New academic session inaugurated at PGIMER

The new academic session at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research began on Tuesday with an inaugural ceremony at the Bhargava Auditorium. Dr Digambar Behera, president of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and professor emeritus, PGIMER, inaugurating the institute’s new academic session in Chandigarh on Tuesday. “A good physician treats the disease, a great physician treats the patient who has the disease,” said chief guest Dr Digambar Behera in his inaugural address while quoting William Osler, the “father of modern medicine”, to imbibe the value of empathy and patient care among young doctors. Dr Behera, president of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and professor emeritus, PGIMER, also addressed the audience on the topic “Medicine: Past, present and future - Evolution through ages”. By combining knowledge, technology and empathy, we can save the future of healthcare.” The event was attended by an array of notable figures, including former directors, deans and senior faculty, including Dr YK Chawla, Dr Jagat Ram and Dr Subhash Verma, alongside PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal, deputy director administration Pankaj Rai, medical superintendent Dr Vipin Koushal and various heads of departments.