FMGs stage protest over internship policy in State

The protesters urged the government to intervene and ensure uniform regulations across the country.
FMGs stage protest over internship policy in State
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VIJAYAWADA: The Foreign Medical Student Wing (FMSW) of the All India Medical Student Association (AIMSA) held a protest in front of Andhra Pradesh Medical Council on Tuesday, demanding solutions to the challenges faced by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs).

Speaking to TNIE, Dr. Bhaskar Dhalli, State President of AIMSA-FMSW, claimed that the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council is enforcing a two-year internship requirement for FMGs who completed their medical education online during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite already finishing the mandatory one-year internship.

Students pointed out that this policy is exclusive to Andhra Pradesh, as FMGs in other States receive their degree certificates upon completing the standard one-year internship. The protesters urged the government to intervene and ensure uniform regulations across the country.

Later they handed over their representation to the Assistant Registrar and he assured to resolve their issue after consulting the National Medical Council.

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