Dr. Karthikeyan Krishnan, completed D.Pharm in 2001 and UG degree in 2006 from C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai, and PG degree in Pharmacy Practice Specialization in 2008 from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty under the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India and received the Prof. E. Venugopal Gold Medal for Best Outgoing student. He has also done MBA in Hospital Management from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, in 2007 and PGD in Clinical Research from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, in 2010 and Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, in 2019.

He was a Speaker at Joint Event on Global Pharmacovigilance and Advanced Pharmacy organised by Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust, UK held in Sydney, Australia in 2018 and received International Travel Grant from DST-SERB, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Dr. Karthickeyan Krishnan has published more than 25 research papers and reviewed for national and international journals. He has 14 years of teaching and researching Pharmacy Practice. 

Vels University Chennai

What is the most recent programme that your Vels University/ Pharmacy department is giving that will help students excel and stand out?

"The Pharmacy Practice department of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme to those who have completed their secondary education"

And those who have completed their Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) can join PharmD (Post Baccalaureate) course and directly join to the PharmD IV year class.

In addition, we offer the B.Pharm-Practice, a bridge course for D.Pharm graduates who wish to upgrade to a B.Pharm degree after D.Pharm completion and with a three-year experience certificate.

After completing a two-year Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice, graduates are appointed in both academic and industrial settings.

What aspects of this programme make it the greatest option for students?

"The PharmD programme is the most rigorous in terms of study duration, comprising 5 years of study and one year of internship in a multi-specialty hospital"

Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance Associate, Clinical Research Associate, etc., are just a few of the positions available to graduates upon completion of the programme.

What do you consider to be the "best practices" in the course you are offering?

'Students will be able to comprehend clinical pharmacy settings and aid physicians in selecting the appropriate medication for a variety of clinical illnesses"

As well as monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and drug interactions, and implement preventative measures.

What are some insightful aspects of the programme you offer at your Vels University/Pharmacy department?

"Students will receive training in patient counselling so they may confidently administer pharmacological care and attend to patients."

Case studies and Journal Club Periodically conducted for students and evaluated on their presentations, and if they require assistance immediate attention will be given.

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How does the programme guarantee students' future readiness?

The curriculum guarantees that students are prepared and schooled to perform their skills, and the one-year internship prepares them for future success. In addition, after completing the course, each student obtained a placement.

How did you prepare yourself and your faculty to teach this course to the students?

Periodically, the faculty attends a faculty development programme conducted by various universities and colleges, utilising the techniques and Journal Club activities performed for the faculty, as well as any new global developments given by the faculty, in order to train all faculty members.

How do you typically establish an industry connection through this programme?

We invite various specialists from the Clinical Industry, such as Medicine experts, Disease experts, and Diagnostic gadget manufacturers to deliver lectures and demonstrations to the students.

What obstacles did you face when incorporating this programme into your curriculum?

To impart clinical training to students is a challenging task. However, the application is currently operating without any issues.

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What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

Quality of Life Projects, Observational Research, Interventional Research, KAP Research, etc.

What are the advantages and professional opportunities of studying this course?

Clinical Pharmacist, Drug Information Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Clinical Research Associate, Drug Safety Associate, Pharmacovigilance associate, Specialty Pharmacist, and many others.