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Mangaluru, Apr 20: The 34th graduation ceremony of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMC) was held on Saturday April 20 at Father Muller convention Centre Kankanady.
The programme was initiated with the grandiose procession of graduates accompanied by the band and salutation with the guard of honour at the entrance of the Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady. The president of the programme Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of FMCI, The chief guest, Prof (Dr) M S Moodithaya, vice chancellor, Nitte deemed to be University, Deralakatte, Fr Richard A. Coelho, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Fr Ashwin Crasta, assistant administrator Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, principal Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, vice principal Dr Vilma Meera D’Souza, medical superintendent of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital Dr Girish Navada U K, convenor of graduation ceremony 2024 Dr Reshel Noronha, were offered a solemn welcome with traditional Poornakumbha.
The formal programme commenced by invoking the blessings of the almighty through a prayer song by the students of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College.
In his welcome speech, director, Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho rekindled the memorable journey of inception of Father Muller Charitable Institutions and also recalled how patient centric care takes into consideration the holistic approach in treatment of many ailments. Fr Richard also stated how innovativeness and traditional medicinal approaches are practiced hand-in-hand in the institutions.
Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, principal, FMHMC then presented a descriptive annual report of the activities of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital for the academic year 2023-2024.
Graduands were honoured and certificates were conferred by the chief guest, Prof (Dr) M S Moodithaya, which was followed by the administration of the oath led by principal, Dr ESJ Prabhu Kiran.
Chief guest Prof (Dr) M S Moodithaya, vice chancellor, Nitte Deemed To Be University, Deralakatte in his message first of all congratulated the stars of the day, the graduates and added that how lucky they are to be part of the most prosperous country in the world. He reminded the 3 Cs of success - condition in which the graduates are, capacity they have and their credibility. He also reminded the graduates to always remember the struggles of their parents, teachers in shaping their future and wished all the best wishes for their bright future.
On behalf of the graduates, Dr Anagha K G expressed her gratitude to the Institutions. The post graduates were honoured with their MD (Hom) degree by Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of FMCI.
Total of 85 BHMS students graduated on the occasion and 25 post graduates were awarded with their MD (Hom) degree. Bishop of Mangalore diocese & president of FMCI honoured 7 UG rank-holders declared by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for the overall BHMS examinations conducted from September 2018 to October 2022.
‘Dr Sumod Jacob Solomon Award’ sponsored by 6th batch of Mullerians for the best outgoing postgraduate student of 2020-21 batch was awarded to Dr Meban Rani.
Father Muller Charitable Institutions president’s gold medal for the best outgoing undergraduate student BHMS – 2018-19 batch was awarded to Dr Deeksha Parvathi.
Award of excellence for undergraduates award was bagged Dr Shelcy Maria Sebastian and for post-graduates for bagged by Dr Rushali Sudhir Gugaratti.
On this occasion, Dr Madona Joseph was honoured with a memento for her relentless services of 32 years at FMCI at various posts and at the end superannuating at head of department of forensic medicine and toxicology at FMHMC.
Prof (Dr) M S Moodithaya, vice chancellor, Nitte deemed To Be University, Deralakatte, the chief guest of the programme was honoured by the president of FMCI, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha.
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of Father Muller Charitable Institutions in his presidential address shared the sense of rejoicing felt by all today in the occasion of graduation. It was also reminded the service of mankind into which the graduands are entering to, which makes them akin to the supreme power with the motto of heal and comfort.
Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, director, FMCI then honoured the president of the programme, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of Father Muller Charitable Institutions with the token of gratitude.
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Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator, FMHMC&H proposed the vote of thanks. The graduation ceremony concluded with institution anthem and recession of the graduates and dignitaries. Dr Jolly D’Mello and Dr Manish Kumar compeered the graduation ceremony
A thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was offered by Fr Richard A Coelho, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Deralakatte earlier in the day which was attended by graduands, their parents and staff.