(a) whether there is an acute shortage of radiologists in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether there is an acute shortage of radiologists in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): As of now the annual intake of radiologists in 302 is different medical
colleges in the country.
The State/UT Governments have been issuing Essentiality Certificates to medical colleges/
institutions for starting different post graduate/super-specialty courses based on the need
and availability of adequate training and infrastructural facilities etc. The Central
Government, on the recommendations of Medical Council of India, is granting permission to
medical colleges/institutions to start PG Degree/Super-specialty courses.