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This article is under review: Author's MTI application is under process via RCPE and RCPL, and this article will be updated in future for further guidance.  29-April-2019: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons started Mutual Training Initiative. In this program, post-graduate medical residents are asked to apply and shortlisted candidates are interviewed. Among those interviewed, almost all are selected if they have passed the IELTS. MTI program - Who is eligible.  Every post-graduate medical trainee who has completed two years of residency training in a subject (department) is eligible to apply.  Many say MRCP 1 or IMM is a mandatory requirement and these requirements are mentioned on their official website as well. But in reality, this is not strictly followed. If your CV and academic background are good, you can be selected.  Furthermore, Many say IELTS is a mandatory requirement, but again this is not strictly followed. I know a few students w...

In this article, we will briefly discuss the Irish Medical Council Registration Requirements for Pakistani and Non-EU doctors and PRESS exemption. PRESS exemption and Registration requirements for the general category of Irish Medical Council have changed from September 2015. In my opinion, it has been made better and more reliable, although it costs more. Step No 1: Document verification Now you have to verify your documents through epic. ( https://www.ecfmgepic.org/ ). EPIC is an organization which verifies medical credentials and directly send them to medical councils. Australian medical council and US Medical Councils already use this portal.  Now Irish Medical Council has also started to use EPIC since September 2015. If you want to apply for PRESS exemption and registration with Irish Medical Council then have your documents verified through EPIC. Once your documents are verified, tell EPIC to send a verification report to Irish medical council, but first start the reg...

What Is Euthanasia?                             Euthanasia literally means mercy killing or putting a person to painless death in case of incurable suffering and disease or when the life of a person becomes purposeless and dependent on others as a result of mental or physical handicap. Is Euthanasia Allowed?                            According to an Indian author C.K Parikh the question of Euthanasia arises on three occasions; At birth, At the terminal stage of life and an unforeseen mishap. At birth : Problem arises in case of physically and mentally handicapped infant. The decision should be based on the quality of life the child can expect and tits consequents impact on parents, society and the resources of the State. The Child won't enjoy life and he will be dependent on others every moment. Hence Euthanasia is an optio...