PMC discusses FATA quota issue
Islamabad
January 23, 2021
Islamabad:The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) on Friday held a special meeting on the matter of doubling Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) quota seats for public sector medical and dental colleges across the country.
The issue of doubling FATA quota seats by granting additional seats above the allocated admissions capacity in medical and dental colleges was raised several times on various platforms, including the meetings of the Senate and National Assembly standing committees.
PMC President Dr. Arshad Taqi said the commission had allowed additional seats above the allocated seats in public colleges for the 2020 intake. He, however, said admitting universities and provincial governments were categorically informed that in the 2021 intake session, these additional and all other quota seats shall be accommodated within the maximum allocated seats of the college.
The future of 8,000 Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan is at stake after the Pakistan Medical Commission blacklisted 17 medical colleges and universities in the country. According to a report, thousands of aspiring doctors and health professionals are studying at these varsities. The commission said these institutions were assessed and refused recognition after they failed to meet the mandatory criteria required. A list of these universities has been uploaded on the PMC website. Earlier, the PMC announced that all graduates from Kyrgyzstan returning to Pakistan will only be able to practice in the country after giving a test. The policy was introduced after the commission came i.
UHS, PMC discuss issues
January 2, 2021
Islamabad : The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore had said that the Pakistan Medical Commission has assured it of full support and cooperation for the promotion of medical education in the province.
The assurance came as four-member delegation of the university led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Javed Akram called on PMC President Dr Arshad Taqi and Vice-President Barrister Ali Raza.
The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest.
The delegation also raised important issues regarding undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Punjab, an official statement issued by the UHS said.
The PMC president and vice-president assured visitors of their full support to the university in relation to medical education.
PMC vows to extend full support to University of Health Sciences Lahore
Pakistan
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LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore on Thursday announced that the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has decided to extend its full support to the university in terms of medical education in the province.
According to a report by
Geo News, the university sent a four-member delegation to visit the PMC, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Javed Akram who called on PMC s President Dr Arshad Taqi and Vice-President Barrister Ali Raza.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, while the delegation also raised important issues regarding undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Punjab, an official statement issued by the UHS read.
PMC, UHS Lahore discuss issues regarding medical education in Punjab
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UHS sent a four-member delegation to the PMC on Thursday
The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including issues related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Punjab
PMC assured its full support to the university
LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore on Thursday announced that it sent a four-member delegation to visit the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) to discuss different matters pertaining to medical education in Punjab.
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According to a statement issued by the university, the delegation of UHS was led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Javed Akram who called on PMC s President Dr Arshad Taqi and Vice-President Barrister Ali Raza.