Chandigarh, Oct. 10 -- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) are facing a prolonged academic crisis, with regular classes, training, and clinical teaching disrupted for nearly four months due to a protest organised by the hospital's physiotherapists.

Nearly 40 physiotherapists in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation have refused to teach BPT students, demanding the creation of dedicated faculty posts. They have been protesting over their demand since June 10 this year.

Currently, they hold only clinical positions despite PGIMER offering the BPT course since 1995.

Students claim the disruption has severely impacted their academic schedule.

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