The Medical Education Unit (MEU) of Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCH&RI) organized a one-day training program on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on March 6, 2025. The programme aimed to educate participants on the ethical and scientific principles of GCP, its importance in clinical research, and the regulatory requirements for conducting clinical trials. The program commenced with an insightful introduction to GCP and its significance in clinical research, presented by Dr. Parimala K., HOD of Pharmacology at MMCHRI. Subsequently, Dr. Karthick V. P., Associate Professor of Pharmacology at SRMC, led engaging sessions on ethical principles in clinical research and clinical trial design. Dr. Rajesh R., Professor of Dermatology at MMCHRI, provided an in-depth overview of the roles and responsibilities involved in clinical trials. The post-lunch session featured a lecture on informed consent process by Dr. Shankar K., HOD of Community Medicine at MMCHRI, ensuring participants understood its critical role in research. Dr. Pachamuthu Balakrishnan, Professor & Chief Scientist of Infectious Diseases, MAHER, covered essential topics such as documentation, safety reporting, and adverse events, highlighting the importance of thorough record-keeping in clinical trials. The program concluded with a comprehensive session by Dr. Punitha V. C., Research Coordinator, MMCHRI, who discussed the role of regulatory bodies and the consequences of GCP non-compliance.
