GMCH-32 Chandigarh 8th Convocation: 231 MBBS graduates awarded degrees

The 8th Convocation of the Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh was held on May 11, 2023, for MBBS admission batches 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. At the event, a total of 231 MBBS graduates received degrees.

Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh organised its eighth Convocation on May 11, 2023. As many as 231 MBBS graduates of the 2009 to 2016 batches received degrees during the convocation.

The Chief Guest of the event was Punjab Governor and Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit. He presented awards to 51 meritorious students of the institute and congratulated all the young doctors.

In his convocation address, delivered in the presence of UT adviser Dharam Pal and UT health secretary Yashpal Garg, Purohit wished that the young doctors may find fulfilment and boundless opportunities to make a positive change in the world.

The Dr JS Chopra Gold Medal for Best Graduate was awarded to Shagun Singh (2009), Harpreet Kaur (2010), Harsimran Bhatia (2011), Dinesh Walia (2012), Pavneet Kaur (2013), Gursimran Singh Anand (2014), Sonali Thakur (2015) and Parth Lal (2016). All these students were also felicitated with medals for academic excellence, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Talking about GMCH, the administrator said, “The UT administration has already given approval for establishing an Advanced Centre for Infectious Diseases at GMCH, which will be a significant resource for people of the region and will guarantee preparedness in case of any future pandemics.”

Dr Jasbinder Kaur, Director-Principal, GMCH, welcomed the Chief Guest and highlighted various achievements of the institute.

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