Annual Convocation for MBBS Batch 2015 held in DMC College Campus

Ludhiana: After a gap of nearly two years, ever since COVID pandemic struck a nation, two major functions including ‘Annual Convocation for the MBBS Batch 2015’ and ‘Naman….Gratitude to COVID Warriors’ were held today in Auditorium of DMC College Campus.   
The dignitaries present during both the functions were Vinny Mahajan (Chief Secretary of Punjab State), who was the chief guest on both the occasions along with President of DMCH Managing Society Sunil Kant Munjal, Secretary Prem Kumar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana Varinder Sharma and Police Commissioner, Ludhiana Rakesh Aggarwal.
‘Naman….Gratitude to COVID Warriors’
In the morning, a function ‘Naman….Gratitude to COVID Warriors’ to was held to express gratitude to all those front line health care workers, who worked very hard and with selfless dedication during the COVID crisis. Dr Vandana Midha (Professor of Medicine) extended warm welcome to all those present on the occasion and invited Medical Supdt. HDHI- Dr Bishav Mohan on the stage to share with audience the whole journey of Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in fighting COVID virus and treating COVID patienst. In his address, Dr Bishav Mohan said that recent times of COVID have been very difficult for all of us as a society and it is due to the joint efforts of health care workers of various departments that helped in tackling this crucial situation. He strongly emphasized that Punjab State government and Ludhiana District Administration played a pivotal role in dealing with COVID crisis. The audience was shown an impressive slide presentation of various work forces and facilities & services being provided by the institution during COVID. Dr Rajesh Mahajan (Professor of Medicine) proposed a vote of thanks at the end of function.  
 
‘Annual Convocation for MBBS Batch 2015’
Another function held today was ‘Annual Convocation’ for the MBBS Batch 2015. Vinny Mahajan, Chief Secretary of the Punjab state was the chief guest. The function began with welcome address by Dean Academics-Dr Sandeep Kaushal followed by speech delivered by Vice Principal Dr G S Wander, who introduced the chief guest to the audience.
 
Principal Dr Sandeep Puri read out the college report, depicting various activities held in college for the past one year and academic publications contributed by the faculty members.
 
Dr Sandeep Kaushal administered HIPPOCRATC oath to the young medicos. President Sh Sunil Kant Munjal and Secretary Sh Prem Kumar Gupta warmly congratulated the young medicos in successfully become qualified doctors.
 
The chief guest Vinny Mahajan motivated the students to go beyond their academic pursuits and always keep their vision open to observe things around them. She advised the young medicos to be extremely humble and sincere to their parents. In all,32 medical graduates of Batch 2015 were awarded degrees including 2 medals and 3 trophies.
 
Silver Medal for Second Best Graduate of MBBS admission batch 2015 was given to Dr Dhruvika Tiwari and Gold Medal for First Best Graduate of MBBS admission batch 2015 was given to Dr Sanchi Baghla, who also got Best All Rounder Award of MBBS Admission Batch 2015.