Jai Pal Singh

Dr
Jai Pal Singh
Dr Jai Pal Singh (Right) with his son Harsh Singh Lohit (Left) at Central Hall in Dec 1993
Director of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
In office
1989–1992
Medical Superintendent, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
In office
1986–1989
HOD of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences
In office
1980–1986
Personal details
Born13 May 1930
Mhow, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh
Died24 September 1997(1997-09-24) (aged 67)
Delhi, India
SpouseVed Wati
Education
Alma materSarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
ProfessionSurgeon
Professor

Jai Pal Singh (13 May 1930 – 24 September 1997) was an Indian physician, surgeon, and educator. He made contributions to medical science and education in India, particularly in the fields of surgery and medical administration. He was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 1991.[1]

Early life and education

Singh was born on 13 May 1930 in Mhow, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. He pursued his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, in 1952. He completed his post-graduate qualifications in surgery in 1955 from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra. His father, Dr. Yogendra Singh, was also a doctor who served in the British Army.

Career

Singh’s career spanned over four decades, during which he held several prestigious positions. He began his career as a Clinical Tutor at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, and later served as a registrar in surgery at Lady Irwin Hospital, New Delhi. He was appointed as an honorary assistant professor of surgery at Lady Hardinge Medical College and The Willingdon Hospital, New Delhi, where he supervised Master of Surgery students.[2]

From 1980 to 1986, Singh was a professor and head of the department of surgery at the University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi. He also served as the medical superintendent of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, from 1986 to 1989. His last official position was as the director of Rohtak Medical College & Hospital (now Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak) in Haryana from 1989 to 1992.[3]

Singh was recognised for his work in surgery and was appointed as honorary surgeon to two presidents of India. He made significant contributions to surgical science, particularly in the areas of childhood burns, hernia, surgical nutrition, and kidney stones. His research on amoebic liver abscess was published in the American Journal of Surgery.

Awards

In 1986, he was awarded the Hari Om Ashram Prerit Award for his research on urinary calculi. In 1991, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award by the President of India.[1]

Personal life

Singh married Ved Wati, the daughter of Chaudhary Charan Singh, 5th Prime Minister of India. Singh passed away on 24 September 1997 in Delhi, India.

References

  1. ^ a b "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013.
  2. ^ Lohit, Harsh Singh. "Dr Jai Pal Singh - Biography (PDF)" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Padma Shri Dr. Jai Pal Singh – The Association of Surgeons of India". Retrieved 14 December 2024.