After heated opposition over government’s proposal to let AYUSH practitioners practise modern medicine, India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog is now exploring the option of allowing dentists to practice family medicine through a bridge course. “In the said meeting it has been inter-alia decided to explore the option of allowing dentists to practise family medicine/main stream medicine following a bridge course. DCI had proposed a post B.D.S Medical bridge course with duration of 3 years. As far as the eligibility criteria, B.D.S graduates recognised by Dental Council of India will only be eligible for bridge course. As per WHO, the doctor population ratio should be 1:1000.

Source: Mint April 21, 2019 12:33 UTC