Meenakshi College of Allied Health Sciences (MCAHS), MAHER, organised the seventh day of its Student Induction Programme (SIP) 2026 on 8 September 2026, featuring sessions on eye health, intellectual property rights and multidisciplinary healthcare, followed by the valedictory function.
As part of the National Eye Fortnight observance, Mr. Mageshwaran E., M.Optom., Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (ACS), delivered a session on optometry, eye health, vision screening and the early detection of ocular disorders. Prof. Dr. Ponmurugan, Dean, Doctoral Studies and IPR, MAHER, subsequently highlighted the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in research, innovation and academic activities.
Faculty members from Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCHRI) introduced students to the roles of the Departments of Pharmacology, Pathology and Emergency Medicine in diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
The programme concluded with the valedictory function presided over by Prof. Dr. V. Ramnath, Principal, MCAHS, who congratulated the students on completing the induction programme and encouraged them as they embarked on their academic journey. The final day provided valuable insights into vision care, research, innovation and multidisciplinary healthcare, supporting students’ academic and professional development.
