Dr. Rajesh amberpet

[Dr. Rajesh amberpet @rajeshmicrokmc]

@PTI_News @ArvindKejriwal Sheesh Mahal pe fir se jane ka mauka milgaya kejriwal ko

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

We trust that the government considers communications made on social media, including this platform. This particular post is addressed to the @MoHFW_INDIA requesting honorable @JPNadda ji to intervene.

This grievance pertains to the hostile position taken by the undergraduate board of the National Medical Commission against the teachers with medical MSc, Ph.D qualifications regarding MBBS examinership.

In its document No. I4021-8-2023-UGMEB dated 12th June 2023 and titled "Guidelines under Graduate Medical Education Regulation 2023", the following was stated:

"Person appointed as an examiner in the particular subject must have at least four years of total teaching experience as Assistant Professor after obtaining postgraduate degree in the subject in a college affiliated to a recognized medical college (by UGMEB of NMC)."

The above statement did not discriminate teachers with medical MSc, Ph.D qualifications. This document was eventually retracted and the new document in its place "Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum 2024 dated 12-09-2024" states:

"Person appointed as an examiner in the particular subject must have at least three years of total teaching experience as Assistant Professor after obtaining postgraduate degree following MBBS, in the concerned subject in a college affiliated to a recognized medical college (by UGMEB of NMC)."

As evident, the words "following MBBS" were subsequently added with the sole intention to deny examinership to teachers with medical MSc, Ph.D qualifications, including the Professors with decades of teaching experience.

Aggrieved by this discrimination and injustice, several professors, including members of this association had filed writ petitions in various High Courts across the country.

NMC submitted in those petitions that the guidelines apply prospectively to those teachers appointed after the publications of the guidelines and that the existing teachers will not be affected. Trusting this position, the courts had disposed the petitions.

However, NMC did not make this position explicit in its published guidelines, issued a public statement on its website nor sent circulars to all the health universities.

Therefore, to all the concerned universities, only those teachers with basic MBBS qualifications are eligible and they continue to deny examinership as they continue to rely on the above mentioned CBME 2024 guidelines.

Attached is a letter from NTR University of Health Sciences that continues to deny examinership to MSc, Ph.D qualified teachers, which supports our position.

As a result, aggrieved members will be forced to file fresh petitions in various high courts, which will reflect poorly on the NMC and the government.

UG board of the NMC states one thing in the court and does the exact opposite in real practice. This dishonesty continues to trouble our members.

Therefore, the NMC must amend its guidelines so that there is no ambiguity regarding the eligibility of teachers with medical MSc, Ph.D qualifications by removing the words "following MBBS" in its guidelines.

We look forward to a swift resolution of this issue. @JPNaddaoffice

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

It brings pleasure to inform that due to the proactiveness of a concerned group of faculty members, the Karnataka Highcourt has directed NMC & MoHFW to not to implement "MSR 2023 regulations"till further hearing.

@NMMTA_Assn
#saveMedicalMSc.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

It is always about 'pride and prejudice'. We can see and sense it around us all the time. The pride in oneself automatically translates into prejudice toward others. It is this discrimination that we term 'academic apartheid'. The concept of self-supremacy always follows up with discriminative behavior. Is there any cure for this?

[Dr. Sridhar Rao @sridharaopn]

When faculties in medical colleges take vacations, they split into two batches to ensure uninterrupted work. With significant backlogs, how can courts afford to close for vacations? Urgent judicial reforms are needed. @MLJ_GoI @PMOIndia

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The most significant dishonesty exhibited by the NMC is when it lies through its teeth.

While assuring that the existing faculty won't be affected, it is relentlessly working to the detriment of MSc/PhD teachers by modifying guidelines and releasing disparaging FAQs.

The intent is clear, and the mischief is obvious!

Why can't existing teachers in Pharmacology and Microbiology apply for new jobs or higher posts in other colleges or in other states?

Why has the NMC blocked their rights to pursue better prospects or working conditions elsewhere?

This is the denial of a fundamental right.

Respected @mansukhmandviya sir, NMC hasn't given you the full picture. It is vile and dishonest.

@MoHFW_INDIA @OfficeOf_MM @PMOIndia

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Dear Prime minister @narendramodi ji,

As you seek a third term you need to ask yourselves what have you done to reform the judiciary.

Citizens are fed up and distressed with the current judicial system.

Amend the constitution to make the judiciary efficient, accessible, time-bound and accountable. Justice delayed is justice denied!!

It is a sincere request. It's a minimum that you can do to the people who look up to you.

@PMOIndia @PMOIndia_RC @narendramodi_in @MLJ_GoI

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

On August 1, 2023, the NMC released a gazetted notification on the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines, disentitling faculty with medical MSc/PhD qualifications from serving as examiners. This was stated under the heading 'Appointment of Examiners' on page 58 of the notification. Incidentally, the 'Criteria for passing in a subject', is also present on Page 58 of the document.

This was reiterated in Question No. 14 of the FAQ on the CBME course curriculum published on September 13, 2023.

On September 1, 2023, the UG board of NMC made two amendments regarding 'Criteria for passing in a subject' mentioned on page 58 via a corrigendum F. No.U/14021/8/2023-UGMEB.

Subsequently, on October 3, 2023, NMC issued a public notice stating that September 1, 2023's corrigendum would not be applicable retrospectively.

Meanwhile, several writ petitions were filed in the High Courts of Rajasthan, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh against the discriminatory guideline of NMC.

Facing numerous lawsuits and realizing its error, NMC made a submission in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, claiming that as per its public notice dated October 3, 2023, the guidelines 'will only apply prospectively, if the Writ Petitioners had previous experience as Examiners'.

While the public notice was with regards to the corrigendum on 'criteria for passing in a subject', NMC applied it to the 'Appointment of Examiners', taking advantage of the fact that it too appeared on Page 58.

This is how @NMC_IND cleverly but cunningly misled the courts into believing it using an unrelated document.

Nonetheless, NMC's submission in the Allahabad High Court that "the effect of CBME guidelines 2023 will not disturb the old faculty. They will continue to remain eligible for becoming the examiner. The CBME guidelines 2023 shall be applicable to new appointments" has given relief to the existing teachers.

However, this discrimination is still unacceptable and the NMMTA has called for its retraction. All faculties with 4 years of teaching experience must be considered sufficient to be examiners. Our appeal, which the NMC has not responded to, is now pending with the @MoHFW_INDIA as a second appeal.

In the meantime, NMC is requested to alter the FAQ dated September 13, 2023, or to publish a new public notice on the Appointment of Examiners so that the position is clear to all.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Teachers with medical MSc/PhD qualifications working in medical colleges are the ones most affected by various forms of discrimination imposed by the regulator - the NMC.

With relentless discrimination, one can only wonder when this academic apartheid will end. How far can 'pride and prejudice' be the guiding principles for policy-making?

We urge @MoHFW_INDIA to form a separate council for us. Why are we being forced to approach courts for what can be granted by the ministry? Where is the 'antyoday' in practice that this government boasts about? Where is natural justice? How can a group of prejudiced professionals dictate policies?

Read more: https://t.co/AHDJf0Se9s

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @mansukhmandviya @OfficeOf_MM

[Shalini @ microbiology @Shalinimicrobi1]

@NMMTA_Assn still awaiting justice https://t.co/EqNVi1eVOH

[Dr. Ayan Das🇮🇳 @ayan_das12]

Is there any way through which these cries of common man can reach the ears of the custodians of Indian Judiciary?
Justice delayed is justice denied. @MLJ_GoI @barandbench

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Did we find any notice on the @NMC_IND website, regarding the examinership after the Allahabad Highcourt Case?
Have they withdrawn the FAQ they distributed arbitrarily?
@MoHFW_INDIA remains silent.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

"New NMC regulations jeopardise jobs of 5,000 non-medical teachers" via @thetribunechd https://t.co/RNFY4rtwBB

As the PM @narendramodi embarks on another term in Lok Sabha, the job loss needs to be addressed by the @PMOIndia

The degree-based discrimination is unacceptable in the modern times. @MoHFW_INDIA must step in to end this practice.

@mansukhmandviya @OfficeOf_MM

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

2020 - 2023,
@MoHFW_INDIA , it's been four #Deepawali, people are waiting for your justice . You could've provided us a reason to #celebrate without #anxiety .
Another #kaalideepawali for MedicalMSc/PhD teachers.
Justice delayed is justice denied.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The Vice President's @VPIndia remark has seemingly been made without a full understanding of the ground realities of how the Indian judiciary functions.

Cases often accumulate and linger for years, even decades, without resolution, causing continued suffering for the public due to a dysfunctional judiciary.

It is essential for the government to take action in reforming the judicial system, ensuring that people can access justice within a reasonable timeframe.

If the government is sensitive and empathetic to the concerns of the public, it can prevent people from having to approach the courts. The government should act promptly and decisively to address issues.

We are awaiting a proactive approach from @PMOIndia and @MoHFW_INDIA

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

RAW's activities are shrouded in secrecy, accessible only to the PMO.

Another highly confidential organization is the NMC, where meeting minutes remain strictly confidential, neither disclosed to the public nor accessible through the RTI Act.

Given the government's apparent indifference to transparency issues, this opaqueness may well be intentional.
#TopSecretNMC

It is surprising why the opposition parties aren't taking on the government for the systematic erosion of the RTI Act.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

"Academic apartheid" is a term that refers to a system or practice of segregation or discrimination within an educational institution or system. It implies unequal access to educational opportunities, resources, and benefits for different groups, often resulting in marginalized or disadvantaged groups receiving an inferior treatment compared to more privileged groups. This term is typically used to highlight disparities and inequities within the educational system.

@NMC_IND is indeed practicing and promoting #AcademicApartheid by prescribing a host of discriminatory rules that selectively disentitle medical MSc/PhD teachers.

@Xpress_edex explores this shameful occurance in its article: https://t.co/vPv6ohDInV

There should be no place for any kind of apartheid in 21st century, certainly not in professional education. This must end!!!

@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @narendramodi @narendramodi_in @MoHFW_INDIA @OfficeOf_MM @mansukhmandviya

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The almighty NMC doesn't want any MBBS seat to remain vacant, hence the stray round despite the expiry of the deadline to admit students.

This same almighty doesn't want PG seats in non-clinical specialties to remain vacant, hence the reduction of the NEET-PG qualifying percentile to zero.

However, the almighty NMC isn't concerned about vacant faculty positions in medical colleges. To exacerbate the deficiency, they are promoting more vacancies by eliminating MSc/PhD teachers, which cannot be filled anytime soon.

Vacant MBBS seats are unacceptable, but vacant faculty positions are acceptable. If this is not hypocrisy, what else is it?

But then, a weak @MoHFW_INDIA and a powerful @NMC_IND is a match made in heaven. No??

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @OfficeOf_MM

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Free, free, free!!! Yet no takers!

Meritorious IMGs don't want to be 'non-clinical medicos', they all prefer clinical seats.

What is the pressing need for government, NMC and medical colleges to fill the non-clinical seats and create more non-clinical medicos?

Why the desperation?? This unnecessary desperation is harmful to those with parallel qualifications.

@NITIAayog @PMOIndia
@MoHFW_INDIA

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Why so much urgency to destabilize the system with poor quality takers. @MoHFW_INDIA & @NITIAayog . Think out of the box. You are arranging a picnic over the corpses of #Science .