STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: The Winner Takes it All

Manav Rachna Dental College students have always excelled in academics. They have brought pride and honour to the College by being amongst the top ten performers in the university examinations. MRDC is playing a vital role in providing resources and knowledge in the field of dentistry.

In annual examinations conducted by Pt.B.D.Sharma University of Health Sciences Rohtak, the following final year students Bhuvan Nagpal and Anushree of batch 2006, Monisha and Priyanka of batch 2007, Komal  and Ankit Jain of batch 2008,  Abha Bedi and Karishma Seth of batch 2009,  Sukriti and Manya of batch 2013, bagged 1^st and  2^nd positions in the University.

Also, the following students -Norzin, Sushant, Divya Puri of final year; Malvika Gupta, Maryam khan, Bhawna of third year, Manya Mittar , Sukriti Saxena, Vasudha Rao of second year, Mehar Bhasin, Megha Chalana, Sanskriti Singhania of first year bagged 1^st ,2^nd &3^rdpositions respectively in college for the session August 2015. 

                                                    

Undergraduate students of MRDC not only secured ranks in the University but also got laurels for the college in national conferences. Jugpriyana of 2009 batch final year student received the consolation prize in table clinic. Nikhil Jonwal of 2007 batch marked history by bagging the ‘True Palate’ patent. Shruti Akhilandan & Jugpriyana Kohli of 2009 batch received first prize at the National Dental Conference in 2013 for original research and review presentation respectively.

 In the MDS University Exam July 2015, Kanika Malik and Minakshi Rana PG students of Department of Endodontics and Periodontics secured 1^st division. Postgraduate students from various departments have won 1^st and 2^nd prizes in paper presentations, poster presentations and table clinic. Numerous research projects have been undertaken by PG students of various departments and completed successfully. Dr Mehak from Department of Endodontics got the best paper award among 500 papers.  Dr Rohit, Dr Mukti and Dr Susan from Department of Prosthodontics , Dr Tulika, Dr Sonam and Dr Akshara from Department of Pedodontics  received first prize in paper presentation. Dr Sheetal, Dr Mehak from Department of Endodontics , Dr Renuka and  Dr Archana from Department of Periodontics , Dr Anjali, Dr Radhika and Dr Hiresh from Oral Pathology Dept, and Dr Himanshu and Dr Anusha from Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology  received the first prize in poster presentation. Dr Mukti, Dr Mehak, Dr Prateek and Dr Akansha from Department of Prosthodontics received first prize in table clinic. Dr Rekha, PG student of Department of Orthodontics, her idea about ‘Changing Orthodontic outcome in patient using smart technology led retainers’ received accolades in an intercollegiate entrepreneurial summit ‘ Innoskill ‘.

These academic results are attributed to the commitment of faculty and students by using strategies like discussion with students, videos or stories to gain student attention to support learning programs. Another method of interaction introduced among PG students is horizontal and vertical integration of seminars and case presentations which involved students from 1^st to final years, interns as well as PGs.

Manav Rachna Dental College: Providing Quality Dental Education

Manav Rachna Dental College was established in 2006 and is recognized for the BDS and MDS Degrees by the Ministry for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India and Dental Council of India. MRDC provides more than just education--it is a centre that is envisioned to focus on quality dental education and research besides providing affordable quality dental care to people. The College is professionally managed and has been nurtured and developed with the best of technical and professional infrastructure to suit the ever-increasing needs of modern day dental health care. At present, the permissible annual intake is 100 students at the undergraduate level and 21 (3 per specialty) at the postgraduate level across seven dental specialties. Post graduate programs are offered in Periodontology, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pedodontics, Oral Pathology, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.    

The College has been accredited at Grade ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015. Innovation in teaching methodology and curriculum enrichment are the highlights of the educational experience which the student can expect on entering the undergraduate or the post graduate program at Manav Rachna. An experienced and dedicated faculty with appropriate use of audio visual aids in ‘smart’ classrooms helps the student to understand and grasp the subject more easily. The departments are well equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure and timely updated on any new advancement in the field to keep students abreast with latest studies/researches worldwide.

At MRDC, we strongly believe that along with didactic teaching, regular practicals/ seminars are important aspect of students’ learning. Students are further motivated to undertake field visits through various camps and workshops organized by the institution. Research is a top priority at MRDC. We strive to establish an all pervasive research environment, getting students and faculty involved in research and innovation. Students are encouraged to carry out research in emerging areas and quality infrastructure and guidance is provided for the same. Each department has its own laboratories and facilities, equipped to handle high-end research. The outstanding research work and the publications of faculty and students are recognized and rewarded both nationally and internationally.

Throughout the course, dental students will have close contact with the teaching staff, and senior students, which allows learning by example and peer review. The introduction of vertical integration in teaching methods initiated by the college is aimed at widening the horizon of the student whilst promoting a close bond in the student community. These integrated seminars involve presentations on different aspects of a topic by undergraduates (first through IVth BDS, Interns, Post graduates and faculty). An in depth literature analysis form ensures quality of presentation The institution is confident that such innovative changes in the curriculum will go a long way in personality development of the student in addition to enrichment of scientific knowledge. A further innovation to the teaching methodology is ‘horizontal integration’ in undergraduate teaching wherein subject teachers across different subjects jointly discuss a topic with a BDS batch. This has the advantages of generating greater interest in the student with multiple teacher interaction, saving study hours in the syllabus which can be used for additional topics in addition to better interaction and knowledge sharing between the knowledge givers.    

The faculty at MRDC has a cordial relationship with students and act as Mentor, Guide and Friend.