NMC Revamps Medical Curriculum: Unscientific Topics Removed

The National Medical Commission has updated its competency-based medical education curriculum, eliminating topics like sodomy and lesbianism as 'unnatural sexual offences,' and other unscientific topics such as hymen types and virginity tests. The changes aim to dispel outdated medical beliefs and promote scientifically accurate medical education.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has made significant changes to its competency-based medical education curriculum, particularly within forensic medicine and toxicology.

Notably, terms such as sodomy and lesbianism have been removed from the category of 'unnatural sexual offences.' Additional outdated and unscientific topics, including hymen types and virginity tests, have also been scrapped.

The revised guidelines focus on educating students about legal competencies and the medico-legal framework, ensuring future medical professionals are well-versed in both medical ethics and modern laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)