GUWAHATI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the Department of Social Work, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya (MSSV) and Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute( BBCI), Guwahati for a Diploma in Palliative Social Work ( 1 year) and Physician's Attendance Course ( 6 months). The MOU was signed by Dr Amal Chandra Kataki, Director of BBCI, and Prof Mrinal Kr Borah, Registrar of MSSV in presence of Prof Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor of MSSV, Deputy Director (Academic), Deputy Director (Research), Medical Officer (Pain and Palliative Medicine), professors and officials and medical social workers of BBCI along with Dr Deepshikha Carpenter, head ( i/c) of the Department of Social Work, MSSV.
According to a press release, a committee was formed with Professor Mridul Hazarika as Chairman and Dr Amal Chandra Kataki as co-Chairman for smooth functioning of the course.
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