 FOGSI, ISRO launch sat school
The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of a satellite-based educational programme for medical students and practitioners in the country.
Under this academic initiative, COSME Farma Laboratories Ltd (CFLL) will instal the satellite dishes with technical support from ISRO. A classroom-like teaching module will be adopted wherein the course content developed by FOGSI doctors will be disseminated live via satellite to over 100 municipal and government medical colleges of India. The satellite-based teaching methodology will be an ongoing programme which will be held at least once a month.
This facility can also be used in future to carry out training of various medical officers and students of nursing on various aspects of ObGyn such as emergency obstetric care and demonstration of various techniques. The programmes will be conducted by the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
(ICOG).
Dr Duru Shah, president, FOGSI, said, "FOGSI has successfully undertaken various educational initiatives like conducting free surgical workshops for resident doctors. Our healthcare programme especially has gained great credence amongst the youth. The satellite school concept is a path-breaking inventiveness in terms of providing in-depth medical knowledge and technical developments in the field of ObGyn. Through the satellite school, we intend to reach out to the entire student community simultaneously."
One of the major applications of ISRO's satellite communication venture has been for education. Special attention has been given to linking of schools, colleges/universities, educational institutions, continuing education and upgradation of professionals (like doctors and lawyers).
The Satellite Centres have already been launched in the medical colleges in Jaipur, Jammu, Gorakhpur, Patna, Guntur, Manipal, Baroda and
Goa.
Commenting on CFLL's role in the satellite-based educational programme, P R Hegde, managing director, CFLL, said, "We are extremely happy to be associated as a partner in such a novel initiative. It would be our endeavour to provide medical students access to latest treatment methodologies which in turn will help them provide best medical services to the people of India."
The Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India was formed in 1936 when the Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of Bombay, Madras, Bengal, Ahmedabad and Punjab resolved to amalgamate themselves into a federation. The federation is affiliated to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
(FIGO).
The federation has collaborated with the Government of India in organising reproductive and child health workshops in the rural areas. Every year, the federation selects a theme to highlight the importance of a particular concept in specialty. The theme for this year selected by Dr Duru Shah is 'Making the Majority our Priority', targeting the youth.
R Rangaraj
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