NMC Releases Guidelines for Postgraduate Courses

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued guidelines for postgraduate medical education, effective immediately, aiming to enhance standards in medical institutions across the country.

The regulations, established under the National Medical Commission Act, outline the minimum standards required for postgraduate courses, ensuring quality education and training for aspiring medical professionals.

Institutions offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes must meet additional requirements beyond those for undergraduate training, as prescribed by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB).

Hospitals must adhere to national building norms and local regulations, ensuring adequate facilities for patient care, administration, and medical services such as radiology, pathology, and intensive care units (ICUs).

Departments like Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesia, Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry are expected to expand their faculty and infrastructure in line with increased hospital beds. Additionally, modern equipment and training facilities are mandated to su

Hospitals must maintain a high occupancy rate of beds, with a portion designated for intensive care. Outpatient departments should provide sufficient examination space, while teaching rooms must accommodate clinical case discussions with audio-visual faci

In-house laboratories and imaging facilities must be equipped to support postgraduate training and research, while blood banks must adhere to national guidelines for safe transfusion practices.

Full-time faculty members are required, with restrictions on private practice during college hours. Institutions must ensure adequate attendance and adhere to minimum bed requirements for standalone postgraduate medical colleges.