NMC Cautions Indian Students Against MBBS Admissions In Uzbekistan, Raises Concerns Over FMGL Regulatory Violations
· Free Press Journal
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strong advisory for Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in Uzbekistan, cautioning them about potential violations of the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021.
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The alert also specifically mentions institutions such as Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI), Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU), Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU), and the TIT Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (offshore campus of TSMU Termez Branch).
This advisory has been issued in pursuance of a communication received by the Indian Embassy in Tashkent, which has generated serious concerns regarding the quality of medical education, overcrowding of students, and lack of hands-on training. It has been stated that the medium of teaching is not English, which makes it difficult for Indian students to successfully complete their internship requirements as per the FMGL regulations.
Essential NMC Advisory Points for Students and Parents:
Verify the Recognition: The foreign medical institute must be recognized and must comply with the FMGL 2021 regulations.
Avoid Unverified Agents: Students should not seek the services of agents/agencies who promise admissions.
Verify the Course: Students should verify the duration of the course, course curriculum, clinical training, internship, and mode of instruction.
Official Guidance: Students should seek information from the NMC or Indian missions abroad for authentic information.
Report Irregularities: Students should immediately inform the NMC if they suspect any irregularities.
The FMGL Regulations 2021 stipulate the following:
1. A minimum of 54 months of medical education in a single institution.
2. A 12-month internship completed at the same university.
3. Clinical training conducted entirely within the same institution, not across countries.
4. Medium of instruction in English.
5. Registration with the professional regulatory body of the country, thereby obtaining a license equivalent to that of local citizens.
The NMC has reiterated that failure to comply with these regulations will make students ineligible for registration to practice medicine in India after completing the course. Students and parents are advised to exercise extreme caution when considering admissions to MBBS in Uzbekistan and other such foreign countries.
This advisory is yet another effort by the NMC to protect Indian students from unauthorised foreign medical programs and admission scams, thereby ensuring that medical education in foreign countries is up to the mark for practice in India.