Current Status of Medical Research in India- Where are we?

Medical research, particularly clinical research adds enormous value in furthering science and adding quality to medical practice. Evidence based medicine is a new buzz world of Modern medicine. Medical colleges are expected to be the forerunner in the endeavor. But presently, medical colleges in India and also other institutes contribute very less to their present capacity. Lack of training and lack of appreciation are the major hindrances. They need to be corrected to the root cause to guide the medical practice in the country and further the Evidence Based Medicine which is a need of hour.