National Doctor’s Day was observed with reverence and enthusiasm at Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital. This year’s theme, “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers,” shed light on the unseen struggles, resilience, and selfless dedication of doctors in patient care. The program was organized by the Department of Community Medicine under the coordination of Professor and Head, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Gupta.
Observed annually on July 1, Doctor’s Day commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (B.C. Roy) — eminent physician, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal — whose contributions to medicine and society continue to inspire generations.
The celebration began with a soulful Saraswati Vandana by MBBS students Sunil Deshpande and Anmol Bastiya. The highlight of the event was the address by Pro-Chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Agarwal and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Kiran Agarwal. Dr. Ashok Kumar Agarwal shared his journey as an MBBS and MD student, motivating future doctors to remain steadfast in the face of challenges. Dr. Kiran Agarwal emphasized the growing role of women in medicine, noting their leadership in patient care, administration, teaching, and research.
Motivational talks were also delivered by senior faculty members including Dr. Aditi Srivastava, Dr. Alok Agarwal, Dr. Deepak Oberoi (HOD, Anaesthesia), Dr. Gireesh Mishra (HOD, Ophthalmology), and Dr. Amit Kumar Singh (Deputy Medical Superintendent), who encouraged students to embrace compassion, integrity, and excellence in their careers.
The event was graced by Professor Dr. Intekhab Alam, Assistant Professor Dr. Abhinav Agarwal, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr.Amit Singh, NABH coordinator Dr.Shivani Gupta, Administrative Officer Mr. Lalit Kumar Chauhan, faculty members, MBBS students, and PG students.
To mark the occasion, a poster competition, medical quiz, and role play were organized. The interns team from Community Medicine won the quiz, defeating the RHTC and UHTC teams. The role play highlighted the doctor–patient relationship, underscoring trust, empathy, and cooperation as its foundation. The program was anchored by MBBS interns Akanksha Khurana and Devanshu Singh.
In their concluding remarks, Dr. Ashok Kumar Agarwal and Dr. Kiran Agarwal praised the efforts of the interns and PG students of the Community Medicine Department, encouraging them to continue such initiatives to inspire future medical professionals and uphold the values of this noble profession.