In a landmark moment in the history of the University of Jaffna, Miss Abirami Natkunam has drawn widespread attention for her outstanding academic achievement in the field of Medicine.
At the 40th General Convocation held on February 19 she was awarded an extraordinary eight gold medals, a remarkable testament to her dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence.
A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jaffna, Abirami demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple disciplines throughout her medical studies. Her achievement of receiving eight gold medals on a single stage marks one of the highest distinctions earned by a medical graduate in the university’s history.
The medals were awarded in recognition of her outstanding results in several key areas, including First place in all stages of the Final MBBS examinations, Special distinctions in major clinical disciplines such as Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics, The award for Best Student of the Faculty of Medicine
Emerging from Jaffna, Abirami’s accomplishment serves as a powerful inspiration to thousands of aspiring medical students, particularly young women who dream of pursuing careers in healthcare.
Her achievement stands as a shining example of how education can elevate individuals and communities to greater heights.
Abirami is among the few students in the history of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jaffna to secure such a high number of gold medals at a single convocation. Her success highlights the steady rise of women’s education in the Northern Province and their growing leadership in professional fields.
Talented and dedicated medical professionals like Abirami are expected to play a vital role in strengthening the nation’s healthcare system in the years to come.
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