About Us
School of Nursing and Midwifery, SONAM, is the first academic unit of the Aga Khan University in Pakistan. Founded in 1980, the School has led the way in introducing new academic programmes in nursing and midwifery education that prepare students using a blended learning curriculum and simulation-based training at the University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education.
SONAM’s collaborations with several public and private sector institutions, regulatory bodies and federations, and NGOs within Pakistan and across the globe have enabled us to bring a diverse pool of expertise and to improve nursing and midwifery education and practice within the country. Our graduates go on to join diverse teams of clinical experts, researchers, academicians and policymakers and are able to make an impact on the healthcare landscape.
Internationally Benchmarked Programmes
SONAM aspires to become a regional centre of excellence in the field. Aligned with this vision, the School has developed several strategic academic partnerships with leading nursing and midwifery schools in the USA, UK, Canada, China, Sweden, Portugal and Belgium. These partnerships allow the School to not only bring international expertise in developing innovative curricula and evidence-based pedagogies but, also offer higher education opportunities to its faculty members and students.
Renowned Faculty
The School has the honour of having the largest proportion of PhDs of any other nursing schools in Pakistan. Its faculty has a diverse educational and professional experience from Pakistan, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Sweden and Italy. The work produced by our researchers is constantly published in multidisciplinary, high-impact journals.
