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KARACHI: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) is facing waves of criticism after the recent allegations circulating in the British media, including reports in the British Medical Journal and the Daily Mail, regarding its International Training Fellowship (ITF) program. While the CPSP has categorically denied any such allegations.
The reports of administrative lapses at the CPSP and the termination of its training agreement with the University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) in the United Kingdom caused serious damage to Pakistan’s medical community. While, the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has denied the allegations though the sudden development has left hundreds of young doctors’ careers in uncertainty.
According to a report, the CPSP has come under intense criticism. Medical professionals allege that the institution’s administrative weaknesses and lack of alignment with international standards are closing doors for Pakistani doctors seeking global training and employment opportunities. Reports indicate that after a detailed investigative audit by the global firm KPMG and UHB severed all ties with CPSP.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, CPSP treasurer Professor Masroor emphasized that the College operates as an autonomous and transparent institution governed by strict rules, leaving no room for financial or administrative irregularities. He highlighted that all CPSP units, including UHB and the ITF program, undergo regular audits. Recent audit reports, he claimed, showed no evidence of corruption, misappropriation, or unlawful payments.
However, the experts claimed that the audit raised serious questions regarding the legal standing of the agreement, compliance with tax regulations, and transparency in stipend payments to doctors. The abrupt decision directly affects nearly 700 Pakistani doctors who had relied on the UHB partnership for training and career progression. Experts say CPSP leadership has failed to defend Pakistan’s case on the international stage.
The FCPS degree, they argue, has failed to secure direct recognition for consultant-level practice in countries including the US, UK, and across the Middle East. In the case of Birmingham, CPSP reportedly did not challenge the audit report in British courts, further deepening criticism of the institution’s inaction and lack of strategic advocacy.
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