1st July of every year is celebrated as Doctor’s day in India. A day completely dedicated to doctors for their incomparable job they do for securing life on this planet. Last year, a report was released claiming that life expectancy rate of India has increased by 5 years (from 62.3 to 67.3 in males and 63.9 to 69.6 in females). Many factors are responsible for this increase but most prominently doctors must be given the credit of this enhancement of life expectancy. They have the responsibility of sustaining life on earth.
Army and Doctor: India has gone through battle which taught us the way of winning a war. The relation of soldiers and doctors is a long history and with several chapters. Causality is the friend of armed forces and doctors are always required to avert them and revive the josh in the soldiers. Their presence is observed in almost all tasks and activities, whether it be any operation, any war or even in GTO ground of SSB. They are always ready to pacify any causality either minor or major.
Medical Corps as a Job: Army aspirant also have an option of medical corps as a good option as their career in Army. An officer in medical is also a soldier with its duty a bit different from a common soldier. But, their job is not replaceable by any other soldier. A passionate Army aspirant can also apply to choose medical subjects and can opt this stream to fulfill their dream and serve the nation.
How to be a Part of Medical Corps?
AFMC Exam: After completing your 12th class, medical students can apply for AFMC examination as an alternate to NDA examination. Candidate having 50% or above marks in English, 60 % or above aggregate in three science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). An objective exam is conducted for selection of eligible students which is succeeded by an interview and medical examination of the candidates.
SSC After MBBS: Aspirants who have completed their MBBS in 1st or second attempt and have completed their internship are eligible for the entry. The interested candidates can apply for it, after confirming eligibility and age (45 years). The selection is done on the basis of an interview conducted by the board of officers in New Delhi. Selected candidates will be subsequently examined medically. The final merit list will be the final result of the candidates.
BDS Entry: BDS entry is for candidates who wanted to join the armed forces in Army Dental Corps. The applicant must have passed BDS with 60% in a final year for the permanent commission and 55% for the short commission. The shortlisted students will be called for interview and selected ones will be sent for a medical test and final merit list will be generated.
Doctors are the life savers and are an undetectable part of a healthy society. They never come to the limelight but are the very important for supporting the life on the planet. This day shroud be given to the doctors who’s presence have made us relax.
So we all wish all the Doctors Happy National Doctors’ Day
JAI HIND!
