More than 42,000 aspiring doctors are scheduled to participate in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) this Saturday.
According to information from New Delhi, over 42,000 foreign medical graduates will take the FMGE exam on Saturday. To monitor the conduct of this examination across the country, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has deployed more than 4,500 staff members and organized a central command center for process monitoring.
Among the most talented young doctors vying for top rankings, there is a significant shift in their views on their career path after graduation. General Medicine has taken the first choice spot, significantly surpassing Radiology among the most capable graduates of Indian medical universities.
In the first round of allocation for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026, 51 doctors in the top 100 chose General Medicine, while the number of applicants who chose Radiology dropped to only 28.
This shift is not sudden nor does it signify a complete rejection of radiology. It indicates what the country's most gifted young doctors desire: the opportunity to follow a path of super-specialization, take on broad clinical responsibilities, shield themselves from the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and have the ability to treat patients directly.
Analysis shows a gradual increase in interest in General Medicine. In 2024, the difference was small: 48 top performers chose medicine, and 45 chose radiology. In 2025, the ratio was 46 to 40. However, in 2026, this gap increased substantially, reaching 51 to 28.
Experts monitoring trends in medical education note that this change challenges the old idea that the most sought-after specialties are those with fixed working hours or higher salaries. Dr. Aviral Mathur, an associate consultant at Sar Ganga Ram Hospital and former chairman of FORDA, believes that medicine has transformed from merely an end goal into a 'launchpad' for a career. By obtaining an MD in medicine, doctors can pursue further training in fields such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and critical care, earning a DM qualification, thereby not limiting themselves to a narrow scope.
Despite radiology remaining a prestigious field, students are showing caution due to several new problems. One such factor is the fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Rapidly developing AI tools in medical imaging are making students question how the work of radiologists will change or suffer over the next decade.
Furthermore, there is the issue of expensive infrastructure. Dr. Satendra Singh from the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) points out that equipping and installing equipment for radiology is very costly, and the risk of long-term radiation exposure is also one of the factors.
The limited number of seats should also be noted: there are about 1200 seats for MD in Radiology in India, whereas there are over 4000 for General Medicine. Sometimes students choose medicine over radiology even if they fail to get into their desired college.
Dr. Harjit Singh Bhatti, a geriatric specialist from Sitaram Hospital and former chairman of AIIMS RDA, emphasizes that the growing burden of lifestyle diseases, the increase in the elderly population, and the increasing complexity of healthcare needs have heightened the importance of the physician's role. He argues that 'the sense of a real doctor comes from medicine.' This allows for long-term patient care by combining symptoms, test results, and medical history. The attraction to this field has also been strengthened by the central role of the physician in caring for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The experts' conclusion is clear: modern young doctors are choosing their specialty not only based on ease of life or initial income but are also investing in a broad clinical foundation that will open up numerous career opportunities for them in the future.
The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), located on the Campo Grande campus, announced the opening of a public tender aimed at filling 154 vacancies for administrative technicians in the Education area. The available positions cover both high school and higher education levels and can be held in Campo Grande as well as nine other municipalities in the state.
The selection process is scheduled to have registrations between November 4 and December 4, 2026. The application of tests is planned for January 24, 2027. The document currently available is only a preliminary notice; the definitive version, containing details about remuneration, registration fees, and the exact distribution of vacancies, is expected to be published on Wednesday, the 28th, on the portal concursos.ufms.br.
The vacancies will be distributed between the University City, located in Campo Grande, and the various UFMS campuses located in the following municipalities: Aquidauana, Chapadão do Sul, Corumbá, Coxim, Naviraí, Nova Andradina, Paranaíba, Ponta Porã, and Três Lagoas.
The competition covers various areas of knowledge, including administration, communication, health, education, information technology, engineering, and agricultural sciences. For higher education candidates, positions listed include Administrator, Information Technology Analyst, Archivist, Librarian, Accountant, Nurse, Occupational Nurse, Mechanical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Doctor, Dentist, Pedagogue, Psychologist, Social Worker, as well as communication professionals (in areas such as journalism, cinema, advertising, audiovisual production, radio and TV, and public relations) and public management professionals.
For high school level, opportunities include roles such as Agricultural Technician, Clinical Analysis Technician, Audio and Video Technician, Biotechnology Technician, Building Technician, Nursing Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Physics Technician, Chemistry Technician, Information Technology Technician, Veterinary and Zootechnics Technician, and Educational Processes Technician. It is essential to consult the official publication of the opening notice to verify the complete list of positions and the specific requirements for each role.
Camila Ítavo, Rector of UFMS, stated that the realization of this tender became viable after the regulation of new positions by the Ministry of Education, which occurred on October 21, 2026. According to the rector, the new hires aim to support the university's teaching, research, extension, innovation, and management activities, which currently serve over 45 thousand students.
Gislene Walter, Vice-Rector of Human Resources, also highlighted the importance of the tender for expanding the institution's workforce, encouraging interested parties to begin their preparation for the selection.
The key dates for the tender have been established: October 28, 2026, as the expected date for the release of the full notice; the registration period will run from November 4 to December 4, 2026; and the scheduled date for the exams is January 24, 2027. Details regarding salaries, registration fees, requirements, and the specific number of vacancies per position are still pending confirmation in the final notice.
The Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB) made 340 opportunities available in technical courses aimed at young people and adults enrolled in the Youth and Adult Education (EJA) program this Friday, the 23rd.
The registration period runs from October 22nd to November 19th. Interested individuals must go to the Academic Secretariat of the campus they wish to attend to register.
According to information from IFPB itself, there are over 300 free spots offered, with a start date scheduled for the first semester of 2027. The necessary criteria to participate include having completed or being currently enrolled in Elementary School (equivalent to 9th grade or former 8th grade), not having completed High School, and being at least 18 years old by the enrollment date, in addition to presenting all requested documentation.
Among the options, Administration stands out, offering 40 spots in the evening shift at the Campina Grande Campus, and the Events course, with 40 spots also in the evening at the João Pessoa Campus.
The complete list of other offerings includes: Agroindustry with 30 spots in the afternoon shift at the Sousa Campus; Fishing with 40 spots in the evening shift at the Cabedelo Campus; Bakery with 40 spots in the evening shift at the Cabedelo Campus; Elderly Care with 40 spots in the evening shift at the Mangabeira Campus; Commerce with 40 spots at the Esperança Campus; Lodging with 30 spots at the Cabedelo Centro Campus; and Environment with 40 spots at the Cajazeiras Campus.
Registration will be conducted exclusively in person, directly at the campus corresponding to the candidate's course of interest. To formalize the registration, it is necessary to fill out the specific form and present a series of documents, such as an official photo identification document, CPF, birth or marriage certificate, elementary school completion certificate, and the elementary school academic transcript.
