Health Bulletin 28/ June/ 2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NMC NExT webinar: Here are the key takeaways

In a commendable effort, during the webinar, the National Medical Commission (NMC) addressed the apprehensions and doubts of medical students regarding the upcoming National Exit Test (NExT).

During the webinar that continued for about 50 minutes, the Chairperson of NMC, Dr. Suresh Chandra Sharma discussed several important issues regarding the upcoming common exit cum licentiate examination.

Mentioning that the prime objective of conducting the webinar was to remove the anxiety from the minds of the final MBBS students who are going to appear in the exam, the Chairperson of NMC pointed out how the problem with the conventional exam was the fact that there was a tendency to do selective reading and the chances of questions being repeated.

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NMC NExT Webinar: Here Are The Key Takeaways

Mock test on July 28, registration starts today

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is going to conduct a mock test for the National Exit Test (NExT) on July 28, 2023 and the registration for the same started today i.e. June 28, 2023.

Further, NMC has informed that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will be in charge of conducting this mock/practice test as well as Step 1 of the NExT examination.

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NMC To Conduct NEXT Mock Test On July 28, Registration To Start Tomorrow

NEET-UG expensive, conducting twice a year not feasible: NMC

Conducting National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) examination twice a year is not feasible, the National Medical Commission recently informed the All India Students Union (AISU).

In a recent letter directed to the association, the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of NMC has pointed out that conducting NEET examination requires a huge amount of money and it may put undue burden on the government exchequer.

However, the NMC UG Board pointed out that since there is no upper age bar for appearing in the common entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses.

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Medical council warning: Telangana doctors directed not to display unrecognized qualifications, council to choose a vigilance officer

Taking cognisance of the complaints against allopathy doctors in the State practising with medical degrees or diplomas without valid recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has issued a warning to the doctors.

Advising the doctors not to display any unrecognized degrees or qualifications, the State Medical Council of Telangana recently directed them, "It is hereby advised to all the registered medical practitioners of modern scientific medicine that not to display any degree/qualification which is not recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI)/ National Medical Commission (NMC) and not registered by the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC)."

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Medical Council Warning: Telangana Doctors Directed Not To Display Unrecognized Qualifications, Council To Choose A Vigilance Officer