PGI Chandigarh Reports 28.58 Lakh OPD Visits in 2025; 32 Departments to Get Assistant Professors
PGIMER Chandigarh recorded 28.58 lakh OPD visits in 2025, with plans to appoint assistant professors across 32 departments to strengthen patient care and academic services.
Akanksha jain 
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh recorded 28.58 lakh outpatient department (OPD) visits in 2025, reflecting sustained high patient inflow at the premier institute.
To strengthen patient care and academic capacity, authorities have announced plans to appoint assistant professors across 32 departments. The move is expected to enhance clinical services, reduce workload pressures, and improve teaching and research output.
Rising Patient Footfall
PGIMER continues to serve as a major referral center for patients from multiple northern states, contributing to the significant OPD volume recorded last year. The growing demand underscores the need for expanded staffing and infrastructure support.
Hospital administrators have emphasized that increased faculty strength will help streamline consultations and improve patient experience.
Boost to Academic and Clinical Services
The addition of assistant professors across 32 departments aims to balance academic responsibilities with patient care delivery. Officials say the appointments will support specialized services and reduce waiting times in high-demand units.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to enhance healthcare capacity in public institutions while maintaining PGIMER’s reputation for advanced medical education and research.
Strengthening Public Healthcare
With consistently high patient loads, the institute’s expansion plans reflect ongoing efforts to address workforce demands in tertiary care settings.
Healthcare experts note that investments in faculty recruitment are critical to sustaining quality care in major public hospitals serving large populations.
