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SC seeks NMC reply on plea that 70% medical colleges do not pay or scrimp on stipend to interns

SC seeks NMC response on 70% medical colleges not paying stipend to MBBS interns. CJI Chandrachud says mandate of 2021 Regulations can't be breached, interns must be paid

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Midwife education facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges

The Royal College of Midwives is now calling for ‘substantial and sustained investment’ in higher education.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Ten students of Gandhi Medical College suspended for ragging

Ten Gandhi Medical College students suspended for a year for ragging. Complaint lodged with UGC anti-ragging cell. NMC issued circular to respond to harassment/ragging complaints. NMC website (nmc.org.in) for lodging complaints. Zero tolerance for ragging in medical colleges.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Madurai Respiratory Society expresses concern over removal of respiratory medicine from mandatory list of UG medical education

The members of the Madurai Respiratory Society have expressed concern over the recent decision made by the NMC undergraduate medical education board to remove the Respiratory Medicine (TB and Chest Disease, Chest Diseases) Department from the mandatory list of undergraduate medical education.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Omission of pulmonology dept. under new NMC norms draws flak

NMC rolls out new guidelines for medical colleges; 21 departments in MBBS program, 900 beds incl. 30 ICU beds, 150 MBBS students, Skill Lab & Yoga Dept. mandated. Pulmonology omitted, raising questions. Doctors concerned burden of omission will fall on other departments.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

New NMC norms: generic drug prescriptions will shift balance between physicians and pharmacists, say doctors

While generic medicines are not opposed, concerns over their bioavailability, efficacy, and overall effectiveness in treating diseases remain.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Can’t be forced to do the work of chemists or prescribe poor quality drugs to patients: IMA

Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands government intervene to stop forcing doctors to prescribe generic drugs, citing quality concerns. It suggests ordering pharma companies to manufacture drugs without brand names. It questions why branded drugs should be licensed if doctors can't prescribe them.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Overseas medical students cautioned to follow guidelines to be able to register in India

The National Medical Commission has cautioned students opting to pursue undergraduate medical courses abroad to strictly follow the guidelines issued by it, or face disqualification to register or work in India

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Parliament proceedings | India has 482 recognised medical colleges: Health Ministry informs Lok Sabha

There are a total of 482 recognised medical colleges in the country, with Karnataka having the maximum at 56, MoS for Health and Family Welfare informed the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023