The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a three-to-five-year ban on setting up new medical and dental colleges and increasing student admissions due to a lack of qualified faculty.
During a recent council meeting, PMDC officials highlighted concerns over a growing faculty shortage, which has been affecting educational quality.
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The rapid expansion of medical institutions has outpaced the availability of experienced instructors, weakening clinical training, research, and academic performance.
Data reveals that Pakistan has 187 medical and dental colleges requiring 26,018 faculty members, but only 22,146 are currently available. This shortfall is impacting both medical education and patient care.
To address this challenge, the PMDC has temporarily halted the establishment of new colleges and the expansion of student seats to prevent further strain on limited faculty resources.
The council believes this decision is necessary to maintain educational standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
Additionally, the PMDC has officially contacted the National Health Services, urging government action to support and stabilise the country’s medical education system.