124 newly commissioned armed forces doctors participate in ceremonial parade

25 female officers and 99 male officers were a part of the event which was meant to celebrate the conclusion of Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC)-235.

These Armed Forces Medical and Dental candidates underwent 9 weeks of intensive combat and medical support training so as to make them proficient in performing their duties with due diligence in operational areas.

The award for the Best Overall Officer and the Commandant's Rolling Trophy was awarded to Captain Nishat, while Surgeon Lieutenant Ashwini P Nair was awarded Maj Laishram Jyotin Singh, Ashok Chakra Memorial Trophy for being the Best Officer in Field Events.

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The ceremonial parade was reviewed by Lt Gen. Sandip Mukherji, Commandant, AMC Centre and College and Officer in Charge Records and Colonel Commandant of Army Medical Corps.

Lt Gen Mukherji exhorted them to uphold the tradition of Army Medical Corps by maintaining the highest order of professional competence.

Speaking to TOI, he said that this course was conducted during Covid times and majority of the course officers worked in various Covid hospitals and military institutions emerging as Covid warriors during this time. He added that as a result they have been trained in various aspects of Covid management and the lessons learnt will help the officers to be of service to the nation.