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'Technology no substitute for empathy to patients'

Meritorious students across batches in academics, co-curricular, and extracurricular pursuits were felicitated at the Institute Day celebrations of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI) held recently. A press note said P. Prakash Babu, Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University, in his keynote address, reflected on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and robotic technology in modern medicine, while underscoring the enduring and irreplaceable essence of human empathy in clinical practice. He urged the students to embrace technology, yet remain rooted in the core values of care and compassion. Presiding over the event, Nihar Ranjan Biswas, SBV Vice-Chancellor, emphasised the importance of lifelong learning, encouraging young medical professionals to continuously evolve with emerging medical advancements. M. K. Rajagopalan, SBV Chancellor, hoped that the meritorious students would become the ambassadors of the institution's values and vision. Presenting the annual report, Seetesh Ghose, Dean of MGMCRI, presented a comprehensive overview of the institution's strides in academics, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Sowmya was presented the medal for the Best Outgoing Student with MVK Iyer Gold Medal, while Sabarish received the Best All-Rounder medal instituted in the name of 'Smt. Rukumaniammal', the press note said.