States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians

States facing doctor shortages ease licensing rules for foreign-trained physicians

A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say could ease physician shortages in rural areas.

Andhra: Junior Doctors Support Foreign Medical Graduates over Delay in Permanent Registration

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (APJUDA) on Friday expressed solidarity with nearly 500 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) who have been waiting for over 13 months to receive their permanent registration (PR), an official said. Latest News | Andhra: Junior Doctors Support Foreign Medical Graduates over Delay in Permanent Registration.

Andhra: Junior doctors support foreign medical graduates over delay in permanent registration

Amaravati, Jul 4 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (APJUDA) on Friday expressed solidarity with nearly 500 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) who have been waiting for over 13 months to receive their permanent registration (PR), an official said.APJUDA noted that the FMGs are yet to receive their PR despite completing internships of one to two years, as required by the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC)."APJUDA is deeply conce…