Medicine Department CMC & Hospital, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Ludhiana, March 25, 2014: The Department of Medicine, CMC Ludhiana, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the initiation of its Postgraduate Course. The programme started with Chapel service in the morning at 8.30 AM, which was followed by a group photograph with all the attending postgraduates. After this, an Introduction & Interaction session was held. Dr. Abraham G Thomas, Director CMCH, Ludhiana, congratulated the Department on this occasion.
Dr Mary John, HOD, Medicine, welcomed everyone and stated that it was one of the proud moments in the history of the department. Dr Mary Mathews, who was HOD of Medicine from 1966-1987 and a mentor to a whole generation of students, talked about the old days, and about the people who played a pivotal role in the establishment of department.
The post graduate alumni reminisced about the past and shared nostalgic memories of their student life. It was an emotional time for everyone. The evening session started with a welcome speech by Dr.Mary John, and the felicitation of the Pioneers of department – Dr.Mary Mathews, Dr.K.L.Dhar and Dr.V.K.Satija. A CME on PG Training: The Indian & International Perspective was conducted by Dr. K.L. Dhar & Dr. George Abraham. Dr.Nitin Malhotra, Professor, Medicine Department, shared his interesting clinical experiences.
This was followed by a cultural programme by junior doctors, which was enjoyed by all. The day ended with dinner, and mementos were given to all who attended. It was an enriching experience for all involved, and a time to be proud of the legacy of the department.