A delegation led by Dr. Rafey Sher met with Senator Fawzia Arshad to follow up on concerns raised in the Senate Standing Committee on National Health about policies affecting Foreign Medical Graduates. The committee discussed recent Pakistan Medical and Dental Council decisions at length, with particular attention to the status of graduates from universities that were previously recognised but later delisted.<\/p>\n
After the committee session, the PMDC issued a notification indicating that graduates from recognised universities would be eligible for PRMP (Provisional Registration for Medical Practice). Following concerted advocacy by Dr. Rafey Sher, including a peaceful demonstration outside the National Press Club and a public briefing, the PMDC issued an announcement reaffirming that Foreign Medical Graduates from recognised institutions would receive PRMP before appearing in the NRE (National Registration Examination). The council later walked back that announcement, creating uncertainty for affected graduates.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rafey Sher also held talks with Senator Amir Chishti, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health, who gave assurances that the matter will be placed on the agenda of the upcoming committee meeting. Parliamentary engagement is expected to focus on clarifying the application of PRMP and the timing of the NRE for affected candidates.<\/p>\n
Representatives met with members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Health to emphasize that the issue concerns graduates of institutions that were recognised at the time of study but have since been delisted, not graduates of unrecognised universities. Stakeholders estimate that nearly 4,000 medical graduates are impacted by these retrospective changes, raising questions about fairness and due process in regulatory action.<\/p>\n
A coordination meeting of Foreign Medical Graduates brought together affected alumni and advocates who expressed hope that both Senate and National Assembly health committees will take notice and pursue remedies. Participants urged that policy decisions ensure transparent criteria and equitable treatment for graduates seeking PRMP and entry to the NRE.<\/p>\n
As parliamentary scrutiny grows, medical graduates and their supporters are calling for consistent implementation of rules so that Foreign Medical Graduates from previously recognised institutions are not left in limbo. Lawmakers and committee chairs have signalled readiness to examine the issue further and to seek practical solutions that protect the professional prospects of affected doctors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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