Punjab Supraspeciality Second Fellowship Induction Criteria (Erstwhile Level-4)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age must be under 45 years on the last application date.
2. Must have completed Level-III (FCPS/MS/MD) from a PMDC-recognised institution.
3. Possess a permanent practising license from PMDC.
4. At least one research article published in a PMDC or HEC-recognised journal.
5. Conduct certificate confirming no disciplinary action or political activity during Level-III training from the respective institution. An affidavit/undertaking to this effect must be submitted with the application.

Scoring Criteria (25 Marks Total)

1. Research Publications (10 Marks)
   • PMDC/HEC recognised journals: Original article (2 marks each), Case report (1 mark each). Marks depend on authorship position.
   • Impact factor journals: Original article (3 marks each), Case report (1.5 marks each), with varying marks by authorship placement.
   • Only journals recognised at publication time and articles/reports published before the submission deadline are considered.
2. Post-Fellowship Experience (5 Marks)
   • 1 year or more: 2.5 marks.
   • 6 months to 1 year: 1.5 marks.
   • 3 to 6 months: 0.5 marks.
   • Only experience in recognised institutions/hospitals and certified by relevant authorities is counted.
3. Interview (10 Marks)
   • Mandatory for all, minimum passing score of 5 marks.
   • Candidates scoring below 5 are not considered for further selection.
   • Conducted by SHCME-notified Interview Committee with subject specialists.

Preference in Case of Equal Score

1. Regular Punjab Government employee in the host institution.
2. Regular employee in other institutions.
3. Contract/Adhoc employees.
4. Private sector candidates.
5. Older candidates are preferred in the event of a tie within categories.

Other Notes

Induction will occur biannually, in January and July each year.