Why were 32 doctors in Telangana issued show-cause notices?

These 32 doctors were issued notices for being absent from their government medical college duties for over a year while simultaneously working at other institutions.

What are the consequences for doctors absent over a year in Telangana?

Prolonged unauthorised absence is considered a deemed resignation, potentially leading to termination of services from the date of absence.

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Ghost Doctors: 32 Telangana Faculty Face Boot For Year-Long Absence

Q: Which Telangana medical colleges have absent faculty?

Affected colleges include RIMS Adilabad, GMC Bhadradri Kothagudem, GMC Kamareddy, GMC Jagtial, and GMC Sangareddy.

29 Nov

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Summary

32 Telangana medical faculty face show-cause notices for over year-long absence.
Doctors simultaneously worked elsewhere while disengaged from government duty.
Absent doctors' prolonged absence caused inconvenience and deprived patient care.

Ghost Doctors: 32 Telangana Faculty Face Boot For Year-Long Absence

Thirty-two faculty members of Telangana's government medical colleges have been issued show-cause notices by the Director of Medical Education (DME) for their prolonged, unauthorised absence from duty, lasting over a year. These doctors, including assistant professors and senior faculty across critical departments, have been simultaneously employed at other institutions, a clear violation of service rules.

Reports from hospital principals indicated that these faculty members had disengaged from their government roles. The DME's notice highlights that such absences have not only inconvenienced hospital administration but have also deprived citizens of essential medical care at government facilities. The affected doctors hail from RIMS Adilabad, GMC Bhadradri Kothagudem, GMC Kamareddy, GMC Jagtial, and GMC Sangareddy.