The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi — Pakistan’s most prestigious cardiac hospital — has announced NICVD Training Positions 2026 through its Medical Education Department. This is a major opportunity for MBBS doctors across the country who want to build a specialised career in cardiovascular medicine, surgery, critical care, or anesthesia, making NICVD Training Positions 2026 an excellent pathway for young medical professionals seeking advanced clinical training in Pakistan.
Applications are invited strictly through the official online portal at http://pgme.nicvd.org/. No courier or by-hand submission will be accepted. Training is set to begin from July 2026, and a stipend will be provided as per NICVD policies.
About NICVD Karachi
NICVD is Pakistan’s foremost cardiac hospital and a premier postgraduate training institution. It handles thousands of complex cardiac cases every year and is the country’s leading centre for interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, paediatric cardiac surgery, and cardiac imaging. Its Medical Education Department runs structured, internationally benchmarked training programmes affiliated with CPSP for FCPS and recognised by the PMDC.
Training at NICVD means exposure to high-volume complex cases, dedicated faculty, and world-class cardiac facilities — making its fellowships among the most sought-after credentials in Pakistani medicine.
Available Departments and Positions
NICVD has opened training seats across 10 departments. Here is a complete breakdown:
1. Department of Adult Cardiology
- FCPS Postgraduate Trainee – 3 Years
- Diploma in Cardiology PG Trainee – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier I – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier II – 1 Year
2. Department of Interventional Cardiology
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
3. Department of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
4. Department of Cardiac Imaging
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
5. Department of Cardiac Emergency
- Post Fellow (ACVC Certification Program) – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
6. Department of Critical Care Medicine
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
7. Department of Paediatric Cardiology
- Post Fellow – 3 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier I – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier II – 1 Year
8. Department of Paeds Cardiac ICU
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier I – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier II – 1 Year
9. Department of Cardiac Surgery
- Post Fellow – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- FCPS Postgraduate Trainee – 3 Years
10. Department of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- Post Fellow – 3 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier I – 1 Year
11. Department of Anesthesia
- Post Fellow CTA – 2 Years
- FCPS CTA – 3 Years
- FCPS Postgraduate Trainee – 2 Years
- Clinical Fellow – 1 Year
- TRMO – Tier II – 1 Year
Eligibility Criteria for NICVD training positions 2026
While requirements vary slightly by position and department, the core eligibility across all positions is:
- MBBS degree
- Completed House Job
- Valid PMDC registration
Additional requirements by position type:
FCPS Postgraduate Trainee (Cardiology/Surgery/Anesthesia): FCPS-I with IMM training completed. Preference given to IMM passed candidates.
Post Fellow (Interventional, Electrophysiology, Imaging, Cardiac Emergency): FCPS Cardiology Qualified. For Interventional Cardiology, 6 months of post-FCPS CCU experience is preferred.
Post Fellow (Critical Care Medicine): FCPS Qualified in General Medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonology, or Nephrology.
Post Fellow (Paediatric Cardiology / Paeds Cardiac ICU): FCPS Paeds Medicine Qualified.
Post Fellow CTA / FCPS CTA (Anesthesia): FCPS Anesthesia Qualified, or FCPS-I with IMM training respectively.
Clinical Fellow: Relevant FCPS training completed in the respective specialty.
TRMO – Tier I: MBBS and House Job. For Paeds departments, House Job in Paeds Medicine is required.
TRMO – Tier II: MBBS, House Job, and MD/Diploma in Cardiology or relevant specialty trained or qualified.
How to Apply
- Visit http://pgme.nicvd.org/ and log in or create your account.
- Select the position and department you wish to apply for. You can only apply for one position at a time.
- Complete your application with accurate personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload all required documents — MBBS degree, House Job letter, valid PMDC certificate, FCPS qualification (if applicable), NOC for government employees, and for foreign applicants: valid Student Visa and PMDC certificate.
- Submit before the deadline. The portal will go inactive after Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview/Test. No TA/DA is admissible for attending.
Important Terms and Conditions
- Applications are accepted through the online portal only. No courier or hand submissions.
- A candidate can apply for one position only at a time.
- Selection is purely merit-based and open to applicants from all over Pakistan.
- No TA/DA will be given for appearing in the interview or test.
- Government employees must apply through the proper channel and bring an NOC at the time of interview.
- Foreign applicants must have a valid Student Visa and PMDC certificate.
- All positions are full-time. Working with any other organisation during training is not allowed — except TRMO Tier I and Tier II.
- An application processing fee and admission fee will be applicable.
- Stipend will be provided as per NICVD policies.
- Training will commence from July 2026.
Contact and Further Information
Medical Education Department National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Fifth Floor, Rafiqui (H.J.) Shaheed Road, Karachi
Phone: 021-99201271 (5 Lines), Ext: 329 Email: dme@nicvd.org Website: www.nicvd.org Application Portal: http://pgme.nicvd.org/
Final Word
The NICVD Training Positions 2026 are among the most competitive and rewarding medical training opportunities in Pakistan. Whether you are just starting your postgraduate journey or looking to pursue a subspecialty fellowship after your FCPS, NICVD offers a structured, high-calibre training environment that is hard to match anywhere in the country.
The last date is May 25, 2026 — visit pgme.nicvd.org, get your documents ready, and apply before the window closes.
