Nitte University holds 3rd Convocation Ceremony

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Sep 15, 2013: Dr K  Mohandas, Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Health Sciences, has said that  the nation can  achieve good progress in medical research field provided young  medicos  evince interest in research along with pursuing their profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He was delivering the Convocation Address at  the third Convocation of   Nitte University held at the KS Hegde Auditorium at Derlakatte on September 14, Saturday.  Dr Mohandas further said doctors have the onerous responsibility of not only safeguarding the health of the people but also that of the society. He also urged universities to encourage students to take up research.

N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, who awarded degrees to the medical graduates  said it is hard work that counts more than intelligence. He also exhorted the young medical  graduates to  consider  outstanding personalities in the medical field as their role models and try to excel in the field.

A total of 375 graduates  in various medical disciplines received their degrees on the occasion.

Dr M Shantharam Shetty, Dean of Nitte University, Dr Alka Kulkarni, Registrar (Evaluation), Dr HV Sudhaker Nayak, Registrar, Rajashekhar, Staff Development Programme Director and others were present.