Archive · 21 May 2025
Santanu Sen Appears Before WBMC Over Qualification Dispute
Santanu Sen, a doctor and former politician, was asked to explain why he was using a special medical title (FRCP) on his letterhead without officially registering it with the West Bengal Medical Council.
Sen says he tried to register the title and paid the fee but the council didn't respond.
He thinks the notice is unfair.
He went to a meeting with the council to answer their questions.
Former MP Santanu Sen appeared before the WBMC's penal and ethical committee.
The appearance was in response to a show-cause notice regarding the use of FRCP on his letterhead without registration.
Sen claims he repeatedly requested registration of his FRCP qualification and paid the fee.
He alleges the council failed to respond to his application and sees the notice as personal.
Sen is a medical graduate with a post-graduation in radiology.
- Who
- Santanu Sen, former MP and doctor.
- What
- Sen appeared before WBMC penal and ethics committee.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)
- Why
- To respond to a show-cause notice regarding the use of FRCP without registration.
Sen's Perspective
WBMC's Perspective
Issue of Registration
Sen's Perspective
Sen's claims of ignored application and vendetta.
WBMC's Perspective
WBMC issued a show-cause notice regarding unregistered FRCP usage.
- Person Involved
- Santanu Sen
- Organization
- West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)
- Issue
- Use of FRCP without registration
- Sen's Qualification
- FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians)
- Sen's Claims
- Application ignored and fee paid
- Sen's Response
- Appeared before committee, calls notice 'personal vendetta'