Dr. Samba Siva Raju

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@MoHFW_INDIA , the professional codes for Medical MSc & PhD holders. Requested to recognize the professional groups and register .
@NMMTA_Assn one step at a time for professional recognition of Medical MSc & Medical PhD professionals.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

To
Hon’ble Health Minister Sri Satya Kumar Yadav ji, Government of Andhra Pradesh @satyakumar_y

Sir, we respectfully seek an early clarification regarding recent media reports on the recruitment of Medical https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM./Ph.D. candidates to non-clinical faculty positions in Government Medical Colleges. We are concerned that some reports following the recent meeting with APJUDA may have inadvertently misrepresented the position, creating confusion and anxiety among qualified candidates.

The NMC Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 permit Medical https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM./Ph.D. degree holders to serve as faculty in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Microbiology. The Central Government has also restored their eligibility for up to 30% of faculty positions in these five disciplines. Many candidates are highly trained graduates of institutions including NTRUHS, MAHE, AIIMS and JIPMER, and have contributed to medical education and healthcare, including during COVID-19.

We humbly request the Hon’ble Minister to kindly clarify the Government’s position and ensure that recruitment decisions remain consistent with the prevailing NMC regulations, thereby protecting the legitimate career prospects of hundreds of qualified Medical https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM./Ph.D. candidates in Andhra Pradesh.

#MedicalEducation #AndhraPradesh #NMC #MSc #PhD #MedicalFaculty

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Another Date. Till July again you wait.
@MoHFW_INDIA if you could take a bold decision on time ,things would have been easy for all.
#SaveMedicalMSc
@NMMTA_Assn

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress & @AnupriyaSPatel
Medical MSc /PhD qualified teachers are part of Medical education for more than 50 years. TEQ1998, made it legitimate in the MCI regime. NMC TEQ 2022 reduced the optional percentage & zeroed to Micro & Pharma depts.

[Anand Swaroop @anand2926]

MSc मेडिकल योग्यता, जो IMC Act 1956 के तहत मान्यता प्राप्त है, अब NMC द्वारा भी मान्यता प्राप्त योग्यता है। इसके बावजूद, NMC द्वारा इस योग्यता को अनुचित रूप से गलत ठहराकर शोषण किया गया है, जो की अन्यायपूर्ण है।
@JPNadda
@MoHFW_INDIA

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Their hatred for non-doctors is extreme! They cannot tolerate or accept a non-doctor on the same pedestal, with equal footing, the same position, and the same salary. How can they accept a non-doctor as their boss or head? Their superiority complex has completely taken over; they believe that only they are capable and worthy.

This hatred is nothing less than 'racism' or 'casteism', which is why we call it 'academic apartheid'. In many places, they refuse to address Ph.D. holders as ‘Doctor’ while calling out their names. Some avoid using ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’ when addressing non-MBBS colleagues. Some even refuse to sit with them. They may pretend to be polite on the surface, but behind the scenes, they speak ill of us, conspire against us, and manipulate innocent MBBS students into joining their political movement against us.

We consider and treat them as colleagues with respect, but they treat us with contempt; see us as despicable low-life beings, like bugs, and despise our very existence. Why? Is it just competition for jobs and roles? Their pride in themselves has morphed into prejudice against us.

If this is not pure, unadulterated, raw hate, then what else is it?

This dirty politics of 'pride and prejudice' will never end, at least not as long as their parent body—the NMC—remains vulnerable to lobbying by non-clinical doctors and their associations.

Their so-called concern for the quality of education and healthcare is nothing but a sham—a diversionary tactic aimed at hitting us where it hurts the most.

India has the world's largest number of medical colleges, yet not a single one ranks in the global top 100. A parliamentary committee has already found that the quality of doctors being produced is alarmingly poor. Almost 80% of medical colleges fail to meet even the minimum requirements, yet they continue to operate without consequence.

They remain silent on faculty shortages, unethical faculty transfers before inspections, ghost faculty, ghost patients, lack of basic infrastructure, corruption in exams, and poor teaching standards—all of which are real threats to medical education. Instead, they focus on just one thing: us and our existence.

They want all the facilities and privileges for themselves, but the moment the same are extended to us, they cry foul and call it illegal. Somehow, they see themselves as a privileged class, entitled to everything while denying us the same rights. This isn’t just selfishness—isn’t this pure hypocrisy?

This is why the government's role becomes even more crucial—to step in, assess the ground reality objectively, and act impartially while ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders.

#medicaleducation #nmmta #savemedicalmsc

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @proframgopalya1 @NITIAayog

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

🛑 Zero Discrimination Day | March 1st, 2025 🛑

Discrimination has no place in any profession, yet medical https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 qualified teachers in India continue to face systematic bias-from policy discrimination by the @NMC_BHARAT to exclusion and prejudice at the workplace.

🔴 Denied equal recognition despite being listed in Schedule I of the IMC Act.
🔴 Restricted career growth - barred from key academic roles like examinership, PG guides, HOD positions, and faculty development programs.
🔴 Unfair qualification norms - double standards in faculty eligibility and the arbitrary imposition of Ph.D. requirements.
🔴 Workplace bias - constant undermining by medical colleagues due to institutionalized prejudices.

💬 On #ZeroDiscriminationDay, we call for an end to this ‘academic apartheid.’ Medical education must be inclusive, fair, and free from personal or professional biases.
👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Teachers shape the future of medicine. Treat all educators with dignity and equality!
✊ Join us in demanding justice, recognition, and equal opportunities for medical https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 teachers!
#ZeroDiscriminationDay #EndAcademicApartheid #EqualityForMedicalMSCTeachers #NMMTA #EqualOpportunities

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @proframgopalya1

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Recently quite a buzz is seen on X . Replies will be posted accordingly. But at present we must concentrate on the court proceedings & planning our next moves. Till then u may not find posts from me. Thanks @NMMTA_Assn members for standing with me and their good wishes.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The National MSc Medical Teachers' Association (NMMTA) is deeply concerned about the National Medical Commission's (NMC) structure and policies. We believe that the NMC is showing bias towards doctors, marginalizing non-MBBS educators and overlooking their vital contributions to medical education.

We highlight several critical issues, including discriminatory policies, inconsistent decision-making, lack of transparency, and the failure to enforce minimum standards in medical colleges. We also point out the unscientific faculty criteria, which are leading to serious workforce shortages.

We call for a complete overhaul of the NMC to ensure fair representation, transparency in policymaking, and equal opportunities for all qualified medical educators. Every qualified teacher deserves a fair chance to contribute to the growth and quality of medical education in India.

https://t.co/v7I90bwb8m

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @shivpalsinghyad @medicaldialogs

#SaveMedicalMSc #NMMTA #MScPhDFaculty #MedicalTeachers #NMC #TransitionPeriod #MedicalEducationReform #MedicalMSc

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Another explosive article by @DainikBhaskar , exposing the harsh realities of Indian Medical Education. Where is that pre & para clinical doctor association? @MoHFW_INDIA those who gave you wrong information & conspired with @NMC_BHARAT must not be spared.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The Crisis in India's Medical Education: Faculty Shortages and Systemic Issues

Has #medicaleducation in India become a scam? The rapid expansion of medical colleges by an overtly ambitious government has led to concerns about faculty shortages. While infrastructure can be purchased, quality faculty cannot.

Faculty shortages remain a significant challenge. The prevalence of fraudulent practices, such as ghost faculty who appear only during inspections, is a major issue. In government-owned medical colleges, faculty members are often shuffled between institutions just to meet NMC inspection requirements, leading to compromised educational quality.

Many newly established medical colleges, especially those in remote, rural, and hilly regions, struggle with inadequate faculty strength. Approximately 80% of India's medical colleges fail to meet NMC's minimum requirements (https://t.co/i9x3ckif2G). These deficiencies significantly impair the quality of medical education, yet they remain largely ignored.

Instead of addressing these systemic issues, the association of non-clinical doctors has disproportionately focused on eliminating efficient educators with medical MSc/PhD qualifications. As the report highlights, many medical colleges in Rajasthan face severe faculty shortages, yet a questionable association has pressured the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) into enforcing exclusionary policies that prevent the hiring of qualified medical MSc/PhD teachers.

These misplaced priorities have exacerbated the artificial shortage of educators, driven by outdated notions of professional hierarchy and prejudice. The Rajasthan government must recognize these flaws and take corrective measures.

@PMOIndia and @MoHFW_INDIA must intervene to implement rational policies, free from sentiment-driven biases, ensuring that India's medical education system prioritizes quality over entrenched discrimination. @NMC_BHARAT must reassess its stance to support a more inclusive and effective faculty recruitment process.

#nmmta #nmc

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

As the NMC transitioned from the MCI, it initially adopted the old TEQ. However, to our dismay, it later succumbed to intense lobbying by the non-clinical doctors' community to exclude us. The MSR 2020 first reduced our representation (to 15%) and completely removed us from Microbiology & Pharmacology—a move that was promptly challenged in court. Then came TEQ 2022, followed by the repeal of MSR 2020 and its replacement with MSR 2022—again, the same issue persisted, adding to the ongoing legal battle. Now, we have TEQ 2024 (draft).

Every time one document is taken to court, the NMC releases a new one, making it impossible for the judiciary—already slow and overburdened—to keep up. Are we destined to fight every new iteration of guidelines issued by the NMC?

This raises a fundamental question: Which document actually determines teacher eligibility—MSR or TEQ? There should not be two separate documents outlining guidelines for the eligibility of teachers with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu qualifications.

@NMC_BHARAT The Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) should not contain any provisions related to teacher eligibility—this should be exclusively addressed in the Teacher Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) document.

Frankly, we are all exhausted by this endless uncertainty, anxiety, hostility, attacks, and humiliation. If the @MoHFW_INDIA ministry truly intends to resolve this, it has the authority to step in and settle the dispute once and for all.

When will this struggle end? Right now, all we have is hope. @JPNadda

#medicaleducation #nmc #nmmta

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Just wish to inform you ..........
@MoHFW_INDIA #PEOPLE .
Fact is
Medical MSc PhD people are produce of reputed Medical Colleges & integral part of Medical Education.
Pre para doctor community stop crying foul.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

📢 *The Overlooked Pillars of Medical Education* 📢

A must-read on the systematic bias against https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu medical educators in India. Are artificial hierarchies hurting education quality? This article calls for merit-based hiring over outdated prejudices.

Read here: https://t.co/uE5WvHrhi3

@MoHFW_INDIA @NMC_BHARAT @JPNadda

#MedicalEducation #Equality #Healthcare #nmmta #NMC

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Just as is the practice worldwide, medical education in India has long been supported by two categories of teachers in basic and non-clinical subjects: those with MBBS/MD and those with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu. This system has been in place since the 1970s. For the uninitiated, MD and medical https://t.co/Uvfzb3I6se courses are similar in structure, conducted in medical colleges following the same curriculum, syllabus, infrastructure, faculty, and teaching methodologies. Both qualifications equip individuals to take up teaching roles in medical education.

It is an undeniable fact that, barring a few exceptions, most MBBS graduates aspire to pursue postgraduate studies in clinical subjects. However, many are compelled to opt for non-clinical disciplines out of desperation and frustration due to the limited availability of clinical seats. Each year, 50–90% of MD seats in non-clinical subjects remain vacant despite measures such as reducing the eligibility percentile to zero, waiving tuition fees, and offering incentives.

With the rapid establishment of new medical colleges, there is an acute shortage of faculty, particularly in remote, rural, and hilly regions. This is where candidates with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu qualifications play a crucial role in bridging the gap. Many medical colleges function with only one or two faculty members in non-clinical subjects, inevitably leading to a decline in the quality of education. Opposing their inclusion in medical education out of misplaced "pride and prejudice" is both unreasonable and detrimental.

It must be emphasized that merely holding a particular academic qualification does not guarantee the ability to provide quality education. Teaching is an art and a skill that depends on the individual's capability, not just their degree. There are excellent and subpar teachers in both categories, making any attempt at self-certification inherently flawed.

The Union Ministry recognizes these realities and has, therefore, taken a clear stance that medical education must continue to include teachers with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu qualifications in non-clinical subjects. At its core, this debate is about competition for jobs and 'pride & prejudice', where a section of the medical community seeks to exclude non-doctor educators—even in the face of an undeniable faculty crisis.

Given that medical teachers far outnumber their medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu counterparts, their collective opposition is naturally louder. However, sheer numerical strength does not equate to a justifiable argument. The overwhelming number of representations against us should not be misconstrued as a reflection of popular consensus—it is ethically, mathematically and statistically misleading.

It is time to prioritize the needs of medical education and students over exclusionary policies. Addressing faculty shortages pragmatically, rather than yielding to unfounded biases, is the only way forward.

@PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @NMC_BHARAT

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Racism, casteism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination are various manifestations of misanthropy, where individuals harbor, express, and practice hatred and prejudice against others. Such prejudices exist in every society across the world.

One such form of misanthropy in India's medical education system is the discrimination and bias against teachers with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu. qualifications. This prejudice can manifest in varying degrees-subtly or overtly, practiced individually or collectively, expressed as private opinions or official policies, and promoted by individuals or institutions.

The competition for jobs, a superiority complex, and an inherent disdain for those outside one's own group are the primary factors driving this practice, which we term as 'academic apartheid.' Those who perpetuate it take pride in their actions, feel justified, and remain indifferent to the harm inflicted on their intended victims.

Regardless of the underlying logic, philosophies, or pretenses, we are convinced that "pride and prejudice" are the primary forces driving it.

NMMTA has released an informative and educational video explaining this issue in detail on its YouTube channel: https://t.co/XXZpg0g6EI

#nmmta #medicaleducation #academicapartheid #discrimination

@MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @PMOIndia

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Every Medical MSc/PhD teacher must tag their parent institute and ask them to take responsibility and stand in solidarity.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA's Press Release
#press #pressrelease #nmmta #medicaleducation

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Unmasking the Truth: The PR Spin Against https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 Teachers in Medical Education

One of the oldest PR tactics is to distort facts, present a one-sided narrative, or suppress the truth. Unfortunately, this is exactly what’s happening today. Many journalists fail to fact-check before publishing, blindly pushing the story handed to them.

🚨 Here are the facts everyone must know, especially those unaware:

📌 Two Categories of Teachers in Non-Clinical Medical Education:
There are MBBS/MD and https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 teachers. Both teach Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology.

📌 https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM & MD Courses are Nearly Identical:
Both are taught in the same medical colleges, using the same syllabus, curriculum, resources, and faculty.

📌 Decades-Old, Globally Accepted Practice:
M.Sc-qualified teachers have been part of medical education since the 1970s, not just in India but worldwide-up to 90% of non-clinical faculty in US medical colleges hold https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 qualifications.

📌 MBBS Graduates Prefer Clinical Specialties:
Most MBBS graduates opt for clinical PG seats, leaving 50-90% of non-clinical PG seats vacant every year-even after reducing cutoffs to zero percentile, waiving tuition fees, and offering hefty stipends.

📌 https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 Teachers Fill the Shortage Gap:
With persistent shortages of MD-qualified teachers in non-clinical subjects, https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 teachers have always stepped in to ensure medical education continues.

📌 The Real Reason for the Attacks? Competition & Superiority Complex:
Some in the non-clinical doctor community fear competition and have lobbied aggressively to discredit https://t.co/9wPITOM9p2 teachers—despite both being qualified for teaching roles.

📌 The Ultimate PR Hitjob:
The best way to eliminate a competitor is to discredit them—spread lies, call them unqualified, and push a fake narrative. But these tactics won’t fool the Union Government, which understands the reality.

💡 Our hope lies with the government @MoHFW_INDIA, which must ensure minority stakeholders are protected from systemic exclusion. @JPNadda

#MedicalEducation #MScPhDTeachers #TruthMatters #StopDiscrimination #NMCReforms #NMMTA

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Why doesn't NMC use Iris scan or 3D face scan for AEBAS ? they know the actual status of faculty will come out like a djinn.
Do you consider a ghost faculty promoted as professor by sitting at home WORTHY?
#FactsOnly
No doctors association will raise a voice.
#personalbenefit