PGI director gets KGMU VC charge

PGI director gets KGMU VC charge

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Lucknow:  14.07.2020

UP governor Anandiben Patel handed over the additional charge of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) director RK Dhiman, putting him at the helm of two premier institutes which are leading UP’s fight against Covid-19.

Monday was the last day of the three-month extension granted to MLB Bhatt, who has served as KGMU’s vicechancellor for a period of three years and three months.

Dhiman, who was appointed as SGPGI director in January this year, was earlier heading PGI Chandigarh’s hepatolgy department. He had completed his MBBS and MD from KGMU and DM from SGPGI.

As per the official statement from the governor’s office, Dhiman will be officiating as KGMU’s VC for three months or till a permanent VC is appointed, whichever is earlier.

The race for KGMU VC started in February when the first advertisement inviting applications for the post was published on February 3.

However, on July 9, the governor sought fresh applications to be submitted till July 20 as “no applicant was suitable for the post.”

A search committee had suggested five names to the governor. Of the five names, she had to select one. However, the panel was disqualified and the directions were issued that the process start afresh.

RK Dhiman (left) takes charge of KGMU in Lucknow on Monday