ISLAMABAD – The federal government now requires Pakistani students planning to study medicine abroad to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSR&C) shared that this new policy ensures Pakistani medical students attend recognized institutions.
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This decision follows reports that several Pakistani students were enrolled in institutions not recognized by their host countries.
Under the new policy, Pakistani students pursuing medical and dental studies must obtain an NOC from the relevant authority.
An official from the Ministry of National Health Services stated that over 3,000 Pakistani students travel abroad for medical studies annually, with around 18,000 currently studying medicine and dentistry in foreign countries.
