Standardise pay scale for medical students, teachers, says National Medical Commission

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed that the pay scale structure of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, be adopted for interns, postgraduate students, super-specialty students, and medical college teachers to ensure equity and fairness in compensation. This move is expected to promote job satisfaction, attract high-quality faculty and students, and address the long-standing disparities in pay scales across various medical institutions in the country. The lack of uniformity in remuneration has led to dissatisfaction and brain drain among medical professionals. Adopting the AIIMS pay scale structure is anticipated to bring about parity and encourage more individuals to pursue careers in medicine. The NMC believes that this change will also help retain talented faculty members and ensure that the best minds contribute to shaping the future of the medical profession in India.