More than 50 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) from Delhi met the Delhi Health Minister to raise concerns over delays in internship allotment and disparities in stipend payments. The delegation, led by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), said FMGs have been facing prolonged uncertainty despite clearing the mandatory qualifying examinations.
Representatives told the minister that the delay in allotment has caused financial difficulties, career setbacks, and mental stress among young doctors waiting to start their training. The delegation also raised concerns about differences in stipend payments across institutions, with several hospitals and medical institutions either paying inadequate stipends or not providing any stipend at all.
The Delhi Health Minister assured the delegation that the issues raised would be addressed at the earliest. The FMGs welcomed the assurance and expressed hope that the matter would be resolved soon.
