The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has requested the Health Ministry's urgent intervention to ensure that only medical postgraduates are considered eligible for appointment in medical colleges.

They also propose that non-medical postgraduates currently teaching in medical colleges be adjusted within the 15% limit already set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2021.

Previously, non-medical postgraduates in para-clinical subjects were appointed as faculties in medical colleges due to a shortage of medical postgraduates.

Also, non-medical teachers have filed a suit against the NMC's decision, but the Supreme Court has advised the ministry and NMC to address the matter during the upcoming hearing in July.

Other medical associations have also issued similar press releases supporting the IMA.

A peaceful protest for the same was also conducted by the IMA and FORDA representatives at Jantar Mantar, NMC and MoHFW on 19th July.