Students and interns of Ad-din Women’s Medical College will now complete their clinical training at other hospitals following the cancellation of the licence of its affiliated hospital, health authorities said on Sunday.
The decision comes after the hospital was implicated in the deaths of six newborns, prompting regulatory action that led to the suspension of its operational licence. Despite this, the academic activities of the medical college will continue without interruption.
Additional Director General (Medical Education) of the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) Professor Dr Rubina Yasmin said that an official directive is expected to be issued to the institution by the end of the day.
According to officials, the college will be required to ensure that its students receive practical training and internship opportunities at alternative hospitals. This will be arranged through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the medical college and selected general hospitals.
Under existing regulations, private medical colleges must maintain affiliation with a teaching hospital to facilitate clinical education. Medical students typically begin hands-on hospital training from their third academic year, while completion of a one-year internship after graduation is mandatory for obtaining medical registration.
Although the hospital linked to Ad-din Women’s Medical College has had its licence revoked, authorities have clarified that this does not affect the academic status of the institution itself. However, ensuring uninterrupted clinical exposure remains a priority.
College authorities will be responsible for coordinating with the designated hospitals and arranging transportation for students to attend clinical sessions, officials added.
The DGME is expected to oversee the transition to ensure that training standards are maintained during the relocation process.
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