2024-08-12
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Study Abroad
Foreign medical graduates urge NMC to reconsider three-year internship rule
Why Foreign Medical Graduates Are Pressuring NMC to Reevaluate Internship Duration
Foreign medical graduates urge NMC to reconsider three-year internship rule
In a recent request, international medical school graduates have urged the National Medical Commission (NMC) to rethink its recently established three-year internship requirement. This requirement, aimed at ensuring thorough training and conformity with Indian medical norms, has encountered strong opposition from these graduates who claim it places an excessive burden and prolongs their entry into the job market. A number of international medical graduates point out that they have already undergone intense training and internships in other countries. They argue that adding an extra three years of training in India is unnecessary and financially challenging. They propose that a condensed, focused program could adequately fill any gaps without the need for a lengthy internship period. These graduates are requesting a conversation with the NMC to explore different options that would meet the need for uniformity while considering the real-world challenges faced by medical professionals returning home.
