Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023

The PGMER-23 outlines a comprehensive framework for post-graduate medical education. The regulations emphasize the development of scholars who recognize community health needs, uphold ethical professional obligations, and master competencies required for healthcare delivery at secondary and tertiary levels. The implementation of PGMER-23 is expected to elevate the standards of post-graduate medical education in India, fostering a generation of professionals equipped to address the dynamic healthcare landscape.

SMART 2.0 Launched For Ayurveda Teaching Professionals

SMART 2.0 is an acronym for ‘Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals.’ It aims to facilitate robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda through collaboration with academic institutions and hospitals nationwide. Academic institutions interested in participating in collaborative research activities can submit their ‘Expression of Interest’.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan programme against drugs

HEIs shall take action at the Institutional level to sensitize the campus and other possible surrounding locations through their faculty, NSS volunteers, student clubs etc. through regulations interventions and activities on substance use prevention.

NCISM Introduces Standards for Unani Medical Colleges and Hospitals

These regulations mark a significant step towards standardizing and improving Unani medical education in India. By establishing stringent criteria, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine aims to ensure that Unani Medical Colleges and their attached teaching hospitals maintain high-quality standards, fostering excellence in education and healthcare.

New Regulations Set for Indian System of Medicine: Focus on Ethics and Registration

Key features of the regulations include the requirement for individuals to apply for registration with the State Medical Council using a specified form, including Aadhaar details and other particulars. The State Medical Council is mandated to create an online platform for form submission in real-time, with accompanying registration fees determined by the council or board.

Applications for Starting New Vocational Schools

For the Academic Year 2024-2025, applications for starting new vocational schools, renewal of accreditation, starting new vocational units / additional units in vocational schools are invited through the websites. Apply through website www.skilltraining.tn.gov.in from 02.01.2024.

IIT Madras Targets Incubating 100 Start-Ups In 2024

Recognized as one of the top deep-tech start-up ecosystems in India, the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) is the institute’s umbrella body for nurturing, supporting, and overseeing various innovation and entrepreneurship projects. Sharing his targets for 2024, Director, IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras saw a lot of ambitions realized during 2023. In the past year, we took up several important projects including IITM Zanzibar Campus, which became the first-ever IIT to be established overseas, launched a Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, and are aspiring to do many more things in this direction.”

FAQs For Institutions On PCI Digital Processes

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has observed that institutions utilizing the PCI Digital platform have encountered some common issues. Hence, the PCI has issued FAQs to provide solutions and assistance. These FAQs were published on January 2, 2024.