25/06/2025
From Humble Beginnings to the Pinnacle of Medical Excellence
~ A Tribute to a Journey Forged in Silence, Grief, and Greatness~
Not every story begins with privilege, some begin with dream, sharpened through sleepless nights, long journeys and a heart that refuses to give up.
Hailing from Lampong Sheanghah Village in Mon District of Nagaland, Dr. Nyemwang W. Konyak has achieved a feat that echoes far beyond academic halls- a historic moment that marks both personal triumph and collective pride for the Konyak tribe.
With quiet strength and unwavering determination, Dr. Nyemwang has been selected for the M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) Neurosurgery program at Guahati Medical College and Hospital, one of the most rigorous and prestigious medical programs in the country. With this, he becomes the first person from the Konyak tribe to enter the elite realm of neurosurgery- a discipline revered for its extraordinary complexity, precision, and life altering responsibility.
Dr. Nyemwang’s journey began in a modest circumstances, not born into privilege, but shaped by perseverance, resilience and a deep sense of purpose. His path was never paved with ease. Form the young age; he distinguished himself with academic brilliance. He became the first and only student from his village to pursue a medical degree. In 2010, he begin his MBBS at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, where he trained from 2010-2015. He then served as a Junior Resident in ENT Department of the same institution (2015-2016) gaining a crucial clinical exposure.
In 2016, he returned home to serve his people, working as a Medical Officer under NRHM at Wakching CHC, Mon District- a 14 month chapter that not only deepened his clinical skills but also anchored his purpose in community service.
He then pursued his MS in General Surgery at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Bihar from 2018-2021. He withstood some of the toughest training, long surgeries, night duties, relentless study, countless hours in the operating theatre and emerged as a surgeon shaped by both skill and empathy. He served as a Senior Resident in General Surgery at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna, while also working concurrently as a Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Pataliputra Downtown Hospital.
In the midst of this challenging pursuit, life dealt its hardest blow. Dr. Nyemwang endured the deep personal loss of his beloved mother, his strongest pillar, supporter, and guide. Her dreams were intertwined with his own. Though she could not witness this milestone, her presence lives on in every decision, every suture, every life he touch.
Through grief, he found purpose.
Through sorrow, he found the strength to carry her legacy forward.
In 2024, Dr. Nyemwang appeared for NEET SS exam, India’s national-level super-specialty entrance, and secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 1977 in the Neurosurgery category. There after he joined as an M.Ch. Neurosurgery Resident Trainee at Guahati Medical College and Hospital from 20th June 2025.
Dr. Nyemwang’s selection to the M.Ch. Neurosurgery program is not merely a personal achievement. It is a historic milestone- a testament to what is possible when determination meets opportunity, and when talent is nurtured through hardship and sacrifice. He stands today as the first neurosurgeon-in-training from the Konyak tribe, but he will not be the last. His life sends a powerful message to every child from remote villages and underserved communities that “where you begin does not define where you end”.
As he steps into the intricate world of neurosurgery, a world where millimeters matter and seconds save lives, Dr. Nyemwang carries more than textbooks and scalpels. He carries the hope of people, the memory of a mother, the prayers of a village, and the pride of a tribe.
Dr. Nyemwang W. Konyak, your journey is not just your own.
It is a path lit for many.
:Nokto_Wangsha
Neiphiu Rio Paiwang Konyak TR Zeliang Yanthungo Patton Temjen Imna Along Manpon Konyak Deputy Commissioner, Mon MyGov Nagaland MyGov Assam MyGovIndia My MeG