Illinois, June 15 -- The Deccan Alumni Association of North America (DAANA), the official alumni association for graduates of Deccan College of Medical Sciences (DCMS), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, held its first-ever in-person mentorship event on Saturday, June 14, at FiLLi Cafei in Villa Park, Illinois in Chicago.

The gathering marked a significant milestone for DAANA, bringing together mentors and mentees for career-focused discussions and guidance. The event also celebrated the achievements of 16 DAANA alumni who successfully matched into US postgraduate residency programmes this year.

Founded in 2014 by Dr Mohammed Moizuddin, the DAANA mentorship programme has helped numerous international medical graduates navigate the challenges ...