Indian Medical Service: A Nostalgic Legacy or a Future Necessity?

Indian Medical Service: A Nostalgic Legacy or a Future Necessity? | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 11 January 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Indian Medical Service: A Nostalgic Legacy or a Future Necessity? Authors : Bishnu Goswami 0009-0001-4168-8716 [email protected] , D. K. Sharma , Vikas H , and Ananth Naveen Kumar Reddy Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173656082.21836456/v1 1722 views 135 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract The Indian Medical Service (IMS), established by the British colonial government, played a crucial role in both military and civilian healthcare in India until its disbandment post-independence. In recent years, the need for a similar central healthcare service cadre has been highlighted, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed critical gaps in healthcare system and emergency management. The re-establishment of a service cadre for doctors like the IAS and IPS, may become a potential solution to India’s healthcare challenges. It would address healthcare inequality by ensuring the equitable distribution of medical professionals, particularly in rural areas, strengthen government health facilities, and reduce the burden on healthcare workers. Along with this, a medical service cadre could provide better legal protections and personal development opportunities for healthcare workers while ensuring uniform healthcare standards across the country. Reviving the IMS is not just an ideal but a pressing necessity to create a resilient, equitable, and efficient healthcare system in India. Supplementary Material File (manuscript.docx) Download 30.82 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 11 January 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords health administration indian healthcare indian medical service public health Authors Affiliations Bishnu Goswami 0009-0001-4168-8716 [email protected] All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi View all articles by this author D. K. Sharma All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi View all articles by this author Vikas H All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi View all articles by this author Ananth Naveen Kumar Reddy All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 1722 views 135 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Bishnu Goswami, D. K. Sharma, Vikas H, et al. Indian Medical Service: A Nostalgic Legacy or a Future Necessity?. Authorea . 11 January 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173656082.21836456/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. 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