The National MSc Medical Teachers’ Association (NMMTA) has expressed support to the Union government’s decision to revert to the erstwhile Medical Council of India guidelines on appointing MSc/Ph D teachers in non-clinical specialities.
The association pointed out that world over non-clinical subjects are taught by MSc/PhD qualified teachers, with many of them contributing to international institutions.
Though there has been an increase in MD seats in non-clinical subjects, nearly half of them remain vacant annually.
Tukaram Prabhu, NMMTA president said, the allegations that questioned the competence of the MSc/PhD qualified teachers was disheartening though the association advocated the co-existence of both categories of teachers, bringing unique perspectives and expertise that enrich medical education. The association calls for co-existence of both types of teachers for the benefit of the students.
