Ministry of Education Clarification

The Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education issued a clarification regarding the conduction of the Colloquium examination in the General Medicine specialty for the year 2026. They confirmed that students who pass the written and oral examinations will be required to undertake this clinical exam, commonly known internationally as the OSCE pattern. This step is in line with the established system since 1959 and aims to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of clinical examinations. The ministry clarified that the exam will include all participants in the 2026 cycle, with flexible scheduling options, including a date on September 5 and exceptional exams scheduled for December 2026 and 2027. There is also the possibility of organizing the exam at times that align with students' return to Lebanon. Furthermore, the statement permitted students to request a review of their written results to ensure a fair opportunity to participate and demonstrate the necessary professional competencies of a doctor.

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