121 AFMC Medical Graduates Commissioned into Armed Forces
Pune: A total of 121 medical graduates from the 59th batch of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces recently. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), reviewed the parade and addressed the newly commissioned officers, urging them to serve with sincerity, dedication, and integrity.
In a grand and momentous ceremony held on 23 April 2025 at the Capt Devashish Sharma, Kirti Chakra Parade Ground, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 121 medical graduates of the 59th batch were formally commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces.
The reviewing officer of the parade was Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The Chief Guest reviewed the impressive commissioning parade, which was commanded by Medical Cadet (now Lieutenant) Saurabh Singh Yadav.
In her address, the DGAFMS extended her heartfelt congratulations to the newly commissioned officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of service and commitment to the nation.
"You are now the torchbearers of a proud legacy. Uphold the values of honour, integrity, and selfless service. Lead with purpose, serve with humility, and strive to make a meaningful difference. Uphold the values and ethos of the Armed Forces Medical Services. Let sincerity be your foundation, dedication your compass, and integrity your guiding light" she said.
The 59th batch of AFMC achieved outstanding results in the MUHS Winter 2024 Examinations, with 145 cadets successfully graduating, including five cadets from friendly foreign nations. Among the 121 cadets commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services, 93 were Gentlemen Cadets and 28 were Lady Cadets. 95 cadets were commissioned into the Army, 11 into the Navy and 15 joined the Air Force.
