Balancing the Scales: Elevating the Standard of Medical Education in India

Abstract

I recently came across the editorial titled "So Many Docs, What's the Prescription?" published in your esteemed journal. (1) I read the editorial with great interest and concern and appreciate your insightful analysis of the challenges facing India's medical education system. The editorial has aptly raised concerns about the rapid increase in the number of medical institutions and available MBBS seats in India. It eloquently captures the dual-sided impact of this growth, noting commendable progress towards the doctor-population ratio target while shedding light on the alarming compromise in the quality of medical education and, subsequently, the competence of our doctors.