Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Minister: Modern Medicine Should Remain with MBBS Doctors
Medical associations met with the state's Medical Education Minister to discuss who should be allowed to practice modern medicine.
The minister said that only doctors with MBBS degrees should practice it.
This came in response to concerns about certified homeopathy practitioners using modern medicine techniques.
Representatives from medical associations like MARD, support that decision.
It’s about making sure qualified doctors provide modern medical care.
State Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif emphasized modern medicine should be practiced by MBBS doctors.
The minister was speaking with medical associations.
The discussion was about the state’s decision on registration of certified homeopathy practitioners to practice modern medicine.
Medical associations, including MARD, attended the meeting.
Dr. Sachin Patil, President of MARD, was also present.
- Who
- Hasan Mushrif, medical associations
- What
- Discussion on the practice of modern medicine by certified homeopathy practitioners.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To discuss a state decision regarding registration of certified homeopathy practitioners to practice modern medicine.
MBBS Doctors/Medical Associations
Certified Homeopathy Practitioners
Scope of Practice
MBBS Doctors/Medical Associations
MBBS doctors and medical associations want to limit the practice of modern medicine to those with MBBS degrees.
Certified Homeopathy Practitioners
Certified homeopathy practitioners may seek to expand their scope to incorporate modern medicine practices.
- Key Figures
- Hasan Mushrif (Minister), Dr. Sachin Patil, Dr. Swapnil Kendre
- Groups Involved
- Medical Associations, Government
- Main Topic
- Practice of modern medicine by non-MBBS doctors
- Minister's Stance
- Modern medicine practice for MBBS doctors only
