AIR MARSHAL GS JONEJA, VM

MBBS, MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

DIRECTOR & COMMANDANT

 

Air Marshal GS Joneja, VM did his schooling from Yadavindra Public School, Patiala.  He is a graduate of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and the fourth alumnus to head the institution.  He was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps and seconded to Indian Air Force on 16 Jan 1975.  He served initially as a Squadron Medical Officer and then did his post graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from AFMC, Pune.

During his long and distinguished career he has held various prestigious appointments.  He has worked as a Gynaecologist in various hospitals of the Armed Forces Medical Services and became a Senior Adviser in 2001.  He was Consultant and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi from 2004-2007.

He then served as Deputy Commandant, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bengaluru, ACAS (Medical) at Air Headquarters and Principal Medical Officer, HQ Western Air Command.  Prior to assuming his present appointment he was holding the coveted appointment of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical) at Headquarters, IDS from 20 Sep 2010.

He is a recognized postgraduate teacher in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and an examiner in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Pune University, MUHS Nashik, Delhi University and National Board of Examinations.

Air Marshal GS Joneja, VM has received decorations for professional excellence including Vayusena Medal and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card in 2007.

He is the fourth Air Officer to command AFMC, Pune.

 

 

It is a matter of great pride, privilege and honour for me to take over the reins of the Armed Forces Medical College.For a young fresher who treaded the same campus with a sense of awe and excitement four decades ago in July 1970,it is like a dream come true that,I have been appointed to head the same institution.The College has come a long way and earned an enviable reputation as one of the finest Medical Colleges not only in the country but also in the world. Over the years AFMC has carved a niche for itself.The commitment, dedication and Professionalism shown by its students, staff, alumni have over the years earned for the College a credibility and respect rarely seen by any other Medical Institution.The College bears the responsibility of training doctors,nurses and other paramedical staff who have proved their mettle in providing high quality care to troops engaged in varied environments across the country by their sheer competence, efficiency and dedication.

Through the years, the institution has subtly but surely incorporated all technical advances into its curriculum.The field of medical education is under going rapid changes as we evolve into better and efficient modes of imparting clinical and theory based medical knowledge to our students. 2012 will be the Golden Jubilee year and the events to celebrate 50 years of our existence should be a memorable show highlighting our achievements over these five decades.

I am sure the continued dedication and support of the staff and students alike, will strengthen my hands to raise the standards of our achievements to even higher levels in the years to come and continue to make us proud of belonging to one of the best institutions

(GS JONEJA, VM)

AIR MARSHAL

DIRECTOR & COMMANDANT