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NTR University Urges Stronger Mentoring for Medical Students
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences wants medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh to give students stronger support.
It suggested that one teacher guide a group of six or seven students.
This could help teachers notice when students are struggling sooner.
Problems might involve studies, stress, or feelings.
Colleges could then offer help when it is needed.
University leaders discussed this during an online meeting with medical college principals.
Psychiatrist Dr Aparna Vuppala also spoke about student mental health and ways colleges can help.
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences urged Andhra Pradesh medical colleges to strengthen their mentor-mentee systems.
The university proposed assigning one faculty mentor to groups of six to seven students.
The system is intended to help identify academic stress and emotional or psychological difficulties early.
Vice-chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar and registrar Dr T. Sai Sudheer spoke to college principals during a Monday webinar on student mental health.
Psychiatrist Dr Aparna Vuppala discussed medical students’ mental health challenges and preventive and supportive measures for colleges.
- Who
- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh medical colleges, and the officials and psychiatrist who addressed college principals.
- What
- The university called for stronger mentor-mentee systems to identify student difficulties early and provide support.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh; the webinar addressed principals of medical colleges in the state.
- When
- During a webinar held on Monday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- To identify students’ academic, emotional, or psychological difficulties early and facilitate appropriate support.
Proposed approach
Alternative view
Mentor-mentee system
Proposed approach
The university leaders said a strong system, with one faculty member assigned to six or seven students, can help identify academic and emotional concerns early and enable support.
Alternative view
The article does not report an opposing view or any criticism of the proposal.
Key facts
- Institution
- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Suggested mentor group
- One faculty member for six to seven students
- Meeting
- A webinar with medical college principals
- University vice-chancellor
- Dr P. Chandrasekhar
- University registrar
- Dr T. Sai Sudheer
- Mental health speaker
- Dr Aparna Vuppala, EASE-AP medical director and child and adolescent psychiatrist
Sources
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