In its latest public notice, the Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Council announced a two-year extension for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) to complete their two-year mandatory rotating medical internships in recognized non-teaching hospitals. This decision extends the previous deadline from May 2024 to May 2026.
numerous representations from medical councils and Foreign Medical Graduates, the authorities have decided to grant an extension to address the challenges faced in securing internship placements. This extension aims to alleviate the difficulties faced by Foreign Medical Graduates by providing them with additional time to fulfill their internship requirements. This decision comes as a welcome relief for many individuals who have been struggling to secure internships and will help ensure that aspiring medical professionals have the opportunity to complete this crucial phase of their training.