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PMDC resolves 117,824 cases

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has disposed of 117,824 cases out of total 120,391 received during last one year. These cases including teaching experience, postgraduate registration, good standing, foreign local verification and registration certificates, registrations of medical professionals across Pakistan etc. The innovative portals were expertly designed to streamline the registration and … Read more

PMDC holds 2nd meeting to standardize fee structure private medical institutions

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is working to establish a standardized tuition fee structure for private medical and dental colleges. To regulate the fee structure and address public concerns over rising medical education costs in Pakistan, PMDC held its second subcommittee meeting yesterday. In response to growing concerns from students, parents, and … Read more

PMDC extends BDS degree to 5 year  

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced the extension of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program from 4 years to 5 years.

President PMDC Prof Dr Rizwan Taj in the press release highlighted the significant benefits of the change. He explained that keeping in view the challenges faced by BDS graduates from Pakistan in securing training /jobs etc across the globe where 5 five-year BDS transcript is required, the PMDC Council decided that the BDS course/structure in Pakistan shall be a 5 years program including 5th year as clerkship year followed by 1 year structured house job/ foundation year/internship. This shall be implemented w.e.f session 2024-2025.

He further added that the additional year will allow students to gain a deeper theoretical understanding of dental sciences, improving the academic foundation required for excellence in the field.

With extended clinical training, students will be better prepared to handle real-world dental challenges with competence and confidence.

This initiative will bring Pakistan’s dental education system in line with global standards, facilitating greater international recognition of Pakistani graduates.

This enhancement will equip graduates with advanced skills and knowledge, thus strengthening their competitiveness in both local and international healthcare sectors.

He further stated that comprehensive curriculum guidelines have been finalized by the Council and will soon be shared with dental colleges.

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PMDC directs all medical colleges to establish ‘public health centers’

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ISLAMABAD:  As per vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan the Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to align Pakistan’s medical and public health education with the country’s primary healthcare needs. The directions were made to urgently address the need of Primary care for the poor.

Therefore, PMDC has recently directed all Pakistani Medical and Dental Colleges to establish public health centers. In a directive to all medical colleges across the country stated that they have to establish fully operational public health centers.

The initiative aims to enhance the quality of public health services and provide accessible healthcare to underserved communities.

In alignment with the national health policy and the commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure, the PMDC has emphasized that these public health centers will serve as vital hubs for community health services, preventive care, and public health research.

These centers will not only support the local populations but also offer medical students hands-on experience in public health practice, thereby enriching their education and professional development.

The PMDC envisions these centers as key contributors to public health education, disease prevention, and community engagement.

Each center will be equipped with necessary medical facilities and staffed by qualified healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are available to the public.

Medical colleges are expected to comply with this directive within the stipulated time frame. The PMDC will closely monitor the progress and operational status of these centers to ensure they meet the required standards of service and care.

A meeting of President PMDC Prof Dr Rizwan Taj with Dr Luo Dapeng, a representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan National Institute of Health premises was also held to align medical /public health education and training in Pakistan with the PHC needs in the country.

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