Bringing students, Mentoring Faculty, researchers, and alumni together around shared academic goals.

04

Excellence

Encouraging research that meets strong academic and professional standards.

05

Impact

Supporting research with the potential to contribute meaningfully to medical knowledge, patient care, and health sciences.

Skill Development

Workshops & Academic Activities

AURF supports academic and research development through orientation programmes, workshops, seminars, research activities, and interaction with researchers and scholars.

Methodology

Research Methodology

Developing answerable research questions, selecting appropriate study designs, planning research studies, and understanding the research process.

Twice a year
Analysis

Biostatistics & Data Analysis

Building an understanding of biostatistics, interpretation of research data, and the use of evidence in scientific research.

Early years of MBBS.
Writing

Scientific Writing & Publication

Supporting students in writing research articles and case reports, preparing academic work, and understanding responsible publication practices.

Twice a year
Engagement

Research Workshops & Seminars

Sessions with Mentoring Faculty, academics, researchers, scholars, and visiting experts from Army Medical College and other national and international institutions.

Twice a year
Collaboration

Mentorship & Research Collaboration

Connecting students with Mentoring Faculty, Research Associates, AAA members, postgraduate research forums, and potential collaborators.

Annual
Opportunities

Clinical & Research Electives

Helping students explore clinical and research electives at universities within Pakistan and abroad, with opportunities considered according to relevant requirements and merit.

Every Year
Research At The College

Facilities, Bodies & Journals.

AURF works alongside the college's established research infrastructure. Each of these is maintained by Army Medical College.

CREAM Lab

Center for Research and Applied Medicine

A genetics and molecular biology facility supporting postgraduate and undergraduate work in PCR, gene expression, electrophoresis, cell culture, and bioinformatics, with completed SNP studies in diabetes, dyslipidemia, and PCOS.

Visit CREAM Lab →

Ethical Review Committee

Institutional review board

Chaired by the Principal and drawn from heads of the basic, clinical, and dental science departments. Every study involving participants or identifiable data needs its approval before enrolment begins.

Committee & members →

PAFMJ

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal

The college's peer-reviewed platform for medical and allied sciences research: original articles, reviews, case reports, and short communications, with rapid peer review and international indexing.

Submit & read →
Get Involved

Bring Your Research Idea to AURF

Whether you are a student beginning your research journey, an alumnus willing to mentor, or a researcher interested in collaboration, AURF provides opportunities to contribute.

  • Undergraduates: Participate in research activities, workshops, seminars, electives, competitions, or connect with Mentoring Faculty and Research Associates.
  • Alumni & Researchers: Share expertise, mentor students, participate in academic sessions, or collaborate on undergraduate research.
  • Faculty: Support supervision, mentorship, research topic development, and academic guidance.
Contact the R&D Wing →See upcoming events →