Royal College of Psychiatrists Faces Criticism Over Qatar Exam Partnership
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is facing growing criticism from its members following the announcement of a partnership with Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to host international psychiatry examinations in Doha . The collaboration, aimed at expanding access for overseas candidates, has triggered concerns over Qatar’s human rights record and potential ethical implications for the college. Over 150 Psychiatrists Sign Letter Against the Qatar Deal According to reports, more than 150 psychiatrists from top UK universities and hospitals have signed a joint letter addressed to the RCPsych president. The letter warns that a partnership with Qatar’s state-run medical system could cause reputational harm to the college due to ongoing allegations of human rights violations in the Gulf nation. “A commercial relationship with Qatar’s public health system, a de facto branch of its government, risks damaging the college’s credibility,” the letter states. Th...