Chairperson
Dr. R. Mani
Dean, AVMCH
Strategic oversight for faculty development and academic quality standards.
NMC Observed
UGC Mandated
VMRF Approved
Medical Education Unit
Empowering faculty and students with modern medical education methodologies
aligned with NMC standards and Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework.
aligned with NMC standards and Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework.
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AboutMedical Education Unit
The Medical Education Unit (MEU) at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital serves as the cornerstone for faculty development and educational innovation. Operating under the aegis of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, our MEU is committed to transforming medical education through evidence-based practices.
Our programs are designed in accordance with the guidelines set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and aligned with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework. We work closely with the NTTC, JIPMER Puducherry as our nodal center.
Through structured workshops, induction programs, and continuous professional development initiatives, we equip faculty members and postgraduate students with the skills necessary for effective teaching, assessment, and mentoring.
Our programs are designed in accordance with the guidelines set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and aligned with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework. We work closely with the NTTC, JIPMER Puducherry as our nodal center.
Through structured workshops, induction programs, and continuous professional development initiatives, we equip faculty members and postgraduate students with the skills necessary for effective teaching, assessment, and mentoring.
2025 Training Programs
Four flagship programmes in 2025. Browse the full 2023–2025 MEU archive for earlier faculty development, RBCW, induction, and finishing-school programmes.
Half-Day Workshop
Blueprinting & Clinical Reasoning Workshop
17 April 202540 Faculty Members
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NMC Observed
BCME – Basic Course in Medical Education
11-13 August 202527 Faculty Members
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UGC Mandated
Gurudhakshatha – Faculty Induction Program
29-31 October 202537 New Faculty Members
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NMC/VMRF Compliant
PG Medical Education Technology Workshop
8 December 202591 First-Year PG Students
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MEU Team
Medical Education Unit Chairperson, Coordinator & Members
MEU Coordinator
Dr. M. Manju
Professor & HOD, Biochemistry
Leads MEU operations, faculty training modules and competency-based teaching initiatives.
Additional Members
Dr. Rakesh Sehgal
Dean - Medical & Bio Research
Dr. S. Deepa
Professor & HOD, OBG
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Dr. M. Gopinath
Professor & HOD, Physiology
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Dr. J. Arun Daniel
Professor & HOD, Community Medicine
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Dr. J. Jeya Shambavi
Professor, Pathology
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Dr. P. Deepa Kameswari
Professor, Pharmacology
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Dr. N. Nishanthini
Professor, Community Medicine
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Dr. E. Shanmugavalli
Professor, Anaesthesiology
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Dr. Anusheela Howlader
Associate Professor, Microbiology
Accreditations & Affiliations
Our institution maintains the highest standards of medical education as recognized by
leading accreditation bodies.
leading accreditation bodies.
NMC RecognizedNAAC AccreditedNABH AccreditedNABL AccreditedAISHE RegisteredVMRF (Deemed University)
NTTC, JIPMER Nodal Center