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Representative image The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on August 10 issued the guidelines for medical examination of transgenders applying for pilot licence, stating that they would be evaluated on a "case-to-case" basis. The guidelines have been released in the aftermath of the row that erupted following the denial of licence to transgender pilot aspirant Adam Harry , who was declared "unfit" by the aviation sector regulator earlier this year. The DGCA, in its latest circular, said, "A transgender applicant's medical fitness shall be assessed on a 'case to case' basis following the principles of assessing their functional ability and risk of incapacitation while exercising the privileges of their respective licences/ratings." The applicants would be first subjected to an evaluation by a Class 2 or Class 3 medical officer, who will "obtain a detailed report from their treating specialist". The medical assessors, however, will not issue them a fitness … [Read more...] about DGCA issues medical examination guidelines for transgenders seeking pilot licence. Check details

Representative image India’s medical education regulator has now applied for recognition by the World Medical Education Federation (WMFE), failing which Indian medical graduates will not be eligible to appear for the United States Medical Licentiate Examination (USMLE) for postgraduate training. Starting 2024, individuals applying for the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification must be a student or graduate of a medical school that is accredited by a regulatory agency duly recognised by the WMFE. WMFE is an international organisation working to improve the quality of medical training and it operates in partnership with the World Health Organisation and the World Medical Association. “We have extended our application for WMFE recognition with details such as how we offer affiliation to medical colleges in India and the plans to strengthen the accreditation process further in order to improve the quality of medical training,” said a senior … [Read more...] about MC Exclusive | NMC seeks accreditation for global recognition of India’s medical colleges

Adam Harry. (Image credit: Facebook) Adam Harry, India’s first transgender pilot, is still worried about realising his flying dreams despite a clarification from the country’s aviation regulator on trans persons becoming pilots, saying the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made it clear that flying duties cannot be assigned to those on hormonal therapy. The DGCA has said there are no restrictions on transgender persons becoming pilots and directed him to reapply for a medical test to get a commercial pilot license. He is now doing odd jobs to sustain himself. He is now doing odd jobs to sustain himself. Harry, a Private Pilot’s Licence holder (SACAA), said the assuaging words of the regulatory body seems to be contradictory as it has made it clear that flying duties cannot be assigned to those on hormonal therapy. ”Hormonal therapy is something which transgenders have to undergo life-long. How can they stop taking it”, asked the 23-year-old, who has … [Read more...] about Country’s first transgender pilot still worried about flying high