Endocrinology in Haryana: 50 years of statehood, 15+ years of service

Endocrinology in Haryana: 50 years of statehood , 15+ years of service Sir, Haryana, a small but dynamic state of Northwest India, completed 50 years of statehood on November 1, 2016. The past half‑century has been marked by sustained and significant growth in all fields. Both public and private sectors have worked hard to transform Haryana from a little‑known dusty state to one of the engines of growth of the country. Health care in general and the superspecialty of endocrinology in particular have contributed to this story of growth as well. The first documentation of an endocrine medicinal preparation is from Haryana. The twin Ashwin Kumars, who were Raj Vaidya (Royal Physicians) to Devas during Vedic times, invented and created this formulation for Chyawan Rishi at his Ashram on Dhosi Hill near Narnaul in Haryana. Chyawan was able to reverse old age and become young with this endocrine tonic. The nutraceutical, known even today as Chyawanprash, is used as an anabolic and pro‑longevity drug. These services evolved into the first independent endocrine clinic of the state on May 25, 2001, and the first endocrine center with admitting facilities on February 24, 2002, in the same city. bringing quality endocrine services to all parts of the state. The services at Pt BDS, PGIMS, Rohtak, were strengthened in 2013 with the arrival of a second endocrinologist who further enhanced endocrine services by adding 2 days more per week of endocrinology clinics and collaborating with the Biotechnology Department at PGIMS, Rohtak, to initiate genetic analysis of endocrine patients. Perhaps the largest endocrine department in the private sector in India today, the Endocrinology Department at Medanta Hospital began operations in December 2009 and currently boasts nine consultants, including one diabetologist and one pediatric endocrinologist. The department is approved for training Diplomate of National Board postgraduates in endocrinology since 2014. Endocrinologists are also rendering yeoman service in Yamunanagar (2014) and Faridabad (2015). Full‑time qualified pediatric endocrinologists are at work in Gurgaon (2009) and Ambala Cantt (2016). Many towns such as Mullana (Ambala), Kurukshetra, Sonipat, and Kaithal host endocrine clinics run by visiting endocrinologists at weekly or fortnightly intervals. Haryanvi endocrinologists also work outside the state, in locations as diverse as New Delhi, Chandigarh, United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives. Haryana's endocrinologists have matched their peers from across the country in every sphere. Dr. Ambrish Mithal, who has served as the President of the Endocrine Society …