Top Medical Tourism Destinations

The medical education in India has got a new appraisal as the America's authorised body for granting recognition to health science courses has approved the standard of education in the country. This recognition is expected to encourage students to opt for medical education in India. Until now China is considered as the cheapest medical education destination and attracts major portion of the students from the developing countries. On the backdrop of congenial atmosphere existing between India and the US quality factor is given more importance than the cost factor. The recognition came soon after the British Court verdict allowing Indian medical practitioners to live and practice in the UK.
The recognition is based on six parameters such as syllabus, teaching, evaluation, extension, research and impact of education processes. This decision is based on the Raising US market needs. The extent of freedom allowed will extend the movement of Indian medical students or doctors to the US or any other country. The parity is valid only for the period of two years and is subject to USNCA review. The USNCA will function as a monitory body that take care of the recognition and accreditation procedures of the Medical Council of India. At present MCI parameters and procedures are considered as the recognition of the courses.

In future the parity status is well connected to the MCI standard that in turn depends on the performance of the medical colleges. In short the medical education system in India will get a new mould that will allow it to catch up with the global changes. So the international academic standard and the connected infrastructure facilities will enables India to become a hub of health tourism and haven for patients who wish to have treatment abroad.

December 26, 2007

Dentistry at its best in India
Posted by prad2deep under Dentistry, India, Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism Destinations

India with its huge wealth of best quality hospitals and treatment facilities that ranges from traditional Ayurvedic treatment to most modern surgical treatments remains the top priority destination that cater to the needs of medical tourists. The attracting feature of getting treatment in India is the lower treatment cost as compared to the developed countries without any compromise in the quality of the treatment. The success rate is also high and the service level is also up to the highest standard as it evolved from the rich heritage in medical tourism.

There are adequate numbers of hospitals in India that are best in their standard and are equipped with all major technical equipments for the satisfaction of the patients. The sound infrastructure and the professional management will add great value to the treatment of the patients from abroad.

Among lot other treatments dental treatment in India is gaining prominence among the foreign visitors as the treatments in their home countries is more expensive as they will not be refunded the treatment cost under the national health schemes. While in India the cheaper treatment cost will allow them get the best treatment by paying lesser cost in medical tourism.

A dentist in the US charges $300-$400 for a filling, at the same time that same treatment in India would cost $20-$30. Each year thousands of visitors both from the USA and Europe arrives in India for the purpose of tourism along with the medical treatment. The southern state of Kerala is the ideal destination for tourism and it also gained reputation for its extensive treatments related to Dentistry.

There are several best quality hospitals that hold the credit of competent dental surgeons and other experienced visiting consultants. The extensive dental treatment packages available in India that include smile designing and dental implants. With world class hospitals India offers tremendous scope for medical tourism in general and dental healthcare in particular.