The True Post (Web News) – A cooperation agreement has been signed between Pakistan and Canada for postgraduate medical education, training of doctors and capacity building in the medical sector.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) during a ceremony held at the Pakistani High Commission, Ottawa. The agreement aims to strengthen professional ties between the medical institutions of the two countries, improve the quality of medical education and training, and create opportunities to benefit from each other’s experiences.
The ceremony was attended by a delegation visiting Pakistan led by Professor Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, while the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada was represented by the institution’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Christopher Watling, PhD.
Under the MoU, both institutions will promote cooperation in the areas of postgraduate medical education, professional training of doctors and capacity building. In addition, focus will also be on the exchange of effective and innovative methods, experiences and best practices in medical education and training.
The main objective of this collaboration is to leverage the expertise of both institutions in the field of medical education and explore new opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest. The agreement is a significant step towards further strengthening the links between the medical institutions of Pakistan and Canada and paving the way for cooperation in the field of higher professional education and training of doctors.
The hosting of the two delegations by the Pakistani High Commission can be described as part of efforts to promote cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in the medical and professional fields. However, details of any specific programs, training exchanges or implementation schedule were not provided under the MoU.
