Report on “Strategizing AMS in Clinical Practice” lecture series
February 17, 2023
Pharmacy Literacy Club (PLC), Centre for Public Health Pharmacy, MCOPS conducted a lecture series on “Strategizing AMS in Clinical Practice” to enhance the learning experience, update the knowledge regarding antibiotics and support students in their clinical skills in Antimicrobial Stewardship program. The lecture series was conducted as one-hour session at 3 pm for four days during 14-17 February 2023. Dr. Mohammed Asif M, Scientist-C, Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, an alumnus of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, MCOPS, expertly delivered all lectures. In the first lecture, he explained the mechanism of developing resistance in bacteria with examples of MRSA cases. He also taught the basics of antibiotic prescription writing. On the second day, he focused on sepsis and treating sepsis in adults and neonates. The third lecture discussed antibiotics' pharmacokinetic and dynamic features and the correct way to prescribe antibiotics. The final day was a Q&A session, along with antibiogram, antibiotic policy, colistin resistance, and calculation of drug usage discussed. It was a very interactive lecture series, which motivated the students to ask more questions and clarify their doubts. The success of the event was reflected by the results of the pre and post-tests, with better performance of participants in the post-test. More than 40 participants from postgraduate and research scholars attended the lecture series.
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Inauguration of MPCON 2023 Pre-conference held at MCOPS

Preconference Workshops @ MPCON 2023

Faculty and Students of MCOPS receives ISPE’s Scholarship to attend ACPE 2023

Mr Muhammed Rashid won Best Pharmacist of the Year 2023 Award

Pharmacy Literacy Club (PLC), Centre for Public Health Pharmacy, MCOPS is organizing a community outreach program, " Miditha" at Government Urdu Higher Primary School, Hoode, Udupi