Manipal, July 09: The Dental Council of India has initiated steps to reintroduce internship and also to make three months of rural posting compulsory, according to the DCI president Dr Dibyendu Mazumdar.
At the inaugural function of the XI National Post Graduate Convention of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists at Fortune Inn Valley View on Saturday, Dr Mazumdar said that the Union Health Ministry had been informed of the decision.
“I have already met Union Health Minister, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad in this connection and told him of the need to bring back the internship programme,” Dr Mazumdar said and added, “The minister has agreed to reintroduce the programme”.
Incidentally, the DCI had in 2007 scrapped internship to make BDS a five year course. Kerala was the only state, which continued with the system of internship in its government dental colleges keeping it on par with the medical course. The Kerala chapter of the Indian Dental Association had gone to court against the decision to scrap the internship.
Dr. Mazumdar, the new President of the Council said a team had gone around the country taking the opinion on the reintroduction from faculty, students and mananagement. To his pleasant surprise, they all wanted it to be brought back. He stressed the need for internship/house surgeon for one year after the completion of four years under graduation BDS course.
The need for dental treatment in rural setup with compulsory postings of three months has been on the top of his agenda which is backed by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs. In addition to this he stressed the need for the colleges to coordinate with the primary health centers for catering to patients who are underprivileged and needy. He highlighted the importance and scope of research in the field of oral pathology which has to be utilised to the fullest by all.
The need for dental treatment in rural setup with compulsory postings of three months has been on the top of his agenda which is backed by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs. In addition to this he stressed the need for the colleges to coordinate with the primary health center for catering to patients who are underprivileged and the needy. He highlighted the importance and scope of research in the field of oral pathology which has to be utilised to the fullest by all the faculty and staff.
Dr. Ramdas Pai, the Chancellor of Manipal University declared the XI National PG convention of IAOMP Open. Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor in his address said, “Manipal University encourages such conventions and workshops where the faculty gets an opportunity to update themselves with the everchanging knowledge of a subject”.
Dr. Purushotham Nainani, President of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, highlighted the need for such theme based conventions particularly for post graduates as it is a forum for exchange of scientific ideas of highest standard.
The convention is being attended by over 600 delegates from across the country. Dean of Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Dr Nirmala Rao welcomed the gathering and gave an overview of the two-day meet. Dr Raghu Ramanathan, Organising Secretary and HoD, Oral Pathology proposed the vote of thanks.
President Dental Council of India, Dr Dibyendu Mazumdar addressing the gathering at the XI National Post Graduate Convention of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists at Fortune Inn Valley View on Saturday
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