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Munna Bhai MBBS.Yes getting admission by fraud is not new, however it actually became a big issue (sort of big) when almost 100 fake docs got admission in MP PMT in 2011 100 fake doctors? Madhya Pradesh hit by Munnabhai scam - The Times of IndiaProbe was started in 2011 knowing that "some" admissions are fake, no one ever imagined that Vyapam officials are involved in this and all we thought its just another Munnabhai case. During the course of investigation in 2013 it finally emerged that this is going to be one of the biggest scam in India as "Vypam Scam". In an interview in Dec 2013 to TOI former CM Uma Bharti said:"There can be names that will shake the state. I would, therefore, request chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to hand over investigations of the case to the CBI or else this kind of conspiracies like singling out Uma Bharati from a huge like of references will take place. Investigation can be influenced under political pressure if the case remains under the state police" .What is Vyapam Scam:VYPAM: Madhya Pradesh Vyavsayik Pareeksha Mandal (Vyapam) which conducts tests for professional courses and recruitment to various posts like MBBS, BE etc. To get admission in Government Medical collages in MP fraud was conducted in multiples ways:Type 1. A middlemen arranged for high-scoring students to impersonate applicants during the exams, while paying officials and invigilators to look the other way.Type 2: In these cases, invigilators were bribed to allow certain applicants to sit next to impersonators so they could cheat easily.Type 3: In such instances, applicants apparently left their answer sheets blank, to be filled up later on the basis of the marks they were given.The result is common - To get fake doctors [imagine 2000 fake doctors in your city, will you take your kid to hospital? do you have any other option?It's a massive scam worth approx some $1 billion (Rs6,300 crore) and include every one from students their parents, middlemen and lower officials, and political parties, some very shocking news came in Feb 2014"Chauhan involved in Vyapam scam; Kin of staff of RSS chief got job: Katare" - http://www.freepressjournal.in/chauhan-involved-in-vyapam-scam-kin-of-staff-of-rss-chief-got-job-katare/As the investigation continue by STF (State Task Force), we have seen "suspicious" deaths for those who were involved in it. 46 deaths related to the scam have been reported so far, many of them under suspicious circumstances.Some questions:1. Why government is not going for CBI probe, even when it was demanded by former CM and Congress?2. Why students and family members involved in this are not communicating to Media, till now NOT a single interview on this?3. What about talented youths who appeared in Vyapam examinations and got rejected?(I want to be alive so writing anonymous)

Q. Do medical schools take into consideration your institution while looking at your undergraduate GPA? Will going to a grade-deflated school hurt my chances of getting into medical school?A. In general, medical school acceptance hinges on how high your MCAT score and undergraduate GPA are. High GPA is valued, regardless of your school or your major. Passing the first hurdle, other qualities make a difference of your gaining admission into a top tier medical school.If your GPA is in the lower range, allowance is made for the prestige of your undergraduate institution, the challenge of your major and whether there is known grade “deflation.” Even Princeton University reversed course. In 2014, the university made the decision to end grade deflation which had hindered the prospect of many graduates in past years.What can you do if you happen to be an engineering major in a school with serious grade deflation? Score extremely well on the MCAT!What is different about medical school admission compared to law school, business school and undergraduate admissions?Medical school ranking matters little in the medical field. US News Rankings do not make or break a school’s reputation. There is no consensus as to the actual order of the top schools. There is vague reputation as being the top 25, but no order. Schools do not have to worry about having the highest GPA, highest MCAT, lowest acceptance rate, highest yield so that the rank moves up a few notches. There is not even a recognized ranking of top schools. There is a ranking of schools with the highest NIH research funding, and a ranking of best schools in primary care. Both lists matter little in the opinion of those in medicine.Does the reputation of the medical schools matter in the career of graduates, like in law where graduates from Yale or Harvard dominate court clerkships and the Supreme Court bench? Medicine is a bit more complicated. The goal of every physician is to become board certified in a specialty of his/her own choosing. Schools are not strong across all disciplines. The Department of Surgery may be top tier, but the Department of Medicine may not be. The Department of Anesthesiology may be on probation, in part because of the supremacy of the Department of Surgery, causing difficulty in recruiting top quality Anesthesiology Staff. And even in the Department of Surgery, the Division of Plastic Surgery may be top tier, but the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery may not be. The loss of several stars in a Division may change the fortune of that Division overnight.How do you pick the right school that has a top tier residency program in your chosen medical specialty when only 20–40% of students actually specialize in the specialty that made them want to become a physician in the first place?Does attending a less renowned medical school affect your career? The equalizing factors are successes on the USMLE exams and class rank (or membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, medicine’s equivalent of Law Review). With those credentials, a graduate of any medical school can enter any coveted specialty (currently Dermatology, Orthopedic Surgery, ENT etc.) Graduates of prestigious medical schools do dominate matching into the top tier residency programs in the top medical specialties upon review of recent match cycles. Pedigree does matter if you choose an academic career, where attending the best residency program, the best fellowship program and the connections lead to faculty appointments at prestigious institutions. Successes then may lead to leadership at institution, national and international levels in medical and specialty organizations.Back to the question of acceptance into any medical school, the process is “holistic”. The following are what medical college admission committees look for in candidates. First article is from the American Association of Medical Colleges. The second from the University of Minnesota. At the end is a short Kaplan discussion regarding GPA and MCAT in the application process.How Medical Schools Review Applications (AAMC)What are admissions officers looking for?While expectations, missions, policies, and requirements are unique to each medical school, many schools look for students who demonstrate an ability to handle challenging coursework and have the personal attributes needed to work with people. It’s important for applicants to show that they’ve done well in upper-level science courses, and “doing well on the MCAT® exam shows that you can handle medical school coursework,” says Irene Tise, admissions officer in the Office of Medical Student Admissions at Wake Forest School of Medicine.Lori Nicolaysen, assistant dean of admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College, adds that they “seek students who have also demonstrated exceptional personal initiative. Such initiative may take the form of leadership, creativity, research, community service, motivation, or other life experiences.”Mickey Foxwell, M.D., associate dean for admissions at University of Maryland School of Medicine says, “Each applicant needs to be as sure as possible that this is what they want to do with their life. That motivation can be demonstrated through academic achievement and also through exposure to clinical medicine and community service. Does the applicant know what it’s like to take care of someone? Does the applicant have an idea about the advantages and disadvantages of a career in medicine?”Schools also look for evidence that an applicant has demonstrated good judgment, compassion, and selflessness— qualities every physician should embody. Applicants can show evidence through their involvement in extracurricular activities, letters of evaluation, and their personal statement.What happens when my application is received?Each medical school has its own nuanced process for reviewing applications. For example, “Weill Cornell invites all applicants to complete the secondary application,” Ms. Nicolaysen shares. “Once the file is complete (including secondary application, letters of evaluation, and MCAT scores), the application is moved to screening. A number of experienced admissions committee members serve as screeners. Although Weill Cornell has fourth-year medical students on the admissions committee, the students do not screen applications.”Dr. Raquel D. Arias, associate dean of admissions at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, explains, “In order to give every candidate a fair review of their personal qualities and accomplishments, a single screener evaluates all candidates with a particular MCAT score at our school. This controls for the inevitable influence that this important test has on the process. An admissions officer reads every application submitted to the school.” (There is no automated filter.)At Wake Forest School of Medicine, Ms. Tise explains, “Because of the large number of applications we receive, we use a formula that separates and groups applicants based on their AMCAS® primary application. The groups are: 1) Proceed and send a secondary application, (2) Hold for MCAT score or other extenuating circumstances and notify candidates, and (3) Risk, based on academics.Those candidates in the “risk” category are reviewed individually by the associate dean and an executive committee of five faculty and admissions committee members. From there, a decision is made to either proceed with the application process or reject the application.” Typically, after secondary applications are submitted, the associate dean and a committee review the applications and place candidates into interview pools. Because of the large number of applicants, only a small percentage is asked to interview.How do reviewers decide whom to interview?Medical schools consider each applicant’s academic proficiency, whether they are likely to thrive in the culture of the institution, and if their experiences, attributes, and goals are in line with the school’s mission and goals. Inevitably, medical schools receive many more qualified applicants than they can interview and matriculate. The decision to interview one student over another can be very difficult to say the least.“It is incredibly challenging because there are so many admirable candidates,” Ms. Nicolaysen explains. “Ultimately, the committee screeners attempt to identify the best qualified applicants from diverse academic and personal backgrounds whom we deem most likely to build a dynamic learning environment at Weill Cornell and to become leaders in medicine.”Dr. Foxwell adds, “At University of Maryland, outstanding grades and MCAT scores do not guarantee that an applicant will be invited to interview. Just as important are extracurricular activities and life experiences, essays and personal comments in AMCAS, and letters of recommendation.”Dr. Arias says, “The path to becoming a physician is unique to each applicant; therefore, we do not mandate any particular course of study. We have no preference for a particular major (or minor). Evidence of the personal attributes of integrity, adaptability, language skills, collaboration, and a commitment to service are evaluated with an eye toward the development of physician scientists. We infer the desired applicant qualities from both the content of the application and the care with which it is delivered. Every aspect of the application is important. Applicants who speak in their own voice, without “spin,” is especially valued.”Additionally, some public medical schools also may consider an out-of-state applicant’s ties to the state or institution if non-state residents are not typically considered for matriculation. (For more information, check with individual medical school websites or consult the AAMC's Medical School Admission Requirements.)What are some common mistakes applicants make?The same tips you might have received for undergraduate or job applications hold true for medical school applications. Always tell the truth and be sure to mention activities and volunteer, research, or work experiences that are most important, and if possible, occurred within the last few years. “Take your AMCAS essay questions seriously,” counsels Ms. Tise. “These essays are not creative writing exercises. You may start off with a descriptive experience, but, move quickly into how and why you want to become a physician and how this experience helped determine that. Also, proofread carefully. There are no excuses for punctuation and grammatical errors. We know you are applying to several schools, but be careful to include the correct name in secondary materials.“Redundant information is a waste of space. Inconsistencies can call an applicant’s authenticity into question,” cautions Ms. Nicolaysen. “We advise not including high school activities or activities in which your participation was minimal. Also, try to avoid boasting or exaggerating.”Dr. Foxwell advises that “Applicants must begin to think like professionals. If a photograph is requested in a secondary application, make it a good one, not one that may call your professionalism into question.”What advice does the review committee have?“Do your homework. Know what schools are looking for, and work closely with your advisor,” cautions Dr. Foxwell.Your application needs to be complete and truthful. When it comes to your personal statement, Ms. Tise recommends, “There is no secret checklist or formula. Remember, you are the applicant, and we want to know why you think you are a good one.”Furthermore, Ms. Nicolaysen advises applicants, “Before submitting your application, ask some trusted mentors, friends, or family members to give you feedback about your experiences and essays. You might ask them questions like, ‘How would you describe me based on what you read? Did my essay hold your attention? Was anything confusing? Did you notice any typos?’”Most importantly, relax. Most applicants have one or two items that they wish they’d changed or perhaps a mistake they think they might have made. If you have further concerns or anxiety over the application process, check out the Aspiring Docs fact sheet on helpful tips for dealing with application anxiety.Essential and Desired Qualities of medical school candidates:Strong academicsHigh GPA and MCAT scores. See AAMC MCAT site for students.A commitment to improving the human conditionEssential:Sustained and meaningful commitment to human service demonstrated through volunteer activities, scholarly pursuits, employment, academic endeavors, or other experiencesUnderstanding of medicineSubstantial independent research experience(s) (MD/PhD applicants)Desired:Commitment to care of the underservedCommitment to community and global patient careProfessional conductHonesty and integrity, particularly regarding instances of personal failings or mistakes (essential)Compassion, evident through evaluations, prior employment, or experience in other roles that require compassion (essential)Self-awareness, evident in a student’s knowledge of their own strengths, weaknesses, and when to ask for help (essential)Ethical behavior (essential)Outstanding interpersonal skillsOral and written communication skills must be excellent, both to share knowledge and to convey empathy (essential)Teamwork skills require acknowledging other team members’ expertise, accurate self-assessment, assuming leadership when appropriate, and subsuming individual interests to the work of the team (essential)Cultural humility and inclusivity (essential)Leadership & diversity experiences (desired)A dedication to lifelong learningIntellectual curiosity (essential)Demonstrated scientific aptitude—a fundamental appreciation of how the scientific method is applied to the discovery of medical knowledge and to medical practice (essential)Potential for academic success (essential)Psychological resilience as demonstrated through emotional stability, skills to cope with stress, an ability to deal with sacrifice and hardship, maturity, good judgment, and an ability to defer gratification (essential)Creativity (desired)What’s the Average GPA for Medical School | Kaplan Test PrepNOVEMBER 30, 2016EMILY HAUSEAdmissions officials receive three different GPAs when reviewing applicants.A previous version of this article was originally published by Alex MacNow.While we’ve tackled the topic of medical school admissions by the numbers in the past, we turn our attention today to the average GPA for medical school. It’s stressful to think that a few bad grades in your undergraduate career can impact your chances of getting into medical school; however, it’s important to know that a low GPA can be overcome.Remember, the AAMC keeps GPA information public through their FACTS tables. In addition to what we’ve covered here, there is a lot more information you can glean from these resources. In the world of medical school admissions, knowledge is power!Breaking down the average GPA for medical schoolMedical schools are actually given three GPAs when they look at your application. Your science and math courses are considered according to what is called the BPCM (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math) GPA, and your non-science courses (humanities, social sciences, language, etc.) are considered as a separate GPA. The third GPA that schools see is the overall aggregate.While each medical school has its own average GPA for the incoming class (information for MD programs can be easily found in the Medical School Admission Requirements guidebook), the national averages for 2015–2016 were as follows:BPCM GPA: applicants 3.45, matriculants 3.64Non-science GPA: applicants 3.68, matriculants 3.77Overall GPA: applicants 3.55, matriculants 3.70What can I do if I have a below average GPA?Unlike the MCAT, for which many of you still have a clean slate, GPA is set during your college career. So what can you do if you’re applying and your GPA isn’t quite in the range above?1. Explain the GPA tactfullyYou have the opportunity to bring up any blips in your GPA on both the primary application (as part of the Personal Statement) and your secondary applications (in one of the essays or as an addendum to the application). Some secondary applicationseven provide a space for pieces of your application that you’d like to explain.When talking about a problem in your GPA, explain the reason behind the drop, but don’t make excuses! Medical schools want mature applicants who can take ownership of the problem, and—perhaps more importantly—can explain how it served as a learning experience. Did getting a not-so-great grade in Organic Chemistry I teach you how to study better, utilize office hours, or find new ways to learn so that you knocked Organic Chemistry II out of the park? These skills will help you become a better medical student. Explain that to the medical schools.2. Become an MCAT rockstarAccording to Kaplan’s latest medical school admissions officer survey, two of the most important factors in admission are the GPA and MCAT score. Thus, falling below the average GPA for medical school matriculants can be significantly abated with a stellar MCAT score. Prepare wisely and work towards your target MCAT score.3. Retake courses or consider post-bacc workThere are a number of post-baccalaureate programs in the country that can be optimal for a student who needs to boost their GPA (especially the BPCM GPA). Masters and post-bacc programs may also afford you opportunities to become involved in research or shadowing, thus helping your application portfolio that much more.

Warning: Brace yourself to read some stark realities on the economic front.My prediction: India will continue to gloriously muddle through economically and we will pay a very high price for growth (through stimulus) as can be seen in India’s economic history.Expert view[1][1][1][1]: “I think India, because I think the kind of growth that India has had, I don’t think it’s sustainable. Partly going back to our earlier discussion about premature deindustrialization. I think they have these plans to significantly strengthen their manufacturing base. I just don’t see it happening. I think India can grow at 4, 5 percent per year on a sustainable basis. I don’t think it’s going to be 8 or 9 percent. When this sinks in, I think there’s going to be a negative overreaction, would be my fear “India’s economic potential, in theory, is quite high. However, in practice, it has always fallen short of expectations. The first step on the long road to redemption is to accept that a higher growth rate for India and its rise to pre-eminence (economic and otherwise) in the twenty-first century are not preordained. The primary causes that impede realisation of the economic potential can be summed up as follows:The country’s domestic structural deficiencies—namely poor human resource capabilities; a narrow and predominantly informal industrial base; and a fragmented, low-productivity primary sector—keep a lid on growth and a floor on inflation.Our premature deindustrialization, the limitations of a services-led growth model, the plateauing of global trade, stagnation in developed economies, and the costs associated with climate change.The government’s capacity deficiencies to implement any meaningful program amplify the effects of these constraints.I now quote various statistical measures to support my claim:GDP growth [2][2][2][2]and its overhang on the economy: Heated growth (whenever we had) invariably led to high NPA and we don’t have the mechanisms to handle that.In the three financial years ending March 1995, March 1996, and March 1997, India recorded real GDP growth rates of 6.6 percent, 7.6 percent, and 7.6 percent, respectively. Since the year ending in 1997, India’s scheduled commercial banks, and particularly the public sector banks, endured a high ratio of nonperforming assets to gross advances. e ratio was in double digits up to 2001–2002.India’s high-growth years of April 2003 to March 2008, during which the compound annual growth rate of the economy in real terms was 8.8 percent, was characterised by several critical inputs that were not sustainable.The problem resurfaced again in the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2008–2009. Restructured corporate loans helped bank management understate the extent of stressed assets. Now that the RBI now reports the total stressed assets in the banking system all the dirty linen is out there and we are yet to fix them.Inflation and its impact:In the years from 1960- 2014, the average inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), was 7.6 percent, with little difference in average inflation rates before and after 1991. Between 1991 and 1999, the average annual inflation rate was around 9 percent.The recent decline in the inflation rate was the result of an extraordinary combination of declining energy prices on the international market and declining food prices, and a tepid domestic economic growth environment with subdued pricing power for sellers. The lower inflation rate will be tested when India experiences even a brief period of accelerated economic growth. So, I am quite sanguine about it.The reasons that I see India muddling through is the abject neglect of some factors that lead to growth. Here they are:Education and skilled manpower:High growth requires an almost inexhaustibly large supply of skilled manpower. Let’s look at the reality.51.9% of Class 5 children in rural India cannot read a Class 2 text; only 25% of children in Class 5 and 46.8% in Class 8 could read simple English sentences; just 25.3% of Class 3 children could do a two-digit subtraction, 26.1% of Class 5 children and 44.1% of Class 8 students could do division. India was placed 72 of the 73 countries as evaluated by PISA. Subsequently (partly ashamed of the results), India never participated in the study[3].Only 10 percent of new graduates and 25 percent of graduates of engineering and MBA programs had adequate skills to be employabl[4]eIs it any wonder that our demographic dividend is turning to be a demographic liability?Healthcare[5][5][5][5] and its impact on the economy:Public spending on healthcare, has remained at about 1 % of GDP for decades despite commitments from successive governments at the Centre. India has one of the highest shares of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures among major developing countries. Nearly 60 percent of healthcare spending in India is paid out of pocket, and catastrophic health expenses are the largest contributor to poverty.The government-affiliated erstwhile Planning Commission estimated that health problems push 39 million people into poverty each year: 47 percent of hospital admissions in rural areas and 31 percent in urban areas are financed by loans and asset sales, while 30 percent of those needing care in rural India and 20 percent of those in urban areas go untreated because of inability to pay for healthcare.Agriculture and its impact on the economy:It is sick baby which continues to stay alive due to tens of thousands of crores of loan waivers each year.The fragmentation of farmland has contributed to India’s low level of agricultural production. Moreover, growth in yield per hectare has slowed considerably since the start of the new millennium: small farm size does not lend itself to the application of yield- increasing technology, improved production methods, or even monetisation.The nation spends thousands of crores each year doing the loan waivers and yet there has been no turnaround.Not MSME, but micro enterprises which doesn’t scale:India has a preponderance of microenterprises and a tiny set of large enterprises. It has neither small nor medium-sized enterprises.At 83.6 percent, the share of informal employment in
the country’s overall nonagricultural employment total is the highest in the world. It is not something to be proud of.Jobs eh: Where will it come from:India must address its missing agricultural and industrial middle if it is to avoid sudden stops and economic crises and to make headway in manufacturing and farming. Without these sectors, there will not be jobs for the millions of young people seeking entry into the workplace each year.Investment by public and private sectorsCapital expenditure by corporations has also been on a continuously declining trajectory since 2011 both by public and private sectors. Where shall the young go for jobs?Finally, the poor efficiency by the government:The inability to implement government programs is pervasive and dominates the public’s perception of weak governance.India’s government-run schools are noteworthy for neglect and apathy. Teacher absenteeism is rampant; learning levels are abysmal; toilets, where available, are mostly non-functional; and so on.In healthcare, doctor and nurse absenteeism is very high, and the quality of primary care services is unacceptable.Even when resources and personnel are made available, most large government-run hospitals remain badly managed. In both sectors, well-designed national programs with adequate implementation flexibility have fallen far short of expectations when subjected to the field test of implementation.Conclusion:As aptly summarised and put eloquently Dr. Raghuram Rajan said in his C. D. Deshmukh lecture, delivered in January 2016: “It is possible to grow too fast with substantial stimulus, as we did in 2010 and 2011, only to pay the price in higher inflation, higher deficits, and lower growth in 2013 and 2014”[6][6][6][6]Giving up is not really an option. It is important to recognise that post-independence, India has survived and made progress on several fronts. Challenges remain because the problems have kept getting bigger and more complex with the relentless rise in population.It is where India is today and despite Modi making claims, we are unlikely to see significant progress even in next 10 years because we are shy to make the big changes that needs to be done.Footnotes[1] https://medium.com/conversations-with-tyler/a-conversation-with-dani- rodrik-e02cf8784b9d. [1] https://medium.com/conversations-with-tyler/a-conversation-with-dani- rodrik-e02cf8784b9d. [1] https://medium.com/conversations-with-tyler/a-conversation-with-dani- rodrik-e02cf8784b9d. [1] https://medium.com/conversations-with-tyler/a-conversation-with-dani- rodrik-e02cf8784b9d. [2] http:// http://data.worldbank.org/country/india[2] http:// http://data.worldbank.org/country/india[2] http:// http://data.worldbank.org/country/india[2] http:// http://data.worldbank.org/country/india[3] http://img. asercentre.org/docs/Publications/ASER%20Reports/ASER%202014/National%20PPTs/aser- 2014indiaenglish.pdf.[4] http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-only- 10-fresh-graduates-and-25-mba-passouts-are-employable-says-tiss-study-1455242.[5] http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/ genrep/rep_uhc0812.pdf.[5] http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/ genrep/rep_uhc0812.pdf.[5] http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/ genrep/rep_uhc0812.pdf.[5] http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/ genrep/rep_uhc0812.pdf.[6] http://Dr. Raghuran jan 2016[6] http://Dr. Raghuran jan 2016[6] http://Dr. Raghuran jan 2016[6] http://Dr. Raghuran jan 2016