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

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

The NRE Step 2 CSE 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.

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% pass rate is required for both the theory and CSE components.

PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj emphasised the exam’s importance for foreign graduates with Pakistani nationality to register with PMDC.

He highlighted the significant improvements in medical and dental education, professionalism, and patient care due to PMDC’s efforts.