Udaipur, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Udaipur, organised its 19th Orientation Programme for the newly admitted MBBS Batch of 2026 at the Late Shrimati Narmada Devi Auditorium, Geetanjali University. The programme familiarised students and their parents with the institution, its academic framework, clinical facilities and expectations from future medical professionals.
The event was attended by J.P. Agrawal, Chairman of the Geetanjali Group, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Rajendra Goyal, retired Inspector General of Rajasthan Police; Ankit Agrawal, Executive Director, Geetanjali Group; Dr. R.K. Vyas, President of Geetanjali University; and Dr. Sangeeta Gupta, Dean of Geetanjali Medical College. Senior faculty members and officials from the college, hospital and university were also present.
The programme began with Ganesh Vandana and prayers seeking divine blessings for the incoming batch.
Students Introduced to Academic and Clinical Training
Dr. Harpreet Singh, Medical Superintendent of GMCH, briefed students and parents on the hospital's infrastructure, healthcare facilities and clinical services. Dr. Manjinder Kaur, Additional Principal of GMCH, outlined the MBBS curriculum, extracurricular activities and other key aspects of academic life.
A session on anti-ragging awareness was conducted by Dr. Jitendra Jeengar, who reiterated the institution's zero-tolerance policy towards ragging and emphasised the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
Addressing the gathering, Dean Dr. Sangeeta Gupta and Dr. R.K. Vyas congratulated the students on choosing medicine as their profession. They encouraged the new entrants to approach their education with dedication, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility towards patients and society.
Emphasis on Professional Excellence and Holistic Development
Ankit Agrawal congratulated the incoming batch and shared his vision for the institution. He encouraged students to engage fully in academic activities while developing a sense of belonging to the campus. He also highlighted the importance of sports, cultural events and other extracurricular opportunities in shaping well-rounded medical professionals. He assured students that the management remains committed to providing facilities that support their academic and personal development.
Chief guest J.P. Agrawal shared insights from his personal journey and urged students to pursue excellence through consistent effort, continuous learning and the development of clinical knowledge and professional skills.
He emphasised that lasting satisfaction comes from meaningful achievements earned through hard work rather than the temporary gratification of endlessly scrolling through social media. He encouraged students to strengthen their foundations through daily learning, explaining that small, consistent improvements can lead to significant long-term progress.
Agrawal also highlighted the importance of time management, stress management and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He advised students to combine regular study with physical well-being, attention to mental health, meaningful relationships with family and friends, and participation in extracurricular activities.
Urging students not to settle for mediocrity, he encouraged them to develop their core competencies, improve their professional readiness and strive for excellence. He concluded by stressing that becoming a good human being is the foundation of becoming a good professional.
White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Doctors
A key highlight of the programme was the White Coat Ceremony, during which senior faculty members of GMCH presented white coats to the newly admitted MBBS students and blessed them as they began their medical education.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in the students' journey towards becoming doctors, symbolising their entry into a profession built on compassion, ethical conduct, clinical competence and service to humanity.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Manjinder Kaur. Dr. Parul Chaturvedi served as the master of ceremonies.
The orientation programme provided the incoming MBBS batch with an introduction to the academic, clinical and ethical responsibilities of medical education, setting the stage for their journey towards becoming competent and compassionate healthcare professionals.