AFMC likely to get Institute of National Importance tag soon

AFMC recently celebrated the platinum jubilee with a two-day event from April 30 to May 1. During the event, Lt Gen Daljit Singh, director general, of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) said that the medical institute is soon expected to get the Institute of National Importance (INI) tag. Read here to know more.

While celebrating the platinum jubilee of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, Lt Gen Daljit Singh, director general, of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) said that the medical college is expected to get the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) this year. 

“We expect that AFMC will get the status of Institute of national importance within the next six months,” he said at a press conference.

“A centre of excellence in medical education and research, AFMC has firmly established itself as one of the top medical colleges in the country. According to various surveys, AFMC was ranked 37th among the best medical schools globally,” he added, as reported by Indian Express.

The event was attended by high-ranking officers and civilian dignitaries from across the country.

Eminent medical professionals shared their knowledge through orations, panel discussions, and symposiums. The event also included a panel discussion on the contributions of alumni to AFMC, a Clinicopathological Case Discussion, and a debate on the topic of "Artificial Intelligence - A boon for clinicians."

PRO Defence Pune tweeted, "Lt Gen Daljit Singh, AVSM VSM PHS, DGAFMS & Sr Col Comdt (AMC), Mr Naveen Jindal, President & Founder of Flag Foundation of India, & Lt Gen DP Vats, PVSM SM VSM (Retd), MP in presence of senior military officials & civilian dignitaries hoisted 108 ft National flag at AFMC Pune."

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