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Mangaluru, Mar 31: The Graduation ceremony of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions was held in the Father Muller Convention Centre on Friday, March 31. The ceremony included the graduation of Father Muller Medical College, Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, and Father Muller College (Speech and Hearing) in a solemn ceremony. Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of FMCI, welcomed the attendees and introduced the chief guest and guest of honour. He highlighted the ethos of the institutions and wished well for the future of the new graduates.
Dr M K Ramesh, vice chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, was the chief guest of the day. He said that health science courses are some of the toughest courses in India, and only about 20% of students get into higher education in this field. Out of that 8%, around 80,000 students have the chance to become doctors. Father Muller Medical College, which has the highest load of patients and the best faculty, stands tall among many colleges in Mangaluru. Reverence must be paid to Fr Augustus Muller, and the dedication of the management to continue in his footsteps is appreciable. Mangaluru has beauty and culture, which respect each other, and being in Mangaluru is the best thing. Change is the only constant in life, and the momentum to the next phase in life is expected a lot from the new graduates, either higher academics or being a breadwinner.
Datuk Dr Heric Corray, Chief Operating Officer- Sabah Healthcare, Malaysia, was the guest of honour. He stressed that life is a changing set of experiences, and the medical realm is a noble profession. He congratulated the graduates for achieving this milestone with triumph. No one has it all the time, and character of strength is required to focus and be disciplined in life. Patients will put their lives in the hands of the graduates, so maintaining professionalism as a care giver is necessary. Personal data sharing that might risk patient privacy is not allowed.
In his presidential remark, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese and President of FMCI, thanked the parents for supporting their wards and the institutions. He said that the efforts put into education should be put to the use for the good of mankind. Man cannot do it alone but needs wisdom and Providence from God. The teachers and management of FMCI are proud of the graduates today, who have left no stone unturned to provide them with the best in their academic pursuits.
The graduation witnessed by the invited parents and family was organized to perfection by a team of faculty and staff volunteers who helped with the needs and well-being of the attendees. The list of student and faculty achievements was presented by the respective college heads. Dr Antony Sylvan Dsouza, Dean of FMMC; Dr Hilda Dsouza, Principal of FMCOAHS; and Prof Akhilesh PM, Principal of FMC, read the reports of their colleges, respectively. The FMCI instituted President’s Gold Medal was conferred to Dr Niranjan.
The graduates arrived at the venue dressed in their ceremonial gowns, marching to the tunes of the Father Muller School and College Marching Band, which added an auspicious vibe to the event. The institutional anthem was sung after the graduates took their oath, followed by the Indian National Anthem before the recession. Dr Fathima Shifa delivered the graduate response. Fr. Ajith B Menezes, Administrator FMMC and FMCOAHS, gave the vote of thanks. Dr Preetham Tauro (Pediatrician) and Shetty Shraddha (Physiotherapist) compered the event.
Academic Excellence Awards:
Certificate of Excellence Award - Dr Nibraz Ul Haq Omar, for distinguished performance on securing 10th Rank in PGET 2022.
Best Dissertation Award for the Medical Post-Graduate instituted by Dr B. Sanjeev Rai for the year 2022 awarded to Dr Sandeepreddy, Dept. of Orthopaedics.
Silver Medal for the Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student Award 2022 in the Department of General Medicine, sponsored by Dr Venkatesha B M in memory of his parents Late Patel B T Manjappa Gowda and Late Shreemathi Chinnamma - Dr Modupalli Uday Kumar.
Silver Medal for the Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student Award 2022 in the Department of Paediatrics, sponsored by Dr Sabitha Ansari in memory of Late Dr S V Ansari, Paediatrician, Kannur - Dr Kalyanesh G.
Best Outgoing Graduate Awards for the Year 2022:
Best Outgoing Allied Health Sciences Graduate of the College - Priya Kumari, Department of B Sc MLT.
Late John Linu Varghese Memorial Prize for the Best Outgoing Graduate of B.P.T. (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) - Mendonca Janice Melwyn.
Best Outgoing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Graduate of the College - Ben Thuruthummel.
And, the most awaited Pre`FMCI President's Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing MBBS. Graduate for the year 2022 awarded to Dr Niranjan.
Rank list:
PG Medical - Degree - In University Examination held in 2022:
MD (General Medicine) - Dr Anvith Sherwin Pinto - 2nd Rank.
MD (Dermatology) - Dr Monisha Madhumita A - 2nd Rank.
MD (Microbiology) - Dr Rose Meroline D'Souza - 1st Rank.
MS (OBG) - Dr Ashwini A Patil - 10th Rank.
MD (Psychiatry) - Dr Asmita Mukund Toro - 7th Rank. Dr Evelyn George - 7th Rank.
MD (Radiation Oncology) - Dr Nishana K.A. - 4th Rank. Dr Samantha Adriana D'Souza - 6th Rank.
M Ch Urology - Dr Devashish Choubey - 6th Rank.
PG Allied courses:
Master in Hospital Administration:
Sr A Mary Celine - 1st Rank.
Harshitha N - 2nd Rank.
Sr Josna K.M. - 3rd Rank.
Shirohi Preeti Dezman - 4th Rank.
Wilma Shainy Monteiro - 9th Rank.
Mythri Bhat - awarded the Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in M Sc Allied Health Sciences by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru for the 25th RGUHS Annual Convocation to be held this year.
Lavita Elvitia Dsouza - ranked 1st in M Sc Allied Health Sciences.
Rashmita Shrestha, Akshaya, and Seethal C J - all ranked 2nd in M Sc Allied Health Sciences.
Angeline Olive S - ranked 3rd in M Sc Allied Health Sciences.
For UG Allied Courses:
Dani N Jijo - ranked 10th in B Sc MIT.
Michelle Valenteena Rodrigues - ranked 9th in B Sc MLT.
Batch 2019-2023 Bachelor in Audiology Speech Language Pathology (B ASLP):
Ben Thuruthummel - awarded for securing the highest marks in 5th & 6th Semester Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology in the University Examinations held in April-May 2022/September - October 2022.
Batch 2020-2022 Master of Science – Audiology – M Sc (Aud):
Anitta K A - awarded for securing the highest marks in the Semester Examinations in M Sc Audiology.
Rachel Elizabeth Johnson - awarded for securing the highest marks in the Semester Exams in M Sc Speech Language Pathology.