New Director General Medical Service: Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

Pune, 12th January 2023 Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, VSM, relinquished the command of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College on 10 Jan 2023.

The Flag Officer has assumed the prestigious appointment of Director General Medical Services Air. Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, an alumna of AFMC is an academician and administrator par excellence.

Career

In an illustrious career of 36 years, the Flag Officer has held prestigious academic and administrative appointments including

• Professor Head Radiation Oncology Army Hospital R R Delhi and Command Hospital AFMC Pune,

• Senior Medical Superintendent Registrar INHS Asvini Mumbai,

• Commanding Officer INHS Asvini, Mumbai,

• Command Medical Officer,

• Southern Naval Command Kochi and

• Command Medical Officer Western Naval Command Mumbai.

 In recognition of her dedication to patient care and service she has been awarded the Presidential award Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021. She has also been conferred with Chief of Army Staff Commendation 2017, Chief of Naval Staff Commendation 2001 and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation 2013 for distinguished service.