Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hosts Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Seminar 2026
Mangaluru, July 14: The Department of Practice of Medicine, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Deralakatte, organised the Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Seminar 2026 on 14 July 2026 at the Father Muller Auditorium. The seminar was held in honour of the visionary homoeopath Dr M. L. Dhawale, celebrating his enduring contributions to homoeopathic education, research, and clinical practice.
The scientific sessions were conducted by Dr Saptarshi Banerjea, BHMS, MD (Hom.), Deputy Director, Bengal Allen Medical Institute, Kolkata, an internationally renowned homoeopathic physician, teacher, author, and researcher.
The programme commenced with a prayer song, followed by the escorting of the dignitaries to the dais. Dr E. S. J. Prabhukiran, Principal, welcomed the gathering and reflected on the institution’s journey into its 42nd year. He recalled that Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College was inaugurated on the birthday of Dr M. L. Dhawale, making the annual memorial seminar a significant occasion to honour his invaluable contributions to homoeopathy. He highlighted Dr Dhawale’s pioneering teaching methods and noted that the seminar aimed to inspire students and practitioners through his enduring legacy.
The dignitaries inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp, followed by the garlanding of the portraits of Rev. Fr Augustus Muller and Dr M. L. Dhawale, paying tribute to two visionary personalities whose contributions continue to inspire the institution and the homoeopathic fraternity.
The occasion also witnessed the felicitation of faculty members and students who had successfully completed research projects during the preceding year. A total of nine faculty research projects and 14 student research projects, undertaken under initiatives including the Faculty Research Projects, Short-Term Studentship in Homoeopathy (STSH), and the Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Student Research Project, were recognised. The investigators, student researchers, and their respective guides received completion certificates in appreciation of their commitment to scientific research and their contributions to the advancement of homoeopathy.
Delivering the inaugural address, Dr Ramesh Bhat encouraged participants to embrace lifelong learning. He emphasised that while medicine continues to evolve with advancing knowledge and technology, the core values of wisdom, compassion, commitment, and empathy remain indispensable in patient care. He also urged students and faculty members to actively engage in research through the Father Muller Research Centre.
In his Administrator’s message, Rev. Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta reflected on the significance of the memorial seminar through the perspectives of the past, present, and future. He explained that the past reminds us of the institution’s beginnings and the immense contributions of Dr M. L. Dhawale, the present carries the responsibility of preserving and enriching this legacy, and the future offers opportunities to strengthen homoeopathy and contribute meaningfully to society. He also congratulated the research scholars who were felicitated during the programme.
Presiding over the function, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, recalled the institution’s 146-year legacy, which began under a banyan tree and has grown into a renowned educational and healthcare network. Appreciating the timeless relevance of the Law of Similars, he highlighted the importance of research in strengthening the scientific foundation and wider acceptance of homoeopathy. He encouraged participants to learn from the distinguished resource person and pursue meaningful research for the advancement of the profession.
Following the presentation of mementoes to the Chief Guest and Resource Person, Dr G. Rajachandra, Convener, proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, resource person, organisers, faculty members, students, and all those who contributed to the success of the seminar. The inaugural ceremony concluded with the Institution Anthem.
The seminar featured three highly interactive and clinically oriented scientific sessions by Dr Saptarshi Banerjea. The first session, “Cured Cases: Discussion with Comparative Materia Medica,” presented successfully treated clinical cases with detailed analyses of remedy selection and comparative materia medica. The second session, “Dermatology: Look and Diagnose through Pictures,” focused on recognising dermatological conditions through clinical photographs while emphasising practical diagnostic skills. The third session, “Commonly Used Organopathics in Practice,” explored the indications, scope, and clinical applications of commonly used organopathic remedies in day-to-day homoeopathic practice.
Each session witnessed enthusiastic participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students, interns, faculty members, and practitioners.
The programme concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session during which Dr Banerjea addressed numerous clinical queries and shared practical insights from his extensive clinical experience. In his concluding remarks, Dr E. S. J. Prabhukiran thanked the resource person, dignitaries, organising committee, and participants for making the seminar a memorable academic event. He noted that the programme successfully reinforced the enduring ideals of Dr M. L. Dhawale, inspiring participants to pursue excellence in clinical practice, research, and compassionate patient care while contributing to the continued scientific growth of homoeopathy.
The proceedings were efficiently compered by Dr Parvathynandarajan and Dr Mubeen Jakati, ensuring the smooth conduct of the programme throughout the day.
