The 4th graduation ceremony of PSG Allied Health Sciences for the 2021 batch was held on Wednesday at PSG IMSR.
The ceremony was graced by the chief guest, Gomathi Sundar, former President, Indian Association of Physician Associates.
A total of 80 B.Sc. Technology graduates, one M.Sc. Technology graduate, and toppers from each B.Sc. programme received their certificates. Thanushree, from the Radiography and Imaging Technology programme, was recognised as the Best Outgoing Graduate.
The Dr. J.S. Bhuvaneshwaran Gold Medal in Cardiac Technology was awarded to Mithuna Devi, while the Dr. N. Elango Gold Medal in Radiology and Imaging Technology was bagged by Kamesraja. G. R. Karthikeyan, Chairman of PSG & Sons’ Charities, presented the medals in the presence of L. Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee.
Dr. Subba Rao, Principal of PSG IMSR&H, delivered the presidential address and described the occasion as a “red-letter day” for the graduates. He outlined the institution’s journey from its 1985 shift towards the healing arts to its current status as a leader in allied health education, offering 10 honours and three master’s programmes.
The chief guest, Gomathi Sundar, in her address, spoke about the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (NCAHP Act). She noted that the Act was passed in 2021 to regulate allied health professionals. “The efforts towards its enactment had begun nearly 15 years earlier,” she added.
She said that a commission was constituted in 2024 to revise guidelines and regulations for allied health professionals across India, and pointed out that it is the largest such bodies, comprising 54 members.
She further stated that 17 curricula have been published on the official website for the benefit of students. The primary focus of the commission, she said, is to standardise allied health education. She added that graduates will soon receive registration numbers and licences, and that institutions introducing new programmes are also expected to obtain licences in the coming months.
“After years of hard work, we are now being recognised,” she said. She also encouraged graduates to engage in both clinical practice and clinical research.
Urging them to contribute to society, she called on graduates to act as health advocates and counter misinformation on social media with evidence-based knowledge. She emphasised the need to develop critical analysis skills and cultivate the habit of reading.
He also announced that the institution will introduce 10 new programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year, including Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Occupational Therapy.
Kavitha, programme coordinator, felicitated the graduates and paid tribute to successive managing trustees and early pioneers such as Dr. Banumathi and Dr. Jayachandran.
She highlighted the achievements of the outgoing batch and made special mention of Muhammed Suhail from the Physician Assistant department, who received the National Student of the Year award from the chief guest.
He has also been awarded a government scholarship worth ₹36 lakh by the Chief Minister to pursue studies at Imperial College London and is awaiting the Commonwealth Scholarship.
Earlier, Saravanan, Head, Department of Medicine, welcomed the gathering, and Suganya, Associate Professor of Anatomy, delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr. J. S. Bhuvaneshwaran, Director of PSG Hospitals, along with heads of PSG institutions, faculty members, students, and parents, graced the occasion and extended their best wishes to the graduates.
The event marked a significant milestone as it coincided with the centenary celebrations of PSG & Sons’ Charities, commemorating 100 years of its contribution to education and healthcare.
