PG Medical Seat Expansion Raises Clinical Training Concerns, Parliamentary Panel Warns

Name: PG Medical Seat Expansion Raises Clinical Training Concerns, Parliamentary Panel Warns
Uploaded: 2026-08-29T17:15:24+05:30
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Anshika Mishra

PG Medical Seat Expansion Raises Clinical Training Concerns, Parliamentary Panel Warns - Video

Published On 2026-08-29T17:15:24+05:30 | Updated On 29 Aug 2026 5:15 PM IST

Overview

Concerned over the rapid growth in PG medical seats without adequate clinical exposure and proper training, a Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended that the expansion of undergraduate and postgraduate seats should be undertaken only after ensuring quality education, adequate training and sufficient clinical exposure.

In its 176th report on 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare facilities in Public and Private Sector' before the Parliament on August 7, 2026, the Department-related Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare opined that the recent Cabinet approval adding over 10,000 new medical and PG seats (scaling to 75,000 over five years) is a right step toward correcting the doctor-population ratio.

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More PG medical seats, less clinical exposure? Parliamentary committee flags quality concerns

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.