Medical education in India represents a comprehensive and systematically structured continuum designed to develop physicians who are clinically competent, ethically grounded, and responsive to societal healthcare needs. Beginning with the MBBS course (4.5 years followed by a compulsory one-year internship) and progressing through postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/MCh) training, the entire framework functions under the regulatory purview of the National Medical Commission (NMC). The adoption of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) ensures an integrated model that harmonises foundational sciences, clinical exposure, community engagement, and the cultivation of professionalism.
A key objective of medical education is to prepare physicians capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while remaining attuned to evolving public health priorities. Although its foundational principles remain universal, the curriculum must retain the agility to adapt to scientific advances, emerging health challenges, and institutional requirements.
Within this framework, the Medical Education Unit (MEU), SVIMS-SPMCW, Tirupati, plays a pivotal role in strengthening academic standards and enhancing the quality of medical teaching and learning. The MEU conducts the Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) and the Curriculum Implementation Support Programme (CISP) for faculty members of SVIMS, SPMCW, BIRRD, and Sri Padmavathi Children's Heart Centre, under the esteemed observership of Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
As mandated by the NMC, successful completion of these programmes is essential for all faculty members seeking eligibility for academic promotion. Through its sustained efforts, the MEU nurtures a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development, reinforcing the institution's commitment to high-quality medical training.
| S.No | Name of the Member | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Usha Kalawat, Principal & Professor & HOD, Clinical Virology | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr Arpana Bhide, Professor, Physiology | Pre-clinical Specialty |
| 3 | Dr Vijaya Chandra Reddy Konda | Professor, Pharmacology Para-clinical Specialty |
| 4 | Dr Alladi Mohan, Senior Professor & HOD, Medicine | Medical Specialty |
| 5 | Dr Y. Mutheeswaraiah, Professor & HOD, General Surgery | Surgical Specialty |
| 6 | Dr V. Manolasya, Associate Professor, Medicine | Medical Specialty |
| 7 | Dr B. Hari Prasad, Professor, General Surgery | Surgical Specialty |
| 8 | Dr B. Sri Hari Rao, Professor, General Surgery | MEU Coordinator |
| 9 | Samhitha Reddy Boyanapally | Student Representative |
| 10 | Sai Deekshitha Rani Madhuri | Student Representative |
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Usha Kalawat | Principal, SVIMS-SPMCW - Chairman |
| 2 | Dr B. SriHari Rao | MEU Coordinator |
| 3 | Dr Aprna R. Bitla | Registrar, Professor & HOD, Biochemistry |
| 4 | Dr Sharan B Singh | Professor & HOD, Physiology |
| 5 | Dr N. Siva Rama Krishna | Professor & HOD, Surgical GE - Co-Coordinator |
| 6 | Dr S. B. Amarnath | Professor & HOD, ENT |
| 7 | Dr M. M. Suchitra | Professor, Biochemistry |
| 8 | Dr N. Sharvani | Professor, Physiology |
| 9 | Dr D. S. Sujith Kumar | Professor, Community Medicine - Co-Coordinator |
| 10 | Dr Silpa Kadiyala | Professor, Radio-diagnosis |
| 11 | Dr D. Ravi Sankar | Professor, Community Medicine |
| 12 | Dr V. Chandrasekhar | Associate Professor, Community Medicine |
| 13 | Dr G. Visweswara Rao | Associate Professor, Community Medicine |
| 14 | Dr V. Siva Kumar | Associate Professor, Pathology |
| 15 | Dr M. C. Narendra | Associate Professor, General Surgery |
| 16 | Dr N. Ramakrishna | Assistant Professor, Clinical Virology |
| 17 | Dr G. Ravindra Kumar | Assistant Professor, Pharmacology |
| 18 | Dr V. Harika | Assistant Professor, Microbiology |
| 19 | Dr M. Alekhya | Assistant Professor, Pathology |
Total Workshops Conducted: 5 RBCW & 2 BCME
Total Workshops Conducted: 4
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