Common Teaching Program (CTP)

Academy of Medical Sciences

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

The Common Teaching Program (CTP) is a unique academic initiative of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Andhra Medical College, designed to promote interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, clinical integration, and teaching skills enhancement among Faculty members and Post Graduate students.

CTP serves as a common academic arena where experts from various departments come together to discuss important clinical conditions, recent advances, integrated approaches to patient care, mortality reviews, interesting cases, academic discussions, faculty development activities, and postgraduate colloquia.

Objectives of the Common Teaching Program

• To strengthen the teaching-learning environment within the institution.

• To encourage multidisciplinary academic interaction among departments.

• To improve the presentation, communication, and teaching skills of Faculty and PG students.

• To promote evidence-based clinical discussions and integrated patient care approaches.

• To provide a platform for case-based learning and academic exchange.

• To encourage continuous professional development and academic leadership.

• To facilitate discussions on recent advances, emerging diseases, and healthcare challenges.

Major Academic Activities Under CTP

Clinical & Multidisciplinary Discussions

Integrated discussions involving multiple specialties on important clinical topics and patient management approaches.

Mortality Meet Discussions

Periodic institutional mortality review meetings conducted to promote clinical audit, reflective learning, and quality improvement in patient care.

PG Colloquium

Interactive academic presentations by Post Graduate students aimed at improving scholarly discussion and presentation skills.

Interesting Case Presentations

Presentation and discussion of rare, challenging, or educational clinical cases from various departments.

Faculty Development & Academic Sessions

Sessions conducted by Medical Education Unit (MEU) and senior faculty focusing on teaching methodologies, curriculum implementation, and academic growth.

Guest Lectures & Orations

Invited talks by eminent academicians and clinicians on recent advances and important medical topics.

Participation

The Common Teaching Program is conducted with active participation from:

• Faculty Members

• Post Graduate Students

•  Interns

Vision

To create a vibrant institutional academic culture that promotes collaborative learning, excellence in teaching, critical thinking, and quality patient care through continuous interdisciplinary interaction.

CTP Schedule

The Common Teaching Program is conducted periodically throughout the academic year with participation from all departments. The schedule includes multidisciplinary seminars, mortality meets, PG colloquia, interesting case discussions, faculty presentations, and guest lectures.

 Incharge

Dr. P. S. N. Raju
Coordinator
Academy of Medical Sciences
Andhra Medical College

Dr. K. A. V. Subramanyam
Vice President
Academy of Medical Sciences
Andhra Medical College

Dr. K. V. S. M. Sandhya Devi
Principal & Additional DME
Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam