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Temporary Registration

For foreign-trained Medical and Dental Practitioners or time-bound engagement

Who This Is For

Temporary Registration is for foreign-trained practitioners or practitioners engaged for a specific period or purpose in Ghana.

Important Notice

Documents must be vetted BEFORE payment
Payment is only made after successful vetting
Uploads must not exceed 2MB
All documents must be in English (or translated)

Requirements

Diploma(s) / Certificate(s) – Original or Certified Copies
1 Passport Photograph
2 Letters of Reference (8 years practice / PMO)
Registration Fees (after vetting)
Certificate of Good Standing / License
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter from Regional Director of Health Services
Evidence of Employment / Engagement

Photograph Requirements

In colour
Taken within the last 6 months
Plain white or off-white background
Full-face view
Neutral facial expression
Official attire

Any photograph that does not conform will be rejected

Application Process

Fill Out the Online Form

Visit https://mdconline.mdcghana.org
Select Temporary Registration
Upload required documents
Submit and receive temporary code

Print the Completed Form

Return to the portal
Enter email and temporary code
Review and print form

Vetting Before Payment

Submit documents to MDC office
Wait for vetting approval
Payment is made ONLY after vetting

Payment

Pay into MDC Ecobank account
Present pay-in slip to Accra, Kumasi, or Tamale offices
Cash payment NOT accepted

Submission Offices

Accra (Vetting & Payment)
Kumasi (Vetting & Payment)
Tamale (Vetting & Payment)
Takoradi (Vetting only)
Koforidua (Vetting only)
Sunyani (Vetting only)

Payment Information

Cash payment is NOT accepted

BankEcobank
Account NameMedical and Dental Council
Account Number1441001134216
BranchOkponglo

MDC Ecobank MOMO Pay

To use our Ecobank MOMO pay option kindly follow the steps below:

  • Dial *725# on your mobile money number
  • Select 1 (Merchant Payments)
  • Select 1 (Pay Merchant)
  • Enter Till Number (32632565)
  • Enter amount to be paid (Specific Amount to be paid)
  • Enter Description (Specific Description starting with your Name and the purpose of payment. e.g. Dr XXXXX - Registration)
  • Select 1 to confirm payment
  • Enter mobile money pin to approve transaction
  • You will receive a confirmatory text message
  • Take a snapshot of the confirmatory message
  • Then go onto the practitioners' portal (portal.mdcghana.org) to complete your online application
  • Complete the application form online by following the prompts
  • After completing the form click the Next button, and upload a snapshot of the MOMO pay confirmatory message

Need Help?

If you need further clarification, please contact the Registration Unit:

Contact information available on portal