National Medical Commission CBME Guidelines Update for MBBS Students
NMC Releases Revised CBME Guidelines for MBBS Curriculum
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released its revised Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum Guidelines for MBBS students in 2024, significantly dropping controversial topics such as lesbianism and sodomy after widespread criticism.
Included Topics in the Revised Curriculum
- Histories of gender
- Sexuality-based identities and rights in India
- Decriminalisation of adultery
- Consensual adult homosexual behaviour
The revised curriculum maintains existing guidelines on teaching hours, attendance, and the National Exit Test (NExt), ensuring that future doctors receive a well-rounded education.
Consultation with Experts
The official notice stated, 'In response to various queries raised by stakeholders, the requisite additions and deletions have been conducted after consultations with experts.' Earlier drafts sparked controversy due to the inclusion of sensitive topics in forensic medicine and toxicology, leading to the eventual withdrawal of the initial guidelines.
Disability Guidelines
The modified guidelines for students admitted under the specified disability category will be released separately, adhering to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
For more details, please refer to the official NMC announcements and updates regarding CBME guidelines.
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