Chennai, 16th December 25 : The Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) wishes to clarify
recent media reports regarding an alleged delay in the registration of Foreign
Medical Graduates (FMGs).
TNMC follows a well-defined verification process
before issuing provisional eligibility and provisional registration
certificates to FMGs. This process includes scrutiny of screening test
certificates, passport and travel details, embassy verification, and
authentication of medical qualification certificates from the concerned
universities. Each of these verification steps involves coordination with
multiple agencies and naturally requires time. Through this due process, TNMC
has also identified several cases of fake or invalid certificates, which were
appropriately rejected in the interest of patient safety and public trust.
It is important to note that TNMC’s role is limited to
issuing provisional eligibility certificates and provisional registration
certificates after verification. The Council does not control internship
allotment or policy decisions related to training.
For FMGs who pursued online courses or appeared for
examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic or due to war-related disruptions,
the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued specific circulars governing
their eligibility and the duration of Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internship
(CRMI). TNMC strictly follows these NMC guidelines while processing
applications.
As per the current 7.5% quota prescribed by NMC, the
Directorate of Medical Education (DME) is responsible for allotting CRMI
postings in NMC-recognized medical colleges across Tamil Nadu. It is also
clarified that vacancies are still available in certain medical colleges under
this quota.
TNMC is working towards acting in a responsible,
transparent, and balanced manner, facilitating genuine FMGs while firmly
preventing unqualified or fake practitioners from entering the medical system,
thereby safeguarding public health and welfare.
