Major Gen Atul Seth takes charge as Dean, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Seth has served in various key medical establishments across the Indian Army, and has held prestigious appointments including Professor and Unit Head (Obstetrics & Gynecology) at AFMC, and Head of Department & Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynecology) at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.

By: Express News Service

Pune | September 1, 2025 11:02 PM IST

n recognition of his distinguished service, Major General Seth was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Commandant at Military Hospital, Gwalior.

Major General Atul Seth, VSM, assumed the post of Dean and Deputy Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, on Monday.

An alumnus of AFMC, Major General Seth was commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces in 1992. He holds an MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from his alma mater, and has an interest in minimal access surgery and urogynaecology. He is also an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, where he earned an M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies.

He has authored numerous research papers published in reputed national and international journals. He is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Obstetric and Gynecological Practices POGS, and is a reviewer for several leading peer-reviewed medical publications.

He also serves as a postgraduate examiner for the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and for health universities across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and West Bengal. In recognition of his distinguished service, Major General Seth was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Commandant at Military Hospital, Gwalior.

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