December 2026-Jan 2027 Induction
Official Policy Document (announced on 21st August 2026). CIP Calculator Merit Criteria Seat Distribution & Documents Required
December 2026 / Jan 2027 Induction
Blog, Central Induction Policy / Punjab Residency Program, JCAT
UHS Notifies Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET)–2026 Schedule and Examination Pattern
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, has issued Notification No. UHS/VC-73-2026, dated 24 July 2026, laying out the schedule
Blog, FCPS, JCAT
Important Update for Level-III Postgraduate Residency Applicants
The Government of Punjab has announced that from January 2027 onwards, passing the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) will be
Research
Caught Between Three Doors: The Hidden Burden of Research on FCPS Trainees
Every FCPS trainee must publish a research paper before their final exam, but with three separate approvals CPSP, the hospital IRB, and the journal each with different demands, the process becomes a silent burden. The requirement was meant to build physician-researchers. Instead, it’s producing doctors who finish a paper just to tick a box and never want to publish again. The problem isn’t the science it’s the system.
Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS)
Indicator 3: Registered or Raided: The PHC License Every Clinic Must Display
Ensuring that a clinic is properly registered and licensed with the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) is a legal requirement and a key component of compliance with ROM Standard 1, Indicator 3. This article highlights the importance of obtaining—not merely applying for—a valid PHC license, as illustrated through the real-life experience of Dr. Amna Riaz. It explains the distinction between application, registration, and full licensure under the PHC Act 2010, along with the assessor’s scoring criteria and the necessity of prominently displaying the license both outside and inside the clinic. Designed for clinic owners and healthcare managers in Punjab, this guide provides practical insights to ensure regulatory compliance, avoid legal exposure, and achieve a full score during accreditation assessments.
Career Advice
What Medical Recruiters Actually See: Common Mistakes in Doctor Job Applications
Your qualifications got you through medical school; don’t let a sloppy application undo all that hard work. We’ve compiled a checklist of essential fixes for Pakistani doctors from explaining employment gaps to formatting your CV to help you secure your next SMO or MO role with confidence.
The Research Clinic: A Doctor’s Journey from Question to Publication
Starting From the End — The Detective’s Study Design
Learn how to design a case-control study, the “detective” approach in Epidemiology, to uncover risk factors behind disease. This guide explains case-control designs, how to calculate the Odds Ratio (OR), and when to use this design for rare diseases or limited resources. Ideal for Pakistani clinicians starting in research, this post breaks down concepts such as recall bias, control selection, and why case-control studies are essential for identifying causes when time and cost are constraints.
Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS)
Indicator 2: Can a Wheelchair Enter Your Clinic? The Access Standard Most Doctors Miss
Struggling with MSDS compliance under the Punjab Healthcare Commission? Indicator 2 of Standard 1 highlights a commonly overlooked issue: wheelchair access to your clinic. A simple barrier, like steps without a ramp, can lower your score and affect patient care. Learn how to meet accessibility requirements with low-cost solutions, improve your MSDS score, and ensure safe, easy entry for elderly and disabled patients.
PGMI - KPK
PGMI Peshawar – 2nd Fellowship Induction Criteria (July 2026 Onwards)
PGMI Peshawar – 2nd Fellowship Induction Criteria (July 2026 Onwards) PGMI Peshawar has officially notified the merit criteria for induction
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC)
PM&DC extends faculty amnesty for Basic Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry
PM&DC extends faculty promotion amnesty to address the shortage of PhD-qualified medical educators in Pakistan, allowing Level II-b faculty to advance to Professor without a PhD. The temporary regulatory relief aims to ensure continuity in medical education while aligning institutional needs with national standards. However, the move highlights ongoing concerns about weak doctoral training pipelines and the risk of normalising qualification gaps in the long term.