Categories: National

National Medical Commission makes unique ID mandatory for doctors

Doctors will now have to get a Unique Identification Number (UID) to be able to practice medicine in the country, as per the new regulations by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The UID will be generated centrally by the NMC ethics board and thereby grant the practitioner, registration in NMR and eligibility to practice medicine in India.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

According to the new notification by NMC, there will be a common national medical register for all the registered medical practitioners of the country. The same will be maintained by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) under the NMC. This register will contain all the entries of the registered medical practitioners of all State Registers maintained by the various State Medical Councils and will have all relevant information regarding the medical practitioner.

The licence to practice medicine issued to a registered medical practitioner will be valid for a period of five years after which the medical practitioner will have to renew the licencing by making an application to the State Medical Council, said the new notification-“Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine Regulations, 2023”. The application for renewal of licence may be made before three month of expiration of the validity of licence.

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Sowcar Janaki Dies at 94: Remembering a Legendary Career

Renowned Indian actress Sowcar Janaki breathed her last at the age of 94 on August…

13 hours ago

PM-AASHA Scheme 2026: Objectives, MSP Benefits, Components and Latest Updates

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is an initiative of the central government that…

13 hours ago

Who Is Yu Zidi? Meet the 13-Year-Old Chinese Swimmer Set to Feature in Asian Games 2026

Many of the finest sport athletes of Asia will be participating in the Asian Games…

15 hours ago

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why States Are Banning It and What Consumers Need to Know

Paneer is one of the most popular and widely used ingredients in India. However, recently…

15 hours ago

Ashutosh Parida to Receive Sarala Puraskar 2026 for Poetry

Prominent Odia poet, essayist, and former scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for…

16 hours ago

RBI Appoints S Somanath, Reappoints Anand Mahindra to Central Board

The Reserve Bank of India has named former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation,…

16 hours ago