Medical Colleges Face Irregularities with 'Fake Faculty'
Summary
Medical colleges across Nepal are facing allegations of listing renowned doctors as faculty on paper while students rarely or never see them in class. The practice, known as “Khadebaba,” is drawing criticism over poor teaching quality, weak monitoring, and irregular seat allocations.
Key Points
- Complaints are rising that medical colleges are using “fake” or paper faculty to meet regulatory standards and secure more student seats.
- More than 175 such doctors are reportedly registered across 16 major medical colleges, with the highest numbers at College of Medical Sciences and National Medical College.
- Students and resident doctors say the practice is undermining practical training and worsening the shortage of quality medical education in Nepal.
- The Medical Education Commission says fake faculty are not acceptable, while private college operators argue the issue stems from Nepal’s shortage of skilled manpower.
