UGMEB issues New Guidelines for MBBS Course
The Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) has released a circular setting out comprehensive guidelines for the MBBS course in response to the recently published Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023. The newly issued guidelines encompass various aspects of the MBBS course, aiming to enhance the quality of medical education and ensure the well-rounded development of future medical professionals.
NMC seeks feedback on National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations, 2023
These draft regulations are now open for public comments. Interested parties are requested to share their comments within 30 days of the publication of this notice, i.e. by 9th July, 2023.
UGC Committee recommends broad guiding principles to be adhered to specify the nomenclature of degrees
The degree nomenclature may be modified to be in sync with international norms. Accordingly, in case of specialisation or a major subject at the undergraduate level, the programme nomenclature on the degree certificate awarded to the students may also be written as “Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science in specialisation”. For example, a Bachelor of Arts in Music may also be a free to offer interdisciplinary and innovative specialisation in these programmes.
Applications Open for Various Positions in the NMC
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has invited applications for the positions of Chairman, Secretary, and Member of the National Medical Commission (NMC), as well as President and Members of the Autonomous Boards of the NMC. The last date for receipt of applications is 30th June, 2023, no later than 4 pm Indian Standard Time.
Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
These regulations set forth new guidelines for medical institutions and deemed universities to improve the quality of undergraduate medical education and ensure the overall welfare of students. The regulations aim to create a comprehensive and competent curriculum, promote competency-based medical education, encourage self-directed learning, and maintain high ethical standards.
Establishment of New Medical Institutions, Starting of New Medical Courses, Increase of Seats for Existing Courses & Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has introduced a new mandate stating that no medical college or medical institution can be established, and no new medical course can be started without obtaining written permission from the MARB. Medical institutions must obtain permission from the MARB to increase the number of seats.
UGC measures for Implementing the National Education Policy for Environmental Education
the University Grants Commission (UGC) has produced a document aimed at sensitizing students from diverse backgrounds about sustainable development goals and global environmental challenges. The document aims to enable students to appreciate the historical context of human interactions with the environment and gain insights into international efforts to safeguard the Earth’s environment and resources. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The learning outcomes include appreciating the man-environment interaction, understanding environmental ethics, and grasping the concepts of natural resources, sustainable development, environmental issues, biodiversity conservation, pollution, and climate change.
DCI directs Dental Colleges to Conduct Anti-Ragging Orientation Program in Compliance with Guidelines
While conducting Anti-Ragging Orientation Programs, the dental colleges must either invite a DCI member from their own state or from a neighboring state if the member from their own state is unavailable for any reason. Furthermore, after conducting the program, the dental colleges must promptly provide the prescribed documents to the DCI office.
NMC issues an Alert on Fake Letters regarding NET
All stakeholders are requested to note that important letters, circulars and public notices are posted on the NMC website. Hence the genuineness of letters, circulars and public notices can always be verified from the website. Reliance should be placed only upon those letters, circulars and public notices available on the NMC website.
NMC requests submission of Compliance Report on Anti-Ragging Measures, Incidents and Action Taken
Medical colleges/ institutes are required to comply with the Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions Regulations, 2021 and submit the compliance report to the NMC by 30th June, 2023.
