FMMC to hold Workshop on ‘Changing Skills in Healthcare Administrators’
Mangaluru: Addressing the media persons during a press meet held at Mangalore Press Club, Swetha D’Cunha- Course Coordinator, Dept. of Hospital Administration, Fr Muller Medical College-Mangaluru said, “Healthcare is one of India’s largest sectors, in terms of revenue and employment and the sector is expanding rapidly. The healthcare industry in India is reckoned to be the engine of the economy in the years to come. Healthcare contributes significantly to a country’s economy. The department of Hospital Administration, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru, will be organising a workshop on“TRENDS 2K17-Changing Skills and development Among Healthcare Administrators”, a signature event for the students to promote and enhance their knowledge and skills through discussions, deliberation, demonstrations, innovation and creativity regarding the skills to be acquired by the Hospital Administrators”.
Workshop will be inaugurated on 25 January 2017at 9.00 am by the chief guest, Dr K Sekar, Registrar NIMHANS in the presence of Fr Patrick Rodrigues, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Fr Richard Coelho, Administrator of Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Dr. Jayaprakash Alva, Dean of Father Muller Medical College at the Decennial Hall-FMMC. Dr K Sekar will deliver the keynote address.The resource persons will be Dr K Sekar, Registrar NIMHANS, Fr John Thekkekara, Associate Professor, TISS. Dr (Col) M Dayananda, MS of KMC, Manipal, Dr Rameela Shekhar, Dean, Roshni Nilaya, School of Social Work, Mangaluru” added Swetha.
Speaking to Team Mangalorean, Dr Namratha S-Staff Coordinator, Dept. of Hospital Administration said, “The Department of Hospital Administration celebrates its 20 years of glorious existence. Over the span of two decades, the Department has delivered quality education to its students by providing them opportunities and challenges that have enabled them to inculcate in themselves the managerial and administrative skills required to be an efficient hospital administrator, together with a sharp intellect honed with knowledge, attitude, skills and understanding. The hands-on activities the department engages in are conducting Conferences, Workshops and Seminars which further trains the students of the department in additional competencies required in the field of healthcare.”
She further said, “The students have excelled in their academics and have secured several ranks under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and have the honour of achieving 4 ranks this year. On the occasion of this glorious event the following activities have been planned by the department which includes Enrichment programmes viz, Skills Development, Paper Presentations, Article Writing, Management Programmes and an International Conference along with Sports, Cultural and Service Learning Activities. Colleges from Hospital Administration, Homeopathy, Nursing, Social Work and other Management Institutions are participating in this workshop. We hope to bring inputs, skills and information to meet the requirements of the fast-changing healthcare scenario.”
Hezil Dsouza, Student Coordinator and Sharal Marina Lewis, Media Member of FMMC were also present on the dais during the press meet.
For more details Contact: Sweta D’Cunha- 9448463646 and Dr Namratha S- 9663895082; Email: fmmc.mha@gmail.com
Celebrating 20 years of Leadership in Hospital Administration
by Dr Namratha S, Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, FMMC
2017 Department of Hospital Administration, FMMC celebrates its Vicennial year- The college has emerged as one of Karnataka’s great success stories in Allied Science education in this region under the Rajiv Gandhi University. Department of Hospital Administration was established in 1997 as a centre for imparting full-fledged PG course for 2 years divided into four semesters, on the completion of which the eligible students are awarded the degree of Masters in Hospital Administration by RGUHS.
This course in Hospital Administration supports students through their academic journey in the management of hospitals which makes a rapid, tangible difference in their lives, studies and careers. The students are trained to inculcate and practice managerial skills that are required in order to become a successful and an efficient hospital administrator, Quality and Operations Managers. On a regular basis, the students are provided with practical training in different Units/Departments of the hospital along with daily theory classes.
For two decades, the esteem with which this department is held locally, nationally, and internationally has immeasurably enhanced the visibility and prestige of the department as it trains students to grapple with some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical challenges. They leave the portals of the college well-versed in leadership skills and with a deep perspective of the interconnectedness between technology, human relations, and policy.
Our commitment to high quality and support to student education within FMMC is the key of the Department preparing students for success around the globe. The students in this department are equipped for multi-tasking which is very much appreciated by their employers. But beyond that, we have been able to collaborate so well in minor studies, Trainee Administrator program, professional development, internship and other important areas of healthcare on an ongoing basis.
At the end of the third semester, an internship training program for a duration of one month is arranged, wherein the students are allowed to work in any hospital of their choice within the country.
The alumni are helping shape global relations as part of such entities as they are scattered in all parts of the globe. Some of them serve in the Public Sectors Office, Corporate and Private Hospitals, among others. Clearly, the department is “Designing the Future,” to “expand our global footprint and influence to ensure that we are graduating good global citizens.”
RESULTS:
Students who were the university toppers for the respective years under RGUHS:
– Quadros Flavian Felix secured the FIRST RANK in the examination held in September 2007
– Dr Shwetha secured the SECOND RANK in the examination held in September 2007
– Prabha Mary secured the SECOND RANK in the examination held in September 2014
– Ralien D’Souza secured the THIRD RANK in the examination held in September 2015
– Sujisha P secured the FOURTH RANK in the examination held in September 2015
– Suraksha secured the FIFTH RANK in the examination held in September 2015
– Reena VJ secured the SEVENTH RANK in the examination held in September 2015
In commemoration of the vicennial year of the department series of activities are planned. Enrichment programmes for both faculty and students, Management, Leadership, Creative, Research and article writing, several literary and cultural competitions will be held on the campus throughout the year.
We continue to grow, going from strength-to-strength, and we are excited to bring in unique and holistic approach to Hospital Administration education even in the future. Congratulations on the 20th anniversary and we look forward to further success as this department continues its evolution.