College Asked to Provide Evidence Amid Claims of Irregularities
Pune: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has ordered Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Pimpri, to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days following allegations of serious violations, including infrastructural deficiencies, financial irregularities, and inadequate medical training.
In a letter issued on March 4, the NMC instructed the college to provide documentary proof addressing the complaints. The directive comes after a doctor raised multiple concerns regarding the institution’s operations, including lack of transparency in stipend payments and unethical practices affecting medical students and patients.
Repeated Complaints and Lack of Transparency
According to NMC officials, a previous complaint about non-payment of stipends and mental harassment led the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) to request a response from the college on January 31, 2025. The college replied on February 20, dismissing the claims and stating that the complainant had retrieved the necessary documents. However, no concrete proof of stipend payments was provided, raising further concerns.
Meanwhile, the NMC received additional grievances from multiple sources detailing further irregularities, prompting stricter scrutiny.
Allegations Against the College
The complainant doctor highlighted multiple issues, including:
✅ Infrastructure Deficiencies:
- No designated parking for resident doctors.
- Lack of playgrounds and open spaces on campus.
- Overcrowding due to multiple institutions (Ayurvedic, Nursing, Homeopathy, and Physiotherapy Colleges) operating within the same premises.
✅ Financial Irregularities:
- Fake file maintenance and fraudulent documentation.
- Tuition and hostel fees charged alongside additional payments for faculty and resident publications.
- Resident doctors forced to pay BHMS doctors for fake patient files.
- Arbitrary stipend deductions and extra charges for electricity.
- Alleged submission of fraudulent documents to UGC and falsification of OT and lecture lists.
- Forced hostel and mess fee collections.
✅ Deficient Training & Patient Care:
- Consultants preferring private OPDs instead of training residents.
- Unqualified BAMS/BHMS physician assistants handling critical care responsibilities, compromising patient safety.
- Ayushman Bharat cards not accepted, depriving eligible patients of benefits.
✅ Concerns in Surgical Training:
- General surgery department has 24 MS seats with operations conducted in three operation theatres (OT 14, 15, and 2), accommodating 72 resident doctors.
- Plans to increase intake to 30 seats, risking further strain on resources and training quality.
- District Residency Programme poorly implemented, forcing residents to travel at their own expense between Aundh Civil Hospital and Baramati.
College’s Response to Allegations
In an official statement, Dr DY Patil Medical College defended its practices, stating:
“Our institution is committed to excellence in medical education, infrastructure, and patient care. We adhere to all regulatory standards and have met the highest benchmarks during inspections. The NMC follows a procedural approach in seeking clarifications, and no deficiencies were found in multiple inspections. We continue to uphold regulatory compliance, transparency, and integrity.”
The NMC is now awaiting the college’s official response with supporting evidence before deciding on further action.
