As an alumnus of AFMC Pune, I will be providing you some basic information regarding the same-
- AFMC stands for the Armed Forces Medical College. It is a highly reputed medical college in India.
- It offers UG medical education to qualifying applicants. Post graduation, these highly trained doctors are commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces.
- AFMC is commanded by a Lieutenant General of the Indian Army Medical Corps (or equivalent from the Navy or Air Force).
- The faculty consists of highly skilled specialists in the Army Medical Corps. There are some skilled civilian faculty members as well.
- AFMC also imparts PG training to medical officers of the three services.
- A separate Nursing college awards BSc. Nursing degrees. These individuals join the Military Nursing Service.
- AFMC grooms its cadets for a career in the Armed forces. As a result, sports, games, and extracurriculars are a part of life at AFMC.
- Hostel residency is compulsory for all the medical cadets.
These are some basic details about AFMC Pune. If you want a successful medical career in the Indian Army, you will have to work hard and get into this prestigious college.