The 11th Annual Convocation Of The Yenepoya (Deemed To Be University) Was Held In The Virtual Mode
The 11th Annual Convocation of the Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) was held on Saturday , the 11th of December , 2021 at 11.00 a.m. in the virtual mode from the portals of the University. Shri Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive officer of NITI Aayog , was the Guest of Honour for the event . In his address, he congratulated and commended the graduates for their achievements during this challenging time of the Covid pandemic, wherein the status quo has changed and brought about a new normal. He advised the young graduates to view every crisis as an opportunity to bring about transformation instead of getting demoralised. He highlighted on the Tech driven innovations in healthcare and various other sectors for the benefit of the citizens of India. He also suggested that the young graduates should use Technology and innovation to leap frog into the new sectors in the future and accelerate the progress of the nation Bangalore & President - Postgraduate Medical Education Board, National Medical Council, New Delhi was the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address. In his address he emphasised on the virtues of compassion and the need to have a Humane approach towards the patients, and that quality of compassion and ethical principles must override all other considerations. He highlighted the importance of communication skills in today’s day and age where it can play a very vital role in understanding and delivery of the core concepts in healthcare. He congratulated the graduates on the achievement of their dream, despite the numerous difficulties faced by them due to the ongoing pandemic and the resultant constraints.
A total of 903 Ph.D., M.Ch/DM, Post Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Healthcare & Professions, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Commerce and Management candidates , were conferred the Degrees and Diploma Certificates. 07 gold medals were awarded to the toppers. Shri. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) presided over the function .
Dr. M VijayaKumar, Vice Chancellor,Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) welcomed and Introduced the Dignitaries and presented the annual report of the university.
Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji. K.S., Registrar,Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr. B.T. Nandish, Controller of Examinations,Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) administrated the oath to the graduates
The programme was compered Dr. Mallika Shetty and Dr. Rouchelle Tellis.
The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
