November 5th 2023.
A new set of rules is reportedly being introduced for post-graduate students in medical colleges. These rules will tackle issues like working hours, bullying, and ways to reduce stress for these students. Currently, there is no clear guidance about how long these students can work or what conditions they should work in.
The National Medical Commission (NMC), which is responsible for the regulation of medical education in India, has said that the new rules will address the current lack of clarity. This is especially important for students in certain departments like surgery, emergency, medicine, and obstetrics, which deal with a lot of patients and require long hours.
Dr. Aviral Mathur, a student from a medical college in Delhi and the president of a group representing these students, said that many students work more than 80 hours a week. They have asked the NMC to ensure that they don't have to work more than 60 hours a week and get at least 30 days off each year, along with a fixed day off each week.
The NMC is taking this problem seriously. Last year, a study found that many medical professionals, including students, have faced serious mental health issues and even taken their own lives due to the pressure. This set of new rules is expected to bring some relief to these students and help tackle this problem.
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