SZAB Medical University Islamabad Spring Admission - Complete Detail

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) School of Dentistry, Islamabad, invites applications for its prestigious four-year residency programs commencing in January 2026. The university offers two distinct but parallel pathways for specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS): a terminal MDS qualification (2 seats) and an FCPS Training Programme (2 seats). Eligibility Criteria are rigorous and mandatory. Applicants must hold a BDS or equivalent degree registered with the PM&DC. They are required to have completed a one-year house job from a PM&DC recognized institution and possess a valid permanent PM&DC registration. Crucially, candidates must have already passed the FCPS/MDS SZABMU Part-1 examination. Foreign candidates must provide valid registration from their home country's dental council. The admission procedure is a two-step online and offline process. Candidates must first apply online through the official SZABMU website (www.szabmu.edu.pk), submitting a completed form along with scanned copies of all required documents and a proof of the Rs. 2000 non-refundable application fee. Subsequently, a hard copy of the submitted application form, accompanied by attested photocopies of all documents, must be sent via registered post or courier to the Principal's office. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of this advertisement's publication. The required documentation is extensive and includes three photographs, CNIC, domicile, all academic certificates (Matric to BDS with detailed marks), house job certificates, PM&DC registration, the FCPS/MDS Part-1 certificate, and any experience or publication records. Incomplete applications will be rejected. General Instructions specify that selection is based strictly on open merit according to SZABMU's approved criteria, which includes academic records and interviews. Government servants must apply through the proper channel with an NOC. Selected candidates must submit an affidavit committing to complete the full training. Importantly, no TA/DA will be provided for the interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further details, contact the School of Dentistry, SZABMU, at (+92) (51)-9262079 or visit their website.