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M. C. Modi
Dr. Murigeppa Channaveerappa Modi often referred by his initials, M. C. Modi (4 October 1916 – 11 November 2005) was an Indian ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. Qualifications Modi was an Eye surgeon who performed a record half-a-million (more than five-lakh) eye surgeries. He travelled to remote villages and towns of India to hold mass eye camps. He was known for his dexterity as a surgeon and diagnostic acumen.He Studied DAM from Kankanwadi Ayurvedic College Belagavi, Karnataka. Early life and education He was born in Bilagi in Bagalkot district, But his early education was in Jamakhandi at P B Highschool Jamakhandi.He is an alumnus of KLE's Shri B M Kankanawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Belgaum formerly which was taken by KLE Society in 1993 ."Born of humble parentage – a Kannadiga from Bijapur district – Modi threw away a lucrative career in private practice after attending Gandhiji's historic prayer meeting at Bombay on August 8, 1942 where the Quit India resolution was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor (title)
Doctor is an Academic degree, academic title that originates from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning. The word is originally an Agent noun, agentive noun of the Latin verb 'to teach'. It has been used as an academic title in Europe since the 13th century, when the first doctorates were awarded at the University of Bologna and the University of Paris. Having become established in European universities, this usage spread around the world. Contracted "Dr" or "Dr.", it is used as a designation for a person who has obtained a doctorate (commonly a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD). In past usage, the term could be applied to any learned person. In many parts of the world today it is also used by medical practitioners, regardless of whether they hold a doctoral-level Academic degree, degree. Origins The doctorate () appeared in Middle Ages, medieval Europe as a license to teach (licentia docendi) at a medieval university. The roots of the term doctor can be traced to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |