The Central Government and the Medical Council of India (MCI) have approved the launch of post-graduate diploma courses that can be undertaken after completing MBBS. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a gazette notification to introduce post-graduate diploma courses in eight medical specialties under the National Board of Examinations on August 6. The move has been welcomed by medical experts from across the country, with eminent cardiac surgeon, Dr Devi Shetty, terming it a radical reform in higher medical education. These training programs can be conducted by all well-equipped public or private hospitals, with more than 100 beds and senior medical specialists among the staff. The diploma two-year courses will be in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Tuberculosis and Chest Disease, Radio Diagnosis, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology and ENT. Dr Shetty stated that the need for more post-graduate seats has long been felt. Every year, nearly 1,70,000...
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