I was most interested in learning about the recent Medical Council of India decision to enable those physicians who hold postgraduate qualifications from English speaking countries viz. the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to function as teachers in medical institutions in India. I do not have the copy of their resolution but if this list in comprehensive, why was the Republic of Ireland left out. Plenty of Indian physicians seek training in Eire (Republic of Ireland) and they would be unfairly placed at a disadvantage.
There is a personal reason as well; I myself commenced my medical career in Eire and my first success in a Royal College examination was in Dublin. Besides Eire does offer training facilities comparable to the other countries on this list. Those who have perused my columns here and elsewhere would know that I have been a very severe critic of the Medical…
