Nellore medical college gets PG seats
This achievement is attributed to the efforts of Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who played a key role in securing the seats
TIRUPATI: The A.C. Subbareddy Government Medical College in Nellore has received new postgraduate (PG) seats, granted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The allotment includes five seats in General Surgery and four in Orthopaedics, bringing immense joy to the college administration, students, and their families.
This achievement is attributed to the efforts of Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who played a key role in securing the seats. On August 29, MP Prabhakar Reddy met with National Medical Commission (NMC) Chairman B.N. Gangadhar in Delhi, presenting the case for allocating PG seats in Orthopaedics and General Surgery. He also held discussions with Union Ministers, highlighting the significance of these seats for the region.
Subsequently, NMC officials conducted an assessment of the college before approving the allocation. These new seats are expected to benefit aspiring young doctors and enhance healthcare access for underserved populations in the region.
Government Medical College Principal Dr. Nagaraja Mannar, GGH Superintendent Dr. Sidda Naik, Deputy Superintendents Dr. Mastan Basha and Dr. Narendra, along with other staff members, expressed their delight over the development. Students and their parents also extended their gratitude to MP Prabhakar Reddy for his dedicated efforts.