Pharmacy Institutions To Celebrate 4th National Pharmacovigilance Week 2024
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular requesting all pharmacy institutions to celebrate the 4th National Pharmacovigilance Week from September 17th to 23rd, 2024. All pharmacy institutions are encouraged to participate in the event by creating informational materials such as posters, banners, and pamphlets.
NMC Withdraws Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a circular withdrawing and canceling the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024, which were published on August 31, 2024. This withdrawal notification was issued on September 5, 2024.
INC Urges Nursing Institutions to Submit Compliance Reports
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a reminder to medical institutions that have not yet received suitability renewal for the academic year 2024-25. The deadline for uploading compliance reports has been extended to September 30, 2024.
NMC Backtracks on College of Physicians and Surgeons Course Discontinuation
The Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn its previous notice regarding the discontinuation of courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai. This decision follows the Bombay High Court’s order of August 22, 2024, which stayed the PGMEB’s earlier decision.
New Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024
The CBME guidelines, developed in collaboration with expert groups, aim to transform medical education in India by focusing on developing essential competencies in medical graduates. The CBME framework encompasses three volumes on varied subjects. The NMC believes that the CBME guidelines will equip medical graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide high-quality patient care in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape.
NMC Revises Performance Bank Guarantee Requirements for Medical Colleges
These revised rates and tenures are applicable for both performance bank guarantees and electronic bank guarantees (e-PBGs). Medical colleges are required to comply with these changes when submitting applications. These changes will take effect from the academic year 2025-26.
Process For Registration On National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
The NMR portal offers a user-friendly online process for doctors to register. Medical colleges, institutions, and State Medical Councils are integrated with the NMR portal for seamless data sharing. Existing MBBS doctors registered with the Indian Medical Register (IMR) need to re-register on the NMR portal.
New Government Directives To Ensure Safety and Security of Industrial Training Institutes
The measures are aimed at ensuring a safe learning environment for all trainees, with specific focus on women trainees and the overall infrastructure of training institutions.
New Policy Notification: UPSC to Use Aadhaar Authentication for Candidates
The Central Government has authorized the UPSC to utilize Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis. This means that while the use of Aadhaar for verification is not mandatory, it will be available as an option for candidates.
Presence of Body But No Peace of Mind
The Delhi High Court has proposed the formation of a committee reconsider mandatory attendance and formulate uniform practices for attendance requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The Court observed that teaching methods have evolved significantly, especially post-COVID-19, with the increasing prevalence of virtual classes and online examinations. This shift calls into question the relevance and necessity of mandatory attendance requirements in the modern educational landscape.
