909) Leisure Time - Memories: From the website of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh: Setting up/establishing of the Physiology Department and the new Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) Campus by my late father Dr. J.N. Prasad:
I happened to visit the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) website for some material for a post which I was working on and I was pleasantly surprised to find the following information about the Physiology Department, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh.
My father Dr. J.N. Prasad was the first Senior Professor/Chairman to join the JNMC on 2nd October 1962 and the Medical College traces its date of establishment from the date of his joining.
The Department of Physiology which he headed was, in fact the first Department to be set up in the newly envisaged Medical College.
Working from the old Physics Department building of the AMU, he was instrumental in planning the layout of the new Medical College Campus, the medical equipment, teaching facilities etc. I remember that there were extensive meetings with the architects, the doctors of the JNMC, the equipment suppliers. Everything was meticulously planned, including the Onion domes, which are an integral part of Muslim architecture, the Car Parking areas et al.
He even went on to officiate as the Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University for some time.
The following excerpt is taken from the Aligarh Muslim University website:
"The Department of Physiology is the primary department to have been started when J.N. Medical College came into existence on 2nd October 1962. Prof. J.N. Prasad, M.D. (Physiology), M.S. (OPhth) joined the department as Chairman along with Dr. Wajihul Hasan, MBBS as Demonstrator. Physiology Department is shifted to present building in June 1971 from the old Department of Physice of the Aligarh Muslim University.
150 students in MBBS and 40 BDS students are admitted every year since 1996 and are undergoing teaching/training of Physiology. MD and PhD (Physiology) was started in 1973. Every year 5 Post Graduate students are admitted. The degree of MBBS and MD Physiology is recognised by the Medical Council of India.
There are three laboratories namely Human, Haematology and Mammalian/Amphibian for the UG and PG students as recommended by the Medical Council of India. The main field of research in the department is on clinical physiology. The Department has produced one Ph.D (Physiology) and 44 MD (Physiology) since 1973.
The Faculty members are actively engaged in research work and have published more than 250 papers in National and International journals. Faculty of the department has received National level awards in cardiovascular and Medical Education.
Many teachers are honoured by International fellowship of different countries to attend conferences and workshops related to Physiology and Medical Education.
Department also provides Neurophysiological support to the hospital patients in the form of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA), Electromyography (EMG) and Visual Evoked Potential (VEP).
The Department has recently started Computer Assisted Amphibian Lab (CAAL), inaugurated by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. Zamiruddin Shah."
Links to other posts under Leisure time "Memories" on this blog:
1) Leisure Time (Memories): A photo-journey to Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad: The residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi from 1918-1930
2) Leisure Time: Memories: My father Late Dr. J.N. Prasad's visit to our residence in Mumbai
Links to other posts under Leisure time "Memories" on this blog:
1) Leisure Time (Memories): A photo-journey to Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad: The residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi from 1918-1930
2) Leisure Time: Memories: My father Late Dr. J.N. Prasad's visit to our residence in Mumbai
Links to some short stories on this Blog by Rajeev Prasad:
Anil Gupta has commented:
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Thank you, Anil.
DeleteRattan Nath has commented:
ReplyDelete"My sister received the gold medal for Physiology. I remember your mom used to drive up in her Fiat to pick you guys--later just Raka--from school."
That's right Rattan. It's a memory you have rekindled from way, way back, a long time ago. Thanks.
DeleteJayashree Mukherjee has commented:
ReplyDelete"Good to know . Proud moment!"
Thank you, Boudi.
DeleteChoudhary Roy S has commented:
ReplyDelete"Fathers achievement in the development of country, certainly a matter of grace n pride for the son and vice versa."
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment.
DeleteBarun Kumar Kundu has commented:
ReplyDelete"DEAR RAJIV, Your Dad's excruciating days in shaping AMU and making it a great center of learning, it's memory has been well revived by his worthy son, who too spend long hours finding out what his GREAT DAD did, when he is no more. DAD was definitely a tough nut to crack and very hard headed. He could accomplish anything, when we just could not bear the times. It's really worth remembering him and his achievements, which lay buried in AMU."
Thank you so much, Barun for your kind words about the formative years of the Medical College . It was a memory that got revived when I came across the detail so meticulously put up by the present ADMINS of the AMU website.
DeleteSaroj Nanda has commented:
ReplyDelete"Your father has indeed contributed a lot to the Medical College and AMU. I consider myself fortunate that I knew him and also got treatment from him. A very kind and noble person."
Thank you so much, Nandaji for your beautiful sentiment.
DeleteRaj Kumar Srivastava has commented:
ReplyDelete"A virtual mine of memories and information 👍🏻
Like your blog 😊"
Thank you, Raj. The ADMIN has done a great piece of work finding out facts about all the departments of the Medical College.
DeleteMita Banerjee has commented:
ReplyDelete"Proud moment indeed 🙏"
Thank you so much, Mitaji.
DeleteVineeta Jain has commented:
ReplyDelete"Wow Rajiv! You must be sooo proud of Uncle!"
I was quite surprised to see this little detail on the AMU website. The Admin has given a good account of the date of his joining and starting the medical college. I was quite moved by the narrative, Vineeta.
DeleteNisha Shrotria has commented:
ReplyDelete"Proud moment."
It was quite a pleasant surprise, Nisha. Rekindled very old memories.
DeleteRupak Mukherjee has commented:
ReplyDelete"Wonderful find!"
Thank you, Rupak.
DeleteKapil Kaul has commented:
ReplyDelete"Remember him reminiscing a lot about his time in AMU. Had long discussions with him, whenever I visited Lucknow."
Brought back old memories, Kapil. The JNMC has not forgotten the primary contributors to it's establishment. The college started functioning on the date of his joining in 1962. The website Admin has clearly indicated it after so many years. I was rather impressed.
DeleteVishnu Chandra Bajpai has commented:
ReplyDelete"Nice to know that your father contributed so fulsomely in growth and development of a reputed institution like AMU."
Thank you, Sir.
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