BY Sundaram Pandey

Medical education in India is facing a severe crisis. The recent NEET controversy highlights the extent of the deteriorating quality of medical education in the country. While much attention has been given to the NEET paper leak and the National Testing Agency's (NTA) mishandling of the examination, another significant issue plagues the system: the government's inaction in promoting non-clinical subjects.

For instance, clinical subjects, which involve direct patient care and interaction, include hands-on training in hospitals and clinics. These encompass disciplines such as medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and ENT. In contrast, non-clinical subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and microbiology focus on the foundational sciences and theoretical knowledge essential for medical practice.

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