Can a dentist become an MBBS doctor? Option for MBBS doctors to become a dentist through a bridge course is already in place and after that, they can also avail the opportunity to do post-graduate in dentistry. But recently a reverse plan has surfaced out as MCI framed a proposal to introduce a bridge course for Dental graduates (BDS) to get MBBS degree.
To bridge the gap between the acute shortage of doctor especially in the rural sector and lack of job among 15,000 dental graduates all over the country, Dental Council of India (DCI) has proposed a transition course to help bachelors of dental sciences get MBBS degree. The proposal offers hope to thousands of jobless BDS across India who often take up jobs in other sectors. The Gap 85% positions of physicians at the community health center level are lying vacant Rural Health Statistics for India show 83% vacancy in position of…
