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Over 400 AIIMS doctors have quit in three years, with Delhi alone losing 52 faculty members. The exodus spans newer institutes like Kalyani and Bhatinda, signaling systemic retention challenges. Experts warn this threatens medical education and patient care quality. Without policy fixes, India’s public healthcare system risks further erosion.

Key Points: 429 AIIMS Doctors Quit in 3 Years Including 52 From Delhi

  • 429 AIIMS doctors resigned nationwide since 2022
  • Delhi saw 52 exits, Rishikesh 38
  • Private sector lures faculty with better pay
  • Govt cites personal and professional reasons
  • Newer AIIMS like Kalyani lost 22 doctors
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429 doctors quit AIIMS in three years, 52 from Delhi alone

Over 400 AIIMS faculty resigned since 2022, with Delhi losing 52 doctors. Experts warn of a healthcare crisis amid rising private sector shifts.

"A loss of experienced faculty impacts teaching, research, and patient care – Health Ministry data"

New Delhi, Aug 12

In a concerning trend for India’s premier healthcare institutions, 429 faculty members have resigned from various All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country over the past three years, with 52 departures from AIIMS New Delhi alone, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

The data, presented in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, reveals that the resignations occurred between 2022 and 2024.

The reasons cited for these exits include both personal and professional factors, though the ministry has not detailed specific causes or conducted a comprehensive nationwide study into the phenomenon. Among the institutes, AIIMS Rishikesh saw the second-highest number of resignations with 38 faculty members quitting, followed by AIIMS Raipur (35) and AIIMS Bilaspur (32).

Other notable figures include AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh (30 resignations), AIIMS Bhopal (27), and AIIMS Jodhpur (25). Even newer AIIMS facilities have not been immune. AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal lost 22 faculty members, while AIIMS Bhatinda in Punjab reported the same number. Several smaller AIIMS campuses, such as those in Madurai, Vijaypur, and Guwahati, also experienced faculty attrition, albeit on a smaller scale.

The steady movement of doctors from public healthcare institutions to the private sector raises pressing questions about working conditions, career growth opportunities, and compensation at AIIMS. The government’s admission that both personal and professional factors are driving resignations underscores the need for targeted retention strategies.

AIIMS, established to provide world-class medical education and healthcare, plays a critical role in India’s public health system.

A loss of experienced faculty not only impacts teaching and research but also the quality of patient care.

Without policy interventions, the trend could intensify, affecting the overall strength of India’s public healthcare framework.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who recently got treated at AIIMS Delhi, I can say the doctors were overworked and understaffed. No wonder they're leaving. The government needs to improve working conditions and salaries to retain talent.
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Ananya R
Private hospitals are offering better pay and work-life balance. Can't blame doctors for choosing better opportunities. But this brain drain will hurt public healthcare badly. Need urgent policy changes!
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Vikram M
While the numbers are concerning, we must also acknowledge that some turnover is natural. The focus should be on why the rate is so high. Is it just salary or are there deeper administrative issues?
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Priya S
My cousin worked at AIIMS Delhi before moving abroad. The bureaucracy and lack of research funding were major frustrations. We're losing our best minds to other countries and private sector. So sad 😔
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Karthik V
This is what happens when you expand AIIMS network without proper planning. Newer institutes lack infrastructure and experienced faculty. Quality suffers and doctors get frustrated. Need better implementation of policies.

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