The INSPIRE Program is a flagship initiative of Rashid Latif Medical College
(RLMC) under the umbrella of the Student Empowerment Program. Designed
for 1st and 2nd-year MBBS students, INSPIRE seeks to engage students in
meaningful community service and institutional support roles, integrating
professional values and real-world experiences early in their medical journey.
This manual outlines the structure, objectives, components, and benefits of the
program, serving as a guide for students, mentors, and coordinators.
Objectives:
The objective of INSPIRE is to provide foundation year medical students with
structured opportunities to:
Engage in community service.
Participate in 100 hours of support roles within RLMC and its affiliated hospital.
These engagements will instill the institution’s core values by offering students
practical exposure to the challenges and rewards of healthcare service beyond
academics.
Institutional Core Values
1. Duration:
Spread across the first two years of MBBS.
Total: 200 hours (100 hours Community Service + 100 hours Support Roles).
2. Community Service Placements:
Locations: Community schools, BHUs, maternity centers.
Supervised by the Department of Community Medicine.
3. Support Role Rotations:
Students will rotate through roles including:
Admin Work: Data entry, scheduling, document support.
Patient Facilitation: Assisting and guiding patients.
Store Management: Inventory handling in departments.
Medical Camps: Organizing and assisting in community outreach.
Waste Management: Promoting cleanliness and sustainability.
Safety and Security: Supporting hospital safety protocols.
Additional roles based on institutional needs.
4. Time Commitment:
Hours to be completed outside of regular academic schedules.
5. Coordination & Supervision:
Oversight by faculty and designated program coordinators.
Continuous mentorship and tracking of student progress.
Program Benefits
Character Building – Students grow as responsible, ethical, and
community-oriented professionals.
Community Engagement – First-hand understanding of community
health needs.
Professional Development – Skill-building in leadership, teamwork, and
adaptability.
Ethical Maturity – Exposure to real-life ethical decision-making scenarios.
Networking – Builds connections within the healthcare and academic
community.
Reflective Learning – Students are encouraged to keep journals and
submit reflections.
Career Exploration – Broadens understanding of various healthcare roles.
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Evaluation and Feedback
Regular evaluations and feedback loops will ensure the quality and relevance of
the content.
Student reflections, attendance logs, and supervisor feedback will be compiled
in individual logbooks.
Feedback from both students and facilitators will help refine the program.
Logbook & Documentation
Each student will maintain an INSPIRE logbook, which will include:
Placement details.
Task summaries.
Reflections.
Supervisor remarks.
Attendance records.
Logbooks must be submitted at the end of each academic year for evaluation.
INSPIRE is not just a program — it's a commitment to shaping well-rounded,
empathetic, and socially responsible medical professionals. Through hands-on
learning and real-world exposure, RLMC students will develop the values and
skills necessary to lead with compassion and serve with purpose.
For further details or coordination, students may contact the Program
Coordinator or the Department of Medical Education.
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