Armed Forces Medical College

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Legacy of Excellence, Innovation in Healthcare, and Leadership in Medical Education

Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Established in January 1965 under the visionary leadership of Col N J Choksey, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has built a rich, decades-long tradition of clinical excellence, academic rigor, and pioneering research. Today, under the dynamic leadership of Col Madhusudhan Dey, the department continues to push medical boundaries, combining a holistic, evidence-based approach to patient care with cutting-edge medical education.

We foster a culture rooted in curiosity, innovation, communication, and skill acquisition, aiming not only to provide world-class healthcare but also to nurture the character, calibre, and leadership potential of the next generation of doctors and medical professionals.

Our Mission Statement: The Department aims to impart comprehensive knowledge and training in the science and art of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to undergraduates and post graduates and inculcate in them the quest for knowledge and skill, a strong desire to strive for excellence and a deep concern for the cause of women’s health.

Clinical Performance & Key Figures

Serving as a high-volume tertiary care and referral centre, the department is systematically organized into four specialized units. Our dedicated team manages vast clinical loads while maintaining exemplary safety standards.

Annual Clinical Footprint

• 33,000+ Outpatient (OPD) Consultations
• 5,000+ OPD Procedures
• 3,000+ Successful Deliveries
• 1,500+ Major Surgical Procedures
• 1,000+ Minor Surgical Procedures

Strategic Capacity Building

To expand our healthcare delivery, the department extended its expert services to Sardar Vallabhbhai Cantonment General Hospital and Chandumama Municipality Hospital. This collaboration has scaled our collective delivery capacity to an estimated 5,500 deliveries per year, significantly expanding safe-motherhood initiatives across the region.

Specialized Clinical Domains & Advanced Capabilities

The department is a recognized leader in sub-specialty and super-specialty care, pioneering milestones such as the development of Khanna's Sling in Urogynaecology and administering India's Youngest Intra-Uterine Transfusion in Feto-Maternal Medicine.

Academic Excellence & Training

We are fully committed to a curriculum-based medical education system that strictly adheres to the formative and summative assessment norms of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

Educational Footprint (Annual Training Cohort)

• 150 Undergraduate Medical Students
• 8 Postgraduate Residents
• 60 Nursing Officers / Cadets
• 25 Para-medical Personnel

Regular workshops and CME are an integral part of our academic curriculum.

Innovative Infrastructure & Digital Learning

• Brig SD Khanna Skills Lab: Established on 28 Jun 2025, this state-of-the-art facility features advanced medical simulators providing vital hands-on training to undergraduates, postgraduates, and nursing cadets.
• "Dharohar" Departmental Museum: Formally inaugurated on 28 Jun 2025, housing clinical specimens, historical milestones, and an interactive digital kiosk.
• Global Digital Outreach: Building on digital e-resources integrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department hosts the highly successful weekly online "MASTERCLASS IN OBS & GYN". This initiative bridges training gaps for peripheral gynaecologists and residents across distant corners of the country, culminating in a flawless 100% pass result in the MUHS MS examinations.

Research, Collaborations, & Publications

The department remains at the forefront of medical research, spearheading institutional projects and establishing prestigious collaborative networks with premier government entities including:

• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Our faculty regularly contributes to literature and publishes extensively. In the preceding academic year alone, the department credited 18 peer-reviewed publications to reputed national and international scientific journals, shaping best clinical practices globally.

Public Health & Community Outreach

We firmly believe in extending healthcare beyond the hospital walls. The department drives meaningful community impact through targeted social initiatives:

• Kasurdi Village Outreach: Delivering comprehensive maternal and gynecological healthcare checkups directly to rural populations.
• UHTC & RHTC Wanowrie: Providing sustained, collaborative infrastructure and clinical support alongside the Department of Community Medicine.
• "Connect & Care" Initiative: A dedicated monthly outreach program aimed at educating the general public on women's health, menstrual hygiene, and preventive oncology screenings.

Future Horizons

Looking forward, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is poised to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnostic algorithms and Integrated Medicine pathways into regular clinical practices. This will ensure that our care paradigms remain advanced, innovative, and deeply rooted in patient well-being.