Patna: AIIMS Patna has introduced a mentor–mentee programme for its MBBS 2024 batch, marking a renewed focus on structured academic guidance and student support. The initiative was unveiled during an orientation session held at the institute’s auditorium on Wednesday, attended by faculty members and first-year medical students.
The programme, organised under the leadership of Executive Director and CEO Prof. (Brig.) Dr. Raju Agarwal, aims to provide students with continuous academic monitoring, emotional counselling and career guidance. The ceremony began with a traditional lamp-lighting ritual, followed by an overview of the mentorship framework presented by Registrar (Academics) Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Prakash.
Speaking at the event, Prakash described the model as a “structured academic companionship” in which faculty mentors act as guides and motivators throughout the demanding course of medical training. He said the initiative would encourage research engagement, strengthen professional skills and foster a supportive learning environment for students navigating early medical education.
Addressing the gathering, Agarwal emphasised the importance of regular, result-oriented interactions between mentors and mentees. He noted that sustained dialogue can enhance accountability and resilience while creating a safe academic ecosystem where students feel supported. “Great institutions are built on strong relationships,” he said, adding that mentorship could help transform student potential into measurable achievement.
The orientation was attended by senior academic leaders including deans, department heads and faculty members, who collectively highlighted mentorship as central to academic excellence and ethical medical practice. Around 125 MBBS students and more than 100 faculty members participated, reflecting what organisers described as a collaborative and inclusive institutional culture.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Sub-Dean (MBBS) Dr. Pramod Kumar Manjhi, who acknowledged the role of institutional leadership and faculty in strengthening student-centric initiatives. Organisers said the mentor–mentee framework is expected to play a key role in shaping competent and compassionate healthcare professionals prepared to meet evolving medical challenges.
