In this interview Prof. Dr. Shrikrishna Giri, Vice-Chairperson of Medical Education Commission is sharing insights about the newly introduced percentile system in the medical entrance exam, negative marking, employment status and human resource projection of health professionals, fees to study various programs, and resolution of ongoing fee controversies.
In the latter half of this interview, Prof Giri shares insights about the necessity and working procedure of the National Board of Medical Specialties (NBMS), the equivalence of various masters degree programs including MPH, attracting foreign students to study MBBS, BDS, and other health science programs in Nepal. In the end, Prof. Giri gives valuable suggestions to students who are going to appear in Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level Programs (MECEE-BL) 2078.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Percentile System in Common Entrance Exam
09:24 Provision of Negative Marking
10:40 Employment Status of Health Professional Graduates
14:44 Fees
22:44 National Board of Medical Specialties (NBMS)
30:56 Teaching Faculties in Medical Schools (multiple-use and scarcity as an external resource person)
35:15 Equivalence of Various Masters Degree Programs including MPH
36:30 Attracting Foreign Students to Study Medical Programs in Nepal
42:25 Message to Students