National Doctor's Day: Remembering Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, India's First Medical Consultant

Here’s why July 1 is observed as National Doctor’s Day and a brief on Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy’s life. India’s first medical consultant, as described by the British Medical Journal. It is said that Dr Roy was at the forefront of the team leading the foundation of the Indian Medical Association and Medical Council of India.

Aditya Pran Changkakati

A multimedia journalist with a keen interest and observance of rural development, healthcare, and civic issues.