Think big, dream big: Chahande

Nashik, June 13 (UNI) 'Think big, dream big', was the message given by Divisional Revenue Commissioner of Nashik division Dr Sanjay Chahande to future doctors on the occasion of ninth foundation day of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

Speaking as chief guest at a function here today, Dr Chahande advised the MUHS students to achieve the highest standards in their profession.

Deputy Secretary of state Governor Mr V V Dalvie and Assistant Secretary of the Governor Mr S M Salunke were guests of honour on the occasion. MUHS Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr Mrudula Phadke presided over the function.

Dr Chahande urged the students to extend their expertise to the rural areas, as the rural population was under-nourished and vaccine coverage is less. He stressed the need to evolve a more proper rural-health service infrastructure.

Dr Chahande said "We have to strive hard to achieve Critical Health Care similar to US. The medical fraternity should be more sensitive and a thorough professional approach is needed." Earlier, MUHS VC Dr Mrudula took stock of the university's achievements and various projects implemented by it.

In his address, Dr Dalvie lauded the MUHS for its progress and achievements. He said blood donation camps will soon be held district-wise to overcome blood scarcity.

On the ocassion, 37 gold medals and 137 certificate were given to students for their performances in the exams. The 'best teacher' award was given to Dr Sucheta Dandekar of Seth G S Medical college, Mumbai, 'best student' award to Mr Hrishikesh Kulkarni of Seth G S Medical college, Mumbai and 'best sportspersons' award to Mr Amol Walzade of ayurved college and Mr Prabhat Chauhan of Armed Forces Medical college. A special prize for best sportsperson was given to Ms Yashswini Pethkar.

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