Finish housemanship within two years or face test - MDCN warns medical graduates

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly qualified medical graduates to complete their compulsory housemanship training within two years of registration or face a mandatory competency assessment. Registrar Professor Fatima Kyari emphasized the need to secure placements immediately after obtaining provisional licenses and cautioned against unethical conduct, stating that any misconduct would be investigated and sanctioned.