DMER Maharashtra proposes to waive INR 20 lakh penalty of resident doctors; Check details
Amid growing concerns over the mental health of the resident doctors due to stress, DMER Maharashtra has proposed to waive the INR 20 lakh seat leaving penalty for candidates with mental health concerns.
Maharashtra DMER has submitted a proposal to the state government to waive INR 20 lakh penalty imposed on resident doctors who decide to leave their seats due to mental health concerns.
The decision came after 85 postgraduate medical students discontinued their studies in the past five years in the state, with 11 recorded suicides among postgraduate medical students during the same period.
In a letter addressed to the commissioner of the medical education department, Dr Abhijit Helge, president of central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) said, “Many students, overwhelmed by stress, desire to quit but are deterred by the hefty penalty. For those hailing from rural areas, where parents work as farmers, the financial burden is a significant challenge,” as reported by Hindustan Times.
He emphasised the need for mental health-friendly policies in medical education, pointing out the stress and work overload contributing to burnout among medical students.
MARD had raised issues related to mental health concerns among resident doctors in the state and requested mental health-friendly policies in medical education.
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"However, all the candidates are informed that the T.C.A.S. Only notices sent via mail shall be deemed official. Do not trust messages received through any other medium," said DMER.
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