Father Muller Medical College and Research Centre Launch "Muller Silvercon 2024" Focused on Emerging Trends in Medical Education and Research
26.07.2024, Mangalore: Father Muller Medical College and
Father Muller Research Centre hosted the inaugural "Muller Silvercon
2024" conference from July 25 to 27, 2024. The event, themed
"Emerging Trends in Medical Education and Research: Empowering Future
Doctors," featured distinguished guests including Rev. Fr. Richard A.
Coelho Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions, and Dr. T. Lazar Mathew
Senior Adviser at MAHE Manipal and former Director of DRDO Establishments.
The conference began with a prayer song by FMMC students and the ceremonial
lighting of the lamp. Dr. Ramesh Bhat M., Head of Father Muller Research Center
and Organizing Chairman of the event, welcomed the gathering. Dr. T. Lazar
Mathew delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the "Seven Ps"
crucial for researchers: starting with a PhD, securing project sanctions,
focusing on quality publications, seeking patents, developing prototypes,
creating products, and understanding government policies. He inspired attendees
to strive for quality over quantity in their research endeavors, aiming for
impactful contributions rather than mere academic output.
Rev. Fr. Richard A. Coelho highlighted the significance of the Silver Jubilee
of the MBBS and Homeopathy PG programs, the Ruby celebration of the Homeopathy
UG program, and the Pearl celebration of the Father Muller College of
Physiotherapy. He emphasized the need for error-free medical practice and the
importance of hands-on experience through simulation and skill labs.
The event also included the presentation of the Dr. Sanjeev
Rai Annual Research Awards, recognizing Dr. Rochelle C. Montero for Best
Researcher Staff and Mr. Nirmanyu for Best Researcher Student. The conference
concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Shivashankara A R, Organizing Secretary
of Muller Silvercon 2024, acknowledging the contributions of sponsors including
Cipla Immunology, SYSTOPIC, Hegde & Hegde Pharmaceutica LLP, SUN Pharma,
Adithya Enterprises, RPG Life Sciences, INTAS, Roshni Lab Chem, Lifeline
Surgicare, Mangalore Associates, Deepa Jyothi Enterprises Mangalore, Mangalore
Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, SDLES, A-1 Medical Supplies, Royal Enterprises, Sri
Senthur Enterprises.
