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Rotations & Postings — NMC Norms Explained

NMC has clear rules on rotations. Most departments know them; few document them well. Here's how to do both.

Updated 2 Jul 20266 min read

What NMC prescribes

Each specialty has minimum rotation durations and mandatory postings — casualty, ICU, allied specialties. See the PGMER-2023 schedule for exact numbers.

Documenting rotations

Log start and end dates. Attach supervising faculty. Tag competencies achieved during the rotation.

Frequently asked questions

Can rotations be shortened?

Not without written permission and documented justification.

Are inter-hospital rotations allowed?

Only for approved affiliated hospitals and per NMC-approved MoUs.

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