Centre appoints Abhijat Sheth as new NMC chairperson

The Union Cabinet has appointed Abhijat Sheth as the new chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns.

Dr. Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon, said that his priority would be to improve quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and foster teamwork to achieve governmental objectives.

Dr. Gangadhar, former chairperson, NMC, had submitted his resignation last October. “As there had been no suitable candidate available, his tenure was continued,” official sources said.

Dr. Sheth is also the president of the National Board of Examinations in Sciences (NBEMS).