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Georgia MBBS: India Clarifies Doctor Licensing Rules
7 Oct
Summary
- Foreign medical graduates need a license to practice in their degree country.
- India's NMC clarified rules for FMGE eligibility for Georgian medical graduates.
- Consultants allegedly misinterpret rules, misleading thousands of students.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a crucial clarification regarding eligibility for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in India. Foreign medical graduates must now possess a license to practice medicine in the country where they earned their degree, equivalent to that granted to local graduates. This ruling directly impacts Indian students pursuing medical studies in Georgia.
Previously, a status akin to a 'junior doctor' under supervision was considered sufficient by some. However, the NMC's Regulation 4(b) of the 2021 regulations emphasizes the necessity of an independent practice license. This has caused considerable confusion, as many Georgian colleges and education consultants allegedly misinterpret or misrepresent these rules.
It is estimated that 30,000 to 40,000 Indian students enrolled in Georgian medical colleges after 2021. Many may face eligibility issues for the FMGE upon returning to India if they have not obtained the required independent practice license in Georgia, which necessitates passing local examinations and potentially completing postgraduate studies.
