Civil Hospital Palampur’s New SMO: A Decision That Matters
The Future of Healthcare in Civil Hospital Palampur Hangs in the Balance
Who Will Be the New SMO in Civil Hospital Palampur?
The current Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of Civil Hospital Palampur, Dr. Jaidesh Rana, is retiring on August 31st. There is a lot of speculation about who will be appointed as the new SMO.
According to information revealed, the following doctors are in the running for the position:
Dr. Somitra Chakraborty (Did not pass DPT)
Dr. Anil Manhas (Did not pass DPT)
Dr. D.S. Bindra (Senior-most, passed DPT)
Dr. Tilak Bhagra (Passed DPT)
Dr. Bhagra has passed the DPT, but he is ranked fifth on the seniority list. Dr. Kashyap did not passed the DPT, but he is ranked fourth on the seniority list.
It is worth mentioning that promotions are made on the basis of recommendations of a Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).
The DPC either recommends officers for promotion by “selection” or “non-selection” method.
In the “selection” method, the DPC recommends the most meritorious officers for promotion.
In the “non-selection” method, the DPC recommends officers for promotion based on seniority.