The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation has presented a revised proposal aimed at addressing student demands by maintaining the shorter curriculum for new students, particularly those entering their first year of study in 2023-2024.
However, the government’s suggestion has become a major sticking point as medical students rejected a recent government proposal they argue could create divisions within their ranks.
“While the ministry’s overall offer is positive, we are still awaiting more specific details regarding the fate of first-year students,” a source told Hespres Ar.
“We cannot allow divisions to emerge within our ranks after the level of unity we have achieved through our collective struggle,” the source added.
The students said that the current juncture is crucial to ensure that no cohort of medical students feels like a sacrificial pawn in a broader battle over medical education in Morocco.
They pointed to specific progress made on issues such as disciplinary actions, student councils, and grade adjustments but expressed concerns about the proposal’s long-term implications.
“There are rumors circulating about no longer supporting the first-year students, which are causing significant unrest among students, and these rumours are unfounded,” the students told Hespress Ar.
The students are waiting for a written version of the ministry’s proposal to be presented to their general assemblies for discussion and voting.
They said that a participatory decision-making process is paramount, referencing their collaborative approach adopted under the previous minister.
Responding to concerns about potential divisions among students, the students said that the committee represents the interests of all medical students, regardless of their year of study.
They further added that first-year students have made significant sacrifices and contributions to the ongoing struggle.
“We are not advocating for any particular outcome,” the students said. “We simply want to provide our members with the information they need to make informed decisions.”
The students explained that the committee is still working to decide the fate of first-year students.
“We await a final decision on whether the seventh year will be optional or if the sixth year will be extended to cover the same curriculum,” the students said.
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