Recently, I came across an article in a Mumbai-based newspaper discussing the research output of private hospitals in India. The article highlighted that although private hospitals cater to nearly 60% of the country's patient population, their contribution to publications in indexed journals remains significantly lower than that of medical colleges and postgraduate institutes. This observation raises an important question : What is the primary purpose of a medical college?
In India, medical colleges are established primarily to produce competent graduates and postgraduates who can diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of the population. These institutions are fundamentally designed around education, clinical training, and patient care rather than dedicated research infrastructure. This reminds me of an interesting incident during a Public Service Commission interview for the…
