Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established with the objective to review and analyze the academic standards and performance indicators and form strategies to constantly improve the quality of higher education.
IQAC – Vision
To promote quality culture as the prime concern of Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the quality-enhancing and sustaining initiatives taken with internal and external support.
Objective
The primary aim of the IQAC is
To develop a mechanism to promote conscious, consistent and catalytic action plans to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
To promote institutional quality enhancement and sustenance through the internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of the best practices.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve a mechanism and procedures for
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a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial units;
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b) Adoption of relevant and quality academic and research programmes;
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c) Ensuring equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of the society;
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d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
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e) Ensuring credible assessment and evaluation processes;
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f) Ensuring the proper allocation, adequacy and maintenance of support structure and services; and
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g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Functions
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a) Development and application of quality benchmarks;
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b) Setting parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
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c) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty development to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
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d) Collection and analysis of feedback from all the stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
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d) Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all the stakeholders;
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e) Organization of intra- and inter-institutional workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
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f) Documentation of various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
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g) Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of the best practices;
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h) Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing institutional quality;
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i) Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audits along with their follow-up activities; and
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j) Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines and parameters of NAAC.
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate / contribute to
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a) Ensuring clarity and focus in the institution’s march towards quality enhancement;
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b) Ensuring internalization of quality culture;
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b) Ensuring enhancement and coordination among the various units and activities of the institution and institutionalizing all good practices;
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c) Providing a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;
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d) Acting as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs; and
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e) Building a sound methodology for documentation and internal communication.
IQAC Organogram
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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Council members list
| Sl.No | IQAC Composition | Name | Designation |
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| 1 | Chairperson | Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar | Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 2 | Management Representative | Ms.Jeyendrasaraswathi S | Registrar, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 3 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Jayakar Thomas | Director Research, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 4 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Nirupa S | Controller of Examinations, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 5 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Mohan R | Finance Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 6 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Dhinakaran D | Legal Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 7 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Manickam M | Head Infrastructure, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 8 | Administrative Representative | Mr. Sathish Kumar | IT Head, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 9 | Administrative Representative | Dr.Jagannathan N R | Professor of Eminence, Dept. of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 10 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam K | Dean, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 11 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Kumar Ebenezar | Principal In-charge, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 12 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil | Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing |
| 13 | Administrative Representative | Dr.Lakshmi K | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 14 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Senthil P | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy |
| 15 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Anbarasi | Professor, Physiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 16 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Priyadarshini shanmugam | Professor & Head, Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 17 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Maignana Kumar R | Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 18 | Teacher Representative | Ar.Vaidyanathan K | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 19 | Teacher Representative | Ms. Ruchi Sinha | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 20 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Shoba Narayan | Associate Professor, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 21 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Abinaya | Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 22 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Jasmine | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 23 | Student | Ms. Mrinalini | Student, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 24 | Alumni | Dr.Rajesh Kannan S | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 25 | Nominee from local society / Nominee from Employers | Dr.Rajesh P | Principal, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute |
| 26 | Industrialists / stakeholders / Nominee from Employers | Dr. Balasubramanian T | Former Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 27 | Industrialists / stakeholders | Dr. Ananathakrishanan Sivaraman | Consultant Urologist, Uro Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon, CURI Hospital, Chennai |
| 28 | Deputy Director – IQAC | Dr. Ahamed Basha Abdul Bari | Professor, Physiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 29 | Director – IQAC | Dr.Arun Kumar R | Vice Principal & Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
Minutes of the Meeting (MOM) & Action Taken Report
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 2015 – 2019
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 22.02.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 18.03.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 15.05.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 23.09.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 04.01.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 01.04.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 03.07.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 05.10.2021
IQAC Programs
| S.No. | Date | Theme | Category |
| 1 | 05.09.2012 | Choice Based Credit System | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| MCI Vision 2020 | |||
| Curricular reforms in Nursing Education | |||
| “Outreach – A Catalyst towards Improved Educational Outcomes”- A NAAC sponsored national seminar | |||
| 2 | 28.09.2012 | Tapping potential at source–Towards Quality in Higher Education | Outreach and extension |
| Quality Indicators for Effective Outreach Activities | |||
| 29.09.2012 | Corporate Social Responsibility–Towards Quality in Higher Education | ||
| Relevance of Outreach in Enhancing Quality in Health Science Institutions | |||
| Examination Reforms & Evaluation Tools | |||
| 3 | 16.07.2013 | Examination system: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| Formative Vs Summative assessment: Need of the hour | |||
| 4 | March 2013 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 5 | 16.08.2013 &
17.08.2013 |
Basic Research Methodology Course–“Writing a study protocol” & “Dissertation Writing” | Research |
| 6 | 07.09.2013 | IQAC, MEU, Dept. of Pharmacology conduct one day workshop on “How to read a paper in a journal” | Research |
| 7 | 22.01.2014 to
23.01.2014 |
Sensitization of Faculty and Students on scope and Potential for Extramural Research Funding | Research |
| 8 | June 2014 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 9 | 28.8.2014 | Seminar cum workshop on Plagiarism | Research |
| 10 | 20.11.2014 | Seminar on Effective Mentorship Program | Research |
| 11 | 15.12.2014 | Disaster awareness program | Disaster preparedness |
| 12 | 19 & 20.03 2015 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 13 | 23.3.2015 | Examination and Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences | Examination & Evaluation |
| 14 | 23.7.2015 | Practicing the uncertain art | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 15 | 10.10.2015 | Ranking of Institutions and accreditations | Best Practice |
| 16 | 19.8.2016 | Kaizen | Governance |
| 17 | 27.01.2017 | Kaizen workshop | Governance |
| 18 | 10.04.2017 | Quality of Research Publications | Research |
| 19 | 12.04.2017 | Disaster Management Capacity Building | Leadership and management |
| 20 | 08.06.2017 | IPR & Patent Workshop | Research |
| 21 | 07.07.2017 | Best Practices of an Academic Institution | Best Practices |
| 22 | 16.7.2017 | Digital Initiatives – Swayam, NPTEL, NAD, vlab, etc | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 23 | 20.07.2017 | ||
| 24 | 28.07.2017 | ||
| 25 | Oct – Nov 2017 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 26 | 20.12.2017 | Seminar on Scientific Proposal Writing | Research |
| 27 | 6th & 7th April 2019 | Seminar cum workshop on e-Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 28 | 24.10.2018 | Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead | Research |
| Current Trends in Skill Development | Curriculum | ||
| 29 | 14-15th Dec 2018 | Quality Indicators and Benchmark for Health Science Institutions | All criteria |
| 30 | 06.09.2019 | Workshop on Learning outcome-oriented Course Design | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 31 | 27.09.2018 | Faculty Development Initiative for mapping of course outcome through internal assessment criteria | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 32 | 11.10.2018 | Design of Value added programs for better placement Opportunities | Curricular Aspects |
| 33 | 24.10.2018 | OMICS advancements in lifestyle diseases- Diabetes | Research |
| 34 | Novel drug delivery system- case studies | Research | |
| 35 | Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead | Research | |
| 36 | 02.11.2018 | Precision Medicine: Does proper diagnosis of Diabetes make a difference in therapy? | Research |
| 37 | 17.11.2018 | Women Empowerment | Institutional Values |
| 38 | 10-11 Dec 2018 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 39 | 14-15 Dec 2018 | National Conference on Quality Indicators and Benchmarks for Health Science Institutions | All Criteria |
| 40 | 10.01.2019 | Seminar on Tools for E- Learning content development | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 41 | 25.01.2019 | Gender Equity under Indian Constitution | Institutional Values |
| 42 | 31.01.2019 | Workshop on applying Blooms Taxonomy on Question paper setting | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 43 | 7- 9 Feb 2019 | Evolving Trends In Learning Physiology | Research |
| 44 | 15.02.2019 | Seminar on Feedback from stakeholders as an indirect measure of attainment | Curricular Aspects |
| 45 | 07.03.2019 | Tools for automating Student Satisfaction Survey | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 46 | 04.04.2019 | Workshop on Sensitization of clinicians on availability of Extra Mural funding for research | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 47 | 11.04.2019 | Interactive session on Facing your first interview | Student Support & Progression |
| 48 | 18.04.2019 | Seminar for students on Service with Empathy | Student Support & Progression |
| 49 | 24.04.2019 | Sensitization on New RAF of NAAC | All Criteria |
| 50 | 25.04.2019 | Environment Friendly ecosystem – Student Sensitization Program | Institutional Values |
| 51 | 30.04.2019 | Workshop on Capacity Building | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 52 | 02.05.2019 | Seminar on sensitization on Intellectual Property Rights for researchers | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 53 | 10.05.2019 | Workshop – Scientific writing for Research Scholars and faculties | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 54 | 17.05.2019 | Motivational Talk on Life Long Learning | Student Support & Progression |
| 55 | 06.06.2019 | Workshop on sensitization of students on SWAYAM Online Courses | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 56 | 13.06.2019 | Coaching program for PG NEET Examination | Student Support & Progression |
| 57 | 17-19 June 2019 | Curriculum Implementation Support Program in CHRI | Curricular Aspects |
| 58 | 20.06.2019 | Management and Leadership Program for Clinicians and Scientists | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 59 | 27.06.2019 | Seminar on Quality of Research Publication and Plagiarism | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 60 | 2-3 July 2019 | Internal Academic Audit | |
| 61 | 04.07.2019 | Coaching Program for CSIR UGC NET Examination | Student Support & Progression |
| 62 | 15.07.2019 | Workshop on Bridging the gap – Industry and Institute | Student Support & Progression |
| 63 | 26.07.2019 | Seminar on Alumni Engagement for Enriching Academic Outcome | Student Support & Progression |
| 64 | 7.08.2019 | Workshop on Scientific Research Writing | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 65 | 14.08.2019 | Seminar on Experiential & Outcome Based Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 66 | 21.08.2019 | Session on Soft Skills & Effective Communication | Curricular Aspects |
| 67 | 28.08.2019 | Seminar on Leadership & Management in Education | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 68 | 12.09.2019 | Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework | All Criteria |
| 69 | 13.09.2019 | IQAC internal Seminar on opportunities for Health Sciences Institutions in SWAYAM | Curricular Aspects |
| 70 | 17.09.2019 | Workshop on AQAR Submission with Reference to New Guidelines of NAAC | All Criteria |
| 71 | 25.09.2019 | Session on strategies for Transforming Libraries | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 72 | 10.10.2019 | Workshop on Recent Trends in Teaching & Research | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation; Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 73 | 23.10.2019 | IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Performance of the Institution (CARE) in One Area Distinctive to its Policy & Thrust | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 74 | 23.10.2019 | IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Best Practices Successfully Implemented at CARE | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 75 | 31.10.2019 | Session on Total Quality Management & its Application to Education Sector | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 76 | 5.11.2019 | Workshop on Vision Building of an Organisation | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 77 | 6.11.2019 | Training Program on Good Clinical Practices | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 78 | 12.11.2019 | Workshop on Sensitizing Clinicians & Biomedical Researchers on Intellectual Property Rights | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 79 | 14.11.2019 | IQAC Workshop on NIRF | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 80 | 27.11.2019 | Session on Enhancing Writing Skills on Idea Generation for Budding Entrepreneurs | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 81 | 5.12.2019 | Training Session on Use of E-Resources for Effective E-Learning | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 82 | 12.12.2019 | Workshop on Industry-Academia Collaboration for Skill Development & Industrial Training | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 83 | 17.12.2019 | Seminar on Mapping Attainment with Learning Outcome Based Curriculum | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 84 | 23.12.2019 | Seminar on Challenges on Curriculum Design & Development for Health Sciences Institutions | Curricular Aspects |
| 85 | 9.01.2020 | Workshop on Evaluation and Grading Methods | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 86 | 17.01.2020 | Training Session on Enhancing Research Output and Collaboration | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 87 | 22.01.2020 | Interactive Session on Effective Mentorship Skills | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 88 | 28.01.2020 | Seminar on “How to use ICT Tools for Effective Learning” | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation,
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 89 | 5.02.2020 | Interactive Session on Self Management & Gender Sensitization | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 90 | 14.02.2020 | IQAC Workshop on CO PO Mapping | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 91 | 20.02.2020 | Workshop on Enhancing Participatory Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 92 | 27.02.2020 | Session on Exam Reforms in Health Science Universities | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 93 | 27.02.2020-5.03.2020 | Personality Development Program (Train-the-Trainer) | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 94 | 1.03.2020 | IQAC Workshop on NAAC | All Criteria |
| 95 | 6.03.2020 | Indian Green Building Certification Workshop | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 96 | 12.03.2020 | Session on Improving Personal Interview Skills | Student Support & Progression |
| 97 | 16.03.2020 | Invited Talk on Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders in Education Industry | Governance, Leadership & Management |
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
Report of Quality Assurance Initiatives of
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) during the last 5 years
The consistent search for excellence in education, patient care and research as earned Chettinad Academy of Research and Education with many accreditations, recognitions, memberships and awards. Notable among them are:
2015-16
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 26.10.2015 to 24.09.2017 |
| 2 | NAAC Certificate from 16.11.2015 to 15.11.2020 – ‘A’ Grade with 3.10 point scale |
| 3 | NIRF Ranking 2016 – 100th Best University |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2015-16 |
2016-17
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NIRF Ranking 2017 : University Ranking (101 to 150 band) |
| 2 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 3 | Audited Annual Report 2016-17 |
2017-18
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 18.12.2017 to 17.12.2019 |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2018 : University Ranking (151 to 200 band) |
| 3 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2017-18 |
| 5 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
2018-19
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | AICTE letter of approval for Chettinad School of Architecture and Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2019 : University Ranking (101-150 band) |
| 3 | Council of Architecture Letter of Approval to B.Arch. degree course to Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 4 | Bar Council of India Recognition to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and fresh approval to its Chettinad School of Law for law courses |
| 5 | Pharmacy Council of India Approval letter to B.Pharm and D.Pharm Courses to Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 6 | Unveiling of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education new LOGO |
| 7 | UGC approval for starting new courses from 2019-20 |
| 8 | Audited Annual Report 2018-19 |
2019-20
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | Green, Energy & Environmental Audit conducted by UVK Susnomics Engg. Pvt. Ltd, Chennai – Certification |
| 2 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded Diamond rating by QS I•GAUGE |
| 3 | International Association of Law Schools Membership |
| 4 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 14.02.2020 to 13.02.2022 |
| 5 | Association of Commonwealth Universities Membership |
| 6 | British Council Library Membership |
| 7 | DELNET Membership |
| 8 | International Association of Universities Membership |
| 9 | NIRF Ranking 2020 : 98th Best University |
| 10 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded E-LEAD certification by QS I•GAUGE for Exceptional E-Learning methods |
| 11 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 12 | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 13 | Chettinad College of Nursing, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 14 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 15 | Chettinad School of Architecture under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 16 | Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Science under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 17 | Chettinad School of Law under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 18 | Chettinad School of Physiotherapy under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 19 | American Library Membership |
| 20 | MCI –Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute MBBS LOP increase of seats from 150 to 250 for the academic year 2020-21 |
| 21 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education IQAC is ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| 22 | The WEEK Magazine 2020 Ranking
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| 23 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 24 | The Outlook Ranking 2020
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| 25 | Outlook icare India University Ranking 2020
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IQAC Internal Seminar – Gallery
Best Practices
Best Practices (2020 – 2021)
1. E-management of Examination System
2. Chettinad Free Community Hospital (CFCH) – “Revisiting the
health care needs of Rural Poor”
Best Practices (2015 – 2020)
1. Fostering Undergraduate Research Culture
2. Chettinad Free CommunityHospital(CFCH)–“Revisiting the healthcare need sofRural Poor
Plan of Action & Outcome
Click Here: 2018-2019
Click Here: Students Feedback Analysis
2020-2021
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, one of the constituent colleges and a major stake holder of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education was started with the core objective of transforming medical education, contributing to research and development in health and biological sciences and above all, providing affordable and quality healthcare at global standards to the population in need.
The hospital is located in the suburban and rural zone in the outskirts of Chennai and from the time it was started the key focus is to offer state of the art, tertiary care along with preventive health care at the community level. The medical college and hospital has Essentiality certificate issued by Tamilnadu Govt and necessary statutory permissions and recognitions from Ministry of Health and family welfare, Govt. of India.
Health care in rural centres:
The doctors from CHRI have been serving in the primary health centres and other hospitals, in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Chennai districts to offer heath care, apart from the routine service being rendered at the satellite health centres of CHRI, Poonjeri and Karapakkam. The health care services were offered at the following Primary Health Centres: Kannaginagar, Kelambakkam, Thandalam and Semmencheri. The doctors from all the specialities including General Medicine, Orthopaedics, OBG, Ophthalmology, etc. are allocated to these PHCs daily on rotation, thereby improving the manpower and the quality of health care provided at these centres.
The ophthalmologists from CHRI are being posted in Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal.
The satellite health centres of CHRI have been upgraded, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic including setting up of a new oxygen plant at Poonjeri.
COVID-19 care:
Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, CHRI has been fully equipped in terms of manpower and other necessary resources for handling COVID-19 and non-COVID patients. The microbiology lab has BSL 2 facility and is an ICMR recognized centre for COVID-19 testing. More than 5000 COVID patients have been treated and more than 25000 RT-PCR tests have been carried out. In addition, CHRI also offered COVID-19 home care, which included sample collection at home for COVID diagnosis, teleconsultation and medicines delivery to the patients at home, round the clock.
2015-2020
Healthcare to all
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) has nurtured “Health care to all” as a distinctive priority areabeing a Healthcare Institute.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, one of the constituent colleges and a major stake holder of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education was started with the core objective of transforming medical education, contributing to research and development in health and biological sciences and above all, providing affordable and quality healthcare at global standards to the population in need.
The hospital is located in the suburban and rural zone in the outskirts of Chennai and from the time it was started the key focus is to offer state of the art, tertiary care along with preventive health care at the community level. The medical college and hospital has Essentiality certificate issued by TamilnaduGovt and necessary statutory permissions and recognitions from Ministry of Health and family welfare, Govt. of India.
The hospital is located within the 33.45 acre lush green zone where gasoline operated vehicular movement is restricted. It has 1180 beds besides more than 100 ICU beds, 16 operation theatres and 24×7 emergency and trauma care centre. The wards are spacious with adequate distance maintained between beds and every ward is self sufficient with all supportive infrastructure facilities such as pantry, treatment room, duty doctor’s room, nursing station, demo room and rest rooms. Every aspect of the infrastructure is carefully designed by keeping patients’ convenience and utility in mind and it is a wonderfully created infrastructure for a medical college and hospital.
The doctors working in the hospital are highly qualified and experienced and they execute the triple role of being medical teacher, researcher and treating doctor. All the doctors are with MD/MS and DM/MCh qualifications and are highly reputed in their own speciality. The hospital has all advanced facilities to handle patients in general specialties and super specialties. The hospital offers services in i) Medicine and allied specialties like General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry & Pulmonology, ii) Surgery and allied specialties like General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT & Ophthalmology, iii) Obstetrics and Gynaecology and iv) Super specialty services including Cardiology, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Neurosurgery, Urology &Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Liver and renal translations are carried out in our hospital.
Besides, the hospital has high end laboratory services in Pathology, Microbiology and Biochemistry and radiology department with CT scan, MRI scan, USG scan and digital X ray facilities. The lab services are accredited by NABL for more than 10 years. The microbiology lab has BSL II and III facilities and is an ICMR recognized centre for COVID-19 testing.
The Institute, right from inception, has been focusing on improving the overall and holistic health of the surrounding population. The census data with regard to the clinical material is ever improving and it was mainly due to the excellent care our doctors are offering and the good feedback given by the patients on our patient care. The achievement that the hospital could make in a short span of 10 years can be seen in the numbers of various hospital statistics. And basically the hospital has adequate clinical material that fulfills the criteria recommended by the medical regulatory body for training the students of UG, PG and superspeciality programs.
Outpatient data: The average number of daily out-patients was 3456 in the year 2015, 3543 in 2016, 3590 in 2017, 4585 in 2018 and 4824 in 2019.
Inpatient data: The number of teaching beds in the hospital was 1110 in 2015 & 2016, 1150 in 2017 and 1180 in 2018 and 2019. The average daily bed occupancy rate was always more than 80% in all these years, 85% in 2015, 2016 & 2017 and it was 84% in 2018 and 2019. On an average, 245 new patients were admitted every day in 2015 which became 251 admissions in 2016, 255 admissions in 2017, 293 in 2018 and 302 admissions in 2019.
The daily average of major surgeries was 49, 51, 52, 62 and 64 in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.
The average daily deliveries including the normal deliveries and caesarian sections were 9 in the year 2015 and it increased gradually to 12 in 2019.
Similarly, the diagnostic and radiological data are also adequate. The daily average investigative workload is 785 X rays, 31 MRIs, 40 CT scans and 305 ultrasound scans. The daily average lab workload is 2418 samples in Biochemistry, 437 in Microbiology, 174 in serology, 2508 in Haematology and 457 samples in clinical pathology.
The hospital is running a free community hospital in the main campus besides the other speciality departments. Under this community hospital, the patients in the surrounding villages are offered free pick up & drop at their door step, free OPD consultation, free investigations and medicines. The hospital owns and operates rural and urban health centers approximately 15 kilometers from the main campus. They are offering primary and secondary health care to the people surrounding the respective centres. On an average more than 100 patients visit the rural and urban centers and free treatment is offered to them. In addition to general medical care, speciality medical care, ultrasound scan, X ray and Lab investigations are also offered in these satellite centers.
In summary, the vision of offering high quality and affordable healthcare to the rural and semi urban population has been translated into reality and the numbers indicate that our patient care is one of our distinguished areas where we have achieved significantly.
Capability Enhancement and Life Skills Development Schemes
Capability development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution in the following areas like Soft skill development, Language and communication skills development, Yoga and Wellness, Analytical skills development, Human value development, Personality and Professional development and Employability skills development
Programs of Capability Enhancement and Life Skills Development Schemes
Capability enhancement and skills development schemes – Detailed Report (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
Capability enhancement and skills development schemes – Detailed Report (2020-2021)
List of programs with no. of students (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of programs with no. of students (2020-2021)
Photographs of the Capability enhancement and skills development schemes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of Programmes (2020-2021)
| Name of the capability enhancement scheme | Year of implementation | Number of students enrolled | Name of the agencies involved with their contact details | |
| Organized by | Speaker details | |||
| Principles of Health education and methods in health communication | 2020-21 | 101 | Dr. D. Raja, Department of Community Medicine, CHRI, CARE | Dr. GM. Muhammad, Senior Associate Professor, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research |
| Being the best physician you can | 2020-21 | 155 | Dr. Priyadarshini, Department of Microbiology, CHRI, CARE | Dr.Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, TCU and UTHSC School of Medicine, Texas, USA |
| How to practice medicine legally and ethically | 2020-21 | 104 | Dr. Sayed Khader Nawaz Ahmed, Professor, Forensic Medicine, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Cyriac Job, Vice-Principal; Professor & HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine,Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram District, Kerala |
| Soft skills in healthcare professionals | 2020-21 | 190 | Dr. Sai Latha, Department of OBG, CHRI, CARE | Dr.(Brigadier) SK Kathpalia, Professor, Dr DY Patil Medical College and Research Centre, Pune |
| Legal Writing Workshop | 2020-21 | 49 | Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Assistant Professor- Senior scale, Law, School of Law, CARE | Mr. Rishav Soni, Assistant Professor of ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad |
| Tai Chi – Basic Fundamental course | 2020-21 | 16 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy |
Shihan. K. Subramanian, Tai Chi Instructor, Gurukulam Karate do, India. Shihan. K. Tamil Selvam, Founder/ Chief Technical Instructor, Gurukulam karate do, India |
| Entrepreneurship Workshop | 2020-21 | 200 | Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, CARE | Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Exam Oriented approach to practical Physiology (As per CBME Curriculum) | 2020-21 | 245 | Dr. Anithu, Department of Physiology, CHRI, CARE |
Dr. Vishwanatha Rao, Retd. Professor of Physiology, Madras Medical College Dr. P.Sathya, Professor of Physiology, Madras Medical College |
| International Mother Language Day – 2021 | 2020-21 | 150 | Dr. Saradha, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE | Dr.G.Arasendiran, Retired Professor of Tamil, Madras Christian College. |
| Zero Discrimination Day | 2020-21 | 21 | Dr. Murugavel, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, CARE | Prof. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE |
| Exercise Physiology and Fitness Training | 2020-21 | 16 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy | Ms. Savitha Naren, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, CHRI, CARE |
| Overview of Skills Lab | 2020-21 | 250 | Dr. T.K.Balaji, Professor of Anatomy, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Princy Fernando, Laerdal Medical, Norway |
| Workshop- Handling Anxiety | 2020-21 | 46 | Ms. Renu Girotra, Chettinad School of Law |
Dr. Kailash, Department of Psychiatry, CHRI Dr.C.Ram Gopal, Counselling Psychology, FAHS |
| Essentials of Autopsy in Nursing ‘& Patterns of medico-legal cases in Casualty:what Nurses need to know | 2020-21 | 101 | Ms. Joanie Priya D, Associate Professor, CCN, CARE | Dr. M.Sreenivasan, Dr S. K Nawaz Ahmed, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, CHRI |
| Importance of Communication and Scope of Foreign Language | 2020-21 | 93 | Ms. Yagajeyanthi, CCN, CARE | Prof. Jayamary. M, Max Academy |
| Meditation | 2020-21 | 45 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy | Heartfulness Meditation Centre |
| Essential principles of BLS | 2020-21 | 275 | Dr. R.H.S. Rajila, Prof and Head, Department of Anatomy, CHRI, CARE | Dr.R.Swaminathan Veerasamy MBBS, MD, PDCC (Cardiac anes), Skills Lab Incharge, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, CHRI |
| Listening Skills | 2020-21 | 45 | Chettinad School of Law | Dr. Reena Nigam, HOD and Associate Professor, Amity Skills Institute, Amity University, Haryana |
| Webinar on Interpersonal skills – A Key Criteria for Best Career Option | 2020-21 | 69 | Dr. Lakshmi, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE | Dr. N. Deepa, Principal, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Chennai |
| Acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice | 2020-21 | 237 | Ms. Subbulaksmi. S, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE | Mr. Alex Pandiyan J, Emergency and Ambulance Nurse in APL & COICU Ambulance service, Christian Medical College, Vellore |
| Guest Lecture on Importance of Human Rights in Criminal Justice System | 2020-21 | 49 | Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Chettinad School of Law, CARE | Ms. Ridhima Dikshit, Assistant Professor, National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
| Use of Animals in Medical Research and Animal Handling | 2020-21 | 118 | Dr. Saradha, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Venu Gopala Rao Konda, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
List of Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
| Name of the capability enhancement scheme | Year of implementation | Number of students enrolled | Name of the agencies involved with their contact details |
| SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Problem solving and decision making | 2015 – 16 | 284 | Department of General Medicine and FAHS, CARE |
| Conflict resolution and management | 2016 – 17 | 266 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Team work and team building | 2017 – 18 | 276 | Department of Microbiology, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Creative Thinking in Health Care | 2018 – 19 | 252 | Department of ENT, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Responsibility as a medical Professional | 2019 – 20 | 240 | Department of Psychiatry, CHRI, CARE |
| LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| International Mother Language Day / Matribhasha Diwas | 2015 – 16 | 212 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| Non-verbal communication skills | 2016 – 17 | 284 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and FAHS |
| Communicative digital business skills | 2017 – 18 | 100 | CCN, CARE and FAHS, CARE |
| Communicative citizens and positive nation | 2018 – 19 | 30 | Swach Bharat Initiative of NSS, CARE with FAHS, CARE |
| Play and communicate to school kids on “How to take Medicines” | 2019 – 20 | 100 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE |
| YOGA AND WELLNESS | |||
| International Yoga Day | 2015 – 16 | 136 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and Department of Health & Yoga Therapy, FAHS and CCN, CARE, in collaboration with Isha Yoga Foundation |
| Yogathon | 2016- 17 | 250 | CCN and FAHS and NSS of CARE in collaboration with “The Art of Living” Chennai chapter |
| Yoga Health | 2017 – 18 | 200 | CCN, CHRI , CARE in association with Isha Yoga Foundation |
| Yoga Therapy in Non-Communicable Diseases with Yoga practicals [According to International Yoga Day (IYD) protocol 2018] | 2018 – 19 | 245 | CHRI, CCN and FAHS, CARE |
| “Mental well being of Medical students during COVID 19” | 2019 – 20 | 120 | Department of Psychiatry, CHRI and Students Counseling Committee, CARE |
| ANALYTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Research Analysis – An update | 2015 – 16 | 54 | Post graduate studentsof CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| How to Analyse the quality of research publications | 2016 – 17 | 70 | IQAC, CARE |
| ICMR Sponsored State level Workshop on “Utilization of statistical software applications: A Challenge to health service research” | 2017 – 18 | 21 | Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE |
| Analytic Epidemiology | 2018 – 19 | 138 | Department of Community Medicine, CHRI, CARE |
| Basic statistics for Pharmacologists | 2019 – 20 | 41 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE in collaboration with Department of Pharmacology, JIPMER |
| HUMAN VALUE DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Moral values and the relevance of Swami Vivekananda | 2015 – 16 | 262 | FAHS and NSS CARE |
| Disaster Management and Human Life | 2016 – 17 | 360 | Disaster Management Committee, CARE, IQAC, CARE and NSS, CARE in collaboration with State Disaster Response Force, Tamilnadu |
| The human – Dr. Abdul Kalam | 2017 – 18 | 108 | FAHS and NSS CARE |
| The Steps to build high self esteem | 2018 – 19 | 136 | Department of OBG, CHRI, CARE |
| The Respectful Hero’s – National Martyrs | 2019 – 20 | 200 | Department of Physiology, CHRI |
| PERSONALITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Professional Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences | 2015 – 16 | 110 | IQAC, CARE |
| Etiquette in social life | 2016 – 17 | 102 | Department of Pathology, CHRI, CARE |
| Leadership skills | 2017 – 18 | 156 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE |
| Coping skills for changes in career | 2018 – 19 | 196 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| Personal life vs Professional life | 2019 – 20 | 298 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Intravenous injection skill development | 2015 – 16 | 150 | Skills Lab and Department of Anatomy, CHRI, Nursing Department, CHRI |
| Employment opportunities in Cellular & Molecular Diagnostics | 2016 – 17 | 75 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) |
| Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program for Doctors and Nurses | 2017 – 18 | 42 | Department of Neonatology, Paediatrics & Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHRI, CARE |
| Molecular Techniques in Diagnosis and Research | 2018 – 19 | 30 | Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, CARE |
| Neurophysiological recordings Skill and their clinical applications | 2019 – 20 | 30 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and Department of Neurosurgery, CSSH |
Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Guidance Programmes
We train students for competitive examinations like NEET, USMLE, PLAB, NET/SLET, IELTS, TOEFL etc., and students benefit by attending these sessions for competitive examinations and career advancement. Career counseling and placement cell helps the students in writing resumes, developing interview skills and assists them in searching job opportunities.
Programs of Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement
Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Programs – Detailed Report (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Guidance Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
Photographs of the Career counseling and placement cell
List of Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
| S.No | Year | Name of the Programme | Number of students enrolled | Faculty name |
| 1 | 2015-16 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
177 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 2 | 2015-16 | Career Options & Employability | 86 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 3 | 2015-16 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
58 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 4 | 2015-16 | Softskills to showcase in an Interview | 57 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 5 | 2015-16 | NET, SET Coaching | 56 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 6 | 2015-16 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
45 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 7 | 2016-17 | Job oppurtunities for life science students in Himedia Laboratories |
54 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 8 | 2016-17 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
192 | Dr. S. Manickam |
| 9 | 2016-17 | Career Options & Employability | 112 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 10 | 2016-17 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
40 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 11 | 2016-17 | Workshop on Personality Development – Women Empowerment |
78 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 12 | 2016-17 | The Power of Introvert | 65 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 13 | 2016-17 | NET, SET Coaching | 43 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 14 | 2016-17 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
42 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 15 | 2017-18 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
45 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 16 | 2017-18 | USMLE Preparation | 40 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 17 | 2017-18 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
205 | Dr. R. ArunKumar |
| 18 | 2017-18 | Career Options & Employability | 120 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 19 | 2017-18 | Training on Passion and Perseverance behind starting up one’s Medical Practice |
76 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 20 | 2017-18 | Workshop on Communication, Learning and Memory strategies to become a successful entrepreneur |
114 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 21 | 2017-18 | NET, SET Coaching | 65 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 22 | 2017-18 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
54 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 23 | 2018-19 | Higher Education and Abroad Oppurtunities |
69 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 24 | 2018-19 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
40 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 25 | 2018-19 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
233 | Dr. T. K. Balaji |
| 26 | 2018-19 | Career Options & Employability | 84 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 27 | 2018-19 | Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship | 150 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 28 | 2018-19 | Workshop on Enrepreneurial and Negotiation Skills |
121 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 29 | 2018-19 | Training on Motivation, Personality development and Team Work |
96 | Dr. R. ArunKumar |
| 30 | 2018-19 | NET, SET Coaching | 61 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 31 | 2018-19 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
55 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 32 | 2018-19 | Oppurtunities for Life Sciences students in Biotech Industry |
60 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 33 | 2018-19 | Oppurtunities in Industry | 67 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 34 | 2019-20 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
52 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 35 | 2019-20 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
260 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 36 | 2019-20 | Career Options & Employability | 93 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 37 | 2019-20 | Workshop on Leadership and Team Dynamics | 142 | Dr. Veena Joseph |
| 38 | 2019-20 | Start-Ups: Constraints, Road Block and Funding |
133 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 39 | 2019-20 | Training on Choosing a business partner | 169 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 40 | 2019-20 | Training on Skills and Personality Development |
86 | Dr. Shoba Narayan |
| 41 | 2019-20 | NET, SET Coaching for AHS Students | 94 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 42 | 2019-20 | Communication and Skill Development for Nursing students |
87 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 43 | 2019-20 | Career Oppurtunities for Life Sciences Students in Clinical Research |
80 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 44 | 2019-20 | Entrepreneurship in Pharma and Life Sciences Industries |
85 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
Programme Outcome, Course Outcome and PO-CO Mapping
Department Of Pathology Course Outcome Paper I & II
Department Of Microbiology Course Outcome
Department Of Community Medicine M.B.B.S Course Outcome
Department Of OBG Course Outcome
Department Of Forensic Medicine Course Outcome
Department Of Physiology MBBS Course Outcome
Department Of Anatomy Course Outcome
Department Of Paediatrics Course Outcome
Department Of General Medicine Course Outcome
FAHS Innovative Programs CO-PO
Department Of Biochemistry MBBS Course Outcome
Modified B.Sc Nursing Program Outcome
Department Of Opthalmology UG Course Outcome
Program Outcome for Medical MBBS
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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established with the objective to review and analyze the academic standards and performance indicators and form strategies to constantly improve the quality of higher education.
IQAC – Vision
To promote quality culture as the prime concern of Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the quality-enhancing and sustaining initiatives taken with internal and external support.
Objective
The primary aim of the IQAC is
To develop a mechanism to promote conscious, consistent and catalytic action plans to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
To promote institutional quality enhancement and sustenance through the internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of the best practices.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve a mechanism and procedures for
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a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial units;
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b) Adoption of relevant and quality academic and research programmes;
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c) Ensuring equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of the society;
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d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
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e) Ensuring credible assessment and evaluation processes;
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f) Ensuring the proper allocation, adequacy and maintenance of support structure and services; and
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g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Functions
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a) Development and application of quality benchmarks;
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b) Setting parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
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c) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty development to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
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d) Collection and analysis of feedback from all the stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
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d) Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all the stakeholders;
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e) Organization of intra- and inter-institutional workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
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f) Documentation of various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
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g) Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of the best practices;
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h) Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing institutional quality;
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i) Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audits along with their follow-up activities; and
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j) Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines and parameters of NAAC.
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate / contribute to
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a) Ensuring clarity and focus in the institution’s march towards quality enhancement;
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b) Ensuring internalization of quality culture;
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b) Ensuring enhancement and coordination among the various units and activities of the institution and institutionalizing all good practices;
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c) Providing a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;
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d) Acting as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs; and
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e) Building a sound methodology for documentation and internal communication.
IQAC Organogram
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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Council members list
| Sl.No | IQAC Composition | Name | Designation |
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| 1 | Chairperson | Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar | Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 2 | Management Representative | Ms.Jeyendrasaraswathi S | Registrar, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 3 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Jayakar Thomas | Director Research, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 4 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Nirupa S | Controller of Examinations, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 5 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Mohan R | Finance Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 6 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Dhinakaran D | Legal Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 7 | Administrative Representative | Mr.Manickam M | Head Infrastructure, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 8 | Administrative Representative | Mr. Sathish Kumar | IT Head, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 9 | Administrative Representative | Dr.Jagannathan N R | Professor of Eminence, Dept. of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 10 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam K | Dean, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 11 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Kumar Ebenezar | Principal In-charge, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 12 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil | Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing |
| 13 | Administrative Representative | Dr.Lakshmi K | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 14 | Administrative Representative | Dr. Senthil P | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy |
| 15 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Anbarasi | Professor, Physiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 16 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Priyadarshini shanmugam | Professor & Head, Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 17 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Maignana Kumar R | Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 18 | Teacher Representative | Ar.Vaidyanathan K | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 19 | Teacher Representative | Ms. Ruchi Sinha | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 20 | Teacher Representative | Dr.Shoba Narayan | Associate Professor, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 21 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Abinaya | Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 22 | Teacher Representative | Dr. Jasmine | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 23 | Student | Ms. Mrinalini | Student, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 24 | Alumni | Dr.Rajesh Kannan S | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 25 | Nominee from local society / Nominee from Employers | Dr.Rajesh P | Principal, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute |
| 26 | Industrialists / stakeholders / Nominee from Employers | Dr. Balasubramanian T | Former Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 27 | Industrialists / stakeholders | Dr. Ananathakrishanan Sivaraman | Consultant Urologist, Uro Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon, CURI Hospital, Chennai |
| 28 | Deputy Director – IQAC | Dr. Ahamed Basha Abdul Bari | Professor, Physiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 29 | Director – IQAC | Dr.Arun Kumar R | Vice Principal & Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
Minutes of the Meeting (MOM) & Action Taken Report
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 2015 – 2019
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 22.02.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 18.03.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 15.05.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 23.09.2020
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 04.01.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 01.04.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 03.07.2021
- IQAC MOM & Action Taken Report 05.10.2021
IQAC Programs
| S.No. | Date | Theme | Category |
| 1 | 05.09.2012 | Choice Based Credit System | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| MCI Vision 2020 | |||
| Curricular reforms in Nursing Education | |||
| “Outreach – A Catalyst towards Improved Educational Outcomes”- A NAAC sponsored national seminar | |||
| 2 | 28.09.2012 | Tapping potential at source–Towards Quality in Higher Education | Outreach and extension |
| Quality Indicators for Effective Outreach Activities | |||
| 29.09.2012 | Corporate Social Responsibility–Towards Quality in Higher Education | ||
| Relevance of Outreach in Enhancing Quality in Health Science Institutions | |||
| Examination Reforms & Evaluation Tools | |||
| 3 | 16.07.2013 | Examination system: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| Formative Vs Summative assessment: Need of the hour | |||
| 4 | March 2013 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 5 | 16.08.2013 &
17.08.2013 |
Basic Research Methodology Course–“Writing a study protocol” & “Dissertation Writing” | Research |
| 6 | 07.09.2013 | IQAC, MEU, Dept. of Pharmacology conduct one day workshop on “How to read a paper in a journal” | Research |
| 7 | 22.01.2014 to
23.01.2014 |
Sensitization of Faculty and Students on scope and Potential for Extramural Research Funding | Research |
| 8 | June 2014 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 9 | 28.8.2014 | Seminar cum workshop on Plagiarism | Research |
| 10 | 20.11.2014 | Seminar on Effective Mentorship Program | Research |
| 11 | 15.12.2014 | Disaster awareness program | Disaster preparedness |
| 12 | 19 & 20.03 2015 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 13 | 23.3.2015 | Examination and Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences | Examination & Evaluation |
| 14 | 23.7.2015 | Practicing the uncertain art | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 15 | 10.10.2015 | Ranking of Institutions and accreditations | Best Practice |
| 16 | 19.8.2016 | Kaizen | Governance |
| 17 | 27.01.2017 | Kaizen workshop | Governance |
| 18 | 10.04.2017 | Quality of Research Publications | Research |
| 19 | 12.04.2017 | Disaster Management Capacity Building | Leadership and management |
| 20 | 08.06.2017 | IPR & Patent Workshop | Research |
| 21 | 07.07.2017 | Best Practices of an Academic Institution | Best Practices |
| 22 | 16.7.2017 | Digital Initiatives – Swayam, NPTEL, NAD, vlab, etc | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 23 | 20.07.2017 | ||
| 24 | 28.07.2017 | ||
| 25 | Oct – Nov 2017 | Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 26 | 20.12.2017 | Seminar on Scientific Proposal Writing | Research |
| 27 | 6th & 7th April 2019 | Seminar cum workshop on e-Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 28 | 24.10.2018 | Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead | Research |
| Current Trends in Skill Development | Curriculum | ||
| 29 | 14-15th Dec 2018 | Quality Indicators and Benchmark for Health Science Institutions | All criteria |
| 30 | 06.09.2019 | Workshop on Learning outcome-oriented Course Design | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 31 | 27.09.2018 | Faculty Development Initiative for mapping of course outcome through internal assessment criteria | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 32 | 11.10.2018 | Design of Value added programs for better placement Opportunities | Curricular Aspects |
| 33 | 24.10.2018 | OMICS advancements in lifestyle diseases- Diabetes | Research |
| 34 | Novel drug delivery system- case studies | Research | |
| 35 | Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead | Research | |
| 36 | 02.11.2018 | Precision Medicine: Does proper diagnosis of Diabetes make a difference in therapy? | Research |
| 37 | 17.11.2018 | Women Empowerment | Institutional Values |
| 38 | 10-11 Dec 2018 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit | |
| 39 | 14-15 Dec 2018 | National Conference on Quality Indicators and Benchmarks for Health Science Institutions | All Criteria |
| 40 | 10.01.2019 | Seminar on Tools for E- Learning content development | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 41 | 25.01.2019 | Gender Equity under Indian Constitution | Institutional Values |
| 42 | 31.01.2019 | Workshop on applying Blooms Taxonomy on Question paper setting | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 43 | 7- 9 Feb 2019 | Evolving Trends In Learning Physiology | Research |
| 44 | 15.02.2019 | Seminar on Feedback from stakeholders as an indirect measure of attainment | Curricular Aspects |
| 45 | 07.03.2019 | Tools for automating Student Satisfaction Survey | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 46 | 04.04.2019 | Workshop on Sensitization of clinicians on availability of Extra Mural funding for research | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 47 | 11.04.2019 | Interactive session on Facing your first interview | Student Support & Progression |
| 48 | 18.04.2019 | Seminar for students on Service with Empathy | Student Support & Progression |
| 49 | 24.04.2019 | Sensitization on New RAF of NAAC | All Criteria |
| 50 | 25.04.2019 | Environment Friendly ecosystem – Student Sensitization Program | Institutional Values |
| 51 | 30.04.2019 | Workshop on Capacity Building | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 52 | 02.05.2019 | Seminar on sensitization on Intellectual Property Rights for researchers | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 53 | 10.05.2019 | Workshop – Scientific writing for Research Scholars and faculties | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 54 | 17.05.2019 | Motivational Talk on Life Long Learning | Student Support & Progression |
| 55 | 06.06.2019 | Workshop on sensitization of students on SWAYAM Online Courses | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 56 | 13.06.2019 | Coaching program for PG NEET Examination | Student Support & Progression |
| 57 | 17-19 June 2019 | Curriculum Implementation Support Program in CHRI | Curricular Aspects |
| 58 | 20.06.2019 | Management and Leadership Program for Clinicians and Scientists | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 59 | 27.06.2019 | Seminar on Quality of Research Publication and Plagiarism | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 60 | 2-3 July 2019 | Internal Academic Audit | |
| 61 | 04.07.2019 | Coaching Program for CSIR UGC NET Examination | Student Support & Progression |
| 62 | 15.07.2019 | Workshop on Bridging the gap – Industry and Institute | Student Support & Progression |
| 63 | 26.07.2019 | Seminar on Alumni Engagement for Enriching Academic Outcome | Student Support & Progression |
| 64 | 7.08.2019 | Workshop on Scientific Research Writing | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 65 | 14.08.2019 | Seminar on Experiential & Outcome Based Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 66 | 21.08.2019 | Session on Soft Skills & Effective Communication | Curricular Aspects |
| 67 | 28.08.2019 | Seminar on Leadership & Management in Education | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| 68 | 12.09.2019 | Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework | All Criteria |
| 69 | 13.09.2019 | IQAC internal Seminar on opportunities for Health Sciences Institutions in SWAYAM | Curricular Aspects |
| 70 | 17.09.2019 | Workshop on AQAR Submission with Reference to New Guidelines of NAAC | All Criteria |
| 71 | 25.09.2019 | Session on strategies for Transforming Libraries | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 72 | 10.10.2019 | Workshop on Recent Trends in Teaching & Research | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation; Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 73 | 23.10.2019 | IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Performance of the Institution (CARE) in One Area Distinctive to its Policy & Thrust | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 74 | 23.10.2019 | IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Best Practices Successfully Implemented at CARE | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 75 | 31.10.2019 | Session on Total Quality Management & its Application to Education Sector | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 76 | 5.11.2019 | Workshop on Vision Building of an Organisation | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 77 | 6.11.2019 | Training Program on Good Clinical Practices | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 78 | 12.11.2019 | Workshop on Sensitizing Clinicians & Biomedical Researchers on Intellectual Property Rights | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 79 | 14.11.2019 | IQAC Workshop on NIRF | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 80 | 27.11.2019 | Session on Enhancing Writing Skills on Idea Generation for Budding Entrepreneurs | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 81 | 5.12.2019 | Training Session on Use of E-Resources for Effective E-Learning | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 82 | 12.12.2019 | Workshop on Industry-Academia Collaboration for Skill Development & Industrial Training | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 83 | 17.12.2019 | Seminar on Mapping Attainment with Learning Outcome Based Curriculum | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 84 | 23.12.2019 | Seminar on Challenges on Curriculum Design & Development for Health Sciences Institutions | Curricular Aspects |
| 85 | 9.01.2020 | Workshop on Evaluation and Grading Methods | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 86 | 17.01.2020 | Training Session on Enhancing Research Output and Collaboration | Research, Innovations & Extension |
| 87 | 22.01.2020 | Interactive Session on Effective Mentorship Skills | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 88 | 28.01.2020 | Seminar on “How to use ICT Tools for Effective Learning” | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation,
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 89 | 5.02.2020 | Interactive Session on Self Management & Gender Sensitization | Institutional Values and Best Practices |
| 90 | 14.02.2020 | IQAC Workshop on CO PO Mapping | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 91 | 20.02.2020 | Workshop on Enhancing Participatory Learning | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 92 | 27.02.2020 | Session on Exam Reforms in Health Science Universities | Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
| 93 | 27.02.2020-5.03.2020 | Personality Development Program (Train-the-Trainer) | Governance, Leadership & Management |
| 94 | 1.03.2020 | IQAC Workshop on NAAC | All Criteria |
| 95 | 6.03.2020 | Indian Green Building Certification Workshop | Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
| 96 | 12.03.2020 | Session on Improving Personal Interview Skills | Student Support & Progression |
| 97 | 16.03.2020 | Invited Talk on Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders in Education Industry | Governance, Leadership & Management |
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
Report of Quality Assurance Initiatives of
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) during the last 5 years
The consistent search for excellence in education, patient care and research as earned Chettinad Academy of Research and Education with many accreditations, recognitions, memberships and awards. Notable among them are:
2015-16
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 26.10.2015 to 24.09.2017 |
| 2 | NAAC Certificate from 16.11.2015 to 15.11.2020 – ‘A’ Grade with 3.10 point scale |
| 3 | NIRF Ranking 2016 – 100th Best University |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2015-16 |
2016-17
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NIRF Ranking 2017 : University Ranking (101 to 150 band) |
| 2 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 3 | Audited Annual Report 2016-17 |
2017-18
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 18.12.2017 to 17.12.2019 |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2018 : University Ranking (151 to 200 band) |
| 3 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2017-18 |
| 5 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
2018-19
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | AICTE letter of approval for Chettinad School of Architecture and Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2019 : University Ranking (101-150 band) |
| 3 | Council of Architecture Letter of Approval to B.Arch. degree course to Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 4 | Bar Council of India Recognition to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and fresh approval to its Chettinad School of Law for law courses |
| 5 | Pharmacy Council of India Approval letter to B.Pharm and D.Pharm Courses to Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 6 | Unveiling of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education new LOGO |
| 7 | UGC approval for starting new courses from 2019-20 |
| 8 | Audited Annual Report 2018-19 |
2019-20
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | Green, Energy & Environmental Audit conducted by UVK Susnomics Engg. Pvt. Ltd, Chennai – Certification |
| 2 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded Diamond rating by QS I•GAUGE |
| 3 | International Association of Law Schools Membership |
| 4 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 14.02.2020 to 13.02.2022 |
| 5 | Association of Commonwealth Universities Membership |
| 6 | British Council Library Membership |
| 7 | DELNET Membership |
| 8 | International Association of Universities Membership |
| 9 | NIRF Ranking 2020 : 98th Best University |
| 10 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded E-LEAD certification by QS I•GAUGE for Exceptional E-Learning methods |
| 11 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 12 | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 13 | Chettinad College of Nursing, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 14 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 15 | Chettinad School of Architecture under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 16 | Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Science under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 17 | Chettinad School of Law under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 18 | Chettinad School of Physiotherapy under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 19 | American Library Membership |
| 20 | MCI –Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute MBBS LOP increase of seats from 150 to 250 for the academic year 2020-21 |
| 21 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education IQAC is ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| 22 | The WEEK Magazine 2020 Ranking
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| 23 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 24 | The Outlook Ranking 2020
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| 25 | Outlook icare India University Ranking 2020
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Plan of Action & Outcome
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2020-2021
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, one of the constituent colleges and a major stake holder of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education was started with the core objective of transforming medical education, contributing to research and development in health and biological sciences and above all, providing affordable and quality healthcare at global standards to the population in need.
The hospital is located in the suburban and rural zone in the outskirts of Chennai and from the time it was started the key focus is to offer state of the art, tertiary care along with preventive health care at the community level. The medical college and hospital has Essentiality certificate issued by Tamilnadu Govt and necessary statutory permissions and recognitions from Ministry of Health and family welfare, Govt. of India.
Health care in rural centres:
The doctors from CHRI have been serving in the primary health centres and other hospitals, in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Chennai districts to offer heath care, apart from the routine service being rendered at the satellite health centres of CHRI, Poonjeri and Karapakkam. The health care services were offered at the following Primary Health Centres: Kannaginagar, Kelambakkam, Thandalam and Semmencheri. The doctors from all the specialities including General Medicine, Orthopaedics, OBG, Ophthalmology, etc. are allocated to these PHCs daily on rotation, thereby improving the manpower and the quality of health care provided at these centres.
The ophthalmologists from CHRI are being posted in Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal.
The satellite health centres of CHRI have been upgraded, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic including setting up of a new oxygen plant at Poonjeri.
COVID-19 care:
Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, CHRI has been fully equipped in terms of manpower and other necessary resources for handling COVID-19 and non-COVID patients. The microbiology lab has BSL 2 facility and is an ICMR recognized centre for COVID-19 testing. More than 5000 COVID patients have been treated and more than 25000 RT-PCR tests have been carried out. In addition, CHRI also offered COVID-19 home care, which included sample collection at home for COVID diagnosis, teleconsultation and medicines delivery to the patients at home, round the clock.
2015-2020
Healthcare to all
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) has nurtured “Health care to all” as a distinctive priority areabeing a Healthcare Institute.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, one of the constituent colleges and a major stake holder of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education was started with the core objective of transforming medical education, contributing to research and development in health and biological sciences and above all, providing affordable and quality healthcare at global standards to the population in need.
The hospital is located in the suburban and rural zone in the outskirts of Chennai and from the time it was started the key focus is to offer state of the art, tertiary care along with preventive health care at the community level. The medical college and hospital has Essentiality certificate issued by TamilnaduGovt and necessary statutory permissions and recognitions from Ministry of Health and family welfare, Govt. of India.
The hospital is located within the 33.45 acre lush green zone where gasoline operated vehicular movement is restricted. It has 1180 beds besides more than 100 ICU beds, 16 operation theatres and 24×7 emergency and trauma care centre. The wards are spacious with adequate distance maintained between beds and every ward is self sufficient with all supportive infrastructure facilities such as pantry, treatment room, duty doctor’s room, nursing station, demo room and rest rooms. Every aspect of the infrastructure is carefully designed by keeping patients’ convenience and utility in mind and it is a wonderfully created infrastructure for a medical college and hospital.
The doctors working in the hospital are highly qualified and experienced and they execute the triple role of being medical teacher, researcher and treating doctor. All the doctors are with MD/MS and DM/MCh qualifications and are highly reputed in their own speciality. The hospital has all advanced facilities to handle patients in general specialties and super specialties. The hospital offers services in i) Medicine and allied specialties like General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry & Pulmonology, ii) Surgery and allied specialties like General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT & Ophthalmology, iii) Obstetrics and Gynaecology and iv) Super specialty services including Cardiology, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Neurosurgery, Urology &Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Liver and renal translations are carried out in our hospital.
Besides, the hospital has high end laboratory services in Pathology, Microbiology and Biochemistry and radiology department with CT scan, MRI scan, USG scan and digital X ray facilities. The lab services are accredited by NABL for more than 10 years. The microbiology lab has BSL II and III facilities and is an ICMR recognized centre for COVID-19 testing.
The Institute, right from inception, has been focusing on improving the overall and holistic health of the surrounding population. The census data with regard to the clinical material is ever improving and it was mainly due to the excellent care our doctors are offering and the good feedback given by the patients on our patient care. The achievement that the hospital could make in a short span of 10 years can be seen in the numbers of various hospital statistics. And basically the hospital has adequate clinical material that fulfills the criteria recommended by the medical regulatory body for training the students of UG, PG and superspeciality programs.
Outpatient data: The average number of daily out-patients was 3456 in the year 2015, 3543 in 2016, 3590 in 2017, 4585 in 2018 and 4824 in 2019.
Inpatient data: The number of teaching beds in the hospital was 1110 in 2015 & 2016, 1150 in 2017 and 1180 in 2018 and 2019. The average daily bed occupancy rate was always more than 80% in all these years, 85% in 2015, 2016 & 2017 and it was 84% in 2018 and 2019. On an average, 245 new patients were admitted every day in 2015 which became 251 admissions in 2016, 255 admissions in 2017, 293 in 2018 and 302 admissions in 2019.
The daily average of major surgeries was 49, 51, 52, 62 and 64 in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.
The average daily deliveries including the normal deliveries and caesarian sections were 9 in the year 2015 and it increased gradually to 12 in 2019.
Similarly, the diagnostic and radiological data are also adequate. The daily average investigative workload is 785 X rays, 31 MRIs, 40 CT scans and 305 ultrasound scans. The daily average lab workload is 2418 samples in Biochemistry, 437 in Microbiology, 174 in serology, 2508 in Haematology and 457 samples in clinical pathology.
The hospital is running a free community hospital in the main campus besides the other speciality departments. Under this community hospital, the patients in the surrounding villages are offered free pick up & drop at their door step, free OPD consultation, free investigations and medicines. The hospital owns and operates rural and urban health centers approximately 15 kilometers from the main campus. They are offering primary and secondary health care to the people surrounding the respective centres. On an average more than 100 patients visit the rural and urban centers and free treatment is offered to them. In addition to general medical care, speciality medical care, ultrasound scan, X ray and Lab investigations are also offered in these satellite centers.
In summary, the vision of offering high quality and affordable healthcare to the rural and semi urban population has been translated into reality and the numbers indicate that our patient care is one of our distinguished areas where we have achieved significantly.
Capability Enhancement and Life Skills Development Schemes
Capability development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution in the following areas like Soft skill development, Language and communication skills development, Yoga and Wellness, Analytical skills development, Human value development, Personality and Professional development and Employability skills development
Programs of Capability Enhancement and Life Skills Development Schemes
Capability enhancement and skills development schemes – Detailed Report (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
Capability enhancement and skills development schemes – Detailed Report (2020-2021)
List of programs with no. of students (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of programs with no. of students (2020-2021)
Photographs of the Capability enhancement and skills development schemes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of Programmes (2020-2021)
| Name of the capability enhancement scheme | Year of implementation | Number of students enrolled | Name of the agencies involved with their contact details | |
| Organized by | Speaker details | |||
| Principles of Health education and methods in health communication | 2020-21 | 101 | Dr. D. Raja, Department of Community Medicine, CHRI, CARE | Dr. GM. Muhammad, Senior Associate Professor, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research |
| Being the best physician you can | 2020-21 | 155 | Dr. Priyadarshini, Department of Microbiology, CHRI, CARE | Dr.Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, TCU and UTHSC School of Medicine, Texas, USA |
| How to practice medicine legally and ethically | 2020-21 | 104 | Dr. Sayed Khader Nawaz Ahmed, Professor, Forensic Medicine, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Cyriac Job, Vice-Principal; Professor & HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine,Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram District, Kerala |
| Soft skills in healthcare professionals | 2020-21 | 190 | Dr. Sai Latha, Department of OBG, CHRI, CARE | Dr.(Brigadier) SK Kathpalia, Professor, Dr DY Patil Medical College and Research Centre, Pune |
| Legal Writing Workshop | 2020-21 | 49 | Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Assistant Professor- Senior scale, Law, School of Law, CARE | Mr. Rishav Soni, Assistant Professor of ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad |
| Tai Chi – Basic Fundamental course | 2020-21 | 16 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy |
Shihan. K. Subramanian, Tai Chi Instructor, Gurukulam Karate do, India. Shihan. K. Tamil Selvam, Founder/ Chief Technical Instructor, Gurukulam karate do, India |
| Entrepreneurship Workshop | 2020-21 | 200 | Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, CARE | Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Exam Oriented approach to practical Physiology (As per CBME Curriculum) | 2020-21 | 245 | Dr. Anithu, Department of Physiology, CHRI, CARE |
Dr. Vishwanatha Rao, Retd. Professor of Physiology, Madras Medical College Dr. P.Sathya, Professor of Physiology, Madras Medical College |
| International Mother Language Day – 2021 | 2020-21 | 150 | Dr. Saradha, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE | Dr.G.Arasendiran, Retired Professor of Tamil, Madras Christian College. |
| Zero Discrimination Day | 2020-21 | 21 | Dr. Murugavel, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, CARE | Prof. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE |
| Exercise Physiology and Fitness Training | 2020-21 | 16 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy | Ms. Savitha Naren, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, CHRI, CARE |
| Overview of Skills Lab | 2020-21 | 250 | Dr. T.K.Balaji, Professor of Anatomy, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Princy Fernando, Laerdal Medical, Norway |
| Workshop- Handling Anxiety | 2020-21 | 46 | Ms. Renu Girotra, Chettinad School of Law |
Dr. Kailash, Department of Psychiatry, CHRI Dr.C.Ram Gopal, Counselling Psychology, FAHS |
| Essentials of Autopsy in Nursing ‘& Patterns of medico-legal cases in Casualty:what Nurses need to know | 2020-21 | 101 | Ms. Joanie Priya D, Associate Professor, CCN, CARE | Dr. M.Sreenivasan, Dr S. K Nawaz Ahmed, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, CHRI |
| Importance of Communication and Scope of Foreign Language | 2020-21 | 93 | Ms. Yagajeyanthi, CCN, CARE | Prof. Jayamary. M, Max Academy |
| Meditation | 2020-21 | 45 | Dr. Senthil P, Professor & Dean I/C, Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy | Heartfulness Meditation Centre |
| Essential principles of BLS | 2020-21 | 275 | Dr. R.H.S. Rajila, Prof and Head, Department of Anatomy, CHRI, CARE | Dr.R.Swaminathan Veerasamy MBBS, MD, PDCC (Cardiac anes), Skills Lab Incharge, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, CHRI |
| Listening Skills | 2020-21 | 45 | Chettinad School of Law | Dr. Reena Nigam, HOD and Associate Professor, Amity Skills Institute, Amity University, Haryana |
| Webinar on Interpersonal skills – A Key Criteria for Best Career Option | 2020-21 | 69 | Dr. Lakshmi, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE | Dr. N. Deepa, Principal, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Chennai |
| Acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice | 2020-21 | 237 | Ms. Subbulaksmi. S, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE | Mr. Alex Pandiyan J, Emergency and Ambulance Nurse in APL & COICU Ambulance service, Christian Medical College, Vellore |
| Guest Lecture on Importance of Human Rights in Criminal Justice System | 2020-21 | 49 | Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Chettinad School of Law, CARE | Ms. Ridhima Dikshit, Assistant Professor, National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
| Use of Animals in Medical Research and Animal Handling | 2020-21 | 118 | Dr. Saradha, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE | Dr. Venu Gopala Rao Konda, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
List of Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
| Name of the capability enhancement scheme | Year of implementation | Number of students enrolled | Name of the agencies involved with their contact details |
| SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Problem solving and decision making | 2015 – 16 | 284 | Department of General Medicine and FAHS, CARE |
| Conflict resolution and management | 2016 – 17 | 266 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Team work and team building | 2017 – 18 | 276 | Department of Microbiology, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Creative Thinking in Health Care | 2018 – 19 | 252 | Department of ENT, CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| Responsibility as a medical Professional | 2019 – 20 | 240 | Department of Psychiatry, CHRI, CARE |
| LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| International Mother Language Day / Matribhasha Diwas | 2015 – 16 | 212 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| Non-verbal communication skills | 2016 – 17 | 284 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and FAHS |
| Communicative digital business skills | 2017 – 18 | 100 | CCN, CARE and FAHS, CARE |
| Communicative citizens and positive nation | 2018 – 19 | 30 | Swach Bharat Initiative of NSS, CARE with FAHS, CARE |
| Play and communicate to school kids on “How to take Medicines” | 2019 – 20 | 100 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE |
| YOGA AND WELLNESS | |||
| International Yoga Day | 2015 – 16 | 136 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and Department of Health & Yoga Therapy, FAHS and CCN, CARE, in collaboration with Isha Yoga Foundation |
| Yogathon | 2016- 17 | 250 | CCN and FAHS and NSS of CARE in collaboration with “The Art of Living” Chennai chapter |
| Yoga Health | 2017 – 18 | 200 | CCN, CHRI , CARE in association with Isha Yoga Foundation |
| Yoga Therapy in Non-Communicable Diseases with Yoga practicals [According to International Yoga Day (IYD) protocol 2018] | 2018 – 19 | 245 | CHRI, CCN and FAHS, CARE |
| “Mental well being of Medical students during COVID 19” | 2019 – 20 | 120 | Department of Psychiatry, CHRI and Students Counseling Committee, CARE |
| ANALYTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Research Analysis – An update | 2015 – 16 | 54 | Post graduate studentsof CHRI and FAHS, CARE |
| How to Analyse the quality of research publications | 2016 – 17 | 70 | IQAC, CARE |
| ICMR Sponsored State level Workshop on “Utilization of statistical software applications: A Challenge to health service research” | 2017 – 18 | 21 | Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE |
| Analytic Epidemiology | 2018 – 19 | 138 | Department of Community Medicine, CHRI, CARE |
| Basic statistics for Pharmacologists | 2019 – 20 | 41 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE in collaboration with Department of Pharmacology, JIPMER |
| HUMAN VALUE DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Moral values and the relevance of Swami Vivekananda | 2015 – 16 | 262 | FAHS and NSS CARE |
| Disaster Management and Human Life | 2016 – 17 | 360 | Disaster Management Committee, CARE, IQAC, CARE and NSS, CARE in collaboration with State Disaster Response Force, Tamilnadu |
| The human – Dr. Abdul Kalam | 2017 – 18 | 108 | FAHS and NSS CARE |
| The Steps to build high self esteem | 2018 – 19 | 136 | Department of OBG, CHRI, CARE |
| The Respectful Hero’s – National Martyrs | 2019 – 20 | 200 | Department of Physiology, CHRI |
| PERSONALITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Professional Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences | 2015 – 16 | 110 | IQAC, CARE |
| Etiquette in social life | 2016 – 17 | 102 | Department of Pathology, CHRI, CARE |
| Leadership skills | 2017 – 18 | 156 | Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, CARE |
| Coping skills for changes in career | 2018 – 19 | 196 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| Personal life vs Professional life | 2019 – 20 | 298 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE |
| EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | |||
| Intravenous injection skill development | 2015 – 16 | 150 | Skills Lab and Department of Anatomy, CHRI, Nursing Department, CHRI |
| Employment opportunities in Cellular & Molecular Diagnostics | 2016 – 17 | 75 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) |
| Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program for Doctors and Nurses | 2017 – 18 | 42 | Department of Neonatology, Paediatrics & Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHRI, CARE |
| Molecular Techniques in Diagnosis and Research | 2018 – 19 | 30 | Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, CARE |
| Neurophysiological recordings Skill and their clinical applications | 2019 – 20 | 30 | Department of Physiology, CHRI and Department of Neurosurgery, CSSH |
Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Guidance Programmes
We train students for competitive examinations like NEET, USMLE, PLAB, NET/SLET, IELTS, TOEFL etc., and students benefit by attending these sessions for competitive examinations and career advancement. Career counseling and placement cell helps the students in writing resumes, developing interview skills and assists them in searching job opportunities.
Programs of Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement
Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Programs – Detailed Report (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
List of Competitive Examinations and Career Advancement Guidance Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
Photographs of the Career counseling and placement cell
List of Programmes (2015-2016 to 2019-2020)
| S.No | Year | Name of the Programme | Number of students enrolled | Faculty name |
| 1 | 2015-16 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
177 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 2 | 2015-16 | Career Options & Employability | 86 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 3 | 2015-16 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
58 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 4 | 2015-16 | Softskills to showcase in an Interview | 57 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 5 | 2015-16 | NET, SET Coaching | 56 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 6 | 2015-16 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
45 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 7 | 2016-17 | Job oppurtunities for life science students in Himedia Laboratories |
54 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 8 | 2016-17 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
192 | Dr. S. Manickam |
| 9 | 2016-17 | Career Options & Employability | 112 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 10 | 2016-17 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
40 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 11 | 2016-17 | Workshop on Personality Development – Women Empowerment |
78 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 12 | 2016-17 | The Power of Introvert | 65 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 13 | 2016-17 | NET, SET Coaching | 43 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 14 | 2016-17 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
42 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 15 | 2017-18 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
45 | Dr. L. Lakshmi |
| 16 | 2017-18 | USMLE Preparation | 40 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 17 | 2017-18 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
205 | Dr. R. ArunKumar |
| 18 | 2017-18 | Career Options & Employability | 120 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 19 | 2017-18 | Training on Passion and Perseverance behind starting up one’s Medical Practice |
76 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 20 | 2017-18 | Workshop on Communication, Learning and Memory strategies to become a successful entrepreneur |
114 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 21 | 2017-18 | NET, SET Coaching | 65 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 22 | 2017-18 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
54 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 23 | 2018-19 | Higher Education and Abroad Oppurtunities |
69 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 24 | 2018-19 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
40 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 25 | 2018-19 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
233 | Dr. T. K. Balaji |
| 26 | 2018-19 | Career Options & Employability | 84 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 27 | 2018-19 | Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship | 150 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 28 | 2018-19 | Workshop on Enrepreneurial and Negotiation Skills |
121 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 29 | 2018-19 | Training on Motivation, Personality development and Team Work |
96 | Dr. R. ArunKumar |
| 30 | 2018-19 | NET, SET Coaching | 61 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 31 | 2018-19 | Communication and Skill Development Program |
55 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 32 | 2018-19 | Oppurtunities for Life Sciences students in Biotech Industry |
60 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 33 | 2018-19 | Oppurtunities in Industry | 67 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 34 | 2019-20 | Guidance to International Competitive Exam |
52 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 35 | 2019-20 | Chettinad Competitive Medical Examination Training |
260 | Dr. A. Ahamed Basha |
| 36 | 2019-20 | Career Options & Employability | 93 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 37 | 2019-20 | Workshop on Leadership and Team Dynamics | 142 | Dr. Veena Joseph |
| 38 | 2019-20 | Start-Ups: Constraints, Road Block and Funding |
133 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 39 | 2019-20 | Training on Choosing a business partner | 169 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 40 | 2019-20 | Training on Skills and Personality Development |
86 | Dr. Shoba Narayan |
| 41 | 2019-20 | NET, SET Coaching for AHS Students | 94 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 42 | 2019-20 | Communication and Skill Development for Nursing students |
87 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 43 | 2019-20 | Career Oppurtunities for Life Sciences Students in Clinical Research |
80 | Dr. R. Saravanan |
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