Overview

• Dr Abhijat Sheth formally assumed the chairpersonship of the National Medical Commission on July 13, succeeding Dr B N Gangadhar.
• He is a noted cardiothoracic surgeon with administrative experience in India and the UK.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation’s FIR in early July names 34 individuals for alleged bribery and manipulation of medical college inspections but does not implicate him.
• Key posts on all four autonomous NMC boards remained vacant for nearly nine months prior to his appointment.
• Sheth plans to build on reforms under his predecessor—such as WFME accreditation, a revised competency-based curriculum and biometric attendance—to strengthen education quality, access and governance.