My brother in law is from Bangladesh and he completed MATS from there. Now, he wants to permanently move to India (Kolkata) and practice here as a doctor. Can he apply for the same? If yes, what would be the procedure for doing so??? please let me know
Hello,
Yes, your brother-in-law can apply to practice medicine in India, but he needs to meet the eligibility criteria set by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and complete the required process:
1. Primary Medical Qualification: His
MATS degree from Bangladesh must be recognized by MCI.
2. Eligibility Certificate: He needs to obtain an Eligibility Certificate from MCI.
3.
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate
Examination): He must pass the FMGE screening test.
4
Registration with MC/: After passing
FMGE, he needs to register with MCl.
5. State Medical Council Registration:
He also needs to register with the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) to practice in Kolkata.
6. Work Permit/Visa: He may require a work permit or visa to work in India.
Consult the Indian Embassy or Consulate in Bangladesh for guidance.
Procedure:
1. Check MCI's website for recognized foreign medical institutions and eligibility criteria.
2. Apply for an Eligibility Certificate from
MCI.
3. Prepare for and pass the FMGE
screening test.
4. Register with MCI and WBMC.
5. Obtain a work permit/visa (if required).
Hope this helps,
Thank you
