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Why does the stick work better than the carrot?

Why does the stick work better than the carrot?

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On 23rd January Vasumathi Sriganesh delivered a lecture on literature searching at the Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai for their Post graduate students. An enthusiastic lot, they scored very well in the small post test that we normally give at the end of such events. But here is something very thought provoking. In the Feedback Section of the form, we asked a question –  “Do you think Literature Searching should be taught in the curriculum”? All of them answered – “Yes” But – for the question –  “Will you register for our courses and complete them” – Only one student said Yes.…
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THIRST For AIIMS – Major progress

THIRST For AIIMS – Major progress

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In our July 9 communication of Donor Connect, mentioned about the THIRST For AIIMS project being on the “take off mode”. July turned out to be great for us as we did sessions in AIIMS Raipur (July 14), AIIMS Guwahati (July 20) and AIIMS Kalyani (July 22). We had varied experiences with each institution as we planned the events. AIIMS Raipur gave us only 1.5 hours of time. AIIMS Guwahati gave three hours and Kalyani gave two three hour slots. We had offered a full day session to all. But over years I have figured out how to handle sessions…
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THIRST For AIIMS – Getting Started

THIRST For AIIMS – Getting Started

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In our June 9 communication of Donor Connect, we had shared the wonderful news about getting an Educational Grant from Pfizer. With two months of planning, we are all set to conduct workshops and offer our ELearning courses to AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS Guwahati and AIIMS Kalyani. These workshops are happening in July. AIIMS Bhopal, Jodhpur, Rae Bareli and Nagpur have also given their nod, the dates being formalized are in process. We are all excited to move ahead. This project got its name from the name I had planned for my freelancing entity that I first started with – before…
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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences – a Model Institution

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences – a Model Institution

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The Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) located in Gangtok is, for QMed a dream institution! They were amongst the first institutions, which subscribed to our ELearning courses, when we had them hosted with Mediknit. At that time, they were the only institution that ensured that majority completed all courses. At the end of one year, they took a break. Later when we launched our courses on www.qmedcourses.in, they came back to us for two whole years. Some of the feedback we received by participants of the program: I highly appreciate the initiative as this would largely enable researchers to…
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Grant Medical College, Mumbai invited us to talk to the students of the I MBBS program during their Foundation Course

Grant Medical College, Mumbai invited us to talk to the students of the I MBBS program during their Foundation Course

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In November 2022, AIIMS Kalyani had invited us to speak with the I MBBS students who were going through the Foundation Course. This was an online lecture. Every medical college has been conducting this course since 2019. The objective is to sensitize fresh medical students about the required knowledge and skills for their professional environment. It stresses on the medical graduate preparing to be a lifelong learner and developing strong leadership and communication skills.  In December, the Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital, Mumbai invited me to offer the lecture for its Foundation Course. This was a live session, held…
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