North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, celebrated its 13th annual day on March 4 at NEIGRIHMS auditorium.
The function was attended by Prof. Dr. Balram Bhargava, chief, Cardio-Thoracic Sciences Centre and head, Department of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi, as the chief guest, an update stated.
The chief guest in his address stressed on the importance and significance of 3S -Samvedana (empathy), Samvad (communication) and Sparsh (clinical touch) – during care giving process, to the newly-passed out MBBS students, MD/MS post graduate residents and MSc. nursing students.
Prof. Bhargava also delivered the annual day oration.
Prof. (Dr.) Nalin Mehta, director of NEIGRIHMS, highlighted the importance of ethical aspects in medical practice and respect for patient’s autonomy.
Prof Animesh Mishra, registrar, NEIGRIHMS, delivered the welcome address, while the Prof. GK Medhi, dean, NEIGRIHMS, highlighted the various academic activities at NEIGRIHMS.
During the function, Prof. Balram Bhargava, awarded the course completion certificates to the MBBS students (2017 batch), MD/MS post graduate residents, and M.Sc. nursing students, along with the award for the ‘Best Outgoing Graduate,’ which was given to Dr. Debabrita Chakraborty.
The ‘Best Scientific Publication’ award was given to Prof. T Natung, HoD, Ophthalmology, Dr. Pranjal Phukan, Addl. Prof., Radiodiagnosis in faculty category and to Dr. Kalaragini Rajshekhar in resident doctors category.
Other awards presented included ‘Best Oral Presentation’ and ‘Best Poster Presentation.’
The 13th annual day event concluded with a cultural programme showcasing the diverse culture of the North Eastern India, it stated.
