A recent press statement from the association highlights that the repercussions of current developments will extend beyond the educational environment. Teachers at the government medical college play a crucial role in clinical services at Sassoon General Hospital. This interconnectedness raises concerns about the potential effects on both academic and healthcare operations.
A press statement issued by the association said the impact would extend beyond classrooms and academic activities, as teachers at the govt medical college are also involved in clinical services at Sassoon General Hospital. Pune :The proposed reduction in teaching posts across govt medical colleges in Maharashtra has triggered strong opposition from medical teachers. The Maharashtra State Medical Teachers Association (MSMTA) cautioned that the move could affect both medical education and patient care at B.J. Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital.
The revised pattern will result in the reduction of 158 teaching posts across various cadres in the state.
The department of Medical Education and Drugs has prepared a revised staffing pattern for teaching departments, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, and community medicine, according to the association.