The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) is the statutory regulatory authority in Pakistan that maintains the official register of medical practitioners. Its main function is to set uniform minimum standards for basic and higher medical qualifications. The Commission’s latest decision will affect MDCAT and other examinations in Pakistan. Read on to know what this means for MDCAT.
Dissolution of Pakistan Medical Commission
The dissolution of the PMC has created a serious situation for the country’s medical profession. After the dissolution of the previous PMDC, the Prime Minister dissolved the current commission and replaced all its members with new ones. The dissolution of the PMC will not have an effect on the schedule of the MDCAT or any other medical examination, as the new members will nominate by the Health Minister and Prime Minister.
The dissolution of the PMDC has created a vacuum for all medical graduates, and it will take some time for the medical sector to adjust to this new system. As a result, the government imposes new laws that ensure the medical profession regulated in the country. This new legislation will require graduates of medical schools to take the NLE before practicing as a doctor. The PMDC will also no longer regulate the medical profession, which will give more freedom to private institutions.
The dissolution of the Pakistan Medical Commission has created an unprecedented situation for the medical profession in the country. It has made it difficult to find a reliable medical licensing body and has halted the admission of new medical college students. This uncertainty is creating a huge obstacle for the medical profession in Pakistan. In the meantime, thousands of doctors are awaiting license renewals from the PMDC.
The dissolution of the Pakistan Medical Commission follows the dissolution of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). The government dissolved the PMDC last week, and all of its members were remove by the Prime Minister, using his discretionary powers. The dissolution of the PMDC has led to a series of protests by students and the Young Doctors Association. This decision was made to ensure the medical and dental profession is properly regulated in Pakistan.
This decision is the culmination of a long-standing dispute between the government and medical professionals in Pakistan. The PMDC was a statutory regulatory body of the country’s medical colleges, established under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Ordinance 1962. The dissolution, contested in the International Humanitarian Court, which ruled that the dissolution of the PMDC was null and void.
The government has ordered the dissolution of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). All office premises will remain closed for a week. The National Medical Authority will act as the Secretariat of the new medical regulator. The new medical commission will made up of the National Medical Authority, the Medical and Dental Council, and the National Medical Academic Board.
The dissolution of the PMDC has created a major outcry on social media. It was one of the most trending topics on Twitter for two days. Medical professionals and students voiced their worries about the future of their profession. However, the majority of the discussions focused on the consequences of having to sit another exam.
Challenges in implementing the Ordinance
The implementation of MARHAM is a great start but it faces numerous challenges. For one thing, it primarily focuses on the urban areas. This means that there are fewer HCPs in rural areas, which means that rural populations must travel to the cities for medical checkups. Further, the lack of internet penetration in rural areas has prevented many from using the system. The new technology should make it easier for rural people to access healthcare services.
The health sector was a priority for the federal government during the decentralisation process, and the sector achieved a relatively good budgetary use. In the process, major strides were made in sector-wide planning and legislation to improve healthcare. However, implementation of these reforms was often poorly steered. In addition, the challenges faced in implementing these reforms were mainly related to governance and weak institutional capacity.
In addition to weak regulation, the Ordinance of the Pakistan Medical Commission does not specify minimum content requirements for compulsory subjects in medical colleges. This means that the training of medical professionals is not uniform across the country. Further, there are no uniform standards for a medical degree or for the National Licensing Examination. This is a problem that must be tackled if the reforms are to be successful.
There are several other challenges in implementing the law. First, mental health legislation in Pakistan is not yet widely understood, so it is difficult for healthcare providers to effectively implement the law. It also requires clear guidelines to make it easier for the public to understand. Secondly, there is no single regulatory institution to ensure that complaints are resolved. Therefore, complaints are spread across many different government institutions.
Third, there are no concrete educational programs in Pakistan for reproductive health. Adolescents, not properly educated about their rights when it comes to their health. It is also difficult for them to access services that are appropriate for them. Many times, they require to have a parent or an elder family member accompany them. Moreover, the socio-cultural background in Pakistan discourages discussions of reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases.
The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan has grown significantly during the past few decades. In 1947, there were only a few production units, but today, there are more than 800 large pharmaceutical formulation units, and 25 multinational companies. Almost all raw materials used to produce medicine, imports from abroad and 50 percent are from India.
Requirements for licensing in Pakistan: In Pakistan, registration and license renewal must renew every two years. Renewing a license in Pakistan does not require additional assessments or CMEs, but it does require payment of a fee. However, this might change in the future.
Impact on MDCAT and other examinations
Since the establishment of the PMC, students and medical experts worry about the impact of its decisions on medical examinations. In fact, some have even called for a national dialogue between PMC and stakeholders. Recently, protests have taken place to express their concerns. A recent issue involves the National Licensing Examination. This examination, forcibly forced upon medical students before they even start their house jobs. Moreover, there have been reports of corrupt practices in the contract, awarded to the organization to administer the exam. This has led to widespread concern among the medical community and demonstrations have been held.
The PMC is considering creating provincial committees to review the syllabus. These committees will consist of three members nominated by provincial governments. The members will be from a public sector medical university and one from a private medical university. They will review the curriculum and suggest changes if necessary. They will also develop a question bank for the MDCAT examination. These committees will involve all stakeholders in the process.
Several students have raised concerns about the difficulty of the MDCAT exam. Some students claim that they were unable to answer all the questions on the test. Moreover, students are also concerned about whether some of the questions skip during the MDCAT exam. While PMC denies this claim, it does not rule out the possibility of missed questions.
A recent political change has led to concerns about the future of the commission. The Pakistan Medical Commission, or PMC, has introduced various changes in the way it conducts national licensing examinations for medical graduates. While the new commission is introducing these changes, students should be aware of the implications of these changes for their medical education.
The commission has also responded to common concerns regarding the exam. It has also warned students against fake MDCAT questions on the internet, and told them not to pay attention to these. The commission has also announced that the MDCAT 2021 exam results will announce on 1 October 2021.
The PMC has announced the dates of the MDCAT examination and has also approved a policy for provincial MDCAT committees. A number of medical colleges in Pakistan have closed their doors as a result of illegal admissions and soliciting donations from students. As a result, students will place in other medical colleges.
While MOCAT will carry 50 percent weightage, the results of other exams, including high school leaving certificates, will be given thirty percent weightage. In addition, the scores obtain by students in the F.5c examination and other recognized high school qualifications will considered as additional criteria for admission to private medical and dental schools. In addition to these changes, the Pakistan Medical Commission will publish a National Merit List for every private college on 14 January 2021. All applicants, listed a particular medical college as their preference will list on these merit lists. The merit lists will arange according to merit and academic background.
The commission is responsible for regulating medical practice in Pakistan. It has been responding to posts that were misleading and said that a group of people had arrested and detained for selling fake exam papers. In addition to this, the commission has stepped in to ensure the safety of the MDCAT examination.
