Nigerian students should monitor the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria throughout the degree. MDCN publishes notices and schedules for foreign-trained medical and dental graduates, including assessment and remediation activities.
Before choosing a university
Confirm the programme duration, clinical facilities, affiliated hospitals, internship plan and eligibility to practise in the country of training. Ask for official documents rather than a general statement that the degree is recognised worldwide.
Clinical exposure
Patient communication, bedside teaching and supervised rotations need careful attention. Keep evidence of the departments completed, dates, supervisors and hospital status.
Preparing for MDCN
Assessment or remediation requirements can change. Follow current MDCN notices and retain verified copies of the degree, transcript, internship evidence, registration status and certificate of good standing where applicable.
Budgeting
Include examination travel, verification, document courier and possible remediation costs in addition to university fees. These post-graduation costs are often missing from admission advertisements.
Last reviewed 15/07/2026