Nearly 30% of doctors failed the recent Nepal Medical Council (NMC) licensing exam, pointing to issues in practical training, outdated curricula, and faculty development. Experts warn these gaps could undermine healthcare quality, particularly in rural areas. Reforms are urgently needed to improve training, update curricula, and enhance faculty expertise.
Minali B
Sat Dec 07 2024
Nearly 30% of postgraduate doctors failed the latest Nepal Medical Council (NMC) licensing exam, sparking concerns about the quality of medical education in the country. Out of 275 candidates, only 175 successfully passed the rigorous test, which is essential for qualifying as specialist doctors in Nepal.
The NMC, which conducts the licensing exam every four months, has pointed to the persistent failure rate, urging universities and colleges to improve the preparation of their graduates. Officials attribute the high failure rate to underprepared candidates, emphasizing the need for better training programs.
Experts warn that the lack of quality education could undermine healthcare standards in Nepal. Efforts to introduce skill-based assessments to better evaluate practical expertise have stalled due to insufficient infrastructure, with only a few institutions equipped with the necessary facilities, such as skill labs.
This ongoing issue has drawn attention to global concerns about substandard healthcare education, as highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO), which has consistently stressed the importance of improving medical training worldwide to ensure quality healthcare delivery.
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