Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 13: Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, a pioneer in Homoeopathic medical education, patient care, and research, has successfully completed 40 years of dedicated service. As part of its ruby jubilee celebrations, the institution launched the ruby jubilee multicentric research initiative during Dr M L Dhawale Memorial oration.
To further this initiative, EVIDENCIA 2026, a workshop aimed at promoting evidence-based homoeopathic research, will be held on June 14 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the A V Hall, Knowledge Centre, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Kankanady, Mangaluru. The programme is being organised in association with the Indian Homoeopathic Medical Association (IHMA), Mangaluru chapter, and the Father Muller Research Centre (FMRC).
The workshop will be inaugurated by Dr Sanjeeva Rai, former dean of Father Muller Medical College and the first chief of research at Father Muller Research Centre, who will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, will preside over the programme.
The distinguished resource persons for the workshop include: Dr Shivashankar, principal, Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences; Dr Sudheer Prabhu, professor and head, department of community medicine; and Dr Skandan S Kumar, associate professor, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangaluru.
The primary objective of EVIDENCIA 2026 is to equip private Homoeopathic practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to actively participate in research and systematically document their clinical experiences. Through collaborative multicentric studies, the ruby jubilee research initiative seeks to generate high-quality scientific evidence that will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of homoeopathic research.
The workshop will provide practical guidance on research methodology, study design, data collection, analysis, and scientific publication, thereby enabling practitioners to transform valuable clinical observations into impactful research outcomes.
EVIDENCIA 2026 reflects the commitment of Father Muller Charitable Institutions towards strengthening evidence-based homoeopathic practice and fostering a robust culture of research within the profession.
AYUSH practitioners, researchers, academicians, and other stakeholders are cordially invited to participate in this significant initiative and contribute towards advancing scientific evidence in Homoeopathy.