PA Licentiate Examinations

Registration is open for the PA Licentiate Examination.

The deadline for the submission of form is Friday, 18th October 2024.

The date for the exams will be published soon.

Guidelines for Licentiate Examination Application

Introduction

This document spells out the procedure for applying for the Registration and Licentiate Examination via the online portal. It is important to note that this only forms part of the whole application process and that applicants will be required to present a printed and signed copy of the application at the Medical & Dental Council office to finish their application. The purpose of the online application is to speed up the application process and ensure that all data retained by the Council on provisional applicants are accurate. The entire application process shall be broken into 3 parts in this document:

  1. Fill out the online form for the application
  2. Print the completed form
  3. Submit the form to the MDC head office or regional/zonal offices

Requirements for registration

  1. Diploma(s) Certificate(s) Certified copy each (Originals should be available for inspection)
  2. Passport Photograph
  3. CV/Resume
  4. Certificate used in applying for Physician Assistant School (e.g. WASSCE Results)
  5. Registration Fees

Your photos must be:

In colour

  • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
  • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
  • Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
  • With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
  • Taken in clothing (official) that you normally wear

Any picture that does not conform with the above would be rejected

N.B.: All documents in languages other than English should be translated into English

Procedure

Filling the online form for the application

Follow these steps to complete the online application form

  1. Go to https://mdconline.mdcghana.org in any web browser to open the application portal
  2. Scroll down to the menu tab labelled “Application for Examination Registration”, and click on the link “Fill the Application Form”
  3. This will open the application form. All fields in the form are required except those marked “Optional”
  4. You are required to upload a passport picture as part of the application. Please do not upload a selfie, full picture, or any kind of picture that you would not submit if making an official application. Your application may be rejected if you do so
  5. You are required to scan and upload copies of your certificate, and all other required documents.
  6. Once you fill in all the fields, click on the “Submit” button.
  7. An email will be sent to you containing a temporary code which you will use to print the form.

Printing the completed form

Once you have submitted the form and received the email containing your temporary code, you will be required to print the form.

  1. Go to https://mdconline.mdcghana.org in any web browser to open the application portal
  2. Scroll down to the menu tab labelled “Application for Examination Registration”, and click on the link “Edit/Print the Application Form”
  3. In the form that opens, enter your email address and the temporary code that was sent to you upon registration, and click the ‘Submit’ button
  4. If the email and code were correct, your form will be displayed on the screen.
  5. To print, click on the green ‘Print’ button.

Payment and Submission

After printing, the forms (along with copies of your certificate, and referee’s letters) are to be submitted in person to any of these offices:

  • MDC Head Office in Accra
  • Zonal Office in Kumasi
  • Zonal Office in Tamale
  • Zonal Office in Takoradi
  • Zonal Office in Koforidua
  • Zonal Office in Sunyani

You are to make payment into the MDC Ecobank account and present the pay-in slip to either the MDC Head Office in Accra or the Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Koforidua, or Sunyani  Zonal Offices. CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Bank Account Details:

Bank: ECOBANK
Account Name: MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL
Account Number: 1441001134216
Branch: OKPONGLO

FAQs

  • Can I update my application after submitting it? Yes. From the time you first fill out the form to the time you submit the form to the office, you can make as many changes as you need to your application.
    a. To edit, go to the application portal using the link stated above. In the menu section labelled “Application for Examination Registration”, click the link “Edit/Print Application form”
    b. Enter your email address and the temporary code that was generated and sent to your email when you first applied
    c. When the form opens, click on the ‘Edit’ button. Change any of the information as needed, and click the ‘Submit’ button
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