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The Seychelles Medical and Dental Council ensures the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice in healthcare. We regulate and support medical and dental practitioners to promote safe, quality care for all in Seychelles.

The Functions of the Council

  • to monitor the competence and regulate the performance of persons exercising the profession of medical practitioners and dentists in Seychelles for the purpose of promoting and upholding the highest possible standard of medical and dental practices in Seychelles
  • to cause to be kept, subject to this Act, a register of medical practitioners and dentists practising in Seychelles
  • to investigate allegations of serious professional misconduct and malpractice and take appropriate action in respect thereof

Capacity Building Workshop: Strengthening Health Professional Regulation

SMDC Enhances Council Leadership and Regulatory Expertise The Seychelles Medical and Dental Council (SMDC) recently participated in a capacity-building workshop alongside fellow health regulatory bodies, held from 23 to 24 July 2025. This intensive two-day programme focused on strengthening professional self-regulation and enhancing the effectiveness of council leadership. Participants delved into the fundamentals of health […]

SMDC Participates in Conference on Access to Information and Media Freedom

Savoy Resort and Spa. Beau Vallon – SMDC participates in a half-day conference organised by the Information Commission in collaboration with UNESCO and the Centre for Law and Democracy. SMDC information officer, Mrs Nathacia Barra, joined information officers from government ministries and affiliated bodies in a half-day workshop regarding their responsibilities under the Access to Information […]

Meet the Candidates

Dr. Luis Campanella (Doctor – Public) Biography: My name is Dr. Luis Campanella, and I was born in Valencia, Venezuela, on March 10, 1987. I graduated as a General Practitioner in 2012 from the Universidad Nacional Experimental Rómulo Gallegos in Venezuela. In 2016, I moved to Seychelles, where I have been working in the community […]

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New Registration

New Registration

The Seychelles Medical and Dental Council is now accepting applications from candidates who meet the specified criteria for registration. Click Here to Begin the Registration Process

New Registration

New Registration

The Seychelles Medical and Dental Council is now accepting applications from candidates who meet the specified criteria for registration. Click Here to Begin the Registration Process

New Registration

New Registration

The Seychelles Medical and Dental Council is now accepting applications from candidates who meet the specified criteria for registration. Click Here to Begin the Registration Process

Your Right to Raise a Complaint

If you wish to file a complaint against a medical practitioner or dentist, it must comply with the requirements outlined in Section 10(1) of the Act.