MOHAP ophthalmology, general practitioner exam
To be able to work as specialist Ophthalmologist in MOHAP(Ministry of Health and Prevention), a candidate will need;
- MBBS/MD (or equivalent) degree.
- Complete residency in Ophthalmology by a recognized training program.
- Specialist certification (MS, MD, DNB, Fellowship, or board exam equivalent).
- Post specialty clinical experience which should be for 2+ years post specialty. This may also be sometime waived if degree is highly recognized.
MOHAP may license you GP(General Practitioner) if you only have completed training (postgraduate residency in Ophthalmology) but do not yet hold a recognized Specialist board/degree.
You may still apply for specialist Ophthalmologist under MOHAP, if you have freshly completed your residency then you may still apply as Specialist under evaluation. During this process MOHAP will check if your degree (e.g., MS Ophthalmology from India, MD Ophthalmology, FCPS, etc.) is on their approved list of qualifications. If yes then you can directly sit the MOHAP Ophthalmology Specialist exam and (if passed) get licensed as Specialist Ophthalmologist.
Is 2 years post-qualification experience mandatory?
For many of the candidates from south east asia, such as India, Pakistan, qualifications such as MS, DNB, FCPS require 2 years of post qualification experience by MOHAP. Whereas for candidates from UK/US/Canadian/Australian boards, exemption from experience can be usually availed by the candidate.
Can I join MOHAP as Ophthalmology trainee?
No. MOHAP does not issue trainee licenses. Training posts must be applied via hospital residency programs, not MOHAP exam.
Your Comments
"i have completed my training in ophthalmology so can i work there as ophthalmology trainee in MOHAP and not as a General Practitioner thank u ."
Ali Ul Mehdi
Medical Qualification: MBBS
City, Country: Karachi,pakistan
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Ikenna Okonkwo
Medical Qualification: MBBS
City, Country: Lagos, Nigeria
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Medical Qualification: M.b.b.s
City, Country: Karachi
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Medical Qualification: Bds
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Medical Qualification: Bds
City, Country: Karachi,pakistan
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Medical Qualification: Optometrist
City, Country: Czech republic
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Medical Qualification: Pediatrician
City, Country: Lebanon
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Medical Qualification: Graduate (Pharm-D)
City, Country: Azad Kashmir Pakistan
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Medical Qualification: Bsc nursing
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Medical Qualification: GNM
City, Country: Kuwait
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City, Country: Bhagalpur. Bihar . India
