Haryana’s BPS Government Medical College becomes first Indian college to win international innovation prize
Haryana’s BPS Government Medical College for Women has become the first Indian institution to win the IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education Award. The award recognizes their 'Network of Student Leaders' (NEST) program, which promotes student leadership in medical education.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights India's growing contributions to global medical education standards and pedagogical innovation.
Haryana’s BPS Government Medical College becomes first Indian college to win international innovation prize left Ron Harden (R) hands over the IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award 2026 to Dr. Sumita Sethi, Professor of Ophthalmology at BPSGMC International Medical Education Conference https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k9tqnl/article71604030.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/843324451_1622389503232912_4439659958017330302_n.jpg IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award is aimed at encouraging innovations in medical education and recognising innovations by academics, “which otherwise might go unnoticed” Chandigarh A team from Haryana’s BPS Government Medical College (BPSGMC) for Women in Khanpur Kalan has won the IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award 2026, the first time the award has been won by an Indian college. The award was for BPS Government Medical College for Women’s student leadership programme ‘Network of Student Leaders’ (NEST).
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