National Medical Commission Issues Public Notice on Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)

I. FMGs with Completed Offline Medical Courses:

• Are required to secure Provisional Registration from the relevant State Medical Council.
• Must complete a one-year Clinical Residency within India.
• Qualify to receive stipends matching those given to Indian Medical Graduates.

II. FMGs with Break in Final Year (Due to COVID or War):

• Must complete a one-year Clinical Clerkship in India to make up for learning gaps.
• Indian medical institutions are permitted to collect a clerkship fee capped at Rs. 5000/-PM from FMGs.
• Medical institutions are allowed to levy clerkship charges up to a specified maximum ceiling.
• Are entitled to stipends matching Indian Medical Graduates throughout their Clinical Residency.

III. FMGs with Break in Penultimate Year (Due to COVID or War):

• Must complete a two-year Clinical Clerkship in India, backed by a maintained logbook.
• Subject to the identical guidelines regarding fees and stipends as outlined in Situation II.

IV. Allowing FMGs from Ukraine to Continue Studies Abroad:

• Continuation of the Academic Mobility Program for students coming back from Ukraine.
• Any transfer or migration must be completed within 3 months starting from the date of the announcement.

• Official de-recognition of the BS Course in the Philippines effective from 18.11.2021.
• Students enrolled in the MD Course prior to this date are permitted to finish the program and sit for the FMG Examination in India.
• A mandatory one-year internship is needed following the FMGE to bridge any gaps.

• Special relaxation provided for Indian Citizens and OCIs who undertook pre-medical studies abroad during the academic years 2018-19 and 2019-20.
• Admission requirements are determined by age limits and scores obtained in 10+2.
• A singular relaxation has been provided keeping in view the exceptional challenges.

• FMGs are mandated to take the FMG Examination or NExT within 10 years of finishing their overseas education.

This thorough announcement seeks to resolve the FMGs' difficulties and simplify the procedures required for their transition into the domestic healthcare framework. Every condition remains dependent on sanction from the designated authority. For more information, reach out through:

• Phone: 25367033, 25367035, 25367036

• Fax: 0091-11-25367024

• Email: ug@nmc.org.in

Address:

Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka, Phase – 1, New Delhi-77