Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Mumbai Masala: Medical Education Concerns
Dr. Pravin Shingare, a former director of medical education, visited the FPJ office to discuss the Centre's recent decision to lower marks for post-graduate medical admissions.
He shared concerning insights about the potential decline in the quality of medical education, which could lead to a shortage of good doctors, especially affecting the poor and middle class.
Meanwhile, two inspiring stories from Mumbai highlight resilience and fitness.
Niteen Jakka, who overcame severe knee pain to become a marathon runner at 65, and KA Vishwanathan, a 78-year-old journalist who continued running marathons even after a coronary bypass surgery, showcase the power of determination and a positive mindset.
Dr. Pravin Shingare expressed concerns about the declining state of medical education due to the Centre's decision to reduce marks for post-graduate admissions.
The potential decline in medical education quality could lead to a shortage of good doctors, particularly affecting the poor and middle class.
Niteen Jakka, who struggled with severe knee pain, transformed his health through determination and is now a marathon runner at 65.
KA Vishwanathan, a 78-year-old journalist, continued running marathons even after undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
Both Niteen Jakka and KA Vishwanathan exemplify resilience and the power of a positive mindset in overcoming health challenges.
- Who
- Dr. Pravin Shingare, Niteen Jakka, KA Vishwanathan
- What
- Concerns about medical education and inspiring stories of resilience
- When
- Recent decision by the Centre, 2011-2012 for Niteen Jakka, a couple of years ago for KA Vishwanathan
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To highlight the declining state of medical education and share inspiring stories of resilience and fitness
- Dr. Pravin Shingare
- Former director of medical education
- Centre's Decision
- Drastically reduced marks for post-graduate admissions
- Impact
- Potential decline in the quality of medical education and healthcare
- Niteen Jakka
- 65-year-old marathon runner who overcame knee pain
- KA Vishwanathan
- 78-year-old journalist and marathon runner post-bypass surgery