Institution: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC)
University: Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
Date: 15 July 2025
Reference No.: DEAN/PDY/COMM-91/2025
Overview
The Curriculum Committee (CC) has been reconstituted as per National Medical Commission (NMC) norms to oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of the medical curriculum at AVMCH. The committee ensures effective curriculum delivery aligned with Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) standards.
Purpose
- Ensure proper implementation of the medical curriculum.
- Monitor academic activities such as CISP and timetable scheduling.
- Maintain alignment with NMC guidelines and standards.
- Enhance quality of teaching and learning processes.
Objectives
- Implement and monitor CBME curriculum.
- Ensure smooth execution of academic schedules.
- Promote interdisciplinary coordination.
- Improve teaching methodologies and outcomes.
- Support continuous curriculum evaluation and improvement.
Committee Structure
Chairperson: Dr. R. Mani - Dean
Members:
- Dr. M. Manju - Professor & HOD, Biochemistry; MEU Coordinator
- Dr. Franc Oumanath - Associate Professor, Physiology (Pre-Clinical Specialty)
- Dr. Sheela Kuruvila - Professor & HOD, Dermatology (Medicine & Allied)
- Dr. Ashwyn Anand Nelson - Associate Professor, General Surgery
- Dr. V. Thiyagarajar - Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
- Ms. A. Harini - Student Representative (III MBBS, 2022-2023 Batch)
- Dr. R. Latha - Vice Dean (Academics & Digitalization), Professor, Microbiology
Member Secretary: Not explicitly specified in content (can be added if confirmed)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure implementation of curriculum as per NMC norms.
- Monitor conduct of CISP (Curriculum Implementation Support Program).
- Plan and supervise academic timetables and scheduling.
- Coordinate between departments for curriculum delivery.
- Review and improve teaching-learning strategies.
- Support continuous curriculum development and evaluation.
Key Functions
- Curriculum planning and execution.
- Monitoring academic progress and delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with CBME framework.
- Facilitating faculty coordination and academic alignment.
- Supporting student-centric learning approaches.
Institutional Details
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC)
Vinayaka Mission's Puducherry Campus
Pondy-Cuddalore Main Road, Kirumampakkam
Puducherry - 607403, India
Contact: +91 413 2615625 / 2615246
Email: dean@avmc.edu.in
Website: www.avmc.edu.in
Conclusion
The Curriculum Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring effective curriculum delivery, academic excellence, and adherence to NMC standards, contributing to the development of competent and skilled medical graduates.