Amman: Jordan Medical Council (JMC) achieved notable accomplishments in 2025, continuing its effective performance of its duties. In 2025, the council held approximately 150 exams across various medical specialties and issued around 2,500 specialty certificates.
According to Jordan News Agency, 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, stated that the council's primary vision, as stipulated by law, seeks to enhance the standard of healthcare services provided to citizens, which guides all its activities and programs.
Lawama noted that the council is working to update training program standards to align with international standards, primarily focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence skills into the required competencies for physicians. This vision aligns with directives from His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to promote the safe and responsible integration of modern technology in the healthcare sector, thereby contributing to raising the level of medical care and improving quality of training and assessment at the regional level.
Furthermore, Lawama added that the council's role seeks to establish clear standards for training programs for physicians, dentists, and clinical pharmacists, aiming to provide the required professional competencies by conducting 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, positively impacting the level of healthcare provided to citizens.
The council employs rigorous mechanisms for verifying certificates, including the submission of duly certified documents and conducting e-verification in collaboration with expert global companies. In this context, Lawama mentioned that the verification process typically takes two to three weeks before files are presented to the relevant technical committees for a final decision.