In a momentous and historic day for AIIMS Gorakhpur, the institute successfully conducted its first Convocation Ceremony, graced by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu as the Chief Guest. Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor, Uttar Pradesh; Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh; Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Shri Ravi Kishan, Member of Parliament, Gorakhpur were also present.
Addressing the participants, the President said, “AIIMS Gorakhpur has not only become a hub of quality healthcare for Purvanchal, but is emerging as a center of excellence for the entire eastern region of India. This institute reflects a harmonious blend of service, compassion, and scientific spirit.” She stated, “AIIMS institutions have today become centres of excellence in quality, service, and innovation and AIIMS Gorakhpur is successfully carrying forward this tradition.”
Noting that AIIMS Gorakhpur is emerging as a premier institute of tertiary care in a very short time, the President stated that the institute is serving the people of eastern UP and the bordering regions of Bihar and Nepal very effectively.
President said that “AIIMS has created a benchmark in healthcare and medical education, be it in creating new techniques of surgery or instruments for early diagnostic care or in blending the best practices of allopathy and homeopathy for enhanced medical care.” She also highlighted the contribution of AIIMS institutions in promoting medical tourism in the country. “India’s quality and affordable healthcare services attracts people from across the world”, she stated.
Congratulating students for their sacrifice, hardwork and discipline, President Murmu said that doctors have a pivotal role to play in the development of a nation. “They not only alleviate sufferings but also contribute towards the creation of a healthy society”, she stated.
Encouraging students to play a proactive role in society, the President noted, “Medical treatment is not only a service to people but also a vital means of serving the nation”. “Technologies like Telemedicine, AI in Diagnostics, Robotic Surgery, and Wearable Health Tech are enhancing the quality of healthcare services”, she stated.
President Murmu concluded her address by congratulating the students and the parents for their relentless sacrifice, hard work and discipline.
61 students from the first batch received their degrees
During the convocation, the President conferred gold medals to 08 outstanding graduates, including 06 MBBS students, 01 MSc Nursing, and 01 MSc Medical student. A total of 61 students from the first batch received their degrees at this ceremony, including 48 MBBS students, 8 MSc Medical students, and 5 MSc Nursing students.
The first-ever convocation souvenir of AIIMS Gorakhpur was released by the Governor, and the first copy will be presented to the President.
This first convocation stands as a milestone achievement for AIIMS Gorakhpur, solidifying its status as a nationally esteemed institute and a guiding force in the field of medical education and public health.
Also present at the function were Shri Desh Deepak Verma, President, AIIMS Gorakhpur; Maj Gen Dr. Vibha Dutta (SM), Executive Director, AIIMS Gorakhpur, along with faculty members and students
