The Revised Guidelines of the Medical Council of India for Academic Promotions: Need for a Rethink

Authors

  • Rakesh Aggarwal Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Author
  • Nithya Gogtay ing George's Medical University Author
  • Rajeev Kumar ll India Institute of Medical Sciences Author
  • Peush Sahni The National Medical Journal of India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110 029, India Author

Abstract

Measuring academic achievements is never an easy task. This is particularly so when individuals are assessed for promotions in several fields with differing job descriptions. Assessment by peers is time-consuming and may be prone to bias; thus, objective criteria are required to minimize these concerns.

Author Biographies

  • Rakesh Aggarwal, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences

    Former Editor, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology

  • Nithya Gogtay, ing George's Medical University

    Editor, Journal of Postgraduate Medicine

  • Rajeev Kumar, ll India Institute of Medical Sciences

    Editor, Indian Journal of Urology

  • Peush Sahni, The National Medical Journal of India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110 029, India

    President, Indian Association of Medical Journal Editors

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Published

2016-03-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2016): Volume 9 Issue 1

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Editorial

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