The AMC Centre & College, Lucknow is proudly hosting the 57th AMC Biennial Conference, a prestigious Army-level tri-service medical conference, from 24–26 March 2025. This significant gathering of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) brings together top medical leadership from the Army, Navy, and Air Force to deliberate on critical issues, share advancements, and shape the future roadmap of military healthcare in India.
As part of the conference proceedings, senior medical leaders, including Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS); Lieutenant General Sadhna S Nair, Director General Medical Services (Army) and Colonel Commandant; Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, DGMS (Navy); and Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, DGMS (Air), paid solemn tribute to the valiant soldiers of the Armed Forces Medical Corps (AMC) at Shradddhanjali, the AMC War Memorial.
The heartfelt homage honored the legacy and supreme sacrifices made by AMC Brave Hearts in service to the nation.
The first session of the conference was chaired by DGAFMS, Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, and focused on tri-service medical matters. The session was attended by an esteemed panel including the DGsMS of the three services, DGDS, DCIDS (Medical), Commandant AMC Centre & College, Commandant AFMC Pune, and other senior dignitaries.
Key strategic and operational issues related to the Armed Forces Medical Services were discussed in depth. The sessions aimed at formulating future-ready policies, enhancing jointness among services, and improving healthcare delivery for both operational and peacetime scenarios.
Emphasis was laid on capability development, research, innovation, and adapting global best practices to meet the unique challenges faced by AFMS.
The 57th AMC Biennial Conference reaffirms the Indian Armed Forces’ unwavering commitment to excellence in military medicine, and the collaborative efforts of tri-service leadership continue to steer AFMS towards a future marked by innovation, integration, and service to the nation.
