New Leadership in Medical Education
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed Dr. G. Raghunandan, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, as the in-charge Director of Medical Education (DME), signalling a significant leadership change in the state’s medical education sector.
Professional Background
Dr. Raghunandan, hailing from Gutti village in Kurnool district, currently serves as Additional Director of Medical Education at the DME office. He has extensive experience across government teaching hospitals in Kadapa, Nellore, Tirupati, Kurnool, Anantapur, and Vijayawada, holding key administrative and clinical roles.
Role and Responsibilities
In his new capacity, Dr. Raghunandan will oversee medical colleges, streamline healthcare training programs, and ensure quality standards across government medical institutions. His leadership is expected to guide the state’s ongoing reforms and expansion in medical education.
Gratitude and Acknowledgement
Expressing his thanks, Dr. Raghunandan acknowledged Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav for entrusting him with this crucial responsibility, according to Deccan Chronicle.
Context of Appointment
This appointment comes amid broader administrative restructuring in Andhra Pradesh’s medical institutions, aimed at improving efficiency and governance. Earlier, several Additional Directors of Medical Education (ADMEs) were reassigned as principals of Government Medical Colleges and superintendents of teaching hospitals, as part of the state’s initiative to streamline administration under the DME’s supervision.
