Nepal Medical Council Explained
| Nepal Medical Council |
| Abbreviation: | NMC |
| Formation: | 1964 |
| Headquarters: | Kathmandu |
| Leader Name: | Bhagwan koirala, Chairman |
| Main Organ: | Council |
| Affiliations: | Government of Nepal |
| Website: | Official website |
The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is a statutory body regulating medical education and registration of doctors in Nepal.[1] [2] [3] [4]
NMC was established in 1964 under Nepal Medical Council Act 1964. Chairman of NMC is nominated by Government of Nepal whereas Vice-Chairman is elected from NMC members. [5]
NMC is one of many statutory bodies related to Healthcare in Nepal. It mainly deals with code and conduct of medical doctors registered in this council. Other are Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, Nepal Ayurvedic Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Health Research Council. The current chairman is Prof. Dr. Bhagawan Koirala.
Medical Education in Nepal
There are 18 medical colleges in Nepal that award the MBBS degree. Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is the regulatory board that gives recognition to medical institutions for providing formal studies in medical science and training.
Kathmandu University (KU) and affiliated colleges
- Kathmandu University, School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Kavre
- Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara, Kaski
- College of Medical Sciences (CMS), Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), Sinamangal, Kathmandu
- Nepal Medical College (NMC), Jorpati, Kathmandu
- Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Chisapani, Nepalgunj
- Lumbini Medical College (LMC), Tansen, Palpa
- Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
- Birat Medical college, Biratnagar
- Devdaha Medical college, Rupendehi
Tribhuvan University (TU) and affiliated colleges
- Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Kathmandu
- Universal College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Bhairawaha
- National Medical College, Birgunj
- Janaki Medical College, Janakpur
- KIST Medical College, Imadol, Lalitpur
- Chitwan Medical College (CMC), Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Gandaki Medical College (GMCTHRC), Pokhara, Kaski
- Mahendranagar Medical College, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur
Medical schools not affiliated to universities or having their own board
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Ghopa, Dharan
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)-School of Medicine, Patan, Lalitpur
- Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS)-Jumla,Karnali
National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Kathmandu is an NMC-recognized medical college that has post-graduate residency (MD/MS) training programs but does not award MBBS degree.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: NMC. www.nmc.org.np.
- Web site: Foreign doctors without NMC permission arrested. MyRepublica. 27 Mar 2018.
- Web site: Entrance must for PG courses: NMC. TheHimalayanTimes. 27 Mar 2018.
- Web site: NMC bars two Norvic doctors for 30 days. TheKathmanduPost. 27 Mar 2018.
- Web site: NMC history information. www.nmc.org.np.
