A big relief for the foreign medical students who are pursuing MBBS abroad or thinking of pursuing MBBS from abroad. Matter came into highlight after a group of doctor filed a petition in supreme court highlighting the inequality in stipend payments faced by foreign medicals graduates during their internship in comparison to Indian medical graduates.
The supreme court has ordered medical colleges to pay equal stipend to foreign medical graduates, emphasizing equality with Indian counterpart.
Supreme court has warned of strict action if colleges fail to act in accordance with the stipend payment guidelines.