Dermatology PG Induction Guide 2026-27: Training, Books, Hospitals and Cut-offs

Dermatology treats skin, hair and nail disease, with growing work in cosmetic and laser procedures. Seats are few and competition is among the highest of any specialty.

Training routes

FCPS-II Dermatology usually takes four years. MCPS is offered at some hospitals. Check the current CPSP regulations for whether dermatology trainees sit the IMM.

Hospitals we know of that train in dermatology: Diploma at 5 hospitals, FCPS-II at 20 hospitals, MCPS at 6 hospitals, MD at 3 hospitals, MS at 1 hospital. These counts come from the Programme Finder and update as new adverts are posted.

FCPS Part I

For CPSP training you need a pass in FCPS Part I in Medicine and Allied before you can register. Some hospitals and universities also run their own entry test, usually multiple-choice questions on basic and clinical sciences. Practise BCQs every day; our question of the day and the Path2Pass question banks are a good place to start.

Standard basic science texts for Part I: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology, Robbins Basic Pathology, Lippincott or Katzung Pharmacology, and Langman's Medical Embryology.

Books for training and the induction test

• Rook's Textbook of Dermatology
• Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
• Fitzpatrick's Dermatology
• Clinical Dermatology (Habif)
• Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology

CPSP publishes the official reading list with each curriculum. Check it on cpsp.edu.pk, since editions and lists change.

Hospitals offering dermatology training

• Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU), Larkana Larkana FCPS-II · Diploma
• Ziauddin University Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS · Diploma
• Postgraduate Medical Centre, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro Jamshoro Diploma
• Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro FCPS-II · Diploma
• Capital Hospital Islamabad FCPS-II · MS · MD
• Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro FCPS-II
• Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi FCPS-II
• Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana FCPS-II
• Quaid-e-azam Medical College / Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur MCPS
• Punjab Medical College / Allied Hospital Faisalabad FCPS-II · MCPS
• Federal Medical and Dental College Islamabad FCPS-II
• Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad FCPS-II · MD
• Allama Iqbal Medical College / Jinnah Hospital Lahore MCPS
• CMH Lahore Medical College Lahore FCPS-II
• School of Nursing, Ali Fatima Hospital Lahore FCPS-II
• Combined Military Hospital Jhelum FCPS-II

See all 25 hospitals and filter by city in the Programme Finder.

Trained in dermatology? Review your hospital to help the next candidates.

Cut-offs and closing merits

At the JPMC January 2026 induction, Dermatology had 4 expected slots. The last candidate within them scored 48 NTS marks and the top candidate 50. See the provisional list.

Work out your own score with the merit calculator. Selected this session? Share your merit.

Recent dermatology inductions on this site

• SMBBMU Larkana Postgraduate Admission January 2027 – MS, MD, PhD, M.Phil, MSPH, MSN, Diplomas & FCPS-II Training Courses | Sindh Domicile | Last Date 23 November 2026 | Entry Tests 9 & 10 December 2026 4 Nov 2026
• Ziauddin University Postgraduate Training Admissions 2026-27 – FCPS-II, MD/MS, MCPS & Diploma (Last Date 14 Nov 2026) 25 Oct 2026
• LUMHS Postgraduate Admissions 2027 – PhD, M.Phil, Masters, Diploma & Ultrasonology Courses at Jamshoro (Last Date 16 Nov 2026) 24 Oct 2026
• LUMHS Admission Notice: FCPS-II Courses (Session Jan 2026) at PNS Shifa Hospital 22 Jan 2026
• D-Derm LUMHS Exam Prep: The Ultimate Syllabus Breakdown 18 Jan 2026
• LUMHS (Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences), Jamshoro circulars regarding the Computer Based Entry Test for Postgraduate Courses for the Academic Session 2026 8 Jan 2026
• Selection of Post Graduate and House Job Trainees at the Capital Hospital, Islamabad 25 Dec 2025

Most CPSP programmes start in January and July, and adverts usually appear two to three months before. Follow the hospitals you want on the Live Induction Tracker and check the induction calendar.

The interview

Panels often show photographs. Practise describing a lesion properly: site, size, shape, colour, surface and distribution.

See the questions panels ask, and share yours after your interview.

Frequently asked questions

Rules, seats and durations change between sessions. Always confirm with CPSP, the university or the hospital advert before you apply.