New Delhi, March 22: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that the integration of the capital’s major medical institutions will not only enhance healthcare services but also significantly benefit medical education. This initiative aims to increase the number of MBBS and postgraduate seats substantially.
The Delhi government plans to develop an autonomous institution by integrating Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (GTB), Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI), and Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital (RGSSH) based on the AIIMS model. Additionally, efforts are underway to transform the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) into the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-2 (NIMHANS-2).
The Chief Minister highlighted that a primary goal of this project is to significantly increase postgraduate (PG) seats to provide specialized training to more doctors, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services. The integration will consolidate similar subjects and departments currently operating in separate institutions, including Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi Cancer Institute, and GTB Hospital.
Currently, many departments operate independently across different institutions, leading to underutilization of available resources and manpower. Post-integration, faculty members (Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors) will be consolidated, allowing for an increase in PG seats based on their capacity. According to medical regulations, an Associate Professor can support two PG seats, while a Professor can support three, meaning faculty integration will naturally lead to an increase in available seats.
The department anticipates significant growth in subjects such as Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesia. For instance, the number of seats in Radiology, which was previously limited or nonexistent, could rise to approximately 22 after integration. Similarly, Pathology seats may increase to around 26, and Anesthesia seats could reach about 48. This growth will be possible not only through departmental integration but also by filling vacant positions, as many hospitals currently have unfilled faculty roles.
Moreover, there are specialized departments where PG seats are currently unavailable, such as certain departments at the Delhi Cancer Institute and Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. Following integration, new doctors will be appointed to initiate PG courses in these departments. Approximately 26 new PG seats could be added in Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Research, and ICU at the Delhi Cancer Institute, while about 14 new seats may be introduced in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital.
CM Rekha Gupta stated that the increase in the number of beds, patients, and faculty will also strengthen the prospects for increasing MBBS seats in the future. Plans will be developed for hostels, modern laboratories, lecture theaters, and other educational facilities to provide students with a better learning environment.
The Chief Minister emphasized that this initiative aims not only to improve healthcare services but also to expand medical education and promote research. This effort will be crucial in establishing Delhi as a national leader in medical education, research, and healthcare services.
She reiterated that the Delhi government’s goal is to strengthen healthcare services in the capital while elevating medical education to new heights. The integration of institutions will enable better utilization of resources, faculty, and modern medical equipment, providing students with high-quality training and enhanced research opportunities.
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