Haryana Medical College Wins Global Prize for Student Training Program

A state-run medical institution in Haryana has secured a prestigious international trophy, marking the first time an Indian college has claimed the honor. BPS Government Medical College for Women in Khanpur Kalan received the global prize for its unique student leadership initiative called NEST.

Award Details

Dr. Sumita Sethi accepted the trophy during a special ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The recognition was handed over by Ron Harden at the 19th International Medical Education Conference. Dr. Sethi shared the stage representing her team, which also features faculty members Dr. Renu Garg and Dr. Ruchi Agarwal.

Project Impact

The winning program trained nearly three hundred medical learners from eleven different institutions nationwide. These participants went on to manage over sixty community-focused projects dealing with critical social challenges such as substance abuse, child marriage, female hygiene, and cancer prevention.

Context

Global academic prizes in healthcare training highlight creative teaching methods that step outside traditional classroom boundaries to build practical skills. Since its inception nearly two decades ago, the rolling trophy has traveled to institutions across several countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Malaysia.