New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Delhi government has facilitated internships for 275 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) across 12 hospitals in the national capital following a counselling process, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday.
The internship allotment addresses a long-pending issue faced by FMGs awaiting internship opportunities after qualifying the mandatory examination, enabling them to complete the final requirement for registration as medical practitioners, according to a statement issued by the Delhi government.
Of the 275 internship seats, 68 have been allotted across seven teaching hospitals, including ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, and NDMC Medical College.
The remaining 207 seats have been allocated across five non-teaching hospitals: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Raghubir Nagar, Jaipur Golden Hospital, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and St Stephen’s Hospital.
“Our priority is to ensure that every eligible Foreign Medical Graduate receives a fair opportunity to complete their internship and contribute to the healthcare system. This initiative reflects our commitment to strengthening medical services in Delhi,” Singh said.
The minister said the government was committed to creating opportunities for young medical professionals while strengthening the healthcare delivery system.
“By facilitating internship placements for 275 Foreign Medical Graduates, we have ensured that deserving candidates can complete their professional training without unnecessary delays,” he said.
The Health Department coordinated with teaching and non-teaching hospitals to ensure transparent counselling and equitable seat allocation so that the internship process could commence on time, the statement said.
The government said the initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, support medical education and increase the availability of qualified healthcare professionals in the national capital. PTI SGV APL APL
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