NMC gets World Federation for Medical Education Recognition- Indian Medicos to get ease of pursuing PG in these countries
National Medical Commission
Recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
New Delhi: In a recent Press Release, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced its momentous achievement of being awarded the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a remarkable tenure of 10 years.
"This prestigious recognition is a testament to NMC's unwavering commitment to the highest standards in medical education and accreditation," the release issued by NMC Media/ Publication House stated.
As part of this recognition, all the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited and the new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited. The recognition will further enhance the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them with the global best practices and benchmarks.
It will also enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It will increase the international recognition and reputation of Indian medical schools and professionals, facilitate academic collaborations and exchanges and promote continuous improvement and innovation in medical education and foster a culture of quality assurance among medical educators and institutions.
With NMC being WFME accredited all the Indian students become eligible to apply for Education Commission on Foreign Medical Education and United States Medical Licensing Examination.
In the words of Dr. Yogender Malik, Member of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board and Head Media Division at NMC, "WFME's recognition underscores that the quality of medical education in India adheres to global standards. This accolade empowers our students with the opportunity to pursue their careers anywhere in the world, while also making India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards."
As part of this recognition, the WFME will be presenting an official award letter and a recognition certificate in the coming days. Furthermore, WFME plans to share this outstanding achievement across its social media platforms, ensuring that this milestone reaches a global audience.
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In the release, the Head of NMC Media Division and a member of EMRB Dr Yogendar Malik further added, "The NMC extends Its heartfelt gratitude to WFME for this esteemed recognition and looks forward to continuing its pursuit of excellence in medical education for the benefit of all stakeholders."
About World Federation for Medical Education (WFME):
The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) is a global organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide. WFME's accreditation program plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical institutes meet and uphold the highest international standards of education and training.
NMC on the other hand is India's premier regulatory body overseeing medical education and practice. Referring to the role of NMC, the release mentioned, "Committed to upholding the highest standards in healthcare education, NMC ensures the delivery of quality medical education and training across the nation."
To view the NMC Release, click on the link below:
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/nmc-press-release-220364.pdf
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