Nigeria Medical and Dental Council | NMDC
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Nigeria Medical and Dental Council | Profile
The Nigeria Medical and Dental Council is the regulatory body responsible for the registration, licensing, and regulation of medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria. Here’s an overview:
About Nigeria Medical and Dental Council:
The Nigeria Medical and Dental Council (NMDC) was established by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap M8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, as a regulatory authority for the medical and dental professions in Nigeria. The council operates under the Federal Ministry of Health and is mandated to ensure the highest standards of medical and dental practice to protect public health and safety.
Key Functions:
- Registration and Licensing: NMDC registers and licenses medical and dental practitioners, ensuring that they meet the required qualifications, standards, and ethical requirements for practice. Only registered practitioners are allowed to practice medicine and dentistry in Nigeria.
- Accreditation of Medical and Dental Schools: NMDC accredits medical and dental schools and training institutions in Nigeria, ensuring that they meet the required standards of education, training, and infrastructure necessary for producing competent medical and dental professionals.
- Continuing Professional Development: NMDC promotes continuing professional development (CPD) among medical and dental practitioners to enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies in medical and dental practice, encouraging lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Ethical Standards and Discipline: NMDC establishes and enforces codes of ethics and professional conduct for medical and dental practitioners, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, professional integrity, and accountability. The council also investigates complaints and disciplinary cases against practitioners, imposing sanctions where necessary to uphold professional standards and protect public safety.
- Quality Assurance: NMDC conducts inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities to monitor compliance with regulatory standards, medical laws, and guidelines, ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medical and dental practice and services.
Locations
- Plot 3, Unguwan Gwari Crescent (Zaria Road),Kaduna North Local Government Area , Kaduna
- No. 25, Ahmed Onibudo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
- (Doctors’House) No. 13, Peter Tokula Street.Opp. Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, GRA,Ilorin, Kwara State
- No 2,Ridgeway Road, Off Okpara Avenue, G.R.A. Enugu
Contacts
- Lagos Office: 012900696
- Enugu Office: 09033145370
- Kaduna Office: 08035501266
- Ilorin Office: 09036926560
Operation Hours
| Monday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
