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gave the welcome address and spoke that the selection of the topics in ‘GESTATIONAL MEDICINE’ were of great practical relevance and often a neglected subject, which both physicians and obstetricians needs to be updated. Prof.K.N.Vishwanath, Professor, Department Of Medicine, Manakula Vinayagar medical college, Puducherry spoke about the topic “Prescribing In Pregnancy-Playing It Safe”. “Gestational diabetes” was discussed in detail by Prof .R.S.Hariharan, Professor &HOD of diabetology(retd), MMC, Chennai. “Practical relevance of thyroid dysfunction & pregnancy” was discussed by Prof.Usha Sriram, Consultant
Endocrinologist, Director ACEER, Chennai. “Current trends in infections in pregnancy” was discussed by Prof.Abdul Ghafur, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, APOLLO HOSPITAL,Chennai. “Significance of liver disorders in pregnancy” was elucidated by Prof.Jayanthi, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Global Hospitals, Chennai.”Common respiratory problems of pregnancy” like bronchial asthma and tuberculosis was discussed by Prof.K.H.Kisku, Professor& HOD, Department Of Pulmonary Medicine, PIMS, Puducherry. Prof. Shanmugasundaram, HOD(retd) department of Cardiology, MMC, Chennai, gave some insight
JIPMER which was followed by a lecture on “Pharmacokinetics of Inhalational Anaesthetics: “A Visual Demo using Gas Man” was given by Dr. Ravishankar M, Professor & HOD, Department of Anaesthesia, MGMCRI. The CME ended with a lecture on “Dynamics of low flow anaesthesia” delivered by Dr. ArunaParameswari, Professor Anaesthesiology, SRMCRI, Chennai. The Gas Man software installation and practice session was conducted as an afternoon session by Dr. Ravishankar.
all of MGMC&RI for making the CME a grand success.
by Dr. Ravishankar, Professor & HOD, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, MGMCRI. Dr. Parthasarathy S, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, MGMCRI, delivered a talk on “Inhalational Anaesthesia: Ether to Sevoflurane”. Dr. Vidya, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai introduced this software in her talk on “Introduction to Gas Man Software”. A talk on “Uptake, Distribution & Elimination of Inhalational Anaesthetics” was delivered by Dr. PankajKundra, Professor Anaesthesiology,
CME on “Understanding Inhalational Anesthesia: Virtual to Visual” The Department of Anesthesiology & Critical care, MGMCRI in association with Indian Society of Anesthesiologist, Pondicherry state branch conducted a one day CME cum Workshop on “Understanding Inhalational Anesthesia: Virtual to Visual” on 25.09.11. Concept of Inhalational Anesthesia has evolved enormously in the last few decades due to the introduction of newer inhalational agents and the availability of various agent monitors. Understanding concepts of inhalational anaesthesia needs lot of effort as everything is imagination and one needs to have regular practice to get the concept. The need for proper understanding of pharmacokinetics and depth of anaesthesia is acutely felt. Computer Aided Learning is difficult to develop, but is very rewarding in its effectiveness. The program Gas Man introduced by J. E Philip exploits computer to help student understand uptake and distribution of inhalational anaesthetic agents. Newer agents are not only safe, but also have faster induction and recovery. Concept of low flow anaesthesia is becoming popular in recent times and is practised in most of the centres successfully. The CME was focussed on “Understanding the Inhalational Anaesthesia” using the computer software ‘Gas Man’. The CME began with an introductory talk on “Depth of Anaesthesia- Concepts”
“QUALITY INDICATORS FOR TEACHERS” Prof M. Varadajan , Medical Superintendant and promotions. Prof S.P.Thyagarajan presented and Prof.Dhananjay S .Kotasthane, HOD, Dept of to the audience the scoring system of academic Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and performance indicators proposed by UGC. The Research Institute, Pondicherry attended a state performance of teachers will be assessed under level Seminar on “ Quality Indicators for Teachers” following three categories: Category I: Teaching, conducted at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, learning and evaluation related activities, Category Chennai on 24.08.11. The seminar was organized by II: Co-curricular, extension and professional Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Sri Ramachandra development related activities., Category III: University, Chennai. The Chief Guest for Inauguration Research and academic contributions.He also was Prof.H.A.Ranganath, Director, National brought to the notice of the audience that the total Assessment Accreditation Council. score obtained by teachers would be taken in to The first presentation was “Quality indicators for account during appointment, promotions, Career teachers in Universities and colleges: Minimum norms Advancement Scheme and application of UGC stipulated by University Grants Commission,2010” pay scales. Delegates suggested that that the UGC by Prof.S.P.Thyagarajan (Formerly Vice-chancellor, norms can be modified for Medical Colleges by University of Madras), ProChancellor (Research) Sri including clinical/hospital related activities as the Ramachandra University, Chennai. The main content IV category in the scoring system. The next session was “ Faculty of his speech was “UGC regulations, 2010” which have been made mandatory to the Universities and Performance and appraisal: Some Issues and their constituent units/colleges. Prof. S.P. Thyagarajan challenges” by Prof.C.Thangamuthu, Former Vice explained that in order to meet the challenges of chancellor, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. In globalization of higher education in 21st Century, his presentation, he highlighted an important to boost the preparedness of Indian Universities, concept that , “ Teaching –learning process is a to bring about ‘Quantum jump’ in teacher quality non-zero-sum positive game(Win-Win situation)” and academic productivity from universities and . His concluding remarks were that ‘Cnstraints colleges, UGC has developed norms to specify and Challenges are the dynamics of any minimum qualifications of teachers for appointments growth processes.
MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC
MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
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into cardiovascular diseases in pregnancy. CME was well received and the content and presentation was well appreciated by the delegates. The speakers appreciated the delegates who were very cordial, cooperative and active. Interactive sessions were the highlights of the event. 10 lucky dip prizes were given at the end by MS, DEAN & HOD of the Department of Medicine. Vote of thanks was given by Dr.P.K.Siva, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine ,who appreciated the efforts of one and
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