MCI or Medical Council of India (MCI) is a statutory body that is formed to maintain quality and standards of medical education in India. Medical Council of India has headquarters in Delhi.
MCI or Medical Council of India (MCI) is a statutory body that is formed to maintain quality and standards of medical education in India. Medical Council of India has headquarters in Delhi. One can say that the council is entrusted with the task of looking after the quality of medical education in India in the form of granting recognition to medical colleges and their degrees, giving accreditation to medical colleges, and granting registration to the medical practitioners in India. In recent year the task of registering foreign medical practitioners has also been entrusted to the medical council of India.
The institution called MCI was formed in the year 1934 under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933. After independence the council was reconstituted Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 replacing former act. The council was recently in news due charges of corruption. This phase was very shameful for the history of healthcare in India.
Here we will like to deliberate on the various function of Medical Council of India. Establishing and maintaining uniform standards for undergraduate medical education is one of the prime responsibilities of Medical Council of India. Regulating post graduate medical education is another responsibility of this statutory body that is entrusted with the task of maintaining quality standards of India. The MCI also gives accreditation to the foreign medical qualification in India. Besides it also gives accreditation to medical colleges in India. Registration of doctors and maintaining a directory of registered doctors are among its other responsibilities.
In short, MCI has a great responsibility of maintaining quality medical education in India.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A special court Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file reply on the bail application of former health minister Anbumani Ramadoss and eight others in a case of corruption.
Hyderabad, July 7 (IANS) They may have handed over blank papers but they have still qualified for admission into professional degree courses in Andhra Pradesh. Unbelievable but true, say officials.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday issued a bailable warrant against former health minister Anbumani Ramadoss over corruption charges.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IANS) Officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have now been provided with a secure 3G mobile-based communication system to seamlessly report crime and other incidents from hostile conditions.
Patna/ Chennai/ New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): Medical services across the country came to a standstill on Monday after doctors affiliated to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) observed a one-day strike in protest against the proposed amendments to the Indian medical Council (IMC) Acts related to clinical establishment and private practice.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday could not take up a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to declare that the proposed doctors' strike June 25 was illegal as Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai recused herself from hearing the matter.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Changes in walking speed in late life could indicate early stages of dementia known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study.
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Older people whose walking speed suddenly starts to slow may be suffering from the early stages of a type of dementia called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new study.
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) A patients' body called People for Better Treatment has rallied behind Bollywood star Aamir Khan for focusing on the "rot" in the Indian healthcare delivery system during his popular television programme.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Aamir Khan says he would have been extremely surprised if he didn't receive brickbats for the issues he highlights on his debut TV show "Satyamev Jayate". The actor-filmmaker is convinced about what he is doing and is totally unapologetic about raising the issue of malpractices in the medical profession, thereby upsetting an umbrella body of 21 medical institutions.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Pats and brickbats - Aamir Khan was prepared for it all when he set out to discuss burning issues in his debut TV show "Satyamev Jayate". Fearless and convinced about the aim of the show, the actor-filmmaker says he is totally unapologetic about raising the issue of malpractices in the medical profession, thereby upsetting an umbrella body of 21 medical institutions.
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Drinking coffee every day can do more than just keeping you alert - especially if you're an older adult.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday requested a Delhi court to provide it with more time to submit proper sanction of prosecution against a public servant accused in a graft case.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a potential new therapeutic approach for improving memory and interrupting disease progression in patients with a form of cognitive impairment that often leads to full-blown Alzheimer's disease.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Parliament Wednesday passed the Medical Council of India (MCI) amendment bill after the Rajya Sabha adopted the motion for its passage following Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad promising to consult various stakeholders on a crucial legislation that seeks to create an overarching body for health institutions in the country.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The central government Wednesday introduced in the Rajya Sabha a bill to extend by another year the tenure of the board of governors of the Medical Council of India (MCI), two days after it was passed with difficulty in the lower house amidst opposition from ally Trinamool Congress.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said it would move a privilege notice against Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for giving "wrong facts" about his ministry on several occasions over the past three years.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Combining mentally stimulating activities, such as using a computer, with moderate exercise decreases your odds of having memory loss more than computer use or exercise alone, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
Washington, May 2 (IANS) The time that you spend on your computer and moderate exercise seems to prevent memory loss more than carrying on with either of these activities alone, says a new study.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed a chargesheet against former union health minister Anbumani Ramadoss for abusing his official position in favouring pecuniary advantage to a Indore-based medical college.
Guwahati, April 22 (IANS) Assam, which has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the country at 390 per 1,000 live births, also faces a serious crunch of doctors. So the state is now rolling out rural health workers, upgrading skills and making it mandatory for medical students to practise in villages.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The ministry of environment and forests has issued guidelines to stop experimentation on animals for training undergraduate and post-graduate students in colleges and to instead use alternatives such as computer-aided simulators for the purpose.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to double the existing number of coins to 12 billion pieces to keep pace with their increasing demand.
Washington, March 24 (ANI): A new study has found that insulin resistance in the brain precedes and contributes to cognitive decline above and beyond other known causes of Alzheimer's disease.
Washington, March 24 (ANI): A new study has found that insulin resistance in the brain precedes and contributes to cognitive decline above and beyond other known causes of Alzheimer's disease.
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Excessive eating may greatly increase the risk of memory loss for elderly people, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older, suggest researchers.
The Supreme Court of India while hearing a petition on illegally conducting clinical trials of untested drugs on human being across the country, issued a notice to Central Government and Medical Council of India (MCI) .
New Delhi/Bangalore, Feb 6 (ANI): Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Government and Medical Council of India (MCI), seeking explanation regarding a petition demanding an inquiry into illegal clinical trials of untested drugs across the country.
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): A new study has revealed that men may be at a higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that occurs between normal aging and dementia, than women.
London, Jan 17 (ANI): "Exergames", such as Wii fit, that combine exercise with virtual reality environments and interactive videogame feature, provide more cognitive benefits for the older user than exercise alone, researchers have claimed.
London, Jan 17 (ANI): "Exergames", such as Wii fit, that combine exercise with virtual reality environments and interactive videogame feature, provide more cognitive benefits for the older user than exercise alone, researchers have claimed.
Washington, Jan 10 (ANI): Wearing a nicotine patch may help improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Changes seen in cerebrospinal fluid levels can help identify individuals at high risk for future Alzheimer disease (AD) at least five to 10 years before conversion to dementia," according to scientists.
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): Changes seen in cerebrospinal fluid levels can help identify individuals at high risk for future Alzheimer disease (AD) at least five to 10 years before conversion to dementia," according to scientists.
Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): A researcher has found a new way to approach early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
New Delhi, Sept 6 (ANI): Spanish researchers have found that a short-term memory loss may help predict Alzheimer's disease.
London, Aug 3 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that a PET scan, usually used to spot cancerous tumours, can identify the early signs of dementia by measuring activity in the brain in under 60 minutes.
Washington, July 18 (ANI): A Loyola University Health System study has found that retired NFL football players are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.
New Delhi, July 8(ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today released a new series of coins with improved design and revised size in the denomination of 50 paise, Rs.1, 2, 5, and 10.
Washington, June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, following a low-saturated fat and low-glycemic index diet may modulate the risk of developing dementia that proceeds to Alzheimer's disease (AD).
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Noted cardiologist Dr. K.K. Talwar has been appointed as the Chairman of the new Board of Governors for the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Washington, April 7 (ANI): Brain scans may help predict which adults with mild cognitive impairment are likelier to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
Washington, March 24 (ANI): Elderly subjects at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease may now be able to delay the onset of their first symptoms by improving brain plasticity.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Government to hold a single eligibility- cum-entrance examination for Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and post-graduate medical courses from this academic session.
Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): A new study has suggested that walking may slow cognitive decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, as well as in healthy adults.
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): A two-year clinical trial in England has shown that large doses of B-complex vitamins could reduce the rate of brain shrinkage by half in elderly people with memory problems and slow the progression of dementia.
New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to declare National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore as an institute of national importance.
New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to declare National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore as an institute of national importance.
Manesar, Sep. 30 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ministry officials and experts have made several recommendations aimed at improving health care and family welfare services.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) across the country will soon introduce new courses in medicine and even enroll foreign students as well as recruit foreign faculties at the post graduate level.
London, Sept 10 (ANI): Experts have cast doubts on a new study, which says that vitamin B could prove to be a revolutionary weapon against Alzheimer's disease.
Washington, Sep 7 (ANI): Men are known to have problems remembering birthdays and anniversaries while women don't. And, now it's official, says a new study, which found that the instance of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is higher was men than women.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in New Delhi issued a fresh production warrant against former President of the Medical Council of India (MCI), Ketan Desai, on Thursday after Kolkata jail authorities failed to produce him for his alleged role in a bribery case involving over Rs 20 million.
New Delhi, Aug.31 (ANI): Lawmakers of the treasury and the opposition on Tuesday engaged in a heated debate over the Indian Medical Central Council (Amendment) Bill 2010.
Washington, July 13 (ANI): A new study says that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual's progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Scientists have identified tests that can best predict occurrence of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Members of dissolved Indian Medical Association, the autonomous medical body of India, protested against its dissolution at Jantar Mantar here on Monday.
Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Temple University has shown that patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet.
Kathmandu, June 3 (ANI): India and China are likely to bid for the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) contract for which the government had recently called tenders.
New Delhi, Apr.29 (ANI): A Delhi court has extended the Central Bureai of Investigation (CBI) remand of Medical Council of India (MCI) President Ketan Desai till May 1.
Kolkata, April 24 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation's Director, Ashwani Kumar, on Saturday confirmed about the arrest of Dr. Ketan Desai, President of Medical Council of India (MCI), for his alleged role in a bribery case of 20 million rupees.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Medical Council of India (MCI) President Ketan Desai and two others for allegedly accepting a bribe.
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): Through the use of sophisticated brain-imaging techniques, researchers at UCLA have found earliest signs that could help predict an eventual onset of Alzheimer's, well before any outward symptoms.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday called upon states to expedite reforms in medical education sector.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Vintage cars, some of which are hundred years old, have become a major source of attraction at the ongoing Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi.
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Don't remember where you put your car keys or cannot recall the name of that colleague you met yesterday? Well, then you could be suffering from subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), according to a new study.
Washington, September 22 (ANI): Mismanagement of money by people with mild memory problems could indicate that they may soon suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a new research claims.
New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry has decided to scrap all health regulatory bodies, including the Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India, Pharmacy Council and the Nursing Council.
Bhopal, July 29 (ANI): Following an assurance from the Madhya Pradesh Government on the issues of hike in stipend and reduction in fees, the protesting junior doctors of the state on Wednesday withdrew their ten-day long strike.
New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Union Government reiterated its stand of zero tolerance for ragging in institutions of higher education and said tough regulations have been put in force against this menace.
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Depressed individuals with memory problems are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to people who are not depressed, says a new study.
New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): Teams deputed by the Medical Council of India are heading towards Chennai to probe allegations of huge capitation fees demanded by Tamil Nadu-based medical colleges, including one said to be run by a Union minister.
Agartala, May 24 (IANS) To protect the interest of 200 MBBS students and over 900 doctors and other employees, the Tripura government has taken over India's first PPP model medical college and hospital, promoted by the Kerala based Global Educational Net (GENET), officials said here Sunday.
Panaji, May 23 (IANS) Goa will host the first round of the MRF National Supercross Championship Sunday, which is expected to see nearly 100 riders spread over six categories participating in the event.
Washington, May 12 (ANI): While there is some evidence that the causes underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are linked, an analysis of past studies sheds some light on this connection.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): They say a picture is worth a thousand words - and in case of patients suffering from mild Alzheimer's disease, the saying seems to work.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday attributed rising incidents of ragging in educational institutions to the 'loss of childhood' due to parents' unrealistic expectations from their children.
Shimla, April 11 (IANS) A three-member panel formed by the Supreme Court to probe the death of a first-year MBBS student by ragging last month has accused the Himachal Pradesh medical college where the incident occurred of 'not implementing seriously' the apex court guidelines to stop ragging.
Shimla, April 9 (IANS) A three-member commitee of the Supreme Court Thursday reached Himachal Pradesh to probe the death of a first-year medical student last month allegedly due to ragging.
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Leicester and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has revealed that people with memory problems are less at risk of developing dementia than previously thought.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) An all-women vintage car rally in the capital Sunday brought at least 75 classic and vintage automobiles to roll for the cause of the girl child from the Red Fort to the India Gate.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended debarring of students guilty of ragging a fellow student from getting admission in educational institutes for life.
Shimla, March 19 (IANS) A three-member team of the Medical Council of India (MCI) Thursday completed its probe into the death of a first-year medical student in Himachal Pradesh allegedly due to ragging.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Taking note of the death of a student and an attempted suicide by another due to ragging, the Supreme Court Monday issued notices to the heads of two educational institutions asking why contempt proceedings should not be launched against them for failure to prevent ragging.
New Delhi/Tanda (Himachal Pradesh), March 14 (IANS) Hundreds of people marched and held candle-light vigils in New Delhi and Himachal Pradesh's Tanda town Saturday evening to demand justice for Aman Kachru, a medical student who died after ragging.
New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal to set up two AIIMS-like institutions in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in the second phase of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
Chennai, Jan.9 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president S. Samy Vellu has severely criticised the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader, P. Waythamoorthy, for distributing pamphlets containing severe allegations, at the ongoing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here.
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) With India facing a shortage of about 600,000 doctors, the central government is now considering granting permission to Indian physicians abroad to practise in their homeland.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Friday suggested various measures to improve healthcare scenario in India. These include certification of hospitals, mandatory examinations for doctors to continue their license to practise, and speciality fellowship training.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) With plans for at least one free health care clinic in every state of India and training professionals to improve the rural health care system here, a group of NRI doctors has some big plans lined up. Funding, however, is a challenge, they admit.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The sprawling farmhouse in Mehrauli is just an hour's ride from the heart of the capital. The pebbled driveway leads to a shed - which opens into another time zone and a treasure trove showcasing at least 70 years of automotive history.
In a bid to meet the growing healthcare needs, especially in rustic and hilly areas, the Centre on Wednesday directed the Medical Council of India (MCI)
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A team of researchers has come up with a rapid test to detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stage.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged the Medical Council of India (MCI) to re-evaluate and amend regulations allowing medical colleges to end the use of animals in their curricula and opt for alternatives to animal experimentation.
New York, Oct 15 (IANS) The influential Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) will host their second Indo-US Healthcare Summit in New Delhi in January in collaboration with the Indian government to discuss among other things how to reach out to the rural poor.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned upon the Kerala government's plan to admit the Scheduled Tribes students to the state medical colleges on the basis of only the senior secondary school examination marks, not requiring to clear the competitive entrance examination.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday frowned upon the Kerala government's plan to admit the Scheduled Tribes students to the state medical colleges on the basis of only the senior secondary school examination marks, not requiring to clear the competitive entrance examination.
New Delhi, Sept 14 (ANI): The validity of the 40 per cent cut-off marks in entrance exam prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for Scheduled Tribe students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges would be examined by the Supreme Court.
Opening of new medical colleges and hospitals in Bihar, ban on smoking inside a public and private building from Gandhi Jayanti are the two
