AFMC Students and Trainee Officer Receive Top Honors at MUHS Foundation Day
The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune celebrated its remarkable academic achievements as its students and trainee officer were awarded top honors during the 20th Foundation Day of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in Nashik. The event, held on June 10, 2026, marked yet another milestone in AFMC's legacy of excellence.
Medical Cadet Ananya Phadke was awarded the University Gold Medal for securing the overall first position in the Third MBBS exams. This accolade is a testament to her exceptional academic prowess and dedication throughout her medical studies.
In a similar vein, Medical Cadet Abhishek VR earned the University Gold Medal in Forensic Medicine, recognizing his outstanding academic performance in the subject.
Major Karuna VK, a PB BSc Nursing Trainee Officer at the College of Nursing in AFMC, further enhanced the institute's achievements by receiving the University Gold Medal for her exceptional performance in the First-Year Post Basic BSc Nursing Examinations.
The awards, presented during the Foundation Day celebrations, honor students from various medical, dental, nursing, and healthcare institutions across Maharashtra for their academic excellence.
These accolades highlight AFMC's enduring commitment to academic excellence, professional development, and leadership in healthcare and military medicine.
As one of India's leading medical institutions, AFMC has a distinguished history of producing top-tier medical professionals and military healthcare leaders. These recent achievements reaffirm the institution's focus on scholarship, discipline, research, and comprehensive professional growth.
Officials noted that the recognition of the cadets and trainee officer exemplifies the high standards of education and training upheld at AFMC, serving as an inspiration for future military medical professionals.
The honors further solidify AFMC's standing as a leading center for medical education, nursing training, and healthcare leadership within both the Armed Forces and the nation.
