Diploma in Family Medicine by Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
A PMC Level II-a degree aligned with WHO-EMRO regional resolutions. This program fills critical training gaps in primary care and empowers physicians to deliver superior healthcare as part of the Universal Health Coverage mandate under Sustainable Development Goal 3A.
Course Details
Find the complete course information at a glance—eligibility requirements, exam structure, and fee details. Everything you need to plan your preparation and enrollment is listed below.
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS
PMDC registration
House job completed
Candidates with five years of clinical experience are exempted from clinical rotations
Exam Structure
Written exam
- Consists of 100 MCQs
- Passing score: 60%
Practical exam
- Consists of 10 OSCE stations
- Passing score: 60%
Certificate in Mental Health
The most distinguishing component of the this course is the Certificate in Mental Health research by Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD)
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of online modules covering different parts of the curriculum.
The skills are taught through hands-on workshops throughout Pakistan.
Monthly two sessions are conducted online.
Clinical Attachments
Candidates with less than four years of experience are required to complete clinical attachments in their local cities.
The attachments are in Family Medicine, Surgery medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency, and Psychiatry
Fee Structure
DFM: PKR 100,000
Mental Health Certification (optional): PKR 20,000