File photo NEW DELHI: The appointmen tof M Srinivas as a member of NITI Aayog has set off transition at AIIMS with an interim director likely to be named before govt appoints a full-time head.With his move, there is no immediate clarity on who will take charge. Officials said the selection of a full-time director could take several months, and in the interim, the institute is likely to be led by the senior-most faculty member, in line with past practice.Names doing the rounds include senior faculty such as Dr Nikhil Tandon, professor and head of endocrinology, Dr Radhika Tandon, Chief, Professor of Ophthalmology and Prof Sandeep Chauhan head of cardiac anaesthesia department, though sources cautioned that no decision has been taken yet. “There are established conventions, but nothing is final yet. Typically, the senior-most person is asked to hold charge,” a senior doctor said.Srinivas still had time left in his tenure. Officials said the government is expected to move quickly to ensure continuity.Srinivas, who took charge in Sept 2022, succeeded Randeep Guleria with his three-year tenure no seeing major controversies, though early on the institute faced a ransomware attack that crippled servers. AIIMS Delhi has traditionally favoured internal leadership, with many directors rising through the ranks. Srinivas, too, had prior links with the institute before his 2022 appointment, alhtough he had not applied for the post and was picked from a wider panel considered by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNSA Ajit Doval Meets UAE President In Abu Dhabi, Holds Talks On West Asia, Energy SecurityIndia Uzbekistan Forces Complete Dustlik 2026 With Seamless Joint Mission ValidationBJP MP Ravi Kishan Alleges ‘Politics of Fear’ in WB, Claims Voters Rising Against Violence & ThreatsDRDO Unveils Next-Gen Armoured Platforms Designed For Multi-Terrain Combat And Rapid DeploymentRahul Gandhi Reacts to Cong Worker Killing in WB, Seeks Strict Action and JusticeEngine Failure Forces Emergency Evacuation of Swiss Delhi-Zurich Flight; Six InjuredManipur Govt Addresses COCOMI Demands After Protesters Clash With Police During March To CM’S HousePM Modi Condemns Shooting Near White House Dinner, Says ‘Violence Has No Place’Strait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’123PhotostoriesUTI symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: How a simple infection can lead to kidney damage5 moments when you should never scold your child (and what to do instead)6 Indian foods that were shaped by the Mughal eraAncient Indian wisdom in modern life: Lessons from the Bhagavad GitaPuffy eyes that won’t go away? Why it could signal kidney trouble, and when to get tested8 surprising benefits of drinking lassi regularly in summersFrom not wanting to marry outside her religion to facing mistreatment by senior actors on TV sets: Reem Shaikh gets candidBengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper To Hit Tracks From August 1: All You Need To Know7 yoga poses that people with high BP can do safelyHeatwave sweeps cities: What to expect ahead?123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
NEW DELHI: The appointmen tof M Srinivas as a member of NITI Aayog has set off transition at AIIMS with an interim director likely to be named before govt appoints a full-time head.With his move, there is no immediate clarity on who will take charge. Officials said the selection of a full-time director could take several months, and in the interim, the institute is likely to be led by the senior-most faculty member, in line with past practice.Names doing the rounds include senior faculty such as Dr Nikhil Tandon, professor and head of endocrinology, Dr Radhika Tandon, Chief, Professor of Ophthalmology and Prof Sandeep Chauhan head of cardiac anaesthesia department, though sources cautioned that no decision has been taken yet. “There are established conventions, but nothing is final yet. Typically, the senior-most person is asked to hold charge,” a senior doctor said.Srinivas still had time left in his tenure. Officials said the government is expected to move quickly to ensure continuity.Srinivas, who took charge in Sept 2022, succeeded Randeep Guleria with his three-year tenure no seeing major controversies, though early on the institute faced a ransomware attack that crippled servers. AIIMS Delhi has traditionally favoured internal leadership, with many directors rising through the ranks. Srinivas, too, had prior links with the institute before his 2022 appointment, alhtough he had not applied for the post and was picked from a wider panel considered by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet.
