Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Begin your journey to becoming a skilled physiotherapist with our comprehensive BPT program, blending theory and practical experience.
Enhance your physiotherapy expertise with our MPT program, specializing in orthopedics, neurology, cardiorespiratory, and sports medicine
Chairman & Managing Director
Dr. M. Ram Gopal Shetty, established Dr.M.V. Shetty Memorial Trust in 1985 inspired by his father, Dr. M. Venugopal Shetty.
Dr. M. V. Shetty Memorial Trust was established by Dr. M. Ramgopal Shetty, who served as the Secretary and Executive Officer of the Trust. Dr. M.R. Shetty was a prominent figure closely associated with academic institutions such as Mangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences from their early days. He contributed significantly to the vocationalization of courses, particularly in the allied medical field within the framework of university education.
Prof. Dr. L. Gladson Jose
Qualification:MPT, M.Sc, M.Phil, PGDGC, PGDSM, D.T.Ed. Ph.D
Years of Experience: 22 Years
Area of Interest: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Psycho-Physiotherapy, Sports Management, Counseling.
Dr.L.Gladson Jose is currently serving as Principal. He has done Diploma in
Teacher Education and then gone for physiotherapy studies. He received his Bachelor
degree in Physiotherapy from College of Physiotherapy, SRIPMS Coimbatore. He holds
his Masters in Advanced cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy from College of Physiotherapy
JKKMMRF, Komarapalayam under The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University.
He has
done M.Sc. from University of Madras, M.Phil. in psychology and PhD in the field of
Psychophysiotherapy from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. He has done Post
Graduate Diploma in Sports Management as well Guidance and Counseling.He started his
journey as Lecturer in physiotherapy from Cherraan’s college of physiotherapy,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in the year 1997. He worked as Principal of Sandhya Institute of
physiotherapy, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh and Nandha college of physiotherapy, Erode,
Tamil Nadu.He has beed served as BOS Member in Physiotherapy and also expert
committee member for BPT & MPT Syllabus committee under The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR
Medical University Chennai; Yenepoya University, Mangalore and Member BOS in PG
physiotherapy of RGUHS, Bangalore.He has been the Task force member of National
model curriculum for Physiotherapy under NIAHS, Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, New Delhi.
He has been honoured by many awards He is the recipient of “Best
Teacher Award” from The TN Dr. MGR Medical University Chennai in 2011;
“Supremacy in Physiotherapy” during Physiotroops 2011; Scroll of honor by South
Canara Physiotherapy Teachers Association during Mangalore Physiocon 2017; Dr.
M.G.Mokashi’s Professional Excellency Award from IAP, KSPF, BPN and Physiotherapy
Job Portal during Bangalore Physiocon 2017; Senior Fellowship Award during
Physioblast 2017; “Life time Contribution Award” of IAP-Madurai Chapter in 2018;
“Best Academician Award” by Indian Association of Physiotherapists (TN) in 2020; He
has been honoured by RGUHS, Bangalore as “Eminent Teacher in physiotherapy” in
2020.
He is a recognized guide who guided many BPT and MPT students in projects and
dissertations. His specialty is cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, psycho-physiotherapy and
sports management. He is a good academician and administrator. He served as
chairperson, convener of state and national level seminar and conferences. He presented
many scientific paper and poster presentations in different conferences.