A total of 204 candidates received their diplomas at the Convocation-Distance Education 2014 of the Christian Medical College here on Saturday. K. Raamamoorthy, Chairman, Adjudicating Authority, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi delivered the convocation address. He distributed the diplomas to the candidates. Certificates and prizes were given to meritorious candidates.
Alfred Job Daniel, Principal, CMC who delivered the inaugural address said that as technology keeps improving, the world is truly becoming a smaller place aided along by instant and excellent connectivity even in remote parts. This is a boon to the nation. The Department of Distance Education of CMC has quickly capitalized on this modality.
“Along with the University of Edinburgh, the CMC is working towards E-learning modules, which will mean that lessons can now be transmitted instantly to any distance and to any location. One does not have to depend on posts and couriers and do not have to contend with the possible delays or losses. Most importantly, this mode is totally paperless and environment-friendly”, he said.
Dr. Daniel said that the programmes conducted by the distance education unit were making a wide impact all over the country and in other developing countries. The doctors who have gone through the programme are making tangible difference in their medical practice. The rational prescription and ethical practice has become part of their medical profession, he said.
Impresive growth
Sunil Chandy, Director of CMC said that the growth of distance education in CMC has been impressive, making a major impact in areas that could not be covered so far. With the growing need of a larger number of students, non-availability of regular courses and the difficulty of travel and costs, Distance Education offered a win-win solution, he said.
Sahaya Anbarasi, faculty member of the Department of Distance Education, CMC said that the department conducted a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) course for experienced private practitioners, 2-year PGDFM for government doctors sponsored by the National Rural Health Mission, 18-month PGDFM for recent MBBS graduates run in partnership with the Medical Education Unit, CMC and a one-year Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID) course run in partnership with the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism of the CMC. Problem-solving self-learning modules, video-lectures, video-conferencing and face-to-face contact programmes form the training core of these courses, she said.
Handing over charge
Nihal Thomas, Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism gave the charge to the graduands of DFID. Jachin Velavan, Coordinator of the Department of Distance Medical Education, CMC gave the charge to the PGDFM Graduands.
Beulah Joseph of the Department of Distance Education welcomed the gathering. Immanuel Rajamani of the Department proposed vote of thanks.
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