University Toppers honored at SNIMS 27.09.2024

The University toppers over the years of Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS)
were honored at a memorable function held at the SNIMS College auditorium on 27th September,
2024.. This year, Amritakrishna J. secured the first rank in the MBBS examination conducted by
Kerala University of Health Sciences. Previous years rank holders, Dr. Srividya Suresh, Dr.
Ashima R. Chandran, and Dr. Reni Benny were also honored.
The Minister for Agriculture, Government of Kerala, Shri. P. Prasad was the Chief Guest. Other
Guests of honour were the former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri. V.
Muraleedharan, former Minister for Agriculture,Kerala Shri. Adv.V.S. Sunilkumar and also the
Opposition leader, Kerala assembly, Shri.V.D.Satheeshan via video message.
Other notable attendees included were Gurudeva Charitable Trust President Sreedharan
Jayakumar, Secretary Sudhakaran Polassery, Treasurer Sajeevababu Kombara, Manager of
Institution Pradeep Kumar Thankappan, Executive Director and Principal Lt General Dr. Ajith
Nilakantan, Vice Principal- Student affairs Dr. Joseph Francis, Principal of Kalamassery
Medical College Prof. Dr. Pradeep Somanath, Medical Superintendent of Paravur Taluk Hospital
Dr. Asha K. John, IMA Kerala State Elect Dr. Srivilasan K. A.,North Paravur Municipality
Chairperson A.J. Raju, and Kunnukara Panchayat President Saina Babu.
Minister Shri.P. Prasad stated during the event stated that diligent students are always a stepping
stone for the society, emphasizing that compassionate patient care, ethical medical practice, and
dedication to the field of medicine are fundamental responsibilities that every doctor should
uphold.
Former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan expressed in his message to the audience, the need to
ensure that medical students have the necessary environment to foster modern discoveries in the
field of medical research.
Former Agriculture Minister V.S. Sunilkumar spoke about the innovative possibilities in the
health sector, the selfless service of doctors in the field of medicine, and the need to eliminate
exploitation within the medical domain.
Dr. Amritakrishna J., this year’s rank holder, expressed gratitude for the support received from
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences while accepting the honor.
The honored rank holders also spoke about their experiences and the significant role that Sree
Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences and its faculty played in shaping their careers.

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