Health Bulletin 17/March/2026
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NMC Sets 4-seat limit for new PG courses, Intake Increase in Non-Govt Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has stated that a maximum of four seats will be allowed in non-government medical colleges when they apply to start a new postgraduate medical course or increase in annual intake.
"While considering fresh cases for starting a new PG course or increase of annual intake, maximum of 4 seats will be permitted at a non-government medical college/institution". This was mentioned by the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the Commission in the recently released revised Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMSR) 2023.
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4-seat limit for new PG courses, intake increase in non-govt medical colleges: NMC
NMC Imposes Rs 1 Crore Penalty on Seven Colleges For Not Disclosing Stipend Details Online
Taking strict action over non-compliance, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore each on seven medical colleges for failing to disclose information regarding payment of stipends to MBBS interns and postgraduate medical residents.
The colleges on which the penalty has been imposed include Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Devanahalli, Karnataka, Dumka Medical College, Jharkhand, Government Medical College Barmer, Rajasthan, Government Medical College Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, RKDF Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Pt. B. D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
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NMC Imposes Rs 1 Crore Penalty on Seven Colleges Over Stipend Disclosure Lapses
FMGs Protest Outside NMC Office, Demand Withdrawal of Online Classes Compensation Notice
Demanding the withdrawal of an NMC notice on mandatory physical onsite compensation for online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) staged a protest outside the office of the National Medical Commission (NMC) today.
The protest erupted after NMC issued a clarification on March 6, 2026, regarding online classes taken during the pandemic period. FMGs have raised concerns that the clarification has come nearly six years after the pandemic, and they are now being asked to follow the new interpretation, which, according to them, is 'unjust'.
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FMGs Protest Outside NMC Office Demanding Withdrawal of Online Classes Compensation Notice
ChatGPT Helps Australian Entrepreneur Develop Personalized Vaccine for Dog Cancer Treatment
Paul Conyngham, an Australian tech entrepreneur, has claimed to develop a personalised cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie using ChatGPT and advanced AI tools. Rosie, an eight-year-old Staffy–Shar Pei cross, was diagnosed with mast cell cancer and given only months to live after developing large tumours. After conventional treatments failed, Conyngham used his expertise in machine learning along with AlphaFold to analyse tumour-related proteins.
He collaborated with researchers at the University of New South Wales to design a custom mRNA vaccine targeting specific genetic mutations in the tumour, which was administered in December, NDTV reported.
Following the treatment, Rosie’s tumour reportedly reduced by nearly half, with noticeable improvement in her energy and activity levels. Conyngham stated that while the vaccine may not be a complete cure, it has significantly improved her quality of life. The case also involved regulatory approvals, which took several months to secure. Experts have highlighted this development as an example of how AI-driven personalised medicine could transform future cancer treatments, though further research and validation remain essential.
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