6th Convocation of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital held
New Delhi: The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi in the presence of Shri JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, here today.
Addressing the participants, the President of India said, “Medical profession is unlike any other profession, it involves the noble cause of treating and curing people of diseases and saving lives”. The President said that doctors provide the healing touch to humanity and they can make a difference between life and death. “You have a big responsibility being doctors, because you will be taking care of people's health”, she stated.
Crediting Safdarjung Hospital for treating 10,000 people Safdarjung Hospital every day, she said, “it is a matter of pride that Safdarjung Hospital is among the top 20 medical institutes in the country as per the latest NIRF rankings”.
The President urged the medical fraternity and related institutions to motivate people on the noble cause of organ donation. She also noted the achievements in the healthcare sector during the last 10 years. She said, “the number of medical institutions has increased, and the number of PG seats has doubled. New AIIMS have been established, and undergraduate courses have been introduced in these institutions”. “The recently announced Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme will help catering to the needs of the 70+ elderly population”, she said.
A total of 403 Degrees were awarded to students from DM, MCh, MD, MS, and MBBS programs who successfully completed their training. The President also awarded medals to meritorious students in recognition of their exceptional academic achievements. Additionally, the Annual Report of the institution was released by the distinguished dignitaries.
Awarded degrees by President of India, Droupadi Murmu
Speaking on the occasion, Shri JP Nadda congratulated all the students and their parents for their hard work and sacrifice. “This celebratory occasion also marks recognition for the numerous achievements made by the students of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital which are amongst the most prestigious medical institutes in the country” he stated.
The Union Minister said, “VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital are amongst the busiest medical institute in the country and their medical professionalism is recognised everywhere.”
In his message to the students, the Union Minister stated that, “being doctors does not only entail curing diseases, it also involves understanding humanity”. He further stated that, “excellence, values and empathy are key traits to success.”
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