Female Medical Graduates Demand Exit Exam Access After Three Years of Exclusion

As the registration process for the medical council’s Exit Exam begins for male candidates, a number of female graduates from medical faculties have called for the exam to be held for them as well—a request that remains unanswered after three years of exclusion.

According to these graduates, for three consecutive years, women have been denied entry to the Exit Exam. This restriction, imposed under Taliban administration, has severely challenged women’s equal access to professional medical procedures.

Doctors warn that if this situation continues, it could have serious consequences for the country’s healthcare system. With fewer female doctors, access to health services for women and children in many provinces will become even more limited.

Najm-us-Sama Shafajo, president of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, stated that establishing a clear policy for the women’s section and allowing female candidates to take the Exit Exam would be a logical and necessary solution. However, the Taliban administration has yet to clarify its position on female participation in this exam, while registration for men is ongoing.