PakMediNet Discussion Forum : Medical Education inside Pakistan : FCPS & Phd Degree are overlapping In Pakistan
FCPS & Phd Degree are overlapping In Pakistani have one question , why FCPS & Phd degree are overlapping in Pakistan in basic sciences.why cant they make a decision that in basic sciences there should be only Phd degree.Can anybody tell me what is the case in UK, are they also award FRCS or FRCP degrees in basic sciences.PlZ comment on this
Posted by: medcruiser Posts: 25 :: 04-04-2008 :: | Reply to this Message
Re: FCPS & Phd Degree are overlapping In Pakistan
FCPS in basic sciences started when the CPSP was almost on the forefront of medical education. We must accept that very less progress is seen in the basic sciences research and education and there are quite a few M. Phils and PhDs in the basic sciences. The PhDs in basic sciences can be counted on finger tips and those also are not available at home.
In this situation, and when there was high time of hold of CPSP in the PMDC and other Institutes, there has been a rapid inflow of people to CPSP when there were very few opportunities elsewhere.
I have my own reservations about the FCPS in basic sciences. We the basic medical scientists are neither Physicians nor are we Surgeons. In fact we are more of a teacher than a clinician. Why not there be a College of Basic Medical Sciences Pakistan(CBMSP) to award fellowship to basic medical scientists?
Regarding overlapping of FCPS and PhD, I can only see that PhD is a higher degree awarded by a University and FCPS is merely a fellowship awarded by a College.
On the contrary, and unfortunately, our Universities are NOT serious in imparting PG research and education. The pre-requisits for enrolement are such that not an average student/researcher can get aboard. The HEC should review its policies of 'Repelling' future students.
Posted by: abbottayub Posts: 11 :: 11-04-2008 :: | Reply to this Message