ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has called a meeting of its Executive Committee on December 20 next week to address the growing debate around the recently introduced five-year BDS program.
This development marks a new chapter in the unfolding story that Dental News has been covering extensively. The decision to extend the BDS program from four to five years has sparked widespread debate, with stakeholders emphasizing the need for modernization and questioning the practicality of this abrupt implementation.
However, calls for caution grew louder, with the PDA symposium urging the postponement of the program's implementation.
The PMDC's decision to expand the 4-year BDS program to 5 years initially drew widespread criticism, with stakeholders voicing concerns over the Council's failure to consult them or engage in discussions regarding the controversial expansion.
With this meeting now on the horizon, all eyes are on the PMDC to address the concerns of the dental community and provide clarity on the future of dental education in Pakistan.
Stay tuned as Dental News continues to bring you the latest updates on this evolving story.