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HP CM Sukhu Permits Job Trainee Doctors to Enroll in PG Programs
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that job trainee doctors will now be permitted to enroll in postgraduate medical courses.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh has lifted restrictions on job trainee doctors, allowing them to pursue postgraduate (PG) courses while continuing their employment. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made the announcement during a press briefing, stating that the move aims to enhance the medical expertise of the state's workforce.
Job trainee doctors, who are employed by the government but still in training, will now be able to enroll in PG programmes offered by recognised medical institutions. The policy is expected to improve patient care and provide career growth opportunities for the doctors.
Health officials said the decision follows consultations with medical colleges and professional bodies. The government will monitor the implementation to ensure that trainees meet the necessary academic and practical requirements.
Job trainee doctors, who are employed by the government but still in training, will now be able to enroll in PG programmes offered by recognised medical institutions. The policy is expected to improve patient care and provide career growth opportunities for the doctors.
Health officials said the decision follows consultations with medical colleges and professional bodies. The government will monitor the implementation to ensure that trainees meet the necessary academic and practical requirements.