Panel to explore possibility of introducing medicine diploma course in Bengal

May 12, 2023 23:35

The West Bengal government on Friday formed a 14-member committee to explore the possibility of coming up with a diploma course in medicine with three years of classroom and practical training, a senior official said.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Thursday proposed the introduction of a diploma course in medicine, aiming at combating a "shortfall' of doctors in hospitals in the state.

The panel includes senior doctors and representatives from the Indian Medical Association and the West Bengal Medical Council, the official said.

"In order to improve the access of healthcare, especially in the rural areas, the state government has formed an expert committee to explore the possibility of developing healthcare professionals with three years of classroom and practical training," he said.

The panel will submit its report within 30 days. -- PTI

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