The growing crisis of foreign-trained medical and dental graduates failing the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria’s assessment examination exacerbates Nigeria’s healthcare manpower challenges. With over 70% of candidates unable to pass the mandatory test required for practice in the country, concerns are rising about the standard of education provided by medical colleges abroad.
Nigerian students seeking to fulfill their dreams of becoming doctors often pursue the Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery courses in foreign universities, including Ukraine, Sudan, Cyprus, Egypt, The Caribbean, Russia, Belarus, India, Hungary, Guyana, Niger Republic, and Benin Republic. However, to practice in Nigeria, they must pass the rigorous assessment examination conducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
The recent data reveals a disturbing trend in the mass failure of foreign-trained graduates. The examination, consisting of computer-based and picture-based tests, as well as an objective structural clinical examination, reveals the lack of clinical exposure and substandard education in some foreign medical colleges.
Experts have expressed concerns over the declining pass rates, attributing the failure to inadequate clinical skills training and questionable curricula in certain institutions. Calls are intensifying for the Nigerian government to ensure that foreign medical schools meet the necessary standards before allowing their graduates to practice in the country.
As the shortage of qualified doctors persists, the need to address this crisis becomes increasingly urgent. The healthcare system’s integrity is at stake, as Nigerian citizens deserve medical practitioners with the appropriate training and skills to provide quality care without causing harm. Nigeria’s Medical and Dental Council is under pressure to address this alarming issue and uphold the nation’s healthcare standards.
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