Shillong, May 6: Renowned oncologist and former Director of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Dr AC Kataki, has joined the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya’s P A Sangma International Medical College & Hospital as its Medical Administrator.
Dr Kataki brings decades of experience in oncology, hospital administration, and public health systems. Under his leadership, the Dr B. Borooah Cancer Institute — which operates under a joint administrative framework of the Government of India and the Government of Assam, with functional support from the Department of Atomic Energy and technical linkage to the Tata Memorial Centre — saw “remarkable advancements in cancer care delivery, research, and institutional governance,” USTM said.
A long-time well-wisher of the university, Dr Kataki has closely observed USTM’s journey from “when it started with just a single computer and a handful of students” to its present stature as one of the region’s leading educational institutions.
Soon after assuming charge, Dr Kataki held an extensive interaction with senior faculty, deans, and administrative officials, focusing on strengthening institutional systems, enhancing clinical governance, and aligning academic and healthcare delivery standards with national benchmarks.
During the interaction, Dr Kataki emphasised the importance of transparency, accountability, and system-driven functioning in healthcare institutions.
He “expressed his commitment to bringing greater transparency to administrative and clinical processes, ensuring efficiency, ethical practices, and patient-centric care.”
The session was attended by the principals of the P A Sangma International Medical College, the International Academy of Medical Sciences, and the USTM Nursing Institute, along with key university stakeholders.
Welcoming him, the university leadership said USTM has emerged as one of the best institutions in the region, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community service. The appointment is expected to further elevate the standards of the university’s healthcare services and medical education framework.
The P A Sangma International Medical College & Hospital, named after former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma continues to evolve as a premier hub for medical education and healthcare in Northeast India. With Dr Kataki at the helm of medical administration, the institution “is poised to achieve new milestones in clinical excellence, research innovation, and integrated healthcare delivery,” USTM added.
