Dr. A. R. Magesh is the Head of the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Department at GIET School Of Pharmacy. He has 17 years of teaching experience. He has guided 12 B.Pharm and 18 M.Pharm students. He has published 15 research papers in national and international journals. He has attended 22 conferences. He has authored a book and has published a patent.

GIET School of Pharmacy

You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

The passion for teaching is the main reason which I feel as a connection to this line of work. Students present us with possibilities to develop for the benefit of the country. We support, mentor, and encourage them to make constructive changes in their life and in society. Maintaining strong relationships with colleagues in the same institute and exchanging experiences with them keeps us inspired and piques your interest in the subject.

Being the HOD of GIET School of Pharmacy what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

My main duty is to oversee the recruitment, training, and retention of teachers, staff, and students in order to maintain the department's vitality and academic excellence. Ensuring the seamless daily functioning of the department's teachers, staff, physical facilities, and scheduling falls within my purview as well. In addition, I oversee the department's course offerings timetable.

The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently. In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

Pharmacy education in India usually has been industry and product oriented. In contrast to the situation in developed nations, pharmacy graduates prefer placements in the pharmaceutical industry. Our college has experienced staff and they allow them to test their abilities until they realize what they're best at. Apartly, the college provides students with the opportunity to acquire an education that helps shape up their morals and thinking, and boosts their personal growth and confidence.

How does the curriculum of GIET School of Pharmacy ensure the best practice of the industry?

I believe that the Pharmacy Council of India core academic guidelines are covered in detail in the extensive programme offered by GIET School of Pharmacy, Rajahmundry. Andhra Pradesh We also include advanced elective subjects to meet industry requirements. We frequently host conferences, seminars, guest lectures, and value-added courses, along with events pertaining to pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs. Additionally, we offer frequent PDP (Personality Development Programme) workshops to help students improve their communication abilities, which will surely aid them in constructing their futures.

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What do you think should be the Institute's top priority over the next 5 years?

The next five years' top priority are placement, skill enhancement and obtaining funds for the research proposal. Although we've placed students well in the past few years, we want to do a better job of matching students with placements in a range of segments according to their interests and unique strengths. This can involve a range of opportunities in areas related to research and development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and more.

What do you see as your Institute's greatest strengths?

Highly skilled, research-focused, committed, and enthusiastic teaching faculty members are our college's greatest asset. In addition to them, our laboratory and non-teaching staff are quite helpful. With the help of our well-stocked library, the college has established an out-standing, well-maintained infrastructure that fosters effective teaching and learning environments.

What would you like people to know about your college they may not know?

Apart from routine curriculum activities carried out, the best part about our institution is that it's a learning environment where we are always exploring new topics and engaging in events such as competitions, festivals, panel discussions, guest speaker talks, lecture-demonstration workshops, and more.

Any message you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

To the current youth and aspiring students, I insist them to keep their skills up-to-date and pursue the course with passion and to stay focussed on your goal. Skill-building is an essential requirement to ensure a bright future in your career.