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Transgender doctor becomes senior resident at Hyderabad's ESI Hospital
Dr Koyyala Ruth John Paul, a transgender medical graduate, secured a senior resident contract at the ESI Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dr Koyyala Ruth John Paul, a transgender woman who completed her MBBS and MD in emergency medicine, has been appointed senior resident at the ESI Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, according to Deccan Chronicle.
She told the outlet that the contractual position will pay roughly 1 lakh rupees per month. The role is temporary; she will need to apply for an assistant‑professor post when government vacancies are announced.
Ruth said the journey was difficult, noting that colleagues initially doubted her ability to work alongside them. Within months, she said, they began addressing her respectfully as “Ruth madam.” She highlighted that two members of the transgender community have entered the medical field and that another is seeking opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. Ruth added that she survived on low stipends during training and that her family is now relieved about her earnings.
The article also mentioned that the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences released NEET‑PG 2026 state‑rank data for Telangana, listing 7,676 candidates and noting only two scored above 600 marks.
Key facts
- Dr Koyyala Ruth John Paul became senior resident at ESI Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The senior resident contract pays about 1 lakh rupees per month. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Ruth completed both MBBS and MD degrees as a transgender woman. (deccanchronicle.com)
- KNRUHS released NEET‑PG 2026 rank data for 7,676 Telangana candidates. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Transgender Woman Breaks Barriers, Joins ESI Hospital”
