Medical Education News
Govt eyes push to students, faculty for non-clinical courses in medical colleges
The government is looking at ways to boost student enrolment in non-clinical PG courses such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry. Medical colleges also face issues of lack of faculty.
3 min read20 Feb 2025India’s specialty medical courses lack uniform standards. Regulator plans to fix it
The National Medical Commission is planning to set up committees of experts to review the curriculum to lift quality to global standards
2 min read4 Feb 2025Economic Survey 2025 highlights challenges in medical education, calls for lower fees
The survey called on policymakers to intervene to keep costs reasonable and prevent students from going aboard for medical education.
3 min read31 Jan 2025NMC brings new syllabus for PG students to deal with medical health emergency
The medical education regulator has developed an updated training programme for Doctor of Medicine in emergency medicine.
2 min read13 Oct 2024Saddled with four disjointed boards, National Medical Commission asks govt for help
With four autonomous boards working at cross-purposes, NMC has had to cancel several public notices following poor internal consultations.
4 min read27 Sep 2024NMC to start face authentication of medical college faculty to mark attendance after spate of fake thumb prints
This follows several instances of fake thumb impressions being used to mark attendance by ’ghost faculty’ to reach a mandatory attendance of 75%—also set by the NMC.
2 min read7 Aug 2024Post NEET controversy, Centre plans to increase undergrad medical seats by 3,000, approves new private medical colleges
The plan approved by the National Medical Commission also includes approval for setting up 28 new private medical colleges. The undergraduate session 2024-25 will commence in September.
2 min read4 Aug 2024What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for Abortion Pills
Medication abortion accounts for more than half of procedures nationwide.
8 min read14 Dec 2023How long does it take for doctors to recover the cost of medical studies?
Their earnings depend on factors such as specialization during postgraduation and hospitals where they work.
6 min read31 Jul 2023Digital mission in MBBS curriculum amid data privacy concerns
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is the government’s flagship scheme that aims to create a national digital health ecosystem, fuelled by digital innovations.
1 min read17 Apr 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared