Official data now shows the country could also be headed for a critical shortage of cardiovascular surgeons and cardiologists. According to Dr Shiv Choudhary, professor and HoD, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, AIIMS, the pattern of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) and cardiology gradually falling off the map has been visible for some time. For one, from the 2018 NEET, students will appear for speciality wise examinations rather than the broad speciality format of last year. Andhra Pradesh had cited Article 371 to deny seats to outside students — it was finally settled in court. Says Dr Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, till a few years ago, heart doctors were considered “glamorous” and the superspecialities much in demand.

Source: Indian Express April 08, 2018 23:28 UTC