POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (PGME) INDUCTION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is PGME Induction Process and Timelines?

2. How do I submit the application form?

3. What are the requirements?

4. Application Fee and Payment procedure?

5. How many Postgraduate Medical Education program does AIMS offer?

6. How many programs can I apply for? 

7. What are the salary packages for postgraduate trainees?

8. What is the objective of the Admission Test?

9. What types of questions are included in the test?

10. Do you have any prescribed book(s) to prepare for the test?

Q1. What is PGME Induction Process and Timelines?

A.  AIMS Induction process is an annual activity which spans over 2 to 3 months. For example; for program year 2025, the process will start in October 2024 with an advertisement on selected platforms. The interviews and possible written tests will be conducted by the end of October, results and joining in the month of November, following with Boot Camp/Orientation in the month of December and the concludes with RTMC registration by the end of December.  All programs commence from 1st January of the following year.

PLEASE NOTE: The actual dates and timelines are subject to change and will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

Q2. How I submit the application form?

A.  Application form is available on our website under PGME header. The form is downloadable and needs to be filled in and sent to us “only by postal service“(any Reliable Courier Service) along with necessary documents and registration fee original slip, clearly addressing “Program Director PGME – Billing & Admission Counter” followed with our postal address on the envelop.

Postal Address: Aria Institute of Medical sciences, Main Spinny Road, Quetta

Telephone No: 081-111-112-742 Ext 191

Q3. What are the requirements?

A.  All your previous relevant/important documents are required to be attached with application form. Documents details are mentioned on the form itself.

 Original receipt of Application Fee

 Your 2 passport size photos with white of blue back ground only

 A copy of valid CNIC.

Q4. How much is Application Fee and what is Payment procedure?

A.  Application fee per applicant is Rs. 3500/- (non-refundable).

Payment options are:

1.  Bank Transfer (bank to bank)

2.  Bank Transfer via Easy Paisa, Jazz Cash. (Transfer to our bank account)

Bank Details are as follows;

Habib Bank Limited

Account Title: Aria Institute of Medical sciences

Account No. 0016497992642603

IBAN: PK75HABBoo16497992642603

The original receipt or copy of the receipt must be sent along with the documents in the envelop. 

Q5. How many Postgraduate Medical Education program does AIMS offer?

A.  Currently, AIMS offers 02 programs as follows:

1. Internship Program

2. Residency (FCPS Training) In Medicine and Surgery

Q6. How many programs can I apply for? 

A. Each candidate can apply for only one program hence only one application form can be submitted.  

Q7. What are the salary packages for postgraduate trainees?

A. Information on salary can be obtained from CPSP website. Salary packages are as per CPSP guidelines.

 Q8. What is the objective of the Admission Test?

A. The Admission Test provides a uniform measure and tool of assessment to gauge the knowledge base of candidates applying to the relevant program.  There is an English language component to check language competency, along with Medicine and General Knowledge components as well.

Q9. What types of questions are included in the test?

A.  The scenario-based multiple choice questions mostly cover clinical subjects.

Q10. Do you have any prescribed book(s) to prepare for the test?

A. No, there are no prescribed books to prepare for the test.