Professional Documents
Culture Documents
INDEX
B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECT
1.1 Curriculum Planning, Design and Development
Dr.D.Y.Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pune is
recognized by Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) and is affiliated to
Maharashtra University
niversity of Health Sciences(MUHS).. The institution implements
and follows the curriculum and syllabus as prescribed by the CCH and MUHS.
The institution offers the following U.G. and P.G. programme through its 12
departments:
U. G. Programme i.e. B.H.M.S. comprising of 12 subjects
P.G. Programme i.e. MD (Hom.) in 3 subjects namely Homoeopathic
MateriaMedica, Organon of Medicine and Repertory.
Curriculum of both U.G and P.G courses is implemented effectively in the
following manner:
The institution orients the staff towards the curriculum framework and
syllabus and all the departments are provided with the copies of the same.
Each department lays down a teaching plan on yearly basis based on their
syllabus. The teaching faculty regularly interacts with the academic
committee of the college to make both theory & clinical timetable in order
to implement their departmental programme.
On receiving notification
notification from the statutory bodies regarding suggestions
for CDD, the Principal of the institution notifies all the departments of the
same & any changes & suggestions for change in syllabus are discussed &
forwarded through the Principal to be discussed in the Board
Boar of Studies &
Faculty meeting at MUHS..
The staff attends workshops of MUHS, regarding revision of syllabus & of
exam pattern & gives their valuable suggestions.
The Principal of the college is involved in curriculum design, development and
revision
evision of curriculum as member of Board of Studies&
Studies& Faculty of Homoeopathy
MUHS, Nashik and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
The faculty members of each department based on their experience, discu discussion
with peers and feedback from students and alumni,lumni, suggest modifications in
existing curriculum periodically according to the needs of stakeholders.
Innovations in Teaching – Learning methods are implemented for curriculum
enrichment. It ensures best academic environment and facilities to the studen
students for
hands on training and development of various skills leading to development of
competent health professionals.
The institute implements the curriculum to meet the needs of all
stakeholders as well as the community while giving importance to areas of
research in Homoeopathy. The institution integrates horizontal and
vertical teaching in its curriculum.
personality
ersonality development are arranged to inculcate a positive attitude in
students.
Celebration of important days like Independence Day, Republic Day,
Teacher’s Day, World Health Day, World Homoeopathy Day etc. also
helps in arousing awareness between studentsstudents towards social welfare.
Students actively participate in promotional activities like blood donation
camps, tree plantation, rallies for social cause.
The institution has adopted the principles of life style modification for
students.
Importance of Yoga is stressed upon and students are encouraged to
undertake yoga classes daily. For this, collaboration has been made with
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurveda, Pune to involve our students in
practice of yoga.
Motivational talks, special lectures are arranged
arranged for the students involving
external experts to boost up their moral and ethical values. Values for
becoming excellent doctors for the service of the society like compassion,
love, respect are stressed upon. Special classes like Art of Living are
arranged for students to inculcate a true essence of compassion and belief.
2.3 Teaching-Learning
Learning Process
The institution has as a well-articulated vision and mission statement
statement, well
defined goals and objectives,
objectives which are displayed on the website as well
as in the college brochure and handbook, which is giveniven to each and every
student.
Planning and organizing the teaching
teaching-learning
learning and evaluation schedules by
- Academic Calendar,
Calendar, Master Plan, Teaching Plan, Rotation Plan, Time
Table etc.
The
he implementation of the process is discussed in the intradepartmental
and interdepartmental meetings.
The schedule and methodology of the teaching-learning
teaching learning process and
details of timetable, teacher in
in-charge
charge are made known to all the students
at the start of the academic session (notice board) and also by the class
teachers in their introductory classes.
The Institutete has adopted sstudent-centric
centric approach which is reflected
following teaching methodologies: Use of museums with specimens,
models
dels and description catalogues,
catalogues computer assisted learning, ward
rounds, bed side learning ,group discussion, clinics case ase study, micro
teaching
eaching , integrated teaching, clinical meetings, quiz,
quiz, PBL, OSC
OSCE, project
based learning, guest lectures, seminars , e-learning etc.
The college has also take
takenn various steps to ensure progress of teaching
methodology from a traditional to a ee-learning onene by initiating steps such
as furnishing
urnishing each department in college with PC and LCD, and iinternet
connection through
hrough WiFi
Wi and broadband, collection
ollection of videos and an
educational CDs
Homoeopathic software are already made available for teachers and
students, The institute also strives to ensure development and nurture of
scientific temperament
emperament by organization
rganization of research methodology
workshops, seminars, workshops and conferences on recent advances and
lectures by experts. Students are also encouraged to take up various
research projects.
Monitoring
oring by IRC has resulted in the following impact:
Workshops on research methodology was conducted in April2015
Increase of publications from 2012
Undertaking self-funded projects at departmental level using
facilities of institution
The college has well established
established Ethics Committee to ensure that the
research projects are carried out in accordance with ICMR and ICH/GCP
and CCRH/AYUSH guidelines as well as local regulatory requirements.
Multidisciplinary/
ciplinary/ interdisciplinary/ transdisciplinary research is
promoted
romoted within the institution and with other institutions
4.2
2 Clinical / Laboratory Learning Resources:
Resources
Number of specialty services: 6 Clinical Departments. Memorandum of
understanding with Dr D Y Patil Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri
regarding utilization of ICU and operation theatre for learning purposes.
Number of beds: 43
3 OPD’s as per norms plus 1 Screening OPD, displaying the names of
respective faculties are functioning
Number of beds in ICU / ICCU / PICU / NICU, etc: 2
Number of operation theatres: 2 for demonstration
Number of Diagnostic Service Departments:
Departments: 1 (Radiology dept.)
Clinical Laboratories: 1
Effective system for disposal of BioBio-hazardous waste.
The hospital has laid down its own good clinical practice guidelines and
SOP’s which are clearly depicted outside the OPD’s and IPD’s.
The hospital
ospital staff is trained periodically regarding the SOP’s carried out in
the hospital.
Safety Measures are displayed in the relevant areas like silence zone, no
smoking etc..
Regular feedback is taken from patients and improvements are
incorporated.
All registration
egistration of patients is done online to avoid wastage of time and
long queue at the registration counter.
4.4 IT Infrastructure:
The institution has well established IT department with comprehensive IT
policies.
The institutional IT policy is developed along with implementation of e-
e
governance in all areas of Dr.D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College
administration.
Apart from class room interactions, the following provisions are available for
academic mentoring:
Mentor- Mentee system, smallmall group discussions, quizzes
quizzes. Debates,
seminars, symposiums,
symposium Bedside clinics & clinical postings, internal
examination, tutorial, assignment, camps, pharmacy visits, seminar
conferences are organized on periodical basis
Encouragement to fast learners
E-learning
learning resources are available for students.
Organizing orientation
ori tation cum induction programme for freshers.
Psychological counseling for students is available whenever required.
seminars of the
he alumni, career guidance etc
etc.
Promotion of Gender-
Gender sensitive Environment: Women’s redressal cell
committee has been established which ensures prevention of sexual
harassment by taking the necessary steps.Celebration
steps Celebration of Women’s day
Rallies for “Save Girl Child”
7.2 Innovations
Use
se of skill labs for demonstration purpose,
Wide variety of innovative teaching-learning
teaching learning methods like small group
discussions, microteaching of the subject, PBL, OSCE, integrated
horizontal
ontal and vertical teaching, clinical meets etc.
WEAKNESSES
Less number of sponsored Research Projects
Less publications in reputed Journals
Consultancy
Less number of National / international sseminars,
eminars, Conferences organized
OPPORTUNITIES
Organizing more number of National/ International Seminars,, Confe
Conferences, and
Workshops.
Collaboration with national and International institutes of repute.
repute.
To undertake sponsored collaborative projects and publish them in national and
international indexed journals of repute
To start new PG programme in subjects of Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry,
Homoeopathic Pharmacy,
To start new short certificate courses in Homoeopathy
CHALLENGES
Creation of awareness of Homoeopathy and its efficacy among the
community
To prove efficacy of homoeopathic drugs through conventiona
conventional models to
modern medicine
New projects in collaboration with national/international agencies and
receiving grants for the same
Lack of national/international indexed journals in Homoeopathy
To attract foreign students to study Homoeopathy
FUTURE PLANS
2. For communication:
Designatio Name Mobile Fax Email
n Telephone
with STD
code
4. Type of University:
Unitary -------
Affiliating NA
5.Type of College:
Ayurveda ----
Dentistry -----
Homoeopathy
hy
Medicine ----
Nursing ----
Pharmacy -----
Physiotherapy ----
Siddha ----
Unani ----
6. Source of funding:
Central Government ---
Grant-in-aid ----
Self-financing
Trust
Corporate ------
iii. 3* NA NA
(* Urban, Semi-Urban,
Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, any other (specify)
If the institution has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated
self-study
study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.
14. Number of affiliated / constituent institutions in the university:: NOT
APPLICABLE
15. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy to its affiliated
institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous colleges under the
jurisdiction of the University: NOT APPLICABLE
Yes No Number NIL
c. Affiliated colleges NA
d. Autonomous colleges NA
f. Colleges with
th Research Departments NA
g. Constituent colleges NA
h. University Departments NA
Undergraduate
Post graduate
Research centers on the campus and on other campuses
17. Does the institution conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the
UGC?
Yes No
If the institution uses any other nomenclatures, specify.
18. Academic programs offered and student enrolment: (Enclose the list of
academic programs offered aand
nd approval / recognition details issued by the
statutory body governing the program)
Programs Number of Programs Number of students
enrolled
Total 4 440
Outdoor Yes No
* Indoor Yes No
• Cafeteria Yes No
Yes No
Qualified Doctor Full time Part-time
• Fire safety
fety measures Yes No
Number stipulated by 243 243 216 240 201 201 200 198
the Regulatory
Authority
Number by the 287 279 270 249 245 237 228 207
Institution
Recruited
Yet to recruit
Yet to recruit ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------
UG BHMS -- 1 --- --- -- --- --- --- ---- ---- ---- ----
24. Emeritus,
meritus, Adjunct and Guest Professors.
Emeritus Adjunct Guest
M F M F M F
Number NIL NIL NIL NIL 4 4
32. Does thee university provide the list of accredited institutions under its
jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited
affiliated / constituent / autonomous colleges under the university. : NOT
APPLICABLE
33. Date of establishment of Inte
Internal
rnal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of
submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
IQAC: 02/07/2014
AQAR: NIL
34. Any other relevant data, the institution would like to include (not exceeding
one page): NIL
1.1.2 How are the institutional goals and objectives reflected in the academic
programs of the institution?
Institution
itution conducts regular medical treatment & diagnostic camps
in both urban & rural areas catering to the needs of the community.
Regular school health checkup are conducted regularly.
Medical checkup& & treatment camps in orphan ages & old
agehomes
homes are conducted.
College conducts Health awareness programmes in the form of
informative lectures, rallies, special diagnostic camps for women.
College participates in medical exhibition to highlight the medical
services provided by the institute and to spread more awareness
about homoeopathy in the community.
The college Homoeopathic OPD’s have expert Homoeopathic
Physicians with well stocked dispensary to cater to the needs of the
patients.
1.1.4 How does the curriculum design and development meet the following
requirements?
* Community needs
Health checkup
ckup// Diagnostic/ Homoeopathic treatment camps
camps/ Women’s
Health awareness are held both in urban & rural areas as well as school
health checkup camps are conducted. Blood donation camps are also
organized.
NSS activities are organized through NSS camps wher wheree Homoeopathic
treatment is given to the community as well as health awareness lectures
are given both by staff & students.
The college had established peripheral OPD. in rural areas to cater to the
health needs of people.
Various environmental friendly activities
a are organized
* Professional skills and competencies
Bedside clinics, hands on training, group discussions & through practical
for the students.
Newer methods like PBL, OSCE, and microteaching have been adopted
to enhance Teaching
Teaching- Learning methods.
Seminars & workshops like “Basic Workshop in Research Methodology,
Teaching Learning Methods in Homoeopathy” & on various topics by
staff members which help to enhance professional skills & competencies
in staff.
Basic Life Support training for Inter
Interns
* Research in thrust / emerging areas
Institute had undertaken survey on patients who suffered from “Swine flu
“in PCMC area and had submitted its findings to Central Council of
Research in Homoe
Homoeopathy.
Drug proving for students & interns
Each departmentent have research thrust areas in their subjects which is been
worked upon.
Faculty members have taken up research projects including
interdisciplinary research projects, surveys, non non-experimental
experimental research
subject which are ongoing.
The students are encouraged
encouraged to take up research projects which are been
funded by MUHS, Nashik (Short Term Research Grants) & one of our
students has been selected for the same.
The interns during their internship period also take up research projects
including review of literature
liter research.
Post graduate students have taken up research projects in their respective
resp
department as part of their dissertation work.
* Innovation
Homoeopathic medicines are taught through family study & group study.
Association of concepts like const
constitution,
itution, diathesis, and temperaments
with selection of remedies is done.
Use of Models, Specimens, charts & use of A V aids like power point
presentations prepared by the departments which are utilized for teaching
to students,
Use of computer related technology
technology for teaching of students, Use of
clippings from various net sources is demonstrated to students.
Journals for practical work for Ist year students,
Rubric
ubric hunting bank
The college organizes Webinar of eminent physician of Homoeopathy
whose live lectures are transmitted over the net &were shown to faculty,
students & interns.
The college conducts Hahnemannian oath taking ceremony for outgoing
interns.
Internal examinations are conducted regularly to assess performance of
students.
The college has developed a special “Case taking & Clinical Examination
Proforma Booklet” to standardize case taking & examinations of the
patient of clinical departments.
Proficiency exams conducted for interns during internship to asses skills
during internship.
Programmes
mmes are organized on various Health days.
* Employability
The college organizes various career oriented & career opportunities
seminars by various I.T. companies who employ medical graduates.
Our institute has given a platform to Alumni to conduct vario
various career
opportunities in Homoeopathy, public health, cosmetology, etc.
etc
Through the education and various activities conducted in the college the
students acquire skills for self-employment but also gain employment in
different medical related fields.
1.1.5 To what extent does the institution use the guidelines of the regulatory
bodies for developing and/ or restructuring the curricula? Has the institution been
instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a national
impact?
The institution
on follows the curriculum and syllabus as designed by Central
Council of Homoeopathy, New Delhi & Maharashtra University of Health
Sciences,Nashik
Nashik;; which are the statutory regulatory bodies of the college.
Each department lays down a teaching plan on yearly
yearly basis based on their
syllabus.
The hospital is at present providing free treatment & free diet to indoor
patients. The college has provision to provide free Homoeopathic
treatment to socio-economic
socio economic & backward patients of the society
* Medico legal issues.
The faculty of department of forensic medicine and toxicology are
involved in teaching medico legal issues to students & interns.
The Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department of college has
collaboration with Y.C.M. Hospital, Pimpri to demonstrate PostPost-Mortem
cases for students.
Thee college has an ethical committee to monitor ethical considerations of
the college.
* Enhancement of quality of services and consumer satisfaction.
Feedback & suggestions are taken from students & patient to improve
overall functioning of the institution in various areas like teaching
learning, course & curriculum, faculty, facilities provided by institute as
well as the treatment given to the patient.
Feedbacks are also taken by other stakeholders like Alumni, eminent
visitors & parents regarding various aspects of the institution.
Suggestion box is available for both students & patients & any suggestion
received is carefully considered by the institution.
1.1.11 How does the institution ensure that evidence based medicine and clinical
practice guidelines are adopted to guide patient care wherever possible?
All the cases are well documented in a special case paper format prepared
by the institute for noting down entire case history of the patient.
The institute maintains documentation both in outdoor & indo indoor patient
departments for enhanced clinical training & learning for its faculty &
students.
The college has developed a special “Case taking & Clinical Examination
Performa Booklet” to standardize case taking & examinations of the
patient of clinical departments.
depa
The institution ensures that Good Clinical Practice guidelines are adopted
in the hospital. Good quality medicines from standard homoeopathic
manufacturing companies are available to all patients. Patients and nursing
staff are educated regarding administration of Homoeopathic medicines.
Patients are also explained diet and regimen to be followed and all queries
regarding any issues is addressed by the physicians.
1.1.12 What are the newly introduced value added programs and how are they
related to the internship programs?
The interns of the institution take active part in following activities:
Diagnostic camps for women like anemia, bone density & body mass
index camps conducted during International Women’s Health week.
Regular school health checkup camps, health camps, the college has
conducted special Homoeopathic camps for industrial workers in
neighboring industrial estate & for municipal transport employs of
neighboring bus depot where interns participate actively.
The interns are also involved
involved in weekly clinical & case discussion sessions
& are also involved in projects of various departments & also participate
in drug proving project conducted by the institute.
1.1.13 How does the institution contribute to the development of integrated
learning
ning methods and Integrated Health Care Management?
* Vertical and horizontal integration of subjects taught.
BHMS course is an interdisciplinary course and vertical integration of
subjects is through the interdisciplinary teaching from 1st to IVthBHMS.
Thee students of the institute now have an option to move vertically from
undergraduate to post graduate course.
Horizontal integration is achieved through combined seminars on related
topics as in seminars conducted between departments of Anatomy and a
Physiology
ogy for eg. Anatomy of heart and circulatory system.
Vertical integration is achieved through combined seminars between
different departments for eg . Seminar was held on monsoon fever which
was an interdepartmental collaboration between department of
materiamedica
riamedica and department of medicine.
* Integration of subjects taught with their clinical application.
The clinical departments integrate teaching with basic subjects like
anatomy, physiology, Pharmacy, Pathology and forensic medicine for
clinical application
application and better clinical understanding of diseases.
Students are also taught integration of basic philosophy of homoeopathy in
terms of miasmatic understanding of disease, posology and integrated with
teachings of modern medicine.
Departments of anatomy, physiology, Pharmacy, Pathology have well
equipped laboratories for students to perform various experiments.
During case discussion session for interns focus is on integration of
clinical subjects with Homoeopathy.
* Integration of different systems of health
health care (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Homeopathy, etc.) in the teaching hospital.
Institution not only also stresses on auxiliary mode of treatment for its
patients but also integrates physiotherapy, yoga, in treatment of patients.
The institution also encourages
encourages interdisciplinary research between
different systems of medicines.
1.1.14 How is compatibility of programs with goals and objectives achieved with
particular reference to priority of interface between Public Health, Medical
Practice and Medical Education?
Educat
By providing Homoeopathic OPD and IPD services.
The college conducts various health awareness, health camps & NSS
activities & encourages students, faculty & interns to participate in them.
The institution promotes use of latest information technology
technolog resources
like computer homoeopathic software, use of various subject related C.D.s
& D.V.D.s, e-library
library facilities to improve its teaching learning & medical
education & in keeping with latest global trends in promotion of use of
ICT in medical educatio
education.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1
.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:
a) Programs offered on campus
1. UG- BHMS
2. PG- MD (Hom) in 3 subjects
a) Homoeopathic Materia Medica
b) Organon of Medicine
c) Repertory
b) Overseas programs offered on campus
camp
Nil
c) Programs available for colleges/ students to choose from
The students ( 10 + 2) who have taken science stream can take admission
to UG- BHMS programme in the college
The BHMS students who graduate from the institute now have an option
of opting for higher course of study – MD ( Hom) in three subjects of
Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon of medicine and Repertory.
1.2.2. Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic
flexibility
a. Core options:
BHMS: this is an interdisciplinary
interdisciplinary course where 12 subjects are taught and
students have to take up all 12 subjects.
In the PG programme 3 core options are available
a) Homoeopathic MateriaMedica
b) Organon of Medicine
c) Repertory.
b. Elective options
Students who are admitted for PG i.e. M.D. Hom. Course can opt for
either of the 3 specialty subjects as mentioned above & can choose 1
optional subject from the other two for both Part 1 & Part 2 Examinations.
c. Bridge course
Orientation program is conducted by the college for al
alll students who join
the first BHMS. All departments concerned with the teaching of first
BHMS students conduct special orientation and introduction lectures to
bridge science stream and Homoeopathic medical science.
Institution conducts special classes
classes in the local language especially for
outer state students & English language classes for students who are not
proficient in English language.
Orientation programme
programme for I BHMS students & Internship orientation
programme.
d. Enrichment courses
Special lectures,
ures, seminars & value added lectures on the curriculum & on
personality development.
Seminars on latest Homoeopathic software’s for faculty & students.
Basic life support is taught to interns
3 day basic workshop in research methodology was organized for P.G.
students.
e. Credit accumulation and transfer facility
Transfer facility is available for students & interns present as per CCH &
MUHS, Nashik rules.
ATKT is available for students in two subjects for II BHMS & III BHMS
students.
f. Courses offered in
n modular form
3 day basic workshop in research methodology was organized for P.G.
students recently which were in modular form.
g. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programs, courses and
disciplines and between higher education institutions
Transfer facility is available as per statutory guidelines.
h. Twinning programs:: Nil
1.2.3 Does the institution have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting
students from
* other states,
* socially and financially backwa
backward sections,
* international students ?
Admissions are as per DMER (Government of Maharashtra) guidelines.
Socially and financially backward classclass students receive scholarship.
Freeshipand
and SamajK
SamajKalyan scholarship as per the guidelines laid down by
Government nt of Maharashtra. This information is available on DMER
website and also reflects on the college website.
N.R.I Quota is available for International students willing to seek
admission in the college as per the guideline of DMER.
Publicity is ensured throu
through advertisement in newspapers, college website,
Alumini& students.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer self
self-financing
financing programs? lf yes, list them and
indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification
and salary are at par with the
th aided programs
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery - BHMS
Doctor of Medicine - M D (Hom.) in 3 subjects of Homoeopathic
MateriaMedica
MateriaMedica,Organon of Medicine, Repertory.
All programmes are Self
Self-financed.
As per the state government guidelines students
students are admitted under Govt.
CET for UG and PG course.
Admission process is based on entrance test (MH-CET)
(MH CET) conducted by
D.M.E.R (Government of Maharashtra
Maharashtra) & is on merit basis.
Fee Structure is stipulated by ShikshanShulkaSamiti (Government of
Maharashtra)
Teacher qualifications are as per the rules of Central Council of
Homoeopathy, New Delhi.
1.2.5 Has the institution adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) /
credit based system? If yes, for how many programs? What efforts have been
made by the institution
nstitution to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its
affiliated colleges?
The college follows all the curriculum frame work as per CCH and MUHS
regulations. At present choice based credit system is not available .
The Principal of the college has writte
writtenn to the Central Council of
Homoeopathy, stressing the need for introducing the CBCS in
Homoeopathy & also made a presentation in the faculty meeting in
MUHS.
1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programs were introduced at
the UG and PG levels? Give details.
* multi/ inter-disciplinary
disciplinary
Thee department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Govt.
of India, issued letter of permission to the institution on 25th Sept 2014 to
start new PG i.e. MD Hom. course in 3 subjects (MateriaMedica, Organon
of Medicine & Repertory) with annual intak intakee of 6 seats in each subject.
M.D.Hom. course is an interdisciplinary programme& involves
participation of the dept of Homoeopathic MateriaMedica, Organon of
Medicine, Repertory &dept of Practise of Medicine in the course.
* programs in emerging areas : Nil
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing
programs? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
Any changes & suggestions for change in syllabus are forwarded to the
Principal by Departments & then it is discussed
discussed with Board of Studies at
MUHS, Nashik (Homoeopathic faculty). The staff attends workshops of
MUHS, Nashik regarding revision of syllabus & of exam pattern & gives
their valuable suggestions. The suggestions are further discussed at board
of studies meeting
eeting at MUHS, Nashik& any changes notified by them are
implemented at college level.
The institution not only gives feedback & suggestions on developing &
restructuring curricula but our faculty have also been invited by regulatory
authorities for developing
developing curricula for both undergraduate & for starting
Post graduate course in new subjects.
1.3.4 What are the value
value-added
added courses offered by the institution and how
does the institution ensure that all students have access to them?
Personality development and communication skills,, yoga, meditation for
students.
Basic life support and first aids.
The institution publicizes these programmes through notices put up on the
notice board, as well as notice being circulated among the students to
ensure that maximum students are benefitted out of these programme.
Newspapers College
Brochure
Information and
Publicity
College
Alumni
Website
Asso-CET
CET (Association of Private Homoeopathic Colleges,
Maharashtra.) for admission
admission to Health Science Courses in Private
Unaided Homoeopathic Colleges.
The MH-CET
MH and Asso-CET
CET are in the form of Multiple Choice
Questions The answer sheets are assessed bycomputerized system
Questions.
using OMR sheets
sheets.. Selection of the student to th
the course is
based on marks obtained in MH MH-CET
CET andAsso
andAsso- CET and
eligibility of marks in PCB at 10+2 level (50% marks in PCB).
Brochure for MH-CET and Asso-CET CET is displayed onthe
officialwebsites and itcontains all the Rules and Regulation for
Admissio and information about colleges.
Admission
Eligibility for MH -CET:
CET: Most important criteria to be eligible are:
1. For open Category – Minimum 50 % marks in PCB taken together
of HSC/XII Exams
2. For Reserved Category – Not less than 40% marks in PCB taken
together of HSC/XII
H Exams
3. Other eligibility criteria have been mentioned in detail in the
brochure.
Filling the Form:
Students seeking admission for BHMS Course in Unaided
Private Colleges have to fill up an online application form, which
is available on the DMER website
website along with the brochure.
After filling up the online application and submission of
prescribed fees the candidate is given a Unique Application
number
number/Username.
The student can login with this Username on the association’s
website to verify his application
applic form.
The Admit Card for the CET is made available on the website
and the student is required to take a print out of the same to
produce on the day of examination along with a photo id proof.
An appreciable number of centers are arranged all over
Maharashtra
harashtra for conducting the CET as well as outside
Maharashtra for student comfort.
Syllabus and Examination System:
Syllabus for the exam is based on that of Standard 12 and
displayed on the website. The MH -CET
CET consists of one common
question paper in the
the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
(Botany & Zoology) consisting of multiple Choice Questions
The students have to complete the exam in stipulated time of
3 hours.
There is no negative marking system.
Results:
Mark sheets of
of candidates are available on the website of DMER
with unique QR code.
Candidates have to take a print out of their mark sheets and
approach the allotted college for admissions.
Candidates have an option of verification of mark sheets by
applying through concerned channel.
Admission Process:
After declaration of result, eligible candidates are required to
fill an Online Preference form which is processed by a
computerized mechanism.
List of selected cand candidates
idates as per merit is declared on the
website of the association.
Selected Candidates have to report to the allotted allottedcollege to
complete the admission process in stipulated time.
Scrutiny of documents as per eligibility criteria of MUHS is
done at college. Documents of students are sent to MUHS for
eligibility scrutiny.
After verifying the documents, MUHS grants eligibility to the
students and only these students are allowed to pursue further
studies.
After the declaration of 1stMeritrit list, there are no further rounds of
admission.
Therefore, vacant seats if any are to be filled by Asso-CET. Asso
Reservation towards admission process is as per Government
Guidelines
PG admission process
For PG admissions, a Common Entrance Test - ASSO-PGH-
CET (Association Postgraduate Common Entrance Test) is
conducted by the AMHMCM (Association of Management of
Homoeopathic Colleges of Maharashtra) every year.
Filing Exam Form:
Students wanting to pursue a PG degree in private un un-aided
colleges are required to procure the Information Brochure of the
CET, which is available on website of AMHMCM.
The brochure contains all information regarding PG courses,
Institutes, eligibility for CET, admission process etc.
Application form provided with the brochure has to be filled
completely and sent to the office of AMHMCM by post or in
person, along with prescribed fees in form of Demand Draft.
Draft
A receipt cum identity card is sent by the office to the
student as acknowledgement
ackno of the same.
The PGH-CET
PGH is conducted in Mumbai only.
Examination:
The Entrance Exam consists of a Multiple Choice Question paper
with OMR sheet for answering.
The Question paper contains MCQ’s which have to be answered
in stipulated time of 3 hours.
The syllabus for the PGH-CET
PGH CET consists of complete syllabus
of BHMS course.
Results:
The answer sheets are evaluated by computerized process and a
provisional merit list is prepared and displayed on the website of
AMHMCM.
Students can apply
apply for verification of marks within 7 days after
declaration of result.
Admission:
A final Merit List is put up on the website of AMHMCM.
Statement of marks indicating merit number, name etc. etc is sent to
the candidate by post.
Eligible Candidates are required to fill a preference form as
per his choice of PG course and institute and submit the
same to the office of AMHMCM. Thereafter the first list of
selected candidates is displayed on the AMHMCM website
and the students
students have to complete the admission procedure
within a specified period in the respective college.
No separate selection letter is issued to any student.
Students who wish to retain admission in the college allotted to
them in First Round
Round and do not want betterment are required to fill
a Status Retention Form and submit it to AMHMCM’s office.
After the First Round the Vacant seats, if any, are filled in the
Second Round of Selection.
The selection List of Second Round is put up on the website
and students have to complete the admission process
accordingly.
No further Rounds take place after the Second Round. Vacant
Seats after the Second Round are filled by individual
colleges by inviting applications from eeligible
ligible candidates.
Details regarding fees, documents required during admission
process, rules for cancellation of admission etc etc. are provided in the
brochure.
2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the
university’s
’s role in monitoring the same. N.A.
2.1.4 Does the institution have a mechanism to review its admission process
and student profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an
SC 01 08 02 06 - 04 01 05
ST - - 01 - - - - -
OBC 02 04 - 04 05 03 01 02
General 14 43 14 44 09 52 14 74
Others - 03 01 03 - 02 - 03
Total 17 58 18 57 14 61 16 84
PG
Year 1(2014-15)
Categories
Male Female
SC - -
ST - -
OBC 01 -
General 06 05
Others 02 02
Total 09 07
2.1.7 Has the university conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the
various programs of the university departments and affiliated
colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons
for increase / decrease. : Not Applicable
2.1.8 Were any programs discontinued/staggered by the institution in the
last four years? If yes, specify the reasons. : No
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 Does the institution organize orientation / induction prograprogram for
freshers?
? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts
involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.
Orientation cum induction program is organized by the institution
every year for fresher’s at the beginning
ning of the course.
The Principal and H.O.D’s of the respective departments briefly
address the students about Homoeopathy as an alternative system
of Medicine, Details of the course, College and Hospital
infrastructure, Faculty etc.
College manual is distributed
distributed to each and every student at the time
of induction program which contains detailed information about
the college, its Vision and Mission statement, Goals and
Objectives which motivate the students for pursuing excellence in
the field of health care.
ca
The students are updated about the curriculum, faculty, teaching
teaching-
learning, hospital facility, library, code of conduct, discipline,
dress code, security, mentorship, co-curricular
co curricular and extra-
extra
curricular activities of the college etc.
Students are made
made aware about the different cells active in the
college such as the Anti
Anti-ragging
ragging committee, Women’s redressal
committee, Grievance cell etc. for their welfare. The students then
take a tour of the college campus to get acquainted with the
college facilities.
facilitie
Feedback is then taken from the students at the end of the
induction program about the usefulness of the program and
necessary steps are taken in the years to come.
Thus, right from the beginning, the approach of the College
Management is Student Centric
Centric which is clearly reflected from its
well defined Goals and Objectives.
2.2.2 Does the institution have a mechanism through which the “differential
requirements of the student population” are analyzed after admission
and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues
identified and addressed?
Differential requirements of students are identified during:
Orientation cum induction program.
Day-to--Day interaction
Examinations
Important Issues identified:
2.2.7 What are the institution’s efforts to teach the students moral and
ethical values and their citizenship roles?
The institution makes sincere efforts to inculcate moral and
ethical values among students in all its processes
processes- academic,
extra-curricular,
extra curricular, administration and extension activities.
Punctuality, Regularity, Disc Discipline,
ipline, Dignity of Labor,
Respecting teachers, patients, maintaining confidentiality,
Socio-economic
Socio equality in day-to-dayday practices, is the ethos
in our institute.
Implementation of Uniform System is an effort to imbibe in
our students’ sense of discipline
ine and social equality.
Academic-
Academic Orientation cum induction program is organized
at the starting of the course where the students are made
aware of their duties like punctuality and regularity in
attending lectures, respect for teachers, code of conduct,
discipline, dress code etc. Students strictly follow the rules
and regulations as laid down by the hospital while attending
patients. The college has its own Ethics Committee to
observe and permit studies and research undertaken by
faculty and students.
Extra-
Ex curricular activities- Motivational talks, special
lectures are arranged for the students involving external
experts to boost up their moral and ethical values. Values for
becoming excellent doctors for the service of the society like
compassion, love
love,, respect are stressed upon. Special classes
like Art of Living are arranged for students to inculcate a true
essence of compassion and belief.
Administration-
Administration Women’s Redressal Committee, Anti Anti-
ragging committee is actively working in the college to
prevent
prevent cases of ragging, gender harassment, sexual
harassment etc. Moral and ethical values are taught to the
students. Posters like “Ragging is strictly prohibited” are
exhibited throughout the campus and on notice boards to
inculcate a positive attitude towar towards
ds equality between
students.
Extension activities
activities- Seminars, workshops, special lectures
on personality development are arranged to inculcate a
positive attitude in students.
Celebration of important days like Independence Day,
Republic Day, Teacher’s Da Day,y, World Health Day, World
Homoeopathy Day etc. also helps in arousing awareness
between students towards social welfare. Students actively
participate in promotional activities like blood donation
camps, tree plantation, rallies for social cause.
2.2.8 Describe
be details of orientation/ foundation courses which sensitize
students to national integration, Constitution of India, art and
culture, empathy, women’s empowerment, etc etc.
All important days like Independence Day, Republic Day,
Teacher’s Day, World Health Day, World Homoeopathy Day
etc. are celebrated to arouse a sense of moral responsibility
towards our nation and society. Special lectures, workshops,
rural and urban health checkup camps, debates, quiz,
exhibitions, rallies also help in inculcating a sense of moral
responsibility.
Women’s day week celebrated where camps, lectures
regarding women empowerment are arranged. The
department of Community Medicine works actively to spread
the message of importance of community health,
development, and awareness.
Special camps are arranged for children, old age, orphan ages
so that the students become aware of the problem faced by the
respective cadre of the society.
2.2.9 Has the institution incorporated the principles of Life Style
Modifications for students based on Eastern approaches in their day
to day activities?
Yes. The institution has adopted the principles of life style
modification for students.
Importance of Yoga is stress upon and students are
encouraged to undertake yoga classes daily. For this,
collaborati has been made with Dr. D.Y. Patil College of
collaboration
Ayurveda, Pune to incorporate our students in their yoga
curriculum.
Institute also encourages school activities for students.
s
Facilities like basket
basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court
are available fo forr students within the campus of DPU in
collaboration with them.
Variety of indoor sports, facilities like table tennis, carom,
and chess are also provided by the college.
College has also made arrangement for gym, in the
physiotherapy unit to inculcate impimportance
ortance of daily exercise
in students.
Sports director of the institute gives lecture on how sports are
important in daily routine.
There is a ban on smoking, liquor, tobacco chewing on the
campus and students are made aware of their respective
hazards through
thr campaigns.
2.2.10 Has Yoga/Meditation/any other such techniques been practiced by
students regularly as self
self-discipline?
Yes. The institution promotes importance of Yoga,
Meditation, and exercise for students in their daily routine.
Out-Patient
Patient Teaching:
Teaching
Implementation of learner
learner-centric
centric approaches during Clinics,
where Group discussions, Case Presentation, Clinical meetings etc
are carried out.
In-Patient Teaching::
Bedside clinics to develop
develop Physical examination skills are
undertaken.
Teaching in the Community:
Survey,Camps,
Survey, Camps, School health checkups, Field visits, are arranged
especially by Department of Community Medicine.
Continuous Internal Assessment Tests, assignments, practicals and
viva-voce
voce examination as per schedule.
2.3.2 Does the institution provide course objectives, outlines and schedules
at the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the
effectiveness of the process ensured?
Yes. The institution provides course objectives
objectives and schedules
at the commencement of the academic sessions along with the
academic calendars.
The institution as a well-articulated vision and mission
statement as well as well-defined goals and objectives which
are displayed on the website as well
well as in the college brochure
and handbook which is given to each and every student at the
start of academic session.
Each student receives a departmental handbook of every
department during the induction program which contains the
details about the department,
department, teaching faculty and the course
outline and schedule.
As mentioned in 2.3.1, Detail planning of Academic activities
is prepared at the commencement of each academic session, for
both UG and PG course.
The implementation of the process is discussed in the
intradepartmental and interdepartmental meetings.
The schedule and methodology of the teaching-learning
teaching
process and details of timetable, teacher in-charge
in charge is made
known to all the students at the start of the academic session
(notice board) and also by y the class teachers in their th
introductory classes.
classes
community
communit y activites such as camps, rallies etc, thus inculcating
communication skills, leadership qualities, people management
skills, interpersonal skills etc.
Skill based programmes, Activites in YOGA.Seminars on
Personality development.
Cultural events, Sports,
Sports, Quiz/Debate competitions etc.
Computer Lab and Language lab is present for those students who
are weak in English and Marathi to help them cope up with the
syllabus and interacting with patients.
Life skills based counseling done by counselor, and mentor mentors
especially for students with adaptation issues.
2.3.7. What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories,
e-learning
learning and open educational resources used by the faculty for
effective
ve teaching?
Seminar Hall furnished with LCD-Projector
LCD
Each department is furnished with PC and demonstrations
rooms.
Each department has informative collection of educational
CDs, PowerPoint Presentations, Videos, Medical animations
which serve as efficient
efficie teaching Aids
The Mentor-Mentee
Mentor Mentee system is very well present in college for both
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate
Post Graduate students It is implemented in
following stages:
STAGE I:
At the commencement
commencement of Ist BHMS course students are
asked to fill Self Evaluation Forms
STAGE II:
Once Mentors are assigned, they keep a record
record of
problems/difficulties of their respective students,
guidance/solutions offered to them.
STAGE III
PSM PBL,GDs.
GDs., Power point presentations
Any other:
ICT enabled ee-learning, video-conferencing,
conferencing, online learning
resources, are being planned.
2.3.19. Does the institution have an Electronic Medical Records facility,
staffed by trained and qualified personnel? Is it used for teaching
teaching-
learning process?
The Registration of all OPD and IPD patients is computerized.
2.3.20. Does the institution have well documented procedures for case sheet
writing, obtaining informed consent and the discharge process of the
patients?
Yes. Institute has following:
Printed Case record sheet and follow
follow-up
up sheet for documenting
all details
det of each case.
SOPs have been formulated for IPD admissions, Informed
consents are taken as per requirement and laws, IPD
Management, Investigations done on both OPD and IPD basis,
SOP’s have also been formulated for the Discharge Process,
DAMA etc. which
wh are meticulously followed.
Feedback of the patients is taken both on OPD and IPD basis
and is analyzed and necessary steps are taken for improvement.
2.3.21. Does the institution produce videos of clinical cases and use them for
teaching-learning
learning processes?
proc
Yes Video-photography
Video of interesting clinical cases is a done
with consent of patient and care is taken that even while using
them for teaching purposes, the identity of patient is not
disclosed, adhering to medical ethics.
2.3.25. Laboratories
ies / Diagnostics
How is the student`s learning process in the laboratories /
diagnostics monitored? Provide the laboratory time table (for the
different courses).
Each department has has divided its curriculum into theory and
practical inclusive of hands-on training.
Accordingly, time slots have been provided for practicals
practica in the
student laboratories in the Time Table.
The students are divided into small batches for practical sessions in
laboratories. Each batch is allotted a Faculty member. The records
are maintained in the form of journals/log books.
Student staff ratio in the laboratories is 33:1 approximately for I
BHMS students, 30:1 approximately for II BHMS students.
2.3.26. How many procedures / clinical cases / surgeries are observed observed,
assisted, performed with assistance and carried out independently by
students in order to fulfill learning objectives?
Students have to observe following number of cases:
Medicine, Surgery, ObsGy:10 acute and 10 chronic cases
MateriaMedica:UG: II BHMS- 15 acute cases,IIIIII BHMS-
BHMS 15 acute
and 5 Chronic cases,IV
cases BHMS- 10 acute and 10 chronic cases.
Organon of Medicine:UG: 10 acute and 10 chronic cases
Repertory: UG - 25 cases(manual repertorisation)+5
cases(computer Repertorisation)
For PG courses
courses: 100 OPD cases
ses + 50 IPD cases, 5 cases(screening
OPD) and 10 detailed case history.
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: 10 autopsies
Clinico-pathological
pathological correlation
Micro--teaching
sessions
Increase in the intake capacity from 75 to 100 from the year 2014
2014-
2015 for BHMS reflects the quality of teaching and teaching
faculty.
Faculty members are encouraged to undertake research projects
either at department level or in collaboration with other
institutions.
The institution has established its own “Faculty Development Cell”
called as “Homoeopathic Education Technical Unit” (HETU)
which conducts variety of FDP’s and works actively towards
achieving excellence in teaching.
Physiology 66 33 - -
Pharmacy 33 33 33 -
Pathology 66 33 - -
FMT 33 66 - -
Community - 100 - -
Medicine
Surgery 66 - 33 -
OBGy - 66 33 -
Medicine 20 60 20 -
MateriaMedica 33 66 - -
Organon 33 66 - -
Repertory 60 40 - -
Total
2.4.3 How does the institution ensure that qualified faculty are appointed
for new programs / emerging areas of study? How many faculty
members
mbers were appointed to teach new programs during the last four
years?
Qualified teaching staff is appointed by the institution for new
programs such as M.D. (Hom.) according to the guidelines laid
down by CCH and MUHS.
Recruitment is done through advertisements
advertisements in newspapers,
website and personal interview with the Head of the Institute.
Teaching experience and M.D qualification in that subject is
given topmost priority. P.G guides are allotted as per the
guidelines laid down by the statutory bodies. Once the
appointment is done all the necessary documents are verified
and cross-
cross checked by the statutory bodies.
For departmental and inter
inter-institutional
institutional collaborative research
projects the qualified teaching faculty of that respective
department is appointed as Principal Investigators and Co- Co
Principal Investigators based upon the teaching experience.
The no. of faculty members appointed for new programmes i.e.
M.D.(Hom.) are for the academic year 2014 2014-2015
2015 are given
below:
Organon of
Materia Medica Repertory
Medicine
Teaching Post M.D. (Hom.) M.D. (Hom.)
M.D. (Hom.)
Professor 01 01 01
Total 02 02 02
2 Refresher Programme 03
3 Workshops 43
6 Special Lectures 29
7 Any other 06
Total 221
2.4.8 How often does the institution organize aacademic cademic development
programs (e.g
e.g.: curriculum development, teaching-learning
learning methods,
examination reforms, content / knowledge management, etc.) for its
faculty aimed at enriching the teaching
teaching-learning
learning process?
The institution has established its own Homoeopathic
Homoeopathic Education
Technology Unit (HETU) which organizes and encourages the
faculty to attend FDP’s aimed at curriculum development,
teaching learning methods, examination reforms etc.
teaching-
Following are theth academic development programss organized by
HETU:
Seminars are conducted periodically by each department.
MET Workshop and training programs
Research Methodology
M Workshop
Clinical meetings
Case studies are conducted periodically by the clinical
departments.
Guest lectures by eminent faculty are arranged from time to
time.
IQAC workshops / seminars on curriculum development,
examination reforms and quality education
Faculty induction
induct program for the new faculty.
2.4.9 Does the institution have a mechanism to retain faculty? What is the
annual attrition rate among
am the faculty?
The attrition rate amongst the faculty is quite insignificant. The
institution promotes and encourages a healthy environment where the
faculty feels at ease.
training programs.
The faculty is motivated to undertake collaborative as well as
departmental research projects.
2.4.12 How does the institution create synergies with other PG institu institutes for
generating required number of specialists and super specialists?
The institution invites a number of specialists to take seminars,
workshops, guest lecture for U.G as well as P.G.
The institution has maintained healthy relation with many P.G
Institutions
itutions of repute wherein external experts and senior
eminent faculty are invited ttoo give lectures to P.G students.
2.4.13 Does the institution conduct capacity building programs / courses in
subspecialties for its faculty?
The institution has its own Faculty Development Cell which
conducts varieties of capacity building programss in subspecialties
for its faculty.
Research Methodology Workshop has been arranged for the
faculty to give hands on training to the faculty on research
methodology.
MET workshops are arranged for the faculty before efore any new
techniques or equipment are introduced and to give them training
in medical technology.,
Seminars, workshops, special lectures are arranged for the faculty
pertaining to different specialties.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of
the evaluation processes that are in place?
The institution makes sure that all the stakeholders are made
aware of the evaluation processes from time to time. At the
time of admission,
admission, college brochure is given to each and every
student which contains
co all the details of the program and the
evaluation process.
Also, orientation program is conducted for freshers at the start
of each academic
academ year wherein details regarding academic
academi and
examination schedule and the the evaluation process are given to
them. The students are also briefed by the head of the
them.
institution and the HOD’s on the program and evaluation
process.
Regular Parent
Parent- Teacher meetings are held wherein all the
parents are made aware of their kin’s progress and about the
teaching learning evaluation process.
teaching-
Regular feedback is taken from students, teachers and parents
who help in assessing the evaluation process from time to time.
The teaching faculty as well as the administrative
administrative staff is made
aware of any changes in the evaluation process through
circulars.
Formative examination
Formative assessment is in form of Internal Internal examinations
conducted by the college.
college
Each department submits their respective question papers which
are sealed to the internal exam committee well in advance.
The question papers are opened and the seal is cut only at the time
of the examination.
The answer sheets are assessed individually by the faculty of
respective departments maintaining strict confidentiality and
keeping away from bias.
The students are shown their answer sheet and their queries are
solved before declaring the final result.
Final mark sheet is put up on the notice board of the respective
departments.
Record is maintained by each and every department.
2.5.5 What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure
confidentiality in the conduct of the examinations?
The college is one of the centers of final university examinations.
The university sends the question papers which are coded and
sealed. It also sends the answer sheets which are coded in such a
way as not to reveal the identity of the college as well as the
examinee.
The sealed question papers and answer sheets are opened before
the students and sign of any two students as witness of the same
are taken.
Each college appoints the centre
centre- in – charge whose name is sent
to the university.
It is the duty of the
th centre-in-charge
charge to see that the examination
process is carried out smoothly and confidentiality is maintained
throughout the process.
Senior supervisors, junior supervisors are appointed from amongst
the teaching faculty. Their responsibility is to sup supervise the
examination and prevent any untoward incident. Central
invigilators are appointed which are constantly on roll.
They are entitled to take necessary action against copying or any
attempt to reveal the identity. Strict instructions are written on the
first page of university answer sheet which have to be followed
strictly by all the students. Attendance record contains only the
numbers of the students attempting the examination and not their
names.
Flying squad is appointed by the university to visit
visit every college
which is a centre for examination to monitor that the code of
conduct of examination is followed strictly.
2.5.6 Does the institution have an integrated examination platform for the
following processes?
∗ Pre-examination
examination processes – Time table le generation, hall ticket, OMR,
student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online
payment gateway, online transmission of questions and marks.
∗ Examination process – Examination material management and
logistics.
∗ Post-examination
examination proprocess – Attendance capture, OMR OMR-based exam
result, auto processing, result processing, certification.
Pre- examination Process
The schedule of the examination is decided by MUHS.
Time-table
table is assigned by MUHS and is displayed on MUHS
website as well as a circular is sent to all the colleges in the state.
The institution receives exam forms form MUHS. All the students
appearing for the university examination are allowed to fill the
exam forms if they have fulfilled the minimum attendance criteria
of the college.
co
Based on the exam forms, the university issues hall-tickets
hall to
students 1month before the commencement of the examination.
The college issued the same to the students. The university sends
the question papers which are coded and sealed. It also se sends the
answer sheets which are coded in such a way as not to reveal the
identity of the college as well as the examinee.
The sealed question papers and answer sheets are opened before
the students and sign of any two students as witness of the same
are taken.
aken. Each college appoints the centre-
centre in – charge whose
name is sent to the university. It is the duty of the centre
centre-in-charge
to see that the examination process is carried out smoothly and
confidentiality is maintained throughout the process.
Senior supervisors,
supervisors, junior supervisors are appointed from
amongst the teaching faculty. Their responsibility is to supervise
the examination and prevent any untoward incident. Central
invigilators are appointed which are constantly on roll.
They are entitled to take
take necessary action against copying or any
attempt to reveal the identity. Strict instructions are written on the
first page of university answer sheet which have to be followed
strictly by all the students. Attendance record contains only the
numbers of the students attempting the examination and not their
names.
Flying squad is appointed by the university to visit every college
which is a centre for examination to monitor that the code of
conduct of examination is followed strictly.
Examination Process
The sealed question papers and answer sheets are opened before
the students and sign of any two students as witness of the same
are taken.
Supervisors appointed by the centre-in-charge
centre charge watch over the
examination.
Their responsibility is to fill the attendance
attendance sheet thoroughly which
is sent to the university along with the answer sheets.
They see to it that no untoward incidence like copying, revealing
of identity happens during the examination. Central invigilators are
appointed which are constantly on roll. roll. They are entitled to take
necessary action against copying or any attempt to reveal the
identity.
Strict instructions are written on the first page of university answer
sheet which have to be followed strictly by all the students.
Attendance record contains
contains only the numbers of the students
attempting the examination and not their names.
Flying squad is appointed by the university to visit every college
which is a centre for examination to monitor that the code of
conduct of examination is followed strictly.
stri
It is the responsibility of the supervisors along with centre centre-in-
charge to contact the university in case of any queries and to solve
the same.
They see to it that the time limit is strictly followed i.e. the
examination begins on the stipulated time and ends at stipulated
time.
Post- Examination Process
Once the examination is over the attendance records, answer
sheets, and all relevant documents are sent to the university.
The answer sheets are assessed by the Central Assessment
Program and results are sent to the university.
The university declares the results before or on the stipulated date
of the result.
The Post Examination Process consists of organization of
convocation, issue of marks sheets, passing certificates, degree
certificates and deali
dealing
ng with malpractice cases. Grievance redressal
is done by way of allowing the students to apply for verification of
marks.
2.5.7 Has the university / institution introduced any reforms in its
evaluation process?
Reforms in examination and evaluation are already been menti mentioned
at 2.5.2, 2.5.4 and 2.5.5. In addition, the other points
oints of reforms are
as follows:
MUHS from summer 2012 Exams discarded the MCQs in theory
exam and they are replaced with short answer questions.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for Redressal of grievances ievances with reference to
examinations? Give details.
In case the student feels that he/she has been awarded less marks
than his/her expectation, he/she may opt for the re-totaling
re of
marks.
On receipt of such application the answer book of the concerned
concern
student is verified to confirm that all the questions attempted have
been assessed, that the marks given for each question in the body
of the answer book are transferred on the front page of the answer
book correctly and the total of the marks is correct.
correc
The result after verification of the answer book is informed to the
student concerned.
During internal assessment examination, if there are any queries
they are solved by the faculty of the respective department.
2.5.9 Does the institution have a Manual for Examinations and if yes, does
it specifically take cognizance of examination malpractices by
students, faculty and non
non-teaching staff?
Yes. The college follows the Manual for Examinations of MUHS,
Nashik.
The college makes sure that all the teaching and non- teaching
faculty as well as students are well versed with these guidelines
which is monitored by the Examination Committee of the college.
Orientation Program for all faculties is taken a day prior to
commencement of MUHS Theory examination by central observer
to orient them about all rules and regulations.
2.5.10 What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the
operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention
any significant efforts which have improved the process and
functioning
oning of the examination division/section.
A list of external examiners is maintained, which is constantly
updated. Information regarding conduct of practical examinations
is intimated to faculty well in advance and alternate arrangements
are made when needed.
nee
Controller of Examination office of MUHS is the nodal agency for
all examinations.
The following developments have helped in improving the process
and functioning of the examination Section:-
Section:
All the activities of the examination such as Time Time-table, List of
centers,, tentative date of result, final results(college wise, student
wise) are available online on Website.
2.5.11 What are the efforts of the institution in the assessment of educational
outcomes of its students? Give examples against the practices
indicated
dicated below:
∗ Compatibility
ompatibility of education objectives and learning methods with
assessment principles, methods and practices.
∗ Balance between formative and summative assessments.
∗ Increasing objectivity in formative assessments.
∗ Formative (theory / orals / clinical / practical) internal assessment;
choice based credit system; grading / marking.
∗ Summative (theory / orals / clinical / practical).
∗ Theory – structure and setting of question papers – Essays, long
answers, shorts answers and MCQs etc. Questions bbank and Key
answers.
∗ Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
∗ Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE).
∗ Any other.
Compatibility of education objectives and learning methods
with assessment principles, methods and practices
Regular assignments,
assignments, tutorials, projects, periodical examinations, internal
assessment examinations are held and assessed which helps in improving
the overall performance of students.
Strict maintenance of attendance record, checking and grading of
logbooks/ journals dduring practical also helps in achieving the desired
outcomes.
Balance between formative and summative assessments.
The formative assessment examinations are considered to be a stepping stone to
appear for summative examinations. Formative assessment is in the form of
internal examinations conducted by the college for both UG and PG. Summative
Assessments are the Annual Theory/ Practical, Viva voce examinations
conducted by MUHS
Increasing objectivity in formative assessments.
OSCE, Structures and Semi str
structured vivas.
Formative (theory / orals / clinical / practical) internal assessment
Written internal assessment examination
examination, OSCE, Microteaching
Question bank is maintained in each subject and question papers of MUHS exams
are also
lso available in central library,
2.6.2 Does the institution have clearly stated learning outcomes for its
academic programs/departments? If yes, give details on how the
students and staff are made aware of these?
Yes. The institution has clearly stated the learning outcomes for its
academic programs and departments.
Each department has its own well-articulated
well articulated vision and mission
statement as well as wellwell-defined
defined goals and objectives which are
clearly mentioned in the departmental handbook.
The students are made aware of these at the time of induction
program. Departmental handbook is given to each and every student
during the induction program.
Regular Parents-
Parents Teacher meetings are held once in a year to make
parents aware of their kin’s progre
progress.
Mentor- Mentee system is present to see whether the learning
outcomeses are fulfilled. Periodical in
intra- departmental meetings are
held amongst the faculty to assess the learning outcomes and how to
improve them.
Regular internal assessment is done to assess the performance of
students which reflects the learning outcomes of the department.
2.6.3 How are the institution’s
institution teaching-learning
learning and assessment strategies
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning
outcomes?
During the induction
induction program each and every student is given a
departmental handbook which contains the syllabus.
The syllabus is also present for the students on the MUHS website
and a copy is present in the department.
Before commencing of the curriculum list of referenc
reference books is
given to each student. Pattern of examination paper, marks
distribution, evaluation process is explained to the students in
detail before the commencement of the curriculum.
Regular feedback is obtained from students on curriculum
development, teaching learning and evaluation, infrastructure and
facilities.
Each department has its own departmental library at the disposal
of students wherein the students can refer any book for quick
reference. CD’s, question bank is present in the departments as
well as library for student reference.
The central library facility is well equipped with vast variety of
literature as well as ee-learning
learning resources to make teaching-
teaching
learning process interesting and simplified. Parent Parent- teacher
meetings are held regularly
regularly once a year and feedback is obtained
from the parents on curriculum, teaching-learning,
teaching learning, facilities of the
college etc.
Mentor Mentee system is present to solve the doubts of the
Mentor-
students.
2.6.4 How does the institution ensure that the stated learning outcomes outcom
have been achieved?
Regular internal assessment of students is done in form of tutorials,
assignments, periodicals, theory as well as viva examinations and
result is published on the notice board of each department.
The faculty obtains feedback from students at the time of lectures,
group discussions, practicals, clinics.
Each department maintains a thorough attendance record of theory
as well as practicals or clinics.
Mentor- Mentee system is present to solve the doubts of the
students.
Slow and fast learners are identified and necessary steps are taken.
19 An evaluative
luative study of remedies related to mind from
mineral kingdom from BTPB
3.2.3. Does the institution have an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell? – We
have collaboration with DPU who has IPR cell and we make use of their
expertise.
3.2.4 Has the institution taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file
for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?
Efforts are made to motivate teachers by arranging lectures on IPR
3.2.5 Does the institution have any projects sponsored by the industry /
corporate
orporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding
agency and grants received. - NIL
3.2.6 List details of
a. Research projects completed and grants received during the last four
years (funded by National/International agencies).
Research Project completed.: Annexure VI
Title Year Total no Name of Project
wise of
projects
complete
d
b. Inter-institutional
institutional collaborative projects and grants
grants received details of
Title Year Total no Name of Project
wise of
Collabora
tive
projects
4.A
A randomized controlled clinical trial of homoeopathic
medicines in combination with physiotherapy in trauma
induced low back pain.
3.2.7 What are the financial provisions made in the institution budget for
supporting students’ research projects?
Hospital
spital facilities , clinical material, IT resources for PG students
and researchers ,MOU with DPU for utilisation of all clinical
facilities
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correlation International 0.77
of thyroid nodules Journal of Pharma
and bio science
h-index
index
Articles on website: 5
3.4.6 Indicate the average number of post graduate and doctoral scholars guided
by each faculty during the last four years.
Dr D B Sharma has guided 08 post graduate students.
3.4.7What is the official policy of the institution to check malpractices and
plagiarism in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and
action taken.
Shodh Ganga software is there in DPU to check for plagiarism.
MUHS has policies to check plagiarism.
3.4.9 Has the university instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards.
awa
NIL
3.4.10 What are the incentives given to the faculty and students for receiving
state, national and international recognition for research contributions?
University has a policy for honouring the teachers and students for
their contribution
3.4.11 Give details of the postgraduate and research guides of the institution
during the last four years.
Dr D B Sharma
Dr ( Mrs ) P A Chaphekar
Dr.T.B.Galande
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 What are the official policy/rules of the institution for structured
consultancy? List a few important consultancies undertaken by the institution
during the last four years. Does institution has structured consultancy?
Institute offers honorary and reciprocatory consultancy to other
institutes
3.5.2 Does the university hhave ave an industry institution partnership cell? If yes,
what is its scope and range of activities?
Yes , MUHS has an Innovative activity cell in partnership with industry.
Annexure VII
3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the inst institution for
consultancy services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has
been sought?
The information of available expertise is publicized on college
website and in
Brochures, Handouts, Banners, Word of mouth publicity are given.The
institution
tion circulates all the letters and intimations regarding the
consultancy services. The concerned faculty coordinates to disseminate
the information and finalization of consultancy proposals leading to
MOUs.
3.5.6 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the institution and
the revenue generated
ted during the last four years provided by the institution and
the revenue generated during the last four years.
The institute conducts Health checkup camps free of cost and
provides consultancy services on honorary basis
3.6.1-How
How does the institution sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional
Social Responsibilities?
esponsibilities? List the social outreach programs which have created an
impact on students’ campus experience during the last four years?
The institution is committed to realize its social responsibility
through meaningful and purposeful extension and out outreach
reach activities. The
curriculum is implemented in such a way that it sensitizes faculty and
students for their institutional and social responsibilities.
The computed data of the number of health camps and beneficiaries are given as
under:
2013 5 720
2014 5 500
Total 39 7791
3.6.5 - Does the institution have a mechanism to track the students' involvement
in various social movements / activities that promote citizenship roles?
The institutions engages students in var
various
ious activities like celebration of
various WHO Health related days, world health day, world homoeopathy
day and in various NSS activities to promote citizenship role. Students
also are encouraged to participate in National Health Programmes
including Immunization
unization drives. The NSS unit monitors the participation of
students in all various activities.
3.6.6 - How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its
outreach activities and contribute to community development? Give details of tthe
initiatives of the institution that have encouraged community participation in its
activities.
The NSS unit of the institute organizes NSS camps in rural areas. During
these camps various activities are conducted like medical camps, school
health check upcamps,health related lectures, Tree plantation drives.
During these activities it is ensured that the local community participates
in large numbers,
3.6.7- Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and /contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
3.6.10 - How does the institution align itself with the annual themes/programs of
WHO/ICMR?
Various days like World Health Day, World Homoeopathic day ,
World yoga day,Aids day, are celebrated
3.6.11- What is the role of the institution in the following extension activities?
3.6.13 - How does the institution align itself and participate in National program
for prevention
on and control of diseases?
The department of Community Medicine along with various departments
in collaboration with NSS, by distribution of pamphlets, conducting
rallies, participating in immunization programme etc.
3.7 Collaborations
3.7.1 How has thee institution’s collaboration with other agencies impacted the
visibility, identity and diversity of campus activities? To what extent has the
institution benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?
The college has academic linkages with DPU, Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical
College, Dr.D.Y.PatilAyurvedic College, and Dr.D.Y.. Patil Physiotherapy
CollegeDr.D.Y.Patil
CollegeDr.D.Y.PatilPharmacy College regarding sharing of their
knowledge,, laboratory and research facilities and other resources.
Due to these collaborat
collaborations
ions the faculty and students have benefitted in
their academic activities in terms of research projects, knowledge and
technical expertise.
3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote
Curriculum development –
PG programme.-
programme. During Researchearch Methodology Work Workshop experts
were invited from Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical College
On-the-job
job training – NA
Faculty exchange and development – NA
Research – Inter-- institutional collaborative projects in association with
Dr.D.Y.Patil Pharmacy College ,Dr.D.Y.
,Dr.D.Y. Patil Physiotherapy College
3.7.5 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the
following:
Local bodies/ community: Medical & School Health checkup
camps in PCMC areas,
areas NSS camps, health awareness talks
State government / Central government /NGOs : Rotary club in
Pune and PCMC :Blood donation camp is arranged in association
with Rotary club of Sinhgad Road Pune
National bodies : nil
International agencies
agencie : nil
Health Care Industry – Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Herbal,
Clinical Research Organization (CRO): nil
Service sector
sector:: College had recently participated in Sakal Health
expo (collaboration of DPU &sakal) at Autocluster Hall,
Chinchwad
Any other (specify):
(spec nil
3.7.6 Give details of the activities of the institution under public-private
public
partnership.
The college is planning for various collaboration with public and
private agencies in the near future.
The
he institution has a state-of-art
state art infrastructure fulfilling all al the
minimum standard requirements set down by CCH.
Regular feedback is taken from
from the faculty, students, parents, alumni
regarding infrastructure and necessary steps are taken towards
improvement under the guidance of the Principal of the institute.
4.1.2 Does the institution have a policy for the creation and enhancement of
infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning
teaching
environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives.
Yes, the institution has policy for creation and enhancement of infrastru
infrastructure in
order to promote good teaching
teaching-learning environment.
The institution has a state
state-of-art
art infrastructure meeting all the
minimum standard requirements laid down by CCH.
The institution gives stress on good teaching-learning
teaching learning facilities for
students for making the learning process an enjoyable one.
All class rooms are provided with LCD Projectors and other audio-
audio
visual aids.
The whole campus of the college is Wi Wi-Fi enabled.
All the departments have ICT facilities like computers which are
LAN enabled, Wi-Fi Fi facility is available for staff as well as
students.
4.1.3 Has the institution provided all its departments with facilities
facilitie like
office room, common room and separate rest rooms for women
students and staff?
Yes. All the departments are meeting the norms laid down in
the MSR by CCH.
Each and every department is spacious and well ventilated
and is provided with HOD room, cucubicles
bicles for the staff of the
department, tutorial room, museum and departmental library.
Those departments who require lab, well equipped labs are
present which are spacious and well ventilated.
Rest rooms for women students and staff are provided in each
floor
loor
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities are
barrier free for providing easy access to college and hospital for the
differently-able
able persons?
The institution seeks admission fro from
m all the different strata oof society
including differently-abled
differently persons.
Facilities like ramp, special parking area, wheel chairs, stretchers, elevator
are present for physically challenged students and patients.
Sign boards are present at every corner for easy access for differently
differently-
abled students as well as patients.
4.1.5 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students’
interest in sports and cultural events/activities?
The institution encourages the students to actively participate in sports
and other extra-curricular
curricular activities apart
apa from studies.
Sport facilities like basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court are
present within the campus.
The college also provides facilities for indoor sports like chess, carom and
table tennis.
The college organizes its annual social gathering
gathering “Vitality” every year
wherein the students actively participate in variety of cultural and sports
events of the college.
Students are also encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate
inter collegiate quiz
competitions, debates for their personality development.
4.1.6 Whatt measures does the institution take to ensure campus safety and
security?
The institution gives prime importance to the security of its campus as
well as hostel.
Special security agency has been given the contract of the campus
security wherein security ppersonnel
ersonnel are deployed round the clock to
ensure campus safety.
Signboards indicating safety measures are present at every corner of the
college.
Emergency exits are provided at every floor of the college which have an
easy access for students as well as st
staff.
Fire-extinguisher
extinguisher is present on every floor of the college.
The college also maintains security at its hostel.
Hostel rules and regulations are framed and provided to the students to
ensure safety.
Wardens are appointed for both girls as well as boys hostel which look
after the security of the hostel.
Inward and outward registers are maintained in the Hostels as well as at
the main entrance of the campus
Biometric system is available in the college to monitor the attendance of
staff as well as interns.
Identity cards are provided to each and every staff as well as students to
maintain strict security of the college.
For women’s safety and security, Women’s grievance redressal committee
is established which looks after the issues related to women’s safet
safety in the
college campus.
Museums – 12
Anatomy Museum
Physiology Museum
Pharmacy Museum
Pathology Museum
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Museum
Community Medicine Museum
Surgery Museum
Obstetrics
tetrics and Gynecology Museum
Medicine Museum
MateriaMedica Museum
Department of Organonof Medicine
Repertory Museum
Maintenance and up gradation
gradation:
All the departments of the college have a state
state-of-art
art infrastructure with well
well-laid
out and maintained museum.
mus
The museum of each department boasts a good collection of clinical
material for teaching-learning
teaching learning right from clinical specimens to models,
charts, herbarium and posters.
Each department updates its own museum regularly by adding new
specimens, charts, models, posters.
Most of the models, charts are prepared by the faculty as well as students
which is an innovative step towards involving the students directly in
teaching-learning
learning process.
All the clinical material available in the museum is in accordanc
accordance to the
MSR laid down by CCH.
Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Homoeopathic Pharmacy and
Pathology have got a spacious well well- ventilated student’s laboratories
which are well-equipped
well equipped with all the instruments and appliances as laid
down in the MSR by CCH.
CC
They are regularly updated as per the need.
These laboratories are also been used by all the faculty and students for
their research projects.
Practicals are held in the laboratories on daily basis as per the time-table
time
wherein hands--on training is given
en to students related to their subject.
Museums are also used as one of the source of teaching-learning
teaching learning methods.
4.1.9 Dentistry
∗ NOT APPLICABLE
4.1.10 Pharmacy
∗ NOT APPLICABLE
4.1.12 Homoeopathy
∗ Museum and demonstration room (Homoeopathic Pharmacy
Laboratory, Pathology Laboratory, Community Medicine,
Homoeopathic MateriaMedica, Organon of Medicine including
History
istory of Medicine)
∗ Repertory computer lab
Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy:
The department has a museum, laboratory and demonstration
room and herbal garden..
The teaching is aided by models, charts, herbarium and herbal
garden.
Department of Homoeopathic
Homoeop Materia Medica:
The department has a museum and demonstration room.
Department of Organon of Medicine:
The department has a museum of History of Medicine and a
demonstration room.
Department of Anatomy:
Anatomy
The department has a museum, dissection hall and demonstration
room.
Department of Human Physiology including Biochemistry
Biochemistry:
The department has a museum, laboratory and demonstration
room.
Department of Pathology:
The department has a museum with a wide range of collection of
specimen, laboratory
laborat and demonstration room
Department of Forensic Medicine:
The department has a museum with a wide range of collection of
specimen and demonstration room
Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics &Homoeopathic Therapeutics:
Therapeutics
The department has a museum with a wide range of collection of
specimen and demonstration room
Department of Surgery & Homoeopathic Therapeutics:
Therapeutics
The department has a museum with a wide range of collection of
specimen and demonstration room
Department of Repertory:
The department has a computer
computer lab and a demonstration room
equipped with all the recent homoeopathic softwares.
Department of Community Medicine:
Medicine
The community medicine department has a museum and a
demonstration room.
Blood Bank services: DPU blood bank is used as per MOU with DPU.
Ambulance services: 1 Ambulance available
Hospital Pharmacy services: Available
Drug poison information service: Not Available
Mortuary, cold storage facility: As per MOU with DPU.
Does the teaching hospital display the services provided free of cost? -
Yes
What is the mechanism for effective redressal of complaints made by
patients?
Complaint/suggestion box is provided near the registration counter
Does the hospital display charges levied for the paid services?
NA
Are the names of the faculty
faculty and their field of specialization displayed
prominently in the hospital?
Yes. 3 OPD’s as per norms plus 1 Screening OPD OPD,, displaying the
names of respective faculties are functioning.
functioning
Is pictorial representation of the various areas of the hospital displ
displayed in
a manner to be understood by illiterate patients?
Yes. Pictorial representation of the various areas of the hospital are
displayed in a manner which can be easily understood by illiterate
patients.
Is there a prominent display of ante-natal,
ante mother and child health care
facilities?
Yes. The Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics has displayed
charts, posters in this regard.
How does the hospital ensure dissemination of factual information
regarding rights, responsibilities and the health care costs
costs to patient and
the relatives/attendants?
How does the hospital ensure that proper informed consent is obtained?
Proper informed
rmed consent is taken from all patients before admitting them
in the IPD.
The hospital has formulated its own consent forms for its patients.
The content of the form is properly explained to each and every patient
before admission.
Suggestion boxes are also
al placed wherever necessary
Does the hospital have wellwell-defined
defined policies for prevention of hospital
hospital-
acquired infections?
Yes
Does the hospital have good clinical practice guidelines and standard
operating procedures?
Yes. The hospital has laid down its own good clinical practice
guidelines and SOP’s which are clearly depicted outside the OPD’s
and IPD’s.
The hospital staff is trained periodically regarding the SOP’s
carried out in the hospital.
How doeses the hospital ensure the safety of the patients, students, doctors
and other health care workers especially in emergency department, critical
care unit and operation theatres? Are the safety measures displayed in the
relevant areas?
Yes. Safety Measures are displayed in the relevant areas like
silence zone, no smoking etc.
etc..
Periodic health check up of staff – medical, paramedical and
support is carried out.
Proper aseptic precautions are ensured and monitored in both
OPD’s as well as IPD’s.
Special atte
attention
ntion is given to protection of women, children and
senior citizens.
How are the Casualty services/Accident and Emergency Services
organized and effectively managed?
NA
What are the other measures taken to make the hospital patient friendly?
Cordial atmosphere
atmo and hospitality
Elevator is present for senior citizens.
Well ventilated OPD and IPD
Proper hygiene measures are maintained.
Free medicine, service and food for patients of IPD
Safe drinking water is provided
Ramp facility, wheel chair, stretchers, special parking area are
provided for the differently able people
Required help and guidance is provided at the reception.
Regular feedback is taken from patients and improvements are
incorporated.
All registration of patients is done online to avoid wast
wastage of time
and long que at the registration counter.
All patients receive personalized attention from all the doctors in
the hospital as well as the hospital staff.
Quality improvement in patient care and safety are ensured by the following
steps:
By laying down SOP’s for the hospital and displaying them outside
OPD’s and IPD’s.
Regular training of the hospital and paramedical staff regarding the
SOP’s laid down by tthe hospital.
Provision of all services under one roof
Availability of consultants under, P.G residents, interns and
support staff under one roof.
Feedback from all stakeholders
Follow--up strategies.
What are the measures available for collecting feedback information from
patients and for remedial actions based on such information?
Does the institution conduct any orientation training program for AYUSH-
AYUSH
based para-medical
medical staff?
The medical and paramedical staff of the hospital is given
adequate orientation towards the Homoeopathic system of
medicine.
4.2.2 Whatt specific features have been included for clinical learning in the
out-patient,
patient, bedside, community and other clinical teaching sites?
Clinical demonstration rooms in all the OPDs and hospital wards
provide opportunities to strengthen clinical learning.
Beside
side clinics, ward rounds, case presentations and clinical
meetings form part of routine teaching program.
Clinico pathological correlation (pathology, microbiology,
Clinico-pathological
biochemistry, radiology etc.)
Orientation of student with diagnostic procedures, invasive/non-
invasive/
invasive techniques, therapeutic procedures, follow
follow-up, prognosis,
medication (symptomatic, therapeutic, prevention, control,
medication-(symptomatic,
nutrition, dietetics, etc.).
Laboratory Teaching - Practicals, Demonstrations.
Museums
Hands-onon training in hospital
At community
commun level:
Medical health checkup camps
Field-visits
visits
Health awareness programmes
Surveys
Medical exhibitions
4.3 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of
the committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the
committee to render the library student/user friendly?
Yes, the library has an Advisory Committee and it meets twice in a year.
Library consist of separate section for student and faculty.
Library committee has aadvised
dvised to increase the number of computers ,
books , journals, and ee- journals in the library
2) Dr. Shah Y
Y. K. Coordinator
5) Dr.Sarasa
Dr.Sarasambi A.B Member
7) Dr. Mrs.Sutar
Mrs. P. Member
Initiatives:
- Open access system -Available
- Bar coding-
coding Available
- Open Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) – Initiated
- Homoeopathic
Homoe Educational Software
- Wi-fi fi facility-
facility Available
- Display of the pixograph – Available.
- E-library
library with MUHS, Nashik.
Name Qualification on
Designation
MrDesai P.A. M.lib.&I.Sc. (Scholar) Library Assistant
∗ Library automation-
automation Bar coding, OPAC
∗ Total number of computers for general access–
access– 6 (1-used for
OPAC)
∗ Total numbers of printers for general access – 1
∗ Internet band width speed □ 45 mbps
∗ Institutional Repository – Contains back volumes of journal.
∗ Content management system for e-learning
e -?
∗ Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like
∗ Manuscripts: Nil
∗ Reference - Reference books are made available for ready
reference for staff and students in a separate section.
∗ Reprography / scanning – made available
vailable for dissertation, paper
presentations, assignments for staff and students
∗ Inter--library Loan Service - Central Library, DPU.
∗ Information Deployment and Notification – Pixo-graph Pixo and
notice boards.
∗ OPACS – for searching the books in the library.
∗ Internet Access – 6 computers with internet facility
∗ Printouts – Posters/articles published by staff and students are
displayed.
∗ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation
compilation- available in the OPAC
∗ In-house/remote
house/remote access to ee-resources – yes
∗ User Orientation – Orientation for the new entrants.
∗ Assistance in searching Databases
Databases– Periodical orientation to
faculty regarding search on the databases
databases.
∗ Member of e-consortium of MUHS.
4.3.6 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent
for purchasin
purchasing new books and journals.
7) 2015-16 1,00,000/-
4.3.7 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from
its users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for the
improvement of the library servi
services?
Standard format with regard to the service
services,
s, facilities and availability
of books and journals is used to get feedback from the students&
faculty.
The feedback is analyzed by the committee and suggestions are given
to the librarian for the changes and improvements of the library
services.
4.3.8 List
ist the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the
library in the last four years.
Sr. No. Year PURCHASE DONATED COST
5) 2013-14 15 (UG)+244(PG)
UG)+244(PG) 15 +1(PG) =16 67,449/-
67,449/
TOTAL- 2,29,745/-
2,29,745/
4.4 IT Infrastructure
frastructure
Dr. D. Y. PatilVidyaPratishthan Society has constituted an IT cell to take
care of hardware and internet connectivity and a Software Development
Cell to take care of software installation, creation of new software and
their maintenance;
maintenance of all the institutions under it including Dr. D.Y. Patil
Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre.
Information Security:
Authentication in the form of providing unique username
and password to every user has been provided.
The e-mail
mail communications for Institutional work and
within the department are strictly implemented through
official e-mail
mail IDs. Connectivity of mobile Computer
devices through Wi-FiFi is possible only after registering the
IP address of these devices with the IT department.
All other computers are connected with the internet through
proxy server.
The IT department has provided unique username and
passwords to all the stakeholders for teaching
teaching-learning and
administration related work like ERP to ensure proper pro
information security.
For information regarding Hospital Management, electronic
medical records and campus ERP, proper access rights
have been provided to the staff as per their job profiles.
Only related information is visible/accessible to the user
users.
Network Security:
Juniper SRX-650
SRX 650 firewall prevents unauthorized access from
outside through internet or through intranet. Students and
stakeholders have access to all the learning resources, database and
websites except a few which do not come under the purview of
learning resources.
Risk Management:
The Dr. D.Y. PatilVidyaPratishthan Society has established a
centralized Data Centre for any disaster recovery. A redundancy
server backup facility has been periodically deployed for this
purpose. Indivi
Individual
dual departments are also encouraged to save their
data on CDs and pen drives which are provided by the college.
Green Computing:
In some locations Local Area Network has been replaced
with wireless area connection e.g. Auditorium, Seminar
Hall, Library etc.
Reduced paper consumption: Emails are used in a big way
for intra-departmental communications.
ERP system is also being planned for displaying Notices,
Circulars, making Student Attendance, circulating notes
etc.
IT department has well laid down policies for ee-waste
management. The unused and functionless computers,
peripherals and other related
elated accessories are collected
centrally and disposed off to a single vendor through proper
packaging system avoiding indiscriminate disposal.
Emphasis on e-journals and e-books
books in library.
4.4.2 How does the institution maintain and update the following services?
serv
Hospital Management Information System (HMIS):
A complete Hospital Management Information System is being
developed by the Software Development Cell (SDC) of the Dr.
D.Y. PatilVidyaPratishthan Society. The following modules are
already completed and have been implemented:
OPD Patient Registration
IPD Patient Management
The up gradation of the aforementioned modules is periodically
done by the Software Development Cell (SDC).
Electronic Medical Records System (EMR):Registration
(EMR):Registration of
patients is computerized.
computeri
Digital diagnostic and imaging systems including PACS:
The Homoeopathic MedicalCollege has a fully functional PACS
from Mediff technologies. The PACS server is kept in the data
center of the Vidyapeeth andis connected through opticfiber cable
for optimum
optimum performance. This facility allows radiologists and
referring physicians to access high quality, diagnostically useful,
compressed and decompressed radiographic images such as X- X
rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds and other modalities throughout
t the
campus, any
an time.
4.4.3 Give details of the institution's computing facilities i.e., hardware and
software.
Number of systems with individual configurations:
The institute has 57 computers and other allied accessories
accessories.
The list of Equipment is as follows:
1 Digital Camera 1
2 Overhead Projector 3
3 Computer 57
4 Printer 18
5 LCD Projector 03
6 T.V. 01
7 Scanner 01
8 Xerox Machine 01
9 Lap top 01
Computer
Computer-student ratio :1:10
Server details:
Server Platform Application
Proxy Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Squid
5.4
Database Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft SQL Server 2008
R2
Web Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft IIS 8
Active Directory Windows Server 2008 R2 AD Services
Server
Antivirus Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Kaspersky
LAN facility:
The institute has a structured LAN facility. The whole network is
in 3-tier
tier architecture comprising of the Core, Distribution &
Access. All the end users/workstations are connected through
10/100/1000 base ports. All the LAN
LAN-attached
ched users are connected
to the Access Switch Based on the VLAN & Security Policies
associated to them as mentioned above.
Hardware:
Router: Juniper J6350- 1, Juniper M10- 1
Router is the core component of networking to communicate
between two different networks.
networks. Router is also used to terminate
ILL line from TATA Communication and BSNL.
Firewall:
Juniper SRX 650-
650 1; Juniper SRX 650 state-of--the-art firewall
with built-in
built in applications as Unified Threat Management
(UTM) which Includes Anti Anti-Virus, Web Filtering,
ing, Anti-Spam
Anti
& Content Filtering; IPV4 & IPV6 Firewall Filters;Intrusion
Detection Program (IDP); IPsec VPN; Wireless LAN
Switching; Routing; NAT Policies; Class Of Service (COS).
Switches:
Juniper 4200 L3 Stackable Core Switch-Switch 3; In core switch
Inter Switch Link (ISL) protocol was designed to allow VLAN
Inter-Switch
traffic to flow from one device to another. The protocols add a
header that uniquely identifies the source and destinations of
the data as well as the VLAN the data is a member of. If data
from one VLAN needs to be forwarded to another VLAN, it
requires some type of Layer 3 routing.
Juniper 3200 L3 Distribution Switch
Switch- 3): Used for connecting
different departments acts as a distribution switch.
Juniper 2200 L2 Switch – 1: Used for connecting different
departments
partments and acts as an edge switch.
Features:
155 Mbps 1:1 shared Internet Lease Line from TATA
155-Mbps
Communications.
100 1Gbps Ring shape OFC Connectivity from Ayurvedic
100-1Gbps
College to Central IT Department to all campuses.
Our campus
camp network uses currently 250 VLANs LANs that can be
extended
ded to 1500 VLANs with the current configurations.
Wi-Fi
Fi facility:
The institute campus (Including All Girls and Boys Hostel) is
fully Wi-Fi
Wi Fi enabled with high speed internet connectivity.
Proprietary software:
The institute has dep
deployed
loyed Proprietary software with the help of
VLSC open licensing Campus agreement of Microsoft.
4.4.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the
update, deployment
yment and maintenance of computers in the institution.
Amount in Lacs
Year
(Rs.)
2011--12 1,25,000/-
2012--13 1,30,000/-
2013--14 1,00,000/-
2014--15 2,00,000/-
4.4.14 What plans have been envisioned for the transfer of teaching and
learning from closed institution
institution information network to open
environment?
Webinars have been organized wherein experts of repute have
delivered lectures.
Skill-based
based workshops have been organized for faculty as well as
students.
ERP system is under planning.
Video-conferencing
conferencing / Skype meetings with internationally renowned
faculty members and institutions of in India which helps in transfer of
teaching-learning
learning to open domain has been proposed and is under
planning.
4.5 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
Does the institution have an estate estate office / designated officer for
overseeing the maintenance of buildings, class class-rooms and
laboratories? If yes, mention a few campus specific initiatives
undertaken to improve the physical ambience.
Yes, the mother institution Dr. D.Y. PatilVidyaPratis
PatilVidyaPratishthan Society,
Pune has a maintenance cell with designated personnel and officials
for carrying out and overseeing the maintenance of buildings, class-class
rooms, laboratories and other campus facilities. A few of the campus
specific initiatives undertaken to improve
improve the physical ambience are as
follows:
A team of skilled personnel carry out maintenance works related
to civil, plumbing, sanitation, water supply, power backup,
electric supply, as well as repair of instruments and machines
(electrical, electronic and mechanical). The maintenance cell
undertakes maintenance and repair work at institutions, hospitals,
support services, hostels, sports and other central facilities as
well as of the campus.
There is a unit of trained personnel (in uniform, working on
shifts)
hifts) to take care of housekeeping.
There are security guards in uniform and under supervision
working in shifts at all strategic points an and
d locations ensuring
safety, security and proper parking.
The gardener appointed maintains the pharmacy garden and
plantations
lantations within the campus.
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1. UG Training Improvement in
Timetable academic
standards
2. PG Training Orientation
Regularity in the
Attendance
conduct of
Projects/dissertations training
programmes
Examinations,
Getting effective
Internal Remedial drills for slow
3. co--operation
Assessment learners
Gaining self
Coaching for fast confidence
learners
Co-curricular events
(debates, dance, drama, Improvement in
music, sports, arts, leadership
photography, website, qualities,
Student etc.)
4. Democratic and
Council
Organization of various participatory
functions like teachers method of
day, annual social functioning.
functions, etc.
Sr.
Name of the
No Tasks Assigned Outcome
Committee
.
Women Awareness
Empowermen Safety
sensitization and
t Cell and
empowerment Security,
8. Cell for
Prevention of social, legal and Prevention of
Women economic rights and harassment
Harassment responsibilities
Inculcating a
se4nse of
Identification of responsibility in
problems and the mind of
Grievance difficulties of students – students towards
9. Redressal academic / social / well- the institute and
Cell being / safety / society.
examination /
attendance / health No major
grievances in last
four years
Sr.
Name of the
No Tasks Assigned Outcome
Committee
.
Periodical Health
check-up camps at Community
rural / urban areas, development
schools
Extension National
10. Celebrating national
Activity Cell integration
days of importance, service
organising blood
donation camps, rallies
etc.
Academic
Mentoring improvement,
Committee
(all faculties Providing moral
Better learning
11. and a co- support to students
ordinator at Boosting of self
each confidence
institution)
Alumni Excellent
12.
Association resources and
Curriculum collaboration
development,
Need-based
Need
Student welfare curriculum
Parent-
Provision of periodic Awareness
13. Teacher
feedbacks regarding
Association
Student attendance attendance and
performance of
the ward.
Sr.
Name of the
No Tasks Assigned Outcome
Committee
.
Library timings
Updating information
pertaining to various
aspects of academics
Improved
Improv
15. Website Research visibility and
Student welfare social impact
Increase in
Orientation regarding Research
research methodology projects
Research Guidance for projects Presentations in
(Scientific, and dissertations as
16. conferences
Ethics, well as for
Doctoral) presentations (papers Good quality
/ posters) at various publications in
conferences reputed
journals.
Sr.
Name of the
No Tasks Assigned Outcome
Committee
.
Implementation
plementation of the Mentoring System
A mentor has 10 students (MENTEES) allocated to him/her.
The mentees are attached to the same mentor for the entire course of
study. The mentors meet the mentees regularly and record the outcome of
the meetings.
The details about each mentee are recorded and periodically updated.
The mentors update the mentee’s parents about the progress of the
mentees.
Academic matters
The mentors also attend to the academic matters of mentees dealing with previous
academic performance,e, internal assessment marks etc.
The mentors also look into the following areas with regard to their
mentees:
Behavioral and discipline matters
Physical health
Spiritual growth
Achievements, talents,
Extra, co- curricular achievements
achieve
Academics
In the review meeting, immediately after the Internal Assessment tests and the
semester results, the mentor shall appreciate the mentees who have performed
well.
The mentor shall interact with the mentees who have not done well or failed
faile in
the internals and advise them to improve their performance. The mentor shall
extend all possible assistance to improve the academic performance of the
mentee.
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available
for academic mentoring?
Apart from class room interactions, the following provisions are
available for academic mentoring.
Mentor- Mentee system is available wherein the students can solve
their doubts/problems with the guidance of the mentors.
5.1.3 Does the institution have any personal enhancement and development
schemes such as career counseling, soft skills development, career career-
path-identification,
identification, and orientation to well-being
well being for its students?
Give details of such schemes.
The programmes on career orientation are organized by the college for the
students and interns.
Language lab, computer lab is available for those students who are weak.
The faculty guides the students in career related
rela issues.
Orientation programme is organized for fresh students wherein they are
made aware of the rules, regulations and facilities provided by the college.
Yoga, Meditation, motivational lectures, personality development lectures
are arranged periodica
periodically by the college for students.
5.1.4 Does the institution have facilities for psycho social counseling for
students?
Yes. The college has facilities for psycho-social
psycho social counseling for students. A
professional counselor is appointed for the counseling the students.
studen Social
counseling is provided by the class coordinator/mentors and the faculty.
Mentor-Mentee
Mentee system is established wherein the students approach the
mentors for any help.
5.1.6 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus and handbook
annually? If yes, what are the main issues / activities / information
included / provided to students through these documents? Is there a
provision for online access?
Yes. The college publishes its updated Prospectus, Academic hand book,
Academic Calendar and student hand book. The information given to
students through these publications are given below:
Prospectus:
Information about Homoeopathy
Introduction
Vision and Mission
Mi Statement of the college
Goals and objectives
Recognition And Affiliation
Highlights
College Infrastructure
Lecture Rooms
Auditorium
Hostel
Curriculum
BHMS Course Subjects
Common Features Of All The Departments
College Library And Internet Facility
Laboratories And Clinical Departments
Hospital
Homoeopathic Outpatient Department
Research And Developmental Activities
Career Opportunities For Students Of Homoeopathy
Socio-Cultural
Cultural Events
Student Hand Book
Vision and Mission Statement of the college.
Goals and objectives
Academic Programme (Regulations)
Infra-structure
structure and learning resources.
Department, faculty, curriculum design.
Subject Components for BHMS Programme
Curriculum and Syllabus of Programmes offered by CCH/MUHS.
List of various comm
committees
ittees of the college and its members.
Academic Calendar
Working days, holidays.
Dates for internal examinations.
Non-academic
academic working days, special days and University events like
Time Table for working days.
University exams schedule.
Departmental Hand nd Book
Vision & Mission statement of the departments.
2010-2011 06 192327/
192327/-
2011-2012 06 176957/
176957/-
2012-2013 07 264728/
264728/-
2013-2014 08 310357/
310357/-
2014-2015 08 310357/
310357/-
2011-2012 16 436235/
436235/-
2012-2013 15 492398/
492398/-
2013-2014 10 334411/
334411/-
2014-2015 - -
2012 42 1050000/
1050000/-
2013 47 1175000/
1175000/-
2014 68 1700000/
1700000/-
2011 03 61500/
61500/-
2012 04 85665/
85665/-
2013 05 113165/
113165/-
2014 05 113165/
113165/-
Publication of student
studen magazines, newsletters.-
Yearly “VITALITY” magazine and “VITALITY” quarterly news
bulletin are published.
Magazine includes articles and photographs of various student
activities.
5.1.11 Does the institution provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes
for students appearing for competitive examinations (such as
USMLE, PLAB, GPAT, NCLEX, CGFNS, IELTS)? If yes, what is
the outcome?
No. However the faculty guides the students who wish to appear for
PGHCET. Study material for other competitive exams like UPS
UPSC, MPSC
5.1.20 Does the institution have a student grievance Redressal cell? Give
details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they
redressed? -
The institution has a Student Grievance Redressal Cell.
The Grievance Redressal Cell of college is an easy and readily
accessible forum for prompt disposal of day day-to-day
day grievances,
through a fair, impartial and consistent mechanism
mechanism to promote a
responsive and accountable attitude and cordial relationships among
all stakeholders thereby maintaining a harmonious atmosphere in the
college campus.
Any aggrieved student/employee of the college with a grievance
complaint may approach
approach the Grievance Redressal Cell to lodge/file
their grievance in writing. They are provided with proper advocacy to
express their grievances freely and frankly, without any fear of being
victimized.
A Grievance Redressal committee is constituted to handle hand the
function of remedying/rectification of grievances. It is guided by the
principles of natural justice while hearing and settling the grievances.
Meetings are conducted with the staff and students to address
addre every
issue that needs attention.
Suggestionon boxes are placed outside the classrooms to help the
students to express their grievances. Meetings of the Student
representatives are held at departments to address the issues arising
now and then.
5.1.21 Does the institution promote a gender-sensitive
sensitive environ
environment by (i)
conducting gender related programs (ii) establishing a cell and
mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give
details.-
The institution promote a gender-sensitive sensitive environment by
conducting various activities like
Celebration of Women’s day
- Rallies for “Save Girl Child”,
- Poster making competitions
- Rangoli competition on the subject of “Save Girl Child”.
- Women’s Redressal cell committee has been established which
ensures prevention of sexual harassment by taking the
necessa steps.
necessary
- Female students are encouraged to participate in all the co co-
curricular and extracurricular activities of the college.
- All the committees of the college have female representative in
them.
5.1.22 Iss there an anti-ragging
anti ragging committee? How many instances, if any,
have been reported during the last four years and what action has
been taken in these cases?
cases?-
Yes, the college has an Anti
Anti-ragging
ragging Committee. The details of the
Committee can be seen in the website.
College takes very good care of first year BHMS students which has
made the campus free from ragging.
Since the Institution has gained a lot of experience through 15 years
of experience, college is able to prevent incidences of ragging in
recent years.
The committee conducts annual meetings.
No incidence
ence of ragging is reported so far.
Details of the anti-ragging
anti committee are given college as well as
departmental hand book.
5.1.23 How does the institution elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders
to ensure the overall development of its students?
The college
ollege receives feedback from students, parents, pare faculty
members, supporting staff, alumni, external academic experts and
5.1.26 Does the institution have immunization policy for its students and
staff?
Yes, the institution has immunization policy for its students and sstaff,
like distribution of the Homoeopathic medicines as a prophylaxis such as
Ars. Album 30 for swine flu &
Distribution of the Homoeopathic medicines Ferrumphos 6X for those
students and staff who are having nutritional deficiency anemia.
STUDENTS 424 48 16
2009 24 32 50 68
2010 15 20 60 80
2011 18 24 57 76
2012 18 24 57 76
2013 14 19 61 81
2014 16 16 84 84
Extracurricular activities
Pick and speak elocution, essay writing, extempore, etc.
Sr.
Name of the Activity Tentative Dates
No.
1 Alumni January
Sr.
Name of the Activity Tentative Dates
No.
13 Orientation programme fo
for first year students August
1 Singing
ging competition (MUHS) 2009 1
BECON debate competition 2
Intercollegiate debate competition 2
“SIMILIA” by YMTHMC, Mumbai.
Pune homoeopathic
homoeo intercollegiate
quiz competition 2
5.3.3 Does the institution provide incentives for students who participate in
national / regional levels in sports and cultural events?
Incentives are given in the form of special leaves.
Providing infrastructure support.
Appropriate weightage in internal examinations.
Mentoring and training support.
Vision:
Providing quality Homoeopat
Homoeopathic
hic Education to enable students to undertake
Responsibilities and cope with challenges, problems & opportunities in Homoeopathy
through Active Learning and continued education with competence & concern to ensure
the practice of Holistic health.
Mission:
The mission statement of the college is “AudeSapere” meaning “Dare to be Wise
Wise” which
exhorts all Homoeopaths associated with the college to carry on the mission of curing the
sick dedicatedly.
6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive characteristics
in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve the
institutions tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?
Yes,the
the vision &mission statement of the college clearly highlights the buddingbud
Homoeopaths to carry forward their mission of curing the sick dedicatedly
&shoulder responsibilities and ability to cope with challenges and problems and
bring about Holistic health in the community.
The institute strives for achieving excellence thrthrough
ough its well formulated goals &
objectives to achieve the same which are:
Producing Homoeopaths who consider the patient holistically by
providing Homoeopathic Medical Education which aims at maintaining a
balance between humanistic medicine and technolo
technology.
To promote a holistic approach towards curative, preventive and
rehabilitative aspects of Homoeopathic medicines by ensuring quality,
comprehensive, continuous and personalized care to patients and
community at large.
To imbibe upon the staff and students students the spirit of research in
Homoeopathy.
* identifying organizational
organizational needs and striving to fulfill them
The organizational needs regarding good Infrastructure, use of latest technology,
Advanced Teaching-Learning
Learning Method and Research are achieved as per the
norms laid down by CCH& MUHS. The amendments are reviewed reg regularly and
appropriate strategies for any change are applied as and when required.
6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the institution vacant for more
than a year? It so,, state the reasons.
No.
3. Anti-ragging
ragging Committee 8. Ethics Committee
5. Discipline Committee
Principal
Administration Academics
Deputy Registrar
egistrar Department
Committees:
Local Management Committee
Student’s Council
Anti-ragging Committee
Library Advisory Committee
Discipline Committee
Women’s Complaint Committee
Research Committee
Ethics Committee
Curriculum Development Committee.
The
he members of these committees participate in planning and decision making
process of the institution. All these committees comprises of faculty and students.
Hence college follows culture of participative management.
6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated/ introduced in the University Act
and Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?
Not applicable
6.1.9 How does the institution groom leadership at various levels? Give details
The institution grooms leadership at various levels:
The Principal is at the top of hierarchy.
Department level: The faculties are appointed as HOD and co co-
coordinators of various committees of the department.
College level: HOD’s and Senior faculties are appointed as Members of
College Council Committee & also members of other college committees
as Co-coordinators
coordinators and Chairman.
The college encourages the teachers to take up leadership role at
University
iversity level as Chairman, as BOS, as BOE, as Executive Council, as
Academic Council and various other University Committees.
The students have the provision to be the coordinators and members of
number of committees of the college including Student Coun Council
Committee.
The teachers are also permitted to act as Officers or overall as
Coordinators at University exams, Moderators, Paper setters.
The institution encourages the committee members to participating in
planning &decision making process. Innovative
Innovative ideas & concepts are
appreciated and taken intoconsideration & implemented as required.
6.1.10 Has the institution evolved a knowledge management strategy which
encompass the following aspects such as access to: If yes, give details
* Information technologylogy
The institution has made provision of Computer facility, Servers, LAN,
WAN, Wi-Fi Fi facility, LCD’s and High Speed Internet.
* National Knowledge Network (NKN)
The I. T cell of the Trust has the provision of NKN which is extended to
all the Institutions.
ions.
* Data Bank
Question paper bank, library profile, Faculty profile provided on the
college website.
* Other open access resources along with effective intranet facilities with
unrestricted access to the learners
E-library,
library, online papers and journals,
journals, seminar presentations,
ERP is under planning.
6.1.11 How are the following values reflected in the functioning of the institution?
* Contributing to National Development
We are contributing to Human Resource Development through producing
competent & qu qualified
alified Homoeopathic Doctors (BHMS, MD)
Provision of Homoeopathic Health Care to the Needy.
Participation in Health Awareness Programmes in the form of rallies,
Medical camps, workshops and participation in the Programmes of
National Health Mission especially
especially AYUSH conducted by NSS
department of the college.
Health care strategies on the prevention, control and rehabilitation are
been formed.
Celebration of national days of importance like Independence Day,
republic day, doctors day etc.
* Fostering Global competencies among students
Communication skills, IT skills, Proficiency skills, exposure to modern
methods of diagnostic & therapeutics.
Competency to undertake research & survey work.
Competency to be an independent Homoeopathic practitioner anywhere in i
the world.
Competency to adapt to the trans
trans-cultural & trans-border
border diversities.
The above said competencies are provided through the teaching-learning
teaching
extension Programmes, training Programmes, organization of National
seminar, workshops and lectures by experts.
* Inculcating a sound value system among students
As rightly said Prevention is better than Cure, students are encouraged to
participate in Community based activities to spread awarenessamong the masses
about the prevention of Communicable & Non-communicable
No communicable diseases. Blood
donation camps are organized yearly. ‘Yoga as a Way of Life’ has been
inculcated in the everyday practice for the students. Tree plantation programme is
scheduled under the NSS activity.
* Promoting use of technology
Excellent IT facility, computers, instruments, Internet, Wi-Fi,
Excellent Wi
Computer based information, EMR, ICT in governance,
attendance tally, student records.
E-Library
Library
Homoeopathic Software like RADAR, HOMPATH
Patient’s Data Recording
6.1.13 What are the projected budgetary provisions towards teaching, health care
services,Research, faculty development etc.?
Sr. No Section Projected Budget
Management Committee
Principal
Academics Administration
Assistant
Assist Supporting
Professor Staff
Management Committee
Principal
Deputy
Registrar
HOD’s of Clinical
Exam Section
all 12 Committee IQAC All matters
departments Internal related to the
Proper Quality office
Assessment &
Proper functioning maintenance Administration
University
functioning of OPD’s &
of the Exams
Hospital
departments
* Is there a system for auditing health care quality and patient safety? If yes,
describe.
Yes, there is a system to inspect the health care quality and patient safety.
The institution has appointed a Clinical Committee to monitor all the necessary
health care services in the form of proper dispensing of medicines to the patients,
latestt medicine stock and equipment, hygienic and nutritional meals and healthy
environment. Fumigation at regular intervals, radiation safety measures and
proper sanitation facilities are practiced in the hospital & OPD. Feedback received
from the patients are analyzed and attended to by the authorities. Preferential
Consultation for the benefit of patients is arranged as and when required.
Centralized Registration System is implemented for the patient’s records. Hospital
has well defined SOP for the safety of its OPD and IPD patients.
The faculty, non-teaching
teaching & hospital staff, PG students & Interns follow
Biometric attendance system.
* How often are these review meetings held with the administrative staff?
The review meetings are held quarterly.
6.2.3 Does the institution conduct regular meetings of its various Authorities and
Statutorybodies? Provide details.
Yes,, regular meetings are conducted of various Committees:
Administrative meetings are conducted quarterly.
College Council meetings are conducted
c regularly
Intra & Inter departmental meetings are held to discuss student’s progress,
new projects and about advanced teaching learning methods.
Parent-teaching
teaching meeting are held to update the parents about student’s
performance, attendance and feedbacks.
fee
Alumni meet held annually.
Feedbacks from students, parents and alumni are taken periodically.
6.2.4 Does the institution have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it
designed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Yes,the
the institution has a pol
policy
icy to ensure quality in the form of IQAC.
Guidelines are evolved in accordance with the goals & objectives of the
institution and the current standards. Schedule of the meetings are planned
regularly to adopt best practices. Innovative plans in the thrust area are identified
and implemented. Feedbacks are collected from all the stakeholders, analyzed and
appropriate measures are taken to bring about desired outcome.
The IQAC monitors the quality measures of the institution by SWOC analysis,
recognizing benchmarks
nchmarks and suggesting advanced strategies in the quality up
gradation. The institute management, principal, HOD’s and the faculty take
initiative for assuring quality policy at all time.
6.2.5 Does the institution encourage its academic departments to function fu
independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?
Yes. The institution encourages the departments to function independently.
All the departments are given freedom to conduct regular intra and inter
departmental meetings. Monitoring
Monitoring of teaching learning methods, distribution of
syllabus, internal assessment, student’s projects and enrichment activities are
planned, initiated and implemented as per MUHS & CCH norms. Faculty
maintains Teacher’s Dairy and Monthly report are submitted
submitted to the administrative
authorities. Accountability is ensured by college and student council, exam
section and IQAC.
6.2.6 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed
by and/or against the institution? What were the cri critical
tical issues and verdicts of the
court on these issues?
No.
6.2.7 How does the institution ensure that the grievances/complaints are promptly
attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature
of grievances for promoting
promot better stakeholder-relationship?
The institution has formed a Grievance Cell to address stakeholder’s
grievances & complaints which are attended and resolved instantly. Suggestion
box for students as well as for patients are put up and their fe feedbacks
edbacks are analyzed
and implemented. Academic process is revised from the feed feed-backs
backs received like
exposure to more number of patients, increase in the number of seminars, and
6.2.11 Does the institution and hospitals have their own updated websites? If so,
is the information regarding faculty and their areas of specialization,
specialization, days of
availability, timings and consultation charges available on the website?
Yes.. The institution has its own website with all the latest information updated
regularly with respect to latest events, activities, staff profile, vision mission
statement, goals and objectives, research publications etc.
Website: https://www.homoeopathy.dypvp.edu.in
Details of FDP’s:
2 Refresher Programme 03
3 Workshops 43
6 Special Lectures 29
7 Any other 06
Total 221
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the
institution?List the important decisions.
The institution regularly assesses the performance
performance of its staff by the following
methods:
1. Performance appraisal by the Principal.
2. Performance appraisal by the HOD’s.
3. Submission of selfself-appraisal report by the faculty.
4. Appraisal of the performance of the faculty by student’s feedback.
The important nt decisions:
1. The faculty is encouraged to participate and contribute valuable
suggestions as a part of Member of various Committees.
2. Encouraging teachers to update their competencies and knowledge.
3. The faculty is provided with the required facilities on demand.
6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-non-teaching staff?
What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four
years? Give details.
The welfare schemes available for the teaching & non-teaching
non aching staff by
the institution are as follows:
1. Free Medical facility is provided to both teaching and non
non- teaching.
2. Paid Medical Leaves.
3. The institution offers incentives in the form of travelling allowance and
compensatory leaves for attending Seminar/Workshop
Seminar/Workshop to the faculty.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the institution for attracting and retaining
eminent staff?
Institution and management takes maximum measures to attract and retain
eminent faculty.
1. Performance appraisal by the Principal & appreciation and acceptance of
innovative idea.
2. Enrollment of the staff in various Committees and involvement in decision
making processes.
3. Academic, research, administrative autonomy.
4. Free Homoeopathic Medical facilities are provided.
5. Concessional medical facilities are provided to our staff in Dr.D.YPatil
Medical & Dental College.
6. Increment in the salary structure.
7. The institution offers incentives in the form of travelling allowance and
compensatory
y leaves for attending Seminar/Workshop to the faculty.
6.3.5 Has the institution conducted any gender audit during the last four years? If
yes, mention a few salient features.
Yes, the institution conducts gender audit and the details are as follows:
1. Staff :
2009 23 14
2010 22 17
2011 20 22
2012 23 21
2013 23 24
2014 25 23
2015 23 23
2. Students:
Year Male % Female %
2009 24 32 50 68
2010 15 20 60 80
2011 18 24 57 76
2012 18 24 57 76
2013 14 19 61 81
2014 16 16 84 84
There is increase in the number of female enrollment as seen from the above data.
Women empowerment is encourage by our institution in all aspects.
6.3.6 Does the institution conduct any gender Sensitizing Programmes for its
faculty?
Yes, the institution
n has formed Women’s Complaint Cell to prevent harassment at
work place. This cell addresses gender sensitization through Seminars
&Programmes. The institution encourages female students to participate in extra
extra-
curricular activities, sports, drama and to be
be a member of student’s council. Every
year International Women’s Day is celebrated to encourage women empowerment
and special lectures & camps are conducted for women.
6.3.7 How does the institution train its support staff in better communication skills
with patients?
Health care system comprises of technical and functional aid. Case taking,
diagnosis of the disease and appropriate treatment forms the technical aspect of
health care. Whereas the services delivered to the patient in the form of attention
and
nd care that brings ease at the psychological aspect is the functional aid of the
health care quality system. The supporting staff is trained in all the aspects from
improving the communication skills to providing emergency care to the patients.
The institution
ution organizes.
organizes Orientation Programmes and Training in
communication skills, manner & etiquettes for the support staff.
6.3.8 Whether the research interests of teaching faculty displayed in the respective
department?
Yes. The ongoing and completed resea research
rch projects of teaching faculty are
displayed in the respective departments.
6.3.9 Do faculty members mentor junior faculty and students?
A good teacher focuses not on the compliance but on the connection and
relationship with his student. He understands that the key to unlock the hidden
talent in his student is by developing a positive relationship which will eventually
maximize the learning potential of his student. Every faculty member strives to
the best of their ability in inculcating this healthy relationship
relationship and encourage
students to gain thorough knowledge of Homoeopathy and serve the society with
dignity.
he senior faculty mentors the junior faculty by giving their feedback on Demo
The Demo-
lectures, and also guiding them in various academic, clinical an and research
activities.
6.4 Financial
ial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and
efficient use of financial resources?
The institution has a well
well-established
established mechanism for internal & external
audit.
Administrative
strative Audit is carried every year to monitor the effective & efficient use
of financial resources.
6.4.2 Does the institution have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give
details.
Yes.
The institution has appointed D.B. Gandhi& Associates (Chartered
hartered Accountant)
tocarry out financial audit every year.
Stock audit is carried out by the Internal College Stock Verification Committee.
6.4.3 Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any audit
objections, if so, how were they
th addressed?
Yes. The institution’s accounts are audited regularly and noobjections regarding
the audit have been reported so far.
6.4.4 Provide the audited statement of accounts with details of expenses for
academics, research and administrative activities
activities of the last four years.
Sr. No. Year Overall Expenses for Academics/
Research/ Administration
1. 2009
2009-10 1,01,15,277.00
2. 2010
2010-11 98,25,774.50
3. 2011
2011-12 1,17,02,464.50
4. 2012
2012-13 1,44,99,620.00
5. 2013
2013-14 1,83,37,225.00
6. 2014
2014-15 2,07,00,255.00
6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the institution for resource mobilization.
The Tuition fees collected from the UG and PG students is the major source of
resource mobilization for the college. The fee structure is decided according to the
ShikshanShulkaSamiti
lkaSamiti guidelines.
6.5.3 Is there a central unit within the institution to review the teaching-learning
teaching
process in an Ongoing manner? Give details of its structure, methodologies of
operations and outcomes?
Yes, The College has an IQAC as well as a Homoeopathic Education &
Technology Unit which reviews teaching-learning
teaching learning method & process.
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of
students from disadvantaged section of the society?
Mentor mentee system
stem as well as regular internal examinations helps the institute
to monitor academic growth of students from disadvantaged section of the
society.
6.5.8 Are there effective mechanisms to conduct regular clinical audit of the
teaching hospital? Give detai
details.
Yes. Clinical committee of the college meets to monitor the clinical work in the
hospital and suggest improvement in the same. Patient’sfeedback also helps in
improving services at various levels. Clinical committee has laid down SOP’s for
OPD and IPD.. Hospital Infection Control Committee also gives its
recommendations.
6.5.9 Has the institution or hospital been accredited by any other
national/international body?
No. The institution or hospital has not been accredited by any other
national/international
al body.
6.5.10 Does the hospital have institutional and individual insurance schemes to
cover Indemnity claims?
Not at present.
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
Yes. The institution
institution conducts Green Audit of its campus and facilities
every year.
Outside experts are invited from environmental science to visit the
college who conduct the Green Audit.
Tree-plantation
plantation program is organized every year as part of NSS activity
of the college
lege wherein a good amount of trees are planted every year.
The institute has hired gardeners for maintaining the plants and greenery
of the college campus.
The institution has its own Medicinal herbal garden wherein different
species of plants have been planted.
p
The college celebrates World Environment Day every year to keep alive
the consciousness of importance of trees in students and staff.
The college NSS has also undertaken SwachBharat andSwastha Bharat
Abhiyan in the last academic year where in stre stress
ss is laid on
environmental cleanliness and the students are motivated to maintain the
college campus clean and full of greenery.
This committee undertakes activities to maintain the greenery, trees and
plantation which controls pollution and makes campus eco friendly
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campuseco
campuseco-
friendly?
Maintenance of trees and pharmacy garden.
Avoiding air pollution by parking the vehicles outside the campus.
Water harvesting is under planning and use of STP for water conservation.
Avoiding unnecessary use of papers for examination purpose.
Planning of tree plantation programme every year.
Planning solar panels for energy conservation.
Use of computers and internet
∗ Energy conservation –
Fans are used as per requirement.
LED lights are used instead of bulbs.
Classrooms are well-ventilated.
well
Adequate sunlight prevents unnecessary use of electricity hence we
conserve energy.
Tree plantation in the college campus helps
helps keeping the campus as well as
college well ventilated.
Teaching hospitals and hostels are in same campus. This ensures minimal
use of vehicles.
Well maintained Herbal garden which addadds to ecofriendliness.
Use of renewable energy-
energy
Use of solar panels for heating has been proposed and planned.
Street lightening through LEDs.
∗Water harvesting-
Rain water harvesting system is been planned for proper utilization of rain
water.
The campus of the college is planned in such a way that it enables the
free-flow
flow of rain water to the water body, thus avoiding water
water-logging.
These strategies
ategies have enhanced the ground water level and inflow of rain
water to the natural water body.
Also the collected rain water is used for irrigating herbal garden.
∗Solar panels – Installation and use of solar panels is in planning.
∗Plantation - Botanical
Botanica or Medicinal significance-
Pharmacy Department of the college has got a Medicinal Herbal plant
garden which is properly maintained. Also the sister institutionnamely
institution
Ayurvedic college has herbal and medicinal gardens.
It helps the students of II-BHMS to get
et the knowhow of medicinal plants.
College undertakes tree plantation program every year as a part of its
NSS activities wherein a wide variety of medicinal plants are planted
every year.
∗ Efforts for Carbon neutrality
neutrality-
All facilities are present under one roof to avoid use of vehicle and this
avoids pollution.
As far as possible vehicles are parked outside the campus
Pharmacy medicinal plant garden is present in college where in wide
variety
iety of plants are planted every year which helps in carbon neutrality
and maintaining the college campus pollution free. Neem, Tulsi help in
consuming considerable amount of Co2 and harmful gases.
B. Teaching-
Teaching Learning:
Institution
nstitution has established its own FDP Cell called Homoeopathic education and
Technology Unit (HETU) wherein a variety of FDP’s are organized for faculty as
well as students related to newest teaching-learning
teaching techniques.
Wide variety of innovative teaching
teaching-learning
learning methods have been
adopted by all the departments like small group discussions,
microteaching of the subject, PBL, OSCE, integrated horizontal
and vertical teaching, clinical meets etc.
Language
age lab a well as computer lab has been established for
weaker students.
Institution has witnessed a gradual progr progression
ession in teaching-
teaching
learning from
from mere didactic lectures to use of ICT techniques like
power-points.
points.
C. Research:
MOU has been signed with Dr. D. D.Y.
Y. Patil college of Ayurveda,
Pune for a research project aiming at integrated study of the two
alternative systems of medicine.
Students are encouraged to undertake in-house
in house research projects as
well as apply for short term grants for research by MUHS.
D. Infrastructure:
frastructure:
The college has a state-of-art
state art infrastructure for faculty as well as
students.
It has got one of the best infrastructures amongst all other
Homoeopathic medical colleges in India.
E. Student Support:
All college committees have student and femal female
representatives which form a bridge between administration
and students.
F. Governance:
Special FDP Cell called Homoeopathic Education Technology
Unit (HETU) has been set up which organizes wide variety of
FDP’s for its faculty.
7.3 Best Practices
Academics:
Standardized
rdized case record proforma followed uniformly by all
departments for all years.
Orientation--cum-Induction
Induction program for fresher’s wherein college
handbook is given to each and every student containing information
regarding Graduate Attributes of the college,
college, its vision and mission
statement, goals and objectives, rules and regulations, code of conduct
etc
Governance:
IQAC Cell has been established for maintaining the quality of
medical education imparted and the facilities provided to the
students to transform them in to good doctors.
7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices that have contributed to better
academic and administrative functioning of the institution.
1. Conducting regular interna
internall examination though been discontinued by
MUHS.
2. Standardized
rdized Case Taking & Clinical Examination Proforma.
BEST PRACTICE -I
1. Title of the Practice:
Objectives:
To improve overall result of students ts in Final MUHS
Examination.
To help students keep up with the curriculum as well as the
syllabus
Intended outcome:
Help identify weaker students and concentrate on them to
improve their performance in final university examination.
Help identify fast learners
rners and encourage them to conduct
seminars, take part in inter-collegiate
collegiate quiz competitions,
debates etc.
3. The Context
4. The Practice
Our college conducts regular
regular internal examinations inspite the MUHS has
cancelled it since last five years. College conducts 2 periodicals and 1
Resources:
Human
Stationary
Logistic
Best Practice – II
1. Title of the Practice
Standardized Case Taking & Clinical Examin
Examination
ation Proforma.
4. The Practice
All students of III- IV BHMS have the copy of standard case record
Proforma with them.
Every student carries
carr this Proforma during all their clinical postings.
Sample case record Proforma is explained to all students during their pre
clinic posting in II year BHMS.
According
ng to their clinical posting of particular subject like Medicine,
Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology detailed examinations of respective
systems are explained.
Maximum details are incorporated in this book regarding case taking and
case working.
With help of this standard case record Proforma students do their clinical
learning for more than 300 cases during their academics.
5. Evidence of success
Because of this booklet each student possesses
posses the ideal, standard,
uniform case record Proforma.
This is important
important guide for them to have best knowledge to study
how to deal with all types of cases.
Being standard for all departments and all years there is uniformity
in clinical teaching on the part of college.
There is smooth clinical training without confusion since everybody
follows a standard uniform case record Proforma.
There is improvement in the case taking from II- IV BHMS which
is exhibited in their case workings and handling the different
varieties of patients during their study course, university exams and
in practice.
At the time of completion of internship, all students have good
command and confidence about the knowledge they get during their
clinical postings.
6. Problems encountered
untered and resources required
Problems encountered: No problems encountered.
Resources required implementing the practice
Human
Stationary
Logistic
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS:
i.e.: that is
ROTP: Re-Orientation
Orientation Training Programme.