FMG internship delay: Doctors' body stages protest at Delhi medical council office
New Delhi: Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) facing delays in securing their mandatory internships staged a protest at the Delhi Medical Council office, demanding an immediate resolution to their ongoing internship crisis.
The protest, called by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), was held at 11:30 AM at the Delhi Medical Council office.
Announcing the protest, FAIMA demanded equal opportunities for all qualified FMGs, transparent policies regarding internship allocation, and timely allotment of internship seats. According to FAIMA, these are the rights of every qualified medical graduate.
Using the phrase "Justice delayed is justice denied," FAIMA urged the authorities to resolve the issue without further delay.
Also read- Delhi FMGs await internships despite over 500 approved seats, raise issue with Health Minister
Calling on FMGs to join the demonstration, FAIMA had said the protest would be held under the slogan, "One Voice. One Mission. Justice for FMGs."
"FAIMA stands firmly with every FMG and demands immediate resolution of the internship crisis. Equal opportunities, transparent policies, and timely internship allocation are the rights of every qualified medical graduate," it said in a post on X.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that altogether 346 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) are waiting for nearly five months for internship allotment in Delhi, despite successfully clearing the mandatory licensing examination FMGE December 2025 and becoming eligible to begin their Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI).
FAIMA had urged Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for immediate intervention to address delays in internship allotment and stipend-related issues faced by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) across the country, particularly in Delhi.
As per the directives of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, FMGs in Delhi are entitled to receive equal stipend during internship.
However, the association pointed out that several medical colleges and non-teaching hospitals are reportedly denying internship seats to FMGs, citing lack of budgetary provisions and stating that payment of stipend does not fall under their responsibility.
FAIMA further alleged that the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has not yet completed the verification process of FMGs' documents and has also not taken responsibility for internship seat allotment due to concerns related to stipend expenditure. As a result, hundreds of qualified graduates continue to wait for internship opportunities.
The association said it met Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh, who assured that efforts would be made to resolve the issue. However, FAIMA claimed that no significant progress has been communicated so far.
Due to lack of progress by the government, the association has called for the protest.
