Management
Public/Government
Established In
2001
Courses Offered
M.D. M.S. M.B.B.S.
Human development and enhancing the quality of life of the people are the ultimate objectives of all activities of the Government. The state needs a well qualified man power to handle the health related problems and promotions of positive health.
The department of medical education plays a pivotal role in developing medical, Nursing and para-medical personal to cater to the health needs of the state. The department also has a role to play in establishment and maintenance of well-equipped teaching institutions, which are the premier referral centers from peripheral hospitals. Research is another area of activity for medical education department. The directorate facilitates a comprehensive medical education via various medical, dental and paramedical colleges in the state of Uttarakhand. on the other hand, it also provides standard medical facilities to the patients.
The department of medical education was bifurcated in the year 2013 from the department of medical health services. The separate directorate of medical Education was established in 2013. It is functioning as a separate directorate for the last 04 years. It controls Medical Colleges and attached teaching hospitals as well as Nursing and Paramedical colleges in the state of Uttarakhand.
Secretariat :
| S.No. | Name | Post | office |
| 1 | Shri. Amit Singh Negi IAS | Secretary | 0135-2711439 |
| 2 | Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey IAS | Secretary | 0135-2712064 |
| 3 | Shri Arunendra Singh Chauhan | Add. Secretary | 0135-271203 |
Directorate :
| S.No. | Name | Post | office |
| 1 | Dr. Ashutosh Sayana | Add. Director | 0135-2723028 |
| 2 | Dr H. K Bandhu | Joint Director | 0135-2723028 |
| 3 | Dr Sanjay Gaur | Joint Director | 0135-2723028 |
| 4 | Dr M K Pant | Dy. Director | 0135-2723028 |