Punjab to Introduce New House Job Policy for Foreign Medical Graduates

The Punjab Health Department intends to implement a merit-based system for house jobs and postgraduate training opportunities for foreign medical graduates. This move aims to promote transparency and fairness in the selection process. A nine-member committee, consisting of vice-chancellors of medical universities and principals of medical colleges from Punjab, has been established to evaluate the current procedures and suggest enhancements.

Their task includes reviewing the verification process for medical degrees, registrations, licenses, and eligibility criteria to ensure a standardized approach in candidate selection. Additionally, the committee will pinpoint any administrative and legal inconsistencies within the existing system and propose a unified framework for applications, document verification, merit evaluation, and placements. The committee is tasked with delivering its recommendations within a timeframe of ten days.