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India Needs a Medical Education Policy for Students Returning From Abroad

Published on July 11, 2022

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  • According to data from the Ministry of External Affairs, some 18,000 Indian students were studying in Ukraine at the time Russia invaded; most of them were medical students.
  • Though the Indian government brought them all back, there is considerable uncertainty over their careers.
  • The government has to come up with a policy, on an ad hoc basis, to ensure these students are able to continue their education on a predictable, reliable path.