Telangana FMG interns seek stipend parity, threaten protest
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in Telangana are protesting against stipend disparities, demanding parity with Indian medical graduates. The interns have threatened to halt emergency duties if their request for a monthly stipend of ₹29,792 is not met.
Why it matters
The issue highlights systemic challenges in medical education and the treatment of foreign-trained professionals within the domestic healthcare system.
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) undergoing compulsory rotatory medical internship (CRMI) at government hospitals across Telangana have alleged disparity in stipend payments, with some receiving no stipend and others being paid just ₹5,000 a month despite performing clinical duties similar to those of Indian medical graduates. They are demanding a monthly stipend of ₹29,792, along with arrears from January onwards.
The interns have sought a Government Order (GO) or official circular ensuring parity with other medical interns, citing National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines and relevant legal and State orders. They said the disparity had made it difficult for many of them to meet their basic expenses.
FMGs complete their medical education abroad and must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), a mandatory licensing examination for those seeking to practise in India after obtaining their degrees overseas. They are then required to undergo a compulsory rotatory medical internship in India.
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