BUDDHADEB GHOSH

Assistant professor, Department of Human Anatomy.

[BUDDHADEB GHOSH @BUDDHAD40756380]

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[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMC’s TEQ 2022 clause insisting that MSc–PhD faculty must hold a PhD “as regular on campus course” is jurisdictional overreach, legally untenable and academically irrational.

UGC already recognises full‑time and part‑time PhDs with identical academic rigour; distance mode is barred, but part‑time is fully valid. NMC has no statutory mandate to micro‑regulate how a PhD is obtained, only to specify what qualifications are required.

Applying this “regular on campus” condition to PhDs awarded years before 2022 amounts to retrospective penalisation and violates basic principles of natural justice. Careers are being derailed despite degrees earned fully within UGC norms.

Demanding a PhD only from non‑medical teachers in pre‑/para‑clinical disciplines, while MD faculty are not held to the same standard, chases not educational need but arithmetic parity in years of training. Credential parity is not educational equivalence.

NMMTA urges NMC to:
1️⃣ Delete “as regular on campus course” from TEQ 2022;
2️⃣ Add a saving clause to reverse adverse actions since 2022;
3️⃣ Respect UGC’s exclusive jurisdiction over PhD regulation.

NMMTA requests hon'ble @MoHFW_INDIA minister Sh. @JPNadda ji to intervene and direct @NMC_IND @NMC_BHARAT to amend this discriminative guidelines.

#NMC #UGC #MedicalEducation #NMMTA

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA strongly condemns the denial of Professor status to Dr. Sunil S. Shivekar, a Medical M.Sc-Ph.D. faculty member possessing the requisite experience, solely because his "Ph.D. was not obtained through a regular in-campus programme from a recognized medical institution".

This decision is arbitrary and legally unsustainable. To our knowledge, Dr. Shivekar earned his Ph.D. in 2015- years before the formation of NMC and the promulgation of its current regulations. Applying a subsequently introduced criterion retrospectively is both unjust and contrary to established principles of natural justice.

NMMTA had objected to these provisions when public feedback was sought to the draft regulations, and has repeatedly conveyed its concerns to the NMC and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (@MoHFW_INDIA). Having failed to secure a fair resolution, the Association has now approached the Hon'ble High Court seeking justice.

We urge the @NMC_IND @NMC_BHARAT to immediately withdraw its letter and accord due recognition to Dr. Shivekar as Professor. Merit, experience, and demonstrated competence-not retrospective technicalities- must guide academic recognition.

Also, the Association respectfully requests the Hon'ble Minister, Shri @JPNadda ji, to take necessary steps to curb the dangerous precedent of enforcing rules retrospectively. The unnecessary harassment meted out to the Medical M.Sc-PhD faculties are avoidable.

#NMMTA #MedicalEducation #HigherEducation #AcademicJustice #MedicalScientists #NMC

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

This is for the information of those obnoxious individuals who constantly spread misinformation and misinterpretations, seeking to validate themselves by falsifying the truth and spreading propaganda against @NMMTA_Assn . Members must recall #WallofShame. They owe us an apology!

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress & @AnupriyaSPatel
Medical MSc /PhD qualified teachers are part of Medical education for more than 50 years. TEQ1998, made it legitimate in the MCI regime. NMC TEQ 2022 reduced the optional percentage & zeroed to Micro & Pharma depts.

[Dr. Ayan Das🇮🇳 @ayan_das12]

Curious case of arbitrary policies:
1)NMC illogically removes competent Medical https://t.co/ar73G6jzOK teachers from the system
2)MoHFW fails to revert it.
3)To solve the escalated teachers deficiency, plans to bring back retired teachers who have already passed their prime.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Just wish to inform you ..........
@MoHFW_INDIA #PEOPLE .
Fact is
Medical MSc PhD people are produce of reputed Medical Colleges & integral part of Medical Education.
Pre para doctor community stop crying foul.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Why doesn't NMC use Iris scan or 3D face scan for AEBAS ? they know the actual status of faculty will come out like a djinn.
Do you consider a ghost faculty promoted as professor by sitting at home WORTHY?
#FactsOnly
No doctors association will raise a voice.
#personalbenefit

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

A new TEQ draft has been released by the NMC's PG board, rather than the usual UG board. We are not surprised. While the MCI's BOG was kind, considerate, and rational, the NMC has been outright hostile and unsympathetic. What else can be expected from it?

It is said that a nation is judged by how it treats its minorities. The same applies to the @NMC_BHARAT. Just observe the disdain and apathy with which it treats us, the minority stakeholders.

Despite being an integral part of medical education for several decades since the 1970s, we are still considered outsiders, with separate rules imposed upon us—each iteration worsening the situation.

Yes, there are many objections. When we request changes from the NMC, we are told the matter is sub judice. However, the NMC exercises the freedom to modify regulations as it pleases, without regard for whether the issue is sub judice.

It is true that the NMC is an autonomous body, but the NMC Act clearly states that the @MoHFW_INDIA remains its governing authority. Despite this, the NMC has the audacity to overrule explicit orders from the ministry and continues to adopt a hostile stance that contradicts the government's position.

While the NMC operates more like a doctors' welfare association, the union government has a responsibility to protect the interests of all stakeholders. Given our lack of faith in the NMC, we implore the ministry to address our concerns directly.

The feedback on the TEQ 2024 draft is being submitted. The NMC has always ignored our feedback—will this time be any different?

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Myth: non medical faculyare incapable of imparting practical knowledge
Fact: Medical MSc/PhD faculties undergo the same practicals as MD faculties go.
Instead Medical MSc/PhD faculties have stronger scientific foundation to teach 1st & 2nd year students .

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Myth: Medical MSc/ PhD faculties are less clinically oriented.
Fact: non clinical MDs dont offer the possibility of clinical practice. ( NMC official)
Now why the onus is on 15% of MSc/PhD teachers when 85% of faculties are MD.
It implies they are unworthy.
#Media,@MoHFW_INDIA

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

What's the reason behind bringing new regulations by @NMC_BHARAT? They are unable to handle the medical education of India.They know @NMMTA_Assn is right, There is a huge faculty crunch.@MoHFW_INDIA it is better NOT to have unworthy doctors in lieu of qualified medical MSc/PhDs.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

It is very interesting to know, the premier institute CMC Ludhiana is starting with Medical MSc courses it is a nodal centre of the @NMC_IND faculty development program & don't allow ACME course to Med MSc/PhD faculties. @MoHFW_INDIA till date couldn't take a firm decision.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the civil writ petition filed by the National MSc Medical Teachers' Association (NMMTA) in the Delhi High Court.

The petition challenges the discriminatory and prejudiced policies of the National Medical Commission (NMC) that undermine the interests of teachers with MSc and Ph.D. qualifications in medical sciences.

Despite waiting for four years for justice, the only outcome has been a series of postponed hearings and delays.

This ongoing litigation highlights the challenges faced by medical educators who are seeking fair recognition of their academic qualifications and professional contributions.

We remain committed to advocating for policies that ensure equal opportunities, respect, and fair treatment for all teachers with medical MSc/Ph.D qualifications.

At the same time we request @PMOIndia @MLJ_GoI to amend the necessary laws to bring improvements in the way our judiciary functions so that the aggrieved receives timely justice. @arjunrammeghwal @MoHFW_INDIA

"Fair Recognition, Equal Opportunity – NMMTA Stands Strong for Medical Educators!"

#MedicalEducation #JusticeForTeachers #NMC #NMMTA #LegalFight #AcademicEquity

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

When it comes to duration of the courses, there is ambiguity, some are 2 years & one is 3 years. So Medical colleges run this with variable time line between 2-3.5 years. which i unjust and @NMMTA_Assn advocates all MSc (Medical) courses to be of 3 years duration as MD courses

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

MSc Medical Courses were recognized by MCI as per IMC Act. but they silently removed it from the list by deletion. Though UGC continues to recognize the course and thousands of Medical MSc /PhD teachers are working in medical colleges as Faculty members as per NMC/MCI guideline.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA successfully conducted its 5th Conference of Clinical Scientists in Research in Basic Medical Sciences on 28th September in Dehradun.

The event featured five guest speakers and 13 paper presentations, with attendees from across India.

NMMTA extends its gratitude to the organizing committee and the executive committee for their flawless execution of the event and the members who attended as delegates.

We look forward to even greater participation from members at the next conference.

@MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

5th Conference of the Clinical Scientists on Research in Basic Medical Sciences has been started. @NMMTA_Assn @PIB_India
#Conference