Andhra Pradesh High Court Paves the Way for Foreign Medical Graduates’ Registration

In a significant win for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) in Andhra Pradesh, the state’s High Court has ordered the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) to issue provisional registration to a graduate who completed the required one-year mandatory internship.

Court Upholds CRMI Regulations 2021 for Provisional Registration

The Division Bench affirmed that the appellant, having successfully completed the one-year mandatory internship as stipulated in the CRMI Regulations, 2021, is entitled to provisional registration with the APMC. This decision offers clarity and relief to FMGs seeking to practice medicine in Andhra Pradesh.

Impact on Future FMG Registrations in Andhra Pradesh

This ruling sets a precedent for future cases involving FMGs and streamlines the registration process for those who have diligently fulfilled the internship requirements. The High Court’s decision reinforces the importance of the CRMI Regulations 2021 in ensuring standardized medical training and licensing procedures.