AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh faculty get support from Doctors' associations for Rotatory Headship

Globally, this model of democratic academic leadership is a standard practice in universities of international repute, including Oxford and Harvard, it stated.

"We believe that timely action on this matter will not only uphold the principles of academic equity and transparency but also reinforce India's commitment to global best practices in institutional governance," the letter by IMA on Tuesday said.

The DMA, in its letter to Nadda, said that despite nearly a year of having passed, the policy remains unimplemented.

"This prolonged delay has demoralized dedicated faculty, caused institutional stagnation, and undermined the principles of fairness and accountability in academic leadership," it said.

The DMA sought the enforcement of the MoHFW directive from July 2023 at the earliest.

"Institutionalize Rotatory Headship as a national policy for all centrally funded and NMC-recognized medical Institution in India," it said.

Both the Faculty Association of AIIMS, Delhi, and the Faculty Association of PGIMER, Chandigarh, have been demanding immediate implementation of Rotatory Headship, a democratic and transparent leadership system long overdue at these premier institutions.

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