SUBHASH MISHRA
Dhanbad, Oct 6: The Bihar–Jharkhand Plastic Surgeons’ Association (BJPSA) has announced plans to encourage young plastic surgeons in both states to pursue specialization in cosmetic and micro plastic surgery.
BJPSA President-elect Dr. Veena Singh of AIIMS Patna, in an exclusive interview with Jharkhand Story, said that Bihar and Jharkhand have many talented young surgeons who need to be motivated and guided toward advanced surgical fields to meet the rising demand.
“There is a growing requirement for aesthetic and micro plastic surgery, and it is essential to promote young doctors to take up this challenge,” she said.
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Leadership and Future Plans
Dr. Veena Singh, who was elected Vice President of BJPSA at the association’s two-day annual conference in Deoghar that concluded on Sunday (October 5), will assume charge as President next year.
During the conference, she held separate meetings with national and regional plastic surgery experts to outline ambitious plans aimed at promoting young professionals in both states.
Highlighting the importance of reconstructive procedures, Dr. Singh said, “Cosmetic and micro plastic surgery are now vital in rebuilding body parts after cancer surgery or severe accidents. Whether it’s a broken hand, a severed finger, or other major damage, micro surgery restores the affected area to its natural form.”
Encouragement and Institutional Support
Dr. Singh noted that many young doctors tend to avoid complex surgeries due to various challenges. “We have decided to actively encourage and train them in micro surgery to expand the scope of treatment in both states,” she said.
She also lauded BJPSA patron Dr. Ajoy Kumar Singh of Ranchi for offering voluntary services to the Jharkhand government to establish dedicated plastic surgery departments in medical college and district hospitals.
Currently, only the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, has a separate plastic surgery department, while other medical colleges have it attached to general surgery.
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Expanding Infrastructure and Academic Recognition
“In Bihar, there used to be dedicated plastic surgery departments only at PMCH and AIIMS, but in the past two years, similar units have been opened in all medical colleges,” Dr. Singh added.
Her book, The Clinical Guide for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, was also widely appreciated by national experts attending the BJPSA conference. BJPSA patron Dr. Ajoy Kumar Singh described it as “a highly useful resource for professionals in the field.”
