Recently, the federal health authorities informed the World Federation. For Medical Education (WFME) that International Medical Graduates. Might not be permitted to practice in Pakistan. If their respective universities are not accredited. By the host countries’ agencies within a given amount of time.
Iftikhar Shallwani, the federal health secretary, claims that many Pakistani students. Enrolled in medical schools and other institutions overseas lack accreditation. From the respective nations’ accrediting bodies. There is a deadline for these institutions to obtain accreditation. From the nations that are hosting them. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Will not accept their medical degrees after this date.
Secretary Shallwani said that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Has received full support from WFME President Ricardo León-Bórquez. Who has been informed of their concerns.
Many Pakistani students study medicine in Central Asian countries. As well as other parts of the world. But they frequently encounter challenges when trying to practice medicine in Pakistan. Mainly due to the fact that their respective countries of origin’s accreditation. Bodies do not recognize their alma mater.
The complications and difficulties present in the international. Medical education system are highlighted by the concerns expressed. By Pakistani health authorities about foreign-trained medical graduates. To address these concerns and guarantee. The quality of healthcare delivery globally, cooperative efforts and preemptive actions are needed.
What Iftikhar Shallwani Said About Pakistani Medical Graduates?
Iftikhar Shallwani, the federal secretary of health, stressed that many Pakistani students. Who finished their medical education overseas. Do not have accreditation from the accrediting organizations in those nations.
A deadline is being set for these institutions to obtain accreditation. From their host countries in order to address this concern. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) will not accept their medical degrees. After this deadline has passed.
WFME President Ricardo León-Bórquez received these concerns. From Secretary Shallwani and has promised to support the Pakistan Medical. And Dental Council (PMDC) in resolving this issue to the fullest extent possible.
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