Retirement is often a deeply emotional moment for everyone, especially for those who dedicated their entire lives to their profession. Such was the case for Dr Jeevan Singh Titiyal, a renowned Indian ophthalmologist who recently retired from AIIMS in Delhi.
A video capturing Dr Titiyal’s farewell has now gone viral. It shows Titiyal, a Padma Shri awardee, still in his hospital scrubs, walking between a sea of colleagues, all of them clapping for him, and hugging some of them bidding goodbye. Titiyal hung up his boots after 46 years of service.
In the video, the doctor has tears streaming down his face, unable to hold back his feelings. The poignant scene also touches those around him, as several of his fellow doctors are seen wiping away tears, clearly moved by the farewell.
The caption of the video shared by Jist News highlights Dr Titiyal’s exceptional contributions to the field of ophthalmology and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
Watch the video here:
The video has gained over two million views, with numerous users sharing their reactions in the comments. Some viewers even shared their experiences of meeting him in person and praised his demeanour and character.
One user commented, “That’s how you show your respect towards a legend.” Another user wrote, “Doctors and teachers never retired.”
A third person wrote, “Dr Titiyal is a gem. He performed cataract surgery on my mother, I recall his polite tone and attention to each detail while he had 80+ patients in line for treatment.”
Dr J S Titiyal is recognised for being the first Indian doctor to carry out live cornea transplant surgery successfully. In 2014, he received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, in acknowledgement of his remarkable contributions to the field of medicine.
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