Varun Arjun Medical College is a premier institution committed to excellence in medical education and healthcare. It is run by award winning team of highly educated doctors of repute, which is a matter of immense pride for the institution. Affiliated with Varun Arjun University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the college offers a rigorous academic curriculum combined with practical training to shape competent and compassionate medical professionals. With experienced faculty, innovative teaching methods, and a focus on research and ethics, the college equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the evolving demands of the medical field. The institution has been established by Varun Arjun Trust is dedicated to provide quality education, for nurturing future leaders in healthcare.
Dr. (Col.) Ravindra Nath Shukla is a distinguished anesthesiologist with over four decades of teaching and clinical experience, currently serving as Principal and Dean at Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He holds an MBBS and MD in Anesthesia from AFMC Pune and a PDCC in Pediatric Anesthesia from AIIMS, New Delhi. A retired Army Professor, Dr. Shukla has held significant academic and leadership positions at premier institutions such as AFMC Pune, AIIMS, CHSC Pune, and CHCC Lucknow, and has also served internationally in Uzbekistan, where he trained anesthesiologists at AKFA Medline and worked as a consultant. His contributions to medical academia include numerous publications in national and international indexed journals, participation in MCI/NMC inspections, and consistent involvement in undergraduate teaching programs.
As former Director of PG Studies at VAMC and now its Principal and Dean, Dr. Shukla emphasizes that medicine is not just a profession but a lifelong commitment to serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence.
He encourages students to remain curious, embrace continuous learning, and develop empathy and communication skills, reminding them that the heart of medicine lies in healing and human connection. He assures students of the institution's dedication to academic rigor, ethical values, and clinical training, and offers his unwavering support as they embark on their journey to becoming competent and compassionate doctors.