JSS college principal barred
The Medical Council of India (MCI) has approved the decision of its Ethics Committee to permanently debar principal of JSS Medical College, Mysuru, H. Basavanagowdappa, from taking up the posts of principal/dean, administrative, medical superintendent and/or any other teaching post in any medical college. MORE HERE
Dental colleges face threat of disaffiliation
The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has warned PDMC, Amravati, of de-affiliation if the college does not pay Rs 11 lakh fine imposed on it for admitting PG students for the year 2014-15 without seeking affiliation to the departments concerned.
The colleges fined included – MIMER, Talegaon Dhabade in Pune (Rs 5 lakh), VYMS Dental College Amravati (Rs 4lakh), YMT Medical College in Khargar (Rs10 lakh), Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital Sangli (Rs 2 lakh), and SMBT Dental College in Ahmednagar (Rs 2 lakh). TOINEWS
MCI debars 7 ghost teachers – DCI listening ?
MCI) has debarred 7 ghost doctors.3 of the punished doctors hail from telangana and 4 from Andhra Pradesh. The doctors had their names as teaching/hospital faculty at a private medical institute in Puducherry. But, it was identified that they were ghost doctors since 5 years only to gain monetary benefits. MORE HERE
Students demand 50% MDS seats based on merit-games colleges PLAY
A group of aspirants for postgraduate dental colleges in the State have submitted a petition to the Health Secretary, demanding that 50 per cent of the seats in private colleges be allotted to students on the basis of merit.
A student said the Supreme Court has directed that 50 per cent of the seats have to be surrendered to government’s merit quota, but only very few seats are given to students who appear for the Tamil Nadu Post Graduate examination. “Even in the seat matrix released on Thursday, there are only a few seats for students on merit,” the student said, adding that the colleges gave very little time to the students to appeal, with the counselling on Friday. NEWSLINK
Rising Malpractice cases in India
Studies have shown that compared to USA, India has almost double the number of cases of medical malpractice.
Over 200,000 people lose their lives in USA due to medical errors and almost 20,000 malpractice suits are filed. Statistics for India are not very accurate, but extrapolated figures indicate 400,000 deaths due to medical negligence.
Certain cases have clearly shown that the Indian legal system has woken up and while vary of hasty action against the medical profession has awarded exemplary damages ranging from Rs 70 lakh for a wrong amputation and Rs 11.5 crore...FULL STORY
Dental treatments in India 65-90% cheaper than developed world
Dental treatments done in India are by far 65 to 90 per cent cheaper than the developed world. The favourable cost-benefit ratio in treatment has led international patients from US, Europe, Middle East and South East Asian region to flock to India to maximise not just the affordability but the quality and expertise for both simple and complex procedures.
The country is recognised for its qualified pool of dentists, orthodontists, dental surgeons besides its technology adoption and implementation which is on par with international destinations...MORE HERE
Toll FREE Dental HELPLINE
Pepsodent has announced the launch of its “Call the Expert” campaign, whereby callers have access to expert dental care solutions by simply dialling 1800-102-2221. Experts will be available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week to advise and provide primary guidance on people’s dental concerns. TOI NEWS
More appts of Dentists for state
Health minister said in order to improve health services in the state, the government would appoint 6,072 doctors, including 2,666 specialized, 2838 general doctors besides dental surgeons. That apart, the government plans to regularize the contract doctors through BPSC. NEWSLINK
3-D dental imaging congress
In collaboration with health care product supplier Henry Schein, dental radiography specialist i-CAT, a brand of KaVo Kerr Group, will be holding the ninth International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging on April 17 and 18 in Dallas, USA. Under the theme “GO 3D. Your Story Starts Here,” the event will offer profound insights into 3-D applications in general and specialized dentistry with a focus on airway elevation. Number of distinguished industry experts will share their perspectives and experiences on current 3-D imaging technologies. MEETINGS LINK
Menace of “ghost teachers”
The Medical Council of India (MCI) has sought the help of health universities and the State Medical Council, a statutory body, to put an end to the menace of “ghost teachers” in medical colleges. NEWSLINK
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