The Permanent Register is for practitioners who intend to practise permanently in Ghana. 

Sub-Categories of the Permanent Register  

In line with Section 32(1)(a) of Act 857, the Permanent Register consists of the following sub-categories:

A. the Register of medical practitioners:

    • General Register for doctors
    • the Specialist Register

B. the Register of dental practitioners:

    • General Register for dental surgeons/dentists
    • the Specialist Register

C. any other Register as the Council may deem necessary.

Practice Rights and Limitations

  1. Practice Environment – A person on the Permanent Register may practise in any registered health facility or institution in Ghana.
  2. Validity of Licence – A permanent licence is valid for the calendar year in which it was issued.
  3. Practice Rights – A person on a Permanent Register may
    • independently practise medicine or dentistry within the scope of their practice,
    • subject to the provisions of Act 857 or any other enactment, prescribe and store dangerous and restricted medicines,
    • sign a certificate or document required by law to be signed by a medical or dental practitioner,
    • recover charges or fees in a Court of law for medical or dental advice, or attendance, or for performance of an operation or procedure, and
    • hold a post as a medical doctor or dental surgeon.

        4. Retaining a Licence to Practise – For a practitioner to continue to hold a valid licence to practise, he or she must

    • demonstrate to Council on regular basis that he or she is up-to-date in knowledge, skills and competences,
    • be declared fit to practise when considered necessary, and
    • meet the continuing professional development and other requirements as determined by the Board.

Note: All persons registered must note that it is their responsibility to ensure that they do not work outside the scope of their registration and or licence. 

Further, a practitioner who does not intend or no longer intends to practise medicine or dentistry may choose to hold a registration only with Council.

Guidelines for Permanent Registration Application

Introduction

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

  1. Fill out the online application form for the Permanent Registration
  2. Print out 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. 2 letters of Reference (Referees should be in practice for at least 8 years and should be in good standing with the Council)
  4. Registration Fees
  5. Certificate of Good Standing or Current License to Practice (applicable to all applicants not provisionally registered with Council)
  6. CV or Resume (applicable to all applicants not provisionally registered with Council)

Your passport photograph 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

Procedure

Filling the online form for application

Follow these steps to complete the online permanent 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 permanent 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 the 2 letters from your referees
  6. Once you fill 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 permanent 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 any of the zonal offices i.e. Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi or Koforidua. CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Bank Account Details:

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

Click here for more payment options

FAQs

  • Can I update my application after submitting? Yes. From the time you first fill 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 application portal using the link stated above. In the menu section labelled “permanent Registration application form”, 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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