PG medical students to be deployed in flood-affected areas, says NMC

The National Medical Commission has directed that post graduate medical students be deployed in flood-affected areas, a move which comes at a time when many northern States are battling natural disasters following incessant rains.

The deployment of post-graduate medical students in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern States and UTs shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training, according to a circular



issued by Commission on Saturday.

The District Residency Programme (DRP) for post-graduate medical students provides an opportunity to understand the healthcare needs of people at the field level.

In view of the recent floods/disaster-like situations in the northern states and UTs of the country, there is an urgent requirement for healthcare professionals as part of the ongoing relief measures, the Commission said.