By Jessie Rodrigues
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Sep 1: Fr Lawrence D’Souza, director of St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, that covers many fields like St John’s Medical College, St John’s Medical College Hospital, St John’s College of Nursing, St John’s Institute of Health Management & Paramedical Studies, St John’s Institute of Population Health & Clinical Research completed one-year as the director of the institution on Tuesday, September 1.
On the occasion, Fr Lawrence in this brief interview to Daijiworld speaks about his experience being a director of the reputed institution for the past one-year and the challenges he had to face on the job among many others.
DW: You are completing a year as the director today, how do you feel?
Fr Lawrence: The one-year has been a challenge. I had to learn certain things for the first time. I am happy that so far it has been a smooth sailing. I am very thankful to God Almighty and all those who have helped me all along. We have been achieving the goals with discipline as a team. .
DW: After a year’s experience as director, now what is your vision?
Fr Lawrence: The institution has been set up for a special purpose which covers 3 main areas:
1. Quality Medical Education
2. Patient care
3. Research as per the vision of founding fathers.
Doctors with heart work in these areas. People who come for treatment are our guests. Regarding research, I am happy to state that these benefits go to common men with innovative health practices. A cost effective health care, we teach them healthy life style with preventive health care, instill in the people proper sense of nutrition. I am very happy with the research institution’s progress. Working united as a team, we can reach to new heights; try to develop in all areas since in a health sector we witness constant change and updates. We have to adapt and respond to the advancements and changes.
DW: What is your next step?
Fr Lawrence: There is no particular step that I can name that I would be taking. But I believe in continuous improvement. No matter how experienced you are there is always room for improvement.