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Health department moves to rationalise cardiologist posts; doctors rue redeployment policy
The Health department proposes rationalising cardiologist posts across government medical colleges by upgrading, redeploying, and surrendering excess posts. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and Research has asked deans for details on post status, while some doctors' associations say redeployment is unsustainable and new posts are needed in the long term.
Why It Matters
The plan aims to optimise cath lab utilisation and hospital performance, but it faces opposition from medical professionals who argue redeployment cannot be a lasting staffing solution.
Timeline
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TN Health Dept moves to rationalise cardiologist posts; doctors oppose redeployment policy
May 02, 2026
The health department's plan to rationalise cardiologist posts across government medical college hospitals through upgrading, redeployment and surrender of 'excess' posts was reported, with doctors and associations warning that redeployment is not a sustainable long-term solution and calling for creation of new posts.
DME & Research requests details for rationalisation of cardiologist posts
May 01, 2026
In an official communication, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and Research asked deans of government medical college hospitals to provide details for rationalising cardiologist posts, including the status of posts proposed for surrender, upgrades, and redeployment.
Health department seeks details on rationalisation of cardiologist posts
May 1, 2026
In an official communication to the deans of government medical college hospitals, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and Research sought details on rationalisation of cardiologist posts, including the status of posts proposed for surrender, posts to be upgraded, and posts to be redeployed. The move is intended to improve utilization and performance of cath labs in the state. Some government doctors and associations criticized redeployment as unsustainable and argued that creating new posts is essential in the long run.