Shillong, Oct. 10 -- Meghalaya's first government-run medical college, Shillong Medical College, began its academic session today with a flag hoisting and oath taking ceremony here at Lawmali, marking a significant milestone for the state.
Director of the Shillong Medical College Nicola Carissa Lyngdoh Iangrai said that the flag hoisting was held as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms to start the foundation course of 80 hours.
The NMC approval and issuance of a Letter of Permission (LOP) in accordance with the NEET-UG timeline. The Council has granted 50 MBBS seats.
"The foundation course will consist of a mentor - mentee programme, attitude-ethics, communication and doctor-patient relationship, among other things. The forma...