Who is Vice Admiral Aarti Sarin? Who became the first woman DG of AFMS?

Have worked in many big positions

Before assuming charge as the 46th DGAFMS, Sareen had held important positions such as DG Medical Services (Navy), DG Medical Services (Air), and Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), the Defense Ministry said in a statement. has worked. , Pune. Have worked. Directly responsible for the overall medical policy matters of the Armed Forces, Sarin is an alumnus of AFMC and joined the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1985.

Sarin holds an MD degree in Radiodiagnosis from AFMC and Diplomate National Board degree in Radiation Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Additionally, he has also received training in Gamma Knife Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh.

Worked in administrative positions in 38 years of career

The Defense Ministry said, 'In his 38-year career, the Flag Officer has held prestigious academic and administrative positions including Professor and Dean, Radiation Oncology, Army Hospital (R&R) and Command Hospital (Southern Command)/AFMC Pune. . Commanding Officer, INHS Ashwini, Command Medical Officer commands the Southern and Western Naval Commands of the Indian Navy.

Also a member of the National Task Force

Sarin was recently appointed as a member of the national task force constituted by the Supreme Court to formulate safe working conditions and protocols for medical professionals. The ministry statement further said, 'She has been at the forefront of motivating young women to join the armed forces and is a shining symbol of the government's 'Nari Shakti' initiative.