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National Medical Commission Proposes UID for Doctors
The National Medical Commission (NMC) proposes a UID system for doctors to enable nationwide practice without separate state registration or licenses. The proposal brings attention to the NMC’s statutory status and its regulatory role over medical education, professionals, and institutions in India.
National Medical Commission (NMC) and UID Proposal:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | The NMC is established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. |
| Commencement | The National Medical Commission Act, 2019, applies from September 25, 2020. |
| Replacement provision | The NMC provides for replacement of the Medical Council of India (MCI). |
| Regulatory domain | The NMC regulates medical education, medical professionals, and medical institutions in India. |
| Regulatory powers | The NMC authorises recognition of medical qualifications, accreditation to medical schools, registration to medical practitioners, monitoring of medical practice, and assessment of medical infrastructure in India. |
| Headquarters | New Delhi. |
| Functions | The NMC provides for policies and regulations for standards in medical education; regulates medical institutions, research, and professionals; assesses healthcare needs and roadmaps; coordinates Autonomous Boards and State Medical Councils; mandates State Medical Council compliance; regulates appellate jurisdiction for Autonomous Board decisions; regulates professional ethics; and authorises fee guidelines for 50% of seats in private medical institutions and deemed universities. |
| Composition | The NMC comprises 33 members, including a Chairperson (medical professionals only), 10 ex-officio members, and 22 part-time members. |
| Medical Advisory Council | The Medical Advisory Council provides the platform for States or UTs to put forth views and concerns before the NMC, and advises the NMC on measures to determine and maintain minimum standards of medical education. |
| Autonomous boards under NMC | The NMC comprises 4 autonomous boards: Under-Graduate Medical Education Board, Post-Graduate Medical Education Board, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, and Ethics and Medical Registration Board. |