PUNJABIHEADLINE (HARMINDER SINGH KITTY) lFounder’s Day: “CMC Ludhiana Celebrates Founder’s Day with Reunion of MBBS Batches 1975 and 1994” Christian Medical College celebrated its 131th anniversary on 24th March 2025 at Lady Willingdon Hall hosting reunion for MBBS batch of 1975 and 1994. This day is celebrated every year to commemorate the birthday of Founder of CMC Ludhiana Dr. Edith Mary Brown.
“131 Years of Healing, Legacy, and Lifelong Bonds – CMC Ludhiana Stands Stronger Than Ever!”
It was a serene moment for medical alumni within the country and abroad to reconnect with friends and batchmates and witness the growth and evolution of the institution over the years. The event commenced with tribute to alumni ascended to heaven by lighting a candle and praying for the lost souls and their families. Dr William Bhatti (Director), Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian (Principal),
Dr Ajay Kumar (President of Association of Medical Alumni, CMC Ludhiana), representatives of batch of 1975 and 1994, seniormost Alumni Dr & Mrs Afzal from Batch of 1970 inaugurated the function. Dr Jugesh Chatwal from batch of 1975 continued the symbolic tradition of passing lit candle to junior most alumni Dr. Jacob Anugrah Jall representatives of MBBS 2019 batch who have recently joined the alumni of CMC Ludhiana;
reminding and cherishing the motto of alma mater. A textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology co-authored by Dr Kavita Mandrelle, Professor & Head, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology from Batch of 1985 was also released during the programme. The campus witnessed alumni renewing their lifelong connection to the institution and reminiscing past days in CMC as they collected their mementoes. The medical audience were enraptured by the success and service of these CMC graduates in various health sectors and the event concluded with rejuvenated alumni relishing old memories and creating new ones at CMC. Dr Ajay Kumar showed recent upgradations and renovations done in the hospital in recent few years. The alumni appreciated the progress made by their alma-mater in last seven years. After the function a trip to various areas in the hospital was conducted where alumni were taken to these recently renovated areas in the hospital. news crest with headline