Silver Jubilee Glimpse

103 Pages·2016·25.9 MB·English

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UBILEE
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GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
CHANDIGARH

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REFACE
We graciously acknowledge the important inputs from each of the academic
disciplines of GMCH Chandigarh. These inputs involved providing a resume
of the respective departments with their genesis, progress and current status,
departmental faculty photographs, and pictures depicting an important
activity or event related to these departments. We also gratefully acknowledge
the vital contributions from former Director Principals, the present Director
It is a matter of great pride and gratification that Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, a state
Principal, and Professor-in-Charge of Academics of GMCH Chandigarh.
of the art organization of modern health sciences is completing twenty five years of its existence on 9th
Many classic photographs of the institute of great historic significance were
September, 2016. It was inaugurated by Sh. Chander Shekhar ji, the then Prime Minister of India with
sifted from various sources including piles of albums and digital image library
an intake of fifty MBBS students in 1991 thereby fulfilling the long cherished demand of people of
and we thank all these sources for their help in this regard.
Chandigarh. Since its inception it has grown by leaps and bounds from a little known institution to a
We earnestly acknowledge the serious endeavour made by all those involved prestigious and sought after temple of learning in the field of medical science and is presently ranked
in the formatting, designing, printing and publishing this landmark GMCH amongst the top ten institutes of human sciences of the country.
Silver Jubilee Coffee Table Book. These include, but are not limited to,
The Institution is not built in a day but is made as a result of continuing, enthusiastic, passionate and
Mr.Mahesh Datt, PA to Director Principal, Ravi Studio and photographer
untiring efforts of many of its stalwarts in medicine, brilliant students, devoted faculty & staff and above
Mr. Gupteshwar Dash. Our special thanks to Ms. Prachi Saini of Chandika
all the administrators of repute. Today not only we have a batch of hundred undergraduates but also an
Press Pvt. Ltd. for helping us in bringing out this book in time and its current
intake of more than seventy postgraduates in almost all the disciplines which itself speaks volumes of its
form.
phenomenal growth in a short span of twenty five years. Presently GMCH has a tag of its own and there
We hope that with our humble effort, this GMCH Silver Jubilee Coffee is an obvious sense of proud belonging to our Alma mater amongst all alumni.
Table Book will adorn the coffee tables of personal collections of all those
September 9, 2016 will be remembered as a unique day in the history of GMCH since not only there are
who have made, are making, and will make seminal contributions to our
silver jubilee celebrations but on this auspicious day there is will be another jewel in its crown in the form
beloved GMCH Chandigarh for all times to come!
of 'E' Block housing the departments of basic sciences. Many of us are fortunate to experience the joy of
various mile-stones of its progress from its inception to present state. Let us all rejoice is its glory and
Prof. Sukanya Mitra charm and put our hundred percent in adding more feathers in its cap so that in years to come it is rated
Prof. Sanjay D'Cruz amongst the top five fountain heads of medical science. In this coffee table book, a handiwork of Prof.
Sukanya Mitra and Prof. Sanjay D'Cruz, the organizing Committee has tried to trace the journey from
birth to its present state and we are hopeful that each one of you going through it will appreciate it.
“To have striven, to have made the effort,
To have been true to certain ideals – this alone is worth the struggle”
Copyright © 2016
~ Sir William Osler
Government Medical College and Hospital Prof. Sunandan Sood
Chairman, Silver Jubilee Organizing Committee
Sector 32, Chandigarh 160 030
Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
Printed by
Chandika Press Pvt. Ltd.
Tel.: [phone]
www.chandikapress.in
F��� ��� E�������� D���...
P
REFACE
We graciously acknowledge the important inputs from each of the academic
disciplines of GMCH Chandigarh. These inputs involved providing a resume
of the respective departments with their genesis, progress and current status,
departmental faculty photographs, and pictures depicting an important
activity or event related to these departments. We also gratefully acknowledge
the vital contributions from former Director Principals, the present Director
It is a matter of great pride and gratification that Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, a state
Principal, and Professor-in-Charge of Academics of GMCH Chandigarh.
of the art organization of modern health sciences is completing twenty five years of its existence on 9th
Many classic photographs of the institute of great historic significance were
September, 2016. It was inaugurated by Sh. Chander Shekhar ji, the then Prime Minister of India with
sifted from various sources including piles of albums and digital image library
an intake of fifty MBBS students in 1991 thereby fulfilling the long cherished demand of people of
and we thank all these sources for their help in this regard.
Chandigarh. Since its inception it has grown by leaps and bounds from a little known institution to a
We earnestly acknowledge the serious endeavour made by all those involved prestigious and sought after temple of learning in the field of medical science and is presently ranked
in the formatting, designing, printing and publishing this landmark GMCH amongst the top ten institutes of human sciences of the country.
Silver Jubilee Coffee Table Book. These include, but are not limited to,
The Institution is not built in a day but is made as a result of continuing, enthusiastic, passionate and
Mr.Mahesh Datt, PA to Director Principal, Ravi Studio and photographer
untiring efforts of many of its stalwarts in medicine, brilliant students, devoted faculty & staff and above
Mr. Gupteshwar Dash. Our special thanks to Ms. Prachi Saini of Chandika
all the administrators of repute. Today not only we have a batch of hundred undergraduates but also an
Press Pvt. Ltd. for helping us in bringing out this book in time and its current
intake of more than seventy postgraduates in almost all the disciplines which itself speaks volumes of its
form.
phenomenal growth in a short span of twenty five years. Presently GMCH has a tag of its own and there
We hope that with our humble effort, this GMCH Silver Jubilee Coffee is an obvious sense of proud belonging to our Alma mater amongst all alumni.
Table Book will adorn the coffee tables of personal collections of all those
September 9, 2016 will be remembered as a unique day in the history of GMCH since not only there are
who have made, are making, and will make seminal contributions to our
silver jubilee celebrations but on this auspicious day there is will be another jewel in its crown in the form
beloved GMCH Chandigarh for all times to come!
of 'E' Block housing the departments of basic sciences. Many of us are fortunate to experience the joy of
various mile-stones of its progress from its inception to present state. Let us all rejoice is its glory and
Prof. Sukanya Mitra charm and put our hundred percent in adding more feathers in its cap so that in years to come it is rated
Prof. Sanjay D'Cruz amongst the top five fountain heads of medical science. In this coffee table book, a handiwork of Prof.
Sukanya Mitra and Prof. Sanjay D'Cruz, the organizing Committee has tried to trace the journey from
birth to its present state and we are hopeful that each one of you going through it will appreciate it.
“To have striven, to have made the effort,
To have been true to certain ideals – this alone is worth the struggle”
Copyright © 2016
~ Sir William Osler
Government Medical College and Hospital Prof. Sunandan Sood
Chairman, Silver Jubilee Organizing Committee
Sector 32, Chandigarh 160 030
Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
Printed by
Chandika Press Pvt. Ltd.
Tel.: [phone]
www.chandikapress.in
PRANAB MUKHERJEE MOHAMMAD HAMID ANSARI
PRESIDENT, INDIA VICE PRESIDENT, INDIA
New Delhi New Delhi
August 20, 2016 June 9, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, is happy to know that the Government Medical The Hon’ble Vice President of India is happy to learn that the Government Medical College
College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is celebrating its Silver Jubilee and bringing out a and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is celebrating its Silver Jubilee on September 9, 2016.
Coffee Table Book to commemorate the occasion.
The Vice President extends his warm greetings and congratulations to the organizers and the
The President extends his warm greetings and felicitations to the faculty, staff and the students participants and wishes the event all success.
of the College and sends his best wishes for the success of the Celebrations.
Anshuman Gaur
Deputy Press Secretary to the President Officer on Special Duty to the Vice President of India
PRANAB MUKHERJEE MOHAMMAD HAMID ANSARI
PRESIDENT, INDIA VICE PRESIDENT, INDIA
New Delhi New Delhi
August 20, 2016 June 9, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, is happy to know that the Government Medical The Hon’ble Vice President of India is happy to learn that the Government Medical College
College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is celebrating its Silver Jubilee and bringing out a and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is celebrating its Silver Jubilee on September 9, 2016.
Coffee Table Book to commemorate the occasion.
The Vice President extends his warm greetings and congratulations to the organizers and the
The President extends his warm greetings and felicitations to the faculty, staff and the students participants and wishes the event all success.
of the College and sends his best wishes for the success of the Celebrations.
Anshuman Gaur
Deputy Press Secretary to the President Officer on Special Duty to the Vice President of India
NARENDRA MODI V. P. SINGH BADNORE
PRIME MINISTER, INDIA GOVERNOR, PUNJAB
ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH
New Delhi Chanadigarh
August 12, 2016 August 26, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
I am happy to learn that the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh is I am happy to learn that Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH) is
celebrating its Silver Jubilee on September 09, 2016. now entering into its Silver Jubilee Year after having been inaugurated in 1991. The institute
has worked with commitment and dedication and has risen to the forefront of medical
Preventive medicine is the key to a healthy nation. Holistic healthcare can be achieved by
education, research and policy making at the national level.
integrating modern medical science with traditional systems. Medical professionals play an
important role in providing affordable and qualitative healthcare. It is a matter of great satisfaction to note the activities of the GMCH in the field of
undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, where GMCH as taken a lead and started
On this occasion, my best wishes for the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
many new courses over the years. It as set high standards for the rest of the country.
The task ahead is still formidable. We have to control infectious diseases and at the same time
fight the emerging epidemic of non-communicable diseases.
Narendra Modi I am sure, in the Silver Jubilee Year, the Institute will rededicate itself to the aims it has set for
itself towards the accomplishment of this task.
I have great pleasure in sending my good wishes to faculty and staff of GMCH.
V.P. Singh Badnore
NARENDRA MODI V. P. SINGH BADNORE
PRIME MINISTER, INDIA GOVERNOR, PUNJAB
ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH
New Delhi Chanadigarh
August 12, 2016 August 26, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
I am happy to learn that the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh is I am happy to learn that Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH) is
celebrating its Silver Jubilee on September 09, 2016. now entering into its Silver Jubilee Year after having been inaugurated in 1991. The institute
has worked with commitment and dedication and has risen to the forefront of medical
Preventive medicine is the key to a healthy nation. Holistic healthcare can be achieved by
education, research and policy making at the national level.
integrating modern medical science with traditional systems. Medical professionals play an
important role in providing affordable and qualitative healthcare. It is a matter of great satisfaction to note the activities of the GMCH in the field of
undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, where GMCH as taken a lead and started
On this occasion, my best wishes for the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
many new courses over the years. It as set high standards for the rest of the country.
The task ahead is still formidable. We have to control infectious diseases and at the same time
fight the emerging epidemic of non-communicable diseases.
Narendra Modi I am sure, in the Silver Jubilee Year, the Institute will rededicate itself to the aims it has set for
itself towards the accomplishment of this task.
I have great pleasure in sending my good wishes to faculty and staff of GMCH.
V.P. Singh Badnore
PROF KAPTAN SINGH SOLANKI RAJNATH SINGH
GOVERNOR, HARYANA HOME MINISTER
GOVERNOR, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH
Chanadigarh New Delhi
June 21, 2016 August 29, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
I am glad to learn that the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh I am happy to know that Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is
is now entering onto its Sliver Jubilee Year after having been inaugurated by the then Prime celebrating it’s “Silver Jubilee” on 9th September, 2016 and also coming out with a book to
Minister Hon’ble Sh. Chander Shekhar Ji in 1991. The institute has risen to the forefront of mark the occasion.
medical education and research in the region. It is a referral hospital for the states of Punjab,
I congratulate all the members of the GMCH, Chandigarh for the completion of 25 years of
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh which speaks volumes for this institution in such a a short span of
quality medical care and wish the best to all the doctors and support staff at the hospital.
its existence.
With good wishes,
I am impressed with the activities of the GMCH-32, Chandigarh in the fields of graduation
and post graduation. This institute has set high ideals of medical professionalism in mitigating
the suffering of the ailing humanity.
I am sure that the Institute will continue its crusade against disease by conducting further
Rajnath Singh
research in preventing, diagnosing and curing illness. In the Silver jubilee year, the GMCH-32,
Chandigarh should rededicate itself to the aims and high objectives it has set for itself.
Towards the accomplishment of the intricate task, I have great pleasure in sending my good
wishes.
Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki
PROF KAPTAN SINGH SOLANKI RAJNATH SINGH
GOVERNOR, HARYANA HOME MINISTER
GOVERNOR, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH
Chanadigarh New Delhi
June 21, 2016 August 29, 2016
M M
ESSAGE ESSAGE
I am glad to learn that the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh I am happy to know that Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is
is now entering onto its Sliver Jubilee Year after having been inaugurated by the then Prime celebrating it’s “Silver Jubilee” on 9th September, 2016 and also coming out with a book to
Minister Hon’ble Sh. Chander Shekhar Ji in 1991. The institute has risen to the forefront of mark the occasion.
medical education and research in the region. It is a referral hospital for the states of Punjab,
I congratulate all the members of the GMCH, Chandigarh for the completion of 25 years of
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh which speaks volumes for this institution in such a a short span of
quality medical care and wish the best to all the doctors and support staff at the hospital.
its existence.
With good wishes,
I am impressed with the activities of the GMCH-32, Chandigarh in the fields of graduation
and post graduation. This institute has set high ideals of medical professionalism in mitigating
the suffering of the ailing humanity.
I am sure that the Institute will continue its crusade against disease by conducting further
Rajnath Singh
research in preventing, diagnosing and curing illness. In the Silver jubilee year, the GMCH-32,
Chandigarh should rededicate itself to the aims and high objectives it has set for itself.
Towards the accomplishment of the intricate task, I have great pleasure in sending my good
wishes.
Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki