Coimbatore Medical College alumni meet held, scholarships distributed
The Coimbatore Medical College Global Doctors Alumni Association (CMCGDAA) held its third annual general body meeting, distributing scholarships to 25 economically underprivileged students and cash awards to top-performing students. The event also honored retired teachers and senior alumni, concluding with 'Connexions 2026' celebrations.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing support from alumni to current students, fostering academic excellence and providing financial aid, which is crucial for student success and institutional development.
The Coimbatore Medical College Global Doctors Alumni Association (CMCGDAA) distributed scholarships to 25 students of the Coimbatore Medical College at its third annual general body meeting held here on August 9.
Under the scholarship project, educational expenses of economically underprivileged students will be covered through donations from the alumni worldwide, Ramakrishnan and Padmavathy Medical Scholarship Trust from Udumalpet and C. Palanivelu, chairman of Gem Hospital, Coimbatore.
Under a new programme initiated by the association from this year, best outgoing students in each of eight subjects in the first three years of MBBS were identified and cash awards and certificates were distributed to them.
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