28-541: Dental Council may refer to: Dental Council of India , a 1948 establishment General Dental Council , a United Kingdom organisation which regulates all dental professionals in the country Orthodontic Technicians Association Council, the governing body of the Orthodontic Technicians Association Pakistan Medical and Dental Council , a Pakistan federal department Topics referred to by
56-571: A circular soliciting comments and suggestions on the draft regulations for the Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) for medical colleges across India. Aligning with the MCI/NMC regulations, the proposed list consisted of 23 departments, including Respiratory Medicine as ‘required departments’ to run the MBBS course, and a 30-day timeframe was allocated for feedback and responses. On August 16, 2023,
84-670: A common Statutory Body known as National Commission for Human Resources for Health . This is primarily due to widespread allegations of corruption in the Dental Council of India, and raids conducted by Central Bureau of Investigation on Anil Kohli , tainted ex-President of Dental Council of India and Ketan Desai, tainted ex-President of Medical Council of India. The National Council for Human Resource in Health in India The National Medical Commission ( NMC )
112-469: A gazette notification was published, which highlighted that three departments (Departments of Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) were excluded from the list of required departments for running undergraduate courses, while a new department (Department of Integrative Medical Research) was included. Also department of Yoga was recommended to be setup in every medical college by NMC. A significant point of contention
140-509: A license to practice medicine in the country. The guidelines introduced changes and updates, including the expansion of recognition of medical qualifications from certain countries and the requirement for FMGs to pass the Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGE). To be recognised as qualified to practice medicine in India, FMGs must be in possession of a valid medical qualification from
168-582: A recognised medical institution and to have passed the FMGE, a mandatory examination that measures the knowledge and skills of FMGs in various areas of medicine. The process for obtaining a license to practice medicine in India under the new guidelines involves several steps, including applying for recognition of the medical qualification with the NMC, registering with the Medical Council of India (MCI), and applying to take
196-417: A sufficient number of high-quality medical professionals across the nation, promote universal healthcare with a community health perspective, and make medical services accessible to all citizens. It also supports national health goals, encourages medical professionals to integrate the latest research, maintains ethical standards, and provides a flexible structure to adapt to evolving needs, all while implementing
224-470: A transparent assessment of medical institutions and a grievance redressal mechanism. Thus, it has the responsibility to recognize new medical colleges across India, approve the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) syllabus, set national medical undergraduate curriculum standards, assess medical infrastructure, and maintain oversight of medical practice in India. On June 26, 2023, the NMC issued
252-484: Is a statutory body in India that regulates medical education , medical professionals, institutes, and research. Established on 25 September 2020, it replaced the Medical Council of India . The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India. It
280-477: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Dental Council of India National Dental Commission Building, Plot No.14, Sector-9, R.K. Puram, The Dental Council of India was incorporated under The Dentists Act, 1948 to regulate dental education and the profession throughout India . It is financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and through
308-606: Is the NMC's decision to remove three vital departments—Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—from MBBS curricula and their affiliated hospitals. This controversial move has been challenged through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. The petition contends that the UGMEB's decision undermines the standards of medical education previously established by
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#1732855774783336-511: Is the governing body of this organisation, which deals with all procedural, financial and day-to-day activities and affairs of the Council. The Council is financed mainly by grants from the Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Deptt. of Health) though the other source of income of the Council is the 1/4th share of fees realised every year by various State Dental Councils under section 53 of
364-601: The Parliament of India to dissolve the Dental Council of India, along with other Regulatory Bodies such as the Medical Council of India , Nursing Council of India and Pharmacy Council of India. In January 2020, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare put in the public domain the draft National Dental commission Bill, a bill aimed at replacing the Dental Council of India and replacing it with National Dental Commission. These Regulatory Bodies are proposed to be replaced with
392-601: The Dentists Act, Inspection fee from the various Dental Institution for Inspecting under Section 15 of the Dentists Act, 1948 and application fee from the organisation to apply for permission to set up new Dental College, opening of higher Courses of study and increase of admission capacity in Dental Colleges under section 10A of the Dentists Act, 1948 as amended by the Dentists (Amendment) Act, 1993. A Bill has been introduced in
420-968: The FMGE. Upon passing the FMGE, FMGs can then apply for a license to practice medicine in India with the NMC. Functions of Medical Advisory Council: The commission consists of four autonomous boards: The NMC consists of 33 members, including: a) a Chairperson (medical professionals only) b) 10 ex officio Members: c) 22 Part-time Members: Of these at least 60% of the members must be medical practitioners. The National Medical Commission (NMC), India's apex medical education regulator, has faced numerous controversies and internal conflicts that have raised questions about its effectiveness and governance. The NMC has been grappling with internal discord among its four autonomous boards—Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), Ethical Medical Review Board (EMRB), and Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). These conflicts have resulted in inconsistent decisions, leading to
448-646: The NMC has failed to regulate effectively, with calls for increased oversight from the NMC secretariat. The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established in January 2019 by way of an ordinance, which later achieved permanency in the form of a law, after being passed by the Indian Parliament and approved by the President of India on August 8, 2019. It replaced the earlier Medical Council of India. This act aims to enhance medical education accessibility and quality, ensure
476-522: The NMC’s own Undergraduate Medical Education Regulations (UGMSR) 2020. Furthermore, it argues that this removal diminishes the specialty healthcare services that these departments have historically provided in medical college hospitals. The department of Respiratory Medicine (earlier called the Department of Tuberculosis, Department of Tuberculosis, and Department of Chest Diseases and TB and Respiratory Diseases)
504-649: The Private Practitioners of Dentistry. The Director-General of Health Services is Ex-Officio Member – both of the Executive Committee and General Body. The Council elects from themselves the President, Vice-President and the members of the Executive Committee. The elected President and the Vice-President are the Ex-Officio Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee
532-467: The education and skill enhancement of undergraduate medical students. The Indian Chest Society (ICS), which is the largest body representing the specialty of Respiratory Medicine, has strongly opposed the action taken by the NMC and requested the NMC to withdraw its UGMEB 2023 guidelines with immediate effect and reinstate the department of Respiratory Medicine as a ‘required’ department for medical colleges running undergraduate courses across India. The NMC
560-544: The frequent withdrawal of public notices. Reports have highlighted issues such as conflicting penalties and approvals for medical institutions, delays in decision-making, and poor internal consultations, which have been flagged to the Union Health Ministry. This turmoil has been exacerbated by high-profile controversies, including the NEET paper leak and concerns about declining standards in medical education. Critics argue that
588-477: The local state dental councils. The Dental Council of India is constituted by an act of parliament ‘The Dentists Act 1948’ (XVI of 1948) with a view to regulate the dental education, dental profession and dental ethics thereto-which came into existence in March 1949. The Council is composed of 6 constituencies representing Central Government, State Government, Universities, Dental Colleges, Medical Council of India and
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#1732855774783616-461: The most common reason for patients seeking medical consultation, and chronic respiratory diseases pose a substantial burden on the population, the department of Respiratory Medicine has become essential for the MBBS program. It has provided undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients with respiratory diseases. Over the years, this department has not only catered to patient care but has also significantly contributed to
644-424: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Dental Council . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dental_Council&oldid=704646731 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
672-679: Was approved by most states and after its approval by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi it was to be proposed as final bill in the parliamentary sessions by the Minister of health and family welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan . It was passed by both houses of Parliament in 2019. President of India approved the National Medical Commission Bill 2019 on 8 August 2019 and it became a law. In 2021, the NMC revised its guidelines for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) seeking to obtain
700-534: Was brought in to replace Medical Council of India in early 2019 through an ordinance issued in January 2019, by the President of India. The Supreme Court had allowed the Central Government to replace the medical council and with the help of five specialised doctors monitor the medical education system in India, from July 2017. The planning commission recommended the replacement of Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC). The decision
728-554: Was compelled to revise the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) 2024 guidelines after the Madras High Court expressed concerns regarding the inclusion of the term “Gender Identity Disorder” in the MBBS curriculum. This decision highlights the sensitive nature of educational content and the regulatory body’s responsiveness to judicial oversight, reflecting the ongoing debates surrounding medical education and
756-443: Was earlier established for 6 months by an ordinance in January 2019 and later became a permanent law passed by Parliament of India and later approved by President of India on 8 August 2019. The NITI Aayog recommended the replacement of Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC bill was passed by parliament and approved by President on 8 August 2019. National Medical Commission ordinance
784-402: Was initially established in medical colleges and tertiary care hospitals to address the significant burden of tuberculosis in India. Over time, it evolved to meet the rising burden of chronic lung diseases such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis (often a sequel of tuberculosis), interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Given that respiratory symptoms are
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