why lot of confusion and chaos with PR of FMGs?

 What is the notification issue by NMC REGARDING PERMANENT REGISTRATIONS OF FMGs, and is it a fact that they are deferred and create confusion?

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued multiple notifications in recent years regarding the permanent registration of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in India. The landscape has indeed been dynamic, with changes and clarifications sometimes causing confusion among state medical councils and FMGs.

• Recent Public Notice Dates:

o    19 June 2024: Specific guidance regarding one-year internships for those who compensated online classes with physical training.

o    22 Nov 2023 & 7 Dec 2023: Earlier notices specifying extended internship requirements for online studies.

Are Notifications Deferred and Creating Confusion?

• Frequent Updates and Amendment Notices: NMC has issued several amended notifications and advisories within months of each other.
• Variable State Interpretation: Some state councils (like Andhra Pradesh) cite different NMC notices to justify their policies, leading to delayed or withheld registrations for FMGs, especially for those with partial online education.
• Judicial Interventions: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has had to direct the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council to follow NMC guidelines, clarify document verification, and avoid unnecessary delays.
• Unclear/Overlapping Requirements: Notifications sometimes leave ambiguity about what constitutes “sufficient” compensatory training, leading to case-by-case interpretation and confusion among FMGs and authorities.

In summary, NMC has issued several notifications on FMG permanent registration, keeping with evolving pandemic/war scenarios. The implementation has at times been inconsistent and confusing, with deferred decisions and variable enforcement at the state level, confirmed by recent court interventions and student protests.