NEET : Reducing Cut Off marks won’t help

 

NEET : Reducing Cut Off marks won’t help

 

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Indian Medical Graduates Turning Away from NEET PG Courses Leaving Thousands of Seats Vacant

Extract from the article:

 

The article highlights the pressing issue of Indian medical graduates shying away from pursuing NEET PG courses, resulting in a significant number of vacant seats. The student body of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands a reduction in the cut-off for NEET PG to address this crisis. The vacancy problem sheds light on the systemic challenges prevailing in India's medical education sector. Despite the increased number of medical seats in the country, there seems to be a reluctance among graduates to opt for post-graduate medical courses, hinting at underlying issues that need urgent attention.

My Take:

Blog Title: Bad News for Healthcare

In my blog from May 2011, I had discussed the alarming doctor to people ratio in India, which stood at 1:1700 at that time. The decreasing interest of medical graduates to pursue post-graduate studies as highlighted in the current article was foreseen due to reasons like prolonged training periods, limited quick monetary gains, and the demanding nature of the profession. This trend indicates a deep-rooted issue that requires immediate intervention to sustain the healthcare ecosystem.

Blog Title: The Case of Missing Mentors

Reflecting on the vacant faculty positions in universities mentioned in my blog from December 2011, it is evident that the education system is facing a crisis where both students and graduates seem to lack the inclination towards traditional roles like teaching. The challenge of attracting talent to academia resonates with the struggles faced in the medical education sector. Addressing the underlying reasons for the vacancies in teaching positions could provide insights into tackling the issue of vacant seats in higher education disciplines like medical post-graduation.

Call to Action:

To the Indian Medical Association's student body and authorities, I urge a collaborative effort to delve into the root causes behind the reluctance of medical graduates to pursue post-graduate courses. Initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing the concerns of students, coupled with structural reforms in medical education, can help in retaining talent and filling the vacant seats in NEET PG courses.

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With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh

 

www.My-Teacher.in / 26 Dec 2024