What is the news? Parliament has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The Bill seeks to amend the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998. Aim: To accord the status of ‘institute of national importance’ to… Continue reading Parliament passes National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021
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NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Synopsis: The recent move of the Tamil Nadu government to bypass the NEET exam requires careful analysis of the issues surrounding the NEET. Introduction The government of India cleared the way for making NEET a common entrance examination for all medical colleges across India. This was opposed by many states including Tamil Nadu. What steps… Continue reading NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
Synopsis: The social issues in India are not just societal problems, but also ingrained deepens our educational system. Introduction Recently National Medical Commission has issued an advisory to all medical universities and colleges. It asked them to bring changes in the teaching methods and opt methods that are not derogatory to the LGBTQIA+ community. What… Continue reading Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
Synopsis: The policy of a single test needs to be reviewed to attain the lofty goals of the New Education Policy. Contents1 Introduction2 How NEET evolved?3 NEET and minority institutions4 What are the issues associated with Judicial observation on NEET? Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National… Continue reading NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
Inequity and injustice writ large – Regarding NEET
Synopsis: This article explains the journey of Education and issues surrounding NEET. Contents1 Introduction2 About the journey of education in India3 What are the reasons to run State medical colleges?4 How NEET evolved?5 Why NEET is creating inequity and injustice? Introduction Historically, states had established medical colleges and allowed private persons to establish medical colleges.… Continue reading Inequity and injustice writ large – Regarding NEET
National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)?3 What are the changes introduced in NEET so far?4 What are the advantages of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test?5 What are the challenges associated with the NEET?6 What should be the way forward? Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed… Continue reading National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
Medical Educational regulation 2021: Building Consent
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Concerns of Indian Medical Association (IMA) on draft Postgraduate Medical Educational regulation 2021 & demand of withdrawing that bill Synopsis: According to the new regulation, there shall be common Counseling for admission to all medical educational institutions including Post Graduate “Broad Specialty courses” on the basis of merit list of “National… Continue reading Medical Educational regulation 2021: Building Consent
What the post-Covid doctor must know
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: To cater to the demands of future medical needs, India has to reform medical education. Synopsis: The lessons learnt during the Covid-19 should catalyse changes in medical education, enhance the profession’s orientation towards scientific sensibility and compassion. About the Western model of medical education: Major reforms in Western medical education began after… Continue reading What the post-Covid doctor must know
