MDCN Responds to UNIJOS Dental Students, Sets Accreditation Date
The Medical Council and Dental Council of Nigeria(MDCN), has scheduled the accreditation exercise for the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Jos, to commence on July 4, 2024.
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In response to the protest by the dental students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) concerning the lack of accreditation for their Faculty, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has taken decisive action, announcing and scheduling a date for the accreditation exercise.
In a press release issued by Agbaseni Micheal Amankye, the UNIJOS Dental Students Association revealed that they had received official communication from the MDCN regarding the commencement and scheduling of the accreditation exercise for the Faculty of Dental Sciences at the University of Jos.
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The statement read, "We have been informed that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has scheduled the accreditation exercise for the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Jos, to commence on July 4, 2024."
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This development comes as a glimmer of hope for the concerned dental students, who have long advocated for the accreditation of their faculty. The announcement of the accreditation exercise signifies a significant step towards addressing their grievances and ensuring the recognition of their academic program by the MDCN.
The students express optimism that the MDCN will grant accreditation to the faculty following the accreditation process.
