AS the Health Ministry mulls reducing the training for medical housemen from two years to just one year, the MCA is concerned that this will lead to insufficient exposure to essential specialities and experiences needed for a well-rounded medical career. Twelve months is simply too brief.
With only six departments under the new proposal, trainee doctors may not gain the necessary experience in the areas they wish to specialise in. This limited exposure can significantly impact their skills development and professional growth, ultimately affecting the quality of healthcare delivery.
