Medical students sue over Common Registration Examination

The Federation of Ghana Medical Students' Associations (FGMSA) and impacted medical and dental graduates have initiated legal proceedings against the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) to halt the Common Registration Examination (CRE). The lawsuit was filed at the High Court's Human Rights Division in Accra, seeking an injunction to prevent the examination from taking place until the court resolves the legal issues at hand.

This move comes after unsuccessful attempts to resolve their grievances through direct communication with the appropriate authorities, according to FGMSA. FGMSA reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding the interests of medical and dental students and will continue to pursue the legal process to its conclusion. The Common Registration Examination, a new licensing test for graduating medical and dental students, has faced opposition from some students due to concerns regarding its implications for their careers.

Despite previous engagements with the MDC and other relevant authorities to address these concerns, no resolution was reached, leading to the filing of this lawsuit. The application aims to halt the MDC's progress with the examination while the court evaluates the issues raised by the plaintiffs. The specific legal arguments and reliefs being sought, beyond the injunction, have not been disclosed in the statement.

The timeline for the hearing, and whether the court will grant the injunction, remain unspecified. The case is currently pending, and the court's decision will determine whether the examination can proceed while the substantive legal challenge is still under consideration.