Dr. Jitendra Singh Hosts GMC Jammu Medical Alumni in Delhi
- Event: GMC Jammu alumni reunion lunch
- Host: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Attendees: Senior Delhi-NCR medical specialists
- Date: October 4, 2026
Before entering full-time public life, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh spent decades training doctors as a Professor of Medicine and Diabetes at Government Medical College, Jammu. Over the weekend, dozens of his former trainees—now senior consultants, department heads, and healthcare administrators across Delhi-NCR—gathered at his New Delhi residence for an informal alumni reunion.
The gathering highlighted the extensive footprint of GMC Jammu graduates across northern India's premier public and private medical institutions. Attendees included academic faculty and clinical specialists from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, AIIMS, and Army Medical College, alongside senior practitioners from Medanta, Apollo, Max Healthcare, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Discussions during the lunch spanned multiple medical disciplines, from neurology and surgical oncology to pediatric hepatology, plastic surgery, and pathology. The physicians reflected on classroom memories and foundational clinical training under Dr. Singh, sharing how regional medical training prepared them for leadership posts in competitive metropolitan healthcare systems.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Singh remarked that witnessing students advance to senior institutional leadership remains the ultimate benchmark of success for any medical educator. The informal engagement underscored long-standing professional bonds that link Jammu's medical training ecosystem with major referral centers across the national capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Dr. Jitendra Singh host the GMC Jammu alumni?
Dr. Jitendra Singh hosted the reunion to reconnect with his former students from Government Medical College, Jammu, where he previously taught as a Professor of Medicine and Diabetes.
Which medical institutions were represented at the gathering?
The alumni group included senior consultants and professors from institutions such as AIIMS, Lady Hardinge Medical College, RML Hospital, Medanta, Apollo, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
What background did Dr. Jitendra Singh have prior to entering government?
Before entering public service, Dr. Jitendra Singh worked as a physician, author, and Professor of Medicine and Diabetes at Government Medical College, Jammu.
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Press Information Bureau Release ID 2318893, Ministry of Science & Technology · 2026-10-04
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