College Council Committee

The College Council Committee of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital functions as the apex academic and administrative body of the institution. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth functioning, academic coherence, and the continued growth of the college by guiding policy decisions and institutional processes as part of effective medical college governance.

Purpose and Vision

The primary purpose of the College Council Committee is to provide strategic guidance aligned with the vision and mission of the institution. The committee supports informed decision-making that upholds high standards in medical education, ethical practice, research, and patient care, with the aim of training competent, compassionate, and responsible healthcare professionals.

Composition of the Committee

The College Council Committee is constituted in accordance with applicable statutory norms. It includes senior academic and administrative leadership to ensure balanced representation and collaborative governance. The committee typically comprises:

• The Dean/Principal as Chairperson
• The Medical Superintendent
• Heads of all academic departments
• Other nominated members, as required

Roles and Responsibilities

The committee is responsible for overseeing both academic and administrative matters of the institution. Its key functions include:

• Planning and monitoring academic activities
• Approving and reviewing curriculum implementation
• Evaluating teaching–learning processes
• Promoting faculty development initiatives
• Overseeing student welfare and research activities
• Ensuring effective utilisation of institutional resources

Through regular review and proactive decision-making, the committee promotes transparency, accountability, and quality assurance in academic administration medical colleges.

Academic Excellence and Quality Assurance

The College Council Committee conducts regular meetings and structured reviews to assess academic performance, examination outcomes, and compliance with accreditation requirements. It encourages continuous improvement by supporting innovative teaching practices, interdisciplinary learning, and evidence-based approaches to medical education.

Commitment to Institutional Growth

The College Council Committee remains committed to the holistic development of the institution by fostering teamwork, innovation, and ethical governance. Its efforts contribute to creating a progressive academic environment that supports learning, research, and high-quality healthcare services, benefiting students, faculty, patients, and the wider community.

College Council Committee

S. No	Name	Designation	Post
1	Dr. Visvanathan V	Dean	Chairperson
2	Dr. Vijayalakshmi M	Medical Superintendent	Member Secretary
3	Dr. Rajesh S	Professor & HOD, Anatomy	Member
4	Dr. Meena T	Professor & HOD, Physiology	Member
5	Dr. Jansi Rani M	Professor & HOD, Biochemistry	Member
6	Dr. Revathi P	Professor & HOD, Pharmacology	Member
7	Dr. Jeyaseelan Senthinath T	Professor & HOD, Microbiology	Member
8	Dr. Natta Bharata Rao	Professor & HOD, Pathology	Member
9	Dr. B. Sree Ramuloo	Professor & HOD, Forensic Medicine	Member
10	Dr. P. Prasannaraj	Professor & HOD, Community Medicine	Member
11	Dr. N. Prasanna	Professor & HOD, General Medicine	Member
12	Dr. Senthil Kumar A L	Professor & HOD, Dermatology	Member
13	Dr. Chandrasekhar J	Professor & HOD, Psychiatry	Member
14	Dr. Saravanan K	Professor & HOD, Paediatrics	Member
15	Dr. Ramaraju Mudunuri N.V.S.M.S	Professor & HOD, General Surgery	Member
16	Dr. Jakkala Suresh Babu	Professor & HOD, ENT	Member
17	Dr. Appaji Gowda	Professor & HOD, Ophthalmology	Member
18	Dr. Pugalenthi V	Professor & HOD, Orthopaedics	Member
19	Dr. Anne Madhu Bindu	Professor & HOD, OBG	Member
20	Dr. Paramasivan A	Professor & HOD, Anaesthesiology	Member
21	Dr. Pingle Krishna Reddy	Professor & HOD, Radiology	Member
22	Dr. C. Ananadevi	Associate Professor & HOD, Dentistry	Member

At Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, the College Council Committee plays an active role in supporting a collaborative academic environment where ideas are discussed openly and decisions are taken in the best interest of students, faculty, and patient care. The committee’s work reflects the institution’s commitment to responsible governance and continuous improvement through strong institutional leadership in medical education.