Amman, Jan, 28 (Petra) –Jordan Medical Council (JMC) achieved "significant" accomplishments in 2025, continuing its "efficient" performance of its duties.

In 2025, the council held approximately 150 exams across various medical specialties and issued around 2,500 specialty certificates.

Furthermore, the council approved 12 additional training programs and introduced over 20 new subspecialties, aimed to keep pace with scientific advancements and the growing healthcare needs.

In an interview with "Petra", the JMC's Secretary-General, Professor Dr. Manar Lawama, said the council's primary vision, as stipulated by law, seeks to enhance the standard of healthcare services provided to citizens, as the ultimate goal guiding all its activities and programs.

Lawama noted the council is working to update training program standards to align with international standards, mainly integration of artificial intelligence skills into the required competencies for physicians.

Lawama stated this vision aligns with directives of His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to promote the safe and responsible integration of modern technology in the healthcare sector, which would contribute to raising the level of medical care and improving quality of training and assessment at the regional level.

Lawama added that the council's role seeks to establish "clear" standards for training programs for physicians, dentists, and clinical pharmacists, which aims to provide the required professional competencies by conducting the necessary examinations to verify trainees' proficiency.

The council has recently updated its governing legislation and automated multiple services, which streamline procedures, enhance governance, and improve the quality of training and assessment that "positively" impact level of healthcare provided to citizens, she pointed out.

The council, she noted, employs "rigorous" mechanisms for verifying certificates, which include submitting duly certified documents and conducting e-verification in collaboration with expert global companies.

In this context, she said the verification process typically takes two-three weeks before files are presented to the relevant technical committees to take a final decision.
//Petra// AG

28/01/2026 14:38:23