Jharkhand News: RIMS’ Dr Jaideep elected co-chairman of FAIMA national body

SUBHASH MISHRA

Ranchi, May 15: Dr. Jaideep Kumar Choudhary, Senior Resident in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT) at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, has been elected as the Co-Chairman of the national body of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) for the 2025–26 term.

At the FAIMA National Executive Council meeting held in New Delhi, Dr. Manish Jangra, a dermatologist from Delhi, was elected Chairman, while Dr. Jaideep was chosen as the Co-Chairman. Dr. Akshay Dongardive from Mumbai was elected as the President of the FAIMA national body.

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First Major FAIMA Role for Jharkhand Representative

This marks the first time a resident doctor from Jharkhand has been given such a significant responsibility within FAIMA since its inception in 2013.

The newly elected vice-presidents of FAIMA include Dr. Vyakhya Gupta (AIIMS Patna, East Zone), Dr. Dubyala Srinath (Telangana, South Zone), Dr. Dhawal Gameti (Ahmedabad, West Zone), Dr. Divyansh Singh (Lucknow, North Zone), and Dr. Kuldeep Gupta (Bhopal, Central Zone).

Dr. Ajoy Kumar Singh of Ranchi had previously served as IMA national vice-president in 2005, and Dr. Tiwari from Deoghar has been elected to the same position in 2025. Dr. Jaideep’s appointment adds another milestone to Jharkhand’s representation in national medical associations.

Background and Advocacy Work

A gold medallist in his subject, Dr. Jaideep is currently the Vice-President of the IMA Junior Doctors Network and a former President of the Junior Doctors Association (JDA) at RIMS Ranchi. He has been recognized for his active role in raising issues concerning the medical fraternity.

In 2022, Dr. Jaideep, along with Dr. Vikash Kumar and others, led a protest following the death of Jharkhand-origin doctor Dr. Archana Sharma in Rajasthan. He also played a prominent role in the agitation against the murder of a junior female doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata in August 2024.

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“Doctors are facing serious challenges. My priority will be to raise issues concerning Jharkhand and the country and ensure they are addressed on priority,” Dr. Choudhary said after his election.

State IMA Coordinator Dr. Ajoy Kumar Singh congratulated Dr. Jaideep and called his appointment a matter of pride for Jharkhand. JDA RIMS President Dr. Ankit Kumar, Executive President Dr. A. Laguri, Secretary Dr. Om Prakash, Vice-President Abhishek Hansdak, and IMA JDN Secretary Dr. Raghvendra also extended their congratulations.