The Medical Education Department at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi, has officially invited applications for its highly sought-after training programs. These positions are open for various specialties and offer a robust clinical training environment starting in July 2026.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the available positions, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines.

🏥 Available Programs & Positions by Department

(Note: Standard prerequisites for all positions include an MBBS degree, completed House Job, and a Valid PMDC registration.)

1. Department of Adult Cardiology

• FCPS Postgraduate Trainee (3 Years): Requires FCPS-I with IMM training completed. IMM passed candidates are preferred.
• Diploma in Cardiology PG Trainee (2 Years): Standard prerequisites apply.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Cardiology training.
• TRMO – Tier I & II (1 Year): Tier II requires MD/Diploma in Cardiology trained or qualified.

2. Department of Interventional Cardiology

• Post Fellow (2 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiology qualified. 06 months of Post-FCPS CCU experience is preferable.

3. Department of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

• Post Fellow (2 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiology qualified.

4. Department of Cardiac Imaging

• Post Fellow (2 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiology qualified.

5. Department of Cardiac Emergency

• Post Fellow – Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC) Certification Program (2 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiology qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Emergency Medicine training.

6. Department of Critical Care Medicine

• Post Fellow (2 Years): FCPS Qualified in General Medicine / Cardiology / Anesthesia / Emergency Medicine / Pulmonology / Nephrology.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Completed FCPS training in the aforementioned specialties.

7. Department of Paediatric Cardiology

• Post Fellow (3 Years): Requires FCPS Paeds Medicine qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Paeds Medicine training.
• TRMO – Tier I & II (1 Year): House job must be in Paeds Medicine. Tier II requires MD/MCPS/Diploma in Paeds trained or qualified.

8. Department of Paeds Cardiac ICU

• Post Fellow (2 Years): Requires FCPS Paeds Medicine qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Paeds Medicine training.
• TRMO – Tier I & II (1 Year): House job must be in Paeds Medicine. Tier II requires MD/MCPS/Diploma in Paeds trained or qualified.

9. Department of Cardiac Surgery

• Post Fellow (2 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiac Surgery qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Cardiac Surgery training.
• FCPS Postgraduate Trainee (3 Years): Requires FCPS-I with IMM training completed. IMM passed candidates are preferred.

10. Department of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery

• Post Fellow (3 Years): Requires FCPS Cardiac Surgery qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Cardiac Surgery training.
• TRMO – Tier I (1 Year): House job must be in Paeds Medicine.

11. Department of Anesthesia

• Post Fellow CTA (2 Years): Requires FCPS Anesthesia qualified.
• FCPS CTA (3 Years): Requires FCPS-I with IMM training completed.
• FCPS Postgraduate Trainee (2 Years): Requires FCPS-I (Anesthesia) qualified.
• Clinical Fellow (1 Year): Requires completed FCPS Anesthesia training.
• TRMO – Tier II (1 Year): Requires MD/MCPS/Diploma in Anesthesia trained or qualified.

📋 How to Apply

1. Online Portal: All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official NICVD portal. Please log in to http://pgme.nicvd.org/ to begin your application.
2. Single Position Limitation: Candidates may only apply for one position at a time.
3. Submission Format: No hard copies or courier submissions will be accepted.
4. Application Deadline: The last date to apply is Monday, May 25, 2026. Ensure your application is submitted before the portal becomes inactive.

📌 Important Terms & Conditions

• Merit-Based: Selection will be purely on a merit basis. Candidates from all over Pakistan are encouraged to apply.
• Interviews: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview/test. (No TA/DA will be provided).
• Government Employees: Must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.
• Foreign Applicants: Must hold a valid Student Visa and PMDC certificate.
• Exclusivity: All courses are full-time. Working with any other organization during the training period is strictly prohibited (Except for TRMO Tier I & II).
• Fees & Stipend: Application processing and admission fees apply. Stipends will be provided as per established NICVD policies.

📞 Contact Information for Queries

For further details, you can reach out to the Medical Education Department:

• Location: Fifth Floor, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Rafiqui (H.J.), Shaheed Road, Karachi, 75510, Pakistan.
• Phone: 021-99201271 (5 Lines), Ext: 329
• Email: dme@nicvd.org
• Website: www.nicvd.org