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Hyderabad's Ruth John Paul becomes India's first transgender PG doctor

Hyderabad's Ruth John Paul becomes India's first transgender PG doctor

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THE BRIEF
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Dr. Koyyala Ruth John Paul cleared all subjects in the MD/MS examination results, becoming India's first transgender doctor to complete a postgraduate medical course.

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She completed her postgraduate degree in Emergency Medicine at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, following a legal battle for admission.

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She aims to use her medical training to serve everyone, particularly transgender individuals facing critical medical emergencies, without discrimination.