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Father Muller Gets a New Gen Principal
Nov 17, 2022
The mantle of the Father Muller College of Allied
Health Sciences (FMCOAHS) was bestowed on Dr Hilda Fernandes nee Dsouza in a
short yet meaningful installation heldin in the Father Muller College on 16 Nov
2022.
The programme saw in attendance the Management
Committee Members and the Faculty and students of the Father Muller Medical
College (FMMC) and College of Allied Health Sciences who awaited in
anticipation of the new principal announcement.
Rev Fr Ajith B. Menezes, Administrator of the Father
Muller Medical College, took on his shoulders to coordinate this solemn
ceremony welcomed the dignitaries for being present in support of the new
installation. His address mentioned a grateful thanks to the Director who he
said shouldered the burden of the Institutions as a leader, mentor, guide,
college and friend in his various stature in the Institutions. The prayers of
the Governing Board members and the nod of the Director had the choice of the
principal been made.
The Dean FMMC Dr Antony Sylvan Dsouza who mantled the
extra responsibility of the FMCOAHS laid the carpet of greetings to all those
gathered and professed his support and faith on the newly appointed principal
of the FMCOAHS. He thanked the management, faculty and students for the trust
reposed on him during his additional charge.
Rev. Fr Ajith in his announcement named the selected
principal Dr Hilda Dsouza and requested her presence on the dais. With this the
Dean FMMC handed over the file of the FMCOAHS in a symbolic overture to mantle
the new office and a bouquet of flowers was handed by the Director FMCI on
behalf of the Management.
Dr Hilda Dsouza in her acceptance and maiden speech as
the principal felt anxious of the burden of the largest college of the Father
Muller Charitable Institutions being given to her at the same time being elated
for the trust and reciprocity of the management in her. Her long association
with the medical college from the start as an Assistant Professor to the
Director of the NABL accredited lab of FMMCH has been a fruitful yet learning
journey. "All comes to those who patiently wait, yet earnestly work"; with
appreciation to the management and to her colleagues and students who have
always nudged her in the path of success. She thanked her parents and her siblings
for their ardent support in completing her medical education even though from a
poor rural background. She made it a point to thank her teachers and PU faculty
who guided her in the path of sciences. Her praises and thanks to her better
half, her pillar of support, her husband Dr Clement RS Dsouza, Prof & Head,
Dept of General Surgery was in abundance. She thanked her children too for
being her guide in her acceptance for the post.
Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director FMCI in his
presiding address welcomed the Dr Hilda into the Management committee fold and
reminded that the faith and service at the Institutions had made her an apt
candidate for the post. Being a woman at the helm moreover a woman who has strived
hard for success and that too climbed the steps with stride and confidence was
commendable and an example. Though the place left vacant due to unforeseen
circumstances, the leadership and charge taken by Dr Antony Sylvan needed
appreciation. He thanked the students for their support and prodded them to
yearn harder in the subjects they have chosen. His appreciation was to the
Bishop of Mangalore and the President of the FMCI whose wisdom and support to
the Institutions every needs including the installation was plentiful. He
wished success and long innings to the new principal.
'O Give Thanks', a hymn of praise to God for the providence
and deliverance was sung bringing the installation to a close. Later the new
principal was led to her office and seated in the Principals Chamber in
presence of the Management Committee members.
A brief details of the new Principal:
Dr Hilda Fernandes(Dsouza) completed her MBBS in KMC(KIMS),Hubli
-1992 and M.D Pathology : KMC(KIMS) Hubli-1997. She was trained as observer at Tata
Memorial Hospital in 1997, Consultant Pathologist- Cancer Hospital Navanagar
1997-1999. Having Teaching experience in KIMS Hubli- March 1999 to April 1999 and Father Muller
Medical College, Mangalore.: 1999- till date. She was the Professor & Head
between October 2012-2016. Currently Professor of Pathology and Lab Director of
Father Muller Medical College Hospital Laboratory
Research Activity has seen 70 research articles in
international and national journals, published a chapter in textbook ", Recent developments
in Medicine and medical research", organized various conferences and CME s in
the department. "Muller path- a tryst with exams" is a national level workshop
started in 2019, has become annual event for exam going MD pathology students.
She has also been resource person for CMEs,
Conferences and workshops in Pathology, Cytology , Transfusion Medicine and
clinical Subjects, reviewer for indexed journals of Pathology, Cytology and
Oncology
For last 25 yrs-Taught Pathology, laboratory science
and transfusion medicine subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students of
Medical, Homeopathy, BPT, Nursing and Laboratory technology. Guided many MD
pathology students and Msc MLT students to conduct research and submit
dissertation
Ph D guide for RGUHS and CoguideNitte university
students. Helped in preparing and interpreting animal tissues for many PhD
students and Msc students for St Aloysious College, Mangalore
Conducted 15 community breast cancer awareness camps
and examined more the 1500 women for breast lumps as a part of project titled
"self-breast examination, clinical examination and FNAC in rural women" .Conducted
research projects on tuberculosis and oral cancer.
Member of Pathology and Cytology associations of
India, Karnataka and local pathology bodies. Member of various committees like
NABH core committee, Antiraggingcommittee, Bioethicscommittee, Purchase
committee of Fr Muller Medical College & Hospital
Undergone training in ISO 15189 for NABL in 2010 and
2014
Credited with starting new investigations like
Immunohistochemistry, Immunoflourescence and Acetyle cholinesterase staining in
Hirschprung'sdisease, Flourescent staining for AFB,
Toludine blue staining for adequacy testing in FNAC in the department.
Great beginning and a long inning Dr Hilda.
