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Apollo Hospitals Kidney Transplant Licence cancelled

NEW DELHI: Delhi Government recently passed an order suspending the licence of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals to conduct kidney transplant for three months, said officials. Last year, Delhi Police had arrested several people, including two personal secretaries of a nephrologist at the hospital, for allegedly arranging donors for transplant patients. On average, Apollo hospital conducts 15-20 transplants in a month. […]

Court Rules: BUMS Doctors Can’t Claim Knowledge about Allopathic Drugs

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

“(The Doctor ) having studied one particular system of medicine, cannot possibly, claim complete knowledge about the drugs of the other system of medicine. The transgression into other branches of medicine would tantamount to quackery.”. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has observed while allowing the Complaint thereby saddling compensation of few lacks of rupees […]

NEET MDS 2018 Exam, Application Form Filling & Information Brochure Out

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has a published advertisement for admission to MDS 2018 academic Session. NEET MDS 2018 information brochure download link o NEET-MDS 2018 is a single window entrance examination for all Dental PG courses 2018 Admission Session. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MDS […]

NEET-PG 2018 Application Form Filling Dates & Fees Details Out

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has announced details of NEET-PG 2018 exam for admission to MD/MS/Posi Graduate Diploma Courses - 2018 Academic Session. NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination to various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses as per Section 10(D) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses. National Board of Examinations has been notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to conduct NEET-PG 2018 on an All-India basis. NBE shall be conducting NEET-PG as a Computer Based Test (CBT) on 7th January 2018 in a single session at all the test centers. Eligibility Criteria for NEET-PG 2018 Candidates in possession of MBBS degree/Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate from a Medical College/Institute duly recognized as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, possessing either a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS or equivalent qualification issued by the Medical Council of India / State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the same on or before 31st March 2018 may apply for NEET-PG through online application system at www.nbe.edu.in.  Applying for NEET-PG 2018 Candidates can register for NEETPG through an online portal from 31st October 2017 to 27th November 2017. Candidates can choose the exam city through online registration system on first come first serve basis.  Examination Fee General /OBC Candidates: Rs. 3750/- SC/ST/PWD/ (PH) Candidates: Rs. 2750/- The fee for the examination has to be remitted through the payment gateway, at the time of online submission of application form, using a credit card or debit card issued by Banks in India or through internet banking. Important Dates Online Submission of application form 31st October to 27th November 2017 Date of Exam 7th January 2018 Date of declaration of the result By 31st January 2018 Applicant candidates are required to read the NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin thoroughly. The Information Bulletin will be available at www.nbe.edu.in. Candidates are informed that any indulgence in unfair means shall be viewed very seriously and the candidature of such candidate shall be canceled at the bare threshold. Candidate Care helpline number: 1800 111 70011800 111 800 (Toll-free) (From Monday to Saturday from 9:30 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs) Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices is strictly prohibited on the premises of NBE Examination Centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices. Kindly read the information bulletin carefully.

NEET-PG 2018 exam date: 7th January 2018 Registration Dates: 1st October 2017 to 27th November 2017 Declaration of Results:  By 31st January 2018 Click here to view NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin Login page for NEET-PG 2018 No separate DNB CET shall be conducted for January 2018 admission session. NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin Download Link Qualifying Criteria for NEET-PG 2018 1. […]

NEET-MDS 2018 Exam & Results Date Announced by NBE

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NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS (NBE) has announced the date of exam for NEET- MDS 2018. NBE has published a notice for Applicant candidates for NEET-MDS 2018, Dated: 17th October 2017. NEET-MDS 2018 shall be conducted by NBE on 7th January 2018 on a computer-based platform. Important Dates: Date of Exam: 7th January 2018 Date of declaration of the […]

Court Quashes Allegations Against Doctors Without Proofs: Medicolegal

Stethoscope court

The Patient was examined and treated by Physicians, Surgeons, Gastroenterologist, Neurosurgeons and Chest physicians who all were arrayed as Opponents in the case along with the Hospital… But all were saved by the Hon. Delhi State Commission. Case Details : Sh. Gurdev Singh V/s. Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi & ors. Complaint Case No. […]

NEET-PG 2018: Date of Exam, Results & Counseling Announced

In a letter to all states and UT, GOI has announced dates of conduction of NEET-PG 2018 exam, expected date of announcement of results, all India and state counseling start and completion dates. This announcement is for the admission year 2017-18. Dates are as follows: Conduct of NEET-PG 2018 exam: By 10th January 2018 Declaration […]

Thieme E-Book Library Quick Review & Free Trial Offer

Thieme E-Book Library

E-book library is a trending way to read books online for cheap. One such option for medical students is Thieme E-Book Library. I had got a trial version Thieme E-Book Library by the Thieme Publishers. To enter the e-book library, either you can have your personal login credentials or via institutional login where if your […]

Retirement Age of Central Govt. Doctors Increased to 65 Years

The government of India has published a notification which states that the retirement age of doctors working in central government services has been increased to 65 years. This does not include doctors working in Central Health Service (CHS) but is retrospective in action. Doctors can hold the administrative posts till the date of attaining the age of […]

Doctors Who Don’t Do Service Bond Will Be Treated As Bogus Doctors

All the Medical Practitioners, who have obtained Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Degree / Diploma / Superspeciality degree from Government/Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges in Maharashtra, have to complete the required bond service or pay the Bond Penalty. As per Government of Maharashtra Circular No.MMC-0816/C.R.33/Adhiniyam, dated 05.01.2017, non-completion of Bond service will be treated as misconduct as per Medical Council of India, Code of Ethics and Rules 1.9(2002). All the practitioners must obey the Government Rules & be failing which, action as per 22(1) of Maharashtra Medical Council Act, 1965 would be initiated. The Director of Medical Education and Research has been declared as "Nodal Officer" to take such action as per Government Circular mentioned above. All the Medical Practitioners who have obtained Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma/ Superspeciality Degree from Government / Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges in Maharashtra are, hereby informed that it is mandatory for them to submit Bond-free certificate at the time of Renewal of Registration to the Maharashtra Medical Council. If such certificate is not produced then the Maharashtra Medical Council is instructed not to renew the registration and such unregistered (Non-renewal) medical practitioners will be treated as Bogus Doctor and he/she is liable for necessary action as per the Maharashtra Medical Profession Act,1961 by the Maharashtra Medical Council. All the bonded Medical Practitioners should obtain the bond free certificate from DMER by submitting a necessary application through the concerned Dean. All Bonded Medical Practitioners should note that they themselves will be responsible for the loss/damages, if instructions, in this notice, are not followed by them. All the bonded Medical Practitioners are requested to take note of this notice. Sd/- Director, Medical Education & Research, Mumbai. Notice by Government of Maharashtra, DMER (DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH) Govt. Dental College & Hospital Building, 4th floor, St. George's Hospital Compound, P.D'mello Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel. No.: +91-22-22620361-65 22652251/57/59 Fax: +91-22-22620562 / 22652168 Website: http://www.dmer.org No.DMER/MMC/Reg./Bond Release/Condition/Public Notice/8-A Date:21/09/2017

DMER (DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH)has issued a notice For Bonded Medical Practitioners which states that those who do not complete their bonded service period or do not pay will not be able to register with the State Medical Council (MMC – Maharashtra Medical Council) and thus be treated as bogus doctors. All the […]