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Medical Council Licensing Pathway
Doctors Practice In Singapore 🇸🇬
https://www.smc.gov.sg/
news for medical professionals! As of February 1, 2026, the landscape for Pakistani doctors wishing to practice in Singapore has officially changed.
Here is the updated breakdown of the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) pathways and the recognition of Aga Khan University.
🇸🇬 Update: Aga Khan University (AKU)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the SMC have AKU is currently the only medical school in Pakistan recognized by the SMC for direct registration pathways.
🏥 Licensing Pathway for IMGs
For Medical Graduates (IMGs), there are two primary ways to be eligible for Conditional Registration (the license required to work under supervision):
1. Medical Qualification (MBBS)
You must hold a degree from a university listed in the SMC’s Second Schedule.
#Pakistan: Aga Khan University (Added 2026).
Australia: Various (e.g., University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, etc.).
UK/USA/Ireland: Various top-tier universities.
2. Recognised Postgraduate Qualifications
If your basic MBBS is not from a recognized school, you may still be eligible if you hold one of these registrable postgraduate certificates:
UK: MRCP (UK), MRCS (UK), MRCOG (UK), FRCA (UK).
Ireland: MRCPI (Medicine of Childhood/Paediatrics), MRCPI (Internal Medicine).
USA: American Board Certificates (e.g., ABIM, ABS) after completing a residency.
Australia: Fellowships such as FRACP, FRACS, or FANZCA.
📋 for Practice
Even with a recognized degree, you must meet these additional SMC criteria:
#Job Offer: You must have a confirmed job offer from an -approved healthcare institution (Restructured Hospitals like SGH, NUH, etc.).
Experience: Proof of satisfactory completion of internship/housemanship.
Active Practice: You must have been in active clinical practice for the period immediately preceding your application.
#English Proficiency: If your medium of instruction wasn't English (though for AKU and the certificates above, this is usually satisfied), you may need / .
: Always your specific batch and qualification directly on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) website before beginning your application, as requirements for "Level 1" or "Level 2" supervision can vary.
#Are you planning to apply for a House Officer or Medical Officer position?
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