AIG Hospitals celebrates success of 150 Indian medical students, shifted from war-hit Ukraine to Uzbekistan
AIG Hospitals hosts graduation ceremony for 150 Indian medical students in Hyderabad who were shifted from war-hit Ukraine to Uzbekistan
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Hyderabad: AIG Hospitals hosts graduation ceremony for 150 Indian medical students who were shifted from war-hit Ukraine to Uzbekistan
Hyderabad: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals hosted the graduation ceremony for 150 Indian students, who had to be shifted from war-hit Ukraine to Uzbekistan for medical education.
These Indian students were shifted from Ukraine to Uzbekistan by the NEO Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology. This is the third batch of Indian students who have completed their studies in Uzbekistan. Asian Institute of Gastroenterology hosted the graduation ceremony for these students.
NEO Institute for Medical Sciences was the only private institute that came forward to help these students complete their education- after the war broke out in Ukraine. Some came back to India, some went to Uzbekistan. NEO made a list of all these students and worked as a bridge between the students, Uzbekistan College, and the government.
Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospitals is member of National Task Force of government of India that recommends safety protocols for doctors across India. He helped students via NEO Institute to complete their medical education.
After the students completed their medical education, NEO Institute helped them to clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination which enables them to work in India.
Excelled in medical studies
Of the 150 students, 114 students got an outstanding 76 percent on their first attempt at the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination.
Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, commended this remarkable achievement, acknowledging the dedication of the students and the support provided by NEO Institute. He emphasized that medical professionals must uphold the sanctity of the profession and continue striving for excellence.
On this occasion, several students were honored for their outstanding academic performances. Dr. J. Tarunam received the gold medal, Dr. P. Yashwanth was awarded the silver medal, and Dr. S. Nitesh secured the bronze medal for their exceptional achievements.
Uzbekistan honors Dr Reddy
On this occasion, the Uzbekistan Ministry of Health honored Dr Nageshwar Reddy with the Avicenna Award and an Honorary Professorship, acknowledging his contributions to global medical education and healthcare.
Additionally, Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and former RTI Commissioner Vijay Babu were awarded Honorary Doctorates, while Dr. Sandeep was conferred an Honorary Professorship.
Indian students studying medicine
Dr. Ganni Bhaskar Rao, Chairman of GSL Medical College & Hospitals, noted that Uzbekistan is emerging as a key destination for Indian students pursuing MBBS, alongside countries like Germany and Russia.
He expressed immense satisfaction at seeing such a high FMGE success rate among NEO students, reinforcing Uzbekistanās growing reputation as a hub for quality medical education.
Dr. Divya Raj Reddy, Managing Director of NEO Institute said, "Three batches of students from India have completed their education since the war broke out in Ukraine. NEO Institute is committed to promoting quality medical education and ensuring that aspiring doctors receive the best possible training and guidance."
Professor Shukhrat Teshayev, Rector of Bukhara State Medical Institute in Uzbekistan described the event as a historic milestone in Indo-Uzbek educational and cultural relations. He emphasized that the collaboration between NEO Institute, AIG Hospitals, and GSL Hospitals has played a crucial role in shaping the future of medical education in both nations.
