Composition of the Council
- A Chairperson who shall be elected by the Council from among the members of the Council.
- The Chief Medical Officer who shall be an ex officio member of the Council;
- Six medical practitioners, each with at least five years post registration experience, to be appointed by the Minister after having been elected in accordance with the regulations made for this purpose, from among the medical practitioners resident in Guyana.
- Two persons who are not medical practitioners, to be appointed by the Minister (one of whom is an attorney)
Qualification for Registration
Any person, who applies to the Council to be registered as a medical practitioner and who satisfies the Council that he-
- is a citizen of Guyana or the spouse of a citizen of Guyana or is resident in Guyana.
- Can communicate satisfactorily in English
- Is of good character
- Holds a diploma or certificate obtained by examination after attending a medical school approved by the Council
- Is qualified to practice independently in the country where he obtained his Diploma or Certificate
Types of Registration Offered
- Full Registration
- Institutional Registration
- Short Term Registration
- Internship Registration