Indian Chest Society’s Legal Challenge Against NMC’s Removal of Respiratory Medicine from MBBS Curriculum

Indian chest and respiratory medicine specialists are in conflict with the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The NMC removed Respiratory Medicine from the MBBS curriculum, claiming it reduces student burden.
Specialists argue this decision undermines training for future doctors amid rising respiratory disease burdens in India.
The Indian Chest Society has filed a plea in the Bombay High Court.The next hearing for the case is scheduled for September 25, 2024.
Critics assert that the removal devalues the importance of respiratory medicine and compromises public health, particularly in rural areas.
An online petition titled “Save the Saviours” has gained significant support to reverse the NMC’s decision

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