Step 1

• The Registrar will email the template for application (form 1) to the applicant.
• The applicant should email a softcopy and submit a hard copy of the duly completed form 1 to Registrar.
• The SLMC evaluates the application (form 1). 
• If the application (form 1) is approved proceed to step 2.
• If the application does not satisfy the evaluation criteria and is rejected, the Council will submit its recommendation for rejection to the Hon. Minister for ratification of the decision.
• If a Dental Degree Programme offered by a University is rejected they can re-apply only after two calendar years from the date of rejection.

Step 2

• If the application (form 1) is approved, the Registrar will email the template for form 2. 
• The applicant should email a softcopy and submit a hard copy of the duly completed form 2 to the Registrar.
• If application (form 2) satisfies the evaluation process of the Council, the Council will recognise the medical degree programme for a period of 5 calendar years.
• The SLMC website will be updated with the university name, address and qualification recognized.
• If the application does not satisfy the evaluation criteria and is rejected, the Council will submit its recommendation for rejection to the Hon. Minister for ratification of the decision.
• If a Dental Degree Programme offered by a University is rejected they can re-apply only after two calendar years from the date of rejection.

The Dental Degree Programme offered by the University is valid for five (5) calendar years from the date of recognition.

Renewal of recognition should be done before the expiry of the current period of recognition. The review process takes six months, therefore it is advisable to submit the application for renewal six months prior to the date of expiry of the current period of recognition.