My dear young doctors, my dearest students I congratulate you on reaching this stage after all these years hard work. I should congratulate your parents too on supporting you during the course.
Today is the culmination of many years of your hard work and effort, which has been recognized by the award of this professional degree. You are now a true professional. This is an achievement in which you are entitled to take great pride. No doubt it also reflects the support and encouragement which you have received from your teachers and family members, and I trust you will give due recognition to that support and encouragement.
I am sure you do not need me to tell you about the competitive world which you are entering - a world where there are no boundaries. The way in which we have practiced is no more relevant now. Even the layman knows the minute details on all aspect of a disease. We have to consider this also when we treat patients. This is a new challenge which today’s doctor face. You are entering this arena with enormous advantage of a degree from this institution.
How you use this advantage is, of course, entirely a matter for you, I feel that the sense of fulfillment you achieve is through using your knowledge, your talents and skills to serve others, the needy, poor patients. You have the great advantage of a good education, which you can use not only to advance yourself in life, but also to help others.
As a principal I have been attending five consecutive convocation ceremonies. I should say this one stay high of all others. I have seen this batch through the years and during their internship. I am really happy to see your commitment and love to this institution. What ever small things have happened towards the growth of this institution, you are also a partner to that. I thank you for your contribution.
I wish you good luck through out your life
Thank you very much
Dr C Ravindran
Principal
