The digitalisation of Higher education has brought a lot of changes in the way we teach and learn. The benefits of course out do the risks involved. Shared Dr. Sendilkumar. B, Dean, and Director-Health Sciences, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu in an exclusive conversation with Sheeba Chauhan of Elets News Network. Edited excerpts:
Your Institution is committed to offering education in the most professional manner and one that ensures enormous growth potential to the students. Please let us know how School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF) is standing out from the rest.
The major strengths of the School of Allied Health Sciences are its strong institutional base & reputation both nationally &internationally, high-class pre-clinical and clinical Laboratories, Research & Development on a priority basis, exposure to high profile professionals and peers, special expertise, and us of high-end technology. The skill-based curriculum, training, and competencies achieved by graduates in their respective fields through our institution have helped students reach an esteemed rank in their chosen fields. Apart from getting a degree on completion, additional certification through Online free courses through Coursera, Edx, and SWAYAM and value-added courses offer them better placement opportunities. Career guidance and placements, and skill enhancement courses are also being offered to students to help them keep in pace with International standards.
Can you elaborate on the MoUs signed with renowned organisations and how it benefits the students?
We have around 30 National and International MoUs that have helped our students to gain wider exposure both in terms of academics and soft skills. They are prepared to be industry ready through our collaborations.
Apart from postings and internships that yield their hands-on experience, we utilise the industry people for additional Certified industry-specific and industry-designed courses that train the students for specific Industry needs. For example, optometry students are offered Industry specific courses by organisations like Bausch and Lomb, which is a leading international Contact Lens company, another example is Siemens Healthineers which offers industry specific courses for Radiography and Anesthesia Technology students. These courses help in increasing the value of their resume.
The World Education Summit has been igniting transformation in the education industry since its initial edition. What are your thoughts on being a part of the 26th edition of this global platform on 4-5 July in New Delhi?
I have been associated with Elets for the past 6 years. Their contribution to society as a knowledge-sharing platform over the last two decades has been tremendous. The conferences organised by Elets have always helped us build our networks and I always look forward to participating in all their events.
