NAGPUR: Veteran gastroenterologist Dr Sudhir Gupta has been appointed as in-charge dean of Government Medical College and Hospital on Monday.
Dr Gupta will take charge of the GMCH dean’s post, which has been vacant since January 21 after Dr Sajal Mitra proceeded on sick leave. Dr Mitra has also applied for voluntary retirement, a plea which is likely to accepted by the state government. This may also result in Dr Gupta becoming full-time dean of the GMCH.
Presently, Dr Gupta heads gastroenterology department of Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) attached to the GMCH. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) issued orders of Dr Gupta’s appointment on Monday. He will take charge on Tuesday morning.