B.PHARM & PHARM.D ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
2024-25 BATCHES
The orientation program for our 24th batch of B. Pharm. students (since 2001) and 13th batch of Pharm. D. students (since 2011) was held in the Grace College auditorium on October 22, 2024. The B. Pharm students sang a prayer hymn. Prof. Dr. C. I. Sajeeth, our vice principal, welcomed the delegation. Janab Hassan Kunhi, the chairman, Grace College of Pharmacy, who inaugurated the program with his presidential address, emphasizing the importance of the curriculum for the students. Janab P. P. Unneen Kutti Moulavi, the General Secretary, presented study tips and underlined the value of parents monitoring their children's progress and academic activities. Prof. Dr. Y. Haribabu, the Principal, gave the keynote speech and gave an inspiring talk about motivating parents and students to follow their dreams with perseverance. Dr. Baskar L. and Dr. R. Sivakumar, the heads of the Pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmaceutics departments, respectively, then presented a speech of congratulations.
Mr. Karuppasamy, Associate Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis gave a vote of thanks.
The program concluded with the playing of the National Anthem.
WORLD PHARMACIST DAY CELEBRATION - 2024
Each year, Grace College of Pharmacy observes World Pharmacist Day on September 25 as a worldwide celebration. In order to raise awareness of the role pharmacists play in promoting health, this day is observed. The theme for this year is "Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs." Each year, associations and individuals in the pharmaceutical sector can create national enterprises or local projects to showcase their exceptional efforts in promoting global health. The organization releases a new subject each year.
Within this framework, we also organized a program viz., Elocution, Quiz and Poster making Competitive events to the pharma aspirants with the titled theme to raise the awareness among our budding pharmacists. This kind of celebration was unique and extremely fulfilling for both aspiring pharmacists and all of our pharmacists.
Prof. Dr. C. I. Sajeeth, Vice Principal, Grace College of Pharmacy, spoke about the duties and obstacles facing the pharmacy profession at this event, as well as several aspects of the field duly who delivered the event winners with the trophy and their certificates which has motivate the students in a well advanced level to their extracurricular activities.
ONAM CELEBRATION - 2024
The Grace College of Pharmacy celebrated Onam on September 13, 2024, to commemorate equality and harmony among the student body, in the golden memories of the festival.
Grace College of Pharmacy welcomed Onam by decorating its grounds with balloons, traditional lamps, and colorful flower rangolis made by the students in the school courtyard. Numerous events and customary contests, such the spoon race, tug of war, and floral carpet-making, were planned as part of the festivities.
For the benefit of all the staff and students, the institute also planned an Onam Sadhya. Students took part in the programs with excitement and great enthusiasm. A cultural event takes place at the institute to cap off the onam celebration.
ANTI RAGGING AWARENESS MAHAUTSAV, AUGUST 2024
“UNITE AGAINST RAGGING”
Topic: Reconnecting Youth
Resource Person: Adv. Shabaz, Assistant legal Aid defense counsel system, Palakkad
Co-coordinator: C. Karuppasamy, Associate Professor, Anti ragging committee, Grace College of pharmacy
Date: 23.08.2024
Venue: Grace Auditorium
Time: 10.00AM – 12.30 PM
National Anti ragging awareness week celebrated from 12-18 August, 2024 at Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad. Various competitions such as poster making, logo designing, essay writing and slogan contest were conducted and hand over the prizes, certificates to the winners.
An anti ragging awareness program named “Reconnecting Youth” was organized by Anti Ragging committee at college auditorium on 23rd August, 2024 from 10.00 AM–12.30PM.
The program was inaugurated by Adv. Shabaz, Assistant legal Aid defense counsel system, palakkad. The program aimed at educating the young mind regarding ragging and its consequences. This initiative was successfully completed with the involvement of II Sem. B.Pharm and IV sem. B Pharm students.
ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK PROGRAMME - 2024 (Dept. of Pharmacy Practice)
As a part of Allergy awareness Week(23-29 June 2024), campaign was organized by Department of pharmacy practice, Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad and conducted by Dr.S.Thangamani, Professor , Mr. Mahesh T Madhavan, Associate professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice &13 Internship students at Chittur Taluk Hospital, Palakkad on 26-06-2024 from 9:15am to 12pm. The main aim of the camp was to generate awareness among the people regarding the alarming rise of allergy, its causes, signs and symptoms and Prevention. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Sudhesh, General Physician, Chittur Taluk Hospital, Palakkad and general public in and around Chittur enthusiastically participated in the event. Approximately 100 patients were counseled by the students. The main focus of counseling was to help them to prevent the causes of Allergy and the prepared leaflets by the department were also provided to the general public.
GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE – 2024
The Grace Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has conducted the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2024” for the last academic year 2023. The campus interview held at Grace Auditorium on 13th MAY 2024 for the national level opportunity with the reputed organization (APOLLO Hospitals & Apollo Pharmacy – India) for the post of Clinical Pharmacist & Pharmacist to the final Pharm. D as well as B. Pharm Students.
Objective-focused Pharm. D & B. Pharm students through the campus placement drive, which offers a wide range of experiences at an international level arena to Pharm. D & B. Pharm students who aspire to follow their professional objectives at the national as well as international level now, have a tremendous opportunity to do so.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2024-Details,
Recruiter - APOLLO Hospitals & Apollo Pharmacy
Program Date - 13th MAY 2024
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr. Baskar .L & Mrs. Sheeja V. K
Participants - Pharm. D, B. Pharm and Alumni.
Nearly sixty six students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2024 associated with the organization of APOLLO Hospitals & Apollo Pharmacy.
Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the shortlisted candidates for the post of Clinical Pharmacist & Pharmacist in linking with APOLLO Hospitals & Apollo Pharmacy.
GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE – 2024
The Grace Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has conducted the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2024” for the last academic year 2023. The campus interview held at Grace Auditorium on 24th April 2024 for the international level opportunity with the foreign based organization (Life pharmacy – The Biggest Retailer Chain in Dubai) for the post of Pharmacist, Pharmacy Executives and Sales Associates to the final Pharm. D as well as B. Pharm Students. Goal oriented Pharm. D & B. Pharm students who wish to pursue their career ambitions at the national as well as international level now have a terrific opportunity to do so through the campus placement drive, which provides a wide range of experiences at an international level arena.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2024-Details,
Recruiter - Life pharmacy – The Biggest Retailer Chain in Dubai
Program Date - 24th April 2024
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr Baskar L & Mrs. Sheeja V. K
Participants - Pharm D, B. Pharm and Alumni.
Almost sixty-three students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2024 associated with the organization of Life pharmacy – The Biggest Retailer Chain in Dubai.
Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the shortlisted candidates for the post of Pharmacist, Pharmacy Executives and Sales Associates in linking with Life pharmacy – The Biggest Retailer Chain in Dubai).
GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE – 2024
The Grace Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has conducted the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2024” for the last academic year 2023. The camp us interview held at Grace Auditorium on 5th April 2024 for the state level opportunity with the organization (NOVO NORDISC – a Denmark based multinational company) for the post of ‘‘Trainee Key Account Manager - only for women candidates’’ to the Pharm. D as well as B. Pharm Students. Aspiring Pharm. D & B. Pharm students who want to pursue their career ambitions at the national level now have a fantastic opportunity to do so through the campus placement drive, which offers a wide range of experiences at an international level.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2024-Details,
Recruiter - NOVO NORDISC - a multinational company, Denmark
Program Date - 5th April 2024
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr Baskar L & Mrs. Sheeja V. K Participants - Pharm D, B. Pharm and Alumni.
Almost forty six students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2024 associated with the organization of NOVO NORDISC – a Denmark based multinational company. Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the shortlisted candidates for the post of trainee key account manager in connection with NOVO NORDISC - a multinational company as follows.
Grace College of Pharmacy is also congratulating the other participants for their active participation in the Grace Campus Placement Drive - 2024 at Grace Auditorium, Palakkad.
ANTI MICROBIAL AWARENESS WEEK – 2023 (Dept. of Pharmacy Practice)
Topic: Anti Microbial Awareness Programme - "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together"
Resource Person: Dr. Esther Anu Pathrose MBBS, FID, CCEBDM, Diabetologist & Mr. Danial (Health Inspector) and Association with Pirayiri Grama Panchayat, Kodunthiapully
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. V. Karthikeyan, Dr. Vini Pavithran Department of Pharmacy Practice and Mr. Krishnapillai.M., Department of Pharmaceutics
Counselor: M.Pharm III semester and IV & V Pharm D, and VII Sem B.Pharm
Date: 22nd November - 2023
Venue: Primary Health Centre (PHC), Pirayiri Grama Panchayat, Kodunthiapully
Time: 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM
An antimicrobial Awareness campaign was organized by Department of pharmacy practice, Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad at Primary Health center (PHC), Kodunthirapully, on 22nd November 2023 from 09.00 AM to 03.00PM. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Esther Anu Pathrose MBBS, FID, CCEBDM, Diabetologist & Mr. Danial (Health Inspector), PHC, Kodunthirapully.
An Antibiotics Awareness Camp was successfully conducted in the Grama Panchayat of Kodunthirapully with the aim of educating the public about the responsible use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistance. This initiative was a collaborative effort involving III Sem M.Pharm, IV & V Pharm D, VII Sem B. Pharm students and volunteers (Asha workers) the support of the Grama Panchayat.
Main objectives of this programme was to raise awareness about the proper use of antibiotics, To inform the public about the risks associated with antibiotic misuse, To promote the understanding of antibiotic resistance and its consequences.
House Visits: A team of Grace College of Pharmacy students and volunteers visited every house in the Kodunthirapully Grama Panchayat. During the visits, we provided information on how antibiotics should be used correctly and the importance of completing prescribed courses. We distributed informative pamphlets in the local language to ensure that everyone could understand the message.
Interactive Sessions: At various points in the community, interactive sessions were conducted to engage with the public. These sessions included Q&A segments where residents could ask questions about antibiotics and their use.
Distribution of Educational Materials: Pamphlets, brochures, and posters were distributed to all households. Materials were also left at community centers and other public places for wider reach.
Conclusion: The Antibiotics Awareness Camp in Kodunthirapully Grama Panchayat was a resounding success. We achieved our goal of spreading crucial information about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of resistance. We thank the Grama Panchayat, volunteers, and the residents of Kodunthirapully for their support and participation.
Topic: Diabetes Awareness Programme – 2023
Resource Person: Dr. Esther Anu Pathrose MBBS, FID, CCEBDM, Diabetologist & Mr. Danial (Health Inspector)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. V. Karthikeyan Department of Pharmacy Practice.
Counselor: M.Pharm III semester and IV Pharm D , Department of Pharmacy Practice
Date: 20th & 21st November - 2023
Venue: Primary Health Centre (PHC), Kodunthirapully.
Time: 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM
A Diabetes Awareness campaign was organized by Department of pharmacy practice, Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad at Primary Health center (PHC), Kodunthirapully, on 20 & 21st November 2023 from 09.00 AM to 03.00PM. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Esther Anu Pathrose MBBS, FID, CCEBDM, Diabetologist & Mr. Danial (Health Inspector), PHC, Kodunthirapully.
The main aim of this campaign was to avoid acute de-compensation, prevent or delay the appearance of late disease complications, decrease mortality, and maintain a good quality of life. General public in and around Pirayiri, Navakode and Kodunthirapully patients were enthusiastically participated in this event. Approximately 342 patients were counseled by the IV. Pharm D (Batch: 2020 - 2026) students. The main focus of counseling was to help them to prevent complication and control of Diabetes, Pharmacological, Non Pharmacological and life style modification were included in the counseling aids.
B.PHARM & PHARM.D ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
2023-24 BATCHES
On October 18, 2023, the Grace College auditorium hosted the orientation program for our twenty-third batch of new B. Pharm students (since 2001) and our twelfth batch of new Pharm.D. Students (since 2011).
The performance began with a prayer song performed by the B. Pharm students. Our Honorable Vice Principal, Prof. Dr. C. I. Sajeeth, welcomed the group and wasfollowed by Patron Janab P. P. Unneen Kutti Moulavi gave the Inaugural Address, giving the group study tips and stressing the value of parents monitoring their children's development in extracurricular and academic pursuits.
It was anticipated that the Keynote talk, delivered by Prof. Dr. Y. Haribabu, Principal of Grace College of Pharmacy, would be an inspirational speech motivating parents and students to achieve their objectives with determination. Following that, the heads of the departments of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology, Respectively, Dr. Baskar L. and Dr. R. Sivakumar, gave a felicitation speech.
Everyone received a vote of gratitude from Mr. Karuppasamy, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Grace College of Pharmacy.
National Anthem served as the program's closing music.
The Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has conducted the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2023” for the last academic year 2022. The campus interview held at Grace Auditorium on 29th September 2023 for the International Level Opportunity with the organization (Life Pharmacy - Dubai) for the post of ‘‘Clinical Pharmacist’’ to the Pharm. D as well as B. Pharm Students.
The campus placement drive bring back an excellent opportunity to the Pharm. D & B. Pharm aspirants who aim for their career initiatives at International Level which is a wide open experience at an international level arena.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2023-Details,
Recruiter - Life Pharmacy - Dubai
Program Date - 29th September 2023
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr Baskar L & Mrs Sheeja V. K
Participants - Pharm D, B. Pharm and Alumni.
Almost sixty students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2023 associated with the organization of Life Pharmacy - Dubai.
Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the 42 shortlisted candidates for the post of Clinical Pharmacist in connection with Life Pharmacy - Dubai as follows.
Grace College of Pharmacy is also congratulating the other PARTICIPANTS for their active participation in the Grace Campus Placement Drive - 2023 at Grace Auditorium, Palakkad.
The institute expects the similar laurels from other students in near future. Once again we wish all success to these students for their career advancement which in turn will take institute’s name to the higher horizon.
On 23rd September, 2023 Grace College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (Kerala State Branch), took part in the KERALA STARTUP MISSION (GOVT. OF KERALA) & KERALA MEDTECH CONSORTIUM program.
The inauguration was kicked off with a welcome speech by Mr. Jayan PM, President of IPGA Kerala, and a Presidential Address by Mr. C Padmakumar, Special Officer, Kerala, Medical Technology Consortium. Mr. Mohammed Hanish IAS, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, gave the guest of honor speech, and Dr. Rajasree gave the special address.KUHS Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.S. Dean. Lastly, Mr. Dileep G, General Secretary of IPGA (Kerala State Branch), offered a vote of gratitude.
The program offers a number of features, such as investment/startup opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, available government schemes for new startups in Kerala, career opportunities in pharmacy - paths after graduation, and the Head of Infrastructure and Inclusive Entrepreneurship Kerala Startup Mission.
With this in mind, the program offers a unique feature that helps students advance their careers in their placements and develop futuristic entrepreneurship. The visit to Startup Mission Village was finally completed by 4 pm, at which point a vote of gratitude was held.
The Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has organized the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2023” for the current academic year 2022-2023. The campus interview held at Grace Auditorium on 7th JULY 2023 for the National Level Opportunity with the multinational level organization (GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) for the post of ‘‘Medical Business Associative’’ to the final year B. Pharm as well as Pharm. D Students.
The campus placement drive fetches an excellent opportunity to the B. Pharm & Pharm. D aspirants who aim for their career initiatives at National Level which is a wide open experience at an international level arena.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2022-Details,
Recruiter - GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Program Date - 7th July 2023
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr. Baskar L & Dr. Sheeja V. K
Participants - B. Pharm, Pharm. D students and Alumni.
Almost thirty two students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2023 associated with the organization of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the selected candidates for the post of Medical Business Associative in connection with GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd as follows.
Selected Candidates
NAME
GENDER
QUALIFICATION
Ms. Vilma Varghese
Female
Pharm. D
Ms. Afeefa Muhamed Ashraf
Female
Pharm. D
Ms. Pradheeshamol Pradeep
Female
Pharm. D
Ms. Shamna S
Female
B Pharm
The other PARTICIPANTS who actively participated in the Grace Campus Placement Drive-2023 at Grace Auditorium, Palakkad, are also being congratulated by Grace College of Pharmacy.
The institute look forward to that additional students will soon achieve comparable success. Once more, we extend our best wishes to these students for their professional achievement, which will elevate the reputation of the institute.
Placement Cell Incharge: Submitted to
Dr Baskar L Grace Office
Dr. Sheeja V. K
Ms. Vilma Varghese
Pharm. D
Ms. Afeefa Muhamed Ashraf
Pharm. D
Ms. Pradheeshamol Pradeep
Pharm. D
Ms. Shamna S
B Pharm
The Placement cell, Grace College of Pharmacy has conducted the campus interview entitled “GRACE PHARMA PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2023” for the last academic year 2022. The campus interview held at Grace Auditorium on 13th JUNE 2023 for the National Level Opportunity with the organization (Aculife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.) for the post of ‘‘Medical Representative’’ to the final year Pharm. D as well as VIII Sem. B. Pharm Students.
The campus placement drive fetches an excellent opportunity to the B. Pharm & Pharm. D aspirants who aim for their career initiatives at National Level which is a wide open experience at an international level arena.
CAMPUS PLACEMENT DRIVE 2022-Details,
Recruiter - Aculife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
Program Date - 13th June 2023
Venue - Grace Auditorium
Placement Cell Coordinators - Dr Baskar L & Mrs Sheeja V. K
Participants - B. Pharm, Pharm. D students and Alumni.
Almost twenty five students actively participated in the Grace Pharma Placement Drive – 2023 associated with the organization of Aculife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Grace College of Pharmacy family is congratulating all the selected candidates for the post of Medical Representative in connection with Aculife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd as follows.
Selected Candidates
Name
Gender
Qualification
Mohammad asif
Male
Pharm. D
Mohammad absher
Male
B Pharm
Ashad
Male
B Pharm
Hassan Mohammad S
Male
B Pharm
Tibin
Male
B Pharm
Ajumal H
Male
B Pharm
Abdulla naseeh E S
Male
B Pharm
The other PARTICIPANTS who actively participated in the Grace Campus Placement Drive-2023 at Grace Auditorium, Palakkad, are also being congratulated by Grace College of Pharmacy.
The institute anticipates that additional students will soon achieve comparable success. Once more, we extend our best wishes to these students for their professional achievement, which will elevate the reputation of the institute.
Placement Cell Incharge: Submitted to
Dr Baskar L Minimol
Dr. Sheeja V. K
Mohammad Asif (Pharm.D.)
Mohammad Absher (B Pharm)
Ashad (B Pharm)
Hassan Mohammad S (B Pharm)
Tibin (B Pharm)
Ajumal H (B. Pharm)
Abdulla Naseeh E S (B. Pharm)
Grace College of Pharmacy organized a Legal Awareness Program for our second year B. Pharmacy and Pharm.D students in collaboration with Kerala State Legal Services Authority on April 4, 2023 at Grace College of Pharmacy Auditorium. Around 115 B. Pharm and PharmD students actively participated in this program. The program started with the prayer song sung by the B. Pharm students.
The group was welcomed by Dr. Baskar L., Prof. of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Prof. Dr. Y. Haribabu, Principal of Grace College of Pharmacy, delivered a keynote address in which he elaborated on the major aspects of anti-ragging and the various committees involved in it.
The most important guest of the program, Advocate Srimati Lekshmy M. L., then spoke to the students about the issue of anti-ragging and how to combat it, also addressing a number of case studies from day today life. She also pointed out the harsh punishment for which the case had been published earlier. Young people spoke up during the discussion, raising a number of questions that were clarified and stressing the importance of parents monitoring their children's development both in and out of school.
Ms. Reshma Fathima, Associate professor at Grace College of Pharmacy, concluded by thanking the group. The national anthem served as the program's closing music.
Submitted by, Hosted by,
Anti Ragging Cell
Dr. Baskar L