NEW DELHI: Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, has recently come under intense scrutiny following the tragic rape and murder of a doctor on duty in the institute. In fact, he resigned from his position as the principal of RG Kar on August 12, three days after the incident. On Sunday, he appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the third time, following an alleged connection to the murder.Many people have questioned Ghosh’s professional qualifications and career path as a result of this situation.
Becoming a doctor
Sandip Ghosh’s journey began in the small town of Bangaon, West Bengal. He completed his higher secondary education at Bongaon High School in 1989. Pursuing a career in medicine, Ghosh enrolled at RG Kar Medical College, a prestigious institution in Kolkata, where he earned his medical degree in 1994.
Professional Beginnings and Rise
Ghosh’s early career in medicine was marked by steady progression. Initially, his career appeared unremarkable as he advanced through various roles within the medical field.
However, he rose to prominence when he was appointed as the principal of RG Kar Medical College in 2021. This role was a significant leap, marking a return to the institution where he had completed his medical education.
Before joining RG Kar Medical College, Ghosh was the vice-principal at Calcutta National Medical College. Despite being an orthopaedics professor and surgeon, he had been unable to establish a reputation in the field due to professional irregularities, which later came to light during his tenure at RG Kar Medical College, again fraught with controversy.
Previous controversies
In June 2023, Ghosh faced issues when allegations of corruption emerged. Reports indicated that he was briefly transferred to Murshidabad Medical College amid accusations of financial misconduct and manipulation of tenders. However, he was reinstated to his previous role at RG Kar Medical College within a span of a few days. Ghosh’s eventual return to his alma mater and tenure as principal of RG Kar Medical College was fraught with controversy.
Ghosh’s swift entry to CNMC
As already mentioned, Ghosh resigned from the position of RG Kar Principal on August 12. However, within hours of resigning from RG Kar Medical College, he was reassigned the principal position at Calcutta National Medical College. This swift reassignment raised questions about the decision-making process and the handling of his previous allegations.
Subsequently, the Calcutta High Court intervened on August 13, 2024, ordering Sandip Ghosh to take an extended leave of absence amid ongoing investigations into his actions. Additionally, the court expressed concerns over the speed of his reappointment at Calcutta National Medical College, highlighting irregularities in the management of his career.
Becoming a doctor
Sandip Ghosh’s journey began in the small town of Bangaon, West Bengal. He completed his higher secondary education at Bongaon High School in 1989. Pursuing a career in medicine, Ghosh enrolled at RG Kar Medical College, a prestigious institution in Kolkata, where he earned his medical degree in 1994.
Professional Beginnings and Rise
Ghosh’s early career in medicine was marked by steady progression. Initially, his career appeared unremarkable as he advanced through various roles within the medical field.
However, he rose to prominence when he was appointed as the principal of RG Kar Medical College in 2021. This role was a significant leap, marking a return to the institution where he had completed his medical education.
Before joining RG Kar Medical College, Ghosh was the vice-principal at Calcutta National Medical College. Despite being an orthopaedics professor and surgeon, he had been unable to establish a reputation in the field due to professional irregularities, which later came to light during his tenure at RG Kar Medical College, again fraught with controversy.
Previous controversies
In June 2023, Ghosh faced issues when allegations of corruption emerged. Reports indicated that he was briefly transferred to Murshidabad Medical College amid accusations of financial misconduct and manipulation of tenders. However, he was reinstated to his previous role at RG Kar Medical College within a span of a few days. Ghosh’s eventual return to his alma mater and tenure as principal of RG Kar Medical College was fraught with controversy.
Ghosh’s swift entry to CNMC
As already mentioned, Ghosh resigned from the position of RG Kar Principal on August 12. However, within hours of resigning from RG Kar Medical College, he was reassigned the principal position at Calcutta National Medical College. This swift reassignment raised questions about the decision-making process and the handling of his previous allegations.
Subsequently, the Calcutta High Court intervened on August 13, 2024, ordering Sandip Ghosh to take an extended leave of absence amid ongoing investigations into his actions. Additionally, the court expressed concerns over the speed of his reappointment at Calcutta National Medical College, highlighting irregularities in the management of his career.
