PMDC to hold NRE exam from July 20, last date to register July 4

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is set to conduct the National Registration Exam (NRE) Step 2 clinical skills examination (CSE) from July 20 to 21 and July 27 to 28.

The last day to register for the exam is July 4, 2024.

This exam assesses the clinical skills and competencies of medical graduates, ensuring they meet the required standards for practice.

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The PMDC NRE Step 2 CSE exam involves practical assessments, including patient interactions, clinical procedures, and decision-making processes.

This objectively structured clinical examination requires candidates to pass both the theory and CSE components separately.

It was akin to an objectively structured clinical examination (OSCE), requiring candidates to pass both the theory and CSE components separately, said a press release.

“The NRE Step 2 exam ensures that only competent professionals enter the medical and dental fields, maintaining high standards of medical education and practice in Pakistan,” the press release issued by the PMDC stated.

The CSE will be of three hours and 30 minutes, consisting of 20 stations across various disciplines, including medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and ENT.

A 60 percent pass rate is required for both the theory and CSE components.