Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India, signs MoU with St George’s University, Grenada
Dr Calum Macpherson, Vice Provost for International Program Development at St George's University, shakes hands with Dr M R Jayaram, Chairman, Ramaiah Group of Institutions (Photo: Business Wire) |
The two institutions have
agreed to develop collaborative activities in academic areas of mutual
interest, paving the way for students of Ramaiah to study at SGU in future. A
Joint Medical Degree Program is in development – to be launched in January of
2019 – wherein RMC will teach the first year of SGU’s five-year medical
programme to its students. Those who successfully meet the promotion
requirements will continue the Doctor of Medicine programme in Grenada, or in
the UK as part of the Keith B Taylor Global Scholars Programme – in partnership
with Northumbria University. They will then complete their clinical training in
the US, UK and Grenada.
“The collaboration between
Ramaiah and SGU will open up new frontiers for Indian students, who will be
exposed to both Eastern and Western culture and benefit from a truly global
perception of healthcare”
The MOU also expresses support
for a student exchange programme, enabling scholars, graduates and undergraduates
from RMC to spend time at SGU, and vice-versa. Faculty and administrative staff
will also be able to take part in the exchange programme, and the two
universities will conduct collaborative research projects. Short-term,
customized courses for students on credit transfer or study abroad programmes
will also be facilitated.
Commenting on the signing of
the MOU, Dr G Richard Olds, President of SGU, said, “The breadth of this
agreement is testament to the benefit it will bring to both institutions. A
well-rounded medical education is the foundation of any successful doctor’s
career, and international experience is an important component of that
training. I am delighted that our students will have the opportunity to train
at Ramaiah Medical College and look forward to welcoming their students to our
True Blue Campus”.
Noting the benefits of
international partnerships, Dr Naresh Shetty, President of the International
Program at RMC, said, “The collaboration between Ramaiah and SGU will open up
new frontiers for Indian students, who will be exposed to both Eastern and
Western culture and benefit from a truly global perception of healthcare”.
St. George’s University is a
centre of international education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries
to the island of Grenada, West Indies. SGU is affiliated with educational
institutions worldwide, including in the United States, the United Kingdom,
Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
SGU has contributed over 18,000
physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business
professionals who are practicing across the world. The University programs are
accredited and approved by many governing authorities.
Ramaiah Medical College (RMC)
was established in 1979 with the vision of providing quality education to all.
The College is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
(RGUHS), Karnataka and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). To
meet the need of training the next generation of doctors, the Ramaiah Medical
College Hospital (RMCH) was set up on the campus in 1984. The Hospital
accommodates 1,331 beds and offers all super specialties.
The College is well-equipped
with the latest infrastructure, technology-enabled classrooms and advanced
laboratories, and continually focuses on teaching, clinical practice, and
research.
Source : Business Wire |https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180321005995/en/Ramaiah-Medical-College-Bangalore-India-signs-Memorandum
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India, signs MoU with St George’s University, Grenada
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