Dr. Jamkar out of the race for the VC post?

Dr. Jamkar out of the race for the VC Post?

The latest whispers in the corridors of the Sassoon General Hospital and BJ Medical College in Pune is that Dr. Arun Jamkar, the acting dean of the BJMC who has applied for the post of the VC of MUHS Nashik is knocked out of the race.

According to the rumor mill in the corridors, the opponents or say detractors or better terms enemies of Dr. Jamkar had used their sources in the Raj Bhavan to knock the poor chap out of the race. They pointed out to their sources that Dr. Arun Jamkar is a misfit for the post as he is neither MPSC or DPC cleared for the dean post, and morever there are several complaints against him with the Governor and the government.

Poor chap, said his opponents, used and misused the entire staff of the college for three days including the three stenos and the admin staff to prepare a huge volume of his bio-data and annexes of his work. What he did not know was that the Governor or the Selection Committee has not time to read the hundreds of pages or time for it.

Anyhow, people were seen gossiping and making mockery of Dr. Jamkar and his female colleague with whom he went on a 'holiday' to the Andaman and Nicobar island and returned on Friday.

There are more interesting gossip about Dr. Jamkar, corruption and irregularities done under his leadership. Read more on this in the next bulletin.

Poor suffer as politics ruin the health services

This blogger read this news on the internet and a link was sent by one of the doctors of BJ Medical College, Pune. In the final analysis only the poor will suffer out of this rift. The journalist appears to have done a good job and exposed the truth behind the move,ofcourse unwise by all means. Why doesn't the minister Dr. Gavit clean the rot prevailing in all the state-run medical colleges? Why " incompetent and deadwood" are sent or kept for years in the prestigious BJ Medical College? Why the minister does not understand the consequences of that will follow due to the immediate move-over of doctors? Instead the minister should concentrate on providing better medical services and cleansing the medical colleges run hospitals of corrupt, inefficient, lazy and incompetent staff.

With the international negative exposure, the government is only tarnishing its image worldwide, repercussions which will be not healthy for the government. We pray and hope that things improve for the better.

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Rift between Congress, NCP ministers affect health services

By SHAHID RAZA BURNEY | ARAB NEWS

Published: Jul 2, 2010 21:41 Updated: Jul 2, 2010 21:41

MUMBAI: A rift between the no-nonsense Health Minister Suresh Shetty of the Congress party and Minister of Medical Education Vijay Kumar Gavit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has affected health services in 14 state-run hospitals attached to medical colleges.

Shetty has asked the Congress-led Democratic Front government to issue a government resolution to abolish 450 posts of medical superintendents, deputy medical superintendents, resident medical officers and others who perform administrative duties in these hospitals. The rift is over authority as these hospitals come under the Public Health Department (PHD) which is under Shetty's purview, while the medical colleges are under Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) which is controlled by Gavit.

Orders to relieve the 450 officers with immediate effect from the hospitals attached to the medical colleges were received on Friday by the PHD deputy directors in different regions of the state, and many personnel were relieved, which has lead to turmoil in the hospitals.

These 14 medical colleges cannot handle the huge volume of patients like the big hospitals, JJ Hospital in Mumbai and Sassoon in Pune.

The medical colleges have limited number of professors, associate professors, and lecturers and they cannot handle the dual role of teaching and handling patients and administrative work, said a senior PHD official.

Shetty's stand is that there is an acute shortage of doctors in rural areas and his decision to abolish these posts in the medical colleges where his department doctors were on deputation was to serve the poor masses in the rural areas. The PHD doctors would now be moved from the medical colleges and sent to serve in rural hospitals (RH) and primary health centers (PHC) said a deputy director of the PHD.

A senior PHD official told Arab News that the move to abolish the 450 posts was a result of the outbursts of a deputy medical superintendent of the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune from the PHD cadre against the controversial director of DMER and the dean of the hospital over taking over temporary charge as medical superintendent two months ago.

It is alleged that the deputy medical superintendent had a tiff with the director of DMER and abused him and the dean on phone. This peeved the director who took it up with Gavit and the secretary of medical education.

The director of DMER is also in trouble on various front including being alleged by a deputy dean of having fudged his age to continue in the job when all his juniors have retired.

The 450 doctors attached to the Maharashtra State Gaxetted Medical Officers Association have gone on casual leave throughout the state protesting the order to abolish their posts. "It is not the right time to transfer us out, as the schools and colleges have started and our children would be put to great hardship," said a resident medical officer.

Dean Hatao, Sassoon Bachao

ACTING DEAN HATAO, SASSOON BACHAO

Sorry for the break in the blog tenure, the culprit being my study vacation abroad since March. But many things had moved up and down during my break period. The situation in the BJ Medical College and in Sassoon General Hospital has gone from worse to worst under the guardianship of the Acting Dean (11 period contract) Dr. Arun Jamkar, who has not cleared the DPC or the MPSC interview but yet is saddled shamelessly to the post of the Dean. God knows why he is still thrust on to the staff and students for the past 30 years and why the government is so helpless and incompetent to retain him in Pune ONLY while kicking out those who had completed three years.

Why the government is avoiding to boot out Dr. Jamkar who has openly flouted the Maharashtra Government Servants Transfer Act. 2005 ushered in after great pains by renowned social activist Shri. Hazare. Who is the godfather that is protecting a incompetent person who has ruined the college and hospital and caused anguish and pains to several doctors and staff, whispered a senior professor.

It's a known fact that residents, doctors and staff are hostile to Dr. Jamkar. I learn't that some union workers held a protest demonstration in front of the Dean's chamber shouting slogan against Dr. Jamkar. The slogans were perhaps meaningful " Acting Dean ko Hatao, Sassoon Ko Bachao."

Whispers were also doing the rounds two days ago that a group of senior professors of the BJMC had called upon Shri. Anna Hazare and complained about Dr. Arun Jamkar and his long tenure. They also highlighted in depth the tenure of Dr. Arun Jamkar and his doctor wife in Pune and his short stint of three months at Kolhapur. The delegation also complained to Annaji that Dr. Jamkar was indulging in dirty politics and providing disinformation of professors who are his detractors and furnishing the same to the secretary Mr. Mhaiskar and the Director of DMEr Dr. Wasudeo Tayade who himself is said to be under cloud of suspicion of fudging his birth date to remain glued to his post while his his colleagues who were younger to him had retired.

Whispers were also doing the round that Dr. Jamkar boasts about his close proximity to the Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and had recently got his transfer cancelled to Nanded through the contacts of some doctors known to Dr. Nitin Kareer, the secretary to the Chief Minister. In a way Dr. Jamkar is gloating of his connections with the Chief Minister and thus exploiting the name of the Chief Minister to his advantage.

A resident doctor revealed that a Deputy Medical Superintendent of the Sassoon Hospital Dr. Pandurang Burute had dared on not only Dr. Jamkar but also the Director of DMER Dr. Tayade to deny him the acting Medical Superintendent post, when the Medical Superintendent Dr. Panduran Pawar had suffered a heart attack and was on leave. Dr. Burute rightly took on both Dr. Tayade and Dr. Jamkar heads on, and a few resident doctors who were present when Dr. Burute was speaking on phone to Dr. Tayade and Dr. Jamkar, that Dr. Burute not only abused both of them severelly, but also dared Dr. Jamkar to take any action to remove him from the acting Medical Superintendent post. "Dr. Burute abused Dr. Jamkar in the most vulgar langauge and filthiest foul language, that if there would have been any other person in place of Dr. Jamkar, he would have resigned immediately, instead of digesting such humilation and insult," said lecturer of medicine department.

Some professors and lecturers were gossiping in the corridors of the hospital, that Dr. Jamkar likes to invite trouble and then pass on the buck to the others. He plays dirty senseless politics, he tolerates all shame and insults, and uses others for his dirty work. Two administatrative officers who refused to toe the line of Dr. Jamkar, were reported by him to the Dr. Tayade, who was successful in transferring one of the administrative officers KT Sukase to Ambajogai, but then what Dr. Jamkar perhaps does not know that Sukase is a clever fox and has close proximity to powerful opposition party leaders, who may shake his chair.

A senior doctor said that Dr. Jamkar is in a trouble and problem, as MNS legislator Ram Wanjile from Khadakvasla constituency has come out in support of Sukase, and is rumored to have telephone Dr. Jamkar and abused him in the strongest way and warned that MNS volunteers would taint his face black if he does not amend his ways, the doctor said.

What appears that Dr. Jamkar is heading for more troubles. He is rumored to have gone out to favor SOFOSH, which has enroached on more land in the hospital than it was offered and have requested the land grant to be extended, and that Dr. Kareer is alleged to be pressing for it and Dr. Jamkar prepared to oblige. This news have gone to the activists, who are planning to move against Dr. Jamkar through the Governor and the politicians.

So, more trouble brewing for Dr. Jamkar and more problems which would put him in a catch-22 situation for sure. So, so little for now, but much more about Dr. Jamkar and his stupid adventures in the next blog. Till then, take care and keep reading and spreading about the blog.

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Corruption is the Hallmark in Sassoon

People are tired of the corruption in Sassoon General Hospital. The less said the better of the corruption in the office of the Superintendent of the hospital, Room No. 74. Patients speak of not only corruption for handicap certificates but also for age certificates. Not to speak of the rude behavior of one crazy and mentally effected lady doctor Jyoti Dhase. She is alleged to be demanding money from everyone. She speaks rudely with everyone. The Superintendent Dr. Pawar is said to be protecting her.

Clerks and peons in the corridors of the Superintendent's office were heard whispering that this doctor Dhase has been arrogant and rude towards even them. She in the past had minted lot of money from certificates. She screams and shouts and shrieks for no valid reason. A doctor said that Dr. Dhase has been working in the hospital for several years without being transferred and is known to be a highly corrupt lady.

The problem patients say is that corruption is rampant in every corner of the hospital. Reimbursement bills do not get passed unless the palms are greased. Even for the police recruitment medical test, one has to shell money.

Every service here is linked to illegal gratification. The Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent are in the race of sucking the blood out of the poor patients and with Dr. Dhase, their work becomes more easy.

People say with a weak Acting Dean who is incompetent to take any action, he has failed so far on all fronts, corruption and rude behavior will continue. Why can't the Acting Dean shunt out this lady doctor to his office or some place far away from the center of corruption? Or will the people have to knock the doors of the government in power?

Juicy And Hot Whispers

BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, top the list of government institutions where whispers, rumors, gossips, make rounds the most, as compared with the rest. And there are reasons to smile too. I am back after a 'break' to make the 1700 strong list of viewers of this blog have a last laugh.

A little bird informed me that there was much fireworks in the Dean, BJMC office on Monday morning. The reason, the Dean, had burnt his fingers by engaging himself in a debate with a veteran journalist and RTI activist. Doctors G, P, T, S, D, B, and few residents were discussing the topic of the war of words between the Dean and the veteran journalist in the College canteen. " Oh, he got the best from the journalist. The poor Dean, has the habit of putting his foot in his mouth," said one of them. There was a big laughter amongst the doctors. "The Dean is only making mockery of himself. Last week, he got a hell from a Congress legislator, and this time from the seasoned journalist," said one of the senior old doctor, adding that it appears that the days of the Dean are outnumbered, as close aides of a senior minister are also gunning for him. Anyhow, the journalist gave his piece of mind to the Dean. 'You don't try to teach the teacher his subjects, is the moral of this piece.

A ENT doctor had the misfortune of getting humilated and a dressing drown from the Dean. The poor doctor's only mistake was that he had commited the biggest crime of wearing a 'Tie' and coming for the College Council meeting. "It is only the monopoly of the Dean to wear a tie, and he hates others wearing the Tie. By God, I swear it would be a hell for anyone trying to break the monopoly and wear the tie," said a doctor.

Whispers were also doing the round as to how a ENT surgeon got a reprimand from the Dean for wearing a towel round his lower body and going for a bath. This doctor living in a hostel with his family, and appointed as a Rector, was rushing for a bath with the towel wrapped around his navel. Absoulately nothing abnormal in this. But some of the resident doctors complained to the Dean about this. The result - the Amitabh Bachchan kind of beard doctor got a notice from the Dean. Poor guy, what should he do, go into the bathroom with his suit on for the bath? Serving of a notice on such an matter, is nothing but improper action on part of the Dean, at which all are talking and making fun of the decision.

True or not, but rumors are making round that two female senior officials of the BJMC have complained in writing about the sexual harrassment by a senior administrative official of the institution. The report of this gone to the DMER, is alleged to have been buried down in the files and no action has been taken on it. Anyway, if what is rumored to be true, than this would loom in a big disaster for the head of the institution.

A majority of the doctors in the hospital from the teaching and non-teaching staff, are of the view that the Dean should not have been brought back, as he has served more than 28 years at a stretch in the institution. Some doctors have approached veteran social activist Shri. Anna Hazare recently at his place in Ralegaon Siddhi and apprised him about the long tenure. It was brought to Shri Anna Hazare notice that the Dean's return after a three month break to be back in Pune, violates and defeats the very purpose of the Maharashtra Government ServantsRegulation of Transfers and Prevention of Delay in Discharge of OfficialDuties Act, 2005, which was proposed by him. Anna is said to have assured the doctors of taking it up with the Chief Minister soon. Whispers are also floating around that veteran advocate and social activist Saleem Shaikh has talked about his making file inspection relating to the posting of the Dean and the file notings. The conclusion the arms of the laws are long enough to put the rope around the neck of those who play with it.

A senior doctor was heard saying that he would not ever like to be in the seat of the Dean. It is a hot seat. Here you can get only abuses and humilation. Every politician bugs the person in the Dean's seat. From a municpal councillor, to legislator, to the MP, not to forget the political head of parties and the bureaucrats. The politicians are the one are to be feared most. They can paint your face black, make you ride on a donkey, hurt you, humilate and abuse you, besides using unparliamentary language. And you cannot do anything. So why become a victim of all such things and be disgraced? he said. Yes, it sounds true. The Dean's post is full of pin pricks, and the bureaucrats would not protect you, for they would not wish to antogonize their political masters in the government. A lesson to be learnt for all Deans from the case of a former Dean of the institution who got a rap from the State Information Commission and his pension has been stopped. That is the power of RTI.

People tired of "Pinak, Pinak Pinak"

If you wish to have some fun and entertainment in Sassoon hospital or the BJ Medical College - you just have to spend some time with Dr. P.S. Pawar, the Medical Superintendent of the hospital.

Here he would kill you with his claims of his self acclaimed drug PINAK, which he boasts of treating and saving lives of people bitten by deadly snakes and scorpions - ofcourse he fails to substainate it with proven medical records or evidences.

He continues with his rants and rants of his claims of his so-called 'wonder drugs' Madhusaar and Pinak. Doctors of the hospital only laugh at his claims and whisper outside his office as "MAD Scientiist Pawar." Even his own RMO's including a equally loud mouthed lady RMO makes fun of him. Said a doctor, if he has a miracle drug to treat and cure Diabetes, then what is Pawar doing here? He should get a Noble Prize!!!

Three of his RMO's making fun of their boss Dr. Pawar in the company of some Head of Departments outside his office in the porch area said " Oh, all his claims are rubbish, he has gone crazy,he kills our mind and time with his senseless claims, and his targets and foul mouthing is Dr. Db Kadam, HOD, Medicine, and earlier it had been Dr. Kakrani. More foolish, they said were his outbursts against the doctors who did not concur with his views and claims. May be some day, they said, Dr. Pawar would go mad and run around like a mad dog biting doctors particularly Dr. Kadam.

Dr. Pawar claims are just void. How many of the patients who had taken his Madhusar medicine for diabetes returned back and claimed that they were cured? None. And still he wants doctors to accept his claims? Foolish.

Now, it is heard that tired of not getting anywhere with his claims, Dr. Pawar appears to be a frustrated person. He made another fool of himself by claiming two months ago that he was selected to replace Dr. Doiphode as the Deputy Director of Health Services.

Hahahahahah - despite telling the whole world of his going to the new post, there is no news of it even to this day. Dr. Pawar has put his foot in his mouth by making his own publicity and giving an opportunity to the people to laugh and mock at him.

A doctor, making fun of Dr. Pawar going to grab the post of DD, which controls four district said " it's not a easy task. DD post is no joke, it needs a strong, intelligent and powerful person with a strong administrative skills. Dr. Pawar has failed like Dr. Jamkar in the hospital, where he wags his tail before his detractors, and cannot discipline his own deputy medical superintendent and succumbs before him, where he cannot instill discipline in his own RMO's who mock at him and ignore his instructions, so how can such a weak and mentally unstable person, be able to handle such a sensitive post of the Deputy Director of PHD," the doctor asked.

There are reasons to feel sorry for Dr. Pawar. But like his boss in the hospital Dr. Arun Jamkar, this doctor with high hopes and aspirations, has only made a fool of himself. What more disgusting it can be when his own team of RMO's make fun of him behind his back and in the company of other hospital doctors.

Dr. Pawar, yes, you are simple but naive. You should seal your mouth. Your rattlings will only cause you more harm than good. You have to prove that you have the ability to control and take charge of things, have the strong capability to discipline your subordinates including Dr. Burute, Dr. Dhase, Dr. Shinde, Dr. Shelar, Dr. Sardesai, Dr. Mrs. Todmal and her husband, the aggressive and impolite Dr. Todmal.

Dr. Pawar, you no longer have the help of the one and only dynamic subordinate Dr. Shetty. You are surrounded more by incompetent and indiscipline team of staff, over whom you have lost control or do not have control. You have to prove to the doctors who demand evidence for your drugs, instead of bashing them without reason.

So,its time to reform Dr. Pawar, and once done, your collegues would come forward happily to help you in every manner.

Dr.Arun Jamkar a failed administrator?

I'm back after a much needed break. In my long absence many juicy but authentic whispering had been doing the rounds in the state government run Sassoon General Hospital.
The high profilic Dr. Arun Jamkar had applied the "Vanishing Cream" and according to whispers in the hospital campus, Dr. Arun Jamkar had gone to the USA on vacation to be with his son. Whether he was accompanied by his wife Maya, is not known, but what is known is that he is on the way back to be in chair by July 5.

Professors, lecturers and doctors at the hospital and the BJ Medical College have the short relief as Dr. Jamkar is not there to trouble them with some "idiotic decisions." Tongue in cheek all whisper as well concur that Dr. Jamkar is a 'failed administrator' who is in the present post solely due to his political connections and being a lackey of the director of DMER. This is his only quality. Doctors in the hospital also vouch and speak in hush tones, that Dr. Jamkar has no professinal abilities.

Well, in a democracy, people have the liberty and freedom to express their opinions. You cannot dare throttle the freedom of the people or curb their expression. That's what demorcracy is all about.

But with a inefficient administrator better referred to as a 'failed administrator' it is the hospital and the institution that suffers, the poor patients suffer, while the political masters who put inefficient administrators are not doing any service to the people.

When we talk of a 'failed administrator' in Dr. Jamkar, there are valid reasons. He has many weaknesses. He does not honor nor is true to his words and committments. He breaks promises and backtracks, more buckles under threats from his subordinates, and in the process reverts his own decisions, putting blame on others for the mess and nuisances which he himself creates and is responsible. He is not firm and upright. And more than benefits the hospital and institution, both have suffered more during his tenure with a Dean "imposed" rather than with a

Dean that is selected on merits, and not on political influence.
It is said that good people that are long remembered bow out of their office in glory, while those with tainted image, depart from their posts in disgrace and are ignored and treated shabbily after retirement. We don't know which choice Dr. Jamkar would make, while he is saddled in his present post not for a long perod - not more than a year for sure.

TAILPIECE; Dr. Jamkar was caught napping, when he did not even knew when the distinguished and affable doctor, the RMO of Sassoon hospital Dr. Dinesh has put in his papers for VRS and when he was to say good bye to the hospital.