Message Delivered by Amb. Harsh Kumar Jain at the Gullas College of Medicine Graduation Ceremony (23 July 2025)

Message Delivered by Amb. Harsh Kumar Jain at the Gullas College of Medicine Graduation Ceremony (23 July 2025)

Dr. David Pillai

Chief Executive Consultant, Williams College of Medicine

Attorney Joseph M. Manuel

Vice President for Operations

Ms. Katharina Coyle Pillai

Deputy Chief Executive Consultant

Other esteemed dignitaries on the stage, members of the faculty, proud parents of the graduating students, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and most importantly, the celebrities of today's event, the graduating students, my warm greetings to all of you. Namaste! It is with immense pleasure and pride that I join you today at the 45th commencement exercise of the Class of 2025.

This day is an extraordinary occasion for students of the graduating class. It not only marks the culmination of years of relentless perseverance, unwavering commitment, and tireless effort of each of these students, but also the beginning of a new journey filled with boundless opportunities and responsibilities.

Dear students, today we celebrate not only your academic success, but also the resilience, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit that have brought each one of you to this defining moment. The road you have walked is neither easy nor swift. You have endured rigorous training and demanding challenges which makes you stronger, wiser, and ready to accept the responsibilities that lie ahead. I commend your hard work and the sacrifices that you have made in pursuit of obtaining the required education and training that leads you to the path of one of the most noble professions, that of a physician.

A physician is not just a practitioner of medicine. She is a bearer of compassion, entrusted with the profound responsibilities of healing. Every patient that you will encounter will place his trust in you, looking to you not just for medical expertise, but for comfort, understanding, and hope.

Practicing medicine is not merely about curing diseases. It is about healing people, about touching lives in ways that transcend the physical. It's about being the hands that restore, the voices that reassure, and the hearts that care.

Remember that the practice of medicine is ever evolving. Science and technology will continue to advance, new treatments will emerge, and the medical landscape will transform. But amidst all these challenges, one thing must remain constant, your unwavering commitment to the service.

Strive to be a physician who listens as intently as he diagnoses, who treats with both knowledge and kindness, and who never loses sight of humanity. In the face of adversity, hold steadfast to your purpose. Let every patient you serve be a reminder of the profound impact you can make, and let every challenge you overcome strengthen your resolve to serve with even greater passion, (dedication, and excellence.

As you step forward to become physicians, carry with you the lessons you have learned. Serve with humility, lead with integrity, and heal with love. The world awaits you, not just as doctors, but as beacons of hope.

With these words, I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to all graduating students. May your journey be guided by wisdom, purpose, and commitment in the service of humanity. I also wish to congratulate the esteemed faculty and the mentors who have guided these graduates, imparting them not only the knowledge and skills, but also the values and ethics that will define them as future physicians.

I also thank the proud parents and families of the students for their unwavering support, patience, and sacrifice. Today is as much your celebration as it is theirs, for you have been their strength through their challenge and their encouragement in their moments of doubt.