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Medical Reforms Announced as Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge of Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

Vijayawada | May 8, 2025 Gold Medals to Top Medical Students – Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge as APMC Chairman, Announces Reforms In a proud and reform-oriented event held at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Dr. Daggumati Sreehari Rao officially took charge as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) and also felicitated meritorious medical students with Gold Medals recognizing their excellence in academics. Dr. Sreehari Rao, who brings over four decades of committed service to the medical field, expressed heartfelt gratitude to: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav And specially thanked Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari Garu, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajahmundry) and BJP Andhra Pradesh State President, for her constant encouragement and support to the medical fraternity and public health sector. He pledged to act as a bridge between doctors and the public, ensuring transparent, ethical, and modernized practices in medical governance. Key Announcements: Annual gold medal felicitation for deserving students. New online doctor registration and renewal system (5-year cycle). CME credit relaxations for senior doctors aged above 70. Strict regulation and immediate action on unethical practices, complaints, and fake registrations. Clarity in guidelines for foreign medical graduates, aligning with NMC norms. Honored Guests: Sri Pathuri Nagabhushanam, BJP State Spokesperson Dr. S. Bala Raju, State President Elect – 2025 Dr. P. S. Sharma, State President Elect – 2026 Dr. P. Srinivas, General Secretary – APNA & Past President Dr. Madhu Sudan Sharma, Past President – APNA Dr. P. Hariprasad, Jana Sena District President – Chittoor Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, BJP District General Secretary Dr. Ramkishore, State Coordinator – Medical & Health APMC Leadership in Attendance: Dr. Gogenini Sujata, Vice Chairperson Dr. K. Subba Naidu, Member Dr. Suryadevara Keshavarao Babu, Member Dr. Swarna Geetha, Member Dr. I. Ramesh, Registrar The event marked a turning point in medical education reform and professional regulation, setting a high benchmark for transparency, recognition, and progress in Andhra Pradesh’s healthcare system.