Medical schools in India: pattern of establishment and impact on public health - a Geographic Information System (GIS) based exploratory study

• Main Authors: Yogesh Sabde (Author), Vishal Diwan (Author), Vijay K. Mahadik (Author), Vivek Parashar (Author), Himanshu Negandhi (Author), Tanwi Trushna (Author), Sanjay Zodpey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Indian medical education system is on the brink of a massive reform. The government of India has recently passed the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC Bill). It seeks to eliminate the existing shortage and maldistribution of health professionals in India. It also encourages e...