Medical Colleges Required to Submit Annual Reports on PG Medical Courses by October 31st

The MSMER-2023 regulations mandate that medical institutions submit annual reports to ensure they meet the required standards for PG medical education. This process allows for assessment of various aspects, including infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and student support systems. All medical colleges and institutions offering postgraduate (PG) medical courses in India must submit Annual Disclosure Report by October 31, 2024.

Process For Application For New Postgraduate Medical Qualifications

Medical colleges and institutes can apply if they want to offer a postgraduate medical qualification not currently listed in Annexures of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023. Medical colleges and institutes desiring to start a new M.D./M.S., D.M./M.Ch., PDF, PDCC or 6 YEAR D.M./M.Ch. qualification can seek guidance from the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) before submitting their formal application.

NMC Backtracks on College of Physicians and Surgeons Course Discontinuation

The Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn its previous notice regarding the discontinuation of courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai. This decision follows the Bombay High Court’s order of August 22, 2024, which stayed the PGMEB’s earlier decision.

NMC Stresses on Strict Compliance With Orders on Sexual Harassment

The NHRC orders pertain to the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. Information regarding the constitution and composition of the ICCs/LCs/ICs, details of the e-mail IDs and contact numbers of the designated person(s), the procedure prescribed for submitting an online complaint, as also the relevant rules, regulations and internal policies are made readily available on the website of the concerned Authority/ Functionary/ Organisation/ Institution/ Body, as the case may be.

NMC Finalises PG Minimum Standard Requirements

These guidelines, named the “Minimum Standard of Requirements for Postgraduate Courses-2023 (PGMSR-2023),” are set to be implemented with immediate effect. The PGMEB’s PGMSR-2023 guidelines aim to ensure the highest standards in postgraduate medical education, focusing on infrastructure, faculty, technology, and overall quality of training.

ICMR-DHR and NMC Launch “Medical Shodhganga”

“Medical Shodhganga” not only facilitates easier access to a wide array of thesis topics but also encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary research. The initiative aligns with the broader goal of fostering a culture of innovation and research excellence within the Indian medical community.

Registration of Additional Qualifications of PG Medical Students

The Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a press release on its endeavours to streamline the registration of additional qualifications of PG Medical Students. PGMEB has reiterated the necessity for State Medical Councils (SMCs) to register the additional qualifications of students passing PG degree and diploma courses.