Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, May 18 : To mark the milestone of completing 25 years of PG course at Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, “RAJATHOTHSAVA” was celebrated with great enthusiasm. This event paid tribute to the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the unwavering spirit of the institution, acknowledging the challenges overcome along the way.

“RAJATHOTHSAVA”, the National Homoeopathic Post Graduate Conference, was held on May 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Father Muller Auditorium, Deralakatte. Dr Sanjay Gupta, BHMS, MD (Hom), Secretary, National Commission for Homoeopathy, Government of India, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, FMCI.

The formal inaugural programme began with invoking God’s blessings through a prayer song sung by the Post Graduates.

The Organizing Secretary, Dr Shreyank Kotian, escorted the dignitaries Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, FMCI, Rev Fr Roshan Crasta, Administrator, FMHMCH & HPD, Rev Fr Ashwin Crasta, Asst. Administrator, FMHMCH & HPD, Dr ESJ Prabhu Kiran, Principal, FMHMC, Dr Vilma Meera D’souza, Vice Principal, FMHMC and Dr Jyoshna Shivaprasad, Convenor /PG Program Coordinator on to the dais. Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, Principal, FMHMC, delivered the welcome address.

The conference was symbolically inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries.

The Chief guest of the programme, Dr Sanjay Gupta, BHMS, MD (Hom), Secretary, National Commission for Homoeopathy, Government Of India, New Delhi gave his inaugural address in which he acknowledged the presence of great practitioners like Dr Jawahar Shah, Dr S K Tiwari and many of the glorious alumni of the institution. He expressed that all should timely update our learnings as it is the reflection of education received from an institution which is visible in its alumni. Dr Sanjay Gupta appreciated the institution’s effort in keeping up the level of excellence in service to humanity.

Dignitaries along with the chief guest released the souvenir of RAJATHOTHSAVA which is a compilation of memories of the passed-out batches of PG.
Rev. Fr Roshan Crasta, Administrator, FMHMC&H gave his message to the audience in which he wished a glorious future to all the post graduates who will be the torch bearers of the system of Homoeopathy in the coming years.

Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions presented a Memento to the Chief Guest. In his presidential message he remembered the legacy of Fr Augustus Muller’s hard work in planting the seeds of Homoeopathy in coastal Karnataka and being the pioneer in flourishing it in southern India with the mission of ‘Heal and Comfort’.

About 200 delegates from various parts of the country, representing over 27 colleges contributed to the resounding success of the conference organized by all 7 departments of the post graduate course.

The Inaugural ceremony was concluded with the vote of thanks by the Organizing secretary, Dr Shreyank Kotian, followed by the Institution Anthem.
Dr Shivani Singh and Dr Mehar Varghese PG scholars compered the programme.

Dr Jaswant Patil, M.B.B.S, M.D(Chest), BHMS, MA (Alt Therapy), Fellowship in Medical Yoga, was the resource person for the conference and spoke on ‘Addressing Clinical challenges through evidence-based solutions”.

Open forum Paper presentation for Post graduate scholars of Homoeopathy from all over India and Post graduate Alumni of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and the final round of the National Level Quiz for Post graduates and Interns was held on the day of conference.

Winners of various competitions will be announced at the Valedictory ceremony.

On the occasion of 25 years of PG course in Homoeopathy, Audiology Speech and Therapy OPD was inaugurated by Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, FMCI at 9a.m followed by laying of foundation stone for Father Muller Commercial Complex.

The Silver Jubilee celebration concluded on a festive note with a culturally extravagant Banquet.