Govt moves to crack down on ‘ghost faculty’ at medical colleges
Summary
The government is tightening oversight of medical colleges to crack down on “ghost faculty” and other irregularities that affect inspections, accreditation and seat allocations. Doctors and institutions found misusing attendance records or documents could face action, including license suspension or revocation.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education plans stricter monitoring of medical colleges accused of using so-called ghost faculty during inspections.
- Doctors who lend their names, attendance records or documents without actually teaching or providing services could face disciplinary action.
- Serious violations may lead to proceedings by the Nepal Medical Council, including suspension or revocation of a medical license.
- The Medical Education Commission and stakeholders have raised concerns about irregularities in the medical education sector.
