Internship Induction

Overview

• The internship program at AKU is a one-year training program.

• Interns rotate six months in medicine and allied specialties, and six months in surgery and allied specialties.

• This program is renowned as the best in Pakistan, providing insights into patient management while adhering to protocols and guidelines.

• Interns work alongside top surgeons and physicians in Pakistan, supported by a highly competent nursing staff.

Application

• Applications are invited by the PGME department through an official advertisement on the AKU website.

• The advertisement typically appears in mid-June with a complete timeline.

• Applicants must fill out the online form and upload a copy of their CNIC and proof of application fee payment.

Eligibility

• Applications are accepted from MBBS graduates and final-year students who can submit their final results by the stated deadline.

• Final-year students can mark their final exam results as "awaited" and submit the results when shortlisted.

• Graduates doing a house job or internship elsewhere can also apply.

Test

• For the 2026–2027 intake, the AKU PGME admission test was on 15 August 2026.

• The test consists of MCQ-based exams with scenario-based questions.

Interview

• Shortlisted candidates undergo Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) conducted by the PGME department.

• The MMI consists of 7-8 stations, each lasting 10-15 minutes, with scenarios on medical ethics and self-introduction.

Result

• Results are announced online by the AKU PGME department in November or December.

• Shortlisted candidates are called to submit the required documents.

Pre-Employment

• Candidates must have a provisional license issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and a consolidated MBBS marksheet.

Orientation

• The PGME arranges a 3-7 day orientation for new interns, covering routine insights, the SAHL software, and basic skills like sampling.

Joining

• The PGME communicates the joining date to each candidate.

• Traditionally, inductions were in Feb/March/April, and programmes now start on January 1st.

Contacts

• For further details, contact the AKU PGME department.