The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is a statutory body regulating medical education and registration of doctors in Nepal.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Abbreviation | NMC |
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Formation | 1964 |
Headquarters | Kathmandu |
Leader | Prof. Dr. Bhagwan koirala, Chairman |
Main organ | Council |
Affiliations | Government of Nepal |
Website | Official website |
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.
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.
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.