Bahraini dental graduates from Russia cleared to practise profession in Kingdom

TDT | Manama                                                      

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After two long years stuck in a career rut, Bahraini dental graduates from Russia may soon be allowed to practise, as MPs approved an urgent proposal yesterday to recognise their degrees.

The plan, led by MP Hassan Ebrahim and a group of fellow MPs, aims to end the struggles of graduates from Sechenov University in Moscow.

These students enrolled in 2017, when the university was still recognised by Bahrain’s Ministry of Education and the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).

However, a later change in status left them unable to work in Bahrain, despite completing all the required studies and training.

Frustrated

Speaking on their behalf, MP Ebrahim said: “These graduates did everything asked of them. They studied hard, finished their training, and yet they’ve been blocked from working. Their families, who stood by them through years of hard graft, are left baffled and frustrated.”

He added that this hold-up has left the graduates stuck for more than two years.

The plan not only aims to put an end to the graduates’ troubles but also to tackle the shortage of dentists in Bahrain’s public health services.

Waiting times

With the population rising and more pressure on healthcare, employing these graduates could help shorten waiting times and lighten the load on the system. “We need more dentists, and these graduates are ready to get to work,” Ebrahim said.

To ensure they meet the country’s standards, the plan includes a proposal for further training or assessments, such as supervised internships in local hospitals, to make sure the graduates are fully prepared to practise in Bahrain.

Review

The proposal also calls for a review of how foreign universities are recognised, pushing for a clearer system that fits the needs of Bahrain’s healthcare.

There is also a suggestion to issue an annual guide for school-leavers, listing the foreign universities whose degrees will be accepted in Bahrain, to avoid future issues for students.

MPs believe this plan will offer a fair solution for the graduates and help strengthen Bahrain’s healthcare. As Ebrahim summed up: “It’s a matter of fairness.

These students started their studies believing their degrees would be recognised. They deserve the chance to give back to the country that supported them.”