• 16 Apr, 2026
190 PG Doctors Resigned from AIIMS Delhi in 3 Years: The Hidden Crisis of Toxicity and Burnout in India’s Top Medical Institute

190 PG Doctors Resigned from AIIMS Delhi in 3 Years: The Hidden Crisis of Toxicity and Burnout in India’s Top Medical Institute

In the world of Indian medicine, AIIMS Delhi stands as the undisputed gold standard the institute every aspiring doctor dreams of joining. Yet a recent RTI reply has pulled back the curtain on a troubling reality: 190 postgraduate (PG) resident doctors from MD/MS programs resigned from AIIMS Delhi over the past three years. Another 35 super-specialty (DM/MCh) students also stepped away.

Expanding Medical Seats, Shrinking Options? The Growing UG–PG Gap in India’s Medical Education

India is rapidly expanding medical education with thousands of new MBBS and PG seats, yet a growing UG-PG imbalance creates intense competition for specialization. This article explores the widening gap, pressure on young doctors, super-specialization trends, quality concerns, and needed reforms for sustainable healthcare workforce development.

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