Moroccan Medical Students Face Uncertainty as Academic Year Approaches
As Moroccan universities prepare to start the new academic year, a crisis affecting students in the medical, pharmacy, and dentistry faculties remains unresolved after eight months. Despite mediation attempts, no agreement has been reached between students and the Ministries of Health and Higher Education, casting doubt on the upcoming term.
Medical and pharmacy students insist on official recognition of a “white year” and continue to demand amendments to the government’s proposal. The risk of ongoing protests looms large if their requests are not met, with the Ministry of Higher Education planning to assess potential scenarios by the end of August.
The National Committee for Students of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy has criticized the government for its handling of student protests and exam boycotts. They propose various changes to the curriculum and academic regulations to address student concerns.
The crisis could impact the upcoming academic year and aggravate Morocco’s health personnel shortage. Urgent political intervention is needed to restore trust between students and the ministries and resolve the situation before September.