The Embassy has been receiving numerous queries regarding the validity of medical degrees conferred by an entity based in FSM named New Tokyo Medical College (NTMC), and requests for attestation of degrees issued by NTMC. Several of these students were forced to shift out of Ukraine since February 2022.

In this context, it may be noted that India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) issued Public Notices dated 6th and 15th September 2022 conveying the list of countries permitted under the “Academic Mobility Program” for temporary relocation of medical students studying in Ukrainian universities.

FSM is not included in the list of permitted countries. NMC also clarified that even after relocation, degrees must be awarded by the parent Ukrainian universities.

Copies of the said public notices can be found here: NMC Public Notice

The Embassy has sought relevant information from the Government of FSM regarding NTMC and medical education in FSM in general. No response has been received so far.

In view of the above, the Embassy clarifies that it shall not authenticate any degrees or educational documents issued by NTMC.

Students considering medical education in FSM are advised to ensure institutions comply with NMC guidelines on foreign medical graduates dated 18 November 2021.