AABHA 2018

Aabha … this is the program of the Arundhati Foundation to reward the Pursuit of Excellence in Pathology. We chose the word “Aabha” for a reason – it means splendour.  We encourage one student in Pathology, at the Christian Medical College, where Aru had started her post graduate study. In a short period of time, she had won the hearts of her teachers and students alike by her hard work, dedication and passion for the subject.  The first award was given on the 10th of November 2014, exactly two months after her untimely death.

This year, the Dr. Arundhati Tambwekar Award for Excellence in Pathology was won by Dr. Nufina Muralidharan. She was handed the Gold Medal at the convocation ceremony held on the 5th of November at The Christian Medical College, Vellore.

Dr Nufina obtained her MBBS degree from Madras Medical College in 2013 and completed her internship at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital Chennai. She has had a brilliant academic record all through – she secured overall State 4th rank in Xth Board ( Matriculation ) Examination.
She enjoys quizzes and is interested in Arts and Crafts including painting, hand embroidery and dance.

In Dr Nufina’s own words: “I realised my passion for Pathology during my internship days. I wanted to be a surgeon initially but realised during this time that I was interested more in diagnostics which in turn aids in the appropriate management of patients. I firmly believe in the role of pathologists as the ‘directors behind the scene‘ and would like to spread the awareness and significance of pathology to the many younger and brighter minds.”  The subject of Neuropathology is of particular interest to her.

Dear Dr. Nufina, on behalf of The Arundhati Foundation, we congratulate you on this achievement and hope you continue your pursuit of excellence in your chosen field.
May you shine with ‘Aabha’ …the splendour of excellence!