PGMER-2023 Regulations
Dy Director, Centre for Digital Resources, Education and Medical Informatics, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
NMC postgraduate medical education regulations introducing e-logbooks and digital assessment requirements.
Overview
The Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 (PGMER-2023) issued by the National Medical Commission govern all postgraduate medical training (MD, MS, DM, MCh, diploma) in India. They replace the earlier MCI regulations and introduce significant digital assessment requirements.
Key Requirements
- Mandatory e-logbook maintenance by all PG trainees
- Competency-based training with defined milestones
- Workplace-based assessment as a core evaluation method
- Regular mentor-mentee interactions with documented feedback
- Thesis/dissertation requirement with documented progress
Implications for Medical Colleges
Institutions must provide digital infrastructure for e-logbook maintenance, competency tracking, and assessment documentation. Paper logbooks are no longer sufficient for regulatory compliance.
How ePortfolios Help
ePortfolios serve as the comprehensive digital platform for e-logbook compliance — journals for logging clinical encounters, plans for tracking procedures, SmartEvidence for competency mapping, and submissions for structured assessment workflows.
References
National Medical Commission. (2023). Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER-2023). https://www.nmc.org.in/MCIRest/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/LatestNews/MER.pdf
Dy Director, Centre for Digital Resources, Education and Medical Informatics, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Published 30 March 2026