Dr. Nikhil Tandon Appointed Interim Director of AIIMS Delhi
Senior Endocrinologist Dr Nikhil Tandon To Serve As Interim AIIMS Delhi Director
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Dr. Nikhil Tandon, a senior endocrinologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, has been appointed as the interim director following Dr. M Srinivas's transition to NITI Aayog. This arrangement will last for six months or until a new director is appointed.
- 01Dr. Nikhil Tandon appointed as interim director of AIIMS, Delhi.
- 02Appointment follows Dr. M Srinivas's move to NITI Aayog.
- 03Tandon specializes in cardio-metabolic diseases and diabetes care.
- 04The interim role is effective immediately and lasts for six months.
- 05No additional remuneration will be provided for this assignment.
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Dr. Nikhil Tandon, a prominent endocrinologist and head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, has been appointed as the interim director. This decision follows the appointment of Dr. M Srinivas as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog, India's policy think tank. The arrangement, effective immediately, is in accordance with Rule 9(4) of the AIIMS Rules, 2019, and will remain in place for a period of six months or until a regular director is appointed. Dr. Tandon is recognized for his expertise in cardio-metabolic diseases and diabetes management, and he has contributed significantly to various public health initiatives. Importantly, he will not receive any additional remuneration for taking on this interim role.
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Dr. Tandon's leadership is expected to maintain continuity in AIIMS operations, ensuring that patient care and ongoing research initiatives continue smoothly during this transition period.
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