Advance Declaration of Holidays To Medical Colleges in AEBAS Module
Medical colleges are now mandated to input details of gazetted holidays and local administrative holidays in advance for the entire calendar year/semester. Retroactive updates to AEBAS data for holidays, leaves, and vacations are strictly prohibited. Any failure to comply with these guidelines may result in serious action against the medical college.
India Combats Antibiotic Resistance with National Action Plan
The use of antimicrobials has grown manifold in the recent years. Easy access of antimicrobials and the haste to start them in any suspected infective aetiology is primarily responsible of their misuse, and in turn lead to increased anti-microbial resistance (AMR). Identification of the clinical problem and making a differential diagnosis at the bed side will help in deciding of whether to start or not to start any antimicrobial.
Medical College Details Now Publicly Available on NMC Website
The Annual Declaration tab provides comprehensive details of all medical colleges including details on student admission, hospital, clinical load, births and deaths recorded, faculties, Operation Theatres (OTs) and community medicine.
Clarification on Appeal Fees for National Medical Commission (NMC) Appeals
The NMC has now clarified that the previously announced appeal fees are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Therefore, all appellants are required to pay the appeal fee plus GST at applicable rates.
National Medical Commission Seeks Input on Medical Student Well-being
The National Task Force established by NMC’s Anti-Ragging Cell will hold a meeting to gather input from students, parents, and student associations. Those interested in participating can register through a Google Form by May 25, 2024.
New Appeal Process and Fees Announced by National Medical Commission
The NMC has introduced a uniform fee system for presenting appeals to its against decisions of any boards. Additionally, all appeals must now be submitted electronically via email to ‘nmc_appeal@nmc.org.in’ addressed to “Secretary, NMC”.
NMC Warns Public Of Impersonator
An individual using the mobile number +917050392639 is falsely claiming to be Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Chairman of the NMC. The public is advised to avoid any communication with this individual.
Registrations Now Open for Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has begun accepting registrations for the Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023. Registration of Trainees for FAT-2023 to start on May 1, 2024 at 3pm till May 15, 2024 at 11:55pm.
Medical Colleges Urged to Submit Stipend Details
he NMC previously instructed colleges to submit stipend information for the 2023-24 financial year by April 23, 2024. However, the NMC has observed that many colleges haven’t submitted the required data. Therefore, the NMC has emphasized that defaulting medical colleges shall submit these details in the prescribed format by May 2, 2024.
NBEMS Announces Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023 Schedule
Online portal opens May 1st, 2024 and training institutions can fill the registration forms and pay the requisite fees. The admit cards shall be issued to Training Institutions by 1st June, 2024
