Institution: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC)

University: Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)

Date: 03 July 2025

Reference No.: DEAN/PDY/COMM-9/2025

Overview

The Medical Education Unit has been reconstituted to strengthen faculty development and medical education practices. It enhances teaching quality, curriculum delivery, and educational innovation in alignment with NMC guidelines.

Purpose

• Support faculty development and training programs.
• Enhance the quality of medical education.
• Implement modern teaching-learning methodologies.
• Promote continuous academic improvement and innovation.

Objectives

• Conduct BCME and other faculty development programs.
• Provide in-house training for teaching staff.
• Promote competency-based medical education practices.
• Enhance teaching, assessment, and mentoring skills.
• Support curriculum planning and implementation.

Committee Structure

Chairperson: Dr. R. Mani - Dean

MEU Coordinator: Dr. M. Manju - Professor & HOD, Biochemistry

Members include:

• Dr. Rakesh Sehgal - Dean (Medical & Bio Research)
• Dr. S. Deepa - Professor & HOD, OBG
• Dr. S. Ilankathir - Professor & HOD, Anatomy
• Dr. M. Gopinath - Professor & HOD, Physiology
• Dr. J. Arun Daniel - Professor, Community Medicine
• Dr. J. Jeyashambavi - Professor, Pathology
• Dr. P. Deepa Kameswari - Professor, Pharmacology
• Dr. N. Nishanthini - Professor, Community Medicine

MEU Team

Medical Education Unit Chairperson, Coordinator & Members

Chairperson

Dr. R. Mani

Dean, AVMCH

Strategic oversight for faculty development and academic quality standards.

Coordinator

Dr. M. Manju

Professor & HOD, Biochemistry

Leads MEU operations, faculty training modules and competency-based teaching initiatives.

Member

Dr. Rakesh Sehgal

Dean - Medical & Bio Research

Supports curriculum quality, scholarly activity and educational governance.

Member

Dr. S. Deepa

Professor & HOD, OBG

Contributes to CBME delivery, assessment quality and faculty mentorship.

Conclusion

The MEU serves as a cornerstone for faculty development and academic excellence, ensuring continuous improvement in medical teaching, learning, and assessment practices at AVMCH.