What is the difference between date of qualification and date of graduation?
The date of qualification is the date on which a University Board agrees the results and issues a pass list, then notifies the trainees of the result. The date of graduation is the date of the award ceremony. Some medical schools have a period of many months between the date of qualification and the date of graduation, so the date of graduation is not a reliable indicator of when the applicant passed their degree and how up to date their clinical knowledge and skills may be. The relevant date for our application process is when an applicant passed their qualification, not when they graduated. If you are still unsure, we recommend that you speak with your medical school for further guidance.
