Mangaluru: A.J. Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Mangaluru organized a ‘Inauguration and Orientation Programme of Allied Health Sciences: Batch 2016-17’ on 5th October 2016 at A.J. Auditorium.
The event was presided over by the Dr. A.J. Shetty, President of Laxmi Memorial Education Trust and Founder, A.J. Group of Institutions. Prof. (Dr.) Francis N.P. Monteiro, Principal, A.J. Institute of Allied Health Sciences welcomed the gathering and stressed on the need for students to cultivate the habit of dedication and sincerity towards their chosen profession. Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Hegde, Dean, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre highlighted on the importance of allied health science courses in health care. He emphasized that allied courses are integral part of healthcare delivery system.
Former Dean, Prof. (Dr.) M. Ramesh Pai motivated the newly joined students to become trendsetters in their chosen field. Dr. Muktha M. Pai, Professor of Pathology, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre delivered the orientation address and enlightened the new entrants and their parents regarding the responsibilities and opportunities in relation to various allied health science courses.
President of L.M.E.T and Founder of A.J. Group of Institutions, Dr. A.J. Shetty, delivered the Presidential address and elaborated on ‘Vision and Mission of A.J. Group of Institutions’ and enthused the students to study hard and become the best in the field thereby rendering their humane services to the poorer and marginalized sections of the society. He assured the students of management’s continuous support in achieving their educational goals.
A.J. Institute of Allied Health Sciences trains students in wide array of allied health science courses such as M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology, B.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology, B.Sc. Perfusion Technology, B.Sc. Optometry, B.Sc. Respiratory Care Technology, B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology, B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology, B.Sc. Neuro Science Technology, and B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology. Students from various parts of Southern India and some students from other parts of the world have enrolled for allied health science courses of bath 2016-17.
Yogesh Vaghela, Lecturer, Department of Optometry proposed the vote of thanks and Tripthi Uchil, Lecturer, compered the entire orientation programme.
