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National Medical Commission brings in digital signatures to counter fake letters

NMC orders LoP/CoR/appeal orders to be issued under digital signature of Board member/president to prevent fake documents. Dean/principal responsible for taking cognizance of other forms of letter.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Holding back directive mandating generic medicine prescription welcomed

NMC suspends directive on generic medicines; doctors express approval. IMA thanks PM Modi, Union Health Minister for decision. NMC should consult all stakeholders to develop effective policy. Govt should encourage manufacturers to produce generic drugs. NMC should gather info before reconsidering regulation.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Private medical colleges told to pay stipends in line with rules or face action

NMC warns private medical colleges to pay stipends as per regulations or face action. Survey finds unpaid stipends, lower amounts than government colleges, and stipends taken back by management. NMC directs colleges to implement Regulation 13 of PGMER, 2000; warns of strict action for non-compliance.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

New NMC norms: generic drug prescriptions will shift balance between physicians and pharmacists, say doctors

While generic medicines are not opposed, concerns over their bioavailability, efficacy, and overall effectiveness in treating diseases remain.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Can’t be forced to do the work of chemists or prescribe poor quality drugs to patients: IMA

Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands government intervene to stop forcing doctors to prescribe generic drugs, citing quality concerns. It suggests ordering pharma companies to manufacture drugs without brand names. It questions why branded drugs should be licensed if doctors can't prescribe them.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Overseas medical students cautioned to follow guidelines to be able to register in India

The National Medical Commission has cautioned students opting to pursue undergraduate medical courses abroad to strictly follow the guidelines issued by it, or face disqualification to register or work in India

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Parliament proceedings | India has 482 recognised medical colleges: Health Ministry informs Lok Sabha

There are a total of 482 recognised medical colleges in the country, with Karnataka having the maximum at 56, MoS for Health and Family Welfare informed the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Regulator sounds alarm over ‘culture’ in maternity care

It comes after a series of high profile reviews into maternity services.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Medical colleges to be exempted from NMC recognition this year

KUHS VC: NMC willing to give exemption to medical colleges for 2023-24; all-India quota of 15% seats being filled; NMC found serious deficiencies in most colleges; need to rectify at earliest; NMC insisting on AEBAS, cameras; KUHS sorting out issues with NMC.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Appoint only medical postgraduates as teachers in medical colleges: IMA

IMA urges Health Ministry to ensure only medical postgraduates are appointed in medical colleges to uphold CBME syllabus, and adjust non-medical postgraduates within 15% limit.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023