The Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 were a set of regulations formulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in India to govern the postgraduate medical education in the country. The regulations were aimed at improving the quality of medical education in India by introducing updated curriculum, improved training methods and assessment processes. However, these regulations were heavily criticized by doctors and medical students for various reasons.

• The regulations were seen as too restrictive and poorly designed, leading to a lack of flexibility in the education system.
• They were also criticized for being too focused on theoretical aspects and neglecting the practical training required by students.
• The regulations were felt to be excessively bureaucratic and were thought to lead to unnecessary interference by the government in medical education.

In the face of widespread criticism, the NMC withdrew the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 and pledged to work with doctors and medical students to devise a more acceptable system for postgraduate medical education.