SRM Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences Welcomes 1,300+ Students

“Modern Healthcare Cannot Survive Even an Hour Without Allied Health Professionals,” Says Dr. Pandurangan Basumani

More Than 1,300 AHS Students Inducted into SRM Medicine & Health Sciences!

The Induction Ceremony for Freshers' 2026 of the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences was held at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, marking the beginning of the academic journey for the incoming batch.

The ceremony was graced by Dr. Pandurangan Basumani, Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Dr. T. Mythili, Additional Registrar (MSL), SRMIST, Prof. R. Jayanthi, Dean, Medical, along with the Deans of the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, faculty members, and parents.

Keynote Address by Chief Guest

Addressing more than 1,300 freshers, Dr. Pandurangan Basumani highlighted the indispensable role of Allied Health Professionals in today's healthcare ecosystem, stating that healthcare is not a one-man show but a team effort. He noted that quality patient care depends on the seamless collaboration of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, public health professionals, medical technologists, and other allied health experts.

Encouraging the incoming batch to approach their profession with purpose, Dr. Basumani urged them to do the small things in a great way, emphasising that excellence is built through consistent dedication. Stressing that a career in healthcare begins with caring, he advised them to remain compassionate, stand beside their patients through every stage of care, and recognise that empathy is as important as clinical competence.

Referring to India's growing burden of liver diseases, Dr. Basumani underscored the need for highly skilled multidisciplinary healthcare teams capable of addressing the nation's evolving healthcare challenges. He encouraged the future healthcare professionals to remain curious, embrace lifelong learning, and contribute to research and innovation that will strengthen the country's healthcare system.

Address by University Dignitaries

Welcoming the freshers, Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRMIST, highlighted the University's multidisciplinary learning environment, where students from medicine and allied health sciences learn together to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. He encouraged the incoming batch to make the most of SRMIST's academic and research environment by actively participating in collaborative learning, clinical exposure, and innovation.

Dr. T. Mythili, Additional Registrar (MSL), SRMIST, encouraged the students to uphold the University's values of professionalism, discipline, and compassion throughout their academic journey. She urged them to make the most of every learning opportunity while striving to become responsible healthcare professionals committed to serving society.

Conclusion

The induction ceremony concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and enthusiasm among the freshers as they embarked on their journey to become skilled, compassionate, and globally competent healthcare professionals. The event reaffirmed SRMIST's commitment to delivering interdisciplinary education, research-driven learning, and values-based healthcare training.