Delhi pharmaceutical sciences and research university organized an orientation programme for the newly admitted pharmacy & physiotherapy students at the university premises on 30th July 2018. The major objective of the programme was to make the students aware of the academic aspects of the course, the rules and regulations of the Institute and ensuring parental participation in monitoring the performance and progress of the students.
The programme was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Shri. Virendra kumar, IAS, Director, DTTE, New Delhi, Prof. Ramesh. K. Goyal, Vice-chancellor of the university and other dignitaries.
Shri. Virendra kumar, while delivering a speech on this occasion motivated the students regarding their role and future in the physiotherapy and pharmaceutical sciences and other healthcare professions. He stressed the importance of dedication to one’s profession and the need to have proper planning before taking up and implementing any project.
In his brief address to the students, the Vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Ramesh. K. Goyal expressed delight over the fact that University is growing day by day using multidisciplinary approach. He stressed clean and transparent approach to the administration for smooth functioning of the university. He also discussed about NAPS, Swayam and MOOCs programme and informed that University is planning to start PG diploma and degree courses in Biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars as well as some certificate courses for the students of degree and diploma courses via choice based system.
Prof. Raman Dang, Registrar of the University briefed the students about the rules and regulations of the institute and motivated the students to be regular and sincere towards studies and profession.
Prof. D.P. Pathak, Director, Delhi Institute of pharmaceutical Sciences & Research (DIPSAR) briefed about the pharmacy profession as well as the different branches of pharmaceutical sciences like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmacognosy, quality assurance, clinical trials etc.
Prof. Harvinder Popli, Offg Dean, and director DIIF informed the students about various possibilities regarding career in Pharmacy and physiotherapy. She also briefed students about the E-cell and DIIF.
Dr. Rajiv Tonk Associate professor gave a brief overview of various co-curricular activities of University. A vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Jaseela Majeed was compeered by Dr. Parul sharma.