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MEDICAL & DENTAL COUNCIL

Practitioner registration & licensing

Find your starting point for medical or dental registration, annual licensing and professional documentation.

Practitioner accounts

Use the Council’s DFMS licence portal at dfms.mdcsierraleone.org. Sign in to your existing account or create an account to get started.

Permanent registration

Download the Council’s registration form and contact the Secretariat to confirm the current submission process and applicable fees.

  1. Complete the form with your personal, education, registration and employment details.
  2. Prepare the supporting documents listed in the form.
  3. Contact the Secretariat about submission and interview arrangements.
Download registration form

Supporting documents

The registration form lists three recent passport photographs, three certified copies of certificates and three copies of your curriculum vitae. It asks applicants to present original documents at interview rather than enclose them with the application.

Annual licence renewal

For renewal guidance, contact the Council with your name and registration number. The Secretariat can confirm the current requirements, fees and available payment channels.

Other practitioner services

Certificate of good standing

Contact the Secretariat to request current application instructions. Include your registration number and the purpose of the certificate.

Foreign-trained practitioners and temporary registration

The appropriate registration route depends on your qualifications and circumstances. Contact the Council for advice before submitting an application.

Internship and pre-registration examinations

Ask the Secretariat for the current examination and internship guidance. Contact the Secretariat for examination dates.