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July 6th, 2016, 05:49 PM
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College of Nursing AFMC Pune—Alumni
Can you provide me the names and some details for the Notable Alumni of FMC or Armed Forces Medical College (India)? The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a medical college in Pune, India, in the state of Maharashtra. The college is managed by the Indian Armed Forces. It was established in May 1948 after World War II. Its affiliated hospitals include Command Hospital (Southern Command), Military Hospital (Cardio Thoracic Centre), Artificial Limb Centre and Military Hospital (Khadki). Medical Journal Armed Forces of India (MJAFI) is a professional journal sponsored by the Armed Forces Medical Services and published by the AFMC. It is presently affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Notable Alumni Lt Gen Punita Arora (Retd) PVSM, VSM, SM, She was former director general medical services Navy. She is also the first lady army officer to reach the rank of lieutenant general, the second highest rank in the Indian Army She was also the first woman Vice Admiral of the Indian Navy. Maj Surendra Poonia (Retd), He is international award-winning sportsman, record holder in the Limca Book of Records, physician and former Special Forces officer of the Indian Army. He is the first Indian athlete with the rare distinction of having won medals in power-lifting and athletic events in 4 consecutive world championships. He also contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Sikar, Rajasthan for the Aam Aadmi Party. Soumya Swaminathan (scientist), Paediatrician and Clinical Scientist She is known for her works in Tuberculosis. She is currently positioned as Secretary, Department of Health Research - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of Biomedical research. She was the former director of National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis. She is the daughter of M.S.Swaminathan. Contact Detail: Armed Forces Medical College Pune Cantonment, Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra 411040 020 2633 4209 Last edited by Neelurk; April 3rd, 2020 at 11:33 AM. |
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