HP amends Resident Doctor Policy for appointment of medics

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has amended the Resident Doctors Policy-2025 to facilitate the appointment of eligible postgraduate doctors who have completed their postgraduate qualifications from PGI, Chandigarh, and AIIMS, New Delhi.The appointments would be made against vacancies of senior residents/tutor specialists in the state’s medical colleges.According to a notification issued by the department of medical education, a new clause has been incorporated into the Resident Doctors Policy-2025. As per the new provision, eligible PG doctors from PGI and AIIMS shall be appointed based on the merit obtained in their MBBS and postgraduate examinations, without any written test or interview.The appointments will be made under the 33.33% quota reserved for direct candidates.A spokesperson of the health department on Sunday stated that the amendment reflected the govt’s initiative to facilitate the recruitment of qualified medical professionals in health institutions of the state.The spokesperson added that it would improve access to specialist medical services in Himachal Pradesh.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.