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845 FMGs Apply on Day One of New Online Portal
3 Mar
Summary
- Online portal launched for Foreign Medical Graduates' internships.
- 845 students submitted applications on the portal's first day.
- Health Minister Ma. Subramanian inaugurated the FMG portal.

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research has introduced a new online portal to facilitate internship applications for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs).
This digital platform became operational on March 1, 2026, and witnessed a strong initial uptake. Within the first day, approximately 845 FMGs successfully submitted their internship applications through the portal.
The initiative was officially launched by Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on February 21, 2026. The introduction of this portal is expected to streamline and simplify the application process for international medical graduates seeking internship opportunities.




