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Cap on medical seats: State demands permanent rollback of policy

Karnataka govt. opposes NMC's decision to defer guidelines for cap on medical seats by a year; demands policy be rolled back permanently.

The Hindu

Nursing watchdog to miss target to cut soaring complaints backlog

Comes after The Independent revealed a slew of concerns that poor investigations mean rogues nurses are going unchecked

The Independent UK

Withdraw NMC’s norm to cap MBBS seats permanently, says Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss, President of CHENNAIPMK, welcomed NMC's decision to defer its plan to cap MBBS seats to 100/10 lakh population in southern States, incl. TN, by a year. TN would not be able to create new medical colleges/seats. Ramadoss condemned TN govt/police for detaining protesting farmers near Cheyyar & demanded…

The Hindu

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Falling short of NMC norms, govt. medical college in Badaun stares at derecognition

Lucknow N.C. Prajapati, Principal of Govt. Medical College, Badaun, UP, worries over NMC's inspection. College faces derecognition due to not meeting norms. UPRNN began construction in 2015-16, but only 60% complete in 8 yrs. NMC gave affiliation on condition of completion before 1st batch graduates. Work stalled for over a…

The Hindu

Medical waste: shattered dreams of becoming doctors

Giridhar K. Sajeev scored near-perfect in Class 12, then cracked NEET. He secured a seat in Glocal Medical, a privately-funded college in UP, but it lost recognition and he lost his MBBS seat. His parents took a loan to pay the fee of ₹10 lakh a year. The college allegedly…

The Hindu

Rx for recruitment: Telangana medical colleges in critical need of faculty

Telangana's Whitecoat Revolution plans to establish one medical college in each of 33 districts, with 26 operational & 8 to be inaugurated. Despite the increase in MBBS seats, there is a faculty shortage.

The Hindu

NMC to constitute committee on the issue of live surgeries

Various aspects of live surgeries will be debated upon and the committee will involved stakeholders

The Hindu

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NMC to launch ‘one nation, one registration platform’ for doctors

The NMC will unveil a patch pilot of the NMR in the next six months where doctors will be allotted a unique identification number. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

Karnataka govt. objects to NMC guidelines on capping medical seats

Karnataka, TN object to NMC's ratio of 100 MBBS seats per million population; Govt to file objections.

The Hindu

Medical Education Minister takes exception to population-based cap for medical seats for states

Strongly opposing the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to cap the number of MBBS seats in medical colleges with the ratio of 100 seats for 10 lakh population in the states, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said that the State government was completely opposed to the very…

The Hindu

Stipend issue: SC intervention gives MBBS interns a fair deal

Supreme Court intervenes, private medical college agrees to pay MBBS interns same stipend as govt. colleges. SC's order applicable to all private medical colleges, giving students right to approach judiciary if denied stipend or paid less.

The Hindu

Nursing watchdog failing to investigate thousands of complaints amid concerns rogue staff going unchecked

Exclusive: Former Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC says ‘enormous’ backlog is ‘worryingly high’ and called for urgent action

The Independent UK

Smart’s #1 Electric Crossover Is Now Cheaper Thanks To LFP Batteries

Charging-wise, the LFP version can accept up to 130 kW from a compatible DC fast charger, topping up the battery in under 30 minutes, the company says. By contrast, the NMC-powered Smart #1 can accept up to 150 kW.

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SC seeks response from Centre, NMC over live surgery broadcast; petitioners say it's like Virat Kohli batting and commentating simultaneously

SC seeks Centre, NMC's response on plea raising legal, ethical questions over live broadcast of surgeries. Petitioners liken it to Virat Kohli batting and commentating at same time. SC leaves issue to NMC. Petitioners claim ads, sponsorships motivate such procedures, raising ethical concerns about informed consent. SC issues notice, hearing…

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The Independent UK

Top barrister to chair nursing watchdog probe prompted by The Independent’s exposes

Three probes have been launched after The Independent exposed ‘culture of fear’ within NMC

The Hindu

NMC asks medical colleges to have supportive environment for students

NMC urges medical colleges to foster safe environment for students following death of 27-yr-old PG medical student due to alleged harassment.

The Independent UK

‘Investigate now’: Ex-health minister urges probe into nursing regulator after The Independent’s exposé

Exclusive: Sir Ben Bradshaw warns same concerns about UK’s nursing regulator have resurfaced 15 years later

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin urges PM Modi, to put on hold, restrictions on opening of new medical colleges

Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi to keep NMC notification in abeyance, citing legal untenability. Argues restrictions on new medical colleges will deprive deserving districts of much-needed tertiary institutions. States TN achieved higher doctor-population ratio due to State investments, not Union govt. Urges Union govt. to contribute more, says progressive…

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Panneerselvam opposes NMC norm of 100 MBBS seats for 10 lakh population

O. Panneerselvam urges Central govt to withdraw NMC guidelines capping MBBS seats in medical colleges. TN CM urged to pressure Central govt. Guidelines against interests of southern States. TN has max. MBBS seats, 72 medical colleges incl. 37 State-run & 35 private. Quality medical care needs more doctors.

The Hindu

NMC inspection finds 246 medical colleges without adequate faculty; all fail to meet 50% attendance requirement

NMC assessment of 246 medical colleges finds none with adequate faculty/senior residents, all fail to meet 50% attendance req. NMC had imposed ₹1 crore penalty for non-adherence to norms, but experts question why permission was granted in first place. NMC also found no students visiting emergency dept. regularly, 134 colleges…

The Hindu

Erring medical colleges to face monetary penalty soon

NMC's new monetary penalty for medical colleges failing to meet standards could lead to fee hikes for students. Experts warn that this should not become a tool for corruption. The punishment includes withholding accreditation, withdrawal of accreditation, halting admission and criminal proceedings.

The Hindu

National Medical Commission’s latest order on seat allocation viewed as unfair to southern States

The National Medical Commission decision to allocate medical seats according to population is turning into a southern States versus the Centre debate. The order comes into effect from the next academic year.

The Hindu

Student of Guntur Medical College complains of ragging, anti-ragging committee summons accused, inquires into allegation

A junior medical student from Guntur Medical College (GMC) lodged a complaint with the UGC and the NMC, alleging ragging by seniors. GMC anti-ragging committee held an inquiry and obtained an explanation and apology from the accused. College warns of serious action if ragging occurs again.

The Independent UK

Nursing watchdog accused of discrimination for letting racism complaints ‘go unchecked’

Exclusive: Whistleblower claims NMC has failed to address racism in its ranks - as regulator launches investigation into The Independent’s revelations

The Independent UK

Revealed: NHS regulator’s ‘culture of fear’ that leaves rogue nurses free to abuse patients

Exclusive: Leaked internal document lays bare concerns of ‘toxic’ issues within watchdog that mean whistleblowers’ warnings are ignored — and the public put in danger — in disturbing echoes of Lucy Letby case, writes health correspondent Rebecca Thomas

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