Indore MGM Medical College Residents Accuse Neurosurgery HOD Of Calling Them 'Donkeys' And 'Stupid' Before Patients, Allege Exam Threats
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A dispute between MGM Medical College’s Neurosurgery Department head, Dr Paresh Sodhiya, and resident doctors has escalated, with three of the five aggrieved doctors yet to return to duty. The residents allege public humiliation, threats of academic punishment, excessive working hours and being made to pay for departmental facilities. Speaking to Free Press on condition…
In Indore's MGM Medical College, a dispute has erupted between Neurosurgery Department head Dr Paresh Sodhiya and five resident doctors. The three doctors who have not yet returned to duty claim they were publicly humiliated and threatened with academic consequences by Sodhiya, who allegedly referred to them as "donkeys" and "stupid" in front of patients.
The residents also allege they were tasked with menial duties typically reserved for lower-ranked staff and forced to cover departmental expenses, such as replacing a commode and repairing an air conditioner. When they protested, Sodhiya allegedly threatened to fail them in exams. Despite ongoing tensions, the Junior Doctors’ Association stepped in to support the affected residents.
Currently, only one doctor has returned to work while three remain absent, with the fifth having resigned. MGM Medical College Dean Dr Arvind Ghanghoria has convened multiple meetings to mediate the situation, stating that conciliation has taken place and two doctors have returned to duty.
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