ThePrint ThePrintPod: Why doctors at AIIMS & PGIMER are demanding a deadline for rotatory headship policy
Aug 4, 2025
Doctors are rallying for a fixed deadline on a rotatory headship policy at major medical institutions to enhance transparency and equal opportunities. They express concerns over stagnant career growth, which is driving talent to the private sector and abroad. The discussion dives into the historical context of these challenges and the importance of reform to improve workplace dynamics and ultimately patient care.
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Need for Rotatory Headship
- Doctors at AIIMS and PGIMER demand a fixed-term rotatory headship policy to prevent stagnation.
- Currently, some heads stay for 15-20 years, limiting new leadership and innovation.
Rotatory Headship Policy Proposal
- Implement a three-year fixed term for department heads, renewable once or until age 62.
- Use a seven-member committee for appointments with provisions for early removal for underperformance.
Junior Doctors' Exodus Example
- Many young doctors leave government jobs for private sector due to lack of growth opportunities.
- They feel waiting decades to become HOD stifles career prospects and autonomy.