Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 14: Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College hosted the Dr M L Memorial Dhawale Oration and POTENTIA '25, along with the Muller's Young Research Award for the Best Student Researcher, Muller’s Excellent Researcher Award for the best postgraduate researcher and Muller’s Researcher of the Year Award to the best faculty researcher from July 12 to 14.
The POTENTIA 2025, commenced with the inaugural ceremony on July 12 in Father Muller auditorium, Deralakatte.
Muller’s Excellent Researcher Award and Muller’s Researcher of the Year Award witnessed poster and paper presentations by the 28 postgraduates and 16 faculty of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College on July 12. The Muller's Young Researcher Award witnessed paper and poster presentations from students of various Homoeopathic Medical Colleges like Sri Sai Ram HMC, Yenepoya HMC, Alva’s HMC, L R Shah HMC, A M Shaikh HMC, Bharati Vidyapeeth HMC on July 13, 33 undergraduate students participated in the competition.
The audience witnessed a series of academic and research activities highlighting the talents and efforts of participants nationwide.
The inaugural programme of the Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Oration was held on July 14. Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, principal welcomed the gathering. The chief guest for the event was Fr Ajith Menezes, administrator, Father Muller medical college who delivered an insightful message on the occasion. The guest of honour Dr Anand Kapse, director, Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Trust Hospital, Palghar, Mumbai was the Keynote speaker. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, presided over the programme and addressed the gathering.
The programme concluded with the prize distributions and awarding of the Muller Young Researcher Award for the best student researcher, Muller’s Excellent Researcher Award for the best postgraduate researcher and Muller’s Researcher of the Year Award to the best faculty researcher.
Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta administrator, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital and Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions congratulated the winners and conveyed to keep up the research work in Homoeopathic system of medicine
Dr Arun Varghese, assistant professor, Department of Materia Medica was awarded Muller’s Researcher of the Year award.
Dr Akshay Nair, postgraduate student, Department of Repertory was awarded Muller’s Excellent Researcher Award
Muthu Valliammmai Nachiappan, intern of Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College was awarded as the winner for Muller's Young Researcher Award 2025.
Dr Anand Kapse, director, Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Trust Hospital, Palghar, Mumbai served as the keynote speaker and shared his valuable perspectives with the audience. He emphasized on contributions of Dr ML Dhawale. He emphasized the need for homeopathy to reach the grassroots level, particularly the underprivileged sections of society.
Stressing the importance of scientific homeopathy, he shared his enriching experiences under the ICR (Institute of Clinical Research). He presented clinical cases that illustrated the concept of ideal cure and also underlined the relevance and application of the Standardized Case Record (SCR) through a detailed case discussion. He also advocated for integrated learning and collaboration between experts in Homeopathy and Allopathy to enhance patient care and holistic treatment approaches.