Following the tragic death of a medical student due to alleged ragging, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strong warning to medical colleges, demanding stricter anti-ragging measures and highlighting the urgent need for compliance with existing regulations.
The National Medical Commission (NMC)’s revised Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum has sparked controversy due to the omission of key disability and transgender rights provisions, drawing criticism from activists and international organizations. The exclusion of essential terms, removal of disability competencies, and use of outdated terminology have raised concerns about inclusivity and equity in medical education.
The National Medical Commission (NMC), India’s apex medical education regulator, is facing an internal crisis with its four autonomous boards operating in a chaotic manner, leading to conflicting decisions and undermining the quality of medical education. The NMC has flagged these issues to the Union health ministry, seeking intervention to resolve the internal disputes and restore order.
Indian stock markets saw a decline, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 ending in the red, driven by profit booking and global concerns. Meanwhile, the National Medical Commission sparked controversy by reintroducing lesbianism as a ‘sexual offense’ in its curriculum. PM Modi’s visit to Singapore aimed to bolster bilateral ties and attract investment.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has sparked outrage by revising its forensic medical curriculum to reintroduce ‘lesbianism’ as a ‘sexual offence,’ contradicting a 2022 Madras High Court directive. The updated curriculum also emphasizes the ‘importance of the hymen’ and defines ‘virginity’ and ‘defloration,’ further fueling concerns about perpetuating outdated and discriminatory practices.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has mandated all hospitals and medical colleges to publicly disclose details of their fellowship programs for foreign nationals. This move aims to streamline the temporary registration process for international students and prevent exploitation by unscrupulous institutions.
The Supreme Court has directed the National Medical Council (NMC) to review its guidelines for assessing disabilities in medical students, particularly those with mental health conditions. This comes after an MBBS aspirant challenged the denial of reservation under the Persons With Disabilities (PwD) quota due to a mental health condition. The court has asked for an affidavit from the NMC within eight weeks.
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.
A nationwide inspection by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has revealed that approximately 80% of Indian medical colleges fall short of the minimum criteria set by the regulator. The inspection uncovered severe deficiencies, including absenteeism of faculty, inadequate infrastructure, and student grievances related to ragging, poor hostels, and strained student-teacher relationships.
