During the course of examination of the functioning of the MCI, the need for adequate remuneration for doctors and faculty working in the public sector was emphasised by the experts who deposed before the Committee. It was impressed upon the Committee that un-remunerative pay structure of doctors and faculty was one of the factors which were resulting in fewer students being attracted towards this profession. It was also pointed out that the entry of corporate sector into the healthcare industry has attracted many high-performing doctors from public health facilities to private hospitals and medical colleges owing to financial incentives.
The representative of Indian Medical Association during his deposition before the Committee made the following submissions in this regard:- “We make a big hue and cry that people are not opting for teaching posts. But, there are various considerations…
