In a grand ceremony, the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune commissioned 112 medical graduates from its 58th batch into the Indian Armed Forces on April 25, 2024. The event took place at the Capt Devashish Sharma, Kirti Chakra Parade Ground at AFMC.
The chief guest of the event was Lt Gen Daljit Singh, the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps. He reviewed the parade, which was led by medical cadet (now Lieutenant) Sushil Kumar Singh.
Lt Gen Singh congratulated the newly commissioned officers, encouraging them to serve the nation and the armed forces with dedication. He wished them a successful and prosperous career in the military. The commissioning was a proud moment for the cadets, many of whom had performed exceptionally well in the MUHS winter 2023 examinations.
Top Honors and Achievements
The ceremony was a testament to the achievements of the cadets from the 58th batch of AFMC. A total of 147 cadets graduated, including five from friendly foreign countries. Of the 112 cadets commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services, 87 were Gentlemen Cadets and 25 were Lady Cadets. They were distributed among the three branches: 88 to the Army, 10 to the Navy, and 14 to the Air Force.
In recognition of their academic success, an awards presentation followed the commissioning ceremony. The prestigious ‘President’s Gold Medal’ went to Flying Officer Ayush Jaiswal, while the ‘Kalinga Trophy’ was awarded to Surgeon Sub Lieutenant Bani Kaur. These awards are among the most coveted in the college, symbolizing excellence in both academics and military training.
A Distinguished Legacy
AFMC, ranked among the top five medical colleges in India, has a storied history of providing quality medical education and healthcare services. In 2023, it was awarded the President’s Colour by the Honourable President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, acknowledging 75 years of dedicated service to the nation. The college also received the Chief of Defence Staff Unit Citation from General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in March 2024.
The event was attended by senior serving officers, veterans, faculty members, medical and nursing cadets, as well as the families of the newly commissioned officers. The ceremony, which included a Passing out Parade, was organized under the guidance of Lieutenant General Narendra Kotwal, AVSM, SM, VSM, Director & Commandant, and Maj Gen Giriraj Singh, Dean & Deputy Commandant, AFMC.
The commissioning of the 58th batch marks a significant milestone in the history of AFMC and the Indian Armed Forces, as these new officers are poised to serve their country with honor and dedication.
