Dear Students, Faculty Members, Staff, Alumni, and Esteemed Stakeholders,

It is an honour and a profound responsibility to serve as the Principal of Darbhanga Medical College. I extend a cordial welcome to all members of the college community, and I particularly greet those who have recently joined this institution to pursue academic and professional excellence.

Darbhanga Medical College occupies a distinguished place in medical education and public healthcare through its longstanding tradition of academic rigour, clinical competence, and service to society. The reputation of this institution has been shaped by the sustained efforts of its faculty, staff, and students over the years, as well as by the contributions of its alumni. It shall be my continuous endeavour to preserve this legacy and strengthen it further through disciplined governance, quality assurance, and continuous academic improvement.

Our primary commitment remains to deliver medical education of the highest standard, supported by effective teaching, robust clinical training, and an environment that promotes intellectual integrity. The institution will continue to encourage a structured and outcome-oriented academic framework, while also supporting innovation in teaching and learning. We shall strive to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and professional values essential for competent and responsible medical practice.

In parallel, we reaffirm our unwavering dedication to ethical conduct, compassion, and patient-centred care. Medicine is not only a science but also a solemn duty to humanity. Accordingly, we will emphasize professionalism, empathy, communication skills, and respect for human dignity as core elements of our institutional culture.

Darbhanga Medical College will also continue to strengthen its research ecosystem. Research and evidence-based practice are indispensable for advancing healthcare outcomes. We shall encourage scholarly work, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic engagement through quality research initiatives, publications, conferences, and capacity-building programmes, with appropriate institutional support and oversight.

Furthermore, I strongly advocate a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, discipline, and collaborative functioning across all academic and administrative units. Institutional progress is best achieved when every stakeholder contributes with responsibility, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. We shall work collectively to ensure a conducive academic environment, effective service delivery, and continuous improvement in all domains.

I seek the cooperation of all students, faculty members, and staff in fulfilling the mission of this institution. Let us move forward with clarity of purpose and steadfast dedication to uphold the highest standards of medical education, healthcare service, and professional conduct.

With regards,
Dr. U. C. Jha
Principal, Darbhanga Medical College