Delay in DNB Theory results, uncertainty of practical exams: FORDA writes to NBE seeking expedition

In the letter to the NBE Director, the FORDA brought the authority's attention to the issue of delay in the declaration of the results of DNB Theory exams which were conducted on 24-27th of September 2020 and hence the uncertainty of practical exams. The copy of the same has also been forwarded to the Secretary at Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and Secretary at National Medical Commission (NMC), Dr Rakesh Kumar Vats.

The exams of broad specialties got over three months back and after the completion of tenure, the DNB residents are awaiting their results.

The association pointed out that due to the said delay, the DNB candidates are not being recruited in hospitals due to the unavailability of results resulting in the considerable withdrawal of manpower from the healthcare system. "The Resident doctors are the backbone of the healthcare system and have put in every possible effort in this pandemic," it said.

Therefore, the FORDA has urged the NATBOARD to expedite the process of declaration of results and conduction of Practical/OSCE. "It will certainly give a boost to the healthcare services nation-wide," the association further stated.