FACULTY DEPARTMENT |
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S.No | Queries/Questions | Reply |
1 | How can I apply for Faculty Registration |
Please go to the PM&DC Website and apply through online portal. Link is given below: https://online-dev777.pmdc.pk/Forms/FacultyFormNew |
2 | What is the processing fee for faculty registration? |
Rs. 2000/- per year.- Late fee will be charged Rs.1000/- per year |
3 | How Can I apply for faculty registration (If promoted to next Cadre) |
Please go to the PM&DC Website and apply through online portal. Link is given below: https://online-dev777.pmdc.pk/Forms/FacultyFormNew However, PM&DC experience certificate will be essential to the next cadre/designation in case of promotion.(From Assistant professor to onward designation) |
4 | How Can I apply for Transfer/Migration from one institute to another? |
Please go to the PM&DC Website and apply through online portal. Link is given below: https://online-dev777.pmdc.pk/Forms/FacultyFormNew However, copy of reliving letter/NOC from Previous institution and copy of appointment letter from new institution will be required. |
5 | What will be the window period for transfer of faculty from one institute to another? |
Migration/Transfer of faculty will duly be allowed from 1st September to 31st December of each academic year. |
6 | If college/institute not issued NOC then what can I do? |
You will inform PM&DC through an application with Affidavit and after seeking comments from the institute, your application will be processed further.
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7 | Can I get faculty registration certificate if I am working part time, honorary basis? |
Faculty Registration will not be issued to part time/adjunct/honorary basis faculty etc. |
8 | How can we contact to faculty department in case of any issue regarding faculty registration? |
Through call on 051919000 Ext: 210 & 211 or email at faculty@pmdc.pk |
9 | I was a faculty member of MC now how can I get faculty registration certificate in PM&DC? |
You will apply again through online portal with all required documents & Fee. |
10 | How can I cancel my faculty? |
You will email us at faculty@pmdc.pk with written application along with relevant documents and then your case will be proceed further. |
11 | Retirement/Retention age of faculty? |
Retirement/Retention age of faculty in public colleges/universities shall be as per Govt policy & maximum age limit for faculty in private medical/dental college should be 70 years. |
12 | I am non-medical doctor Can I Appoint as a faculty member in Medical and dental college or can I get promotion as a head of institution. |
New non- medical doctor cannot be appointed as faculty and cannot apply for faculty registration.Furthermore,existing non-medical faculty members cannot be promoted and also cannot be appointed as a head of department/institution. |
DC / LEGAL |
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S.No | Queries/Questions | Reply |
1 | Who can file a complaint and what are the possible causes to submit a complaint? | A complaint regarding medical negligence can be filed by the aggrieved person(s), his/her blood relatives or next-of-kin. The causes to submit a complaint to the PM&DC may relate to medical negligence in a doctor-patient setting or breach of the code of ethics by a registered medical or dental practitioner. |
2 | When can a complaint regarding medical negligence/misconduct be instituted at the PM&DC? | A complaint for medical negligence can be lodged at the Disciplinary Committee of the PM&DC within 180 days of the cause of action accruing. |
3 | How can a complaint be made against a medical practitioner? | A complaint against a medical or dental practitioner shall be made in writing on a stamp paper, duly witnessed by two witnesses and attested by a Magistrate of the 1st class. |
4 | What are the documents required to be submitted with the complaint? | A complaint regarding medical negligence against a registered medical or dental practitioner shall be accompanied by all the necessary documents including necessary medical record and any ancillary documents. |
5 | Can a complaint for professional misconduct be made against a medical practitioner? |
Yes, a compliant pertaining to breach of code of medical ethics maybe made against a registered medical or dental practitioner |
6 | If a medical license has to be restored, pursuant to the hearing and decision by DC, what is the process? |
The PMDC Act 2022 empowers the Council of the PM&DC to restore the medical license of any registered practitioner.
In such instance, the delinquent may submit an application, addressed to the Registrar of the PM&DC,
for restoration of his medical license along with all the documentary evidence substantiating a restoration of his/her medical license.
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7 | Are there any fess involved to file and/or pursue the complaint regarding professional negligence and/or misconduct? |
No, there are no fees involved to file or pursue the complaint at the Disciplinary Committee of the PM&DC. |
8 | Can the disciplinary committee hear complaints against medical establishments including hospitals or clinics? |
No, the Disciplinary Committee is mandated by the PMDC Act 2022 to regulate the conduct of registered medical and dental practitioners.
Regulation of medical establishments pertains to the respective provincial healthcare commissions. |
9 | Can a complaint against a medical practitioner be withdrawn at any stage? |
Yes, the complainant is empowered by the PMDC Act 2022 to withdraw his/her complaint at any stage of the proceedings from institution till before the decision of the complaint. |
EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT |
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S.No | Queries/Questions | Reply |
1 | Which faculty criteria are accepted by the PM&DC? |
Its adopted PM&DC faculty appointment and promotion regulations – 2018 which are in the field presently.
All medical & dental institutions have been asked to implement the same in letter and spirit. |
2 | What is the number of publications required to become faculty? |
For faculty positions, 02 publications are required for Assistant Professor, 07 for Associate Professor and 06 for Professor as per PM&DC regulation 2018. PM&DC accepts articles which are published in journals which are accredited by the Council.
As for as foreign publications are concerned, these must be available in international databases such as PubMed, etc. |
3 | Is CHPE mandatory for a faculty position? | Yes, it is mandatory for promotion as Associate Professor / Professor. CPHE shall be of at least 06 months duration and obtained from a PM&DC recognized University / DAI. It should not be an online or distant learning programmed. Applicant holding MHPE or equivalent qualification are not required to submit CHPE. |
4 | Does PM&DC accept MPhil degree to become eligible for Professor in basic medical sciences? | MPhil holders may become eligible for the positions of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. As per PM&DC faculty regulations 2018, they are not eligible to become Professor after December 2020. However, level III degree holders may become Professor as per regulations. |
5 | How much time is required in Issuance of Experience Certificate by the PM&DC? |
PM&DC verifies all credentials submitted by the applicant from the originator. Since more than one agency is involved in the verification, therefore, it takes considerable time to complete the file and to issue the certificate. |
6 | What is the fee for Accreditation of publications? |
PM&DC accreditations publications required to determine the eligibility for a teaching position.
The fee prescribed for accreditation is Rs 2000/- per publication.
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7 | Can a BDS graduate with level II-b qualification in Public Health / Community Medicine be appointed as Assistant Professor and beyond in Community Dentistry? | Not admissible under present faculty regulations. |
LICENSING DEPARTMENT |
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S.No | Queries/Questions | Reply |
1 | How can I submit my application for registration? |
Please go to PM&DC website and apply on Doctor’s Online portal where one needs to create login to apply for the desired certificate form. Link to PM&DC online form is given below: https://online-dev777.pmdc.pk |
2 | How is fee submitted against my application of registration? |
Fee is automatically calculated against each online form and the fee may be submitted
online by Debit/Credit card or by generating MCB challan which can be paid at any MCB Bank branch. |
3 | After submission of application, how many days it takes to get it completed? | Please note that the standard processing time of an Application is 14 Working Days after verification of credentials. |
4 | When the data of my registration gets updated on PM&DC website? | The data of registration gets updated within 48 hours after completion of application. |
5 | What is the estimated time for the verification of basic degree/postgraduate qualification? |
Depends on the Institute how much time they take in order to reply on the verification sent by PMDC. |
6 | Is it necessary to undergo a house job after issuance of a Provisional License? |
It is mandatory to start your house job after one had receive his/her provisional license.
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7 | Can I still continue my house job even after my provisional license is expired? | Apply for Extension of Provisional license to get your license active for the period of remaining house job. |
8 | Can I do private practice in Pakistan with PM&DC Provisional License? | Provisional license is only issued for the purpose of house job and cannot be used for any other purpose. |
9 | How would I know whether my foreign institute (undergraduate) is recognized by PM&DC or not? | Please go to PM&DC website and click on the list of foreign recognized institutions (undergraduate) to seek if the institution is mentioned or not. |
10 | Is PMDC Provisional License issued to foreign graduates after clearance of NRE exam? | PM&DC Provisional License is issued to foreign graduates after verification of degree provided that their foreign institute is mentioned in recognized foreign institution list available on PM&DC website. |
11 | Can PM&DC permanent license be issued to foreign graduates without NRE exam? | Qualifying NRE exam is mandatory for foreign graduates for issuance of PM&DC permanent license. However, in cases where foreign graduates had obtained foreign postgraduate qualification of MRCP,Diplomat American Board etc and also holds foreign license, in these case foreign graduates are eligible for permanent license without NRE exam. |
12 | Is it necessary to undergo house job from the graduate institute or can be done in any other hospital? | House job done from hospital which are recognized by PM&DC with regard to house job training is acceptable. |
13 | Can PM&DC Permanent License be issued to foreign nationals? | PM&DC Permanent license can only be issued to Pakistan nationals. However, foreign nationals can apply in the category of temporary license with specific purpose for which they need to come to Pakistan. |
14 | Foreign nationals who graduated from PM&DC recognized medical/dental college are eligible for PM&DC permanent license? | These foreign national are issued PM&DC provisional license to undergo house job in Pakistan but are not eligible to receive PM&DC permanent license. These foreign national can extend their PM&DC provisional license with valid reason. |
15 | Can license be renew prior to 3 months from date of expiry? | Renewal of license application can only be process if the license is inactive or validity period is within 3 months of expiry. |
16 | How can I update my name on registration certificate after marriage? | Apply online on registration form of ‘Any Change in Data/License’ with document proof of required changes. |
17 | Can my date of registration be changed through Any Change in Data/License form, as started house job before issuance of PM&DC provisional license? | The date of registration cannot be changed until and unless one provide proof of application submission to PM&DC on the date which he/she desired on his/her license. |
18 | Can I get my husband`s name on my license instead of my father’s name? | As per current format, father name is written on PM&DC certificate |
19 | Can Good Standing Certificate be issued on PM&DC Provisional License? | Good Standing Certificate can be issued on PM&DC Provisional License provided that provisional license validity has surpassed duration of 06 months from date of registration and certificate is valid for more than 03 months. |
20 | Is Good Standing Certificate emailed to foreign regulator on their official email address? | Good Standing Certificate is emailed to applicant as well as foreign regulator on their official email address and if desired it can also be dispatch at regulator official mailing address on submission of international courier charges. |
21 | How can I get my local/foreign postgraduate qualification registered with PM&DC? | If the postgraduate qualification and training institute is listed in recognized local/foreign postgraduate qualification available on PM&DC website, then the qualification can be registered after verification of credentials. |
22 | What to do if my postgraduate qualification is not listed in recognized postgraduate qualification list? | If the postgraduate qualification is not listed in recognized postgraduate qualification, then one may still apply online but the mentioned qualification will be assessed and evaluated by concerning department with regard to either it may be registered or not. |
23 | How to get PM&DC duplicate license in case of lost or misplace it? | Apply online on Duplicate license category form with valid documentation for issuance of license. Make sure the license for which duplicate is requested is active. |
24 | Can my fee be refunded if I had mistakenly applied in the wrong category of online form? | Fee is non-transferable and non-refundable as mentioned on each and every online form, so make sure that the information which is submitted is accurate. |
25 | Can the PM&DC certificate be dispatched to my international mailing address? | PM&DC certificate can be dispatched to international mailing address provided the international courier fee is paid by the applicant. |
26 | How do I get update on my online application status? | For any query and update with regard to online application status, kindly email your submitted application detail to licensing.online@pmdc.pk. |
27 | What is the processing fee for student registration? | Rs. 5000 per student (public college) Rs. 10000 per student (private college) |
28 | In which year migration is applicable from one college to another college? | For MBBS, migration is applicable after clearing 2nd Prof Exam For BDS, migration is applicable after clearing 1st Prof Exam |
29 | Is there any requirement of NOC for the purpose of migration from one college to another college? | There is no restriction of acquiring of No Objection Certificate from the college, the student is seeking transferring/migrating out. |
30 | Can a college/university restrict a student right to leave a college? | No college or university can restrict a student's right to leave a college and transfer/migrate to another college |
31 | If the student cancels the admission so what is the process of removing student name/registration from PM&DC portal? | The college shall notify the university and the university shall notify the Authority of any student having left or been removed from a program within fifteen days. The student registration with the Authority shall stand cancelled on receipt of information from the university. |
32 | How do I acquire query related to student registration process? | For any query related to student registration, kindly email on student.registrations@pmdc.pk |