According to the Health Ministry, now Indian medical graduates can practice in the US, Australia, and Canada
- IBEF
- September 22, 2023
According to a press release from the Union Health Ministry, the National Medical Commission of India (NMC) has been granted the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recognised status for ten years. This certification will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate study and work in nations that demand WFME accreditation, such as the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
All the 706 existing medical colleges in India have become WFME accredited, and the new medical colleges set up in the coming ten years will automatically come under WFME accreditation. Due to the accreditation, the NMC will get the privilege of enhancing the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them with global benchmarks, says the Health Ministry.
The Ministry also stated that the accreditation will boost the standing and reputation of Indian medical schools abroad, make academic exchanges and collaborations easier, and encourage innovation and ongoing progress in medical education.
The main goal of the WFME is to raise the standards of medical education globally by promoting the most rigorous scientific and moral principles. A global group called WFME is committed to raising the standard of medical education everywhere.
The Education Commission on Foreign Medical Education (ECFMG) is the primary body in the US that oversees the policies and regulations around licensing International Medical Graduates (IMGs). In order to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and to apply for residency, all IMGs must be certified by ECFMG. All IMGs must be certified by ECFMG to take the USMLEs and to apply for residency. It typically occurs after completing the second year of a medical program and before taking the USMLE Step 1 examination. In 2010, the ECFMG announced a new requirement which will become effective in 2024.
According to the new regulation, beginning in 2024, those applying for ECFMG Certification must be enrolled in or have completed an adequately authorised medical school. More particularly, the institution must hold accreditation from a body that has received official recognition from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
Each medical college must pay US$ 60,000 to participate in the WFME recognition procedure, which covers all site visit team expenditures. This implies that it would have cost roughly Rs. 351.9 crore (US$ 42.36 million) for all 706 medical institutions in India to seek WFME recognition.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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