Indian Medical Graduates Can Now Practice in US, Canada, Australia as NMC Gets WFME Recognition - News18

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Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 09:06 IST

The WFME recognition status has been granted for a period of 10 years to NMC (Representative image)

The WFME recognition status has been granted for a period of 10 years to NMC (Representative image)

With the National Medical Commission being granted WFME status, all the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited, the health ministry said

The National Medical Commission (NMC), India has been granted the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recognition status for a period of 10 years. This recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand,  the health ministry said. All the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited, the ministry added.

“As part of this recognition, 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. The recognition will further enhance the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them with the global best practices and benchmarks," read the official press release by MoHFW. NMC will get an official award letter and a recognition certificate in this regard.

Furthermore, this recognition status will help facilitate academic collaborations and exchanges as well as promote innovation in medical education. It will help foster a culture of quality assurance among medical educators and institutions, the ministry added.

The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) is a global organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide. WFME’s accreditation programme helps ensure that medical institutes meet and uphold the highest international standards of education and training, the press release added.

“WFME’s recognition underscores that the quality of medical education in India adheres to global standards. This accolade empowers our students with the opportunity to pursue their careers anywhere in the world, while also making India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards," Dr Yogender Malik, Member of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board and Head Media Division at NMC said.

Sukanya Nandy
Sukanya Nandy, Subeditor at News18.com, covers education and career. She has been writing and reporting on education and lifestyle for over four years...Read More
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