Fri Jun 27 19:21:47 UTC 2025: ## News Article: PIMS Graduates Urged to Embrace AI and Community Service

**PUDUCHERRY, June 28, 2025** – The Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) celebrated the graduation of 147 undergraduate medical students (2019 batch) and 43 postgraduate MD/MS students (2021 batch) at a recent ceremony.

Pondicherry University Vice-Chancellor, P. Prakash Babu, served as the chief guest, awarding degrees and urging graduates to serve their communities with passion. He also emphasized the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence within the healthcare sector.

Sujith S. was awarded the gold medal for best outgoing student. Sarah Catherine F. received the award for best all-rounder, and Ragapriya S. was honored as best sportsperson. Thirteen undergraduate students also received PIMS STS awards for their research contributions.

The ceremony included the administration of the Hippocratic Oath to the undergraduate students by Medical Superintendent, Peter Manoharan C. Dr. Renu G’Boy Varghese, Director-Principal of PIMS, presented the annual report, highlighting the institute’s academic, research, and extracurricular achievements.

The event, overseen by PIMS management committee Chairman, K. Jacob, was well-attended by faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators, marking a significant milestone for the graduating class. Also present were Nishanth Rajan, Vice Principal (UG); P. Stalin, Vice Principal (PG and Research); Sujatha MP, Deputy Vice Principal (UG); Aparna Muraleedharan, Deputy Vice Principal (PG and Research); Nayyar lqbal, Medical Education Unit (MEU) coordinator; Sivaa R., deputy MEU coordinator, and George Thomas, General Manager.

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