Integrity in Research and Publication, a mandatory course for PhD scholars was offered during the months of February to April 2021. Due to Covid-19 circumstances, the course was offered online through Zoom platform. The IRP course was for 10 weeks with two classes per week for 1.30 hours duration for 8 weeks followed by a summative evaluation at the end of 10 weeks. There were ten modules in this course which included lectures, assignments and evaluation. The course was conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 2 to 3:30 pm.
A total of 25 PhD scholars and 4 external participants attended and completed the course. All participants received a course completion certificate.

Course Lead
Dr. Chandrashekar J. (Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry)

Course Coordinator
Dr. R. Venkitachalam (Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry)

Course faculty
Dr. Chandrashekar J. (Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry)

Dr.Vineetha K. (Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry)

Dr. Sreekumar Kannoth (Doctoral Program Coordinator)