🩺 MDCN Enforces New Directive on Housemanship Centers: What Every House Officer in Nigeria Must Know
📰 Overview of the MDCN Update (October 2025)
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has officially enforced a new policy affecting all House Officers currently undergoing Housemanship training.
Under this directive, any House Officer serving in a hospital not listed on the MDCN Housemanship Portal must log in and fill in the details of their current center on the portal.
This marks a major step toward improved accountability, accurate record-keeping, and a transparent monitoring system for all medical interns across Nigeria.
👩⚕️ Who Is Affected by This New Policy
This directive applies to:
House Officers working in state or private hospitals not listed on the MDCN Portal.
Officers who previously selected a portal center but switched to a non-portal hospital.
Individuals who may have received salary payments from MDCN-approved centers while serving elsewhere.
⚙️ Steps You Must Take to Stay Compliant
Log In to the MDCN Housemanship Portal
Visit the official website and access your profile.Fill In Your Current Hospital Details
If your center (for instance, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital – RSUTH) is not on the portal, still provide your accurate information as required.Avoid Double Registration
You cannot be registered under two centers.
If you previously chose a portal-listed hospital but now serve elsewhere, request that MDCN cancel the old center before adding your current one.Handle Any Salary Refunds Promptly
If you have been paid by a portal-recognized center while working in a non-portal one, contact MDCN immediately to refund the amount or get assistance from doclumina team.
💡 Why the MDCN Implemented This Enforcement
MDCN’s new measure aims to:
Eliminate duplicate or false training records.
Ensure that salary disbursements match verified service.
Strengthen data accuracy in medical internship tracking.
Build a centralized, credible Housemanship system across Nigeria.
This move ensures that both federal and state-level medical institutions operate under a uniform, transparent structure.
⚠️ Consequences of Ignoring the Directive
Non-compliance with this policy may result in:
Delayed or suspended full registration with MDCN.
Salary repayment or withholding.
Possible disciplinary measures by MDCN or your hospital management.
🧭 Getting Assistance and Support
If you’re unsure how to update your details or manage a conflicting record:
contact Doclumina Advisory for free assistance and guidance.
Our team can help you verify your center.
-By Doclumina Editorial Team