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ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP):The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has launched the National Inspector Pilot Training Program, marking a major step toward modernizing and standardizing the accreditation processes of medical and dental institutions.
The initiative introduces Pakistan’s first digital inspection system and aims to build a highly trained, national pool of inspectors to ensure quality, transparency, and compliance in medical and dental education.
The three-day pilot training was formally inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj, President PM&DC, who described the program as a milestone in strengthening inspection standards and advancing digital transformation within the national accreditation system.
Dr. Taj expressed deep appreciation for the guidance and support of the Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, noting that the Minister’s forward-looking leadership has enabled PM&DC to undertake key reforms with greater efficiency.
He said the Minister’s consistent facilitation has helped create an environment where regulatory bodies can operate with autonomy, clarity, and purpose—ultimately uplifting the quality of medical and dental education across the country.
The training brought together master trainers and inspectors from across Pakistan for hands-on sessions, including demonstrations of Digi-Inspect, the country’s first fully digital inspection platform, along with an overview of the updated Inspector Guide.
A key objective of the pilot is to prepare a cadre of master trainers who will now lead capacity-building efforts in their respective provinces and regions.
The program includes regional rollout planning by newly certified experts, pilot testing of the Digi-Inspect system, and initial implementation and feedback collection for Proforma 350.
Participants also reviewed, validated, and finalized the updated inspection guidelines. These measures aim to enhance inspection quality, consistency, and transparency through technology-enabled processes.
A total of 60 participants representing Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad Capital Territory, and the Armed Forces took part, ensuring national-level inclusivity.
Day one featured thematic discussions, digital briefings, and hands-on orientation on updated proformas and guidelines.
Participants were divided into 10 multidisciplinary teams comprising experts in Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Medical Education, Biomedical Engineering, Hospital Management, and Civil Engineering/Architecture.
On Day two, teams will conduct field-based digital mock inspections at 10 medical and dental colleges, applying standardized tools, using the Digi-Inspect system in real time, and testing digital Proforma 350 in actual institutional settings. This phase will help validate logistics, test operational workflows, identify challenges, and assess on-ground compliance.
The training is being supervised by 10 senior facilitators, providing technical and operational guidance throughout the program.
Participants will also troubleshoot system challenges, conduct pre- and post-inspection analyses using the digital platform, and practice real-time reporting and transparency standards.
Day three will conclude with consolidation of inspection findings, harmonization of scoring standards, evaluation of participant learning, and comprehensive feedback to refine digital tools and processes.
The outcomes of the three-day program will contribute to final recommendations for the nationwide rollout of the digital inspection system.
Following this pilot, further regional trainings will be held in Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lahore, Balochistan, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and for the Armed Forces, led by the newly trained master trainers.
PM&DC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that medical and dental education in Pakistan meets global standards through transparency, innovation, and technology-driven evaluation mechanisms.