In a recent update, health officials from the federal government have shared with the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) a vital piece of information regarding medical graduates who have received their training abroad.
It’s been highlighted that these graduates may encounter limitations in practicing medicine in Pakistan if their alma maters are not recognized by the accreditation bodies of the countries where they studied within a specific timeframe.
Federal Health Secretary Iftikhar Shallwani emphasized that a considerable number of Pakistani students who completed their medical education abroad lack recognition from the accreditation bodies of those respective countries. To address this concern, a deadline is being set for these institutions to acquire accreditation from their host countries. Once this deadline passes, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) will not acknowledge their medical degrees.
Secretary Shallwani conveyed these apprehensions to WFME President Ricardo León-Bórquez, who has pledged full support to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) in resolving this matter.
