GUIDANCE FOR SPECIALIST REGISTRATION APPLICATION PROCESS

The following instructions outline the procedure for applying for Specialist Registration through the MDCG online portal. The objective of the online application portal is to fast track the application process and ensure accurate information is retained by Council.

Requirements for Specialist Registration

Evidence of registration on Primary Qualification (i.e Applicant must provide Certificate of Registration for Permanent or Temporary Registration).
Note: If Applicant is yet to be registered with Council, he/she must apply for Permanent Registration or Temporary Registration by submitting the documents below followed by application for Specialist Registration.

 
Requirements for Specialist Registration
1. Copy of Primary Medical/Dental Qualification (e.g. MD, BDS, MBBS, MBChB.)
2. Copy of Registration and Licensing Certificates or evidence of registration from the country of origin or last country of practice.
3. Copy of a Certificate of Good Standing (sometimes called Certificate of Professional Status) from a Medical Regulatory Authority from the country of origin or last country of practice
4. Copy of passport information page.
5. Recent Passport size picture of not more than six (6) months old
6. Letter of intent where applicable
7. Proof of payment

Procedure for filling the online application form

1. Click the register now button below.
2. You are required to scan and upload copies of your qualifications, copy of Registration and Licensing Certificates or evidence of registration from the country of origin or last country of practice, copy of a Certificate of Good Standing (sometimes called Certificate of Professional Status) from a Medical Regulatory Authority from the country of origin or last country of practice and a recent passport size picture, proof of payment from bank (deposit slip)
3. Click “Submit” after confirming the accuracy of information

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Payment:

You are to make payment into the MDCG Standard Chartered Bank Account, and upload the bank pay-in slip.

Bank Account Details:

  •  Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank, Gambia Limited
  •  Account Name: Medical and Dental Council of The Gambia
  •  Account Number (GMD): 0100130242800
  •  BBAN No.: (GMD) 001101302428000144
  •  Account Number (USD): 8700130242800
  •  BBAN No.(USD): 001101302428000241
  •  Swift Code: SCBLGMGM