Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hosted a special luncheon interaction at his New Delhi residence for a group of medical professionals from Delhi-NCR who had studied at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu.
The gathering served as a reunion for several of Dr. Jitendra Singh’s former students, many of whom were taught by him during his tenure as Professor of Medicine and Diabetes at GMC Jammu, before he entered full-time public life. Over the years, the former students have established distinguished careers in clinical medicine, medical education, research and healthcare administration.
Dr. Jitendra Singh recalled his long association with GMC Jammu and expressed happiness at meeting his former students after several years. He said that for a teacher, few experiences are more rewarding than witnessing students progress in their careers, occupy positions of responsibility and contribute meaningfully to society.
The doctors attending the interaction also shared memories of their college days and recalled attending Dr. Jitendra Singh’s classes. Their conversations reflected on their academic experiences, professional journeys and the guidance they received during their formative years in medicine. The occasion provided an opportunity to reconnect with their former teacher while celebrating the achievements of their batchmates.
The alumni represented a wide range of medical specialities. Their areas of expertise included general medicine, neurology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, psychiatry, pharmacology, paediatrics, gastroenterology, hepatology, radiology, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. Several alumni are currently holding senior clinical, academic or administrative responsibilities at leading hospitals and medical institutions in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring areas.
Among those attending were Dr. Sheikh Yasir Islam, Professor of Medicine at Lady Hardinge Medical College; Dr. Sumbul Erum, who is in private practice in Noida; Dr. Sujata Thapa and Dr. Padma Lahdol of RML Hospital; Dr. Akhil, Associate Professor of Neurology at Lady Hardinge Medical College; and Dr. Atul, an oncologist at Max Hospital, Noida.
Other former students included Dr. Ekta Arora of GIMS, Dr. Sanjay Fotedar, Professor of Pulmonary Medicine in Rohtak, Dr. Shikhaa Mahajan of SHKM Government Medical College, Mewat, and Dr. Heena Kudyar, a plastic surgeon at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj. Dr. Himani Kudyar, a pathologist associated with diagnostic centres in Gurugram, was also present.
The reunion also included professionals serving in senior roles across major healthcare institutions. These included Dr. Ashwani, Medical Director and Surgical Oncologist at BLK Hospital; Dr. Gagan, Professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS; Dr. Navy Gupta, Professor of Pharmacology at Army Medical College, Delhi; Dr. Shivani Deswal, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram; and Dr. Ashish Mahajan, Chief Radiologist and Director of Mahajan Diagnostic Centre, Nuh and Pratham MRI, Gurugram.
Dr. Rinky Anand Gupta, Ophthalmologist and Director of Eye Care at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali; Dr. Abhishek Chandra Gupta of the Ministry of Finance; Dr. Ankush Sharma of AIIMS in hospital administration; Dr. S. P. Byotra of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; and Dr. Namita Kaul, Senior Neurologist at Medanta Hospital, Noida, were also among the participants.
The interaction highlighted the varied professional paths followed by the alumni since their years at GMC Jammu. From patient care and medical education to specialised treatment and healthcare management, the former students continue to make contributions across different segments of the health sector.
The luncheon ultimately became a celebration of the enduring bond between a teacher and his students. For the alumni, it offered an opportunity to revisit cherished memories of their medical education, while for Dr. Jitendra Singh, the gathering was a moment of pride in seeing his former students develop successful careers and serve society in diverse capacities.
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