Media Release
Manipal, Jan 30: The Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), celebrated its silver jubilee on January 29, marking 25 years of excellence in the field of allied health education. Currently, it is the first and largest institute in India and Asia exclusively dedicated to catering the need of higher education in allied health field having students from 22 country.
The institute trains high caliber allied health professionals with a view to prevent, diagnose and treat a range of conditions and illnesses working within a multidisciplinary health team and to provide the best patient outcomes.
The MCHP silver jubilee celebration was officially inaugurated by Vasanthi R Pai, trustee, MAHE, Trust, along with Dr H S Ballal, pro-chancellor, MAHE, Manipal and Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), vice-chancellor MAHE, Manipal. They highlighted the importance of qualified and competent allied health professionals in the healthcare system and complimented the institution for the quality education, inter disciplinary research and appreciated the significant growth of the institution and the reputed alumni of the institution.
Dr G Arun Maiya, dean, Manipal College of Health Professions highlighted the genesis, significant expansion, growth of the institution in the last 25 years and highlighted that more than 70% of the MCHP alumni were placed across the globe in reputed institutions.
Dr Sharath K Rao, Dr Dilip Nayak, Dr Narayana Sabhahit, pro vice-chancellor - Technology & Science, Dr P Giridhar Kini. registrar, and Dr Raviraja N S, chief operating officer, MAHE, felicitated and congratulated the present and former staff members of the institution for their significant contribution to the overall growth of the institution. Dr Nivedita Kamath emceed and Dr B Reshmi, associate dean, proposed the vote of thanks.
The courses offered at MCHP are specifically designed to prepare under graduates and post graduate students for rewarding careers in the globally growing healthcare industry. Since its establishment in 1999, the growth of this institution has been phenomenal and it is now acclaimed as a center of excellence in allied health sciences in the nation, mainly because of its demand-driven health related programs, excellent infrastructure, clinical facilities with dedicated and qualified faculty.
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams; through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai.
With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status.
Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.