Nepal Medical Association Objects to PhD Requirement for University Vice-Chancellor Positions
Summary
The Nepal Medical Association opposes the government's new rule requiring a PhD for university vice-chancellor roles, arguing it undermines senior medical professors with MD, MS, and MDS degrees.
Key Points
- The Nepal Medical Association objects to the government's PhD requirement for university vice-chancellors.
- They argue the policy disregards the value of medical degrees like MD, MS, and MDS in Nepal.
- The association claims the rule unfairly excludes senior medical professors who contribute significantly to education.
- They demand recognition of MD, MS, and MDS as high-level qualifications for academic appointments in medical and dental fields.
