Health Bulletin 08/July/2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

Confusing sugar wars: Defying West, India will go its own sweet way on aspartame

Amrita School of Medicine Faridabad to admit its first batch of 150 MBBS students this year

The Amrita School of Medicine, located at the campus of Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, is getting ready to welcome the first batch of 150 MBBS students in August this year.

Counselling sessions for NEET-qualified candidates are currently being held. The Amrita School of Medicine is a part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, ranked among the top 10 universities in India in the NIRF 2023 rankings.

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Amrita School Of Medicine Faridabad To Admit Its First Batch Of 150 MBBS Students This Year

Wanted to become a doctor but life had other plans: Manushi Chillar on going back to medical college

Life took a massive turn for Manushi Chhillar who dreamt of becoming a doctor one day, was crowned the Miss World in the year 2017.

Recently opening up about why she didn’t pursue her medical education, the Former Miss World spoke to the Hindustan Times commenting on how life had other plans for her and going back to the medical college was not just in the cards.

Manushi Chillar brought laurels to the nation after she bagged the Miss World title in 2017. However, as she saw success in the world of glamour, her road to becoming a doctor got marked by continued controversies.

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Wanted To Become A Doctor But Life Had Other Plans: Manushi Chillar On Going Back To Medical College

NMC joins hands with Quality Council of India for assessment of rating medical Colleges

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) for the purpose of assessment of rating medical colleges.

The agreement in this regard was signed on July 5, 2023, at the Board's Conference Room in New Delhi. It was signed by President MARB Dr BN Gangadhar and Dr. Varinder Kanwar, the CEO of QCI.

NMC Medical Assessment and Rating Board is responsible for carrying out inspections for granting permission for establishment of new Medical College, increase of MBBS/PG/Super-speciality seats, renewal of permission for existing medical colleges.

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NMC Joins Hands With Quality Council Of India For Assessment Of Rating Medical Colleges