Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Encourages New Doctors to Serve the Public
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Synopsis
On February 26, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urged newly-appointed doctors to prioritize public welfare while ensuring their own well-being. He highlighted the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and emphasized the vital role of doctors in serving the community.
Key Takeaways
- CM Stalin emphasizes the importance of public service in healthcare.
- The government ensures welfare for newly-appointed doctors.
- Healthcare infrastructure improvements are underway.
- Eligibility criteria for assistant surgeon recruitment clarified.
- Legal challenges may affect recruitment outcomes.
Chennai, Feb 26 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, urged newly-appointed doctors to prioritize the welfare of the community, assuring them that his government is committed to their well-being. During a ceremony where he handed out appointment letters to 2,642 newly-selected medical officers, CM Stalin discussed the initiatives taken by the DMK government to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.
He underscored the significance of doctors in utilizing this infrastructure to benefit the public. “Your role is not merely a job; it is a mission that saves lives. It is a profound service to society,” the Chief Minister remarked, addressing the new recruits.
He also assured them of the government’s backing, emphasizing that the Dravidian model of governance would emphasize their welfare.
The event was attended by Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, Chennai South MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, and various senior officials.
In a related note, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian clarified that doctors registering with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) after July 15, 2024, would not be eligible for recruitment as assistant surgeons.
The recruitment process overseen by the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) encountered controversies, with over 400 junior doctors having their applications rejected for not meeting eligibility criteria.
The Madras High Court has indicated that the rejection of these applications will depend on the outcome of a legal challenge against the decision.
Petitioners contended that delays in issuing certificates by the Tamil Nadu Medical Council hindered their timely submission of required documents.
Many applicants used provisional registration certificates instead of the original ones and were subsequently disqualified.
Health Minister Subramanian assured that those rejected would have a chance to reapply when the MRB calls for new applications.
Initially, the MRB required doctors to register with TNMC by July 15, 2024, to be eligible. However, the Board's inadequate vetting led to around 400 ineligible candidates participating in an online exam on January 5.
These candidates faced disqualification during the certification verification stage.
Dr. D. Dharani, one of the affected candidates, criticized the government’s inefficiency, asserting that delays in issuing course completion certificates by TN Dr. MGR Medical University and subsequent hold-ups by colleges caused postponements in TNMC registrations.
“The government’s inefficiency has affected about 400 doctors from the 2018 batch, including nearly 150 candidates who ranked in the top 1,000 in the examination,” he stated.
