Teacher-Student Reunion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Hosts Lunch for Medical Alumni from Jammu; Recalls His Days as Professor in GMC Jammu
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh hosted a lunch in New Delhi for a group of medical alumni from Jammu. Many of them were former students of Government Medical College, Jammu, where Dr. Singh had taught medicine and diabetes management before entering full-time public life.
The event was attended by doctors who have now built their careers in hospitals, medical colleges, and healthcare institutions across Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas.
Alumni Recall College Days
The doctors shared memories of their time at Government Medical College and discussed their professional journeys. Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed that meeting the alumni after so many years was deeply gratifying and that their progress in the field of medicine was a source of happiness.
These alumni are now practicing across various specialties, including General Medicine, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Oncology, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, and Hospital Administration.
Attendees included Dr. Sheikh Yasir Islam (Lady Hardinge Medical College); Dr. Sujata Thapa and Dr. Padma Lahdol (RML Hospital); Dr. Akhil (Lady Hardinge Medical College); Dr. Atul (Max Hospital, Noida); Dr. Sanjay Fotedar (Rohtak); and Dr. Heena Kudyar (Indian Spinal Injuries Centre).
Other participants included doctors associated with AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, BLK Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Army Medical College, and Max Super Speciality Hospital.
Teacher-Student Reunion
The alumni reminisced about Dr. Jitendra Singh’s classes and expressed their gratitude for the academic guidance they received during their formative years. Dr. Singh said that for a teacher, seeing former students advance professionally and contribute to society is one of the most rewarding aspects of the profession. This event gave them the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate their shared academic past.