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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has made the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) mandatory for all DNB and DrNB trainees admitted from the 2025 admission batch onwards. Completion of the course will now be a prerequisite for appearing in the Final Theory Examination.
As per the notification, all candidates will be required to complete the BCBR course before submission of their thesis, if not completed earlier. Additionally, submission of the official e-certificate issued by ICMR–NIE has been made compulsory for eligibility to appear in the final theory examinations.
The Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) is a self-paced, online programme conducted through the SWAYAM platform and the ICMR–National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) website. The course remains available throughout the year, allowing candidates flexibility in completion.
The programme consists of 25 lectures with assignments. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the first 23 assignments to become eligible for the final examination of the course.
The move is expected to strengthen research orientation and promote evidence-based medical training among postgraduate trainees pursuing DNB and DrNB programmes.
🔗 Notification: https://natboard.edu.in/viewNotice.php?NBE=M3JGQVdXMENJRDdMd1BZYzFSTk1Edz09
The Medical Bulletin
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