Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (SN/SP)
Mangalore, Nov 18: The convocation and the college annual day function of A J Medical College was held at the college auditorium here on Saturday November 15.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Dr M Shantaram Shetty, vice-chancellor of Nitte University said, that the society plays an important role in a person's success in getting prominence and status. Hence, every one of us have a responsibility to give something in return to the society, he felt.
Money can not purchase everything. Over 30% of our population is illiterates, who lack clothes and shelter. The doctors should treat the poor on priority for deriving self-satisfaction in their lives, he advised.
The doctors have a special reputation in the society. The demand in the field of medical services never experiences downward slide like the banking, industrial and financial sectors, he pointed out.
Presiding over the function, A J Shetty, president, Laksmi Memorial Education Foundation said that the college will commence post graduation medical course in the year 2009-10.
Dr Prashant Shetty, director, Dr Prashant Marla and Dr Jayaprakash Alva, dean were present on the occasion.