PGI Chandigarh Resident Doctors Flag Overwork, Say 12-Hour Duty Norms Exist Only on Paper
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-04-14 12:00 GMT | Update On 2026-04-14 12:00 GMT
The duty hours of resident doctors at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, continue to remain demanding and overburdened, with doctors alleging extreme work pressure, exhaustion, and mental health issues due to staff shortage.
Despite the institutional guidelines promising a 12-hour duty schedule and a mandatory weekly off, residents working in wards and emergency services allege that they continue to face overwork and extended shifts, claiming that the norms exist only on paper.
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12-hour duty norms 'only on paper'! PGI Chandigarh resident doctors flag overwork, burnout
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