National Medical Commission

Medical curriculum revision sparks outrage by activists over omission of disability and transgender rights

In a letter addressed to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar, the leaders of disability and transgender communities expressed their dismay.

14 September 2024, 09:14 IST

Medical curriculum revision sparks outrage by activists over omission of disability and transgender rights

14 September 2024, 09:14 IST

NMC revises guidelines, removes sodomy and lesbianism as unnatural sexual offences

It has also scrapped topics such as hymen and its types, its medico-legal importance, besides defining virginity and defloration.

12 September 2024, 15:20 IST

NMC revises guidelines, removes sodomy and lesbianism as unnatural sexual offences

12 September 2024, 15:20 IST

NMC expected to act in fair manner, says Supreme Court; rejects pleas with costs of Rs 10 lakh

The apex court observed that making a party run from court to court to seek permission, specifically when the institute has been functional for 18 years, was only an attempt to harass the institution.

11 September 2024, 10:38 IST

NMC expected to act in fair manner, says Supreme Court; rejects pleas with costs of Rs 10 lakh

11 September 2024, 10:38 IST

Sodomy, lesbianism unnatural sexual offences: NMC withdraws guidelines

Besides sodomy and lesbianism, the NMC had brought back topics such as the hymen and its type, and its medico-legal importance in addition to defining virginity and defloration, legitimacy and its medico-legal importance. These subjects were done away with in 2022 in accordance with a Madras High Court directive.

06 September 2024, 02:32 IST

Sodomy, lesbianism unnatural sexual offences: NMC withdraws guidelines

06 September 2024, 02:32 IST

The Tuesday Interview | ‘The NExT will set a uniform standard for all doctors coming into service’

Dr B N Gangadhar who recently took charge as the NMC chairman has a long list of tasks lined up ahead of him. In an interview with DH’s Udbhavi Balakrishna, he explains his objectives, as the chairman of NMC.

15 July 2024, 22:57 IST

The Tuesday Interview | ‘The NExT will set a uniform standard for all doctors coming into service’

15 July 2024, 22:57 IST

27 medical colleges in Karnataka penalised by National Medical Commission for poor infrastructure

Information obtained from the department of medical education, Karnataka, shows that shortage of faculty members is among the most common problems in most of these institutions.

09 July 2024, 00:51 IST

27 medical colleges in Karnataka penalised by National Medical Commission for poor infrastructure

09 July 2024, 00:51 IST

National Medical Commission recognises Tinsukia Medical College: Himanta

'The National Medical Commission has officially recognized Tinsukia Medical College, approving 100 undergraduate admissions per year. With this, the number of medical colleges in Assam has now risen to 13,' Sarma posted on X.

06 July 2024, 09:07 IST

National Medical Commission recognises Tinsukia Medical College: Himanta

06 July 2024, 09:07 IST

B N Gangadhar appointed chairperson of National Medical Commission

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed various individuals to posts of the NMC and the autonomous boards.

03 July 2024, 17:07 IST

B N Gangadhar appointed chairperson of National Medical Commission

03 July 2024, 17:07 IST

Row over stipend: Foreign medical graduates cannot be treated differently, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court has said that foreign medical graduates cannot be treated differently and should be paid stipend during their internship like their counterparts who have done MBBS from Indian colleges.

02 April 2024, 15:32 IST

Row over stipend: Foreign medical graduates cannot be treated differently, Supreme Court says

02 April 2024, 15:32 IST

NMC sets up national task force to address mental health challenges among medical students

According to the terms and references, the task force shall study existing literature and data on mental health and suicide of medical students, analyse factors contributing to these challenges and propose evidence-based strategies.

27 February 2024, 09:57 IST

NMC sets up national task force to address mental health challenges among medical students

27 February 2024, 09:57 IST