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🕯 Justice for Dr. Momita Debnath: A Tragic Reminder of Women's Safety in India 🕯 I am deeply saddened and outraged by the horrific incident that took place in Kolkata, where Dr. Momita Debnath, a dedicated second-year postgraduate trainee in Chest Medicine, was brutally raped and murdered while on duty. Her semi-nude body was found in the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College, with visible injuries that confirmed the unspeakable violence she endured. The autopsy report revealed multiple injuries, including severe facial wounds, a broken finger, and evidence of sexual assault. 💔 This heinous crime highlights a terrifying reality - even today, in 2024, women in India are not safe, even in supposedly secure environments like hospitals. The initial attempts to mislabel this as a suicide only add to the anger and frustration we all feel. But thanks to the unwavering protests by junior doctors and the support of the community, the truth is coming to light. ⚖️ As a society, we cannot and should not tolerate such atrocities. We must stand together, demand justice for Dr. Debnath, and work towards a future where women feel safe in every corner of our country. This isn't just about one woman or one incident; it's about the systemic failure to protect our daughters, sisters, and mothers. It's time for change. 🚨 News 📰 Source:- https://lnkd.in/gWveEdps #JusticeForMoumita #WomensSafety #StandUpForWomen #India #BreakTheSilence

The heinous Kolkata assault-murder case has gotten the whole medical fraternity protesting on the streets, rightfully so. However I can’t help but think that the whole protest underlines a sad irony. I have several friends, relatives and a family member who are either already Doctors or are training to be Doctors. Almost none of them recommend taking up medicine to others, solely because of how toxic medical colleges are in our country! Ragging in medical colleges is normalised to a scary degree. Faculty know it happens. Some of them say “it helps build character”. Even brand new medical colleges seem to import this medieval bullshit from elsewhere. Some of the incidents I’ve heard of involve mental torture, running errands, humiliation, and even breaking of limbs. All gets swept under the rug! Medical faculty too are among some of the most toxic faculty you’ll get anywhere. Resorting to calling student names, giving them nigh-impossible deadlines, docking multiple days of attendance for a small infarction, humiliating students in front of their peers, they do it all. Medschool is such a cesspool of toxicity that it’s not uncommon for students to get panic attacks and PTSD like symptoms. As these Doctors and folks from the medical fraternity take to the streets, I wonder how many of them treat their juniors poorly? Is assault only assault if it results in death? How many belittle and torture their juniors? How many overworked and dangerously sleep deprived residents work their hospitals? Is abuse only bad when it leads to death? Have they not enabled making monsters that are devoid of any empathy? Even if they went through ragging, can they not break the chain and treat their juniors better? So many questions. We have a long way to go. Change begins at home. #medicine #kolkata #hospital #medschool #ragging #torture #abuse #TW

My MBBS notes have helped thousands of aspiring doctors for 30 years. As 2024 draws to a close, I complete three decades in medicine. However, I still find myself looking back at the time I joined Baroda Medical College. Back then, I was just another medical student trying to cope up with mountains of textbooks. This was before Google and YouTube - when finding simplified medical information was like searching for a needle in a haystack. To cope, I developed my own system: creating clear, concise MBBS notes that broke down complex concepts into digestible pieces. What I didn't realize was that these notes would become something much bigger than my personal study notes. Over the years, these notes passed from hand to hand, class to class, becoming a trusted companion for thousands of medical students across Baroda and Gujarat. The feedback I received was overwhelming - students found not just information, but confidence and clarity in those pages. Their improved understanding showed in better exam performances, and many went on to become renowned doctors worldwide. Today, many of these students-turned-successful-doctors remain close friends, practicing across the globe. As we’re close to 2025, I'm inspired to create a similar impact in vascular and circulatory health awareness. This time, I plan to leverage social media to reach an even wider audience. Here's to continuing the tradition of sharing knowledge and making medical education more accessible for generations to come. That’s all. Quick question: Have you ever had a chance to read my MBBS notes? Do let me know how it helped you 👇 And also, do Follow ME Dr Sumit Kapadia if you love this post. #doctor #mbbs #vascularhealth #medicine #medical

I recently covered the state of medical education in India. Despite producing some of the world's brightest minds, we fall short in providing our doctors with the necessary support. Administrative challenges have potential solutions, but addressing them requires the government to prioritize the wellbeing of medical graduates. Here’s an analysis of the issue and potential solutions.

An Eye-Opening Tragedy at GMERS Medical College, Dharpur, Patan, GUJARAT Yesterday, a first-year MBBS student at GMERS Medical College, Dharpur, Patan, tragically lost his life due to ragging. It was only his first month in medical college—a time meant for learning and dreaming of a bright future. Instead, it ended in a devastating and heartbreaking way. During an "intro session" (ragging), the junior student was forced to stand for three hours continuously. Exhausted and distressed, he collapsed in the room. Despite being rushed to the emergency department, he could not be saved. 💔 This young soul's untimely death is not just a loss to his family but a grim reflection of the unsafe environment in some medical institutions. As a response, 14 senior students have been suspended. But is suspension enough for a life lost? Is this adequate accountability for such a grave incident? This tragedy exposes the dark reality of ragging that still exists in educational institutions, particularly medical colleges. Every first-year student enters with hope, but some face threats, humiliation, and fear—often hidden from their families, who trust these institutions to protect and nurture their children. Why does this persist? Ragging stems from a toxic culture normalized over decades. What some term "tradition" is nothing short of harassment. Educational spaces must be bastions of learning, not intimidation. What can be done? 👉 Strict Anti-Ragging Policies: Immediate enforcement of zero-tolerance policies is essential. 👉 Active Monitoring: Authorities must stay vigilant to prevent such incidents from occurring. 👉 Anonymous Reporting Mechanisms: Students must feel safe to speak up without fear of retaliation. 👉 Counseling and Support Systems: Both victims and perpetrators need counseling to address the root causes of such behavior. 👉 Accountability Beyond Suspension: Punishments must be severe enough to deter others. This includes legal action where necessary. This incident must become a turning point. 🛑 Medical colleges should prioritize creating environments of respect, empathy, and mentorship—ensuring students feel supported, not scared. May this young student's soul rest in peace 🕊️, and may his tragic death inspire systemic change to prevent such senseless losses. Let us collectively pledge to protect and nurture our future professionals. #StopRagging #StudentSafety #MentalHealthAwareness #EducationalReform

📢 #Breakthesilence Suicide rates in India have been a growing concern, and there are several factors contributing to this trend: 1. Mental Health Stigma: There is a significant stigma surrounding mental health issues in India, which often prevents individuals from seeking help. This lack of awareness and reluctance to talk about mental health can exacerbate feelings of isolation and hopelessness. 2. Lack of Mental Health Infrastructure: India faces a shortage of mental health professionals and facilities, particularly in rural areas. Many people do not have access to adequate mental health care or support services. 3. Social Pressures: India's rapidly changing socio-economic landscape has led to increased stress and pressure, particularly among youth, who face intense academic and career competition. Social expectations, family pressures, and financial difficulties can contribute to feelings of despair. 4. Gender Disparities: Women in India face unique challenges and vulnerabilities, including gender-based violence, discrimination, and limited autonomy. These factors can contribute to higher rates of suicide among women. 5. Marital and Relationship Issues: Marital conflicts, relationship problems, and family disputes are common stressors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 6. Cultural Factors: Cultural norms and expectations around honor, shame, and family reputation can prevent individuals from seeking help or disclosing their struggles. In some cases, suicide may be viewed as a way to escape perceived dishonor or disgrace. 7. Access to Means: Easy access to means of suicide, such as pesticides, can contribute to higher rates of suicide, particularly in rural agricultural communities. Addressing the rise in suicide rates requires comprehensive strategies that include improving mental health care, fostering supportive communities, reducing stigma, and implementing effective prevention and intervention programs.

HC grants urgent relief to 116 medical PG in-service candidates, directs fresh CAP round 1 to be conducted. The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) has directed the Maharashtra CET Cell to revise the merit list for in-service candidates in the 20% quota after adding incentive marks for service in rural, hilly, and Naxalite areas. This comes after two petitions (Ashish Patni v. State of Maharashtra and Mahesh Gurav v. State of Maharashtra) filed through Talekar and Associates highlighted the State's failure to implement its own policy regarding incentive marks. The issue arose due to the introduction of the percentile system and the difficulty in adding incentive marks to the percentile scores. The Court conducted a hand-holding exercise with the National Board of Examinations and relevant authorities. On December 6, 2024, a solution was finally found to add the incentive marks to the candidates' percentiles. The CET Cell is now instructed to publish the revised merit list, allow the 116 affected candidates to resubmit their preferences, and conduct fresh seat allocation for the 20% in-service candidate quota by December 15, 2024, to avoid delays in the second CAP round. Adv. Pradnya Talekar along with Adv. Umakant Awate and Adv. Vishakha Patil appeared in the matter for the petitioners. https://lnkd.in/gwGicMPS #talekarandassociates #highcourt #litigation #medicalpg #medicaleducation #studentsadmission #educationlaws #legalawareness #legalaid

Back in 1887 when Dr Anandibai Joshi from Maharashtra became India's first female doctor practising modern medicine, she paved the path for others to follow, however even today 137 years later, the gap between male and female doctors continues to persist, although not as much. On National Doctor's Day, marked on July 1st every year, the issue of fewer female doctors compared to male needs to be highlighted as the reforms in medicine education need a reform within the society.  As per the data from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), the overall difference in the number of male doctors and female doctors starts right from the MBBS, Post graduation (MS/MD) and superspeciality. In the year 2023-24, a total of 120 male specialist doctors graduated from the 11 medical colleges registered under MUHS in comparison to only 73 female doctors who graduated in the same year to become super specialist doctors. https://lnkd.in/dCP6GxZC.

This interesting article highlights how ad hoc or improperly thought out measures do more harm than good. Merely opening more medical colleges is not a solution to Indias skewed or low doctor patient ratio. The quality of doctors being produced is equally important to address the inequities. Sadly the NMC proposition to limit the number of colleges as a function of population was not accepted by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu- states with highest number of colleges. In health care ,especially , "Quality over Quantity" is important

Kolkata Doctor News: It was my daughter…. After the death of the junior doctor, the college principal took a big step #bengalnews #BIG #college #daughter #death #Doctor #doctordiedinkolkata #junior #Kolkata #kolkatadoctordeath #kolkatadoctormurder #kolkatadoctorsnews #KolkataNews #news #Principal #step #westbengalnews