Udupi: Manipal University & FAIMER launch leadership programme
- Media Release
Manipal, Sep 23, 2014: The Manipal University, Manipal and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), Philadelphia, USA launched a leadership programme in inter-professional education during the function held at counselling hall of University Building here on Monday September 22.
Manipal University-FAIMER International Institute for Leadership in Inter-professional Education (MUFIILIPE), the first one of its kind in the region, emphasizes on the development of leadership competencies for inter professional practice (IPP).
The two-year fellowship programme includes 2 annual one-week residential sessions at Manipal University, here and two 11-month online learning sessions which follow the residential sessions.
The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of FAIMER regional institutes associate director Ralf Gravesand Manipal University vice-chancellor Dr K Ramnarayan,.
The pro-vice chancellor Dr Vinod Bhat released the promotional material and Ralf Graves launched the MUFIILIPE website.
MUFIILIPE course director Dr Ciraj A M explained the objectives and outline of the course.
The pro-vice chancellor Dr Surendra Shetty presented a memento to the chief guest.
Dr Sudhakar Nayak welcomed the gathering and Dr Anand R proposed the vote of thanks.