Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Ajay Kumar Singh appointed to JIMA Advisory Committee
Ranchi: Renowned plastic surgeon and mentor, Dr Ajay Kumar Singh, has been selected as a member of
the 30-member elite panel of the Journal of the Indian Medical Association
(JIMA). This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for Jharkhand’s medical fraternity.
Dr. Prasant Kumar
Bhattacharya, the national secretary of JIMA, formally announced the members of the list of the Advisory Committee and requested Dr. Kalol Sen, the editor of JIMA, to coordinate with the newly appointed members. Their collective expertise will be leveraged to enhance
the publication quality of the journal, which publishes original research
papers and case reports from doctors across India, reports The Jharkhand Story.
Dr. Singh, who serves as
the coordinator of the Jharkhand chapter of the Indian Medical Association
(IMA) and is a former national vice-president of IMA, is the only
representative from Jharkhand selected for the JIMA Advisory Committee. Dr.
D.P. Singh of Bhagalpur has been chosen as the sole representative from Bihar.
According to Daily, experts
believe that Dr Singh’s selection will benefit medical teachers and research
scholars in Jharkhand, as it is expected to create greater opportunities for
their research to be published in JIMA. The lack of research publications in
recognized journals has previously been a barrier for senior medical teachers,
sometimes resulting in the rejection of promotions by the National Medical
Commission (NMC).
A veteran plastic surgeon,
Dr Singh is widely regarded as one of the most experienced professionals
guiding the IMA national body and its various panels for the betterment of
medical professionals. Following the
announcement, office bearers of the Jharkhand chapter of IMA, the Jharkhand
State Health Services Association (JSHSA), the Junior Doctors Association
(JDA), and the IMA Junior Doctors Network (JDN) state body extended their
congratulations to Dr. Singh. They described his selection as a moment of pride
for the medical community in Jharkhand.


