On 23.04.2021, the National Medical Commission published in their website (https://www.nmc.org.in/MCIRest/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/LatestNews/20210423160823.pdf) the Draft Regulations concerning foreign medical education by Indian students and invited for comments.
A few important observations that require more clarity or modification are listed below.
1). Clause 2(b):
a) The definition of ‘Primary Medical Qualification’ has been newly added with “and the medical education curriculum shall be commensurate with the MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC.”
b) The curriculum from the foreign medical college shall be available on the date of their joining the course, on the website of the said college. The candidate is expected to follow the syllabus throughout the course.
2). Clause 3.2(c):
twelve (12) months of compulsory rotating internship/clinical clerkship commensurate with rotating internship in India
3). Clause 3.2(d):
no part of medical training and internship should have been done in India or in any country other than country from where undergraduate training is obtained.
4). Clause 3.2(e):
A person shall be eligible to be Registered/Licensed to practice in a country where the MBBS or its equivalent medical degree has been awarded by that foreign medical institution. The registration in that country should be valid for at least 10 years.
5). Clause 3.3:
a) For FMGs Step 1 will include an additional paper to assess the knowledge of pre and para-clinical subjects also.
b) FMGs are required to qualify Screening Test in India (FMGE/NExT) within 2 years of completing the MBBS abroad.
We invite comments on the above which shall be compiled and conveyed to NMC through proper forum.
– Team Medico Abroad Consultants, Hyderabad, TS, India (Mob: +91-9391015407, 9959114545; E-mail: helplinechina@gmail.com, medicoabroad@gmail.com, Website: www.medicoabroad.com)
