The National Medical Commission has now come fully into existence following the dissolvement of six-decade-old Indian Medical Council Act 1956. The NMC came into existence on September 25, 2020. The National Medical Commission Bill was passed by both houses of Parliament last year.
The National Medical Commission has now come fully into existence following the dissolvement of six-decade-old Indian Medical Council Act 1956. The NMC came into existence on September 25, 2020. The National Medical Commission Bill was passed by both houses of Parliament last year.
"In pursuance of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 60 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is hereby repealed with effect from the 25th day of September, 2020. The Board of Governors appointed under section 3A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 in supersession of the Medical Council of India constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the said Act shall stand dissolved,"the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) notification read.
"In pursuance of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 60 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is hereby repealed with effect from the 25th day of September, 2020. The Board of Governors appointed under section 3A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 in supersession of the Medical Council of India constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the said Act shall stand dissolved,"the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) notification read.
The four autonomous boards formed under the NMC Act according to the notifications issued by Nipun Vinayak, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health are-
The four autonomous boards formed under the NMC Act according to the notifications issued by Nipun Vinayak, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health are-
Under - Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB)
Post -Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB)
Medical Assessment and Rating Board and
The Ethics and Medical Registration Board
Under - Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB)
Post -Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB)
Medical Assessment and Rating Board and
The Ethics and Medical Registration Board
The NMC will consist of a Chairman (medical professional only),10 ex-officio members and 22 part-time members appointed by the Central government. Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma, retired HoD, ENT, AIIMS, New Delhi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the NMC for a period of three years.
The NMC will consist of a Chairman (medical professional only),10 ex-officio members and 22 part-time members appointed by the Central government. Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma, retired HoD, ENT, AIIMS, New Delhi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the NMC for a period of three years.
10 ex-officio members-
10 ex-officio members-
The President of the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board.
The President of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board.
The President of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board.
The President of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board.
The Director General of Health Services, Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi.
The Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research.
Director of any of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.
Two persons from amongst the Directors of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Tata Memorial Hospital, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, and All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health.
One person to represent the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The President of the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board.
The President of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board.
The President of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board.
The President of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board.
The Director General of Health Services, Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi.
The Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research.
Director of any of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.
Two persons from amongst the Directors of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Tata Memorial Hospital, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, and All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health.
One person to represent the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
22 part-time members-
22 part-time members-
Three Members appointed from amongst persons who have special knowledge and professional experience in areas such as management, law, medical ethics, health research, consumer or patient rights advocacy, science and technology and economics.
Ten members appointed on rotational basis from amongst the nominees of the states/union territories in the Medical Advisory Council.
Nine members appointed from amongst the nominees of the States and Union territories in the Medical Advisory Council.
Three Members appointed from amongst persons who have special knowledge and professional experience in areas such as management, law, medical ethics, health research, consumer or patient rights advocacy, science and technology and economics.
Ten members appointed on rotational basis from amongst the nominees of the states/union territories in the Medical Advisory Council.
Nine members appointed from amongst the nominees of the States and Union territories in the Medical Advisory Council.
Dr. Sharma was appointed the chairman of NMC on January 2- "Under sub-section (2) of section 4, the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma) is appointed for a period of three years with effect from September 25,"notification read.
Dr. Sharma was appointed the chairman of NMC on January 2- "Under sub-section (2) of section 4, the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma) is appointed for a period of three years with effect from September 25,"notification read.
It is to be noted that there were several complaints of corruption against Medical Council of India. The members of NMC will not be allowed to accept any employment of any kind in a private medical institution for a period of two years.
It is to be noted that there were several complaints of corruption against Medical Council of India. The members of NMC will not be allowed to accept any employment of any kind in a private medical institution for a period of two years.
