Pune: In a milestone event at AFMC Pune (Armed Forces Medical College), five newly trained medical cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces, marking yet another successful year of excellence in military medical education.
Of the five, four officers joined the Indian Army and one the Indian Air Force, during a grand ceremony held at Bharadwaj Auditorium in the presence of top brass, veterans, faculty, and proud families.
The commissioning ceremony was reviewed by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). She congratulated the cadets and highlighted their future role in serving the nation through dedication, expertise, and compassion.
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AFMC Pune: Driving Innovation in Military Medicine
AFMC Pune continues to set national benchmarks in medical research, diagnostics, and simulation-based training. In a major leap forward, the institution has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Genome Sequencing Laboratory, equipped with advanced Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms.
This facility supports precision medicine in oncology, reproductive health, transplant care, and rare genetic disorders.
The Department of Medical Research (DMR) and Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) are driving over a dozen projects exploring epigenetics in diabetes, microRNA expression, and gene polymorphisms in autoimmune conditions and cancers – strengthening the scientific contributions of AFMC to both military and civilian healthcare sectors.
Simulation-Based Skill Training for Future Combat Doctors
AFMC’s commitment to excellence also extends to medical simulation-based training, which is now embedded at all levels of its curriculum.
The college provides life-like scenarios to train students in trauma response, cardiac care, surgical and obstetric emergencies, and laparoscopic techniques—ensuring hands-on preparedness for real-world medical challenges.
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Holistic Development Through Co-Curricular and Community Engagement
In addition to academic and research pursuits, AFMC Pune emphasizes all-round development of cadets through sports, cultural activities, NCC, and community care initiatives like blood donation drives, health awareness camps, and vaccination programs.
These efforts reinforce the institute’s mission of nurturing socially responsible, physically fit, and emotionally resilient future medical leaders.
AFMC Pune continues to uphold its legacy as one of India’s premier medical institutions, contributing to national defense, healthcare innovation, and medical education with a blend of tradition, discipline, and technological advancement.
