Fake/Forged Letter of Permission to GSL Medical College
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently uncovered a case of forgery involving a letter issued to GSL Medical College in Rajahmundry. The forged letter falsely claimed an increase in seats for MD-Radio Diagnosis from 10 to 24 for the academic year 2023-24.
Celebration of Pharmacists Day on 25th September, 2023
The celebration of pharmacists day is a valuable tool to promote the profession and honour the crucial role played by pharmacists in improving global outcomes. The theme of this years’ pharmacists day is, ‘Pharmacists Strengthening Health Systems- Angdaan Mahadan’.
NMC pre-pones Weekly Public Hearing
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has preponed its Weekly Public Hearing from 7th September, 2023 to 6th September, 2023. This notice was issued on 4th September, 2023.
National Medical Commission Takes Steps to Prevent Fake Permissions for Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has taken action in response to reports of fake Letter of Permission (LoP) and Continuation of Recognition (CoR) being issued to medical colleges in the name of the President or Members of the Boards. To curb such fraudulent activities, the NMC has introduced a new protocol for issuing LoPs, CoRs, and Appeal orders, which will now bear the digital signature of the concerned Member or President.
DCI publishes its Final Counselling Schedule for MDS Course for 2023-24
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has published its Final Counselling Schedule for MDS Course for Academic Session 2023-24. As per the Schedule, the PG Session for MDS Courses for the academic year 2023 will commence from 5th September, 2023.
INC announces the Results of the entrance examination under National Consortium for PhD in Nursing
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced the results of the entrance examination under National Consortium for PhD in nursing. INC had conducted the entrance examination on 20th August 2023.
Indian Nursing Council notifies 31st October as Deadline in Compliance Matters
Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notification that 31st October, 2023 will be its Deadline in Compliance Matters. If the suitability renewal is not given to any institution because of compliance matter, it may be uploaded for compliance in the same application form by using same user ID and password.
3rd National Pharmacovigilance Week 2023
The circular instructs all pharmacy institutions to celebrate the 3rd National Pharmacovigilance Week 2023 from 17th September to 23rd September, 2023. The theme for the Pharmacovigilance Week will be, ‘boosting public confidence in pharmacovigilance’.
Dental Colleges Directed to Upload MDS/PG Diploma Course Admissions for 2023-24 on DCI Website
To ensure a seamless process and prevent last-minute complications, dental institutions are strongly urged to upload student details gradually, immediately after the joining of students in each counseling round. Dental institutions are warned against uploading details of students without authentic admissions, and they are reminded that they bear the responsibility of providing accurate information.
NMC warns against Forged Letters Misleading Medical Colleges
The Directorate of Medical Education in states and union territories (UTs) across the country has been formally requested to allocate seats for Under Graduate-MBBS and Post Graduate-Broad Specialty and Super Specialty programs for the academic year 2023-24 based solely on the information available on the official website of the National Medical Commission.
