Is internship necessary for MBBS degree?

Medical graduates will have to complete their 12-month compulsory internship in the same institute where they pursued their MBBS degree, states the new draft internship guidelines recently released by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Is internship mandatory for medical students?

MBBS students will be required to undergo mandatory internship training in AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy and Sowa Rigpa, according to the National Medical Commission (Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship) Regulations, 2021 released by the National Medical Commission.

Is internship included in 5 years of MBBS?

This is a five and a half year undergraduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India . The program includes a compulsory rotational internship of 1 year duration.

How to do MBBS internship in India?

MBBS Internship in India – Candidates pursuing M.B.B.S. from any Medical College in India are required to complete Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI). After the completion of M.B.B.S. course candidates are required to get a registration certificate from Medical Council of India.

What is the duration of the internship period of an MBBS?

The duration of the internship is 12 years. MBBS Graduates can practice medicine after they receive the certificate issued by MCI or any state medical council. During the Internship period, the candidate will be posted in various sectors or clinical departments in all major disciplines.

Can I do an internship in any other hospital other than MCI approved?

However, if the student wishes to do an internship in any other MCI approved hospital other than the institute of enrollment (externship), the same is to be informed before the commencement of the internship programme. However, the candidates are required to complete the internship from the recognised hospitals by Medical Council of India.

How to get Medical Council of India registration certificate after MBBS?

After the completion of M.B.B.S. course candidates are required to get a registration certificate from Medical Council of India. The registration certificate is awarded only to the M.B.B.S. graduate who has completed the rotatory internship of 12 months.