Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin is an aluma of AFMC. In 1985, she was commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services. Arti is the sixth woman in the Indian Armed Forces to be promoted at a three star rank and the third woman officer to hold the Vice Admiral rank in the Indian Navy. Arti Sarin is recognized not only for her medical expertise but also as a role model advocating for women in the armed forces through initiatives like “Nari Shakti.”
Recently, she was appointed to the National Task Force by the Supreme Court of India to develop safe working conditions and protocols for medical professionals. Currently, Sarin works at the post of Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).
Arti Sarin Age
As of 2024, she is 60 years old.
Arti Sarin Biography
| Full Name | Arti Sarin |
| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Birth Place | Visakhapatnam, India |
| Height | Not known |
| Weight | Not known |
| Education | MBBS from AFMC Pune, MD in Radiodiagnosis from AFMC Pune, DNB in Radiation Oncology from the Tata Memorial Hospital, Training in Gamma Knife Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh |
| Profession | Surgeon Vice Admiral and Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services |
| Branch/Service | Indian Navy |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media | N/A |
Arti Sarin Family
Arti was born in a family with military background. Her father, a naval officer served in the Navy for 41 years and her brother Rajesh retired as a Commodore from the Navy.
Arti is married to Surgeon Vice Admiral C.S. Naidu, a hepotabiliary surgeon. Her husband presently serves as the Command Medical Officer, Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.In 2020, the couple made a history by serving as CMOs in their respective commands simultaneously. They are parents to a son.
| See also: IPS Nalin Prabhat Biography |
Arti Sarin Early Life & Career
Arti was commissioned in the Armed Forces Medical Services on 26 December 1985. Throughout her career, Vice Admiral Sarin has held numerous prestigious positions across all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces:
- Indian Army: Served as a lieutenant to captain.
- Indian Navy: Progressed from Surgeon Lieutenant to Surgeon Vice Admiral.
- Indian Air Force: Achieved the rank of Air Marshal.
Her key appointments include:
- Professor and Head of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Command Hospital (Southern Command).
- Director General Medical Services for both the Navy and Air Force.
- Commandant of AFMC, Pune.
- Commanding Officer at INHS Asvini.
Arti Sarin Income & Net Worth
Though the specific details regarding Arti Sarin’s income and net worth is not available, it is common for high-ranking military officials in India to receive competitive salaries with multiple allowances.
Arti Sarin Medals
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2024) and Vishisht Seva Medal (2021)
FAQs
She has a son named Rohan.
Arti is married to Surgeon Rear Admiral C S Naidu.
Her Instagram handle is not known.
Arti Sarin is the 46th doctor and the first woman to become Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).
Arti has 2 post-graduate degrees: MD in Radiology from AFMC Pune
DNB in Radiation Oncology from the Tata Memorial Hospital
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin