50,000 Healthcare Graduates Begin Healing Careers in India

More than 50,000 young healthcare professionals just received their degrees at Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University's 38th convocation, marking one of the largest graduating classes of medical professionals in India. The ceremony celebrated futures dedicated to healing and helping others.

The graduating class included 12,016 doctors, 2,569 dentists, and over 35,000 students in nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences. These graduates will soon fill critical roles in hospitals, clinics, and communities across the country.

S. Swetha from Kilpauk Medical College stood out by winning nine medals during her medical studies. Another 236 students received gold medals, silver medals, and special recognition for their outstanding academic achievements.

P. Grizelda Evangeline's story captured hearts at the ceremony. She received a cochlear implant at age two after losing her hearing, and now she's graduating with the highest marks in her Master of Occupational Therapy program specializing in pediatrics. Her achievement shows how medical technology can transform lives and how those who receive care often become the best caregivers.

Director R.K. Dhiman from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute reminded the new graduates that medicine involves more than treating diseases. He urged them to focus on healing people, not just conditions, and to develop strong communication skills alongside their clinical expertise.

Why This Inspires

This massive graduation represents thousands of young people choosing careers centered on helping others. Each graduate spent years studying, training, and preparing to ease suffering and improve health in their communities.

The university continues expanding access to medical education through 844 affiliated colleges and six new regional centers with modern simulation labs. These investments ensure future classes will be just as prepared to meet healthcare challenges with skill and compassion.

Fifty thousand new healers just began their journeys toward making India healthier, one patient at a time.