Dr Asima becomes first Muslim woman principal of BMCRI

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Dr Asima Banu, who has served at the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) for 23 years, became the first Muslim woman to take charge as the institute's principal.

Dr Asima was widely appreciated for her work as the nodal officer of the Covid ward at the Trauma Care Centre, Victoria Hospital, in 2020.

With Dr Banu’s efforts, patients felt at home and at ease as essential facilities and amenities were provided in the isolation wards. Dr. Banu took personal responsibility for providing patients with essential items such as juice cartons, nail clippers, bathroom supplies, electric kettles, and stand fans.

Having finished her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at BMCRI in the 1990s, she took charge as a faculty member in the microbiology department in 2000.

Since then she has served in various positions, including as quality in-charge and infection control officer, head of the microbiology department at Bowring Hospital, convenor of the medical education unit, and nodal officer of the simulation and skills centre at BMCRI.

Dr Asima Banu took charge of the position at BMCRI on Wednesday. Her appointment serves as a source of motivation for people who want to work in medicine, especially women from minority communities.