NCISM stalls mandatory online courses for ayurveda doctors
26-Aug-24 07:05:07
Nagpur: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has directed the Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine (MCIM) to put off its its proposal for mandatory online courses to renew registration of ayurveda doctors. The proposed courses would have required ayurveda doctors to earn 50 credit points online at a cost of Rs1,100 per credit point over five years.
TOI had reported about the concerns raised by many ayurveda practitioners who considered the MCIM move as burdensome and unfair. They argued that the fees were excessive and the online platform operated by a private firm was prone to irregularities. Moreover, the video content being released on this online platform is not up to the mark, the doctors said.
Dr Narayan Jadhav, member of the Board of Ethics and Registration at NCISM, wrote to MCIM registrar Dr Dilip Wange instructing him to halt the implementation of the online CME and credit point system. He cited specific sections of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Ethics and Registration ) Regulations, 2023 that outline the requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and credit points.
Dr Mohan Yende, general secretary of the National Integral Medical Association (NIMA), Maharashtra, said TOI played a crucial role in bringing the issue to NCISM’s attention. “The mandatory online courses would have imposed a significant financial burden on ayurveda doctors, as many cannot afford to spend Rs50,000 on video content,” he said.
Dr Shantidas Lunge, president of NIMA Nagpur, confirmed that NCISM’s letter clearly references the relevant sections of the regulations and directs MCIM to follow them. Dr Dilip Wange stated that he would need to review the letter before commenting.
The NCISM letter has mentioned three sections of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Ethics and Registration) Regulations, 2023, as the basis for its decision to halt the implementation of the online courses. The regulations clearly outline the requirements for CME and credit points, and NCISM's intervention ensures that these requirements are followed.
SOURCE & CREDIT: TIMES OF INDIA