Lt Gen Sandeep Thareja to take charge as Director General Medical Services (Air)
Lt Gen Sandeep Thareja
Pune: In a significant development, Lieutenant General Sandeep Thareja has been appointed as the Director General Medical Services (Air) on secondment to the Air Force holding the rank of Air Marshal.
Dr Thareja, who was previously appointed as the Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, in July 2024 officially stepped down from the position on February 2, 2025.
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An official statement issued on Monday as reported by the Indian Express, stated, "Throughout an illustrious career spanning over 38 years, the General Officer has held a series of distinguished academic, clinical, and administrative appointments, leaving an indelible mark on the field of military medicine."
Congratulating Lieutenant General Sandeep Thareja for the achievement, the official 'X' handle of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), the apex medical organization of the Armed Forces, said, "Under his leadership, in a brief span of six months, AFMC underwent a transformation with establishment of modern facilities for cadets and staff, introduction of newer training & research capabilities like the #DIAMOnDS lab pioneering Next-Gen Sequencing for Oncology, SMART Classroom for PG training, AR/VR-based training & 3D modelling as well as Health Technology Assessment Center for policy & research."
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