Jharkhand to Launch DNB Courses in Govt Medical Colleges
Jharkhand is set to introduce DNB courses across its government medical colleges, aiming to boost postgraduate medical education. This move will enhance seat availability, specialist training, and accessibility for aspiring doctors in the state.
In a move to strengthen postgraduate medical education, the Jharkhand government has announced the introduction of Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses in government medical colleges. This decision is expected to improve access to specialist training and increase PG medical seats.
๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ
The state government of Jharkhand has announced the rollout of DNB courses in all government medical colleges.
These courses, equivalent to MD/MS degrees, are approved by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
The initiative seeks to tackle the shortage of postgraduate medical seats and reduce the burden on private institutions.
๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐
The availability of DNB courses will offer more opportunities to medical graduates for pursuing postgraduate specializations.
Government hospitals in Jharkhand will also benefit from enhanced staffing, training, and infrastructure.
The move is expected to improve the availability of specialist doctors in rural and semi-urban regions of the state.
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐
The DNB courses will be introduced in a phased manner, starting with top-performing government colleges.
Eligibility for the courses will follow standard NBE norms, including qualifying NEET PG and internship completion.
The government also plans to facilitate faculty recruitment and infrastructure upgrades to meet accreditation standards.
Conclusion
The introduction of DNB courses in Jharkhandโs government medical colleges is a strategic step towards expanding medical education and improving public healthcare. It will create more accessible opportunities for medical students to pursue postgraduate education in their home state.