BMCRI doctor replaces Director of Bowring Medical College; Senior doctors cry foul
according to the sources, the medical education department decided to end his contract abruptly after he requested for 6 weeks leave due to personal reasons from July 1. This decision of the authority has been criticized by some senior Doctors of Bowring Medical College;

Karnataka: The Karnataka medical education department's decision of the replacement of the former dean cum director of Bowring and Lady Curzon medical college has received criticism from the institute's doctors. The doctor condemning the move have cited that an insider should have been appointed rather than a doctor attached to another medical college.
According to a recent media report, the former dean cum director of Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College, Dr KS Manjunath has been replaced as his contract was abruptly ended by the authorities. Dr Manoj Kumar, an Orthopaedic professor from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) will be replacing him and serving as the new dean cum director of the Institution, the medical education department order states.
Mr Manjunath was assigned the position of Dean and director of the college since the beginning of the college in 2017. He was continuing his service as the dean on an extension of the contract for three years after he retired in 2018. He was supposed to retire in November 2021. However, according to the sources, the medical education department decided to end his contract abruptly after he requested for 6 weeks leave due to personal reasons from July 1. This decision of the authority has been criticized by some senior Doctors of Bowring Medical College, reports The Hindu.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.