The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed that postgraduate medical students be deployed in flood-affected areas across northern states and Union Territories. The move comes at a time when incessant rains have triggered floods and disaster-like situations in many regions. According to a circular issued by the Commission on Saturday, the posting of postgraduate students will be treated as part of their District Residency Programme (DRP). The DRP is designed to expose medical students to healthcare needs at the field level, making them more aware of community-based challenges.
