The Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) is grappling with a critical shortage of doctors following a disappointing response to its recent call for temporary medical staff. Despite advertising vacancies across nearly all departments, only three to four departments, including OBG, general surgery, and orthopaedics, received any applications—leaving most posts vacant.
According to officials, low pay scales and a general reluctance among medical professionals to relocate to Mandya are key reasons for the poor turnout. The staffing crunch is significantly affecting the hospital’s ability to deliver quality care, particularly as MIMS handles around 2,000–2,500 outpatients daily, many of whom travel from Chamarajanagar and Mysuru districts.
Dr. Narasimha Swamy, Director of MIMS, expressed concern over the situation, stating, “We opened applications for several departments including general medicine, ENT, paediatrics, radiology, biochemistry, and forensic science, but only a handful responded. We plan to issue another call shortly, and if the vacancies persist, we’ll escalate the matter to higher authorities.”
The shortage is placing immense pressure on current medical staff, with patient numbers continuing to rise and doctors being forced to work beyond their limits. Authorities are now considering alternative solutions to address the crisis, but without addressing the issues of compensation and regional preference, long-term recruitment remains a major challenge.
The staffing deficit threatens not only healthcare delivery in Mandya but also impacts surrounding districts that depend on MIMS for medical services.
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