Medical and Dental Education in India
The Government of India recognizes Health for all as a national goal and expects medical training to produce capable 'Physicians of First Contact' towards meeting this goal. However, the Indian health care and medical education is facing systems and standards challenges.
The burden of diseases in India is still large. Even though there has been some improvement, national statistics reveal wide disparities between different states as also rural/urban areas with regard to access to basic medical services and quality health care. These are attributed to physician shortage, both generalist and specialist, inequitable distribution of work force and resources, and deficiencies in the quality of medical education.
Profession of a doctor is one of the most looked forward career options in India, and the toughest to enter profession as well. Dedication towards clearing the entrance exams for pre medical tests and later dedication is required throughout your life towards serving the patients with utmost care and empathy to donate cure to them to the diseases they are suffering from.
A variety of specializations is available in India, which one can opt for while studying medicine. The courses are available at both graduate and post graduate level but being just a practicing doctor is not of that high accreditation when someone has a specialization attached there with.
Indian doctors are known to be best around the world but due to lack of facilities available here in India, many of them settle down abroad and serve other nations.
Medical education in India is full of opportunities and challenges both. As of now, the education system is facing huge challenges in form of lack of infrastructure and faculty available to grant lectures, which are still more of didactic in nature.
India as of now produces about 27,676 doctors each year but still has only 0.5 doctors per 1000 people. India needs at least 6 lakhs doctors, 2 lakhs dental surgeons and one million nurses every year to reach the required doctor-patient ratio.
Medical education plays a major role as it supports for strong growth of the healthcare industry. In spite of 65% growth in the number of medical colleges in the past 10 years, the country has not been able to meet the growing needs for medical professionals in the country. India needs at least 6 Lakhs doctors, 2 lakhs dental surgeons and one million nurses every year to reach the required doctor-patient ratio.
The gap here exists mainly due to the low availability of seats in the medical colleges with high number of aspirants applying for the same. Moreover, due to difficulty level of the entrance exams the students need specialized trainings and coaching classes, which are not affordable by all. The written test is generally includes objective based questions, which does not signify the overall personality of student as no personal interaction round is involved in the selection process.
This report will highlight the various type of medical and dental education available in India. The report begins with the overview of medical education sector, different types of courses available, the regulatory bodies of the government controlling this Sector followed by detailed Market Analysis, Structure top medical colleges and their intake capacity. The report then discusses the key challenges to be faced in the near future by the Sector, followed by a macro-environmental analysis of the sector using SWOT Analysis. The report also highlights the developments within the industry.
The burden of diseases in India is still large. Even though there has been some improvement, national statistics reveal wide disparities between different states as also rural/urban areas with regard to access to basic medical services and quality health care. These are attributed to physician shortage, both generalist and specialist, inequitable distribution of work force and resources, and deficiencies in the quality of medical education.
Profession of a doctor is one of the most looked forward career options in India, and the toughest to enter profession as well. Dedication towards clearing the entrance exams for pre medical tests and later dedication is required throughout your life towards serving the patients with utmost care and empathy to donate cure to them to the diseases they are suffering from.
A variety of specializations is available in India, which one can opt for while studying medicine. The courses are available at both graduate and post graduate level but being just a practicing doctor is not of that high accreditation when someone has a specialization attached there with.
Indian doctors are known to be best around the world but due to lack of facilities available here in India, many of them settle down abroad and serve other nations.
Medical education in India is full of opportunities and challenges both. As of now, the education system is facing huge challenges in form of lack of infrastructure and faculty available to grant lectures, which are still more of didactic in nature.
India as of now produces about 27,676 doctors each year but still has only 0.5 doctors per 1000 people. India needs at least 6 lakhs doctors, 2 lakhs dental surgeons and one million nurses every year to reach the required doctor-patient ratio.
Medical education plays a major role as it supports for strong growth of the healthcare industry. In spite of 65% growth in the number of medical colleges in the past 10 years, the country has not been able to meet the growing needs for medical professionals in the country. India needs at least 6 Lakhs doctors, 2 lakhs dental surgeons and one million nurses every year to reach the required doctor-patient ratio.
The gap here exists mainly due to the low availability of seats in the medical colleges with high number of aspirants applying for the same. Moreover, due to difficulty level of the entrance exams the students need specialized trainings and coaching classes, which are not affordable by all. The written test is generally includes objective based questions, which does not signify the overall personality of student as no personal interaction round is involved in the selection process.
This report will highlight the various type of medical and dental education available in India. The report begins with the overview of medical education sector, different types of courses available, the regulatory bodies of the government controlling this Sector followed by detailed Market Analysis, Structure top medical colleges and their intake capacity. The report then discusses the key challenges to be faced in the near future by the Sector, followed by a macro-environmental analysis of the sector using SWOT Analysis. The report also highlights the developments within the industry.
Contents
IntroductionOverview of the Medical Education in India
Healthcare in India
Healthcare Infrastructure in India
Medical Education and Workforce in India
Streams of Medical Education
Undergraduate Courses
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery)
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry)
B. Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
BSc. Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
BOT (Bachelor of Occupational therapy)
BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology)
D. Pharma.
Post Graduate Courses
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
M.S. (Master of Surgery)
Post Graduate Diploma
Super Speciality Courses
D.M.
M.Ch.
Course Training Programmes
General Nurse Training Programme
Scientific Investigators’ Training Programme
Laboratory Technicians’ Training Programme
Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical Staff
Industry Bodies in This Sector
Medical Council of India (MCI)
The objectives of the Council are as follows
Functions of MCI
Dental Council of India (DCI)
The objectives of the Council are as follows
Functions of DCI
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
The objectives of the Council are as follows
Functions of Pharmacy Council of India
Indian Nursing Council
The objectives of the Council are as follows
Committees of Indian Nursing Council
Indian Medical Association
The objectives of the Association are as follows
National Board of Examination (NAT Board)
Foreign Degrees Recognised by MCI
Telemedicine in India
Structure of Medical Education in India
Medicall Education - Market Size
Medical Colleges – Market Size
Dental Colleges – Market Size
PG Diploma Courses – Market Size
Institutions for Medical Education
Key Drivers
Growing Population and Economy
Expanding Middle Class
Rise of disease
Pharmaceuticals
Challenges Faced by the Industry
Calls for Reform
Curriculum Structure and Recent Reforms
Growth of medical schools
Accreditation Standards
Selection of Medical Students
Faculty Development
Shortage of Doctors
Key Reforms in the Industry
Reforms at Curriculum Level
Reforms by All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi
Reforms Suggested by the Government of India
Rural Medical Education
Rural Medical College
Incentives to Doctors for Serving Rural India
Top Medical Colleges
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi
Christian Vellore Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Armed Forces Medical College (FMC), Pune
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj, Lucknow
BJ Medical College (BJMC), Pune
Top Dental Colleges
Department of Ayush
Important Government Policies and Regulations
Regulation for Private Medical College
Regulation for Dental Medical College
Amendment made in MCI Regulations
Increase in number of Medical Seats by MCI
National Foreign Bodies
NAAC
ACGME
Eligibility Set by Government Regulatory Bodies for Setting up a Medical College in India
Procedure to Start a Medical College in India
Corporate granted to set up Medical Colleges
Public-Private Partnership in Medical Education
Industry Analysis
SWOT Analysis
PEST Analysis
Future Outlook
Conclusion
Annexure
List of Figures and Tables
References
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