Phase II (Feb. 2025 MD / MS / MDS Induction):
- Phase II (Feb. 2025) of the Punjab Residency Program (PRP) induction for Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025 focuses on the re-induction of MD/MS candidates after the JCAT passing criteria were lowered from 75% to 60%.
- Fresh applications for MD/MS/MDS were invited until Feb. 10, 2025, along with FCPS-II candidates switching to MD/MS/MDS, who were required to submit an undertaking.
- Grievances were held on Monday 17 February 2025 Time 10 AM to 4 PM at King Edward Medical University Lahore.
- Seat Distribution: Total Seats: 512
- Gazette Copies: Feb. 2025 MD MS MDS PRP / CIP Induction
Phase I:
- Applications started and closed on 16th Dec. 2024 (at 4:59 pm). Check the official website at this link: http://prp.phf.gop.pk/
- The Grievance Committee was held on 26th December, 27th December, and 28th December 2024 Time 10 AM at King Edward Medical University Lahore.
- New Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025 Policy Document
- Seat Distribution
- Hard Area BHUs & RHCs Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025 CIP Policy
- July 2024, Jan 2024, and July 2023 Merit List Statistics According to Jan. 2025 Induction Criteria
- CMH Hospitals Placement Notice
- Placement Policy for DHQs under P&SHCD
- Experience Certificate Format
- The Punjab Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department announced the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for Foreign Graduates applying for Level-III PG Training on 4th November 2024. However, this notification was later withdrawn on 6th December 2024 (Notice).
- Requirement of NOCs for employees of the SHC&ME, P&SHCD, Social Security Institutes, PKLI, or any other department under the Government of Punjab, as well as other public sector employees: Obtain No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from their respective administrative departments. These NOCs must be uploaded to the portal as a mandatory requirement during the application process, as no applications from public sector employees will be processed without the NOC.
- The first Gazette was uploaded on 8th Jan. 2025. See all files at one place at this link https://upmed.net/gazette-copies-dec-2024-jan-2025-prp-cip-induction/
- Grievances Committee will be held at KEMU 10 AM to 4 PM from Thursday 09-01-2025 to Friday 10-01-2025.
- Candidates with locum experience claims are directed to furnish detailed biometric attendance duly signed by P&SHC or PHFMC, during gazette grievances for the claim of marks. In case detailed attendance is not provided, marks shall not be awarded.
- The 1st merit list was displayed on January 15, 2025. Selected candidates were required to log in and provide their consent by 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2025. The list was subsequently removed for two days and reuploaded on January 21, 2025, with the following message: “You are hereby offered a final opportunity to submit your consent for Merit List 1 of Level III PG Training by 11:59 PM on January 21, 2025. No further extensions will be granted.”
- Merit list 2 was displayed, and selected applicants were required to give their consent by logging in before 11:59 PM on Friday, 24 January 2025.
- Merit list 3 was displayed, and selected candidates were allowed to give their consent by logging in until 11:59 AM PST on 27 January 2025.
- The 4th merit list for the Punjab Residency Program Level III was displayed, and selected candidates had the opportunity to log in and give their consent until 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
- The 5th merit list was published on 29th January 2025. Selected candidates were required to log in and give their consent by 30th January 2025, no later than 08:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time. The joining period was from 30th to 31st January, within office hours, at the respective hospital. Later join was cancelled according to following point:
- According to notices of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Feb. 2025: (Read Full story here): The Punjab Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department lowered the JCAT passing criteria from 75% to 60%, with revised results published on 2nd February 2025. Fresh applications for MS/MD/MDS programs are open until 10th February 2025, and FCPS-II candidates switching to MS/MD/MDS must submit an undertaking. FCPS candidates must reconfirm consent by 4th February 2025, and the FCPS merit list remains valid until 10th February 2025.
- 4th Feb. 2025 Update: For all candidates selected/joined already in final selection list of level-III (FCPS/MD/MS) published on 29th Jan 2025:
- The consent is required afresh from all the candidates till 8 pm on 5th Feb, 2025.
- Further merit lists are going to be displayed till 10th Feb, 2025.
- Joining in respective hospitals shall be from 12th-13th Feb, 2025 within office hours
- 6th List consent date: Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
- 7th List consent date: Monday, February 10, 2025, 12:00 PM PST
- 8th List consent date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:59 AM PST
- 9th List consent date: Thursday, February 13, 2025, PST
- 10th List consent date: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 11:59 AM PST
- The 6th-10th list included only FCPS selections, while MD/MS/MDS candidates are not included as their induction process is being re-evaluated. However, candidates who have already joined their MD/MS seats will retain their induction, and their joining remains valid.
- In case of employee Primary & Secondary Health Department or Specialized Medical Education & Health care final relieving order (deputation/resignation/termination/EOL)may be uploaded on the portal till 10 Feb 2025 for issuance of final offer letter/confirmation of seat In case of failure to do so shall lead to cancellation of seat.
- You can check lists on this link (Official PRP Link) or check at UPMED