JAIPUR: SMS Medical College principal and controller Dr Sudhir Bhandari has been appointed as working vice-chancellor of the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) until the appointment of regular vice-chancellor. The tenure of Rajababu Panwar as vice-chancellor of the university ended on January 14.
Governor Kalraj Mishra issued the orders for appointment of Dr Bhandari, which mentioned that Dr Panwar was appointed until completion of his 70 years or for five years, whichever is earliest. Since, he completed completed his 70 years, he has to be replaced.
Dr Bhandari has played a key role in Covid-19 management in the state as under his guidance, SMS Medical College prepared Covid-19 management and treatment protocols. He also ensured better healthcare facilities at dedicated Covid-19 RUHS Hospital for treatment of Covid patients.
"My priority will be updgration of academics and clinical work, while giving equal focus on research work. Since a lot of new medical colleges are coming up, standardization of colleges associated with RUHS will be among the priorities,"said Dr Bhandari.
RUHS was established on February 25, 2005 with an aim to disseminate and advance knowledge in medical and health sciences.
