With NMC, there is hope for greater autonomy in medical education

National Medical Commission replaces Medical Council of India that drew flak for corruption

Contrary to its predecessor, the newly constituted National Medical Commission (NMC) promises greater autonomy and accountability in medical education, say stakeholders.
 

After Parliament passed the NMC Act 2019 last year, the new commission for medical education along with four autonomous boards was constituted with effect from Friday. With this, the Indian Medical Council (IMC) Act, 1956, stands repealed and replaced by NMC Act 2019. Along with NMC, the four Autonomous Boards of UG and PG Medical Education Boards, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, and Ethics and Medical Registration Board have also been constituted to help NMC in day-to-day functioning.
 

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