Nigerian Doctors Express Concern Over University of Calabar Teaching Hospital’s Manual House Job Application Process

In a recent development, Nigerian doctors have expressed deep concern over the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital’s (UCTH) decision to implement a manual application process for House Job (HJ) positions. This move directly contradicts the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria’s (MDCN) centralized allocation process, causing anxiety among medical graduates.

According to reports, several doctors who had selected UCTH as their preferred posting destination on the MDCN portal have encountered significant delays in processing their documentation. With their posting deadlines rapidly approaching, these doctors fear that they may lose out on coveted HJ slots if the situation is not rectified promptly.

The crux of the issue lies in the fact that UCTH is allowing internal applicants to manually pursue HJ positions, bypassing the MDCN’s official allocation system. If this continues unchecked, those who opt for the internal route may overtake their counterparts who are waiting for the MDCN’s approval. Consequently, the latter group could find themselves without a placement, exacerbating an already challenging job market for medical graduates.

In light of these concerns, doctors are urgently calling for intervention. They implore relevant authorities to investigate the claims about UCTH’s manual application process and ensure fairness in the allocation of HJ slots. The clock is ticking, and time is of the essence for these aspiring medical professionals.

The MDCN and other regulatory bodies must address this issue promptly to prevent further distress among doctors and uphold transparency in the allocation process. As the Thursday deadline looms, the fate of many young doctors hangs in the balance, and their plea for justice echoes across the medical community.