PGI Chandigarh to expand Neurology Department with creation of 14 new resident doctor posts
Chandigarh: The proposal to create 14 new senior resident posts at the neurology department of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh has been approved. The aim is to manage the increasing patient load and introduce new services at the institute.
This initiative was proposed by PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal during the 129th Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting on March 12 and has received the committee's approval. The addition of these 14 senior residents will involve an annual financial implication of approximately ₹1.79 crore.
Confirming the approval of the new posts, Dr Vivek Lal, PGIMER's director, and the head of the neurology department said, “The sanction and approval have been granted.” Following this, the institute is set to soon start its neurology department with 14 new senior resident doctors.
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Apart from the proposal of creating new resident doctor's posts, a proposal to upgrade the existing neurology department and shift it to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre (ANC) was also made.
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