The Punjab Health Department has announced a new rotation policy for postgraduate training, introducing significant changes that will affect the schedules and locations for postgraduate trainee doctors, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
Under the new policy, postgraduate trainees (PG trainees) from government hospitals must complete their rotations within the same institute. Additionally, they are required to conduct their rotations at the nearest government hospital. The Department of Specialized Healthcare has explicitly prohibited rotations in hospitals located in different cities.
The policy also bans private hospital postgraduate trainees from rotating in government hospitals. This restriction aims to maintain a clear distinction between private and public healthcare training environments and to ensure that government resources are utilized primarily for public hospital trainees.
Moreover, the policy mandates the cancellation of any existing agreements between public hospitals and private institutions regarding the rotation of postgraduate trainees. This move is intended to centralize and regulate the training process more effectively, preventing overlap and potential misuse of training opportunities and resources.
The health department has emphasized the strict implementation of the central policy for induction into postgraduate training and stated that any deviations or violations will result in disciplinary action.