NMC Grants Recognition to PGDCC Holders as Clinical Cardio Physicians, Doctors Welcome Move
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-05-01 12:00 GMT | Update On 2026-05-01 12:18 GMT
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In a landmark decision, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted its recognition to the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC) course holders till their last batch, revising their designation as "Clinical Cardio-Physician (Non-Invasive) PGDCCP (IN), offered through Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
With the Apex Medical Commission's decision, around 20 years of legal battles to formalise the programme came to an end, the Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists (IACC) confirmed this major decision during a press conference at the Constitution Club of India.
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