MNR Medical College has completed its inaugural faculty recruitment drive — announcing senior appointments across all 25 departments, bringing together a team of experienced clinicians, researchers, and educators who collectively represent decades of excellence in medical education and patient care.
Building a great medical college starts with building a great faculty. MNR Medical College has completed its inaugural round of faculty appointments — a process that began in mid-2025 and culminated in February 2026 with the finalisation of appointments across all clinical, para-clinical, and pre-clinical departments. The result is a faculty body that is experienced, credentialed, and deeply committed to MNR's founding vision.
The Recruitment Process
MNR's faculty recruitment was conducted through a rigorous multi-stage process: advertisement across national medical journals and platforms, screening of over 800 applications, shortlisting based on academic credentials and clinical experience, a two-panel interview by the Dean's Committee and Academic Council, and final appointments ratified by the MNR Trust Board. All appointments comply with NMC faculty qualification norms and carry competitive pay packages benchmarked against leading private medical colleges in Karnataka.
Key Appointments by Department
- Dean & Head of Medicine: Dr. Ramesh Nair — MBBS, MD (Medicine), FICP — 30+ years at KMC Mangalore and JIPMER Puducherry
- Medical Director & Prof. of Medicine: Dr. Ananya Krishnamurthy — MBBS, MD, DNB — Pioneer in simulation-based medical education in South India
- Head of General Surgery: Dr. Suresh Kumar — MBBS, MS (Surgery), FRCS — 25+ years including fellowship training in the UK
- Head of Paediatrics: Dr. Meera Nair — MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FIAP — Former senior consultant at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
- Head of Radiodiagnosis: Dr. Priya Hegde — MBBS, MD (Radiology), FICR — Specialist in interventional radiology with 20 years of experience
- Head of Pathology: Dr. Kiran Shetty — MBBS, MD (Pathology), FIAC — Expert in digital pathology and cytology
- Head of Anatomy: Dr. Vijay Rao — MBBS, MS (Anatomy), PhD — Published researcher in gross anatomy and neuroanatomy
"The people in this faculty are not just qualified — they are passionate. Each one of them chose MNR because they believe in what we are building here. That shared conviction is what will make the difference for our students." — Dr. Ramesh Nair, Dean & Principal, MNR Medical College
Faculty Composition
In total, MNR has appointed over 80 full-time faculty members ahead of the 2026 academic year. The faculty body represents a diverse cross-section of Karnataka's medical establishment:
- 40% of faculty hold postgraduate degrees from premier institutions — AIIMS, JIPMER, CMC Vellore, Manipal, and NIMHANS
- 30% have international fellowship or training credentials from the UK, USA, or Australia
- 25% are active researchers with publications in indexed national and international journals
- The faculty gender ratio is 45% women — significantly above the national average for medical college faculty
Faculty at a Glance
80+ full-time appointments · 25 departments covered · Average experience: 18 years per faculty member · 40% from premier national institutions · 30% with international credentials · 45% women faculty
Faculty Induction Program
All newly appointed faculty attended MNR's inaugural Faculty Induction and Orientation Program from March 10–12, 2026 — a three-day intensive program covering MNR's academic philosophy, CBME curriculum implementation, simulation-based teaching methodologies, NMC assessment norms, and the institution's research and publication goals.
Joining the MNR Team
MNR Medical College continues to recruit for select positions across departments. Interested clinicians and academics can view open positions and apply through the careers section of the MNR website or email hr@mnrmedicalcollege.com with their curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their interest in contributing to MNR's founding vision.
