The COVID-19 pandemic has led to several reforms in the healthcare sector. In a significant move to curb the scarcity of specialist doctors in district hospitals, the government has introduced two-year PG diploma courses for MBBS students. The central government and the Medical Council of India (MCI) have announced recognition for t wo-year diploma courses post-MBBS . They have introduced courses in eight medical specialties under the National Board of Examinations.
The following eight specialties are included in the PG diploma course: Anesthesiology Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatrics Family Medicine Ophthalmology ENT Radio Diagnosis Tuberculosis and Chest Disease This move will be beneficial for creating more specialists who can work in district or rural areas. Furthermore, it will help to bring doctors to the accredited government or private hospitals immediately. Though there are…
