Bathinda, July 14, 2022 (Yes Punjab News)
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda to promote new academic partnership and started MBA – Hospital Administration from the current Academic Session (2022-23) to meet the challenges in the healthcare and Management of hospitals.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by MRSPTU, Registrar, Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh Brar and AIIMS Dean, Dr. Satish Gupta in the presence of AIIMS, Executive Director, Prof. Dinesh Kumar Singh and MRSPTU, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Buta Singh Sidhu at the VC Conference room on Thursday.
The MoU aimed to initiate joint need based academic, scientific and research programmes collaboration between both the prestigious institutes in the broad area of Medical Sciences, Hospital Administration, Analytics, Engineering and Technology.
A first-of-its-kind initiative was conceptualized after marathon meetings of experts of both the institutes. MBA- Hospital Administration is being started in view of the increasing trend of Super Specialty hospitals globally, which has stimulated the increase in demand for experts in Hospital Administration.
After signing the MoU, Prof. Dinesh Kumar Singh and Prof. Buta Singh Sidhu said that both the premier institutes of Punjab are mandated to provide a development of leaders in the field of Hospital Administration with top quality education with the main thrust to develop skills and practical knowledge related to the management of Hospital Administration.
Hospital administrators are responsible for the administration, leadership, and management of hospitals and hospital networks. To cater to this demand and bridging the gap between medical specializations and managerial & administrative skills, MBA- Hospital Administration is being started initially and more new emerging need based courses will also be started in future.
They expressed confidence that the the novel initiative would all be set to improve career options for the medical professionals as AIIMS and MRSPTU, both neighboring Institutes, have huge potential to contribute to the nation.
The ceremony was also attended by AIIMS Associate Professor, Department of Urology, Dr. Kawaljit Singh Kaura, Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, Dr. K. Purshottam Hovvaya and from MRSPTU, senior faculty, Campus Director, Dr. Sanjiv Aggarwal, Associate Dean, Administration, Dr. G.S. Bath, Dean (R&D) Dr. Ashish Baldi, Chairman (Admissions), Dr. Manjeet Bansal, Director, College Development Council, Dr. Balwinder Singh Sidhu, In-charge, University Business School, Dr. Pritpal Singh Bhullar and Director Public Relations Harjinder Singh Sidhu .
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