Department of Health Research mandates Registration of Ethics Committees for Medical and Health Research
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that the Department of Health Research (DHR) has informed that all Ethics Committees associated with Medical and Health Research involving human participants must be registered with the department. The NMC has therefore directed that all medical colleges and postgraduate institutes to promptly initiate the registration process for their respective Ethics Committees.
UGMEB issues clarifications on Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
The UGMEB states that previous procedures/ rules (as per Information Bulletin by NTA) will be followed for deciding the “inter-se-merit of candidates for tie-breaking”. This will be utilised for NEET-UG 2023 result. Additionally, the notice also amends the Eligibility criteria for taking NEET-UG.
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.
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.
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.
