Internship Induction

• 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.

• 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 a comprehensive online form and attach relevant documents, including a resume and personal statement.

• Applications are accepted from fourth-year medical students, though preference is given to final-year students.

• 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.

• The AKU PGME department conducts the test in August or September.

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

• 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.

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

• Shortlisted candidates are called to submit the required documents.

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

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

• The PGME communicates the joining date to each candidate.

• Traditionally, inductions were in Feb/March/April, but the plan is to start from January 1st in the upcoming academic calendar.

• For further details, contact the AKU PGME department.

Dr. Safeer Ahmad Jazib

• safeerahmed.jazib1@gmail.com 

• Ex-Intern, Aga Khan University Hospital