Workshops Organized by SGPGI, Lucknow

Workshops Organized by SGPGI, Lucknow

A group of faculty at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow organize courses on subjects related to biomedical and scientific research. Some of the courses are funded by other agencies and the other are paid courses. Watch out for Announcements about such courses at https://sites.google.com/site/sgpginihcourses/
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Need for research oriented medical education in India.

Need for research oriented medical education in India.

Deo MG. Need for research oriented medical education in India. Indian J Med Res. 2009 Aug;130(2):105-7 In this editorial, Dr. Deo highlights something that is a fundamental need and is unfortunately a lacuna. Research in our medical curriculum has far less importance than it deserves, the result of which is visible in the dramatic fall in the number of publications from India and also in the quality of majority of the postgraduate theses. Dr. Deo also highlights the need for better access to research support. We at QMed, will specifically state that we are acutely aware of the lack of…
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Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India.

Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India.

Dangayach NS, Kulkarni UP, Panchabhai TS. Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India. J Postgrad Med 2009;55:152-3 The authors have shared some good ideas (based on experience) about improving prospects of research among medical students. We hope that authorities of medical colleges and bodies like the ICMR will take them up and that there will be a steady increase in the number of medical researchers in India. Appeared in QMedCONNECT, Vol 2, Issue 6, June 2009
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