What NMC rules must I meet to practise in India after studying medicine in France?
Under current NMC rules, foreign medical graduates generally need at least 54 months of medical study, a 12-month internship at the same foreign institution, English-medium teaching, eligibility to practise in the degree country, a screening exam in India and a 12-month supervised internship in India.
Under the current NMC rules, foreign medical graduates generally need at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship and English-medium teaching. Most medical courses in France are taught in French, which conflicts with that English requirement. Check the latest NMC rules before you take admission in France.
NMC Requirements for Foreign Medical Graduates
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Study duration | At least 54 months of medical study |
| Foreign internship | 12 months at the same foreign institution |
| Medium of instruction | The course must be taught in English |
| Content | The required medical subjects and clinical training |
| Eligibility abroad | Eligible to practise medicine in the country where the degree was completed |
| Screening | Clear the required licensing or screening exam in India |
| Internship in India | 12-month supervised internship before permanent registration |
The Language Issue and Practising in France
Medical courses in France are mostly taught in French, while the current NMC rules require English as the medium of instruction for foreign medical qualifications. This is the point to check most carefully.
If you decide to work in France instead, you would complete the course and residency, finish the thesis, get the speciality qualification such as the DES, and register with the Ordre des medecins.
My Advice
Settle the NMC question before you pay any deposit. Confirm in writing how your chosen course meets the English medium of instruction rule, and check the latest NMC notice, since the regulations can change.
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