PPSC Professor Jobs 2025: 5 Openings in Thoracic/Plastic Surgery, Pharmacology, Prosthodontics & Infectious Diseases

It's November 27, 2025, and I'm sitting here with my morning chai, thinking how fast this year's flying by – holidays around the corner, but first, let's talk jobs. PPSC just rolled out Ad 45/2025, and it's packed with high-level medical gigs: Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Professor of Pharmacology, Associate Professor of Prosthodontics (that's the prosthetics side), and Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases. A total of five spots across these, all in the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department. Deadline's December 12, so if you're a seasoned doc with the quals, don't drag your feet. Reminds me of '23 when I was hustling for my Anesthesia post – guided like 15 mates through the process, and watching a couple land it was the best feeling. Others? Yeah, they tripped on things like forgetting hard copies or skimping on research proofs. No repeats here; I'll spill the beans on deets, tips, and how to ace it, all from real experience.

If you’ve ever explored other government teaching opportunities, like the ESE Teacher Jobs by the Punjab Labour Department, you know how fast these positions can fill up.

These roles hit different, you know? With Pakistan's healthcare pushing boundaries – new thoracic units in Lahore hospitals, plastic recon for burn victims rising, pharmacology research on local drugs booming, prosthodontics fixing smiles in dental clinics, and infectious diseases front-lining stuff like dengue or new bugs – it's not just a paycheck. BS-20 for professors (around 200k+ base with perks), BS-19 for associates (150k-ish), postings in top Punjab spots like King Edward or Mayo. I switched to govt after private burnout; the teaching vibe, research freedom, and stability? Worth every interview sweat. If you're eyeing these, check if your PMC's up-to-date – mine expired once, total panic.

All Positions at a Glance (Swipe for More on Mobile)

Here's a quick table I put together – easy to scan before the deep dive. Kept it colorful for that pop: green headers like fresh scrubs, alternating light shades for rows.

Position	Case No.	Posts	Pay Scale	Age Limit	Key Quals	Experience	Research Req
Professor of Thoracic Surgery	104F2025	1	BS-20	Male: 35-55 Female: 35-58 Trans: CNIC	MBBS + FCPS/MS in Thoracic Surgery (or General + 3 yrs exp if none)	3 yrs as Assoc Prof; total 8 yrs Asst/Assoc or 9 yrs Asst	5 papers in standard journals as Asst/Assoc
Professor of Plastic Surgery	105F2025	1	BS-20	Male: 35-55 Female: 35-58 Trans: CNIC	MBBS + FCPS/MS in Plastic Surgery (or General + 3 yrs exp if none)	3 yrs as Assoc Prof; total 8 yrs Asst/Assoc or 9 yrs Asst	5 papers in standard journals as Asst/Assoc
Professor Pharmacology	106F2025	2 (1 woman)	BS-20	Male: 35-55 Female: 35-58 Trans: CNIC	MBBS + D.Sc/Ph.D/MD/M.Phil in Pharmacology	3 yrs as Assoc Prof; total 8 yrs Asst/Assoc or 9 yrs Asst	5 papers in standard journals as Asst/Assoc
Assoc Prof Prosthodontics	107F2025	1	BS-19	Male: 30-55 Female: 30-58 Trans: CNIC	BDS + MDS in Prosthodontics (or minor diploma + exp)	5 yrs as Asst Prof (or 7 yrs with diploma + 3 yrs demo)	3-5 papers in standard journals as Asst
Assoc Prof Infectious Diseases	108F2025	1	BS-19	Male: 30-55 Female: 30-58 Trans: CNIC	MBBS + FCPS/MD in Infectious Diseases (or General + 3 yrs exp)	5 yrs as Asst Prof	3 papers in standard journals as Asst

Eligibility is open to male, female, and trans postings in Punjab med unis/hospitals. Fee 600 Rs, apply online, but send hard copies with docs/research within 7 days after close. PMC reg valid till Dec 12 or proof. Research? Only original articles in indexed journals (PMC/PubMed, etc.), no reviews or conference papers. Experience from govt/contract/ad-hoc okay if authority-issued; private/foreign needs PM&DC stamp.

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Diving into Thoracic Surgery Professor (Case 104F2025)

This one's for the chest experts – think lung ops, heart valves, all that intense stuff. Quals: MBBS + FCPS/MS in Thoracic (or General Surgery + 3 yrs exp if no specialists). Exp: 3 yrs as Assoc, total 8 yrs Asst/Assoc or 9 yrs Asst. Research: 5 papers as Asst/Assoc. One post, no quotas. My uncle was in thoracic; he said the teaching part's rewarding, but the cases keep you sharp. If you're applying, highlight your OR time – PPSC loves practical stories.

Plastic Surgery Professor Spot (Case 105F2025)

Reconstructive pros, this is you – burns, cosmetics, hand repairs. Same quals as above, but for Plastic Surgery. Exp and research are identical. One spot, no reservations. A friend did plastic recon after a big accident case; he changed his career. Focus on your portfolio – photos (anonymized) or case studies can edge you out in interviews.

Pharmacology Professor Roles (Case 106F2025)

Drug wizards, two posts (one woman quota) – teaching med interactions, research on local herbs or antibiotics. Quals: MBBS + D.Sc/Ph.D/MD/M.Phil in Pharm. Exp: 3 yrs Assoc, total 8/9 yrs as above. Research: 5 papers. Credit for published work and teaching. Pharmacology's key with antibiotic resistance rising; I had a prof who mixed traditional Unani with modern – blew my mind.

Associate Prof Prosthodontics (Case 107F2025)

Dental side, one post for prosthetics – crowns, dentures, implants. BDS + MDS in Prostho (or minor diploma + 3 yrs demo exp). Exp: 5 yrs Asst or 7 yrs with diploma. Research: 3-5 papers. No quotas. Dentists, this is gold for teaching in colleges like de'Montmorency. A colleague switched to prostho after general; said the patient's smile makes it worth.

Infectious Diseases Associate Prof (Case 108F2025)

Bug fighters, one post–COVID lesson, TB, hepatitis. MBBS + FCPS/MD in Infectious (or General Med + 3 yrs exp). Exp: 5 yrs Asst. Research: 3 papers. No quotas. With outbreaks, this field's hot; my hospital buddy handled a dengue wave – exhausting but impactful.

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My Top Tips for Crushing This PPSC Round

Alright, the meat – how to win. First, written test: 100 MCQs, 90-120 mins. For Thoracic/Plastic Surgery: 70% Bailey & Love (focus chest/plastic chapters), 20% general med from Davidson, 10% anatomy Schwartz. '23 had thyroid-like repeats, but for chest – questions on lobectomy or flap reconstruction. Pharmacology: Katzung basics, Rang & Dale for advanced; MCQs on drug kinetics, interactions. Prosthodontics: McCracken textbook, Zarb for implants. Infectious: Mandell or Harrison's; focus on epidemiology, antibiotics.

Books I swear by: Surgery – Bailey (red boxes), Pastest MCQs, Rabia Ali. Pharm – Katzung, Lippincott Review. Dental – McCracken, Carranza. Infectious – Harrison's, IDSA guidelines.

Docs: Hard copies must – online app + 2 photocopy sets with research within 7 days. PMC valid or proof. Experience certs from MS/Principal, "post-FCPS" clear. Research only originals in indexed journals – no conferences.

Interviews: 15-20 mins, panel asks teaching demos. Thoracic: "Manage esophageal ca?" Plastic: "Flap types for burn?" Pharm: "ADR reporting?" Prostho: "Implant failure causes?" Infectious: "TB resistance plan?" Practice 2 topics, cite guidelines (WHO, NICE).

Success formula (helped 7 last year): 1. Syllabus 40 days – daily chunks. 2. MCQs 15 days – 200/day. 3. Mocks 10x (mdcatustad.pk). 4. Revise notes in 10 days. Dual apply if quals overlap. Join "PPSC Med Jobs" FB for tips.

Questions? Comment – I'm here.

Best, future profs! Dr. Ahmed (PPSC Anesthesia '23 – these hacks worked wonders)