The relocation of medical colleges, independent PG institutes, and regional centers for various faculty development programmes has been announced by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Based on input from the surrounding area, proximity to other institutions, and workload, the commission has approved the relocation of all medical colleges and standalone PG institutes for the purpose of faculty development programmes. For the purpose of the Advanced Course in Medical Education, the commission has also approved the allocation of regional centers to nodal centers (ACME).
634 medical colleges and standalone PG institutions are currently assigned to twelve nodal centres and 23 regional centres for a variety of faculty development programmes, including the Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME), Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP), and ACME, according to the academic cell of the Apex Medical Commission. However, the relocation of these institutions is now required due to the recent increase in the number of medical colleges, nodal centers, and regional centers
The Nodal Centers, Regional Centers, and Medical Colleges may now undertake a variety of faculty development activities in accordance with updated NMC criteria. The regulations, which took effect on April 17, 2023, replaced or changed any previous regulations on these topics that had been published by the former Medical Council of India (MCI) or by the NMC on occasion.
An expert panel has created training modules with common proposals from the environment to promote uniformity in the performance of faculty development programmes. The training modules outline the goals for each topic that needs to be covered during these workshops in addition to providing a thorough review of each one. The nodal centers and regional centers will each receive a copy of these training modules independently.
It is anticipated that the NMC’s decision to reassign medical colleges, independent PG institutes, and regional centres for faculty development programmes will raise the standard of medical education in the nation. The institutions will be better able to meet the demands of the students and faculty if resources are allocated based on workload and input from the environment. The updated rules for the administration of faculty development programmes will aid in standardising the calibre of instruction given to medical educators, which is anticipated to improve the standard of medical education in the nation.
