MCJ Closure Notice Dec. 2024
The office will be closed on December 23, 2024, and will reopen on January 2, 2025.
New fees for Practicing Certificates
Negligent doctor slapped with one-year suspension
The Medical Council of Jamaica (MCJ) has imposed a one-year suspension of a medical doctor stationed at the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary. Dr Mohammed Khan was found guilty of negligence following posthumous complaints from the relatives of one of his patients, who subsequently died after having received medical treatment. Khan was found guilty […]
Medical Council of Jamaica Announces More CME Hours for Doctors
Medical doctors will be required to complete two additional hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) specifically dedicated to mental health and wellness in order to renew their practising certificates come January 2024. The Medical Council of Jamaica (MCJ) noted that this critical update forms part of its commitment to advancing the healthcare system and ensuring […]
2019 Members of Medical Council of Jamaica approved
Approval has been given by Cabinet for the appointment of the 13-member Medical Council. The primary duty of the Medical Council of Jamaica is to protect the public by regulating the conditions of medical practice across Jamaica. “In keeping with Section 4 of the Medical Act, the functions of the Council will include to: register […]