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New Delhi, 13th Feb 2025 – The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strict directive to medical colleges and state authorities regarding the interstate posting of postgraduate (PG) medical students under the District Residency Programme (DRP).
The commission observed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) were being issued without meeting regulatory requirements, prompting a warning against unauthorized transfers.
Basic Rules and Regulations
As per PGMER-2023 regulations, all MD/MS students in broad specialties must complete a compulsory three-month DRP (District Residency Programme) rotation in district hospitals or health systems. Those in non-clinical specialties will be accommodated in district hospitals, research institutions like the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), or other national research organizations.
The NMC clarified that interstate transfers should be an exception rather than the norm. If a state is unable to accommodate its PG students, a mutual agreement between states and prior approval from NMC’s Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) will be require.
Crackdown on Unapproved Transfers
The NMC has raised concerns over medical colleges and state authorities issuing NOCs without following due process. The commission has now mandated that strict compliance with PGMER-2023 regulations is required before granting such approvals.
Key Takeaways:
- Compulsory 3-month DRP for all MD/MS students.
- Interstate transfers should be rare and require NMC approval.
- Unauthorised NOCs issued by colleges and state authorities will be scrutinised.
- Non-clinical specialties can be placed in research institutions or district health programs.
This directive is expected to streamline DRP implementation and prevent administrative loopholes in PG medical training.
The Medical Bulletin
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