The College is located in Pune
The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) was set up in 1948 in the immediate post-world war period. On the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee, remnants of the Indian Army Medical Corps units were amalgamated into one unit to create the Armed Forces Medical College. Over the past 50 years, it has grown in its functions and has become one of the premier medical colleges of the country.
Campus
The College is located in Pune, a city with wonderful geographical location and a history steeped in political, educational and military traditions. Established almost four centuries ago the city of Pune has witnessed spectacular advancements while still retaining its ancient flavour and distinct character. The history of Pune is replete with legends of brave warriors, staunch patriots, artists, craftsmen and artisans of great talent, saints, sages and savants. It has been the seat of the Great Maratha power at one time and still remains a politically influential city. Surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain ranges, 2000 feet above mean sea level, Pune today is a centre for educational advancement, technological excellence and cultural exchange. it has often been called the educational capital of India.
The location of various defence training and Research and Development establishments like the National Defence Academy (NDA), College of Military Engineering, Army School of Physical Training, Military Intelligence Training School, Army Institute of Technology of Armament Technology, Armament Research & Development Establishment, etc,.
College Building
The college buildings are a quaint mixture of the old and the new. While the Dean's office and the undergraduate wing are located in old buildings dating back to 1876, the main college building was specially constructed in 1956. Its landscaped lawns and an imposing facade, houses the main administrative offices, the PG wing, major departments and the main library.
The college has two large auditoria. A new building is being constructed to house 18 departments and will be completed by 1998. Many more new buildings are being constructed in Revised Master Plan and the college will become self sufficient and technical and residential accommodation besides all recreational facilities for students and staff.
AFMC Library.
The Armed Forces Medical College has multiple roles to perform. These are primarily training of medical undergraduates and post-graduates, dental postgraduates, nursing cadets and paramedical staff. Patient care forms an integral part of its training curriculum and the attached hospitals benefits from the expertise available at AFMC.
The institution is responsible for providing the entire pool of specialists and super specialists to Armed Forces by giving them in service training. Thus AFMC forms the backbone of high quality professional medical care being provided to the clientele, which in the ultimate analysis, affects considerable financial saving to the Government besides contributing largely to the morale of the fighting forces. The college is also involved in conducting research in various medical subjects as well as those aspects which would affect the morale and performance of the Armed Forces both in war and peace.
Teaching
The AFMC is designated to train at any one time, a large number of officers, undergraduate students, student nurses, junior commissioned Officer (JCOs) and other ranks (ORs).
Postgraduate Training
Postgraduate (PG) training has been taken up since the inception of the College. All the courses are recognised by the University of Pune and Medical Council of India (MCI). PG degree courses run for duration of 3 years leading to the award of MD and MS degree for medical/surgical specialties and MD (HA) for hospital administration.
PG diploma courses are of 2 years duration, leading to award of diploma in the concerned specialties. The specialties covered are : Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Preventive & Social Medicine, Opthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Anesthesiology, TB & Chest Diseases, Psychiatry, Dermatology & Venereology, Orthopedics and Hospital Administration.
In addition, post doctoral degrees are offered in the following specialties : DM degree in Cardiology and M Ch degree in Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery and Reconstructuve surgery. The college is also recognised for Ph.D. in many of the specialties as per the guidelines and approval of Pune University. Postgraduate dental courses are available in Prosthetic dentistry, Oral surgery, Periodontal surgery and Orthodontics. These dental courses are recognised by Bombay University leading to award of the MDS. degree.
Graduate Wing
The graduate wing of AFMC was established in August 1962. The aim of starting this wing was to increase the intake of medical graduates into the armed Forces. The graduate wing is affiliated to the University of Pune and is recognised by the Medical Council of India for conducting 4 years and 6 months teaching programme leading to MBBS degree. The first batch passed MBBS in Oct 1966.
Admission to MBBS course are on the basis of an objective type written examination conducted in 28 centres across India. This is followed by an interview and then after the final selection, 130 students are admitted to the College. of these, 25 are girls. All these students are liable to serve in the medical services of the Armed Forces on successful completion of MBBS. In 1996, 51,000 candidates appeared for the entrance test and every year the number is rising substantially.
The college is fully residential with separate hostels for boys and girls. Residence in the hostels is mandatory for all the cadets for the entire duration of the course. The Boys Hostel is housed in a building which was built in 1965 and comprises of 13 blocks of 3 floors each. There are a total of 277 rooms of approximately 8 sq m area (single seaters) and 162 rooms of approximately 18.5 sq m area (double of triple seaters). All the rooms are fully furnished.
The girl's hostel was constructed in 1984 and can accommodate 130 cadets in 70 single seater and 30 double seater rooms. A new Boys Hostel block is under construction. There are a total of five messes, four for boys and one for girls.l Free messing is provided to all medical cadets.
This college is unique in many ways. It is the only medical college in Asia where all expenses are paid by the Government. Students receive free tuition, free lodging and boarding, uniforms, book subsidies and an allowance for upkeep of the uniforms. There are extensive facilities for sports, including tennis, squash, basketball and a swimming pool. An open air cinema hall screens two films a week within the college campus. Canteen facilities for defence personnel are also extended to the students.
The teaching departments of AFMC are well staffed with dedicated staff members. Lectures, practical, demonstrations and clinics are well planned and conducted round the year except for 2 short vacations. Students in the clinical terms derive experience from the wards of the affiliated hospitals. The students of AFMC have always proved that they stand heads and shoulders above the others by producing consistently the best results in the University of Pune.
AFMC provides broad based non-academic exposure too. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and many have excelled in this arena. There are a large number of societies and clubs like the Student Scientific Society, Hobbies Club, Debating Club, Adventure Club, Musimatics etc where students can pursue extra-academic interests. They are encouraged to participate in competitions and conferences all over the country for development of all round personality and office like qualities. They have also won many laurels in debates, quiz contests and youth festivals in Pune and outside. Over 4000 doctors have graduated from AFMC till now.
Commissioning Ceremony
On successfully passing the final MBBS examination, the students of AFMC are formally inducted into the Armed Forces Medical Services after an impressive commissioning ceremony which is held twice a year, in January and July. They are commissioned as officers in the rank of Lieutenant or equivalent in the Army, Navy or Air Force. To undergo the mandatory intemship training they are posted at various recognised service hospitals for one year. Thereafter, they are granted the rank of Captain in the Army or equivalent ranks in the Navy or Air Force.
Nursing Training
The Nursing College Wing or AFMC conducts a four years course for B.Sc. (Nursing) and a condensed two years course for post-certificate candidates to convert them to B.Sc. (Nursing), Sp. courses in OT/Ortho/Burns.
In-Services courses (Officers).
Regular refresher courses for servicing officers are conducted 2 to 3 times a year.
Para-medical courses
Professional training of nursing assistants, to convert them into specialised technicians for various departments, is the responsibility of this college. Twenty such courses are run by the college in a year.
Research
AFMC is continuously involved in conducting research. The various departments are very active in taking up research projects either under departmental sponsorship or under the auspices of Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC). Apart from service oriented projects, research inclinical and laboratory subjects is also carried out. AFMC has the facility for animal house, hatcheries for disease producing insects, and a virology and bacteriology bank for these purposes. AFMC is a research and referral centre for confirmation of disease, identification of pathogens (viral and bacterial) and classification of blood disorders. AFMC acts as a referral centre, designated by WHO for certain diseases i.e. HIV-regional laboratory and centre for rickettsial diseases.
AFMC Departments
All the departments are staffed by qualified faculty members who are recognised teachers of Pune University and fulfill the requirements of MCI. The medical teachers are mainly Armed Forces specialist officers, selected by the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and are posted to AFMC for tenure appointments of four years or more. Civilian faculty members are selected through UPSC, mainly in the pre clinical and para clinical subjects.
All the departments are actively involved in teaching and training of undergraduate and post graduate students as well as providing services for patient care. Where as the department take lectures, tutorials and practical classes in AFMC, the clinical training is conducted at Command Hospital (CH) Southern Command (SC) Pune and other affiliated hospitals. Most of the staff members are recognised examiners of Pune University and other Universities. A number of faculty members are on the panel of MCI Inspectors.
Medicine
A Department of Medicine imparts clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students and provides patient care. Medical care is provided through outpatient clinics, indoor admissions and ICU care. The students and trainees can see a wide variety of medical disorders ranging from general medical patients to those suffering from disorders relating to cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, rheumatology, hematology, respiratory disorders and critical care. Facilities for specialised investigations and treatment are available in the affiliated hospitals. The patient load consists of service personnel, their dependants and civilians.
Pediatrics
The practical training in pediatrics is imparted in a well equipped 90 bedded ward and a 8 bedded level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which has facilities to look after very premature and low birth weight babies and provides them with advanced life support. The NICU is equipped with ventilator, incubator, pulse oximeter and other non-invasive monitoring devices.
Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry provides indoor & outdoor facilities for psychiatric disorders. The special services provided are, Child Guidance Clinic, ECT facilities, Biofeedback Equipment and Psychotherapists session.
Dermatology & Venereology
This department is a major referral centre for skin disorders, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS patients.
Surgery
Department of surgery and the allied specialised branches carry out a wide variety of surgical work. It includes general surgery of very high order including correction of complex congenital anomalies, operations for portal hypertension, gastrointestinal malignancies, vascular and microvascular surgery, spinal and cranial surgery and open heart surgery.
A well planned and fully equipped experimental animal operation theatre provides facilities for surgical research, experimental work and hands on training to postgraduate students on performing common surgical procedures on animals. Continuing medical education is an essential academic aspects of the professional activities of the department.
Orthopedics
The department of Orthopedics provides facilities for treatment of orthopedic problems including total hip and knee joint replacement, arthoscopic facilities, internal fixation implants, external fixtures etc.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Department provides obstetrical and gynecological services to CH (SC) and Cantonment General Hospital. Regular antenatal and postnatal clinics are run by the department with facilities for ultrasound and electronic foetal monitoring. Special gynecological services include microtubal surgery, laparoscopic video-endoscopy besides conventional surgery.
Campus
The College is located in Pune, a city with wonderful geographical location and a history steeped in political, educational and military traditions. Established almost four centuries ago the city of Pune has witnessed spectacular advancements while still retaining its ancient flavour and distinct character. The history of Pune is replete with legends of brave warriors, staunch patriots, artists, craftsmen and artisans of great talent, saints, sages and savants. It has been the seat of the Great Maratha power at one time and still remains a politically influential city. Surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain ranges, 2000 feet above mean sea level, Pune today is a centre for educational advancement, technological excellence and cultural exchange. it has often been called the educational capital of India.
The location of various defence training and Research and Development establishments like the National Defence Academy (NDA), College of Military Engineering, Army School of Physical Training, Military Intelligence Training School, Army Institute of Technology of Armament Technology, Armament Research & Development Establishment, etc,.
College Building
The college buildings are a quaint mixture of the old and the new. While the Dean's office and the undergraduate wing are located in old buildings dating back to 1876, the main college building was specially constructed in 1956. Its landscaped lawns and an imposing facade, houses the main administrative offices, the PG wing, major departments and the main library.
The college has two large auditoria. A new building is being constructed to house 18 departments and will be completed by 1998. Many more new buildings are being constructed in Revised Master Plan and the college will become self sufficient and technical and residential accommodation besides all recreational facilities for students and staff.
AFMC Library.
The Armed Forces Medical College has multiple roles to perform. These are primarily training of medical undergraduates and post-graduates, dental postgraduates, nursing cadets and paramedical staff. Patient care forms an integral part of its training curriculum and the attached hospitals benefits from the expertise available at AFMC.
The institution is responsible for providing the entire pool of specialists and super specialists to Armed Forces by giving them in service training. Thus AFMC forms the backbone of high quality professional medical care being provided to the clientele, which in the ultimate analysis, affects considerable financial saving to the Government besides contributing largely to the morale of the fighting forces. The college is also involved in conducting research in various medical subjects as well as those aspects which would affect the morale and performance of the Armed Forces both in war and peace.
Teaching
The AFMC is designated to train at any one time, a large number of officers, undergraduate students, student nurses, junior commissioned Officer (JCOs) and other ranks (ORs).
Postgraduate Training
Postgraduate (PG) training has been taken up since the inception of the College. All the courses are recognised by the University of Pune and Medical Council of India (MCI). PG degree courses run for duration of 3 years leading to the award of MD and MS degree for medical/surgical specialties and MD (HA) for hospital administration.
PG diploma courses are of 2 years duration, leading to award of diploma in the concerned specialties. The specialties covered are : Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Preventive & Social Medicine, Opthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Anesthesiology, TB & Chest Diseases, Psychiatry, Dermatology & Venereology, Orthopedics and Hospital Administration.
In addition, post doctoral degrees are offered in the following specialties : DM degree in Cardiology and M Ch degree in Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery and Reconstructuve surgery. The college is also recognised for Ph.D. in many of the specialties as per the guidelines and approval of Pune University. Postgraduate dental courses are available in Prosthetic dentistry, Oral surgery, Periodontal surgery and Orthodontics. These dental courses are recognised by Bombay University leading to award of the MDS. degree.
Graduate Wing
The graduate wing of AFMC was established in August 1962. The aim of starting this wing was to increase the intake of medical graduates into the armed Forces. The graduate wing is affiliated to the University of Pune and is recognised by the Medical Council of India for conducting 4 years and 6 months teaching programme leading to MBBS degree. The first batch passed MBBS in Oct 1966.
Admission to MBBS course are on the basis of an objective type written examination conducted in 28 centres across India. This is followed by an interview and then after the final selection, 130 students are admitted to the College. of these, 25 are girls. All these students are liable to serve in the medical services of the Armed Forces on successful completion of MBBS. In 1996, 51,000 candidates appeared for the entrance test and every year the number is rising substantially.
The college is fully residential with separate hostels for boys and girls. Residence in the hostels is mandatory for all the cadets for the entire duration of the course. The Boys Hostel is housed in a building which was built in 1965 and comprises of 13 blocks of 3 floors each. There are a total of 277 rooms of approximately 8 sq m area (single seaters) and 162 rooms of approximately 18.5 sq m area (double of triple seaters). All the rooms are fully furnished.
The girl's hostel was constructed in 1984 and can accommodate 130 cadets in 70 single seater and 30 double seater rooms. A new Boys Hostel block is under construction. There are a total of five messes, four for boys and one for girls.l Free messing is provided to all medical cadets.
This college is unique in many ways. It is the only medical college in Asia where all expenses are paid by the Government. Students receive free tuition, free lodging and boarding, uniforms, book subsidies and an allowance for upkeep of the uniforms. There are extensive facilities for sports, including tennis, squash, basketball and a swimming pool. An open air cinema hall screens two films a week within the college campus. Canteen facilities for defence personnel are also extended to the students.
The teaching departments of AFMC are well staffed with dedicated staff members. Lectures, practical, demonstrations and clinics are well planned and conducted round the year except for 2 short vacations. Students in the clinical terms derive experience from the wards of the affiliated hospitals. The students of AFMC have always proved that they stand heads and shoulders above the others by producing consistently the best results in the University of Pune.
AFMC provides broad based non-academic exposure too. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and many have excelled in this arena. There are a large number of societies and clubs like the Student Scientific Society, Hobbies Club, Debating Club, Adventure Club, Musimatics etc where students can pursue extra-academic interests. They are encouraged to participate in competitions and conferences all over the country for development of all round personality and office like qualities. They have also won many laurels in debates, quiz contests and youth festivals in Pune and outside. Over 4000 doctors have graduated from AFMC till now.
Commissioning Ceremony
On successfully passing the final MBBS examination, the students of AFMC are formally inducted into the Armed Forces Medical Services after an impressive commissioning ceremony which is held twice a year, in January and July. They are commissioned as officers in the rank of Lieutenant or equivalent in the Army, Navy or Air Force. To undergo the mandatory intemship training they are posted at various recognised service hospitals for one year. Thereafter, they are granted the rank of Captain in the Army or equivalent ranks in the Navy or Air Force.
Nursing Training
The Nursing College Wing or AFMC conducts a four years course for B.Sc. (Nursing) and a condensed two years course for post-certificate candidates to convert them to B.Sc. (Nursing), Sp. courses in OT/Ortho/Burns.
In-Services courses (Officers).
Regular refresher courses for servicing officers are conducted 2 to 3 times a year.
Para-medical courses
Professional training of nursing assistants, to convert them into specialised technicians for various departments, is the responsibility of this college. Twenty such courses are run by the college in a year.
Research
AFMC is continuously involved in conducting research. The various departments are very active in taking up research projects either under departmental sponsorship or under the auspices of Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC). Apart from service oriented projects, research inclinical and laboratory subjects is also carried out. AFMC has the facility for animal house, hatcheries for disease producing insects, and a virology and bacteriology bank for these purposes. AFMC is a research and referral centre for confirmation of disease, identification of pathogens (viral and bacterial) and classification of blood disorders. AFMC acts as a referral centre, designated by WHO for certain diseases i.e. HIV-regional laboratory and centre for rickettsial diseases.
AFMC Departments
All the departments are staffed by qualified faculty members who are recognised teachers of Pune University and fulfill the requirements of MCI. The medical teachers are mainly Armed Forces specialist officers, selected by the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and are posted to AFMC for tenure appointments of four years or more. Civilian faculty members are selected through UPSC, mainly in the pre clinical and para clinical subjects.
All the departments are actively involved in teaching and training of undergraduate and post graduate students as well as providing services for patient care. Where as the department take lectures, tutorials and practical classes in AFMC, the clinical training is conducted at Command Hospital (CH) Southern Command (SC) Pune and other affiliated hospitals. Most of the staff members are recognised examiners of Pune University and other Universities. A number of faculty members are on the panel of MCI Inspectors.
Medicine
A Department of Medicine imparts clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students and provides patient care. Medical care is provided through outpatient clinics, indoor admissions and ICU care. The students and trainees can see a wide variety of medical disorders ranging from general medical patients to those suffering from disorders relating to cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, rheumatology, hematology, respiratory disorders and critical care. Facilities for specialised investigations and treatment are available in the affiliated hospitals. The patient load consists of service personnel, their dependants and civilians.
Pediatrics
The practical training in pediatrics is imparted in a well equipped 90 bedded ward and a 8 bedded level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which has facilities to look after very premature and low birth weight babies and provides them with advanced life support. The NICU is equipped with ventilator, incubator, pulse oximeter and other non-invasive monitoring devices.
Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry provides indoor & outdoor facilities for psychiatric disorders. The special services provided are, Child Guidance Clinic, ECT facilities, Biofeedback Equipment and Psychotherapists session.
Dermatology & Venereology
This department is a major referral centre for skin disorders, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS patients.
Surgery
Department of surgery and the allied specialised branches carry out a wide variety of surgical work. It includes general surgery of very high order including correction of complex congenital anomalies, operations for portal hypertension, gastrointestinal malignancies, vascular and microvascular surgery, spinal and cranial surgery and open heart surgery.
A well planned and fully equipped experimental animal operation theatre provides facilities for surgical research, experimental work and hands on training to postgraduate students on performing common surgical procedures on animals. Continuing medical education is an essential academic aspects of the professional activities of the department.
Orthopedics
The department of Orthopedics provides facilities for treatment of orthopedic problems including total hip and knee joint replacement, arthoscopic facilities, internal fixation implants, external fixtures etc.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Department provides obstetrical and gynecological services to CH (SC) and Cantonment General Hospital. Regular antenatal and postnatal clinics are run by the department with facilities for ultrasound and electronic foetal monitoring. Special gynecological services include microtubal surgery, laparoscopic video-endoscopy besides conventional surgery.
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