Health Bulletin 27/November/2021

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New FMG Regulations 2021 to change dynamics of MBBS abroad

Putting an end to all the speculations surrounding foreign medical education as well as sealing the fate of its course, the National Medical Commission has recently notified the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021.

The regulations that take effect from the date of official gazette notification that is 18th November 2021, would be applicable to all admissions after the said date. The regulations would not be applicable to foreign medical graduates who have acquired a foreign medical degree or primary qualification prior to the coming into force of these regulations or to those candidates who are pursuing their education in foreign institutions prior to the coming into force of these regulations or to those who are specifically exempted by the Commission or the Central Government. For those who are currently pursuing their foregin medical education would be governed by ertwhile regulations, the NMC has clearly stated.

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New FMG Regulations 2021 To Change Dynamics Of MBBS Abroad, Here Is How

NEET PG Counselling Delay: Doctors threaten pan India Strike

Upset, disappointed, and shocked over the continuous delay of NEET PG Counselling, doctors have warned to go on pan India indefinite strike if the matter is not resolved at the earliest.

Doctors under the umbrella of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) and Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors' Network (IMA-JDN) have decided to shut down all elective and Out Patient Department (OPD) services urging the Supreme Court and Union Government to take every possible measure to expedite the counselling process for NEET PG 2021.