The Crossbill News Desk
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly criticised the Union government’s proposal to introduce a new integrative medical course combining MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 30, the IMA described the plan as “unfortunate” and warned that merging distinct systems of medicine in this manner would be detrimental to both doctors and patients.
According to a report in The Hindu, the IMA expressed deep concern over what it called an “unscientific” move by the Centre.
“It is unfortunate that the Union government seems to have decided to go ahead with its plans to unscientifically mix systems of medicine. Reports indicate that the first integrative course mixing MBBS and BAMS would be started in the premier institution of JIPMER, Pondicherry,” the statement read.
The government had earlier announced its intention to integrate modern allopathic medicine with traditional Ayurvedic practices in a unified academic framework. However, the IMA remains firmly opposed to the initiative, arguing that such a step would create confusion in the healthcare system and potentially harm public health outcomes.
“Let all systems retain their pristine purity. Refrain from producing hybrid doctors who will be only qualified quacks. Indian doctors are the backbone of medical services in several western countries. IMA fails to see any compelling reason or logic in the ill-advised government move,” the association cautioned, warning that India’s globally respected medical reputation could be at stake.
The IMA highlighted the significant contribution of Indian doctors in international healthcare systems, especially in Western countries, and questioned the rationale behind what it described as a “misguided” policy.
Frustrated by what it sees as the government’s unwillingness to reconsider the plan, the IMA said it would now take its concerns to the public.
“Having failed to convince the government, IMA has no option but to take the people into confidence. IMA appeals to the nation to resist this indiscretion for the health of future generations,” the statement said.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 30, the IMA described the plan as “unfortunate” and warned that merging distinct systems of medicine in this manner would be detrimental to both doctors and patients.
According to a report in The Hindu, the IMA expressed deep concern over what it called an “unscientific” move by the Centre.
“It is unfortunate that the Union government seems to have decided to go ahead with its plans to unscientifically mix systems of medicine. Reports indicate that the first integrative course mixing MBBS and BAMS would be started in the premier institution of JIPMER, Pondicherry,” the statement read.
The government had earlier announced its intention to integrate modern allopathic medicine with traditional Ayurvedic practices in a unified academic framework. However, the IMA remains firmly opposed to the initiative, arguing that such a step would create confusion in the healthcare system and potentially harm public health outcomes.
“Let all systems retain their pristine purity. Refrain from producing hybrid doctors who will be only qualified quacks. Indian doctors are the backbone of medical services in several western countries. IMA fails to see any compelling reason or logic in the ill-advised government move,” the association cautioned, warning that India’s globally respected medical reputation could be at stake.
The IMA highlighted the significant contribution of Indian doctors in international healthcare systems, especially in Western countries, and questioned the rationale behind what it described as a “misguided” policy.
Frustrated by what it sees as the government’s unwillingness to reconsider the plan, the IMA said it would now take its concerns to the public.
“Having failed to convince the government, IMA has no option but to take the people into confidence. IMA appeals to the nation to resist this indiscretion for the health of future generations,” the statement said.
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