37,667 medical students, faculty call for help in NMC survey

As of 6 May, the survey gathered 25,590 responses from UG students, 5,337 from PG students, and 6,740 from faculty and administrators.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 15, 2024 | 3:00 PMUpdatedMay 15, 2024 | 3:00 PM

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In just 10 days, an alarming 37,667 students and faculty from medical colleges across India reported mental health concerns through an online survey initiated by the National Medical Commission on 26 April. This underscores a severe mental health crisis among medical students and faculty, demanding immediate action. The NMC is now analysing the results.

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