International Medical Graduates Are Not Allowed to Work in Pakistan
Recently, the federal health authorities informed the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) that foreign-trained physicians might not be permitted to practise 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 organisations. There is a deadline for these institutions to obtain accreditation from the nations that are hosting them. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) would not accept their medical degrees beyond 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 practise medicine in Pakistan, mostly due to the fact that their individual countries of origin’s accrediting organisations do not recognise their alma mater.
The complications and difficulties present in the international medical education system are highlighted by the concerns expressed by Pakistani health officials about foreign-trained medical graduates. To address these concerns and guarantee the quality of healthcare service globally, cooperative efforts and preemptive actions are needed.
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