The fourth batch of MBBS students passed out of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) this year with 91 students out of a total of 102 passing their final year exams. The students appeared for the exams at the NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
RIMS Director Ashok told media persons that the results were achieved despite a dire shortage of faculty in the institute. Quoting figures, he said against a sanctioned strength of 150, the RIMS was functioning with only 44 doctors.
Dwelling upon the subject of shortage of doctors, the Director said the government was making efforts to fill the vacancies. This would also provide better service to patients who come to the hospital. Dr. Ashok said an ICU would be started next month though it will take another three years for the RIMS hospital to get all super speciality services. At present, laparascopy operations are being done, he added.
