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Air India flight crashes into BJ Medical College hostel, highlighting safety risks for medical students...
An Air India flight (AI171) bound for London crashed into the hostel of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing 241 onboard and 19 on the ground. The crash destroyed part of the medical college hostel, injuring dozens of students.
The sole survivor was a passenger seated near an emergency exit. The incident highlighted safety risks for medical students, as the hostel was unprepared for such a disaster. DNA identification of victims continued for weeks.
Trainee doctor case leads to nationwide protests and Supreme Court intervention...
A trainee doctor was raped and murdered on campus, leading to nationwide protests. The Supreme Court took suo moto cognizance, forming a task force for doctor safety protocols.
The CBI clarified it was not a gang rape but continued probing evidence destruction and cover-up allegations. The accused, a former civic police volunteer, was sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2025, but protests over unsafe conditions persisted.
Rapid expansion from 5 to 34 colleges leaves many facilities understaffed and dysfunctional...
Telangana's rapid expansion of government medical colleges (from 5 to 34 since 2014) left many facilities understaffed and dysfunctional. Students reported overcrowded hostels, unpaid faculty, and lack of basic infrastructure.
The NMC issued show-cause notices to 26 colleges. Key issues include unopened hospitals (e.g., Siddipet's 1,000-bed hospital remains unused since 2023) and faculty shortages (1,736 out of 3,143 assistant professor posts vacant).
Mental health crisis among resident doctors highlighted by tragic incident...
Dr. Abhirami Balakrishnan, a senior resident at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College, was found dead in her flat from a suspected IV drug overdose.
Police cited personal struggles but noted systemic stress among resident doctors. This incident highlights the urgent need for mental health support systems in medical education institutions.
Severe faculty shortages affect quality of medical education across the state...
Tamil Nadu's health minister dismissed NMC notices about vacancies in 35/36 government medical colleges as "routine," but doctors' associations revealed 700+ unfilled posts, including 400 assistant professors.
The crisis stems from delayed promotions and ongoing litigation. This shortage directly impacts the quality of medical education and patient care in government hospitals.
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