Medical, dental National Registration Examination to be held in August

Candidates holding provisional licenses issued by PM&DC can register for NRE, around 300 scholarships offered

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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council is all set to conduct the National Registration Examination (NRE) in August 2023.

The medical and dental examinations will be held in major cities of the country, namely Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. It will be conducted by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) under PM&DC supervision.

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Only candidates holding provisional licenses issued by the regulatory body can register for the NRE while the examination syllabus can be found on the PM&DC website. Further information, including eligibility criteria, registration procedures, and syllabus can be found at www.pmdc.pk.

Around 301 eligible students will be given financial assistance under the PM&DC’s scholarship program. The authority has specified that all students who qualify for scholarships will receive the second installment of the same in the first week of July 2023.

The NRE for foreign medical graduates is designed to allow aspiring professionals to showcase their knowledge and skills, paving the way for their future success.

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It is a crucial step for foreign medical and dental graduates, serving as a comprehensive assessment of individuals seeking licensure or registration in their respective disciplines.

It is an essential benchmark that ensures the highest standards of competence and expertise are met within the industry, claims the PM&DC, adding that by hosting the NE it aims to promote public trust and confidence in the continued growth of medical and dental professions and related fields.

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