PM&DC to Establish National CME and CPD System

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has convened key stakeholders from the national medical community to establish a sustainable Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system. According to Independent News Pakistan, the initiative aims to unite medical professionals, institutions, and regulatory authorities to modernize ongoing training standards for practitioners across the country.

Building a unified CME and CPD framework is designed to ensure that practicing physicians maintain high clinical competencies throughout their careers. According to independent reporting, regulatory officials and medical leaders gathered to address structural gaps in current professional development programs, seeking a standardized model that aligns with international medical education practices.

The collaborative effort involves representatives from various medical universities, teaching hospitals, and professional associations. By bringing these groups together, the council intends to create accessible, accredited learning opportunities that practitioners can complete to satisfy licensure and professional growth requirements.

Implementation details and specific timelines for rolling out the new CME and CPD infrastructure will be developed through ongoing consultations between the PM&DC and provincial medical bodies. Regulatory authorities plan to finalize accreditation guidelines to govern continuing education providers across all healthcare sectors.