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Take action on delay of stipends to medicos: Health minister to NMC chief
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister D Rajanarsimha on Saturday submitted a representation on behalf of students studying in private medical colleges to the attention of National Medical Commission (NMC) chairman Dr BN Gangadhar, who was visiting the state.
The minister expressed concern over the irregularities and non-payment of stipends and urged the NMC chairman to take swift action against institutions found troubling students in this regard. The meeting was attended by senior health officials at Tourism Plaza, Begumpet.
Rajanarsimha also pointed out the rapid increase in the number of medical colleges in Telangana and requested the NMC to consider necessary exemptions in faculty recruitment and infrastructure requirements, given the challenges of sudden expansion.
Highlighting the gap between MBBS and PG (Postgraduate) seats, the minister also appealed for an increase in PG seats across the state. He explained that this would not only benefit MBBS graduates, who currently face limited opportunities, but also improve healthcare delivery and ease faculty shortages in newly established medical colleges.
A release from the health ministry said Dr Gangadhar responded positively to the minister's appeals and assured that the NMC would consider the suggestions carefully.
by Taboola
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Earlier in the day, office bearers of the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA) met the NMC chairperson, emphasising the urgent need to focus on the mental health and well-being of postgraduate medical students. Attention was drawn to the high levels of stress and the demanding duties routinely faced by junior doctors.
The doctors also appealed the NMC to facilitate quarterly meetings with the T-JUDA to regularly address and resolve issues impacting students and junior doctors.
