Goa: Dr J P Tiwari likely to be named as next GMC dean

PANAJI: Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) has recommended the name of head of nephrology department Dr J P Tiwari for the post of Goa Medical College (GMC) dean. “We have sent out the recommendation to appoint Tiwari as GMC dean. The file has been sent to the personnel department,” a senior GPSC official told TOI.
The post is currently held by Dr S M Bandekar in an ad-hoc capacity following the removal of Dr Pradeep Naik two years ago.
Naik reported to the public health department till his retirement recently, awaiting posting.
Bandekar, who is the third on the list of seniority after head of pathology department Dr Wiseman Pinto, also serves as the medical superintendent of GMC.
The official said their recommendation can be rejected by the government provided there is a valid justification and reasoning. Our decision can’t be simply rejected. The file came to us last month, we have given our decision,” he said.