Health Bulletin 10/February/2024

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NMC extends deadline for public input on National Exit Test regulations 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the NMC National Exit Test Regulations, 2023 by 10 days.

Earlier the Apex Medical Commission had asked the stakeholders to submit their comments/suggestions/feedback on the rules for conducting the proposed National Exit Test (NExT) by 07.02.2024. However, now the Commission has extended the deadline till 17.02.2024.

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NMC Extends Deadline For Submitting Comments On National Exit Test Regulations 2023

NMC issues stern warning to medical colleges over forcing PG medicos into hostel stay

Through a recent notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a warning for medical colleges concerning the hostel accommodation for PG Medical students. The notice comes after the NMC received several complaints from students that hostels or medical institutions are compelling them to stay in the hostel and a hefty amount is being charged for the same.

As per the notice, the medical colleges will be penalised as per Regulations 9.1 and 9.2 of the PGMER, 2023 which includes monetary penalty, reduction of seats, stoppage of admission etc if they found 'compelling the PG medicos to stay in the hostel offered by the Medical Colleges/ Institutions and charging a hefty amount.'

According to NMC regulations, hostel accommodation for postgraduate medical students is optional.

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NMC Slams Medical Colleges For Compelling PG Medicos To Stay In Hostel, Warns Of Strict Action

Doctor dismissed for pre-wedding photoshoot in government hospital operating room

The idea of holding a pre-wedding shoot inside a government-run hospital, proved heavy for a young doctor Dr Abhishek, after he was dimissed from his duty as his shoot went viral on social media.

A doctor was dismissed from service on Friday soon after a video of his pre-wedding photo shoot held inside an operation theatre of a government-run hospital in Karnataka's Chitradurga district went viral, officials said.

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OOPS : Doctor Holds Medical Procedure-Based Pre-Wedding Shoot Inside Govt Hospital OT, Dismissed