To become a doctor in Pakistan, you must follow a structured path that includes science education, passing an entry test, completing a medical degree, and gaining clinical experience.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

🩺 How to Become a Doctor in Pakistan

✅ Step 1: Pass Matric with Science

• Choose Biology as a subject.
• Get excellent grades, especially in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

✅ Step 2: Complete FSc (Pre-Medical)

• Enroll in FSc Pre-Medical after matric.
• Study:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • English
• Aim for 80% or higher marks, as competition is very high for medical colleges.

✅ Step 3: Appear in MDCAT

• MDCAT = Medical and Dental College Admission Test
• Conducted by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
• Subjects:
  • Biology (most weightage)
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • English
  • Logical reasoning
• High score in MDCAT is necessary to get admission into a medical college.

✅ Step 4: Apply for Admission to MBBS

• MBBS = Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Duration: 5 years
• Apply through PMC portal or university websites.
• Admission based on:
  • FSc marks
  • MDCAT score
  • Merit list

✅ Step 5: Complete MBBS (5 Years)

• Study subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Medicine, Surgery, etc.
• Attend clinical rotations in hospitals.
• Clear all professional exams.

✅ Step 6: Do House Job (1 Year)

• After MBBS, complete a 1-year internship (called a house job) in a hospital.
• Rotate through departments like:
  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Gynecology, etc.

✅ Step 7: Get PMDC Registration

• After your house job, apply for a full license from Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC).
• Now you’re a registered doctor and can practice in Pakistan.

🩻 Step 8 (Optional): Specialization

If you want to become a specialist (e.g., Cardiologist, Surgeon, Gynecologist):

• Pass entrance test for specialization (like FCPS, MD, or MS).
• Complete 4–6 years of training (residency).
• Pass exams to become a certified specialist.