New Delhi, Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday appointed Nandini Sharma, Director-Professor, Community Medicine, as the Dean of the Maulana Azad Medical College here with immediate effects.

In an order, Health Secretary Padmini Singla said Dr. Sushil Kumar has already been relieved from the duties of Dean's post with effect from May 20 after attaining the age of 62 years.

"The Lt. Governor, Delhi is pleased to appoint Dr. Nandini Sharma, Director Professor (Community Medicine) as Dean, MAMC with immediate effect for all purposes," the order said.

Sushil Kumar to continue to work as Director Professor (Ophthalmology) at MAMC till further orders, the order said.