NMC directs deployment of PG medicos to flood-affected northern states under DRP

The Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued directions to the Nodal Officers of the District Residency Program (DRP) regarding the deployment of postgraduate medical students in flood and disaster-affected areas of northern States and Union Territories.

The notification said: “In view of the recent floods/disaster-like situations in the northern States/UTs of the country, there is an urgent requirement for healthcare professionals as part of the ongoing relief measures. This initiative will not only provide much-needed healthcare services at the Field level but will also enable young medical professionals to gain meaningful experience in disaster response, public health management, and Community service, thereby enhancing their overall Training.”

The Ministry of Home Affairs has also appealed for healthcare services to be strengthened through available resources, and several post-graduate doctors have expressed their willingness to volunteer their services.

The Commission further stated that the District Residency Program provides an opportunity for postgraduate trainees to understand and address healthcare needs at the community level. Accordingly, the notification specifies:
“Considering the unique opportunity for both earning and service, the National Medical Commission recognizes this as a valuable component of postgraduate training. Accordingly, the deployment of post-graduate medical students in the flood affected areas of northern States/UTs shall be considered as part of the District Residency Program training. The Nodal Officers of the respective States/UTs may do such postings of students undergoing DRP posting as per the requirement.”

In continuation, NMC has also informed all Nodal Officers, Directors, and Principals of medical colleges across States/UTs:
“It is requested to refer the circular of even no. dated 06-09-2025 from President, Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) w.r.t. cited subject and deployment of Post Graduate Medical Students in the flood/disaster affected areas of Northern States/ UTs. All the Nodal Officers of the District Residency Program for Post Graduates for the respective States/ UTs may do such postings of the students undergoing DRP posting as per the requirement.”