The Tamil Nadu government is seeking permission from the National Medical Commission to increase MBBS seats in eight government-run medical colleges, aiming to provide more opportunities for aspiring medical students and address the rising competition for admission. The state also plans to establish new medical colleges in six districts with funding from the Centre.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to Maharashtra to strengthen the state’s healthcare system by establishing new medical colleges, promoting quality medical education, and addressing the shortage of doctors in underserved regions. This investment aims to improve access to tertiary healthcare, enhance medical infrastructure, and boost the quality of medical education in India.
The global medical education market is poised for substantial growth, with revenue projected to reach US$ 35.11 billion in 2024 and US$ 57.95 billion by 2034. This growth is fueled by advancements in healthcare infrastructure and a rising demand for qualified medical professionals. The report highlights key trends, including the increasing popularity of team-based learning and interdisciplinary education, as well as the challenges posed by a shortage of trained educators and resource constraints.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has announced the schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2024. The registration process for the first round of counselling will begin on August 18, 2024, and continue until August 24, 2024. Candidates aspiring for MBBS and BDS programs in Chhattisgarh can access the detailed schedule and apply on the official website: cgdme.in.
Doctors and medical students in Mumbai protested on Tuesday, following a nationwide shutdown of OPD services in response to the tragic murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The protest highlighted the history of RG Kar Medical College, a pioneering institution established by Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar, and raised concerns about the appointment of a former principal amidst the ongoing investigation.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 exam, scheduled for August 11th. The court rejected the plea citing the inconvenience of travel to allocated test centers for a small number of candidates as an insufficient reason to disrupt the exam for over 2 lakh students. The court also expressed concerns about the potential for future petitions seeking postponements based on similar grounds.
This week’s data-driven insights explore various economic trends, including workforce reductions at Reliance Industries, credit-deposit mismatch worries in India, growing US recession fears, and the impact of food inflation. We also examine challenges faced by young farmers and the government’s response to the medical entrance exam fiasco.
Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has directed officials to fill Group A vacancies, including 650 Assistant Professor positions and 1200 nurses, through a competitive examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). This move aims to bring transparency and fairness to the recruitment process and combat allegations of corruption and nepotism.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is introducing face recognition attendance for medical faculty to combat the issue of ‘ghost faculty’ using fake thumb impressions to mark attendance. This move comes after concerns about the quality of medical education being affected by absenteeism among faculty staff. The NMC is taking a serious approach to address this problem, with potential penalties ranging from 10 lakh to 1 crore for colleges that fail to comply with regulations.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has requested district administrations to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET PG 2024 exam on August 11, emphasizing the need for security and integrity. However, the All FMGs Association (AFA) raised concerns after a letter from NBEMS outlining exam details was leaked, questioning the exam’s security. NBEMS has clarified that the letter contained general instructions and that a needless hype is being created around the alleged leak.
