{"product_id":"the-woman-who-ran-aiims","title":"The Woman Who Ran AIIMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Woman Who Ran AIIMS by Sneh Bhargava | Memoirs of a Medical Pioneer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Woman Who Ran AIIMS: The Memoirs of a Medical Pioneer\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dr Sneh Bhargava is a remarkable first-hand account of a pioneering career in Indian medicine. One of India's earliest women radiologists and the first—and so far only—woman to serve as Director of AIIMS, Dr Bhargava recounts extraordinary moments from her professional life while tracing the development of medicine in post-Independence India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn in 1930, Dr Sneh Bhargava broke important barriers in Indian medicine. Her memoir recalls her journey as a radiologist, her leadership at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the experiences that shaped her long career in healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn her first day as AIIMS Director in 1984, Dr Bhargava faced an unprecedented crisis when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was brought to the institute after being shot. She recounts this and other extraordinary episodes from her years in medicine, offering a rare first-hand perspective on moments that intersected with India's medical and public history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe memoir also describes her role in helping bring CT scanning technology to India after witnessing the announcement of its development in the United States. From stories involving cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging to the challenges of managing major medical institutions, the book provides a vivid portrait of a changing healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from AIIMS in 1990, Dr Bhargava continued contributing to healthcare through her involvement in establishing two major hospitals in New Delhi. Written later in life, the memoir reflects on medical service, leadership, perseverance, and a lifelong commitment to helping others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pioneering medical career:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Dr Sneh Bhargava's journey as one of India's early women radiologists.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership at AIIMS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover her experiences as the first woman to lead the institution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA historic medical crisis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read her first-hand account of the events surrounding Indira Gandhi's treatment at AIIMS in 1984.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of CT scanning in India:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn about her efforts to help introduce an important diagnostic technology to the country.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStories from Indian medicine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encounter fascinating episodes involving radiology, cancer treatment, medical institutions, and healthcare in an earlier era.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding healthcare institutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore Dr Bhargava's later contributions to the establishment of hospitals in New Delhi.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA life of service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect on the dedication, responsibility, and perseverance required for a long career in medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian medical history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents and professionals in medicine, radiology, and healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy memoirs and biographies of pioneering women\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose interested in the history of AIIMS and Indian healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders fascinated by medical technology and diagnostic innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for an inspiring account of leadership and public service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Woman Who Ran AIIMS\u003c\/strong\u003e combines personal memoir with an important history of medicine in post-Independence India. Dr Sneh Bhargava's experiences offer readers a rare perspective on the evolution of diagnostic medicine, institutional leadership, and the challenges of serving patients in a rapidly changing healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer candid account of landmark moments, technological developments, medical challenges, and decades of service makes this paperback especially compelling for readers interested in Indian medicine, pioneering women, leadership, and the human stories behind major healthcare institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneh Bhargava","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604197527827,"sku":"BY13.5896","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-woman-who-ran-aiims","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}