Dr. Pendru Raghunath

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA has never paused, never stopped.

We remain hopeful that the need to struggle for opportunity with dignity will soon be behind us. While some challenges persist, we trust they will be resolved in due course.

We are not here to take anyone’s job. We have been an integral part of medical education for decades-supportive, committed, and collaborative. It’s time to stop undermining our contributions.

Since its inception in 2013, the association has been actively working for its members. NMMTA will continue to grow, advocate for the rights and recognition of teachers with medical MSc./Ph.D. qualifications, and uphold the values of sincerity and excellence in medical education.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

I sincerely thank Shri J P Nadda ji @JPNadda & @MoHFW_INDIA , @NITIAayog ,@PMOIndia . For listening to our pleas and delivering the promise. It means a lot to us. Thank you for giving us position we deserve.
@NMMTA_Assn

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress @RahulGandhi @JPNadda ji & @AnupriyaSPatel
5 years since we have been suffering. You gave us hearing. You cant control NMC despite having an act of power. U r waiting for the court's reply to take action. But if you could act ur power in the first place, there was no need of going to court.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress & @RahulGandhi both are requested to meet us to know about the other half story . It's more than 5000 people with masters and PhD whose professional life is at stake.
Interestingly created by Congress govt. to support medical education, when there was none.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress ,@RahulGandhi , @AnupriyaSPatel ,@JPNadda
All should be aware of the fact that globally MSc/PhD teachers teach basic sciences in medical colleges. mumbo jumbo of CBME curriculum isnt sufficient arguments for non inclusion of Medical MSc/PhD teachers.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress due to change in policy hundreds of Medical MSc/PhD qualified are stuck without progression many have lost jobs in mid career. The country has used these brains like a tissue paper during the need for more than a half century & u are asking the rationale..

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@RenukaCCongress you wanted to know the rationale! in a simple word remove science from Medical Science and see what is left . A glorified adjective only. 1969 under congress rule only these qualified individuals were brought to the system. You should have studied the matter.

[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.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

According to media reports, 80% of India's medical colleges fail to meet the minimum requirements set by the @NMC_BHARAT, yet continue to operate.

One of the key issues is a shortage of faculty, which significantly hampers the quality of #medicaleducation.

This problem is prevalent in many states, especially in #Rajasthan.

Alarmingly, a notorious organization is exacerbating the situation by pressuring the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) to either maintain or worsen the faculty shortage.

This is an example of how the politics of 'pride and prestige' is damaging the state of our medical education.

@MeRajGovt @GajendraKhimsar must eliminate the influence of such detrimental individuals and organizations within the state's DME to ensure vacant faculty positions are promptly filled.

Rather than unnecessarily targeting teachers with medical https://t.co/9wPITOLBzu. qualifications, this association should focus on addressing the real shortcomings that plague medical education.

"Your pride in yourself and prejudice towards others won’t make you great; it’s leading you nowhere. Instead, focus on productive efforts to tackle the many issues that need improvement."

[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

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@BShajan & @the_hindu
A half cooked article with a biased view & no research. Medical MSc/PhD teachers are teaching in Medical colleges from 1970s. It's NOT a two year old provision. Converting a press release into an article? Is it the standard of journalism? NOT EXPECTED

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

I seriously doubt the vision of @NMC_BHARAT & @MoHFW_INDIA .
Any MD/MS can teach in various departments. Practitioners can be called for teaching without any teaching experience.
Still they can't say we have no sufficient teachers to open colleges. To fill,call unworthy
#media

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

What's the reason behind bringing new regulations by @NMC_BHARAT? They are unable to handle the medical education of India.They know @NMMTA_Assn is right, There is a huge faculty crunch.@MoHFW_INDIA it is better NOT to have unworthy doctors in lieu of qualified medical MSc/PhDs.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Myth: Medical MSc/ PhD faculties are less clinically oriented.
Fact: non clinical MDs dont offer the possibility of clinical practice. ( NMC official)
Now why the onus is on 15% of MSc/PhD teachers when 85% of faculties are MD.
It implies they are unworthy.
#Media,@MoHFW_INDIA

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Myth: Medical MSc/PhD faculties are unqualified.
Fact: Medical MSc teachers do their PG from medical College under faculty of medicine, then undertakes PhD from faculty of medicine. The Medical MSc MSc syllabus is similar to MD in the respective subjects.
#propagandalive,#Media

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Dear Honorable Minister,

In our pursuit to meet the WHO-prescribed doctor-to-population ratio, our nation has commendably increased the number of medical colleges. However, amidst this progress lies a critical challenge: the severe shortage of faculty, particularly in newly established medical institutions.

The government has admirably provided support in terms of land and infrastructure, yet the shortage of qualified educators persists. This issue is exacerbated by the reluctance of MBBS graduates to pursue non-clinical specialties, further limiting the pool of potential teachers.

Internationally, utilizing individuals with medical MSc or Ph.D. qualifications in teaching roles is a recognized practice. Regrettably, decisions from the National Medical Commission seem to disregard this proven approach. Personal biases and prejudices of a few individuals are influencing policies that profoundly impact medical education.

It is imperative that such flawed decisions are swiftly rectified. The Ministry of Health, as the guardian of medical education, must assert its authority to ensure policies are fair and inclusive of all stakeholders' interests. This includes reconsidering the roles of qualified individuals with diverse medical backgrounds in teaching positions.

We appeal for decisive action to revoke misguided policies, remove biased individuals from decision-making positions, and steer medical education back on track. The future of our healthcare system depends on nurturing a competent and adequately staffed cadre of medical professionals.

We earnestly hope that the government will step up to address these pressing issues and initiate necessary reforms without delay.

NMMTA
@MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @PMOIndia @narendramodi

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

How is this discrimination any different from the racial discrimination imposed by the colonial British?

The NMC is blatantly pursing a discriminatory policy of 'academic apartheid ' against a minority section of teachers with MSc/PhD qualifications.

NMMTA strongly condemns such lowly attitude of a few people who are blinded by pride and prejudice and calls upon the government to monitor and stem such unhealthy practices in medical education.

@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @OfficeOf_MM

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

Our writ petition in Delhi High Court has been stagnant since 2020. It's been listed over 32 times with numerous bench changes. How much longer before we get justice?

Other High Courts dispose cases much quicker. What's the holdup in Delhi HC?
#JusticeDelayedIsJusticeDenied

This delay mocks the judicial process. We, ordinary citizens, seek answers from @PMOIndia & @LawMinIndia.

When will India's judiciary see reforms? The government must address the suffering due to faulty judicial process.

Also, requesting @rashtrapatibhvn to take up the much required judicial reforms with the government.

[Ramanath K @Ram_Karicheri]

@DrPendru @K_Aarti77 Whatever may be the intention behind the news the reporter has published a baseless report. MSc and PhD faculties have been an integral part of the system for 50 years.Things cannot be seen in a wrong sense.

[Abdul Jabbar @ABDULJABBA73471]

@DrPendru @K_Aarti77 When various High Courts have acknowledged that PhD holders can serve as examiners, and NMC itself has concurred that such PhDs who were previously recognized as examiners will continue in their roles, how is it that journalists still disseminate these incomplete narratives?