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NMC invites higher education institutes to apply for ODL, online program recognition
Through a recent notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has told eligible Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) to submit applications to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and/or Online modes for the academic year 2024-2025, academic session beginning September 2024 and onwards.
In an incidence of violence against medical professionals, a 57-year-old doctor at a private clinic in Vaiduwadi was attacked by a patient with an iron stand over an alleged delay in dressing his wound. In response, the police have booked the patient.
In addition to the doctor being attacked, two female employees at the clinic were also allegedly mistreated by the patient who came to have the wound on his right hand treated. However, he became aggressive towards the staff members when he discovered that the doctor was absent from the clinic.
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Pune Doctor Attacked With Iron Stand For Alleged Delay In Dressing Wound
Hospital and doctor fined Rs 50 Lakh for failing to detect anomaly, leading to baby's 90% disability
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