Late Dr. (Major General) Kidiyur Jayakar Shetty
Dr. (Major General) Kidiyur Jayakar Shetty passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 23, 2024, at
his daughter's home in Baltimore, Maryland. He lived a rich, remarkable, and pioneering life. As one of his
former students put it upon hearing of his death: ‘teachers and human beings like him never die - they simply
live on in the hearts of so many’. ...
Jayakar Shetty was born in the village of Kidiyur near Udupi in what was then the Madras Presidency. After completing his early education in Kidiyur, Udupi, and Mangalore, he earned his medical degree MBBS) in 1955 at Madras Medical College. In 1956, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army,
marking the start of a 34-year military career that would culminate in the rank of Major General.
While in the Army, he completed his MD degree from Poona University and pursued further specialization in endocrinology at the University of Cardiff, Wales. At that time, he obtained a MRCP degree from Edinburgh, and
was later awarded a FRCP. During his military career, he held a variety of academic and administrative positions across India and overseas. The most notable of these were: member of the Indian delegation to the International
Control Commission in Vietnam at the height of the Vietnam war and Medical Specialist in the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan where he developed a close personal and professional relationship with King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. He went on to become Head of the Department of Medicine at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune; Commanding Officer, Military Hospital, Pathankot: and Senior Consultant, Medicine, Armed Forces Medical Services.
After he retired from the Army, Dr. Shetty worked in Al-Hofuf (Saudi Arabia), established the teaching program in Medicine at the Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) in Pokhara, Nepal, and was a Consultant at a number of hospitals in Bangalore, including Manipal Hospital (where he also helped initiate its post graduate program in medicine), Baptist Hospital and Specialist Hospital.
In 2020, Dr. Shetty moved to Baltimore along with his wife, Hemalatha. They were married for over 64 years until her passing in 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Kirti (of Baltimore, MD), his son, Sudhir and daughter in law, Madhavi (of Kensington, MD), sister-in law, Indira (of Flushing, NY), brother- and sister-in-law, Sakaram and Gayathri Shetty (of Edison, NJ), and grandchildren, Shefali, Alok, Aditi and Rohan. In India, he is
survived by his sister, Pushpa and brother in law, Ganpathi Shetty (of Udupi), brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Shantharam and Vasanthi Shetty (of Mangalore), sister and brother-in law, Saroja and Satish Bhandary (of
Mangalore), as well as many nephews, nieces and their families.
His legacy lives on through the lives he touched as a physician, teacher, mentor, and community leader.
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Late Brig V P Dhand, VSM
He was an alumnus of ‘C’ batch, AFMC, a rare combination of brain and brawn. From 1964 to 1969, he set various weight lifting records at college and university levels. He went on to win Mr. Pune, Mr. Bombay and Mr. Maharashtra and the coveted Mr. India title in 1971 & 1973. He did an advance course in Internal Medicine at AFMC from 1973-75. He retired from service on 28 Dec 2002. He was an ...epitome of grit and determination, having achieved so much in spite of all adversaries. May he rest in peace, his spirit forever alive in the memories he has left behind.
Late Surg Cdr AC Praveen Kumar, VSM
A remarkable individual whose life was a testament to
dedication, compassion, and unwavering service. Late Surg Cdr AC Praveen Kumar, VSM, not
only served as a devoted physician but also a much revered teacher.
His journey was marked by the profound impact he left on the lives he ... touched. Through his
relentless commitment to healing and teaching, he transformed countless lives, leaving an
indelible mark that transcended mere medical practices. His passion for patient care knew no
boundaries, resonating far beyond the realm of the Armed Forces Medical
Services.
A true mentor in every sense, he guided aspiring minds along their paths, shaping them into
capable healers and compassionate individuals. His healing touch was not confined to the
body alone; he mended spirits, instilled hope, and illuminated the darkest corners with his
unwavering positivity.
May his soul find eternal peace, and may his memory guide us in our continued pursuit of
excellence, service, and compassion.
Late Col DS Jaswal
He was a quintessential physician who embodied the virtues of discipline, sincerity and compassion towards the profession. As a teacher to many whom he mentored, he came across as a man who led by personal example in his every action and intent. His ward rounds were detailed, and went beyond the usual discussion on disease and treatments to include going into details of ... patients’ personal and social needs which inculcated these very vital aspects of Art of Medicine into his students. Time spent under his care and tutelage remains indelible in the minds of his students and patients.