Docs to train 30 disabled students to crack NEET
Ragu.Raman@timesgroup.com
Chennai:28.11.2019
Doctors and MBBS students from the city are set to help around 30 differently abled (physically challenged) students of government schools across the state to crack National-Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2020.
Among the differently abled, those who are able to stand and walk and have the ability to administer injections and do sutures are eligible to become doctors and the process to enroll eligible students in the mentorship programme has begun. The online application for NEET 2020 begins on December 2. Of the total medical seats, 5% are reserved for differently abled, and those with disabilities between 40% and 80% can apply for MBBS/BDS under the quota.
After the Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Association sought permission to train differently abled students in government schools, the school education department gathered details of 208 students with disabilities.
“We called 200-odd students individually and enquired about their disability and interest in preparing for NEET. We shortlisted 30 students based on their disability and interest,” said Dr Prasad Manne, secretary, Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Association.
Each student will be assigned a doctor and a MBBS student who will keep in touch with them, and help them prepare. “Of 30 shortlisted students, 18 are from Tamil medium. The association will distribute NCERT books and guides to English medium students and question banks to Tamil medium students. Till board exams, we want to focus only on biology,” he added.
After the board exams, the association may employ professional trainers to focus on physics and chemistry subjects as well. “If students wish, we will conduct a month long crash course in Chennai like last year. The association also open to provide coaching to disabled children in private schools hailing from underprivileged background,” Dr Manne added.
A school education department official said there was not enough awareness among the differntly abled children about pursuing medicine. “We hope this mentorship programme would help them,” he added.
There are enough stories of people like them becoming doctors for inspiration. Dr M Chockalingam, who overcame disability in his right leg caused by polio and is now consultant ophthalmologist at Apollo Hospitals, said many disabled students are uncertain if they can pursue medicine. “Disability cannot be an impediment. They can study medicine and practise medicine,” he said.
Ragu.Raman@timesgroup.com
Chennai:28.11.2019
Doctors and MBBS students from the city are set to help around 30 differently abled (physically challenged) students of government schools across the state to crack National-Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2020.
Among the differently abled, those who are able to stand and walk and have the ability to administer injections and do sutures are eligible to become doctors and the process to enroll eligible students in the mentorship programme has begun. The online application for NEET 2020 begins on December 2. Of the total medical seats, 5% are reserved for differently abled, and those with disabilities between 40% and 80% can apply for MBBS/BDS under the quota.
After the Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Association sought permission to train differently abled students in government schools, the school education department gathered details of 208 students with disabilities.
“We called 200-odd students individually and enquired about their disability and interest in preparing for NEET. We shortlisted 30 students based on their disability and interest,” said Dr Prasad Manne, secretary, Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Association.
Each student will be assigned a doctor and a MBBS student who will keep in touch with them, and help them prepare. “Of 30 shortlisted students, 18 are from Tamil medium. The association will distribute NCERT books and guides to English medium students and question banks to Tamil medium students. Till board exams, we want to focus only on biology,” he added.
After the board exams, the association may employ professional trainers to focus on physics and chemistry subjects as well. “If students wish, we will conduct a month long crash course in Chennai like last year. The association also open to provide coaching to disabled children in private schools hailing from underprivileged background,” Dr Manne added.
A school education department official said there was not enough awareness among the differntly abled children about pursuing medicine. “We hope this mentorship programme would help them,” he added.
There are enough stories of people like them becoming doctors for inspiration. Dr M Chockalingam, who overcame disability in his right leg caused by polio and is now consultant ophthalmologist at Apollo Hospitals, said many disabled students are uncertain if they can pursue medicine. “Disability cannot be an impediment. They can study medicine and practise medicine,” he said.
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