National Medical Commission

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National Medical Commission

News: Recently, The National Medical Commission (NMC) , India has been awarded the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for 10 years, the highest standards in medical education and accreditation.

What is WFME?
• WFME was founded in 1972 by the World Medical Association, the World Health Organization, the regional organizations of medical schools and academic teachers, and the International Federation of Medical Students Associations.
• WFME is a global organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide.
• WFME has developed and published global standards for basic, postgraduate, and continuing medical education, as well as guidelines for distributed and distance learning in medical education.

Benefits of WFME Accreditation:
• All the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited and the new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited.
• It will also enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
• It will increase the international recognition and reputation of Indian medical schools and professionals.
• It will also make India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards.

About NMC:
• The NMC has been constituted by an act of Parliament known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019. It acts as India's top regulator of medical education and practice.