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MEDICAL
COUNCIL OF INDIA
SALIENT
FEATURES OF REGULATIONS ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, 1997
Short
title and commencement : (1) These regulations may be called the "Regulations
on Graduate Medical Education, 1997"
They
shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
ADMISSION,
SELECTION, MIGRATION AND TRAINING :-
Admission
to the Medical Course - Eligibility Criteria : No Candidates shall
be allowed to be admitted to the Medical Curriculum of first Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Course until :
He/She
shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December, of the
year admission to the MBBS course.
He/She
has passed qualifying examination as under :-
The
higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination
which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period
of 12 years study, the last two years of study comprising of physics,
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or any other elective subjects with
English at a level not less than core course of English as prescribed
by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the
introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended
by the National Committee on education.
Note:
Where the course content is not as prescribed for 10+2 education structure
of the National Committee, the candidates will have to undergo a period
of one year pre-professional training before admission to the Medical
colleges;
Or
The
intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/Board or other
recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall
include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory
subject.
Or
The
pre-professional/pre-medical examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology,
after passing either the higher secondary school examination, or the pre-university
or an equivalent Examination. The pre0-professional/pre-medical examination
shall include a practical test in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and also
English as a compulsory subject.
Or
The
first year of the three years degree course of a recognized university,
with Physics, chemistry and Biology including a practical test in three
subjects provided the examination is a "University Examination"
and candidate has passed 10+2 with English at a level not less than a
core course.
Or
B.Sc.
examination of an Indian University, provided that he/she has passed the
B.Sc. examination with not less than two of the following subjects Physics,
Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology) and further that he/she has passed
the earlier qualifying examination with the following subjects - Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and English.
Or
Any
other examination which, in scope and standard is found to be equivalent
to the intermediate science examination of an Indian University/Board,
taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology including practical test in each
of these subjects and English.
Note:
The
pre-medical course may be conducted either at Medical College, or a science
College.
Marks
obtained in Mathematics are not to be considered for admission to MBBS
Course.
After
the 10+2 course is introduced, the integrated courses should be abolished.
Selection
of Students:
The
selection of students to medical college shall be based solely on merit
of the candidate and for determination of the merit, the following criteria
be adopted uniformly throughout the country:
In
states, having only one Medical College and one university board/examining
body conducting the qualifying examination, the marks obtained at such
qualifying examination may be taken into consideration;
In
states, having more than one university/board/examining body conducting
the qualifying examination (or where there is more than one medical college
under the administrative control of one authority) a competitive entrance
examination should be held so as to achieve a uniform evaluation as there
may be variation of standards at qualifying examinations conducted by
different agencies;
Where
there are more than one college in a state and only one university/board
conducting the qualifying examination, then a joint selection board be
constituted for all the colleges;
A
competitive entrance examination is absolutely necessary in the cases
of Institution of All India character.
Procedure
for selection to MBBS course shall be as follows:-
In
case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination under clause
(1) based on merit, candidate for admission to MBBS course must have passed
in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English individually
and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics,
Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination as mentioned in the
clause (2) of regulation 4. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled
Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward classes. The marks obtained
in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination
be 40% instead of 50% as above.
In
case of admission of the basis of Competitive entrance examination under
clause (2) to (4) of this regulation, a candidate must have passed in
the subjects of Physics,. Chemistry, Biology and English individually
and must have obtained a minimum of 50% of marks taken together in Physics
Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination as mentioned in clause
(2) of regulation 4 and in addition must have come in the merit list prepared
as a result of such competitive entrance examination by securing not less
then 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology competitive examination.
In respect of candidates belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes
or other Backward Class the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and
Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance
examination be 40% instead of 50% as stated above.
Provided
that a candidate who has appeared in the qualifying examination the result
of which has not been declared, he may be provisionally permitted to take
up the competitive entrance examination and in case of selection for admission
to the MBBS course, he shall not be admitted to that course until he fulfils
the eligibility criteria under regulation 4.
Migration:
Migration
from one medical college to other is not a right of a student. However,
migration of students from one medical college to another medical college
in India may be considered by the Medical Council of India only in exceptional
cases on extreme compassionate grounds, provided following criteria are
fulfilled. Routine migrations on other grounds shall not be allowed.
Both
the colleges, i.e. one at which the students is studying at present and
one to which migration is sought, are recognised by the Medical Council
of India.
The
applicant candidate should have passed first professional MBBS examination.
The
applicant candidate submits his application for migration, complete in
all respects, to all authorities concerned within a period of one month
of passing (declaration of result) the first professional Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) examination.
The
applicant candidate must submit an affidavit stating that he/she will
pursue 18 months of prescribed study before appearing at IInd professional
Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) examination at the
transferee medical college, which should be duly certified by the Registrar
of the concerned University in which he/she is seeking transfer. The transfer
will be applicable only after receipt of the affidavit.
Note:1:
Migration
during clinical course of study shall not be allowed on any ground.
All
applications for migration shall be referred of Medical Council of India
by college authorities. No institution/University shall allow migrations
directly without the approval of the council.
Council
reserves the right, not to entertain any application which is not under
the prescribed compassionate gourds and also to take independent decision
where applicant has been allowed to migrate without referring the same
to the Council.
Note
2: * Compassionate grounds criteria:
Death
of a supporting guardian.
Illness
of the candidate causing disability.
Disturbed
conditions as declared by Government in the Medical College area.
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Training
Period and Time Distribution
Every
student shall undergo a period of certified study extending over 4 ½
academic years divided into 9 semesters, (i.e. of 6 months each) from
the date of commencement of his study for the subjects comprising the
medical curriculum to the date of completion of examination and followed
by one year compulsory rotating internship. Each semester will consist
of approximately 120 teaching days of a hours each college working time,
including one hour of lunch.
The
period of 4 1//2 years is divided into three phases as follows:-
(a)
Phase-1 (two semesters) - consisting of Pre-clinical subjects (Human
Anatomy, Physiology including Bio-Physics, Biochemistry and introduction
to Community Medicine including Humanities). Besides 60 hours for introduction
to Community Medicine including Humanities, rest of the time shall be
somewhat equally divided between Anatomy and Physiology plus Biochemistry
combined (Physiology 2/3 and Biochemistry 1/3)
(b)
Phase-II (3 semester) - consisting of para - clinical/clinical subjects.
During
this phase teaching of para-clinical and clinical subjects shall be done
concurrently.
The
para-clinical subjects shall consist of Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology,
Forensic Medicine including Toxicology and part of Community Medicine.
The
clinical subjects shall consist of all these detailed below in Phase III.
Out
of the time for Para-clinical teaching approximately equal time be allotted
to Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine and Community
Medicine combined (1/3 Forensic Medicine and 2/3 Community Medicine).
(c)
Phase-III (continuation of study of clinical subjects for seven semesters
after passing Phase-1)
The
clinical subjects to be taught during Phase II and III are Medicine and
its allied specialties, Surgery and its allied specialties, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology and Community Medicine.
Besides
clinical posting as per schedule mentioned herewith, rest of the teaching
hours be divided for didactic lectures, demonstrations, seminars, group
discussions, etc. in various subjects.
The
Medicine and its allied specialties training will include General Medicine,
Pediatrics, Tuberculosis and Chest, Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases,
Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Infectious diseases etc. The Surgery and
its allied specialties training will include General Surgery, Orthopedics
Surgery including Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology,
Anesthesia, Dentistry, Radio-therapy etc. The Obstetrics & Gynecology
training will include family medicine, family welfare planning etc.
The
first 2 semester (approximately 240 teaching days) shall be occupied in
the Phase 1 (pre-clinical) subjects and introduction to a broader understanding
of the perspectives of medical education leading to delivery of health
care. No student shall be permitted to join the Phase II (Pare-clinical/clinical)
group of subjects until he has passed in all the Phase 1 (Pre-clinical)
subjects for which he will be permitted not more than four chances (actual
examination), provided four chances are completed in three years from
the date of enrollment.
After
passing pre-clinical subjects, 1 ½ year (3 semesters) shall be
devoted to para-clinical subjects.
Phase
II will be devoted to para-clinical and clinical subjects, along with
clinical posting. During clinical phase (Phase III) pre-clinical and para
clinical teaching will be integrated into the teaching of clinical subjects
where relevant.
Didactic
lectures should not exceed one third of the time schedule; two third schedule
should include practical, clinical or/and group discussions. Learning
process should include living experiences, problem oriented approach,
case studies and community health care activities.
Universities
shall organize admission timings and admission process in such a way that
teaching in first semester starts by 1st of August each year.
Supplementary
examination may be conducted within 6 months so that the students who
pass can join the main batch and the failed students will have to appear
in the subsequent year.
Phase
Distribution and Timing of Examinations:-
Note
:
Passing
in 1st Professional is compulsory before proceeding to Phase II training.
A
students who fails in the IInd professional examination, shall not
be allowed to appear in IIIrd Professional Part I examination unless
he passes all subjects of IInd Professional examination.
Passing
in IIIrd Professional (Part I) examination is not compulsory before
entering for 8th and 9th semester training, however passing of IIIrd
Professional (Part I) is compulsory for being eligible for IIIrd Professional
(Part II) examination.
During
third to ninth semesters, clinical postings of three hours duration
daily as specified in the Table is suggested for various departments,
after Introductory Course in Clinical Methods in Medicine and Surgery
of two weeks each for the whole class.
 EXAMINATION
REGULATIONS
Essentialities
for qualifying to appear in professional examinations.
The
performance in essential components of training are to be assessed,
based on:
ATTENDANCE
:
75%
of attendance in a subject for appearing in the examination is compulsory
provided he/she has 80% attendance in non lecture teaching. i.e. seminar,
group discussion, tutorials, demonstrations. Practical, Hospital (Tertiary,
Secondary, Primary) posting and bed side clinics, etc.
INTERNSHIP
- GENERAL
Internship
is a phase of training wherein a graduate is expected to conduct actual
practice of medical and health care and acquire skills under supervision
so that he/she may become capable of functioning independently.
INTERNSHIP
- TIME DISTRIBUTION
Compulsory
Elective
Postings
Elective
Subject :-
Elective
posting will include Two of the following for 15 days in each subject.
Dermatology
and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Psychiatry
Tuberculosis
and Respiratory Diseases
Anesthesia
Radio-diagnosis
Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation
Forensic
Medicine and Toxicology
Blood
Bank and Transfusion Department.
OTHER
DETAILS :
All
parts of the internship shall be done as far as possible in institution
of India, In case of any difficulties, the matter may be referred
to the Medical Council of India to be considered in individual merit.
Every
candidate will be required after passing the final MBBS examination
to undergo compulsory rotational internship to the satisfaction of
the College authorities and University concerned for a period of 12
month so as to be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery (MBBS) and full registration.
ASSESSMENT
OF INTERNSHIP:
The
intern shall maintain a record of work which is to be verified and
certified by the medical officer under whom he works. Apart from scrutiny
of the record of work, assessment and evaluation of training shall
be undertaken by an objective approach using situation tests in knowledge,
skill and attitude during and at the end of training. Based on the
record of work and date of evaluation, the Dean/Principal shall issue
certificate of satisfactory completion of training, following which
the University shall award the MBBS degree or declare him eligible
for it.
Satisfactory
completion shall be determined on the basis of the following :-
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