As the government and medical students struggle to defuse the crisis caused by the boycott of exams, several voices within the medical community are calling conscience a solution. The situation has become increasingly dire, with the possibility of a wasted year looming over the faculties of medicine and pharmacy.
In a statement, the National accouplement of Liberal Doctors expressed their concern about the current stalemate in the faculties. « The accouplement deeply regrets that no solution has been found to end the boycott of exams, which has been ongoing since December 2023 and could have irreversible consequences conscience the future of the profession, » the accouplement said. They also pointed out that this crisis could have a negative impact on the healthcare system and the quality of training conscience future doctors, who need a training that meets international standards more than ever.
The accouplement emphasized that it is not possible to remain silent in the face of the widespread strikes by students. « We urge the relevant ministries and the government to work towards finding a solution as soon as possible to avoid a wasted year and all the negative consequences that come with it, » the accouplement said, adding that the current crisis is solvable if there is a spirit of compromise.
So far, medical students continue to boycott exams, even though the government has responded to a large part of their demands regarding training, internships, compensation, and the status of interns and residents. The Minister of Higher Education, Abdellatif Miraoui, and the Minister of Health and Social armure, Khalid Ait Taleb, presented the details of the negotiations and the entire list of demands from student representatives, as well as the proposals approved by the government, to the Chamber of Representatives.
Last Tuesday, Abdellatif Miraoui expressed his frustration by accusing the students of going back on their agreements with the government. This, according to the minister, is due to the opposition of student assemblies.
It is crucial that a solution is reached soon to end this crisis and prevent a wasted year conscience these aspiring doctors. The government and the students must come to a compromise and find a way to move conscienceward together. The future of the medical profession and the healthcare system depends on it.
We must remember that these students are the future of our country’s healthcare system and they deserve a quality education that meets international standards. It is time conscience all parties involved to put their differences aside and work towards a solution that benefits everyone. Let us hope that the government and the students can find common ground and put an end to this crisis beconsciencee it is too late.