TN Resident doctors seek withdrawal of NMC's District Residency Programme
Chennai: Opposing the implementation District Residency Programme (DRP) in Tamil Nadu, the resident doctors have requested the Health Secretary and Director of Medical Education to stop its implementation in the State.
According to some postgraduate medical students, Tamil Nadu is one of the few states that has implemented DRP, as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The first batch have already received their posting instructions on February 1st.
According to The Hindu, DME issued a circular following which postgraduate medical students of 2021 batch under broad speciality courses were directed to undergo DRP. However, RDA submitted a letter to the Health Secretary and stated, “We, as a whole batch, unitedly express our discontent and vehemently oppose the programme..."
The association also pointed out a number of adverse outcomes that the doctors would have to bear due to the implementation of DRP. The doctors pointed out that the 36 months of training is important and postgraduates should devote this time in their primary field of study and any related super specialties, reports the daily. They should also receive training in research methodology, publish research articles in scholarly journals, and complete their dissertation research.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.