In a proud and reform-oriented event held at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Dr. Daggumati Sreehari Rao officially took charge as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) and also felicitated meritorious medical students with Gold Medals recognizing their excellence in academics.
Dr. Sreehari Rao, who brings over four decades of committed service to the medical field, expressed heartfelt gratitude to:
· Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
· Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
· Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
· And specially thanked Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari Garu, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajahmundry) and BJP Andhra Pradesh State President, for her constant encouragement and support to the medical fraternity and public health sector.
He pledged to act as a bridge between doctors and the public, ensuring transparent, ethical, and modernized practices in medical governance.
Key Announcements:
· Annual gold medal felicitation for deserving students.
· New online doctor registration and renewal system (5-year cycle).
· CME credit relaxations for senior doctors aged above 70.
· Strict regulation and immediate action on unethical practices, complaints, and fake registrations.
· Clarity in guidelines for foreign medical graduates, aligning with NMC norms.
Honored Guests:
· Sri Pathuri Nagabhushanam, BJP State Spokesperson
· Dr. S. Bala Raju, State President Elect – 2025
· Dr. P. S. Sharma, State President Elect – 2026
· Dr. P. Srinivas, General Secretary – APNA & Past President
· Dr. Madhu Sudan Sharma, Past President – APNA
· Dr. P. Hariprasad, Jana Sena District President – Chittoor
· Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, BJP District General Secretary
· Dr. Ramkishore, State Coordinator – Medical & Health
APMC Leadership in Attendance:
· Dr. Gogenini Sujata, Vice Chairperson
· Dr. K. Subba Naidu, Member
· Dr. Suryadevara Keshavarao Babu, Member
· Dr. Swarna Geetha, Member
· Dr. I. Ramesh, Registrar
The event marked a turning point in medical education reform and professional regulation, setting a high benchmark for transparency, recognition, and progress in Andhra Pradesh’s healthcare system.
