Health Bulletin 22/December/2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NMC letter recognising CPS courses for doctors undergoing training is FAKE

The letter bearing the signature of the Under Secretary of NMC PG Board and claiming that CPS degrees are recognised for the students undergoing training is FAKE, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently clarified.

Issuing a notice on December 14, 2023, the Apex Medical Commission has warned the doctors against the fake letter. With this, the Commission has once again its stand regarding the recognition of the controversial College and Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) courses.

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Fact Check: NMC Letter Recognising CPS Courses For Doctors Undergoing Training Is FAKE

MBBS Seat Scam: Doctor booked for defrauding parents of two medical aspirants of Rs 1.2 crore

A shocking case of MBBS admission scam has come to light from the city where a doctor and two others have been accused of defrauding two businessmen of Rs 1.2 crore. They promised to secure their children a seat at Parel’s KEM hospital under management quota.

Following their alleged crime, the accused persons - Dr Hiten Kenia, Heena and Jeevan were booked on Monday under sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. They are yet to face action as the police are investigating for more evidence in connection with the case.

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MBBS Seat Scam: Doctor Booked For Defrauding Parents Of Two Medical Aspirants Of Rs 1.2 Crore

Last date admission for NEET SS candidates will be 31st December 2023, says NMC

Through a recent notice, The National Medical Commission (NMC) has informed the candidates about the starting of the academic session 2023-24 for the Super Speciality Courses.

As per the notice, for the current academic session, i.e. for 2023-24, the Post Graduate Super Special Courses have already commenced from 25.11.2023, and the last date of admission will be 31st December 2023.

The notice informed that while the academic sessions could not have commenced as per PGMER 2000 for the past three years due to COVID-19 situation, the Post Graduate Super Special Courses have already commenced from 25.11.2023 and last date admission will be 31st December 2023.

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Last Date Admission For NEET SS Candidates Will Be 31st December 2023, Says NMC