NMC Releases Competency-Based Training Guidelines for M.Ch. in Endocrine Surgery
The curriculum emphasizes the importance of addressing the specific endocrine and breast surgical needs prevalent in India, promoting research relevant to the region and country, and training surgeons capable of providing high-quality care to all citizens.
Interstate Posting Of PG Medical Students Under District Residency Program
The NMC emphasizes that there are wide-ranging options for student postings within each state. Therefore, requests for interstate postings should be rare and occur only in extraordinary circumstances. If a state deems such a posting necessary, prior approval from the NMC’s Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) must be obtained.
Government Issues Uniform Code to Regulate Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices 2024, effective March 12, 2024, to curb unethical marketing and promote responsible pharmaceutical product promotion. The code focuses on regulating interactions between doctors/registered medical practitioners (RMPs) and pharmaceutical company representatives.
NMC Releases Updated Seat Matrix for PG Medical Courses
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released an updated seat matrix for postgraduate (PG) medical courses for the academic year 2024-25. This revised matrix supersedes the previous version issued on November 19, 2024.
NMC to Form Specialty Expert Committees for PG Medical Education
The PGMEB is calling on faculty and specialists from across the country to participate in these committees. Eligible individuals include those working in private and government medical colleges, as well as Institutes of National Importance and NBEMS-recognized medical institutions.
NMC Issues Alert On Impersonators Targeting Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice warning medical college authorities about individuals impersonating NMC officials, including the Chairman and Board Presidents, in an apparent attempt to solicit money.
Draft Regulations for Medical Faculty Eligibility
The primary aim of TEQ-2024 is to ensure uniform standards in the qualifications and experience of teaching faculty across graduate and postgraduate medical education. This includes detailed guidelines on the appointment of professors, associate professors, and other faculty positions.
Clarification On Minimum Standard Requirement for Post Graduate Courses
To avoid any confusion, it is hereby clarified that “Minimum Standard of Postgraduate Courses-2024” (PGMSR-2024) should be read as Revised PGMSR-2023 (modified as on 23.08.2024). This revision is in accordance with the provisions of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 (PGMER-2023).
National Medical Commission Invites Proposals for Inclusion of New PG Medical Qualifications
This initiative aims to ensure that all new PG medical qualifications, including Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC), Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF), and others, are duly recognized and meet the standards set by the Commission. Medical colleges and institutes are advised to submit complete and detailed proposals promptly to avoid any administrative or regulatory issues. Proposals must include all relevant details about the qualification, curriculum, and institutional resources supporting the program.
Deadline Extended for PG Courses Applications (2025-2026)
Medical colleges across India have been granted a final extension to submit applications for starting new postgraduate medical courses or increasing existing program capacity for the 2025-2026 academic year. This decision comes after a series of deadline extensions and an intervention by the Karnataka High Court. This public notice was issued on December 24, 2024.
NMC Sets 2 PM Deadline for Fee Payments on Closing Dates to Avoid Gateway Overloads
The NMC has observed a recurring problem of payment gateway overloads due to a high volume of transactions on application closing dates. To address this issue and ensure smooth processing, the NMC has implemented the policy that on closing dates, fee payments will only be accepted until 2:00 PM (14:00 hrs).
NMC Launches Its Twitter Handle @NMC_BHARAT
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially launched its Twitter account, offering medical colleges, institutes, and the medical fraternity a new channel for accessing official information. This notice was issued on December 16, 2024 and published on December 20, 2024. The NMC’s Twitter handle, @NMC_BHARAT, will function alongside the existing NMC website as a platform to share circulars, notices, and other relevant updates.