SVIMS Holds 14th Convocation, 548 Students Awarded Degrees
Chandrashekhar urged graduates to serve patients, particularly the poor, with dedication
TIRUPATI: The 14th convocation of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences was held on Friday at the Mahathi Auditorium in Tirupati, where 548 students received degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth, chairman of the National Medical Commission, said a convocation marked a major milestone in the lives of graduates entering a profession that demanded responsibility, ethics and compassion. He said SVIMS had emerged as a leading institution in medical services, education and research, serving Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.
Muddada Ravichandra, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, said SVIMS, conceived in 1993 under the vision of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and established as a university in 1995, had grown into a major centre for super-specialty healthcare.
Chandrashekhar urged graduates to serve patients, particularly the poor, with dedication.
SVIMS director and vice-chancellor R. V. Kumar said the institution continued to expand with government support. He thanked B. R. Naidu and Ravichandra for sanctioning ₹60 crore for hospital development.
TTD board member N. Sadashiva Rao said cancer screening camps were being conducted through pink buses and new infrastructure, including a cancer care centre and specialty blocks, was under development.
Of the total graduates, 16 students received gold medals for academic excellence, while others were presented merit certificates and cash awards. Faculty, students and staff attended the programme.
