ThePrint ThePrintAM: How aspiring doctors are left in limbo as admin crisis hits Delhi Medical Council?
Jun 16, 2025
Aspiring doctors are caught in a web of administrative chaos at the Delhi Medical Council, facing frustrating delays in the registration process. Strikes and website issues have left them in limbo, jeopardizing their future careers. The council's leadership crisis, stemming from an unfilled registrar position, adds to the turmoil, leading to stalled operations and unpaid salaries. This mess demonstrates the dire consequences of governmental inaction on the health sector's functioning.
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Medical Graduate's Registration Struggles
- A medical graduate from Bihar experienced repeated delays and confusion trying to register with the Delhi Medical Council (DMC).
- He faced staff strikes, a non-functioning website, and uncertainty about receiving his registration certificate.
DMC Dissolution Causes Chaos
- The DMC is in disarray after the Delhi government dissolved it over irregularities in appointing a registrar.
- This administrative crisis has left hundreds of doctors, especially fresh graduates, in limbo.
Fresh Graduate Faces Long Delays
- Sanep Pasha faced delays during the DMC website outage but managed to get a document verification slot.
- He fears the entire registration process will still take several weeks amid ongoing council issues.