The recent decision by the Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) to suspend the licenses of three doctors sends a strong message about the importance of ethics and patient safety in healthcare. Announced around March 14, 2026, these suspensions address serious issues such as misrepresentation of qualifications, professional misconduct, and medical negligence.
A viral video from Egra in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal has reignited nationwide concern about the safety of medical professionals in India. The video allegedly shows a local Trinamool Congress councillor and his wife entering a doctor’s chamber and physically assaulting him while he was attending to patients.
“The Broken Healer” exposes the toxic realities of medical training in India through Dr. Rahul Rattan (AIIMS MBBS, ex-PGI Chandigarh Psychiatry resident), who quit residency early, calling it his “biggest mistake” to become a doctor due to the system’s “weaponized hypocrisy.”
India is rapidly expanding medical education with thousands of new MBBS and PG seats, yet a growing UG-PG imbalance creates intense competition for specialization. This article explores the widening gap, pressure on young doctors, super-specialization trends, quality concerns, and needed reforms for sustainable healthcare workforce development.
The recent notice issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has triggered intense debate within India’s medical community. At the center of the controversy is a clarification about how Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) students who completed their MBBS abroad should compensate for parts of their education that were conducted online during the pandemic and other global disruptions.
Dramatic rise in C-section deliveries in India, now over 27% in 2024-25 A fourfold increase in 16 years. This blog dives into government data, reasons like private sector incentives and patient preferences, health risks, and solutions for balanced maternity care.
Livasa Hospitals is set to transform healthcare in Ludhiana with a new 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital.With a ₹360 crore investment, the facility will offer advanced treatments across various specialties and become operational in 15-18 months. This expansion addresses bed shortages in Punjab’s largest city and supports Livasa’s goal of reaching 2,000 beds regionally.
The mysterious death of Dr. Anuja Kulkarni, a dedicated ENT specialist at Mumbai’s Jagjivan Ram Hospital.The broader implications for doctor safety in India. A tribute to her legacy amid an ongoing investigation.
A 22 year old MBBS first year student of Integral Institute of Medical Science and Research, Lucknow, died by suicide in his hostel room after reportedly being distressed over multiple backlogs in his exam result declared three days earlier. The student was found hanging in his room. Police have sent the body for postmortem examination and informed the family about the incident.
UPSC has released the notification for Combined Medical Services Examination 2026. The exam will be held on 2 August 2026 to recruit 1358 medical officers in Central Health Service, Railways and municipal bodies. MBBS graduates can apply online till 31 March 2026. The application fee is ₹200 with exemptions for SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates.
India’s escalating student suicide crisis in medical education. The NMC’s March 2026 advisory mandates colleges to report deaths monthly, boost counseling, ensure 24/7 emergency care, combat ragging, and fill vacancies. Delve into alarming stats (13,892 cases in 2023) causes like academic pressure and isolation, Supreme Court involvement, full mandate details, impacts on institutions.
Explore the NEET SS 2025 final seat matrix with 7,579 seats across DM, MCh, and DrNB super specialties. Get a detailed breakdown by specialty, counselling insights, and tips for aspirants. From Cardiology to Urology, discover opportunities in India’s top medical programs.
