Basic Medical Sciences

by Atiq Ur Rehman

Basic Medical Sciences is an instant text for introductory level medical, paramedical and nursing students. it briefly describes all the basics of Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry. For convenience, the book is divided in to three sections viz. Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry. Basic Medical Sciences is authored keeping in view the dire need of paramedical and nursing students for basic text on the subject. This book is aimed at conveying information to students in a palatable way to perform well in their exams and face challenges of practical professional life. Fresh medical, paramedical and nursing students for the better part, have to study complicated reference books, which are far beyond their comprehension as well as their skill requirement. This book has been penned to fill this gap particularly keeping these in mind.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Dr. Atiq Ur Rehman, born in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the late eightees, hails from a respectable family. He completed his early education until matriculation at the Army Public School (Iqbal) in Nowshera Cantonment. His pre-medical studies took place at Islamia College Peshawar, leading him to pursue a medical degree at Saidu Medical College, Swat, affiliated with Khyber Medical University. Before commencing his medical studies, Dr. Atiq spent a year and a half in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Peshawar.

Following his graduation, Dr. Atiq Ur Rehman embarked on a journey of postgraduate training. He completed two years of FCPS training in Internal Medicine at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, and extended his expertise with three years of FCPS training in Pulmonology at Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar, and Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.

Dr. Atiq's professional endeavors include roles as a Field Medical Officer with Integrated Health Services and as a General Physician in various healthcare setups, including Alshifa Trust Eye Hospital.

Beyond his clinical contributions, Dr. Atiq Ur Rehman has made significant strides in the literary world. He is the author of several publications, including "First Aid and Patient Safety," a crucial resource for providing first aid in settings with limited medical facilities. His publication "Basic Medical Sciences" is considered a gold standard for learning foundational concepts in medical sciences, particularly favored among paramedical and nursing students. Dr. Atiq has also authored "Handbook of Public Health" for beginners in the field of community medicine.

His commitment to medical writing extends to "Cat-B Aid," a guide for pharmacy technicians seeking licensure. "Disease Compendium" and "Pathology & Pharmacology" cater to clinical infants and beginners aiming to grasp the basics of pathology and pharmacology. "PathoTech," a condensation of pathology and technology, targets those working in medical diagnostic laboratories.

Dr. Atiq's dedication to education is evident in his publication "General Anatomy," tailored for first-year MBBS/BDS students. This unique book does not include diagrams, reflecting Dr. Atiq's belief that concise, well-arranged text is sufficient for students, given the abundance of available atlases.

In addition to his professional and literary pursuits, Dr. Atiq Ur Rehman has personal interests and dislikes. He enjoys writing in his free time, as well as playing table tennis, cricket, and carom. Conversely, he dislikes watching serial dramas and playing lengthy mission games on the computer. Dr. Atiq's favorite authors include Shakespeare, Khalil Ur Rehman, and Hashim Nadeem, while his preferred poets are Muneer Niazi, Ada Jaffery, and Nasir Kazmi. Notably, he abstains from expressing political views on modern-day politics through social media and maintains a presence only on Facebook and Google Scholar, eschewing TikTok.