# Eminent cardiologist offers Best Teacher Award for Guntur Medical College 2026-08-13T19:03:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cardiologist Dr B. Somaraju has offered to institute a Best Teacher Award at his own expense for Guntur Medical College faculty, during a visit on Thursday. He discussed the proposal with principal Dr N.V. Sundarachari and hospital superintendent. Dr Somaraju praised the college's transformation and stressed encouraging quality teaching. Dr Sundarachari escorted him through the campus and explained academic facilities. Dr Somaraju, who completed his MD at the college, worked with former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the Kalam-Raju stent. The principal described the visit as a matter of pride. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, B Somaraju, Best Teacher Award, Guntur Medical College, Kalam-Raju stent, medical education Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/eminent-cardiologist-offers-best-teacher-award-for-guntur-medical-college/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/eminent-cardiologist-offers-best-teacher-award-for-guntur-medical-college/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.