Bhubaneswar, July 17: AIIMS Bhubaneswar will host its 6th Convocation Ceremony on July 18, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s journey of academic excellence, healthcare innovation and research advancement.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel will attend the ceremony as the chief guest and confer degrees upon the graduating students. Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha MP Aparajita Sarangi and other dignitaries are also expected to attend the event.
A total of 684 students from various disciplines will receive their degrees during the convocation ceremony. The graduating batch includes students from MBBS, MD/MS, DM/MCh, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, PhD, BSc Nursing, Paramedical and MSc Nursing programmes.
The institute will also recognise academic excellence by presenting 61 gold medals to 32 outstanding students for their exceptional performance.
Ahead of the convocation, AIIMS Bhubaneswar highlighted its continued focus on strengthening healthcare services and medical education. The institute announced approval for establishing a dedicated Neonatal Surgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) under the Department of Pediatric Surgery.
The specialised unit will provide advanced care for critically ill newborns requiring surgical intervention, including preoperative stabilisation, postoperative intensive care and multidisciplinary treatment support.
Officials said the new facility will improve access to specialised neonatal surgical care, reduce the need for referrals outside the region and enhance treatment outcomes for newborn patients. The unit will also support postgraduate education, clinical training and research in neonatal surgery and critical care.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar stated that the initiatives reflect its commitment to advancing medical education, strengthening patient care and emerging as a leading healthcare institution serving eastern India.
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