Jaipur: The medical education department has increased the number of seats for senior resident doctors in medical colleges of the state following the resident doctors’ demand.
According to SMS hospital resident doctors, previously, around 3,500 seats were available across different medical departments. However, following a video conference of medical education department officials with the department heads of all medical colleges, 1,727 new seats were added.
A resident doctor, who completed his PG and is now applying for a senior resident post, said, “Senior residentship is a crucial one-year mandatory teaching experience required for eligibility to apply for assistant professor positions. The addition of more seats aims to strengthen medical education and improve patient care services in the state. The counselling process for these positions will commence soon, allowing eligible PG doctors to participate.”
Senior residents play a vital role in medical colleges, contributing to both academic and clinical training. They assist faculty members in teaching medical students, conducting research, and managing patient care in hospitals. Their experience during this tenure enhances their skills, preparing them for advanced roles in academia and healthcare.
The counselling process will provide opportunities for postgraduate doctors to secure positions in their respective specialties. This initiative is expected to benefit both medical professionals and healthcare institutions, ensuring an adequate number of trained doctors in Rajasthan’s medical colleges and hospitals.
