I have completed my 5th year. Now in last year. Want to know about MCI?
Hello Neha,
The Medical Council of India (MCI) is a statutory body for establishing uniform and high standards of medical education in India.
The Council grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice in India.
The current President of MCI is Dr. Jayshreeben Mehta.
The main functions of the Medical Council of India are as follows:
- Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education.
- Regulation of postgraduate medical education in medical colleges accredited by it.
- Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in India.
- Recognition of foreign medical qualifications in India.
- Accreditation of medical colleges.