New norms to come into force from Apr 17
Irfan Tramboo
Srinagar, Mar 29: Aiming to improve the Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and make them in line with the present-day expectation of Medical education, the National Medical Council (NMC) has issued a slew of fresh guidelines, which are as per the recommendation of a high-level committee constituted to review the FDPs and several other aspects.
As per details, the Committee assembled on several occasions and after examining all aspects/inputs on the subject, submitted its findings and recommendations which have been accepted and approved by the competent authority.
As per the recommendations, the Revised Basic Course workshop (RBCW) has been rechristened as Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME), incorporating relevant changes, while a Curriculum Implementation Support Program- 3 (CISP-III) has also been formulated to take care of the training of additional clinical faculty for better implementation of CBME.
Further, the revised guidelines have also been issued for the conduct of various Faculty Development Programs by Nodal Centers (NCs), Regional Centers (RCs), and Medical Colleges. As per details, to ensure uniformity in the conduct of FDP, training modules have been prepared by the expert group, incorporating certain common suggestions received from the environment.
“The training modules give a comprehensive overview of each topic, besides outlining the objectives of a topic which must be covered during these workshops. These training modules shall be shared separately with NCs and RCs.”
It is to be noted here that the FDPs were so far being conducted as per syllabi formulated long back by the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) and called for up-gradation keeping in view the changes in medical education. “…there have been sweeping changes in the field of medical technology and education too. Therefore, a strong need was felt to review and revise the existing guidelines/syllabi etc. on the conduct of various FDPs, namely RBCW, ACME and CISP.”
Recognizing the efforts that go into the conduct and implementation of these FDPs, NMC said that the honorarium for Resource Faculty and NMC appointed Coordinators-previously known as Observers-has been substantially increased.
The new guidelines will come into force with effect from April 17, 2023, and accordingly, it has been directed, existing guidelines issued by erstwhile MCI or by NMC from time to time on these subjects stand superseded or modified to that extent. “The guidelines shall be adhered to meticulously by all; any violation will be viewed seriously.”
It has been recommended that Conveners of NCs and RCs convene an In-house meeting of all stakeholders amongst its MEU and CC to incorporate these new guidelines.
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