Private Medical Colleges barred from fee collection following PMDC directive

ISLAMABAD: In a significant regulatory move, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has prohibited private medical and dental colleges from collecting fees, responding to concerns raised by the Senate’s Health Sub-Committee. The suspension of fee collection will remain in effect until further notice, pending recommendations from a government-led review.

According to sources, PMDC has formally notified private institutions, halting fee payments based on the Senate’s recommendation to ensure financial fairness and regulatory compliance.

The committee is assessing the financial practices and educational standards of private medical universities, which reportedly charged over Rs15 million in fees during the past five years. This review aims to enhance affordability, transparency, and quality within Pakistan’s medical education framework.

The PMDC’s proactive stance is being lauded as a crucial step toward equitable access to healthcare education and fostering accountability among private institutions. Stakeholders are keenly awaiting the committee's findings, which are expected to reshape policy frameworks governing fee structures in private medical colleges.

This bold initiative underscores PMDC’s commitment to ensuring fair practices and strengthening educational governance for future healthcare professionals.

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