Quick Facts at a Glance
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Ceremony date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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Time: 10:00 a.m.
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Venue: MDCN Auditorium, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Plot 1102, Cadastral Zone B11, behind Prince and Princess Housing Estate, Kaura District, Abuja
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For: Foreign trained medical and dental graduates who passed the June 2025 Council Assessment Examination at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano
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Main actions: Check email for updates, complete registration, and finalize primary medical qualification verification with the training university
Who the MDCN Induction Ceremony Is For
The induction ceremony is meant for foreign trained medical and dental graduates who successfully passed the Council Assessment Examination held at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, in June 2025. Only graduates who have obtained a pass in that examination are eligible for induction. The ceremony marks the formal step toward lawful medical or dental practice in Nigeria after completing studies abroad.
Date and Time of the Induction Ceremony
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has scheduled the induction for Tuesday, 25 November 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. Prospective inductees are advised to arrive early to allow smooth coordination and ensure they are seated before the programme begins.
Venue Details in Abuja
The event will take place at the MDCN Auditorium located at the Council’s headquarters.
Full address: Plot 1102, Cadastral Zone B11, behind Prince and Princess Housing Estate, Kaura District, Abuja.
All official activities for the induction day will be held at this venue.
Email Updates and Registration Steps
Prospective inductees are strongly encouraged to monitor their email inboxes. The Council delivers key updates, reminders, and instructions through email to ensure every candidate receives accurate and timely information.
Graduates who have not completed their induction registration are expected to do so immediately. All required steps and documents are clearly stated in the email sent by the Council. Students should follow only the official instructions provided to avoid errors or delays.
Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) Verification
Verification of the Primary Medical Qualification is a compulsory requirement for participation in the induction ceremony. Only graduates whose PMQs have been confirmed directly with their training universities will be considered eligible.
Those who have not yet completed this verification must do so without delay. The Council has emphasized that any candidate whose PMQ remains unverified will not appear on the final induction list.
Final Reminder for Prospective Inductees
By following all instructions regarding email updates, registration completion, and PMQ verification, foreign trained medical and dental graduates who passed the June 2025 assessment examination can look forward to a well-organised induction ceremony in Abuja.