PSG IMSR Graduates 331 Medical Students at 34th Graduation Ceremony

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PSG IMS&R) held its 34th graduation ceremony at the institute’s auditorium on Wednesday, awarding degrees to 248 MBBS graduates and 83 postgraduate medical scholars.
Dr. R. Usha Kim, Chief of Orbit, Oculoplasty, Ocular Oncology and Ocular Prosthetics, Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of the Allied Ophthalmic Personnel Training Programme at Aravind Eye Care System, Madurai, and Regional HR Director for Madurai, Theni and Dindigul, attended as the chief guest.
An alumna of the institute’s first batch, Dr. Usha Kim recalled the influence of her teachers on her career. She urged graduates to take responsibility for their duties, realise their potential and treat patients with gentleness and compassion. She also conferred degrees on the graduates.
Dr. Sriram P. received the Best Outgoing Graduate Award and the G. V. Memorial Gold Medal. Dr. Shreyaa S. K. won the Best All-Rounder Graduate Award and the GRG Memorial Gold Medal.
Dr. Prem M. Kathuria, from the 2021 MBBS batch, received the Nandakumar Memorial Gold Medal for securing the top position in Medicine in examinations conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. T. M. Subbarao, Principal of PSG IMSR and Hospitals, commended the students for their achievements in academics, arts, sports and student leadership. He announced an annual research grant in memory of Dr. S. Ramalingam, former Dean of PSG IMSR and Hospitals. The grant will support a student whose research proposal is selected by a committee.
Dr. Shanmugasekar C., Professor of Dermatology, administered the Hippocratic Oath, while Dr. Jothilakshmi K., Professor of Paediatrics, delivered the charge to the graduating students.
Dr. J. Jegadheeshwararaj, Vice-Principal for Accreditation and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, attended the ceremony along with faculty members, dignitaries and parents.
The ceremony reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to medical education and to preparing healthcare professionals to serve with competence and compassion.