(FOR NURSING GRADUATES OF BATCHES 003 AND ONWARD)

1. Purpose

This policy establishes a transparent, merit-based, and standardized framework for the placement of nursing graduates into paid internship programs at affiliated partner hospitals, in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional MoUs.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All nursing graduates of Midwest Institute of Sciences, Islamabad
• All affiliated partner hospitals offering paid internship positions
• Career Office of the Institute, responsible for coordinating graduate placements and internships in line with the established MoUs

3. Regulatory Framework

This policy is governed by:

• Guidelines of Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Affiliation and academic standards of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
• Terms outlined in Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner hospitals

4. Partner Hospitals

• The Institute currently collaborates with eight (8) multi-specialty partner hospitals
• Each hospital allocates a fixed quota of internship slots for Midwest graduates as per MoU
• The Institute aims to expand partnerships to ten (10) hospitals by 2028

5. Eligibility Criteria

Graduates must meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of the eight-semester nursing program
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0
• Submission of a duly completed Internship Registration Proforma

The Midwest Institute of Sciences, Islamabad aims to provide competent and academically sound graduates to its partner hospitals. Therefore, a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.0 has been established. In accordance with the grading system of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, this is equivalent to approximately 75%, ensuring that graduates meet an appropriate academic standard for clinical training.

6. Internship Application Process

• Eligible graduates submit the Internship Registration Proforma to the Institute
• The Career Office compiles applications and communicates requests to partner hospitals
• Partner hospitals announce:
  1. Written test schedules
  2. Interview dates
• The Career Office disseminates all updates to graduates

7. Selection Process

• Selection is conducted solely by partner hospitals based on:
  1. Written test performance
  2. Interview evaluation
• The Career Office facilitates coordination but does not influence selection
• Final selection lists are communicated to the Institute by partner hospitals

8. Notification of Selection

• Selected candidates are formally informed through the Institute by the concerned partner hospital
• Candidates must confirm acceptance within the stipulated timeframe

9. Internship Structure

• Duration: 12 months (Paid Internship Program)
• Structured rotational clinical training in accordance with PN&MC guidelines

10. Stipend and Benefits

• Interns receive a monthly stipend/remuneration
• Payments are governed by hospital-specific MoU clauses
• The Institute is not responsible for stipend disbursement

11. Roles and Responsibilities

Institute Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility of graduates
• Facilitate coordination between graduates and partner hospitals
• Ensure compliance with PN&MC and SZABMU standards
• Maintain internship records

Career Office Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate placements and internship processes
• Ensure implementation of MoU-based procedures
• Communicate with partner hospitals and graduates

Partner Hospital Responsibilities

• Conduct fair and merit-based selection
• Provide structured clinical training
• Ensure stipend payments as per MoU
• Evaluate intern performance

Intern Responsibilities

• Follow hospital policies and professional ethics
• Complete assigned clinical rotations
• Maintain attendance and performance standards
• Comply with PN&MC internship requirements

12. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Continuous performance monitoring by partner hospitals
• Periodic reporting to the Institute
• Feedback mechanisms for quality improvement

13. Certification

• Upon successful completion of the 12-month internship:
  1. Certificates issued by respective partner hospitals
  2. Recognition in accordance with PN&MC requirements

14. Compliance and Amendments

This policy may be revised in accordance with:

• Updates from Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Changes in affiliation requirements of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
• Institutional or partner hospital MoU revisions

15. Applicability

This policy will be applied to BS Nursing Batch 003 and onward batches of the Institute.