The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has officially announced the opening of its Housemanship Application Portal for 2025. This opportunity is strictly for fresh medical and dental graduates who have received their provisional registration certificates during their induction.
All eligible candidates are required to apply through the centralized housemanship system managed by MDCN. The Council has warned applicants not to approach hospitals or MDCN officials directly to seek placement, as such actions may lead to automatic disqualification.
If you are looking to begin your medical career through housemanship at a Federal Training Institution, this guide provides everything you need to know about eligibility, registration, portal access, approved hospitals and important dates.
How to Register on MDCN Housemanship Portal 2025
All interested applicants must complete their registration through the official MDCN housemanship portal: www.housemanship.mdcn.gov.ng.
Here are the steps to register:
1. Create a Profile – Candidates must sign up on the portal using their valid email address and phone number.
2. Upload Required Documents – You will need your provisional registration certificate, induction details, and personal information.
3. Apply for Housemanship Slots – After profile creation, applicants can view available slots across approved Federal Hospitals.
4. Submit Your Application – Choose your preferred hospital (if available) and submit your application through the portal.
Important Notice: Creating a profile on the portal does not guarantee placement. Selection depends on available slots and MDCN approval.
Guidelines for MDCN Housemanship Application
MDCN has set out strict rules for all applicants:
- Do not contact Federal hospitals directly. Applications must go through the centralized portal only.
- Avoid using third parties or representatives (including parents, relatives, or agents) to process your application.
- Follow only approved application procedures. Any violation may result in suspension from the housemanship program.
Approved Federal Hospitals for MDCN Housemanship 2025
- This 2025 update applies strictly to 46 Federal Hospitals approved for housemanship training.
- Each hospital has a limited number of slots based on MDCN’s training requirements.
- If your preferred hospital is not displayed on the portal, it means that facility has no available slot at the moment.
In addition to Federal Hospitals, there are also 70 non-federal hospitals (state, private, military) offering housemanship placements. Interested applicants are advised to contact such institutions directly for available opportunities.
Key Notes for 2025 Applicants
1. Eligibility: Only newly inducted medical and dental graduates with provisional registration certificates can apply.
2. Portal Opening Date: Applications officially begin on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025.
3. Limited Slots: Hospitals only accept candidates based on available capacity.
4. Mandatory Training: Housemanship is a compulsory step before full registration with MDCN.