SBV Annual Report 2014-15 by Dept of Medical Informatics

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth ANNUAL REPORT 2014 -2015

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CONTENTS MGMCRI MEDICAL COLLEGE SSSMCRI MEDICAL COLEGE

114 134 IGIDS dENTAL COLLEGE

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KGNC NURSING COLLEGE

CIDRF

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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

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ACADEMIC INITIATIVES

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INNOVATIONS

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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

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OUT REACH SERVICES

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SCHOLARS IN THE MAKING

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OTHER HIGHTLIGHTS

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STAFF NURSES OF MGMCRI

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Message from the Chairman of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Shri M.K.Rajagopalan

Message from the Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Prof. Rajaram Padagala

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth has marched into the academic year 2015 with lots of academic success during the past year. This has created lots of expectations to be achieved during this year. The Management expects the faculty, administrators and students of SBV to march with zeal and enthusiasm to meet the growing needs of the student and research community.

A foundation for the formation of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institution was laid down a decade and a half ago. I was fortunate to be associated with building of the buildings with blocks and bricks; I had no doubt that the solid foundation, as hard as ‘iron’ for academic growth was being laid down for the future, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University.

The challenges ahead of us can be reached if we approach it together with no barrier between us. I feel happy to record my comments and expectations in the Annual Progress Report 2015 of SBV.

After a determined Chairman Mr. M. K. Rajagopalan (MKR) has given the decisive directions, the entire family worked hard along with the band of academic wizards to usher-in an epoch making era of bringing the academic glory to the institution. The results of decade and a half long efforts reflect in the progress that is shown in this annual report.

Shri M.K.Rajagopalan

The first institution is named after the ‘Father of the nation’ Mahatma Gandhi and I have no hesitation what so ever to call MKR as the “Father of SBVU”. Therefore the staff and students must feel proud and dedicate their time and strive to achieve objectives laid down by the Management.

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Therefore one should review the results reflected in this review that should stimulate one to review his or her own contributions for the progress of building the institutions. Try to come up to the expectations of the Management, take a pledge on the day of teachers’ day to re-dedicate themselves. I have no doubt that the experienced team headed the by the VC, the Academic Chiefs and the Administrative heads will enthuse the faculty and staff for more academic prosperity and galvanize the students to trek a humane path to become the best healthcare personnel needed for the entire globe. Prof. Rajaram Padagala, Chancellor, SBV.

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Message from the Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Prof. K.R.Sethuraman

Message from the Dean – Research, Postgraduate Studies and Allied Health Sciences ,SBV. Prof.N. Ananthakrishnan

Annual review of an institution is to take stock of one’s performance over the year gone by. Based on the quality and quantity of performances in the constituent colleges, certain decisions can be taken regarding for targets for the subsequent year.

SBV and its constituent colleges have been taking long strides recently consistent with the goal of creating a centre of excellence in medical learning in a semi urban/semi rural environment. The current annual report is testimony to this fact.

From the meticulous compilation by the editorial team, it is apparent that the constituent colleges of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth have achieved notable outcomes and achievements during the last academic year. In view of the various achievements in teaching, research, service to the public and other laudable outreach activities, we can feel satisfied with our performances and set our targets higher for the current academic year.

A number of measures are ongoing to facilitate this process including possible collaborations with leading universities of the world. However, such an endeavor can be taken forward only if there is sustained and total commitment on the part of all staff - faculty, non-academic and administrative staff and of course students.

It is personally gratifying to note that this period – April 2014 to March 2015 – covers the second year of my tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, a rapidly growing deemed-to-be-University devoted to the Health sciences. Appreciation and sincere thanks are conveyed to all the staff and students of SBV, its constituent colleges and affiliated centres like the CIDRF, for their contribution to our collective success. The nurturing role played by the Chancellor, Prof P. Rajaram and the senior management of SBV and the visionary guidance of Shri MK Rajagopalan, Chairman of Sri Balaji Educational and Charitable Public Trust, in these achievements deserve to be documented and appreciated. Prof. K.R.Sethuraman Vice Chancellor,SBV

The excellence of a Medical University is assessed not merely on the infrastructure but essentially on three factors- viz., quality and commitment of the faculty, the feedback from recently qualified and more remotely qualified alumni and the opinion of patients. It should be our unified effort to see that we stand out in all these three areas. With an excellent infrastructure in place, our goal of being in the top twenty by twenty-twenty is well within reach. I invite you all to jointly put our shoulders to the wheel and push with all our might. Prof. Dr. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean – Research, Postgraduate Studies and Allied Health Sciences (SBV).

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Message from the Registrar, SBV Prof. A.R. Srinivasan

It gives me immense pleasure to state that Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth has been making rapid strides in academics,research and patient care. It is gratifying to note that several need based and value added academic courses have been acceded to the existing armamentarium during the last year. While it gives us moments of pride and satisfaction, complacency should not set in. Let us create a higher benchmark so that the next academic year would envisage more of academic and research inputs. God bless Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.

Prof. A.R. Srinivasan Registrar, SBV

UNIVERSITY COMMUNIQUE

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Internal quality assurance cell

University Communique “Objectivisation of Clinical / Practical Exams”

IQAC Report from KGNC 5. Dr. Pankaj Badamilal Shah, Prof of Community Medicine, SRMC, Chennai - Expert member from regional center for Medical Educational, MCI 6. Dr. S. Sujatha, Member – MEU, Professor of General Medicine, SRMC, Chennai – Expert member from regional center for Medical Educational, MCI

A National Level experts Committee meeting was convened on 23.05.2014 at MGMCRI Campus, 7. Dr. A.Nalini, Director of Education, Saveetha Puducherry to review the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth’s University, Chennai proposal on Objectivisation of Clinical / Practical exams. The panel of experts consisted of 8. Dr. Ragunanthan, Head of MEU, Prof of Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai 1. Dr. Vijayaraghavan, Dean - Medical Education, SRMC, Chennai – Expert member 9. Dr. Kadambari, Prof of Surgery, Member – from regional center for Medical Educational, MEU, JIPMER, Pondicherry MCI 10. Dr. Neelambigai, Prof & Head of Physiology, 2. Dr. D.K. Srinivas, Dean (Retd.), JIPMER Head of Medical Education Unit, Coimbatore pondicherry and Retd Consultant Curriculum Medical College, Coimbatore Development, RGUHS, Bangalore 11. Dr. Hansavardhini, Deputy Controller of 3. Dr. Thomas Chacko, Director, PSGExaminations and Asst. Prof. of Transfusion FAIMER South Asia Regional Institute, Medicine, TN Dr MGR Medical University, Secretary-General SEARAME, Prof & Head, Chennai Community Medicine & Medical Education, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, As a de novo University, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is taking a national level lead in this very important Coimbatore part of Medical Education, namely skill based 4. Dr. Latha Ravichandran, Co-convener of objective evaluation by implementing the directive Medical Education & Prof of Paediatrics, of MCI in both letter and spirit. SRMC, Chennai - Expert member from regional center for Medical Educational, MCI

KGNC - IQAC unit in association with Department of Medical Surgical Nursing organized a workshop on Hemodynamic monitoring of patient in critical care units on 10.04.14 at KGNC College. On 17.07.14, Dept. of Child Health Nursing & IQAC – KGNC conducted a Workshop on Diarrhea Managementfor III year B.Sc (N) students.The Objectives of the workshop were to recognize the causes of diarrhea, to identify the clinical manifestation of diarrheal disease, to update the current treatment strategies for diarrhea and dysentery, to develop skill in identifying the dehydration, to provide competent nursing care for the children with diarrhea. From 20.08.2014 to 23.08.2014, IQAC – KGNC conducted Orientation Programme for the Undergraduate, Post Basic and Post Graduate Fresher’s on the theme.‘Strategies to Create Positive Attitude towards Nursing among Fresher’s.’ with the objectives, to orient the students regarding Nursing Profession, to provide positive strategies towards Nursing and to motivate the students to successfully complete the course of study. On 04.09.2014, the CIDRF, IQAC –KGNC &KGNC - Research Club, conducted Centre for Interdisciplinary Research Facility Orientation Programme for all Faculty Members of KGNC and M.Sc (N) II Year students. The Objectives of the program was to get familiarized with the facilities available in the department, to understand the functions of the CIDRF department, to collaborate with the department & conduct research projects and to identify the funding sources available for the nursing researches.

CNE on Shoo – In of Quality Care in Obstetrics was conducted on 18.12.2014 with Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing as the Collaborating Department at MGMCRI . Nursing Educators, students and Nursing staff were the beneficiaries. Around 50 delegates had registered for the CNE. In association with IQAC – KGNC, the Dept of Psychiatric Nursing organized a Panel Discussion on “Preparing Nursing Teachers as Mentors” on 28.01.2015. II year M. Sc (N) students joined hands with IQAC & Faculty Welfare Cell and conducted a value added programme, titled “Personality Development – A Professional Mandate” on 03.03.2015

IQAC Report From IGIDS

Between 28.07.2014 and 29.07.2014 IDIGS conducted INTEGRATE 2014 with series of programs on “Science of laser and its application on dentistry’’. On 12.08.2014 there was an inauguration and induction of cleft and cranio-facial board for IGIDS.On 20.08.2014, First year B.D.S From 10.09.2014 to 13.09.2014, IQAC –KGNC induction program with series of activities including conductedAmbassador Training Programme for inauguration, anti-ragging undertaking, certificate Final year B.Sc (N) (VIII batch). Objectives of the verification, briefing of parents on mentor-mentees, program was to facilitate the students to access for hostel facilities, Garuda and distribution of books career opportunities in India and abroad, to guide and handbooks.On 26.08.2014, there was an the students to understand the availability of various Inauguration and induction of implant board for job opportunities for nursing and to empower the IGIDS. On Sept 2nd, 9th, 23rd, Workshop I on students with adequate knowledge and skill in Components amenable for OSCE, Workshop II different areas before stepping into clinical area. on Developing OSCE blueprint, and Workshop III on OSCE-some tips and tricks was conducted On 25.9.14 IQAC –KGNC organized KGNC by Dr.KR.Sethuraman and Dr.VN.Mahalakshmi. Kasturbians and Research club meet was organized On 07.09.2014, Interns orientation programme was on 25.9.14 at 1st Floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. conducted with lectures on “Practice Management” and “Role of interns in patient management in State Level Conference on “Best Pract ices in Dental college” by Dr. NandaKumar and Dr. Nursing Triad. Education, Practice and Research” Senthil M. On 11.09.2014, Genetics workshop was held on 28.11.2014 at MGMCRI where the was conducted with a lecture by Dr.Aravindh on Nursing Educators & students were the beneficiaries. ‘Application of advanced molecular technique in dental research’’. On 20.09.2014, PRO-IGIDS 2014 13

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Seminar on “Knowledge Management in Healthcare Profession” was conducted on 30.10.2014. To introduce the concepts and frameworks of this new and rapidly developing field in our institution, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC.SBV) conducted this seminar, where Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV gave a note Address on Knowledge management, Mr.S. Madhavan. B.Tech. MKM, Senior Software Professional, Malaysia, spoke on Knowledge Management and Learning Organizations – an overview, Dr.Sundaramurthy Reddy, Senior Professor, Department of Management Studies, Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Puducherry, with the Department of Community Medicine, spoke on Knowledge Management implementation MGMCRI. The beneficiaries were outgoing batch in Health care industry and Dr.K.R.Nalini of Interns. The objective of the program was to Srinivasan, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D.,(L.I.Sc.,) Consultant sensitize the outgoing Interns on the variety of in Library and Information Science, spoke on career choices those are available post-MBBS and Knowledge Management (KM) in Library and help and guide them to make a right career choice. Information Science.

was conducted with lectures by Dr.Shivasankar on “Minimizing failures in All Ceramic Crowns’’,Dr. Lakshmi on Guided Implant Surgery, Dr.Abby Abraham on Immediate Implant Placement and Dr.Vigneshwaran on Prosthodontics considerations in Implantology. On 15.11.14 a session titled Le Pedo Colloquium was conducted where the following speakers spoke on the following topics Dr. Nikhil Marwah presented on “Critical Appraisal of Publications”, Dr. SharathAsokan presented on “Made for each other”, Dr. Arun Prasad Rao presented on “Keys to successful behavior management.”Dr. Muthu M.S. presented on “Children with special health care needs – Revisiting the basics”, Dr. Joby Peter presented on “Early Orthodontic treatment – When & Why”

On the occasion of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon’s Day on 13.02.2015, Dr. Krishnakumar Raja, Prof. & HOD , SRM Dental College, presented on “Orthognathic in a nutshell”, while Dr. SainathMatsa, Founder & CEO, Praseedha Hair transplant clinic, Chennai, presented on “The Road not taken”. On 20.02.2015 to 22.012.2015 a programme titled, “Gold n gold, A Restorative Extravaganza” was held at SBV university. Between 18.03.2015 and 19.03.2015 a “Skill Enhancement Programme” for alumni (SEA) with the theme “An Exclusive Intensive Workshop in Fixed Partial Prosthodontics” was held at SBV university.

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Workshop on Research Methodology and Biostatistics: Introduction to SPSS and SPSS “Commencement day” – A Career Guidance Demonstration was conducted where Prof. L. Program for Interns was conducted on 25.07.2014 at Nagesh, Head, Public Health Dentistry, Bareilly, D2 Conference Hall, Hospital Block, collaborating Uttar Pradesh presented on Hypothesis testing, Overview of experimental research, Concept of Normal curve and standard normal curve, Errors in research and error minimizing methods and Sample size determination. Dr. Shyam Sivasamy, Sr. Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Thalambur, Chennai presented on Descriptive research, Analytical research, Clinical trial considerations (Clinical significance versus statistical significance), Fundamentals of Biostatistics, Sampling techniques and Tests of significance. 14

Workshop on “Orientation to PACS” was conducted on 01.09.2014 at D2 Conference Hall, Hospital Block the IQAC and Department of Radiology as the collaborating Departments. All MGMC&RI Clinical Faculties participated in the workshop.The main scope of the workshop was to promote awareness about PACS among the clinicians so as to minimize the dependence on films and for quick access to radiological investigations. After a brief overview presentation about PACS, the faculties were divided into groups for focused presentations on utility of PACS for individual specialties.The program was well received among the clinicians. Workshop on “Post-validation of learning objectives” was conducted on 04.09.2014 at II Floor Lecture Hall, College Block with IQAC collaborating with the office of the COE. All MGMC&RI faculties participated in the workshop. The main agenda of the workshop were:Analysis of feedback received from faculty, Summary of the individual departmental analysis, Evolving SBV Action plan for 2014-2015 and Structuring the viva-voce / oral examination.

Modular Training workshop on “Good Nutrition Practices in Clinical Care” was conducted on 15.10.2014, 12.11.2014 and 10.12.2014. Participants were from medical and surgical intensive care units, gastroenterology, oncology and faculties from dietetics and nursing departments. “Commencement Day” – A Career Guidance Program for Interns was held on 31.12.2014, D2 Conference Hall, Hospital Block. The outgoing batch of Interns benefitted from the program with the main objective to sensitize the outgoing Interns on the variety of career choices those are available post MBBS and help and guide them to make a right career choice. IQAC of MGMC & RI, KGNC & IGIDS and Department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI An International Conference on Climate Change and Health, to sensitize participants on the issue of Global Climate Change, its effects on human health & ways of mitigating and adapting to climate change was conducted on 09.01.2015. The highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the presence of Prof. Michael Edwin from Notre Dame University

Modular Training workshop on “Good Nutrition Practices in Clinical Care” was conducted on 17.09.2014 (Wednesday) and will be subsequently held on the third Wednesday of every month (for six modules) at I Floor, MEU Block. The collaborating Department wereIQAC, Department of Anesthesiology, MGMCRI and Fresenius Kabi. Participants were from Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units, Gastroenterology, Oncology and faculties from Dietetics and Nursing departments.

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Prof. Rashmi Vyas, MD Physiology, Masters in Health Professions Education, FAIMER fellow 2003, Philadelphia, USA, Professor in Physiology, Core Educator , MEU and Convener, MCI recognized Regional Centre for National Education spoke on the topic,” Innovation in Teaching – Learning Methods: Early Clinical Exposure and Integration” on 03.04.2014. Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV, Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean(R&PG Studies) SBV, Prof. Seteesh Goshe and heads of various Departments were present for the talk. SBV AHEAD, conducted its third session for the year 2014 with a talk by Dr CS Singh, MGMCRI, Dept of Radiology titled, “Teaching-Learning Methods to Impart Visual Perceptual skills in Health Professions Education”on 22.05.2014. The talk was moderated by Dr.K.R.Sethuraman,Vice Chancellor, SBV.

USA. The Souvenir and sticker were released on the occasion, followed by planting of saplings. The following plenary session was organized, ‘Science of Climate Change & its Effects on Health’ by Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV, ‘What Climate change means to Health Professionals’ by Dr.Devi Prasad, Pondicherry University, ‘Modeling the effects of climate change on Vector Borne diseases’ by Prof.Michael Edwin, Notre Dame University, USA, ‘Effect of Climate change on Mangroves’ by Prof.Kathiresan, Annamalai University, ‘Adapting to climate change’A Health Perspectives by Dr. Ganapathy, Professor, Anna University and ‘Climate change: How to mitigate the threats to global Security’ by Ms.Inge Van Alphine.

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Students counseling Service at SBV

Supplementary batch students were given group counseling for involvement, motivation and confidence to approach their exams. NLP, Gestalt and Audio Therapies were used for therapeutic guidance’s. A 2 hours’ workshop is conducted once a month for the fresher’s regularly, followed by the orientation programme at the time of joining the course. Understanding the importance of empowering the staffs, a 1 hour workshop is conducted by the Student Counselor every month to benefit the staff nurses. Faculties and Staffs also approach the Student Counselor to get guidance for overcoming their personal issues.

SBV AHEAD Members of SBV Ahead and members of Dental Education unit together organized the four days workshop on “Training of the trainers for dental educators” at IGIDS on 06.06.14, 07.06.14, 13.06.14 & 14.06.14 with the main objectives to train the dental educators on teaching learning principles, methods and media, framing the question papers, principles of evaluation of examination and curriculum development.

As part of global development, a full time systematic counseling service was started by SBV in the month of May, 2014 under the aegis of MEU. Students were given individual counseling sessions whenever identified with academic, behavioral or personal problems by Faculties, Institutional Heads or Hostel Wardens. Students also approached on their Sri BalajiVidyapeeth Academy for Health own, to meet the Student Counselor. If and Professions Education and Academic when needed, Parental Counseling services Development, (SBV AHEAD ), conducted its were also provided. second session for the year 2014 with a talk by 16

A meeting of SBV AHEAD was held on 30.07.2014. The topic presented was “Innovations in Teaching-Learning Methods – KGNC Experience”. The speakers were Prof. Renuka Guhan, VicePrincipal of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Mrs.Kirupa Angiline, Assoc.Prof. of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Prof. Sumathy of Child Health Nursing. The monthly meeting of SBV AHEAD was held on 11.11.2014. The Guest speaker was Dr.K.V. Devi Prasad, Head of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University. The topic presented was “Identifying and Reducing Environmental

session was moderated by Prof. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.

From The Office of The Registrar

Doctoral Committee Meeting for PhD candidates.

Doctoral Committee meetings for the Phd candidates admitted in Community Medicine and Medical Education were held on April 1 and April 3 respectively. Prof.N.Etirajan, Professor and Head of Community Medicine, RMMCH, Chidambaram and Dr.K.V.Prasad, Professor of Ecology, Pondicherry University were the External Subject Experts for Community Medicine. Prof. Rashmi Vyas, Professor and Core Educator, Medical Education, Christian Medical College, Vellore and Dr.G.S.subramanian, CIDRF were the External Subject Experts for Medical Education.

Academic Council Meeting.

The Academic Council Meeting of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth was held on 17th April 2014 under the chairmanship of Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, ViceChancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The Registrar, Prof.A.R.Srinivasan tabled various agendas for approval and the main ones were regarding the restructuring and objectivising of the practical examinations of MBBS, aligning the postgraduate question paper pattern with that of National Board of Examinations, approval of starting of the innovative courses of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth including the Fellowship programmes in Anaesthesiology and Nursing .

Meeting of the Standing Committee on Policies of SBV The meeting of the Standing Committee constituted by BOM to discuss and finalise the policies of SBV was held under the chairmanship of Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean-Research & PG Studies to discuss and finalize the policies of SBV on malpractices in examinations, break of study and break of internship etc. The meeting was held on 3rd June 2014.

I nterview for the Innovative Courses

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Health Risks”. The session was moderated by Prof. The Interview for the selection of candidates for K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji the innovative courses of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Vidyapeeth. for the year 2014 was held in two phases on 11th and 23rd August 2014 at the Council Room of The monthly meeting of SBV AHEAD was held Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research on 02.12.2014. The Guest speaker was Prof SP Institute. The first phase was held on 11th August Pani, deputy Dean, Medical faculty, QIUP, Perak, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Prof.S.Krishnan, Malaysia who spoke on Medical curriculum. The Dean-Administration, MGMCRI for the 17

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following courses, PG Diploma in Music Therapy, PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy, PG Diploma in Health Profession Education, B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology and Fellowship in Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia (FUGRA). The second phase of the selection of candidates for the following courses, PG Diploma in Good Clinical Laboratory Practices, PG Diploma in Health Professions Education (Internal Candidates) and M.Sc Pharmaceutical Medicine was held under the Chairmanship of Prof.S.Krishnan DeanAdministration, MGMCRI on 23rd August 2014. were felicitated at a glittering ceremony held on The list of selected candidates was displayed on 25th 16.10.2014, under the aegis of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. August 2014. Dr.P. Jambulingam, Director, Vector Control Research Centre, Pondicherry gave away the merit PhD Screening Committee Meeting certificates and cash awards. These students carried The Screening test for the selection of candidates for out research on various aspects of medicine, based the PhD programmes of SBV was held on 2, 3, 22nd on the prestigious studentship awarded by ICMR September 2014. For the day 1, for subjects Anatomy, (Indian Council for Medical Research), New Delhi Biochemistry and Microbiology, External Subject for the year 2013. Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice – Experts were drawn from various institutions for Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lauded the the selection process. Accordingly, Prof.Thangaraj efforts of the young scientists and their mentors. from Arrupadai Medical College, Pondicherry for Anatomy, Prof. Toora from Arrupadai Medical Chancellor’s Medal College, Pondicherry for Biochemistry and Prof. Intercollegiate Essay Competition Sethumadavan from AVMC, Pondicherry for in Commemoration of National Microbiology were drawn in as External subjects Education Day held at Sri Balaji for Biochemistry. For day 2 the Screening test Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. for the subjects, Physiology and Interdisciplinary National Education Day is an annual observance Research, Prof. Rajkumar from Raja Muthiah in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Medical College, Annamalai University and Prof. N. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the First Education Sakthivel from Pondicherry University were invited Minister of independent India, who served as External Subject Experts. from 15th August 1947 till 2nd February 1958. National Education Day of India is celebrated The phase 3 for screening the eligible candidates on 11th November every year. In this connection, were held on 22.09.2014 with Prof. Kuppuswami, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, announced a Chancellor’s Principal, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai Medal Intercollegiate Essay Competition for the as External Subject for Medical Informatics and students of health sciences from the colleges in Prof. Muthumanikam, Principal, Krishnaswamy and around Pondicherry, in commemoration of the College of Education for Women, Pondicherry for National Education Day. The Theme for this Essay Medical Education. Competition was “How to reduce Environmental Health Risks in our Society”. All the sessions were chaired by Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean – Research & PG Studies, “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” (Campaign Clean India) SBV Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth feels proud in joining hands with “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” (Campaign Clean MBBS 250 Batch Inauguration Day India), a national level campaign by the Government MBBS 250 Batch Inauguration Day, saw the newly of India covering 4041 statutory towns to clean admitted students along with their parents on their the streets, roads and infrastructure of the country. final stretch of admission procedure and formalities This campaign aims to accomplish the vision of on 27.08.2014 under the guidance of the Deans ‘clean India’ by 2nd October 2019, 150th birthday Office and the Office of the Registrar. of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation. More than 3 million government employees, schools and Felicitation of student researchers colleges students of India are going to participate and their Guides held at Mahatma in this event.

Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute – 16.10.2014. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Seventeen undergraduate students of medicine at Unity Day) Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute and their respective faculty –Guides 18

As per the directives of University Grants Commission (UGC), Mahatma Gandhi Medical

As per the UGC directives, the birth anniversary of Shri.Sardar Valla bhai Patel was observed on 31st October 2014 BY KGNC, as the “RashtriyaEktaDiwas” (National Unity Day), KGNC planned for a series of activities on 30th and 31st October 2014.On 30th October 2014 a poster competition was conducted on the Theme National Unity, Safety & Security. A total of 13 posters were displayed in KGNC ground floor. Prof.Seetharaman, HOD of Community Medicine, MGMC&RI & Prof.P.Sumathy HOD Dept OF Child Health Nursing evaluated the posters. College organized a programme for administering the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to all students, staff and Faculty on 31.10.2014. The Faculty and Students took the solemn Pledge with utmost dedication and devotion and with the idea of spreading the message of Unity, Safety and Security. It was supervised by the office of the Dean. All the batches were administered the pledge at 11.00am on 31.10.2014. A similar programme was organized at SSSMCRI, the Off Campus Institute of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The pledge was administered by the Dean of the college. The students of various batches, the staff and the faculty took the pledge with sincerity. An inspirational speech was delivered by Prof. Swayam Jothi, Sr. Professor of the college.

To create awareness among the public on Unity, Safety & Security on 31st of October 2014, around 350 students participated in a rally which was flagged of by Prof.N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean PG studies & Research of SBV at 9.15.am.The rally commenced from MGMC&RI campus & the students spread the message of Unity, Safety & Security by shouting slogans and by using Placards. As per the directives of UGC, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, a constituent college of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth observed the National Unity Day on 31/10/2014, commemorating the birth anniversary of Shri. Sardar Valla Bhai Patel, the Iron Man of India with dedication and devotion. The Rastriya Ekta Divas (National Unity Day ) was observed in Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences by an oath taking ceremony 19

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Guest Lecture Delivered By Transgender Rights Activist, Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, Founder Trustee – Astitva on World Aids Day at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, is a transgender rights activist, Hindi film actress and Bharatnatyam exponent in Mumbai, India. She is the first transgender person to represent Asia Pacific in the UN in 2008. She is the Chairperson and Founder Trustee of ASTITVA an organization which works for the support and development of Sexual Minorities. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth took pride in inviting Ms. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi to deliver a Commemorative Lecture on ‘Role of Medical Institutions in Mainstreaming Transgender’ at the Scientific and Academic Forum of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute in commemoration of World AIDS Day on 1st December 2014.

“SBV University Welcomes Dundee Delegates”

The College of Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK, one of the topmost medical institutions,

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is set to collaborate in Medical Education and Research with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, a deemed University, Puducherry, after a visit by a four member team from the University of Dundee on January 22, 2015.Dr.Gary Mires, Dean of Medical Education and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Mairi Scott, Director of Professional Development Academy, Professor of General Medicine and Medical Education, Dr. Rami Abboud, Head of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery and Dr. Susie Schofield, E-learning Lead and Senior lecturer in Center for Medical Education from the University of Dundee visited SBV and its constituent Colleges from 22.01.2015 to 24.01.2015.

Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF)

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Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) CIDRF is working with Dean (Research and PG Studies) in constituting an Institutional Committee for Stem Cell Research (IC-SCR), as required by ICMR, to conduct research on stem cells. Prof. Adithan, Senior Professor, Clinical Pharmacology, JIPMER has accepted to be the Chairman of the Committee. Dr Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, CIDRF will be the Member Secretary. Patents: CIDRF’s research collaboration has resulted in filing of two provisional patents on June 19, 2014, with Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Chennai, Government of India. They are entitled, i) Process of using natural carotenoids as coloring agents for characterization of acrylic denture bases and ii) Process of using natural colors for characterization of silicone prostheses customized to patient needs. CIDRF has entered into a research and development collaboration with Texas, USA based The BioSciences.Com Company to develop bioinformatics research in CIDRF. CIDRF secured grant funding support from Sri Balaji Educational and Charitable Public Trust, Puducherry for two projects submitted by Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director and Dr.Satheesh Natarajan, Senior Scientist:Selective colonization of gut microbiota in children with intestinal parasitic worm load. Project Total Cost: Rs. 1.5 lakhs, duration three months. Establishment of an in-vitro human intestinal crypt stem cell model. Project total cost: Rs 1.5 lakhs, duration three months. CIDRF received the following scientists as part of its outreach, networking initiative:

SiRx 2014

SiRx, held on June 20, 2014, was CIDRF’s first national research colloquium on “In Silico Therapeutics” that focused on “In silico modeling in Modern Medicine” concepts in research and the evidence base in the practice of Modern Integrative Medicine. Si in SiRx stands for Silico (silica) and Rx stands for prescription (therapeutics). In addition, SIR is an epidemic model used to describe the transmission of communicable diseases. The objective of this colloquium was to provide attendees with: A multidisciplinary exchange of information amongst internationally recognized leading experts, on the current concepts and challenges facing theory and applications of mathematical modeling in modern medicine, 22

educate prospective and active students, researchers, clinicians and scholars to create a platform for strategic partnership. A total of 123 delegates including 41 medical and dental students registered for the colloquium. The participants were from medicine, engineering, science, dental field.

ICMR STS projects

Two ICMR STS projects, “The effect of crude extracts of traditional medicinal plants on the enzymes involved in Alzheimer’s disease” and “Isolation and validation of stem cells colostrum and breast milk, were successfully completed and their report submitted to the ICMR. The reports have been approved by ICMR.

Ongoing government funded projects

Prophylactic potential of the extract of the bark of Terminalia arjuna in preventing osteoporosis, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. (Dr.Balanehru Subramaniam) To study the transcriptional control of CD147 expression in glioblastoma through cell lines, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (Dr.Pooja Pratheesh)

New Appointment

Dr.J.Shanmugam,Ph.D.,M.D(MA).,D.Sc(Hon.)., FABMS., FIVS., FIMSA., FIC Path., FACE(USA), joined CIDRF, MGMCRI as Senior Deputy Director 01.12.2014. Dr.Mangaiyarkarasi ,M.Sc.,Ph.D.,M.A .,M. Ed.,F.I.B (London) has joined CIDRF as Emeritus Scientist - UGC Fellow on 09.02.2015.

Awards and Honours

Dr. J. Shanmugam, Senior Deputy Director, CIDRF, MGMC, got unanimously elected as the President of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) 2014-2015, at the annual conference of IAMM held at Jaipur, India. He was invited as a Special Guest of the IAMM - CME Program in Microbiology organized at Madha Medical College and Hospital, Kovur, Chennai on 12.12.2014. He was also invited as one of the three eminent Virologists and spoke on “Ebola virus- a notorious virus causing high mortality and uncontrollable outbreak,” an update talk in the plenary session at the Annual Conference of Indian Virological Society held at Coimbatore from 18.12.2014 to 20.12.2014

Dr. Doulathunnisa Jaffar Ali, Scientist, CIDRF, MGMC, received “Yellapragada Subbarao Memorial Award” for Best Paper published in the journal ‘Biomedicine’ in the year 2013.

Officiation/Participation in Academic/Scientific Events

Dr.J.Shanmugam, Senior Deputy Director of CIDRF was nominated by the Director of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAK) as the Inspector for evaluating Health Science Institutions. He was invited and participated in a two days workshop on “Interaction Workshop for NAAK Inspectors for Health Professionals” held on 3rd and 4th February, 2015 at NAAK – HQ, Bangalore. Dr.J.Shanmugam as the Chairman of the IEC, conducted the “Institutional Ethics Committee meeting on 16th February, 2015 at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Government of Puducherry. He was one of the resource persons for the CME program on ”Bloodstream Infections-An Update”, held at MGMC& RI on 28th March, 2015. He delivered an update talk on “Sources and Microbial species causing Bloodstream Infections”. He was also the Organizing Secretary of the CME program. He has also delivered the inaugural address on “Importance and feasibility of research by Nursing professionals” in the KGNC Scientific Society meeting held at Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, SBV. He delivered the felicitation speech after the inaugural address by Vice-Chancellor, SBV Dr.K.R.Sethuraman, during the Symposium on “Research Methodology” organized at KGNC, SVB on 25th March, 2015. In the scientific session, he delivered a talk on “Financial Aid for Nursing Research – Achieving Strategies”. The German House for Research and Innovation (Deutsches Wissenschafts- und Innovations Haus – DWIH New Delhi) organized the DWIH Horizon: Art Meets Science exhibition at Alliance Française Pondichéry from 21st to 26th February, 2015, which was attended by the Scientists from CIDRF. Research Scholars, Ms. Preethi Sridharan and Ms. Akshayavardhani attended a one day workshop on Science and Communication ( SCI - COMM) organized by Wellcome Trust - DBT India Alliance at the Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, on 11th March 2015. Faculty and research students from CIDRF attended a one day CME entitled – ‘Bloodstream infections - an update’ organized MGMCRI under the auspices of the IMSA Chapter, Puducherry & MGMCRI - HICC on 28th March 2015.

Visits to Other Institutions

The following research institutes were visited from CIDRF, for collaborative research and potential MOU with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry: Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai on 13.11.2014 and Vector Control Research Center, Puducherry on 22.12.2014. C-Camp, Bangalore: On 5th February, 2015 Dr.J.Shanmugam, Senior Deputy Director-CIDRF, and Dr.Bala Nehru, Deputy Director-CIDRF, along with CEO Mr.S.Ravishankar visited the C-Camp-DBT research facilities in Bangalore and held discussions with the Scientists of the C-Camp. Institute of Biological Sciences, MKU, Madurai: On 11th Februay, 2015 Dr.J.Shanmugam and

Dr.Bala Nehru visited the Institute of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University at Madurai and held discussions with their Scientists in the Department of Molecular Biology-DBT research facilities. TRPVB - TANUVAS, Chennai: On 13th February, 2015 Dr.J.Shanmugam and Dr.Bala Nehru visited the “Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biological” at Tamil Nadu University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and held discussions with the Director of TRPVB, a DBT – TANUVAS partnership initiative. RIVER, Puducherry: On 16th February,2015, Dr.J.Shanmugam along with Dr.Selvaraj Stephen, Professor of Microbiology visited the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Veterinary Education and Research (RIVERT) in Puducherry and held discussion with Microbiologists regarding possible collaborative research project on comparative study on the prevalence and characterization of MRSA among diseased and healthy animals and human beings. On 23rd January, 2015, four Faculty from Department of Medical Education, Dundee University, Scotland visited CIDRF on 16th January, 2015 23

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Message From Prof S.Krishnan, DEAN MGMCRI

Mahatma gandhi medical college & research institute

It is a great pride for me to be a part of this great Educational organization â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. I am fortunate to have an opportunity to serve this university as the Dean of one of the constituent college, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute. In view of the global scenario of excellent patient care and treatment, there has been a need of innovative courses that would serve as an alternative and complementary medicine. The active role of Yoga and Music Department which serves the people in need and also offers diploma courses under the able guidance of SBV AIM HIGHER, the brain child of Dean Research and PG studies has set a positive platform for excellence by inculcating such medical practices with care and dedication. The Scientific and Academic Forum of MGMCRI has brought in many doctors, academicians, educationist and scientists from India and Abroad as guest speakers that have provided unparalleled learning opportunities to the Post graduates and the faculty members. Under the able guidance of Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor of SBV, MGMCRI an ever vibrant institute has conducted many seminars, conferences, workshops and with ever active contribution of the Medical Education Unit, all other forms of idea-sharing and learning interaction has taken place during the year 2014-15. The performance of Undergraduates and post graduates depicts the quality of academic programmes and successful efforts in implementing the best practices adopted by the university like hands on training, live surgery workshops, interaction with subject experts and eminent scholars. The annual report 2014-15 reflects the excellent journey of how MGMCRI has taken its stride in a positive and progressive manner I hope the institute will not only continue to grow steadfastly but also begin to make a difference as a medical institute of higher education and an ever responsive to the call of the society, holding the light of knowledge, wisdom and patient care aloft amid the fast-altering global scenario. Prof S.KRISHNAN DEAN - MGMCRI

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Research And Scholarship Scientific Publications

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Shib Sekhar Datta, Pandiyan R, Krithiga S. A study to assess feasibility of text messaging service in Samal SK, Rathod S, Reddi R, Anandraj R. delivering maternal and child health care messages An unusual presentation of a severely calcified in a rural area of Tamil Nadu, India. Australasian leiomyoma in a post menopausal woman: a case Medical Journal 2014;7(4):175-80. report. Int J of Reprod Contracept Obstret Gynaecol 2014;3:463-5. Ashoka HG, GN Pramod Kumar, Vaidyanathan V, Adarsh P. ‘Para-suicide pact’ by yellow phosphorus Keshavamurthy Vinay, Ariganesh Chandrasegaran, Ingestion.Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology Amrinder J. Kanwar, Uma N. Saikia, Harsimran ( JIST) Jan-June 2014;10(1):42 Kaur, et al. Primary cutaneous mucormycosis presenting as a giant plaque: Uncommon R. Sathiya, V. Kuzhandai Velu, G. Niranjan, A. presentation of a rare Mycosis’. Mycopathologia R. Srinivasan, Ganesh B. Amirtha R. Ramesh, M. August 2014;178(1-2):97-101. Sathish Babu, Subiman Saha. Comparative Study of Serum Uric Acid levels and Lipid Ratios in Stephen S, Charles MV, Anitharaj V, Deepa Coronary Artery Disease Patients. International C, Umadevi S. Early dengue diagnosis by journal ofBiomedical science. 2014;10:124-128. nonstructural protein 1 antigen detection: Rapid immunochromotography versus two the enzymeG. Niranjan, D. Anitha, A. R. Srinivasan, V. linked immunosorbent assay kits.Indian J Kuzhandai Velu, C. Venkatesh, M. Sathish Babu, PatholMicrobiol. 2014;57(1):81-4. R. Ramesh, S. Saha. Association of Inflammatory Sialoproteins, Lipid Peroxides and Serum K.Srikanth, M. Ashok Kumar, S. Selvasundari, Magnesium Levels with Cardiometabolic Risk M. L. Prakash . Colour Doppler Imaging Of Factors in Obese Children of South Indian Ophthalmic Artery and Central Retinal Artery Population. International journal of Biomedical in Glaucoma Patients with and without Diabetes science. 2014;10:118-123. Mellitus. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research [serial online] 2014 04[cited:2014 Sep Rangaraj S, Rani P Reddi, Kubera MS, Pampa. 7] 4 VC01 - VC02 Late complication of uterine compression suture and uterine devascularisation – an obstetrical nightmare. R. Sobana, K. Jaiganesh, S. Vadivel, V. BJOG 2014;121:S2 126. Kuzhandaivelu, M. Ganesh. Association of cardio metabolic and anthropometric risk factors Sagili H, Kamalanath S, Kumar S, Rani R. among impaired fasting glucose subjects in rural Comparison of American diabetes association with Pondicherry population. International Journal of WHO criteria for the diagnosis of GDM. BJOG Pharma and Bio Sciences. 2014; April 5(2): 860 2014;121:S2152. – 865 R.Sobana, K.Jaiganesh, V.Kuzhandaivelu, Reddi Rani P. Pre pregnancy counseling. Current S.Vadivel. A Cross sectional study on the autonomic Medical J of India2014;20:61:26-31. modulations produced by music listening in Anandraj R, Latha E. Complete pentalogy of anxious medical professionals. Research Journal of Cantrell associated with exencephaly- a rare case Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. report. Int J Reprod Obstet Gynaecol 2014;3. 2014 May-June; 5(3): 2038. Jasmina B, Pallavee P, Seetesh G. B Lynch – Kiran LV, Radhika KS, Parthasarathy S. Lumbar uterine conservation or deformation – a case laminectomy with segmental continuous epidural anesthesia. Anesth Essays Res 2014;8:236-8 26

N.S Kannan,C.P Ganesh Babu.Upper GI endoscopy without weep or sleep Evidence based medicine., IJCRR 2014;6(11):52-57Uma.A.Natarajan, Dhananjay.S.Kotasthane, Tirou Aroul, Lokeshmaran Anandraj. Genetic alteration in exfoliative buccal cells of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in Pondicherry population. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary. 2014;2 (7):490-500.

Reddi Rani.P . Immunization during Pregnancy. Current Medical J of India. 2014:20(4):37-42. Sasirekha R, Reddi Rani P, Jeyalakshmi D. Genital tract Malignancies with uterovaginal prolapsed. JIPMER J of Cancer 2014:4(1):59-60. JasminaBegam. Cervical length by ultrasound as a predictor of preterm labour. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2014;3(3):646-652.

Uma.A.N, Dhananjay.S.K, Tirou Aroul, Satvinder Bakshi Singh, Lokeshmaran.A. Comparative SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Seetesh Ghose. cytogenetic study of exfoliative oral mucosal cells Caesarean section scar endometriosis: a case report in tobacco related potentially malignant disorders in and review of literature” in Int J Reprod Contracept a south Indian population. International Journal of Obstet Gynecol 2014;3(3):757-759. Advancements in Research & Technology. 2014;3 SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Seetesh (8): 6-12. Ghose . “Pregnancy of unknown location Uma.A.N, Dhananjay.S.K, Tirou Aroul, (PUL): a case report and review of literature” Lokeshmaran. A. Histopathological and Cytogenetic in Int J ReprodContraceptObstet Gynecol analysis in oral potentially malignant disorders and 2014;3(3):808-811. oral squamous cell carcinoma: a hospital based study. International Journal of Scientific and Research SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Anandraj R, P Publication.2014;4 (9):1-5. Rani Reddy, Seetesh Ghose. Imperforate hymen and its complications: report of two cases and review of Sarkar S, Gangadhar S, Subramaniam E, literature. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol Praharaj S. Seizure with sertraline: Is there a risk? J 2014;3(3):839-842. Neuropsychiatry ClinNeurosci 2014;1:26(3):E27-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.13070146. Rathod S, Samal SK, Pallavee P, Ghose S. Nonpuerperal uterine inversion in a young female- A N. S. Kannan, Jayakarthik. Y, M. Palaniappan, K. case report.Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic L. Janaki . High-Output External Duodenal Fistula Research 2014;8(9). Treated Conservatively With Feeding Jejunostomy - A Case Report. IJCRR 2014;6(15):06-09. Samal SK, Rathod S, Rajasekaran A, Rani R. An unusual presentation of central cervical fibroid: A M.Palaniappan, N.S Kannan, T.Arun, S.Abilash. case report. Int J Res Med Sci 2014;2:1226-8. Surgucal Technique: Cholecystectomy by Gridiron approach. IJCRR 2014;6(20):39-40. Rathod S, Samal SK. Conjoined twins: report of two cases and review of literature. Int J Res Med N.S Kannan, Usha Kannan, C.P.GaneshBabu. Sci 2014;2:1203-6. Congential Bilobed Gallbladder with phyrygian Samal SK, Rathod S, Ghose S et al. Symphysis cap Presenting as Cholecystitis. JCDR 2014;8(8):ND05-ND06. pubis diastasis after normal vaginal birth: a case series. Int J Health Sci Res. 2014;4(8):267-71. Tilak Ramu G, Pramodhini S, Noyal Maria Joseph, Umadevi S, Srirangaraj S, Selvaraj Stephen. R. Shobana, Sanath Aithal, S Srikanth. Congenital Virulence Factors of Candida Species Isolated from lip pits without associated anomalies. Indian Journal Respiratory Tract and Urine. Research Journal of of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2014;80(5):67-68. 2014;5(5):955-960. Moutusi Audhya, Jenny S Varughese, Yuti C Kalaivani R,Nandhini L, Seetha KS. Nakhwa. Verrucous lichen planus: a rare presentation Hymenolepisdiminuta infection in a school- of a common condition. Dermatology Reports going child: A rare case report. Australas Med J 2014;6(5):113 2014;7(9):379–381. Ariganesh C, Vinay K, Kanwar AJ, Saikia UN, Kaur Saraswathi R, Velayutharaj A, Kumar S, H. Primary cutaneous mucormycosis presenting as Umadevi S. Prevalence of pathogenic microbes in a giant plaque: uncommon presentation of a rare postoperative wound infections in various surgical mycosis. Mycopathologica, April 2014 specialities. International Journal of Development Research 2014;4(8):1783-1786. 27

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Mary Hydrina D’Silva, Rijied Thompson Swer, Anbalagan.J, RajeshBhargava: Effect of ultrahigh frequency radiation emitted from 2G cell phone on developing lens of chick embryo. – A Histological study. Advances in Anatomy 2014; Hindawi: Publishing corporation, Article ID7984252014.9 pages. Hydrina D’Silva, Rijied Thompson Swer, Anbalagan.J: Histological study of chick embryo retina exposed to radiofrequency radiation emitted from 2G cell phone. Int. J of Science & Research 2014; 3(9).

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Foramen Magnum As A Tool Of Estimating Stature In A Male Population. YP Raghavendra Babu, Shankar M Bakkannavar, S Manjunath, B Suresh Kumar Shetty, PavanchandShetty H, Pramod Kumar GN, ShyamSundar. JSIMLA 2014;6(2):46-48. Buccolingual width of mandibular canines in sex determination: a South Karnataka perspective. Suraj S Shetty, Chandrakanth HV, Pramod Kumar GN ,VarunPai and Nagesh KR. JSIMLA 2014;6(2):49-54.

Rijied Thompson Swer, DyotimoyDatta, Mary HydrinaD’Silva: Non-syndromic congenital malformation- A DNA study using COMET assay. Nat J clinical anatomy 2014;3(3): 137-142.

Sudden Death Due To Septic Thrombi Associated With Septicemia. YP Raghavendra Babu, Flora D Lobo, Shankar M Bakkannnavar, AshwiniHegde, Tanuj Kanchan, Pramod Kumar GN.JSIMLA 2014;6(2):82-84.

MeeraKugananthan, Sadeesh. T, Hydrina D’ Silva, Anbalagan. J, SudhaRao: Histological study on the obliteration process of Ductus Arteriosus in still born fetuses. J dental and medical sciences 2014;13(7): 28-31.

A study on prescribing pattern of antimicrobial agents in the medical intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Puducherry Union territory, South India. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences;6(3):235-8.

Prabavathy.G: Histogenesis of Human fetal Pandiamunian J., Somasundaram G. Evaluation thymus in different gestational age groups. Nat J of of effect of antiepileptic drugs on serum lipid profile among young adults with epilepsy in a tertiary care Clinical Anatomy 2014; 3(3):117-121. hospital in Pondicherry. Journal of clinical and Vedha Shanmugasundaram, Meera kugananthan, diagnostic research2014;8(8):HC05-HC09. Sadeesh Thirugnanam, Rijied Thompson Swer, Manimekalai K,Visakan B, Salwe KJ,Murugesan S Arunchandra singh: A rare variant of bilateral brachial plexuses: A case report. J of Int Academic Dr.Chandrasekaran Dr.S.Ravichandran Dr.Vineet Research for Multidisciplinary 2014;2(7):546-50. thomas Abraham Dr.R.Nandakumar A Rare case of Ipsilateral Clavicle fracture with contralateral N.Mugunthan, J.Anbalagan, S. Meenachi: Effect acromioclavicular joint injury. Journal of Medical of long term exposure to 2G cell phone radiation Science and Clinical Research [ JMSLR] July (900-1900MHZ) on mouse testis. Int.J of Science 2014;2(7):1577 – 1581 & Research (IJSR) 2014;3(9):523-29. S. Ravichandran, R. Surendher Kumar, R. N.Mugunthan, J.Anbalagan, S. Meenachi, Krishnagopal, Krishna Bhargava. International ShanmugaSwamy: Exposure of mice to 900- Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR) 1900MHZ radiation from cell phone resulting in Late Patellar Tendon Reconstruction-Novel microscopic changes in the kidney. Int.J of Current Technique - A case Report. IJCRR 2014;6(17):48-50 Research & Review 2014;6(16):44-49. R.Surendher Kumar, S. Ravichandran, Ashish Soudravally Rajendran, Pooja Dhiman, K Jose, R.Krishnagopal. Management of complex Suryapriya R, Anithasri R, Yuvaraj B, Bobby non union of shaft of tibia using llizarov technique Z, P.H.Anantnarayanan, Sweta Kulkarni. and its functional outcome. International Journal of Making concepts of medical biochemistry Surgery 2014;1(2):84 – 87. by formulating distractors of multiple choice Nandi Partha, Prabakaran. M, Bharati D.R., questions: Growing mighty oaks from small acornsJournal of contemporary Medical Education A.Lokeshmaram .Effect of Maternal Literacy Status 2014;2(2):123-127. and Socio-ecomonic Status on Child Survival; A Community Based Cross Sectional Study in Rural Kishore K Sham, B Manjunatha, H V Chandrakant, Puducherry. IJMCH. 2014;16(1):1-7. Kanchana R Ghodke, GN Pramod Kumar. Inter Observer Variation in Analysis of Palatal Rugae AN Uma, DS Kotasthane. A Cytogenetic Study Pattern. Medicolgal Update 2014;14(2) . on the efficacy of Chyawanprash Awaleha as an antioxidant in oral premalignant cancer. Journal of Oral Oncology 2014.vol. 2014, Article ID 864230, 28

5 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/864230.Hindawi middle mesocolic hernia: A case report. AMJ Publishing Corporation. 2014;7(11):432-435. AN Uma, SK Dhananjay, T TirouAroul. Sunita Samal, Rasika C, SeeteshGhose. Association Chromosomal aberrations: A tool for early diagnosis of elevated first trimester serum uric acid levels with of cancer in smokers in a rural Pondicherry development of GDM. Journal of Clinical and population, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. Diagnostic Research 2014;8:OC01-OC05. 2014;3 (10):587-593. Nischintha S, Pallavee P, Ghose S. Correlation JeevarajGiridharan, Uma.A.Natarajan, between 24-h urine protein, spot urine protein/ Dhananjay.S.Kotasthane. Predictive Value of creatinine ratio, and serum uric acid and their Micronucleus Count in Cervical Smears of association with feto maternal outcomes Normal, Infective Inflammatory & Intraepithelial in preeclamptic women. J Nat ScBiol Med Neoplasia Pathology in Perimenopausal Women. 2014;5:255-60. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 2014;3(10):1571-1574 T, Ghose S, Samal S, Armugam S, Parida P. Measurement of cervical biometry using transvaginal Arthi G, Sadeesh T, Mary Hydrina D’sliva, Sudha ultrasonography inpredicting preterm labor. J Nat Rao. Occcipital meningo encephaloceole with cleft ScBiol Med 2014;5:369-72. lip, cleft palate and limb abnormalities – A case report.JCDR2014;8(12):AD03-5. Angel M, Ghose S, Gowda M. A randomized trial comparing the ovulation induction efficacy of Hemanth Kumar VR, Athiraman UK, Jahagirdar clomiphene citrate and letrozole. J Nat ScBiol Med SM, Sripriya R, Parthasarathy S, Ravishankar M. 2014;5:450-2. Comparison of efficacy of three subanesthetic doses Samal R, Coumary SA, John LJ, Ghose S. of ketamine in allaying procedural discomfort during establishment of subarachnoid block: A randomized Comparative study of oral, rectal misoprostol double-blind trial. Saudi J Anaesth 2015;9:55-9. with intravenous methylergometrine in active management of third stageof labour. J Pharm Mishra BR, Praharaj SK, Katshu MZUH, Biomed Sci. 2014;04(09):828-833. Sarkar S, Nizamie SH. Comparison of Anticraving P. Pallavee, SunitaSamal, Shweta Gupta, Efficacy of Right and Left Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Alcohol Dependence: A Jasmina Begum, SeeteshGhose. Misdiagnosis of Randomized Double-Blind Study. J Neuropsychiatry abdominal pain in pregnancy: Acute Pancreatitis. ClinNeurosci. 2014 Sep 25. doi: 10.1176/appi. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research neuropsych.13010013. [Epub ahead of print] 2015;9:QD05-QD06 PMID: 25255169. Reddi Rani P. Injectable Contraceptives. Current Mehta UM, Thirthalli J, Aneelraj D, Jadhav P, Med J of India 2014;20(8);47-50. Gangadhar BN, Keshavan MS. Mirror neuron Abhilashini GD, HarithaSagili, Reddi Rani. dysfunction in schizophrenia and its functional implications: A systematic review. Schizophr Res. Intravenous iron sucrose and oral iron for the 2014 Dec;160(1-3):9–19. PMID: 25468183. treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. J of Clin and Diag Res 2014;8(5); OC04-07. Reeta R, Srinivasan A R, Seetesh G, Sharbari B, Ramesh R, Satish B M. Utility of Heat Stable Reddi Rani P,Sasirekha R. Infectious morbidity Alkaline Phosphatase in Hypertensive Disorders after caesarean section-analysis of risk factors and of Pregnancy. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic strategies to reduce the risk. Indian J of Obs and Research. 2014;8 (11):CC10-CC13. Gynaecol 2014;4(3):14-18. Palaniappan.M, N.S. Kannan, Jayakarthik.Y, Vijayasundaram, P.Karthikeyan, V .Nirmal Karthikesh.S,. Spontaneous Choledochoduodenal Coumare, S. S. Bakshi, Davis Thomas Pulimoottil. Fistula Due to Chronic Duodenal Ulcer – A Case A rare case of Glomangiopericytoma of the nasal cavity. International Journal of Current Research Report.IJARS2014;3(4):13-14. and Review Oct 2014. Palaniappan.M, N.S. Kannan, T.Arun, S.Abilash, Surgical Technique: Cholecystectomy by Gridiron P. Karthikeyan,Davis Thomas Pulimoottil.Extra nasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the sphenoid sinus Approach. IJCRR oct2014;6(20):39-40. : A rare case report. International Journal of Current N.S. Kannan, Usha.K, Arun.T, Naseeruddin Research and Review. Oct 2014. MP, Ganesh Babu CP, Karthikesh .S, Congenital 29

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Pramod Kumar GN, YP Raghavendra Babu, Suchitra B Parkhad., Sachin B Palve., Association Madhu B, Prateek Rastogi, RoopaUrs A.N, Balaraj of Physical Activity and Physical Fitness with Blood BM Middle Finger Length - A Tool for Stature Pressure Profile in Maharashtrian Adolescent Estimation. JKAMLS 2014;23(2):4-8. Boys and Girls. Manuscript number (IJMU/ Mscript04/2013) Internet Journal of Medical Sentitoshi, Pramod Kumar GN, Balaraman R. Update. Issue of Vol. 9, No.1(4-9) January 2014. Anticoagulant Therapy & Road traffic accident – (International Journal ISSN 1694-0423) “Double danger”. JIST 2014 (Dec);10(2):36-38 Suchitra B Parkhad., Sachin B Palve., Effect on Radhakrishnan H. Acute kidney injury and peripheral nerve conduction after treatment of rhabdomyolysis due to multiple wasp stings. Indian obstructive sleep apnoea.Biomedicine volume 34 J Crit Care Med 2014;18:470-2. NO.1 2014 (ISSN: 0970 2067) Radhakrishnan H, Gopi M, Arumugam A. Suchitra Parkhad., Sachin Palve., Utility of nerve Ammonium dichromate poisoning: A rare cause of conduction study in early diagnosis of carpel tunnel acute kidney injury. Indian J Nephrol 2014;24:380-1. syndrome (CTS). Manuscript number: NJPP2013-05-017,National Journal of Physiology, Hemachandar R. Senior- Loken Syndrome – A Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2014;4(1):6-11. “Ciliopathy”. J ClinDiagn Res. 2014; Vol-8(11): (ISSN ONLINE 2231-3206, PRINT 2320-4672) MD04-MD05. Arunava Kali, Srirangaraj.S, Seetha K.S. Faecal Hemachandar R, Shanmugam L, Malepati occult blood test in Intestinal Helminthiasis. Int J B, Venugopal S. Hyper vitaminosis D: are we Pharm Bio Sci 2014;5(4):(B)734-38. overprescribing vitamin D?. J Fam Med Primary Care 2014;3:464-6. Arunava Kali, Rathan Shetty K.S. Endocan: A novel circulating proteoglycan. Indian Journal of Deceased Donor Transplantation – Indian Pharmacology. 2014;46(6):579-83. Scenario. Hemachandar Radhakrishnan. Journal of Current Trends in Clinical Medicine & Laboratory Ananthakrishnan N. Saying no to NEET is Biochemistry 2014;2(1):14-17. certainly not neat.(letter). National Medical Journal of India, 2013: 26; 250-1. Abhijit V. Boratne, Shib Sekhar Datta, Karthiga V, Zile Singh and Amol R. Dongre. The Health Kabeer KK, Ananthakrishnan N, Manoj Kartik Agenda, Perception and practices regarding S, Pajanivel R, Ravishanker M. An Unusual menstruation among adolescent school girls in complication of Esophageal Stenting for Corrosive Pondicherry. 2014;2(4):114-119. Acid Injury. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Nov;8(11):NJ02. doi: 10.7860/ Vijayalakshmi.S, Rajkumar Patil, Shib Sekhar JCDR/2014/9105.5217. Epub 2014 Nov 20. Dutta. A community based study on newborn care Kabeer KK, Manoj Kartik S, Chetan Anand, practice and its determinants in rural Pondicherry, Ananthakrishnan N. Post-traumatic Long Segment India. Journal of Neonatal Biology. Small Bowel Stricture – a diagnostic dilemma. Vijayalakshmi.S, RajkumarPatil, Shib Sekhar Surgical Science, 2014;5:508-11. Dutta. Feeding practice and morbidity pattern in infants in rural Pondicherry- A follow up study. Perumal C, Chowdhury PS, Ananthakrishnan Journal of community medicine & health education N, Nayak P, Gurumurthy S. A comparison of the 2014;4:4. efficacy of naftopridil and tamsulosin hydrochloride in medical treatment of benign prostatic Kameshvell.C, S.Rajini, Senthil. Prevalence of enlargement. Urol Ann. 2015 Jan-Mar;7(1):74-8. domestic violence and health seeking behavior doi: 10.4103/0974-7796.148624. among women in rural community of Puducherrycross sectional study. International journal of current Ananthakrishnan N,Subbarao, KSVK, research and review 2014;6(16):20-23. Parthasarathy G, Kate V, Kalyarasan R. Long term results of esophageal bypass for corrosive strictures Sachin Bhaskar Palve, SuchitraBalasaheb Parkhad, without esophageal resection using a modified et. al., Strategy to increase awareness and involvement left colon esophagocoloplasty – a report of 105 of Private Medical Practitioners in RNTCP in consecutive patients from a single unit over 30 years. Taluka Rahata of District Ahmednagar. Journal Hepato-Gastroenterology, 61,1041, 2014. of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Accepted for Publication in Feb issue Ref. No: DOI: 10.7860/ Kabeer KK, Manoj Karthik S, Chetan Anand, JCDR/2015/10724.000 Ananthakrishnan N. Post-traumatic long segment 30

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth small bowel stricture – a diagnostic dilemma. PatilRajkumar, Ram Prasath E, BoratneAbhijit, Surgical Science, 2014, 5, 508-11.. Gupta Sanjeev Kumar, DattaShibSekhar. Status of Eye Donation Awareness and Its Associated S hanmugasamy.K, AnandrajVaithy.K, Factors among Adults In Rural Pondicherry. VaishaliDhananjayKotasthane, Dhananjay S Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research [serial Kotasthane. Seroprevalence of HIV and Hepatitis online]2015 02[cited:2015 Apr 1] 2 LC01 - LC04 B surface antigen among voluntary blood donors in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry. International Mugunthan.N, J. Anbalagan, ShanmugaSamy, Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology. S. Rajanarayanan, S.Meenakshi. Effect of chronic 2014:13(2):352-357. exposure to 2G & 3G cell phone radiation on mice testis – A Randomized controlled trial. Int J Cur Kotasthane VD, Kotasthane DS, KoteeswaranG, Res Rev. 2015;7(4):36-47. Mohanty A Clinicopathological Study of Colorectal Tumors: A Four Year Study in a Rural Tertiary Care Mary HydrinaD’sliva, Rijied Thompson Swer, J. Hospital in South India. J Pharm Biomed Sci. 2015; Anbalagan, Rajesh. Effect of ultra high frequency 05(02):139-146. radiation emitted from 2G & 3G cell phone on histology of chick embryo retina – A Comparative Jeffery Daniel Mathew, C. P.GaneshBabu, a study. Int Jr of Science And Research. M . B a l a c h a n d a r, M . R a m a n a t h a n A l l 2015;4(2):1639-1652. bowel obstruction – A surprise. JCDR 2015;9(1):PD20PD21 Rajalakshmi AR, Srikanth K, Maithreyee V. published their case report “Retinal and macular CC Joseph, DR Singh, V Jaya, M Ravishankar. hemorrhages in Plasmodium vivax infection: An Efficacy of Transdermal Fentanyl Patches in Acute uncommon complication” in the International Post Operative Pain Relief: A Randomised Double Journal of Current Research & Review. February, Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial. International 2015. Journal of Scientific Research 2015;4(1):320-23. Reddi Rani P, Sasirekha R. Diagnosis and V. R. Hemanth Kumar, Umesh Kumar management of placenta accreta. IPOG Athiraman, Sameer M. Jahagirdar, R. Sripriya, S. 2014;5(6):175-9. Parthasarathy, M. Ravishankar. Comparison Reddi Rani P. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Current of Efficacy of Three Subanesthetic Doses of Ketamine in Allaying Procedural Discomfort Medical J of India, 2015;20(10):7-10. during establishment of Subarachnoid Block: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial. Saudi Journal of Udhayakumari J, Sasirekha R, Reddi Rani P. Anaesthesia 2015;9(1):55–59. Clinical use of misoprostol for cervical ripening before transcervical procedures in non-pregnant Mohambourame A, Sameer M, Hemanth Kumar woman- a randomized comparison of vaginal and VR, Ramamirtham. Submental intubation with sublingual administration. Int J of Research in intubating laryngeal mask airway as conduit: An Medical Sciences 2015;3(1):30-35. airway option for oral submucous fibrosis release. Anesth Essays Res 2015;9:95-7. S Samal, S Gupta, AMahapatro. Laparoscopic Management of Primary Ovarian Pregnancy. Sundary MT. Epidural catheter misplaced into Journal of Gynecologic Surgery 2015;31(1):43-45. the thoracic cavity: Utilized to provide interpleural S Samal, SK Swain, P Pallavee, S Ghose. analgesia. Anesth Essays Res 2015;9:121-3. Lymphangiocele: A very rare cause of primary Reeta R,Srinivasan AR,SeeteshG,Basu S,Ramesh infertility. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences R,Satish BM. Diagnostic utility of heat stable alkaline 2015;8(1):52. phosphate in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy J Harnet Singh, SunitaSamal, AkshayaMahapatro, ClinDiagn Res 2014Nov; 8(11):CC10–CC13. SeeteshGhose. Comparison of obstetric outcome in Narayan KA, Sethuraman K R, Mahalakshmi pregnant women with and without microalbuminuria. VN. Challenges in teaching the Web 2 Generation. J Nat Sci Bio Med 2015;6(1):120-4. LokSwasthayVigyan2015;(1):192-200. SunitaSamal, AkshayaMahapatro, BarathiPoorkodi PalveSachinBhaskar, ParkhadSuchitraBalasaheb, Posterior vaginal wall cyst of Mullerian origin: a et al. Strategy to increase awareness and involvement case report. Int J ReprodContraceptObstet Gynecol. of Private Medical Practitioners in RNTCP in 2015;4(1):245-246. TalukaRahata of Ahmednagar District. Journal of clinical & diagnostic research 2015; 9(2);LC10 31

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P. Pallavee, SunitaSamal, Shweta Gupta, Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein 64 Jasmina Begum, SeeteshGhose. Misdiagnosis of antigen detection kit. Indian J Med Microbiol Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: Acute Pancreatitis 2015;33:S122-5. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2015;9(1):QD05-6. Arunava Kali: Microbial infection imaging: A novel diagnostic approach. Indian Journal SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal. A Rare Case of Nuclear Medicine 2015;30(2):189-190. of Heterotopic Pregnancy with Ruptured Left DOI:10.4103/0972-3919.152993 Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy.Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2015;9(3):QD03-4. Arunava Kali. Schistosome infections: An Indian perspective. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Sunil Kumar Samal, SetuRathod, SeeteshGhose. Research 2015;9(2):DE01-DE04. Tetra-Phocomelia: The Seal Limb Deformity - A Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Saranathan R, Vasanth V, Vasanth T, Shabareesh Research 2015;9(2): QD01-2. PR, Shashikala P, Sheela Devi C, Kalaivani R, Asir J, Sudhakar P, Prashanth K. Emergence of Sunil Kumar Samal, SetuRathod . Cervical ectopic Carbapenem Non-susceptible Multidrug resistant pregnancy J Nat Sci Bio Med 2015;6(1):257-60. Acinetobacterbaumannii strains of CC 103B and CC 92B clonal complexes harboring OXA-type Sunil Kumar Samal, SetuRathod. Sirenomelia: Carbapenemases and Metallo-beta-lactamases in The mermaid syndrome: Report of two cases. J Nat Southern India. MicrobiolImmunol. 2015 Feb 28. Sci Bio Med 2015;6(1):264-66. doi: 10.1111/1348-0421.12252. Chandran D, Roopesh N, Raj A, Channaveerachari Lahon K. Couterfeit and substandard medicines: Lessons learnt from Chattisgarh sterilisation deaths. N, Joshi S, Paramita P, Somanathan R, Kasi S, The Health Agenda 2015;3(1):1-2. Badamath S. Psychosocial impact of the Uttarakhand flood disaster on elderly survivors. Indian J of Sudarcodi R, Khan S, Manimekalai. K, Gerentology 2015;29(1): 62-76. Somasundaram G. Prescriptions of Private Vineet T Abraham .M.Chandrasekaran Practitioners and Physicians of a Tertiary Care Hospital: an Rationality Assessment and ,S.Ravichandran , R.Nandakumar. Osteofibrous Comparison. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2015;6(1):66 – 70. Dysplasia managed with Extraperiosteal excision, Autologous free fibular graft and bone graft Sudarcodi R, Khan S, Manimekalai. K. Prescribing substitute. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports Practices of Non Teaching General Practitioners of 2015 Jan- March; 5(1) : 41-44. Private Clinics And Physicians of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study. Int J Med Res Health Sci. 2015;4(1):72-77

Chapters published in books

YPR Babu, Shankar MB, Debarshi S, S Manjunath, Ananthakrishnan N, Kate V. Corrosive injuries Pramod Kumar GN. Accidental Electrocution- and strictures. In, Surgical Gastroenterology, 2nd reconstruction of events. Canadian Society of Edition, Ed. Sanjiv Haribhakti, Hyderabad, Paras Forensic Science Journal 2015;48(2): 97-102. Medical Publisher, 2014, 387-390. G.N. PramodKumar ,Sentitoshi , DhritimanNath , Ritesh G. Menezes, TanujKanchan. Student’s perspectives on objective structured practical examination (OSPE) in Forensic Medicine - A report from India. JFLM 2015;32:39-41.

Miscellany

Dr. Srirangaraj S wrote the chapter on Microbiology in ‘Target JIPMER 2014’, edited by Dr. T. ArunBabu, pages 124-136, ISBN: 978-81-8445-166-5.

Dr. SetuRathod, Asst Professor, Dept of OBGY, Selvaraj Stephen, BalakrishnanSangeetha, became peer reviewer of International Journal of Prabakhar X. Antony. Seroprevalence of coxiellosis Applied and Basic Medical Research. [Pubmed] (Q fever) in sheep & goat in Puducherry & Dr.N.S.Kannan, Associate Professor, Dept of neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Indian J Med Res 2014;140:785-787. General Surgery, has become peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research and Kandhakumari G, Stephen S. Extra pulmonary has so far done 10 reviews. tuberculosis: Rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis grown in Mycobacterium growth indicator tube 960 and Lowenstein-Jensen media, employing Standard diagnostics Bioline 32

Academic Initiatives Officiation as Chairperson/ Resource person In Academic / Scientific Events

Dr. C.P.Ganesh Babu , Dr. ManojKarthik , Dr. R. Kannan, Department of General Surgery were resource person for faculty development programme workshop held on April 28,29,30 in MGMCRI.

Prof. Ramesh R, HOD of Biochemistry, attended Dr.Sivaprakash B, Professor of Psychiatry, and judged a scientific poster competition at south zonal conference organized by “Association of conducted a workshop session titled, Interpersonal Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI MIDCON- skills in medical practice: Doctor-patient 2014) at SMVMCH, Puducherry on 07.07.2014. communication”, in the orientation program for interns held between 23.07.2014 and 24.07.2014. Dr.Seetesh Ghose, Prof and HOD, OBGY, Prof. Sivashanmugam, Dept of Anesthesiology, Dr.Sunita Samal & Dr.Pallavee P, Associate Professors, OBGY, were resource persons in basic gave a lecture on “Anesthetic Management of workshop on Medical Education held in MGMCRI patients with Intra Abdominal Sepsis” at AVSM from 28th to 30th April. 2014 Conducted by Salem ISA city Branch on 26.07.2014. Dr.Anandraj R, Associate Professor, dept. of Dr. Ravishankar, Prof. & Head, Dept of OBGY, gave a talk on Pre-ecclampsia in IMA meeting in Neyveli in May 2014 Anesthesiology, conducted the Gasman workshop for postgraduate students of JIPMER at GRT, Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, Sunway on 29.07.14. participated as resource person for workshop on Dr. S. Srinivasan, Professor of Pediatrics, delivered “PALS” conducted at JIPMER on 21st& 22nd June 2014. a talk on Breastfeeding – “Breastfeeding - A Winning Goal for life” on the occasion of the World Dr. M. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept. Breast Feeding Week celebration at SRMC, Porur, of Anaesthesiology attended an international Chennai on 01.08. 2014. Conference,” Asia Anaesthesia Summit” on 19th and 20th April 2014 at Mumbai. He conducted Dr.T.TirouAroul, Prof and HOD, Department a workshop on “Inhalational anaesthesia using of General Surgery, chaired a session in the CME GASMAN” for international faculty. on Pancreatic Diseases in Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on Dr. M. Ravishankar, Professor & Head, Dept. of 02.08.2014. Anaesthesiology delivered a guest lecture on “Safety in Anaesthesia” at “Asia Anaesthesia Summit” on Dr.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General 19th and 20th April 2014 at Mumbai. Surgery, chaired a session in the Tn. & P State Conference held on 07.08.2014 to 10.08.2014 at Dr. M. Ravishankar, Professor & Head, Dept. Chennai. of Anesthesiology was nominated as an expert for faculty selection at SrichitraThirunal Institute of Dr.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Science & Technology, Trivandrum on 07.05.2014. Surgery, delivered lecture on Speech obstructive Jaundice in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry State Dr. Sameer M Jahagirdar, Asst.Professor, Dept Conference held between 07.08.2014 and of Aanesthesiology delivered a talk on “Ventilatory 10.08.2014 at Chennai. management in CTVS postoperative unit” at a Dr.Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor, symposium on “Postoperative management & infection control following open heart surgery” at Clinical Psychology, delivered a lecture titled JIPMER, Pondicherry on 28.04.2014 “Mental health & wellbeing of medical students” 33

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth during the orientation program for the I MBBS students on 28.08.2014. Dr.Sukanto Sarkar, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, presented a paper titled “Risk factors for the development of delirium in alcohol dependence syndrome”, at KANCIPS, between 06.09.2014 and 07.09.2014 at Manipal, Karnataka.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth on ‘Asthma & COPD – Differences in Pathology & Management’, which was organized by department of Pulmonary Medicine, Chettinad medical college, Chennai, and Indian academy of Allergy, conducted at Chennai on 05.07.2014. Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘PULMOCON 2014’ as a faculty and gave a guest lecture on ‘Pulmonary function

Prof. Ramesh R, HOD of Biochemistry, chaired a session and presented a paper in the CME “Recent Advances in cardiac markers” in Sri Venketaswara Medical College, Ariyur, October 2014, Puducherry. Prof. Ramesh R, HOD and Prof. A R Srinivasan, Dept. of Biochemistry chaired a session in the CME on “Sleep Consciousness and Meditation: Neurophysiological Correlation” conducted by Dept. of Physiology and CYTER, November 2014, MGMCRI. Prof. Ramesh R, HOD of Biochemistry, chaired a session and presented a paper in the CME “Need for educating M.B.B.S students on laboratory Medicine” organized at Vinayaga Mission Medical College, November 2014, Karaikal, Puducherry.

Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology delivered Guest lecture for Interns in orientation program on “Legal aspects in Medical Practice” held on 24.07.2014 at MGMCRI.Heattended Basic Workshop on Medical Education conducted at MEU Annex, MGMCRI from 26.08.2014 to 28.08.2014.

test – Spirometer & Mini-Spirometer’, which was conducted at Madurai on 17.08.2014.

Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & H.O.D, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a guest lecture on ‘Long Term Oxygen Therapy’ and Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Dr.Aneelraj D, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine gave a guest lecture on ‘Interpretation delivered a capsule talk titled “De-addiction services of Chest X-rays’ at ‘South Zone Chest PG CME’, in a tertiary care setting” at SAF, MGMCRI, on which was organized by Institute of thoracic 12.09.2014. medicine, Chetpet and Department of Respiratory Medicine, Madras Medical College, conducted at Prof. Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept of Chennai on 13.09.2014 and 14.09.2014. Anesthesiology, gave a lecture on” Mechanical Ventilators” at the CME – Basics of on Mechanical Dr. M. Ravishankar, Professor and HOD, Ventilators at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care research Institute held on 21.9.14. delivered lecture on “Low flow Anaesthesia” in CME conducted at Coimbatore Medical College, Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor, Dept. CARE 2014 on 05.10.14. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology was invited as resource faculty/Jury for National Level Quiz Prof. C.P. Ganesh Babu, Department of General Program in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology held Surgery delivered lecture on “Calcium Metabolism” at KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka in IAES CON -2014 at Poovar, between 10.10.14 on 27.09.2014. and 12.10.14. Dr. S. Srinivasan, Professor of Pediatrics was the Chief Coordinator of Training Programme, and conducted the Infant and Young child feeding counseling (IYCF) specialists courses, the 4 in 1 Training at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Women and Child Hospital, Puducherry from 23.10.2014 to 29.10.2014

Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & H.O.D, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a guest lecture on ‘Flip side of COPD management’ at the Pondicherry Chest society meeting on 12.10.14.

Dr. Aneelraj D, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, delivered a lecture titled “Psychosocial assessment & management of schizophrenia”, at Mother Theresa Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & H.O.D, Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended a Sciences, Puducherry, on 13.10.14. ‘CME on current perspectives in the management of airway allergy’ as a faculty and chaired a session 34

Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended as chairperson for “Live cochlear implant surgery” by Padmashri Professor Dr. Mohan Kameswaran during the conference held at MMC ENTCON on 2.11.14

Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended as chair person for “Recent Trends in management of Allergic Rhinitis” during the Physicians Conference APIDIAS 2014 held at Hotel Accord, Puducherry on 30.11.14. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended as chair person for1st

Dr. M. Ravishankar, Professor and HOD, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care delivered lecture on “Scavenging System in Operation Room” at the State Anesthesiology Conference – PONCON 2014 held on 8.11.14 & 9.11.14 at Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry. Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care delivered lecture on “Cardiac patient for non-cardiac surgery – How I do it? At the State Anesthesiology Conference – PONCON 2014 held on 8.11.14 & 9.11.14 at Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry. Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, delivered talk on “Aspiration Pneumonitis – Prevention and Management at the State Anesthesiology Conference – PONCON 2014 held on 8.11.14 & 9.11.14 at Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry. Dr.K.A.Narayan, Professor of Community Medicine was invited as resource faculty for PG and PhD students’ workshop on study design and methodology at Medical Education Unit on 26.11.14 and 3.12.14 and was also invited as resource faculty for dental education unit workshop. Dr. Partha Nandi, Professor of Community Medicine was invited as resource faculty for PG and PhD students’ workshop on study design and methodology at Medical Education Unit on 26.11.14 and 3.12.14

National convention of Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery at Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai for Instructional course on “Newer technology in vestibular assessment” by Prof. NuriOzgirgin from Turkey on 13.12.14. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended as a chair person for 1st National convention of Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai for Invited talks on “Paradigm on JNA management” by Prof. Sanjeev Mohanty, “Recent trends in management of Migraine” by Prof. Balasubramaniam and “Revision Cochlear Implant” by Prof. Levent Sennaraglu from Turkey on 13.12.14. Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology& Critical Care delivered lecture on “Automated anaesthesia control technique” at the National Anesthesiology Conference – ISACON 35

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2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College Dr.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘Ramachandra Respiratory between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14 Rapid Review’ (RRRR) as a faculty and gave talk on Dr. M. Ravishankar, Professor and HOD, ‘Surviving Sepsis Guidelines’, which was organized Department of Anaesthesiology& Critical Care by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sri delivered lecture on “Dynamics of Inhalational Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai on 14.2.15 Anaesthesia” at the National Anesthesiology and 15.2.15. Conference – ISACON 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College between 26.12.14 and Dr. V.R. Hemanth Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, delivered talk on 29.12.14 Role of Anesthesiologist in Trauma Care at the Dr.G.Ezhumalai, Sr.Statistician & Research CME on “Golden Hours in Trauma” conducted by Consultant, R & PG Studies, participated in SPSS MGMCRI, held on 20.03.15. training programme for M.Phil (R&D) scholars as a resource person, Gandhigram Rural Institute Prof. M. Ravishankar, Head of the Department (Deemed University) on 28.11.2014 and 29.11.2014. of Anaesthesiology, participated as a Chairperson on CME program “Golden Hours in Trauma” Dr.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary conducted by MGMC&RI, Pondicherry held on Medicine gave a guest talk on “Algorithm of 20.03.15. Transudative and Exudative pleural effusions” in Pleural Update 2015 which was conducted by Dr.G.Ezhumalai, Sr.Statistician & Research Apollo Hospitals at Chennai on 25.1.2015. Consultant, R & PG Studies, participated in an UGC sponsored “National workshop on Statistical Dr Reddi Rani, Prof, OBG gave a guest lecture application and uses of SPSS in Research for Faculty on ‘Modern trends in Management of PPH’ in and Research Scholars” conducted at Gandhigram ManakulaVinayagar Medical College in January, Rural Institute (Deemed University) as a facilitator 2015. between 25.03.2015 and 26.03.2015 Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, delivered a lecture on “Ultrasound Guided Upper Limb Nerve Block” at 30th National Conference- International Society for Study of Pain Conference, Chennai, held on 6.02.15.

Dr.K.SurendraMenon, Professor & HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended a ‘RNTCP State level conference’ as a faculty and chaired a session on ‘HIV-TB’, which was organized by department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry on 25.03.15.

Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Department of Urology chaired a session on “Vijayawada Prize Poster Session” in USICON 2015 organized by Urology Prof. M. Ravishankar, Head of the Department, Society of India held from 05.02.2015 to 08.02.2015 Department of Anaesthesiology, participated at Ranchi in afternoon session as a Chairperson on CME program, “Bloodstream Infections” organized by IMSA and MGMC&RI, Pondicherry held on 28.03.15. Dr.Seetharaman, Professor & HOD, Department of Community Medicine, was invited as resource person for the CME “Modern Concepts in Clinical Nutrition” organized by Department of BioChemistry at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry on 28.03.15. Dr. Sameer M Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, delivered a talk on “Catheter Acquired BSI” at Blood Stream Infection Conference conducted by MGMCRI, held on 28.03.15. Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, delivered a lecture on “RSICurrent Concepts” at RACE-2015 (Ramachandra Anesthesia Continuing Medical Education) in Chennai held on 8.02.15. 36

Dr. K.S.Seetha, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, was invited to be the Chairperson for the II session of the CME on “Bloodstream Infections-An Update” organized by International Medical Science Academy, Pondicherry Chapter and MGMC & RI - Hospital Infection Control

Committee held at MGMC & RI, Pondicherry on 28.03.2015. Dr.Manimekalai K. and Dr.Somasundarm G., Department of Pharmacology attended and chaired a session in ‘CME on Clinical Nutrition’, MGMCRI on 28.03.2015

Dr. Thirulogasundhari , Dept of Anesthesiology, presented a case report on “Anesthesia For Thoracic Spine Surgery In A Patient With Severe Ankylosing Spondylitis”at the ISA Meeting Pondicherry on 5.7.14.

Dr.P.Karthikeyan Professor and HOD, Dr. Vineet Thomas Abraham, Dept. of Department of ENT gave a talk on “Allergic Orthopedics, presented a paper titled, “Mucoid Rhinitis – GP’s perspectives” held on 31.03.15 at degenaration of the anterior cruciate ligament. Hotel Accord, Pondicherry. A case report and review of literature”, at the 9th International Symposium held from 04.09.2014 to Dr Seetesh Ghose, Prof and HOD, OBG, gave 11.09.2014 at The Leela Ambience Hotel, Gurgaon, a guest lecture on ‘Polycystic disease of ovary’ in Delhi. ManakulaVinayagar Medical College in March, 2015. Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care conducted Dr SunitaSamal, Prof, OBG, gave a guest lecture workshop on “Ultrasound-guided Regional on ‘Early Pregnancy loss’ in monthly OGSP meet Anaesthesia” in Coimbatore Medical College, CARE 2014 on 05.10.14. in March. In the CME Programme organized by the Dept., of Biochemistry, MGMCRI, Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Professor, Dept., of Paediatrics was the Chairperson for a Panel discussion on the topic “Role of Nutrition & Dietetics to Health Professionals”.

Dr. E. Selvam, Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, conducted workshop on “Ultrasound-guided Regional Anaesthesia, in Coimbatore Medical College, CARE 2014 on 05.10.14.

Dr Madanmohan (Prof & Head), Department of Physiology chaired a workshop on yoga and delivered guest lecture on “Yoga Therapy” during International Yoga Festival organized by Government of Puducherry.

Mrs.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof., in Medical Genetics, Dept. of Anatomy presented a paper titled “Ring chromosomes and oral cancer” at the 37th Annual Conference of Association of Anatomists, Tamil Nadu, CHEN MED COL ANAT CON 2K 14 at Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu held Dr.K.A.Narayan, Professor of Community from 10.10.2014 to 13.10.2014. medicine conducted a Panel Discussion on Dr. Srirangaraj.S presented a poster entitled “NCD Prevention and Control on Curriculum implementation” for UG Medical Students. ‘Candiduria- prevalence and susceptibility testing pattern: A study from Puducherry’ at MICROCON Conduction of Workshops / – 2014, the 38th Annual conference of Indian Presentations in Academic/Scientific Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) Events on 18.10.2014 at B.M. Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. Dr. N. Mugunthan, Asso. Prof, Anatomy Dept., presented a paper titled, “Effect of cell phone radiation on Hippocampal neurons of mice”– a Histomorphometric study.” , at 3rd National Conference of society of Clinical Anatomists held on 24th& 25th May 2014, Puducherry. Dr. G.Prabavathy Asst. Prof, Anatomy Dept., presented a paper titled, “Anomalous origin of left vertebral artery and its clinical significance – A case report” at 3rd National Conference of society of Clinical Anatomists held on 24th& 25th May 2014, Puducherry. Dr. Gayathri Mishra, Dept of Anesthesiology, Dr. V.R. Hemanth Kumar, Associate Professor, presented a case Report on “Anesthesia for a Complex Congenital Cyanotic Heart Disease Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Posted for LSCS” at the ISA Meeting Pondicherry conducted workshop on EFAST, at the State on 5.7.14. Anesthesiology Conference – PONCON 2014 37

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held on 8.11.14 & 9.11.14 at Manakula Vinayagar & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai, and presented a paper on ‘Incidental Medical College, Pondicherry. Diagnosis of velamentous insertion of placenta at Mrs.MaryHydrinaD’silva, Asst.Prof, Anatomy cesarean section’. Dept, presented a paper titled, “A comparative study on growth & development of Chick embryos Dr SetuRathod, Asst Prof., Dept. of OBG exposed to ultra high frequency radiation emitted attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics from 2G &3G cell phone.”, held at 62nd National & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, conference of anatomical society of India held at Chennai, and presented a paper on ‘Spontaneous RIMS, Manipal between 17.11.14 and 20.11.14. quadruplet gestation’. Rijied Thompson Swer, Asso.Prof, Anatomy Dept, presented a paper titled, “A comet Assay study on DNA damage in children with Non Syndromic Congenital malformations” held at 62nd National conference of anatomical society of India RIMS, Manipal between 17.11.14 and 20.11.14. Dr. Amrutha Bindu, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology presented paper titled “Anaesthesia Practice and Reproductive outcomes” at the National Anesthesiology Conference – ISACON 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, presented a paper titled “Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry services in a tertiary care hospital in South India”, at the Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society (ANCIPS), organized at Hyderabad, from 08.01.15 to 11.01.15.

Dr Sunil Samal, Asst Prof., Dept. of OBG attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai, and presented a paper on ‘Mature teratoma with uterine fibroid’. Dr RupalSamal, Asst Prof., Dept. of OBG attended a workshop on ‘caesarean section’ at the 58thAll India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai and presented a paper on ‘Caesarean section in Multipara’. Prof.Ananthakrishnan N, Department of Surgery presented a paper titled, “Surgery for corrosive strictures – Indications, choice of conduit, need for esophagectomy, difficult strictures, high strictures with airway involvement” at the Master Class on Esophageal Diseases & Live Operative Workshop on Robotic Esophageal Surgery” conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi on between 02.02.2015 and 03.02.2015.

Dr Pallavee, Assoc.Prof. Dept. of OBG attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai and presented a poster on “Foetal fibular hemimelia with focal femoral deficiency following perinatal misoprostol use’. Dr Lopamudra, Assoc Prof., Dept. of OBG attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai and presented a paper on ‘Twin Delivery – is routine caesarean section necessary’.

Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology conducted workshop on US guided Dr JasminaBegum ,Assoc Prof., Dept. of OBG regional anesthesia at 30th national conference by attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics International Society for Study of Pain at Chennai & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, on 05.02.15. Chennai, and presented a paper on ‘Fallopian tube At the National Conference, DERMACON-2015 carcinoma’. conducted in Mangalore from 13.02.15 to 15.02.15, Dr Shweta Gupta, Assistant Prof., Dept. of OBG Dr.Anuja Anna Varghese, Assistant Professor, attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics DVL presented a paper on “Unusual Presentation & Gynaecology held from 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, of Vesiculobullous disorders” & a poster on Chennai, and presented a poster on ‘Successful ‘Congenital erythropoietic porphyria-A rare case management of live cervical ectopic pregnancy’. report’, Dr.Behanan Santhosh, Assistant Professor, DVL presented a poster on “3 cases of Unilateral Dr AishwaryaJagan, Asst Prof., Dept. of OBG nevoid acanthosisnigricans” and Dr.Sandra Eliza attended 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics Mathew, Assistant Professor, DVL presented an

e-poster titled, ‘A case of Giant Porokeratosis of Mibelli treated with 5-Fluorouracil’.

“Grantsmanship” – conducted Medical Education Unit, JIPMER, Pondicherry on 10.05.2014.

Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, conducted workshop on “US guided sciatic nerve block” in “Coimbatore Anaesthesia program” CAP in Coimbatore held on 08.03.2015.

Dr. A. R. Rajalakshmi, Dr. Swathi. N & Dr. VeniPriya. S, faculty members, Department of Ophthalmologyattended a CME on “Uveitis for general ophthalmologists” by Pondicherry ophthalmic association on May 11, 2014 held at GRT Sun ways, Pondicherry.

Dr. Jaya, Assistant Professor, Department of Dr. A. R. Rajalakshmi&DrSimaBiswas Anaesthesiology, conducted workshop on “US guided sciatic nerve block” in “Coimbatore Departmentof Ophthalmology, faculty members Anaesthesia program” CAP in Coimbatore held attended the “CME on Ethical & Legal aspects on 08.03.2015. in Medical Practice (E-LAMP) at MGMCRI on 28th June 2014. Dr.BehananSanthosh and Dr.Sandra Eliza Mathew, Assistant Professor, DVL presented papers Dr. P. Soundararajan, Professor and Dr. L.P. in the Award paper category at the CUTICON- Nandhini, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics Puducherry which was held on 22.03.15 at Indira participated in the EEG workshop. Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry. Dr. Raghuram, Department of General Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Surgeryattended faculty development workshop Medicine gave a guest talk on ‘Lung health’ to held on April 28th, 29th&30th at MGMCRI. the public, in a function arranged by ‘Puducherry SindhanaiPeravai’ on 28.12.2014. Dr. C.P. Ganesh Babu , Dr. K.V. Rajan, Dr. Raghuram, Dr. Alokmohanty, Dr. Jayakarthik, Dr. Participation in Academic/Scientific Gnash, Department of General Surgery, attended Events conference onCorock held on 22.06.14. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & H.O.D, Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Dr. C.P.GaneshBabu, Dr. R.Kannan, Dr. Medicine, Dr.Bhairava Swamy Kanakala, Senior ChetanAnand, Department of General Resident, attended the Pondicherry Chest society Surgeryattented E- lamp CME on 28.06.2014 at MGMCRI. meeting on 08/06/2014 – ‘Difficult Asthma’. Prof.SudhaRao, Dr.Mugunthan, Dr. Sadeesh, Dr. Meera, Dr.Prabavathy & Dr.Vedha, from the dept. of Anatomy attended the 3rd National conference of Clinical Anatomists- on 24th & 25th May 2014, GRT Hotel in Puducherry.

Prof. S. Robinson Smile, Prof. T.TirouAroul, Prof. C.P.GaneshBabu, Dr. R.Kannan, Dr. S.ManojKarthik, Dr.S.Boopathy,Department of General Surgeryattended the meeting on Liver Transplant by Dr. Mohd.RelaON 25.05.2014 at IMA Meeting Hotel Accord, Puducherry

Dr.Prabavathy, Asst. Prof., Anatomy Dept., participated in MEU Program on “Basic course Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor, Dept. workshop on Medical Education Technology”on of Community Medicine, attended a MCI approved 28th, 29th&30th of April 2014. ‘Basic Course Workshop on Medical Education Technology’ at MGMC & RI during 28-30 April Dr. KulkarniSweta , Assistant Professor, 2014. Department of Biochemistry, actively participated at AMBI MIDCON-2014 at SMVMCH, Dr. V. Jaya, Dept of Anesthesiology, attended Puducherry on 7th of June, 2014 a workshop on Perioperative Echocardiography (TEE) from 9.7.14 to 12.07.14 held at CMC Dr. K. S. Seetha (Professor & Head), Dr. Umadevi Vellore. S (Professor) and Dr. Arunava Kali (Assistant Professor) dept. of Microbiology attended the CME Prof. C.P.GaneshBabu, Dr. K.V. Rajan, Dr. Ganesh on “Ethical &legal aspects of medical practice” – .T, Department of General Surgery, attended PSG conducted Department of Forensic Medicine Surgicon held between 18.07.2014 and 20.07.2014 & Toxicology, MGMC & RI,Pondicherry on at Coimbatore. 28.06.2014. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Dept Dr. R. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, dept. of Psychiatry, attended TANPSYCON 2014 on of Microbiology and Dr. R. Sobana, Assistant 26.07.14 and 27.07.14 at Trichy, Tamil Nadu. professor of Physiologyattended the seminar on

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Prof. C.P.Ganesh Babu, Dr. R. Kannan, Dr. N.S. Prof. Somasundaram G, Dr.Kartik J. Salwe, Kannan, Dr. S. Boopathy, Department of Surgery, Department of Pharmacology, attended 2nd Basic attended CME on Pancreatic Diseases in Sri Course Workshop in Medical Education from Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, 26.08.14 to 28.08.14. Pondicherry dated on 02.08.2014. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, Department of Dr Krishnan S, Dean (Administration) MGMCRI OBG attended conference on Subfertility in Madras and Professor, DVL attended the conference Medical Mission Chennai in August 2014. CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on the 8.08.14 and 9.08.14. Dr. R. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Genomic Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Department of Urology, studies in diagnostic microbiology” in Pudhuvai life chaired a session on moderated E-posters in Silver line hospital, Pondicherry on 14.09.2014. Jubilee Conference of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON 2014) held between 8.8.14 Dr S Srikanth, Professor & HOD, DVL, and 10.8.14 in Kochi. attended the CME of Dermazone South, 2014 from 19.09.2014 to 21.09.2014 held at JIPMER, Pondicherry. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Dr. Hemanthkumar, Dr. Antony John Charles, Dr. Thirulogasundari, Dept of Anesthesiology, attended a CME on Basic of Mechanical Ventilation held at IGMC on 21.09.14. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, Department of OBG attended conference on Clinical Ultrasound for Practitioners in Chennai between 25.09.14 and 28.09.14 Prof. Mossadeq, Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Dr. PrasantNayak, Department of Urology, attended the Conference of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON 2014) and held between 8.8.14 and 10.8.14 at Kochi.

Prof. Mossadeq, Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Dr. PrasantNayak, Department of Urology, attended the Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists Conference (TAPASUCON 2014) held between 26.09.14 to 28.09.14 at Tuticorin.

Dr. SunitaSamal, Dr. Pallavee, Dr. Anandraj, Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor of Psychiatry, Associate Professors attended conference attended SCARF-ICONS 2014 from 21.08.14 to on Laparoscopy, International Society of 24.08.14 at Chennai. Gynaecological Endoscopy in Cochin between 10.10.14 and 12.10.14. Dr. Moutusi Audhya, Assistant Professor, DVL, Dr.Bakshi S.S, Assistant Professor, Department attended the workshops on PRP therapy and on cellulite management at the Aesthetics, 2014 held Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck at New Delhi on the 22.08.2014. Surgery attended “16th Annual conference of the Skull Base Surgery Society of India” between Dr. Abirami D, Assistant Professor, DVL, 09.10.14 and 12.10.14 at JIPMER, Pondicherry. attended the workshops on PRP therapy and on Chemical Peeling at the Aesthetics, 2014 held at Prof. R. Krishnagopal , Dr. Vineet Thomas New Delhi on the 22.08.14 Abraham, Dr. Suresh Kumar, Faculty members, Dept of Orthopedics, attended the Annual conference Dr. Moutusi Audhya and Dr. Abirami D, of Indian Arthroscopy Society, IASCON 2014. Assistant Professors, DVL, attended the conference at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India held from Aesthetics, 2014, New Delhi between 23.08.14 and 10.10.14 to 12. 10.14. 24.08.14. Dr. Srirangaraj. S, Associate Professor, attended Dr. Eswaran S, Professor of Psychiatry, underwent a workshop on ‘Medical education – systemic Basic Course workshop in Medical Education approach to student assessment in Microbiology’ Technologies conducted by MEU, MGMCRI conducted by the Indian Association of Medical between 26.08.14 and 28.08.14. Microbiologists (IAMM) on 16.10.2014 at B.M.Birla auditorium, Jaipur. 40

Dr.Pramodhini. S, Associate Professor, attended the CME on “Recent advances in diagnosis of Tuberculosis” conducted by Department of Microbiology, IGMC & RI, Chest Clinic, Pondicherry and Department of Health & Family Welfare at IGMC & RI, Pondicherry on 31.10.2014.

G, Dept. of Biochemistry, attended a national conference organized by AMBICON between 17.11.14 and 19.11.14. Prof.K.R.Thyagarajan , attended Indian Orthopaedic Association conference held at Hyderabad held from 19.11.14 to 22.11.14.

Dr.SunitaSamal, Dr.Pallavee P, Dr.Anandraj R, Associate Professors, Dept of OBG attended ISGE Prof. Saha S, Prof. Ramesh R, Dr. Reeta R, (International society of gynaecologic endoscopy) Dr.Sweta K, faculty members, Dept. of Biochemistry conference in Kochi in October2014. participated in a training programme, “NABL/ Internal quality control training” at PIMS , Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Puducherry conducted by quality council of India Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head from 20.11.14 to 23.11.14. and Neck Surgery attended Live surgery workshop, MMC ENTCON 2014, from 31.10.14 to 02.11.14 Dr. Umadevi S, Professor, Dr. Srirangaraj. S, at Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology Associate Professor, and Dr. R. Kalaivani, Assistant (UIORL), Madras Medical College, Chennai. Professor attended an NABL internal auditor course on ‘Quality Management System Training for Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department Clinical Lab as per ISO-15189-2012’ conducted of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care attended by the Quality Council of India from 20.11.2014 “International Symposium on spine & paravertebral to 23.11.2014 at Pondicherry institute of Medical sonography” at ISSPS-2014 in Hotel Courtyard by Sciences, Pondicherry. Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin between 31.10.14 and 02.11.14 conducted by Prince of Wales Hospital, Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & HOD, Hong Kong. Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended a National Pulmonologist conference ‘NAPCON Dr. Raj Kumar Patil, Faculty member, Dept. of 2014’ which was organized by S. N. Medical College, Community Medicine attended the first IPHA- Agra (UP) & Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, IAPSM Meeting held in IGMC on 26.10.14, Dr Aligarh (UP), conducted at Agra from 20.11.14 and Munendar Kumar Singh [SMO], WHO addressed 23.11.14. the audience on AFP case reporting. He also attended the three day MPH training session from Dr. R. Kannan, attended, Associate Prof., 1.11.14 to 3.11.14 held in JIPMER International Department of General Surgery attended Live School of Public Health by Prof SS Vasan from Laparoscopic Hernia Workshop at JIPMER held “Public Health England” on 29.11.14 at Pondicherry. Dr. Indumathi, Asst.Prof, Department of Pediatrics, attended Basic epidemiology workshop at JIPMER between 10.11.14 and 15.11.14. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Dr.Nirmal Coumare, Professor, Dr.Vijayasundaram, Associate Professor and Dr. S S. Bakshi, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended 23rd Annual conference of Indian Society of Otology( ISOCON) held between 14.11.14 to 16.11.14 at hotel Taj Coromandel and KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai .

Dr.SunitaSamal, Dr.Pallavee P, Dr.Jasmina Begum , Faculty members, Dept of OBG attended conference on epidemiology in JIPMER in November 2014. Dr.Keshavan.Namboothri, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a guest talk at a Clinico-Pathological meet which was organized by the department of Pulmonary Medicine, Pondicherry institute of Medical Sciences on 5.12.14.

Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department Of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Dr. Reeta R, Asst. Prof. of Biochemistry, Neck Surgery, attended the 1st National Convention participated in a pre-conference workshop, of Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and “Immunoassay”, organized by AMBICON 2014, Head and Neck Surgery between 12.12.14 and on 16.11.14. 14.12.14 at Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai organized by Prof. Padmashri Mohan Kameswaran. Dr. Anandhi, Asst.Prof, Department of Pediatrics, attended conference in Chennai on 16.11.14 held Dr. S. Parthasarathy, Assistant Professor, at Pediatric Critical Care CME by Mehta Hospital. Department of Anaesthesiology attended KUMB METCON 2014 at Kumbakonam on 20.12.14 and Prof. Saha S, Prof. Ramesh R, Dr. Reeta R, Dr. 21.12.14 conducted by Indian Medical Association. Swetha K, Dr. SathishBabu and Dr. Niranjan 41

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at Vallalar High School, Kandamangalam (Ariyur), on 29.01.15. Dr Rupal Samal, Asst Prof., OBG, underwent training in Basic course in Ultrasound in Sonoscan Coimbatore in January. Dr Sima Biswas, Department of Ophthalmology, attended the CME on “Glaucoma update” - on 25.01.15& “Management of Endophthalmitis” on 29.03.15 conducted by the Pondicherry Ophthalmology association. Dr Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Prof and HOD and Dr Vaishali D Kotasthane, Asst Prof, Dept of Pathology participated in International CME in “Pathology, Histopathology & Cytology” held between 5.02.15 to 7.02.15 at Goa organized by Indian Academy of Cytologists, Goa chapter & supported by European Federation of Cytology Societies) & International Academy of Cytology). Prof. Mossadeq, Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Dr. Prasant Nayak and Dr.Vasudevan, Dept. of Urology attended the national conference organized by Urology Society of India (USICON 2015) held from 05.02.15 to 08.02.15 at Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, & Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a discussion with Mark Gevisser, a South African author and journalist, on various issues related to the mental health of transgender individuals, on 05.02.15. This was in connection with an article being prepared by Mr. Gevisser on the problems faced by transgender population in India, for publication in The Guardian - a British national daily newspaper. Dr VijayaSundaram, Associate Professor and Dr.Sithananda Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of ENT attended “35th Sinuses and Beyond- Live Endoscopic Sinus Surgery” held on 5.02.15 at MAA ENT center, Hyderabad. Dr. K.A.Narayan, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, attended the First All India Peoples Medical and Health Science Convention, organized by Peoples Council for Education and NITTE University, Mangalore at NITTE University, Mangalore between 05.02.15 and 08.02.15 Dr Rajendra Dhaka, Professor, Dr K.Shanumgasamy, Dr Vinita Singh, Dr Madhumitra, Asst Professors, Dept of Pathology participated in CME on Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pathology on 7.02.15 at JIPMER, Pondicherry.

Prof. Kirtinath Jha, Professor of Ophthalmology attended the AIOS Annual Conference – New Delhi on February 08.02.15&09.02.15. Dr.Srikanth.S, Prof. & HOD, DVL participated as a delegate in the national conference, DERMACON-2015 conducted in Mangalore, between 13.02.15 and 15.02.15. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Prof. & HOD, ENT attended “Master class on vertigo, Dizziness and its management” by Prof.Micheal Strupp University of Munich, Germany held on 21.02.15 at Hotel Bangalore, on 14.03.15. Practical demonstration Marriott, Kochi, Kerala. on range of fire & wound ballistics, crime scene investigation, Forensic Photography was the key Dr. P. Soundararajan, Professor of Pediatrics, features of workshop. attended East Coast Pedicon 2015, Conference on Dr.C.Kameshvell, Associate Professor, 1.03.15 in New Delhi. Community Medicine, attended a CME on “The Dr.C.Kameshvell, Associate Professor, advantage of early treatment of stroke and its Community Medicine, attended a CME on “The recent advancement” by Dr.Paranjyothi, Senior role SNRI- desvenlafaxine as first line treatment Neurologist, Pondy Neuro Centre at Hotel Accord, in Major Depressive Disorder” organized by Pfizer Puducherry on 22.03.15. Pharmaceuticals at Hotel Accord, Puducherry on 01.03.15. Dr.Seetharaman, Professor & HOD, Dr. Raj Kumar Patil, Professor Department of Community Dr.P.Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor, Medicine, attended a RNTCP state level conference Community Medicine, participated in CME on on “ Tuberculosis: Reach, Treat and Cure every “Fever on day to day Practice” on 01.03.15 organized one” organized by Puducherry State Task Force by Indian academy of Paediatrics- Villupuram, and RNTCP core committee at Indira Gandhi Cuddalore and Pondy chapter at Hotel Accord in Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry on 25.03.15. Pondicherry. An in house seminar on LCMS was conducted by WATERs and Dept of Pharmacology MGMCRI on 5.3.2015. which was attended by faculty members, Dr.Manimekalai K., Dr.Somasundarm G., Dr.Kartik J. Salwe, Dr.Padmavathi S., Dr.Sudarcodi R., Dr. Johan Pandian J., Dept of Pharmacology; Dr.SubimanSaha, Profressor of Biochemistry, Dr.Hemachandran, Professor and HOD, Dept of Nephrology, Dr. Sameer, Associate Professor of Anaesthesiology, Dr.Easwaran Professor & HOD Dept of Psychiatry and staff members from CIDRF.

Dr. T. Sivashanmugam, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended one day CME workshop on Thoracic Anesthesia in CMC Vellore held on 28.03.15. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended one day CME workshop on Thoracic Anesthesia in CMC Vellore held on 28.03.15.

Dr. Antony Charles, Asst. Prof., Department of Anaesthesiology, attended one day CME workshop Dr.Manimekalai, Dr.Somasundaram G., on Thoracic Anesthesia in CMC Vellore held on Dr.KartikJ.Salwe, Dr. Johan Pandian J,Department 28.03.15. of Pharmacology attended a ‘Seminar on consumer and NPPA’ at Anna Institute of Management, Dr.Subramaniyan R, Department of Chennai on 07.03.2015 Ophthalmology attended the CME on ‘Management of Endophthalmitis’ on 29.03.15. Dr.Sudarcodi R., Dr. Johan Pandian J., faculty members, Department of Pharmacology attended Dr SunitaSamal, Prof., OBG, attended a workshop ‘Post validation workshop for BDS Pharmacology’ on ‘Advanced training in medical education’ in SRMC Chennai in March. IGIDS, on 11.03.2015 Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor, Miscellany Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, attended Dr. Sobana, Assistant Professor of Physiology, Forensic Workshop on “Ballistics and Scene of has been appointed as an Adjunct faculty for Post Crime –A Live Demonstration” held at Karnataka graduate Diploma in music therapy, conducted State Police Training Institute, Channapatna, 43

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Dr.Somasundaram.G Department of Pharmacology obtained Professional diploma in clinical research from Catalyst Clinical Services, New Delhi.

Dr Sunil Kumar Samal, Assoc. Prof, dept. of OBG, is a reviewer of The Journal of Obstetrics and Dr.KingshukLahon Department of Pharmacology Gynaecology. obtained Professional diploma in clinical researchand Professional certificate in pharmacovigilance from DrSendhilCoumaryA , Professor, dept. of OBG, Catalyst Clinical Services, New Delhi. went for training in laparoscopy and infertility in Lifeline hospital in Kerala for 15 days during the Record book named “Objective Structured Practical Instructions (OSPI)” was prepared by the second quarter of 2014. Department of Physiology for First Year MBBS Dr. Rajkumar Patil, Professor, Dept. of Community students. Medicine has been selected as a reviewer for ‘Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research’ in June 2014. Prof & HOD, Dr.Manimekalai K., Department of Pharmacology was the Organizing chairman Dr. Partha Nandi, Associate Professor, Dept. of for 6th State conference IPS - Puducherry chapter Community Medicine, was part of organizing team 12.2.2015 and acted as resource person for the session ‘Writing the Introduction’ in the workshop on ‘Final year ‘Time’ Magazine is one of the most prestigious Postgraduate Dissertation Write-up’ during 9-11 news publication in the world. In the latest issue of June 2014. ‘Time’, (Cover dated Feb 2, 2015.) under the health column, in an article on the benefits of Yoga, referred Mrs.A.N.Uma, Assistant Professor, Medical to the article published in Journal of Clinical and Genetics, Department of Anatomy, Dr.Sunayana Diagnostic Research by our faculty members titled, Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology ‘Effect of Yoga Therapy on Selected Psychological & Mr. Rajkumar, Clinical Psychologist were elected Variables among Men Patients with Insomnia’, as members of the Cleft & Craniofacial Board, authored by S.Parthasarathy, R.Sobana, Duraisamy, IGIDS, on 12.8.14. K.Jaiganesh and S.Vadivel of MGMCRI. Dr. P. Soundararajan, Professor, Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Pediatrics have successfully completed the NRP District Instructor course of the IAP –NNF Neonatal Resuscitation Program Project held on 26th& 27th July 2014 at Pondicherry.They are now recognized by Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) & National Neonatology Forum (NNF) as NRP District Instructor until 27.07.2016. The Department of Psychiatry conducted mental health screening for 1styear MBBS students of MGMCRI, in September 2014. The Department of Psychiatry started providing mental health services in the Transgender Clinic, MGMCRI, on all Mondays& Wednesdays, from September 2014. 2016 Conference of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON) will be conducted by Department of Urology, MGMC&RI under the guidance of Prof. Mossadeq as the Organizing Chairman, and Dr. Prasant Nayak as the Organizing Secretary. Prof.Ananthakrishnan N, Dept. of General Surgery has been appointed as the Member of the Task force constituted by the Union Government of India for reviewing pending legislations regarding Medical Education 44

Scientific & Academic Forum SAF INTERNAL MEETING 04.04.2014

The 1st SAF meet was held on 4th April 2014. President Dr.S.Ghose gave inaugural speech and welcomed the gathering. Introduction of newly joined faculties and Medical Officer was done. Respected V.C. who completed one year in our university presented status report of our university, academic achievements, progress needs. Dr. Manoj Karthick.S (secretary) gave capsule talk on ‘Secrets of successful Presentation’. Followed by case presentations- ‘Labial fusion in adult female’ by Dr. Saranya Devi (PG) from dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Enterocutaneus fistuta a case report’,

by Dr.Venkata Prasana(PG) from dept of surgery , ‘Missed Mixed Disease’ by Dr.Jony kadavanu (PG) from dept of Medicine. Certificate were issued for all PG (case) presentation and subsequently ended with a thanking note of the meeting was given by Dr. Logesh( Joint secretary) and totally 100 members attended the meeting.

09.05.2014

The 2nd SAF meet was held on 9th May 2014. President Dr.S.Ghose welcomed the gathering. Introduction of newly joined faculties and Medical Officer was done. Mediquiz was conducted by Manoj Karthick.S (secretary). Prof.Dr. K N.Jha, Dept of Ophthalmology gave capsule talk titled ‘Why we are blind to Ocular Trauma’. This was Followed by subsequent case presentations by Dr. Vivek (PG)-Surgery titled ‘Delayed Presentation Of Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia’, Dr. Arun Krishna (PG)-Pediatrics titled ‘A surprising story of refractory wheezer’and Dr. Sankar (PG)–Medicine titled Hypervitaminosis D are we overprescribing Vitamin D’ and respected VC Spoke about UGC Inspections subsequent issue of certificates for MediQuiz winners and case series presentations and meeting end by thanking note by Dr.Logesh

06.06.2014

The 3rd SAF meet was held on 6th June 2014. President Dr.S.Ghose welcomed the gathering followed by last meets minutes , Introduction of newly joined faculties which was followed by . Miss. Sumenda Biswas (MBBS student) capsule talk titled ‘Learn More And Worry Less; The Student Perspectives On OSPE’. Session was followed by VC’s comments and Case presentations by Dr. Harsh chugh (PG)-Surgery ‘Is less better – the future of minimally invasive surgery’ , Dr. Depak david (PG)-Urology case presentations ‘A data base analysis of risk factors in stent removal and Glomangiopericytoma of nose : A rare case report by Dr. Danis Thomas (PG)- ENT which was followed by announcement of mediquiz answer and the winner, distribution of prizes, certificate and finally meeting ended with vote of Thanks by Joint Secretary

01.07.2014

On the occasion of Doctor’s day celebration , a panel discussion on “Idealism / Pragmatism / Realism” was conducted with the panelists being , Dr.Sathyanarayana Reddy , Dr.M Ravishankar, Dr.NS. Kannan , Dr.KN. Jha & Dr.M.Hanifah. A variety of interesting and thought provoking topics were discussed in detail by the panelists. The topics and questions discussed were: The use of placebo, Is it acceptable to cover up or avoid revealing a minor mistake if it is not harming the patient?, Is it right to discuss the patient information in situations that do not fully protect their privacy?, Would you ever give life sustaining therapy when you judge that

it is futile or halt life sustaining therapy because family demands, even if you feel it is premature? and Hippocratic Oath. The panel members were felicitated and honored with mementos and certificates.

11.07.2014

The regular SAF monthly meet started with welcome address by the SAF President and presentations of minutes of previous monthly meet by the Secretary. Introduction of new faculty members by the Executive committee member was followed by the much awaited MEDIQUIZ. Capsule talk on, “The importance of education in lab medicine practicing clinicians” was given by Dr. Ramesh R (Prof. & Head, Dept. of Biochemistry). This was followed by 3 case reports. Dr Deepak David, Resident, Dept. of Urology presented on “Mini Access Guide in simplifying access in PCNL”, Dr. Porkodi P, Asst. Professor, Dept. of OBGY presented “Successful management of cervical ectopic pregnancy” and Dr.Vivek J, Resident, Dept. of General Surgery presented, “Carotid body tumour - A case report”.

08.08 .2014

The SAF president welcomed the gathering, followed by minutes of previous meetings by Dr. Lokesh, Joint Secretary, who was also the quiz master. Dr Rajalakshmi AR, Executive committee member, introduced and welcomed the new faculties of MGMCRI. Dr VN Mahalakshmi, Professor, Dept. of Paediatric Surgery & Controller of Examinations, SBV, gave a Capsule Talk on “Necessary fallibility in health care”. Three case reports were presented viz: “A Rare case of primary fallopian tube carcinoma” by Dr.Saranya C, Resident, Dept. of OBGY, “Actinomycosis presenting as RIF mass”, by Dr Raj Swaroob, Resident, Dept. of General Surgery and the third presentation was on “Non- union of intertrochantric fracture- A rare case report” by Dr.Prabakar A, Resident, Dept. of Orthopedics.

12.09.2014

Dr.Seetesh Ghose, the SAF president welcomed the gathering followed by presentation of minutes of the month of August by Dr.Manoj karthik, who also conducted the Medi Quiz. A special capsule talk was given by Prof Dr.GS Srinivasan, Dept. of Ophthalmology, in view of the Eye donation fortnight on the topic “An eye opener – eye donation fortnight ”.Capsule talk was delivered by Dr Aneell Raj, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry on “De-addiction services in a tertiary care setting”. A TED TALK on “Human microbiomics” was presented by Mr. Satish Natrajan, Senior scientist, CIDRF. A case series on “Ubiquitous use of diuretics and its side effects” was presented by Dr.Shobana, Resident, Dept. of General Medicine. The scientific forum came to an end with the SAF president honouring NGO member Mr. Ramachandiran for his selfless service in promoting Eye donation. 45

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10.10.2014

The SAF monthly meet for the month of October was conducted on 10.10.2014. DrKarthikeyan, Vice President, presided over the meetingand welcomed the gathering.Dr. ManojKarthik, Secretary, presented the minutes of the previous meet and this was followed by the Mediquiz by Dr.Lokesh, Joint Secretary. The Capsule talk of the day was delivered by Dr. Abu Backer, Senior Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry on“Mental capital and global wellbeing”.There were 3 case reports presented one each from the department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery namelyDr. SaloniArora – “Vulval elephantiasis – A diagnostic dilemma.”Dr. Janaki – “Umbilical reconstruction,” and Dr. Janani – “Pain Relief to Adult; Toxic to Child,”respectively.The answers to the Mediquiz were announced and prizes were distributed to the winners. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Lokesh.

14.11.2014

The SAF monthly meeting for the month of November was conducted on 14.11.2014. The meeting started with welcome address by the President of SAF Dr. SeeteshGhose. Dr.Lokesh, Joint Secretary, presented the minutes of the previous meet and conducted the Mediquiz.T here were 2 capsule talks for the day.Dr. Thumbanatham, Asst. Prof, Dept. of General Medicine, spoke on “A Comprehensive Diabetic Care Clinic in MGMC&RI – A Vision” and Dr. Udayakumar, Interventional Radiologist, delivered a talk on “Introduction to Interventional Radiology”. This was followed by case reports.Ms. Mary HydrinaD’Silva, Asst Prof, Dept. of Anatomy, presented a paper on “A comparative study of growth & development of chick embryos exposed to ultrahigh frequency radiation emitted from 2G & 3G cell phone” and Dr. Mugilan, Resident, Dept. of General Surgery, presented a case report on “A rare combination of synchronous primary malignancies”.The answers to the Mediquiz were announced and prizes were distributed to the winners. Dr. AR Rajalakshmi, SAF member, delivered the vote of thanks.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth hemodialysis’, Dr. Bahanan Santhosh , resident, Dept of Dermatology spoke on, ‘An unusual presentation of vesiculo-bullous disorders’ and Dr. Prabhakaran, Resident, Dept of Orthopedics, spoke on, ‘Late patellar tendon reconstruction’. HOD, Department of Pharmacology distributed prizes to the undergraduate students for 100% attendance, university rank and overall performance in the subject of Pharmacology. This was followed by vote of thanks given by SAF secretary.

28.01.2015 and 29.01.2015Postgraduate poster and podium presentation

SAF conducted postgraduate poster and podium presentation competition on 28.01.2015. Postgraduates from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science presented their thesis as poster. Honorable Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Prof N Ananthakrishnan (Dean, Research & PG studies)

visited the venue and had interactions with the postgraduates. Judges were Dr. Robinson Smiles (Emirates Prof, Department of Gen. Surgery), Prof. Karthikeyan (HOD, Department of ENT) and Prof. Krishnan (Dean, Administration).

The afternoon session had podium presentation where one postgraduate student from each department was selected for the competition. Judges were Dr.Usha Carounanidhi, Principal, IGIDS, Dr. Sathyanarayanan, Prof, Department of Radiotherapy 06.02. 2015 and Prof. Phillips, Department of Urology. After Vice-President Dr. Karthikeyan gave the the presentation, SAF president and the Chancellor welcome address. Minutes of previous meet was congratulated all the presenters on their good work given by SAF secretary Dr. Manoj Karthik. He and motivated everyone gathered in the scientific conducted the mediquiz. Capsule talk was given session to get involved in research activities. by Dr. Madan Mohan, HOD, Physiology, on ‘Yoga and its therapeutic potential’. He emphasized the Podium presentation by postgraduates continued uses of regular yoga practice in improving physical, on 29.01.2015. After the presentation, Prof. mental, spiritual status of mankind and also as a N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean, Research & PG studies stress reliever. He shared his work done in yoga at congratulated the presenters and gave valuable tips national and international level. He also mentioned for future presentation like time management that CYTER has planned to conduct workshop during presentations, quality of slides and posters, twice every year. This was followed by case reports: objectives and limitations of the study and to give Dr.Elamaran, Asst.Prof, CTVS spoke on, ‘Lower importance to statistics. He acknowledged the limb arterio-venous fistula- rare site of choice for guides and co-guides for improving the standards of 46

thesis and emphasized the importance of attending diseases by Dr.Jambulingam, Director, - Vector the research methodology workshop conducted by Control &Research Centre Pondicherry on the the Medical Education Unit. Judges gave their comments about the presentation which was followed by prize distribution. 1st prize for the Podium presentation was bagged by Dr. Swetha Paulose, Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology and the 2nd prize went to Dr.Dalena Mathew, Dept. of Anaesthesiology. 1st prize for the Poster presentation was bagged by Dr. Radhika, Dept. of Anaesthesiology and the 2nd prize was shared by two post graduates, Dr. Saravanakumar, Dept of Oral Pathology, and Dr. Madhulika Dept. of Oral medicine and radiology. The first best paper award went to Dr. Keerti, Dept of Gen. surgery and the 2nd prize went to Dr. Vishnupriya, Dept of Physiology. Faculties were awarded with certificate for their publications with impact factor >1. The awardees were Dr.Uma.A.N.(Anatomy), Dr.Mary Hydrina (Anatomy), Dr. A.R. Srinivasan (Biochemistry), Dr. N.Mugunthan (Anatomy), Dr. Stephen Selvaraj (Microbiology), Dr.Rajan.K.V (Gen.Surgery) Dr. Shobana.R (Physiology) and Dr. Umadevi. S (Microbiology) from MGMCRI, Dr. Swayanjothi (Anatomy), Dr. Sathyalakshmi (Anatomy), Dr. Kalaivani (Community Medicine) and Dr. Sourabh Srivastava (Community Medicine) of SSSMCRI, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan from Oral pathology, IGIDS

and Ms. Ramya Mohan from KGNC. The ViceChancellor addressed the gathering and thanked the Chairman of SBV for all the support and encouragement, he also emphasized on further advancements in PG research activities and shared his dream of conducting a Regional Conference of Postgraduate presentation in the future.

occasion of World Health Day 2014 .VC Honored the speaker with a memento followed by discussion on the topic and thank note was given by SAF Secretary.

SAF Guest lecture on “Osteoporosis and Fracture Management’’

A guest lecture was conducted on behalf of SAF MGMCRI unit in collaboration with Dept of Orthopedics on June 20th 2014 speaker Dr.SC Goel, Professor, Institute Of Medical Science, Banaras University, Varanasi, gave informative

talk on Osteoporosis and Fracture Management. Dr. Ravichandran(DD) welcomed the guest with bouquet and shawled by Prof.Thiyagarajan and Dr. Krishna Gopal (HOD), Dept of Orthopedics welcomed the guest , after informative talk speaker was honored by SAF President Dr.S.Ghose with a memento followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Manoj Karthick.

Doctors’ day celebration 2014

SAF Panel discussion - “Idealism/ Pragmatism/Realistic”

To commemorate Doctor’s Day (01.07.2014) with a Panel discussion was organized by SAF with welcome address by President Dr.S.Ghoshe. Introduction to day celebration and panelist was done by secretary. World Health Day Celebration, 2014 The panelists were Dr. Sathyanarayana Reddy, Dr. SAF conducted special guests talk on April 11, Ravishankar, Dr. Kannan, Dr. Jha, and Dr. Hanifa. 2014 Topic: Prevention and control of vector borne Panel discussion was on the topic, “Idealism/ 47

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth chronic abdominal pain. He spoke about the various causes of diarrhoea and abdominal pain in children. He also emphasized the need to talk to school teachers as they can be a source of stress for kids. He also suggested that proper parental love & affection can alleviate the stressors. He also spoke about the ill-effects of in-judicious use of proton pump inhibitors. The chief guest and his wife were honored with bouquet and memento. The scientific forum came to an end with DrManojKarthik, Secretary, proposing the vote of thanks.

Pragmatism/Realistic” which touched upon various aspects of use of placebo in clinical medicine, Is it acceptable to cover up or avoid neither revealing a minor mistake if it is nor harming the patient?, Is it right to discuss patient information in situation that does not fully protect their privacy?, Would you ever give life sustaining therapy when you judge that it is futile? (or) Halt life sustaining therapy because family demands, even if you feel it is premature. . Panel Members were facilitated and honored with mementoes & certificate. The session ended with vote of thanks by Joint Secretary.

SAF Guest Lecture on “Research on vector borne diseases”

On 16.10.2014, there was a special guest talk and felicitation of ICMR STS awardees and their guides for the year 2013. The meeting started with a welcome address by the President, SAF, Dr.SeeteshGhose. This was followed by a motivational speech given by our beloved Vice Chancellor Dr KR. Sethuraman. Dr KA Narayan. Vice Principal, welcomed the chief guest Dr. P. Jambulingam, Director, Vector Control & Research Centre (VCRC), Pondicherry, with a bouquet and introduced him to the gathering. The ICMR STS awardees and their guides were SAF Guest Talk On Breast Feeding - felicitated by the chief guest Dr P Jambulingam who A Winning Goal For Life then delivered his keynote address on “Research on On 07.08.2014, as a part of breast feeding week vector borne diseases”. He described in detail the celebration, a guest lecture was arranged by SAF burden of vector borne diseases, the present day and the Dept. of Paediatrics. The SAF President situation and the on-going activities to control these welcomed the gathering. The guest speaker was diseases. Dr. N Ananthakrishnan honored the chief felicitated by Prof. S Srinivasan, Dept. of Paediatrics guest with a memento. The session came to an end while Prof. Gunasekaran D, HOD, Dept. of with DrMano jKarthik, Secretary, proposing the Paediatrics introduced the speaker of the day. Prof.S vote of thanks. Srinivasan, Professor of Pediatrics, ICH, Chennai, gave a talk on “Breast feeding - a winning goal for SAF Guest Lecture on “Chronic life”. The talk was illuminating and humour laced, abdominal pain syndrome” and the speaker shared his own experiences in The Guest lecture for the month of October was dealing with Breastfeeding practices in Tamil Nadu. held on 17.10.2014 and was delivered by Prof. Dr. Thameem Ansari, Professor of Paediatric surgery, SAF Guest Talk on “CKD- A Silent AIMST University, Penang. He is also the Head Global Epidemic”. of GI Motility lab and Research. The topic of the The SAF team were honored to have Dr.Shankar day was “Chronic abdominal pain syndrome – D Navaneetham, Director, Dept. of Nephrology, Searching for fruits in a fruitless tree”. The SAF Cleveland clinic, Ohio, who gave us a talk titled, president addressed the gathering and welcomed “CKD- A Silent global epidemic” on 22.08.2014. the chief guest. The speaker shared his vast research The speaker was introduced by Dr. Manoj Karthik, experience and role of brain gut axis in cases of followed by an inspirational talk from our chancellor to promote research amongst student and faculty alike. Dr Shankar spoke about his experiences in dealing CKD in the US. He encouraged the audience to take up research in CKD as there was lack of published Epidemiological studies from India. During the discussion Prof. Dr. Narayanan, Head, Dept. of Nephrology, spoke about the programs conducted by Government of Puducherry on Free renal replacement therapy and Post Op management. 48

SAF - Commemoration of the “Cancer Awareness Week”

The SAF, in commemoration of the “Cancer Awareness Week”, organized a special guest lecture on 07.11.2014. Dr.Sathyanarayana Reddy, Prof, Radiation Oncology, MGMC & RI and Dr.BiswajitDubashi, Asso. Prof, Medical Oncology, JIPMER were the speakers of the day. Dr.SeeteshGhose, President, SAF, addressed the gathering and welcomed the chief guest with a bouquet. Dr.ManojKarthik introduced the chief guest. Dr.Sathyanarayana Reddy, Prof, Radiation Oncology, MGMC & RI, gave on introductory talk on “Cancer – Magnitude of the Problem”. He spoke about Cancer, its burden and history of radiation Oncology. Dr.Biswajit Dubashi, Asso. Prof, Medical Oncology, JIPMER, delivered his special talk on “The Art of Delivering Chemotherapy”. Dr Dubashi spoke on history of chemotherapy and the various chemotherapeutic agents in use and explained in detail how to handle and deliver these agents. He told about the complications of chemotherapy and their management. He also explained the concept of “Personalized medicine” & “Cancer Genome Challenge”.The lecture was followed by an interactive open house discussion.The chief guest was honored with a memento& Certificate. DrJeneth Berlin, Treasurer SAF, delivered the vote of thanks. On the same day SAF organized an awareness program was organized in Hospital MRD premises, MGMC&RI for the gathered patients. It included a presentation on ‘Why we should know about cancer.’

SAF - Commemoration of the “World AIDS Day”

On account of the World AIDS Day, the SAF organized an awareness program with a special guest lecture by Mrs. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, Chairperson & Founder Trustee – ASTITVA, (Organization for the support and Development of Sexual Minorities) on 01.12.2014. She spoke on “Role of medical institutions in mainstreaming transgender”. In her talk she spoke about hurdles and problems faced by her and the role of doctors in enhancing the quality of life of hijra community. She was all praise for our respected Chairman, Sri MK Rajagopalan for recruiting transgenders and for having a transgender clinic at our hospital. She also

thanked him for giving her an opportunity to talk in front of doctors and scientists. She emphasized their need to be loved by all. Her talk was followed by an interactive open house discussion. There was also an interactive session between the deputy director, Expert panel and other transgenders.

13.02.2015, SAF Guest lecture on “Newer pathogenesis on type II diabetes mellitus” by Dr. Krishna Seshadri

SAF President Dr.Seethesh Ghose welcomed the gathering. The meeting was attended by Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Dean (Academics) and MS. Dr Jayasingh, HOD, Dept. of Medicine gave the welcome address. Dr. Lokesh, Associate Prof., Dept of Medicine introduced the speaker. Our Chancellor felicitated the Guest speaker with a bouquet. The guest speaker Dr. Krishna Seshadri, Endocrinologist from SRMCRI, Chennai enlightened the risk factors for diabetes and pointed that the current lifestyle is the primary cause for the higher incidence of diabetes. A good interactive session followed and guest speaker was honored by the Vice-Chancellor. This was followed by short lecture on swine-flu by Dr. Mohammed Hanifa and Dr. Seetharaman. They explained when and who needs prophylactic treatment, who needs to be admitted and precautions to be taken. Dr. Thumbanathan, proposed the vote of thanks.

20.02.2015, SAF Guest lecture on “Role of a doctor in Antartica” by Dr. Venkatachalam

SAF President welcomed the gathering. The Guest speaker, Dr.Venkatachalam (Anesthesiologist, Cochin) was felicitated by Vice-Chancellor with a bouquet. Dr. Jeneth introduced the speaker. Dr. Venkatachalam gave an excellent outline about the nature of Antartica with volumes of beautiful photos. With his photos he made the audience feel the place with him. He shared his experience of giving anesthesia and doing surgery on his colleagues and management of myocardial infarction. The Guest speaker was honored by Dr. Seetesh Ghose. Dr. Manoj Karthik delivered the vote of thanks. 49

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06.03.2015, SAF Guest lecture on, “Newer horizon in management of cancer” by Dr.T.S.Ganesan

Dr. Seetesh Ghose welcomed the gathering and guest speaker. Dr. Manoj Karthik introduced the speaker. Dr. T. S. Ganesan, Head Clinical Research, Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai, delivered a talk on cancer genomics. He elaborated in detail about the history of DNA discovery, different types of mutations and method of sequencing of gene done for past 20 years. He told about the genome projects, cosmic database work done on ovarian carcinoma. He presented few case summaries and said about the challenges faced today which were followed by an interactive session. Case presentation was given by Dr. Nirmala, Resident, and Dept of General medicine on “A unique presentation of Langerhans cell histiocytoma.” Dr. Manoj Karthik delivered the vote of thanks.

13.03.2015, Srimathi Rukumani Ammal Internal Oration 2015

Srimathi Rukumani Ammal Internal Oration given by our beloved Vice-chancellor Prof. K. R. Sethuraman on “Capacity building-

multidimensional approach”. SAF president Dr. Seetesh Ghose welcomed the gathering and briefed about origin of internal oration. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. R. Sethuraman and Mrs. K. R. Sethuraman were felicitated with bouquets. Prof. M Hannifa gave a formal introduction of the Vice-Chancellor – ‘Dr KR Sethuraman was the first to introduce echo and ultrasound in JIPMER, held many prestigious administrative posts in Malaysia and Sri Lanka (universities), author of nine books and 50

to 2005, on oral and written communications, rational diagnostics and therapeutics and ethics. He also mentioned his failures mainly as utilization failure of telemedicine project with ISRO, multiple terminal hospital computerization project, and modular training for sixth semester students. His advice for younger generations based on what he learnt is to focus on the process with diligence, not to worry about what others will think of their performance, not to pursue the rewards and trust that will reach, and view each attempt as mere practice for next attempt.

White Coat Ceremony Commencement Day towards their clinical learning for the II MBBS students of 2013 batch was organized on 01.08.2014, which is also known as White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony was started in the year 2013 by the Vice Chancellor and HOD of Community Medicine, presently the Principal Dr.Usha and their plan to start mentorship programme training of dental educators. He described the steps for successful capacity building. He described the methods he used to develop capacity building of clinical competence among medical students in JIPMER in clinical examination such as history taking and physical examination, in technological aspect such as procedural skills and ECG interpretation, on humanistic basis about the doctor patient relationship and ethics and in social and preventive method.

The program started with welcome address by the Medical Superintendent, Prof. Nirmal Coumare V., followed by lighting of auspicious lamp (Kuthuvillaku) by our respectable Madam Chairman Srimathi Gorwri Rajagopalan, TrusteeSBECPT, along with recitation of a poem by one of our student at the background. This was followed by felicitation of the gathering by the Dean (Administration), Prof. S. Krishnan, who basically stressed upon the journey, the course of MBBS. Deputy Director Hospital Services, Prof. S. Ravichandran, took everyone to a virtual tour of the SBV, Chancellery, MGMCRI, Campus, Hostel, Playgrounds, Gymnasium, etc.

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to overcome the language problem and obtained excellent feedback from examiners for excellent history taking by the students. He used innovative method of OSCE for remedial education. He wrote the first book on OSCE in medical education worldwide. He improved the student’s analytical and interpretational skills by conducting regular ECG class. He emphasized the importance of quality care by conducting integrated orientation programme on quality care for interns from 1988

members , students, members of the academics and administration. The Inauguration Function of the first ever batch of 250 students in MGMCRI filled the arena of MGMCRI Campus with an atmosphere of joy, anticipations and celebrations. With appropriate suggestions and timely support from the Management and Administration, the Students’ Council of MGMCRI, under the guidance of Staff Advisor for students, worked hard day and night to make the venue, pleasant, beautiful and comfortable for all the newly admitted 250 MBBS students who were welcomed with roses along with their parents and guardians. These preparations helped smooth sailing of the inaugural function followed by admission procedure till the end of the day.

Vice Principal. This function is basically carried out to honour the undergraduate students who have passed the barrier of 1st MBBS final examination and for the first time getting into the grove to clinical curriculum, coaching of being exposed to actual patients. The program started with the introductory inspirational speech Vice Chancellor, Deputy Registrar’s talk on dress code and etiquettes of students, Vice Principals over view on the courses and Administration of Oath by the Dean (Admin.) The students were asked to wear their white coat and with the stethoscope hung on their shoulder they took the Hippocratic Oath. The Oath was delivered by the Dean (Administration) and students repeated word by word in front of their proud parents and - Prof. Partha Nandhi, Student teachers.

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Then Dr. Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of DVL, was invited to share his experiences and sweet memories of his olden days at MGMCRI, who actually is an undergraduate alumnus of MGMCRI and did his post graduation from Madras Medical College. He shared his emotional and nostalgic reminiscences. Prof. K.A. Narayan, Vice Principal MGMCRI, introduced all the faculty of the preclinical departments/subjects, under whom the newly admitted MBBS students would be trained. He also introduced the various Administrators holding various posts. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean of Research and Post Graduate, was then invited to felicitate the gathering, who shared his views about the learning methods to be adopted in the course of the MBBS curriculum. This was followed by Key note address with thought provoking words by our vice Chancellor, SBV, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, who stressed upon course of MBBS, the life to be adopted to fit oneself into the course, importance of attendance and about 51

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Invited lectures, panel discussion and competitions were part of the event. The resource persons were Prof. K. R. Sethuraman (SBV University), Prof. Devi Prasad (Pondicherry University), Prof. Michael Edwin (Notre Dame University, USA), Prof. Kathiresan (Annamalai University), Prof. S. Ganapathy Venkata Subramaniyan (Anna University), Ms. Inge van Alphen (FERRAL, Pondicherry). Competitons were held under the categories of photography, short videos and posters based on the theme of Environment Health. The organising members were Dr. N. Seetharaman, Dr. Partha Nandi, Mrs. Kripa Angeline, Dr. R. Pajanivel, Dr. R. Kannan, Dr. G. N. Pramod Kumar, Dr. AbhijitBoratne, Dr. P. Sachin Bhaskar, Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Dr. M. Senthil, Dr. David, Dr. Varsha Murthy, Mrs. S. Lavanya, Mrs. S. Suganya, Ms.Rajeshwari, Ms.Benya, Ms. Ilavarasi, Mr. Mufeeth, Ms. Guna and Ms. Barkavi.

CME on “Modern Concepts in Clinical Nutrition” the in and/or off campus difficulties and how to MGMCRI. The great inaugural ceremony ended manage them. He also stressed upon hard work that with high tea and the newly admitted students along was required to be a successful doctor in the making. with their parents dispersed to the respected lecture halls, as directed, for the admission procedure and It was an honor to have our Chancellor, SBV, formalities which took a whole day to complete. Prof. Rajaram Pagadala, to deliver Presidential Prof. Partha Nandhi, Student Staff Advisor address. He shared the secrets of great success in his life. He shared his life during his undergraduate, Conduction of CME’s, postgraduate and teaching/service periods. His Seminars & Workshops saying that, “every success comes by clear objectives, International Conference on strong dedications and hard works, and there is no Climate Change and Health alternative to hard work” was well understood by all. (CCCON), 2015 Department of Community Medicine along with The session came to an end with the vote of thanks in-campus constituent colleges of SBV University by Dr. Partha Nandi, Professor of Community namely IGIDS, KGNC and MGMCRI with active Medicine and Staff Advisor for the students, support from Internal Quality Assurance Cell MGMCRI. Everyone present in the inauguration (IQAC) organized an International Conference ceremony were elevated spiritually by the speeches on Climate change and Health (CCCON), 2015 from the great and experienced leaders of SBV and on 9th January, 2015 at MGMCRI campus.

The Department of Biochemistry, MGMC & RI, SBV, organized a CME titled “Modern Concepts In Clinical Nutrition” on 28th of March 2015, under the chairmanship of Prof. Ramesh.R, HOD, Biochemistry. The CME was a grand success with over 150 participants from various parts of Puducherry and Tamilnadu.

topics covered included, ‘Nutrigenomics, Advances in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and Assessment Tools in Clinical Nutrition. The distinguished speakers were Dr. Ramesh R, Prof. & HOD of Biochemistry, MGMC & RI, SBV, Puducherry, Dr.A.J.Hemamalini, Associate Professor and HOD of Clinical Nutrition, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai and Dr Josephine Nirmala Many. Asst./Associate Professors, HODs, PGs of MGMCRI, IGIDS and KGNC and Research Dept of Home Science, Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women (Autonomous), Puducherry participated in the event. The scientific session was followed by Panel Discussion on the theme “Relevance of Nutrition and Dietetics in Health Professions”. It was chaired by Prof. D. Gunasekharan, Head, Department of Paediatrics, MGMC&RI, SBV, Puducherry, Prof. R. Ramesh, Head, Department of Biochemistry, Dr.Lokesh, Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Prof. N. Seetharaman, Head, Dept. of Community Med MGMC & RI, SBV, Puducherry, Prof. Renuka K, Principal, KGNC, Prof.Usha Carounanidy, Principal, IGIDS, Dr.A.J. Hemamalini, HOD of Clinical Nutrition, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai and Dr Josephine Nirmala Many, HOD of Home Science, Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women, Puducherry were the panelist’s.

CME Program on “Bloodstream Infections”

At Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, a CME program was organized under the auspices of the International Medical Sciences Academy, Puducherry Chapter and the Hospital Infection Control Committee, MGMC & RI, on 28th March, 2015 at Puducherry. The theme of the CME was “Bloodstream Infections-An Update”

The Bloodstream Infections (BSIs) is one of the leading causes of hospital acquired infections along with Respiratory (Pneumonia), Urinary tract The inaugural function took place in the morning (UTI) and Surgical site infections (SSI), among with soulful prayer and lighting of kuthuvilakku. the hospitalized patients and in particular among Prof AR Srinivasan, Organizing Secretary welcomed the gathering. The Dean (Admin) Prof.S.Krishnan presided over the function. The key note address was delivered by Prof. K.R Sethuraman, the vice chancellor of SBV. Prof. NirmalCoumare, Medical Superintendent, MGMCRI, and Prof. B.D Toora the president of Association of medical biochemists of India Puducherry chapter offered felicitation. Dr Reeta R, Asst. Prof. of Biochemistry proposed the formal vote of thanks. Later in the day distinguished speakers spoke at length about various facets of clinical nutrition. The

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth patients admitted in ICUs. Such infection of the blood lead to serious complications including death, if not treated in time or if the causative agent is a multidrug resistant organism. The bacteria or fungi enter into blood stream from various sites of the body harboring pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. The CME was inaugurated by Prof.K.R.Sethuraman,Vice-Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The Chief Guest of the function was Dr.K.Jagadeesan, President of the International Medical Sciences Academy and Director of the K.J.Hospital, Chennai. A newly designed logo for the HICC-MGMCRI was released by Dr.Nirmal Coumare, Medical Superintendent, and felicitations were offered by Dr.G.Subramanian, Director of CIDRF and Dr.S.Krishnan, Dean(Admini), MGMCRI. The CME was coordinated by Dr.J.Shanmugam (Organizing Secretary), Dr.P.Pajanivelu ( Jt.Secretary) and Dr.K.Kalaivani (Treasurer). The eight eminent Speakers invited for the CME program delivered state of art talks on various aspects of bloodstream infections. Dr.J.Shanmugam (CIDRF-MGMCRI), narrated the sources of blood infections and the causative organisms, Dr.Abdoul Hamide ( JIPMER), delivered an update talk on accidental sharp injuries occurring among healthcare workers and post-exposure prophylaxis, Dr.K.Lailtha (PIMS) covered the diagnosis and management of Neonatal septicemia-a leading causing of death among new borns, Dr.M.Narayan (MGMCRI), narrated the management of septicemia in adult patients, Dr.Radha Madhavan (SRM), described current trends in rapid laboratory diagnosis which can help in timely and successful treatment, Dr.J.Sameer (MGMCRI), explained in detail about

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth catheter acquired blood infections and modes of preventing the same by observing strict sterile precautions and clinical hand washing, Dr.D.Sureshkumar (Apollo, Chennai), covered the list viruses and fungi responsible for blood stream infections and problems of management and Dr.K.Renuka (Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College), described the roles to be played by the Nursing professionals in preventing bloodstream infections and saving the precious lives. The CME was attended by more than 150 delegates (Faculties, PG students, Research scholars and practicing Doctors) from various Medical colleges and Hospital from Puducherry and neighboring parts of Tamil Nadu. Medical companies exhibited their products in the exhibition stalls. This CME program was accredited by Tamil Nadu Medical Council with two credit points.

CME on ‘Golden Hour in Trauma’

A medical education programme on ‘Golden Hour in Trauma’ was conducted in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Pondicherry on the 20th of March 2015, to mark the opening of their new trauma operation theatre complex. The state of the art operation theatre complex which will function round the clock was inaugurated by eminent surgeon Prof. S. Robinson Smile. The medical education programme which was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Prof. K. R. Sethuraman. The programme was attended by over 300 doctors from Pondicherry and neighbouring states. Eminent speakers from Pondicherry, Chennai and Bangalore, from the departments of Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Cardio-thoracic

Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Paediatric Surgery and Maxillo facial Surgery enlightened the delegates regarding the various aspects of management of accident victims starting from the site of accident to hospital care. The speakers included Dr. Sasi Kumar and Dr. Saravana kumar from Chennai and Dr. Srinath Kumar from Bangalore. The topics ranged from pre hospital care and disaster management to the care of patients with head injury, chest injury, abdominal injury and various fractures. The role of triage in selecting the patients needing urgent medical care in case of natural calamities and accidents was discussed. The recent advances in trauma surgery were discussed. Earlier the patients with multiple fractures and wounds required a number of surgeries but now with the advances in medicine and technology it is possible to treat such patients with a single surgery. Prof. K.R. Thiyagarajan stressed upon the need of expert care in the management of fractures by showing examples of how simple fractures that could have been easily treated in a few weeks’ time by an Orthopaedician, were turned into disabling and life threatening complications by native bone setters. Prof. Ananthakrishnan suggested that 3 simple measures – avoiding cooking at ground level, lighting kerosene stoves while the fire was on and sleeping with lighted lamps in the room at night, would drastically bring down the number of domestic fire accidents in the country. Prof. Robinson Smile emphasized on the need to implement compulsory helmet rule to prevent fatal head injuries in two wheeler accidents. The need to educate the public about road safety and basic first aid measures in an accident scenario was stressed upon.

INSPIRE – Quarterly newsletter on Pulmonary Medicine

The Department of Pulmonary Medicine, as an academic initiative, has come up with a quarterly newsletter on Pulmonary Medicine, ‘INSPIRE’. The first issue was released by our Vice-Chancellor on 24th March 2015, on commemoration with the ‘World TB Day’. The newsletter will be a mirror of academic and clinical activities of the department and various advances taking place in Pulmonary Medicine. The newsletter is intended to be circulated among various departments in our institution and also to other medical institutes around Pondicherry.

A training course on “Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics”

A training course on “Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics” was conducted by Dean, Research & PG Sudies from 19.11.2014 to 18.02.2015 in all Wednesdays afternoon to the 1st year PGs, Ph.D Research scholars of MGMCRI. The course was inaugurated by the Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean R&PGS on 19.11.2014. Course coordinator was Dr.G.Ezhumalai, O/o Dean R&PGS. The training sessions were dealt by Prof. Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan (General Surgery), Prof.Dr,K.A.Narayan, (Community Medicine), Prof.Dr.Seetharaman (Community Medicine), Prof. Dr.ParthaNandhi (Community Medicine), Prof. Dr.Ramesh (BioChemistry), Dr.G.Ezhumalai, Sr.Statistician & Research Consultant, Asst. Prof. Mr.Lokesh Maran A (Community Medicine). 55

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Spirometry technician training workshop

The Department of Pulmonary Medicine, MGMCRI has been approved by the Indian Chest Society as one of the centers for conducting Spirometry technician training workshop. The first training workshop was successfully completed in March 2014. The second ‘Spirometry technician training workshop’ was conducted on 19.02.2015 and 20.02.2015. Spirometry technicians form Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu attended the workshop. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & HOD, Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Dr.Keshavan.V, Asst Professor and Dr.Vimal Raj.R, Asst Professor coordinated the workshop.

Lectures were delivered by experts in the field of oncology and aiming to spread the awareness amongst doctors of tomorrow about the need for the correct approach and the need to catch it early. The awareness about such a common illness still seems lacking among the general population at large. This intellectual transfer of experience and expertise from the doyens of surgery to the novice will in turn benefit the population and make our fight against cancer – Stronger.

The Live operative workshop focused not only on learning the correct surgical techniques but also on the novel Minimally Invasive Techniques to cure common surgical ailments. While focusing on the new, we can’t let go of the “Gold Standard” and time tested techniques of open surgery too. The workshop also aimed to project the blend of science and technology and open surgery in Breast Cancer. MIDASICON 2015 – Department of During the two day fest on the 7th of March, there General Surgery was only a single feeling in the airs of MGMCRI… Finding a cure is our goal, spreading awareness Time to thrive… Cancer must Die!!! plays a role!!! We have a situation in our hands! An issue that needs to get solved. A common illness that searches for a cure cancer. MIDASICON 2015, organized by Association of Surgeons of India, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry chapter is a conglomerate of Surgeons from far and near, stalwarts and novices in an attempt to join hands in our attempt to fight the Deadly Disease.

6th State Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, Puducherry chapter

MGMC&RI. The session was well coordinated and organised by Dr.Kartik J. SalweAsso. Professor, Dr.Padmavathi, Asst. Professor,Dr. Johan Pandian, The Department of Pharmacology organized the Asst. Professor. The function ended with the vote 6th state conference of the Indian Pharmacological of thanks by the organizing secretary Dr.Sudarcodi Society, Puducherry chapter on the 12th of R. , Asst. professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, February 2015. Delegates from all the medical MGMC&RI colleges attended the conference. The conference started with the inaugural function. Prof & HOD Dr.Manimekalai K. Organizing Chairman & President, IPS - Puducherry chapter delivered the Orienting Surgeons to treat Sleep welcome address. Prof. Krishnan, the dean gave Apnoea the inaugural address, and the inaugural function A live surgery workshop was hosted by the ENT was concluded with a vote of thanks given by Prof. and Head and Neck Surgery Department of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Kingshuk Lahon . Institute (MGMCRI) sought to raise awareness A guest lecture on the topic “Physicians and and skill of surgeons on OSA procedures. Four Pharmacologist” - The Two To Tango was given patients, including a woman in the 45 to 50 age by Prof. Mohammed Hanifah, Dept. of Medicine, group, who were reported to have snoring issues, MGMC&RI which was chaired by Prof. Raveendran, were operated upon to correct their OSA condition. Dept. of Pharmacology JIPMER. Postgraduates The procedures were led by Dr. R. Vidyasagar, of various colleges presented around 13 scientific Associate Professor, NRI Medical College and papers in the free oral session. Dr.Saranya R., General Hospital, Vijayawada.ENT specialists Dr.Barathane D., Dr. Sumina S., Dr. Jervin Mano point out that while not all snoring is problematic, M., Post Graduates of Pharmacology department episodes of frequent loud snoring could be a sign of participated in the oral presentation. Prof.Lorudh sleep apnoea. OSA is a potentially serious disorder Jafrin, Dept of Pharmacology, IGMCRI and Prof, where air intake is briefly suspended, and if left HOD Dr.Meher Ali, Dept. of Pharmacology, unattended for a long time, could lead to serious Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Puducherry compli cations such as high blood pressure, heart were the judges for the free paper session.The disease and stroke. This workshop was attended by prize winners of the free paper session were about 80 delegates, including ENT surgeons from Abiallon Paul, Neel Shah, Magesh from JIPMER. Puducherry and Cuddalore and residents doctors Inaugural function proceedings was headed by of various medical colleges. Prof. G. Somasundaram Dept. of Pharmacology,

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ACLS & PALS Provider and Instructor Courses as an independent training centre, and issue AHA Medical Simulation Centre Course completion cards to successful students. The Simulation Centre is only the 7th medical college During the second quarter of the year 2014. the in India to achieve this status. Prof.M.Ravishankar, Medical Simulation Centre conducted four AHA Director of Medical Simulation Centre and Head accredited BLS courses and two ACLS courses of the Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, is ITC Coordinator. 5 BLS Provider courses and 3 ACLS Provider courses were conducted. 70 achieved BLS certification and 29 achieved. Among those who underwent BLS training and certification were the new batch of CRRIs who joined internship in July 2014. Mandatory BLS certification is required for all CRRIs, and ACLS certification for all First Year Postgraduates. Two CPR awareness and training programmes were organized at Amalorpavam HSS, Vanarapet, Puducherry, on the 09th & 23rd August 2014 (Saturday). About 600 school students participated in the programme and learnt the basics of CPR using “hands-on” practical training. A team of doctors, postgraduate students and nurses deputed by Prof. M.Ravishankar offered the training at the school premises using manikins and AEDs. Regular CPR training was conducted for staff nurses. 6 during the past three month period. 56 candidates received AHA BLS certification and 17 achieved ACLS certification. A formal application to the American Heart Association was made by the Medical Simulation Centre to achieve an independent International Training Centre (ITC) status. The application is in processing phase and since our center has met all eligibility criteria, we would soon become the first ITC of the AHA in Pondicherry state.Semester III MBBS students were initiated in OSCE skills training. They were taught essential examination skills, communication skills, clinical procedures such as intravenous cannulation, lumbar puncture, nasogastric intubation, urinary catheterization etc. Regular simulation training senior nurses also underwent AHA certified BLS classes in ophthalmology, ENT and Paediatrics training. Those with instructor potential would be were also organized for Semester VI / VIII MBBS identified to become AHA certified BLS instructors students.In-service training for staff nurses on “Basic to offer CPR training to other nurses and also ECG” was organized. A “hands-on” IV cannulation to serve as instructors for CPR training in the workshop was organized by BD Systems for the community. Basic ECG training was offered to all benefit of fresh nurses, at the Simulation Centre. nurses-in-charge at the medical simulation centre. Regular CPR training classes were also conducted. Both lecture and rhythm identification training was done followed by an ECG test.12 staff members of During the third quarter of the year 2014 a senior citizen community called Serene Pelican, Medical Simulation Centre signed an agreement near MGMCRI were offered CPR and first aid on 17th September 2014, with the American Heart training at the Medical Simulation Centre. Patient Association (AHA) to become an AHA accredited doctor communication skills were taught to International Training Centre (ITC). The centre Semester III students posted in general medicine. is now authorized by the AHA to conduct BLS, Students participated in role plays as part of learning 58

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth activity. Semester IV students were trained in the use of various routes of drug administration using simulators. Direct ophthalmoscopy and ear examination simulation training was conducted for Semester V MBBS students. Semester IX students were trained in CPR, basics of airway management, lumbar puncture and defibrillation. The last quarter of the year 2014 saw the first AHA certified course being held on the 28th October after the Medical Simulation Centre became an authorized International Training Centre. In total, eight BLS Provider courses were held and 149 participants achieved BLS certification. Among those who achieved BLS certification were 97 CRRIs from Sri Satya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Nellikuppam, Kanchipuram District. Three ACLS Provider courses were conducted and 28 participants achieved ACLS certification. The first AHA Instructor course at the Medical Simulation Centre to train new instructors was held on 6th December. 12 new BLS instructors and 10 ACLS instructors underwent the course. A total number of 21 AHA certified instructors are now aligned with the Medical Simulation Centre. In November 2014, B.Sc., Nursing students of year II, III & IV underwent simulation based training. Year II students were taught basic suturing and suture removal techniques, intravenous cannulation, nasogastric tube placement and bowel wash procedure. Year III students were taught CPR, endotracheal tube suctioning, cardiac monitoring and ENT assessment. Simulation based mechanism of normal labour and delivery was taught to year IV students. 21 nursing staffs were given training on basic ECG interpretation. First year MBBS students were initiated into simulation based training. All 250 students were given orientation training in CPR. They also attended simulation training in small groups, in which they were taught deltoid intramuscular injection, surface anatomy of radial pulse, median cubital vein and carpal tunnel. In the month of November & December 2014, the

Department of Paediatrics organized training using simulation based case scenarios to teach paediatric emergencies for Year I, II & III postgraduates. They were also taught neonatal resuscitation. Thirty two, III Semester students participated in Patient doctor communication skills teaching in two sessions on 12th November and 10th December, to improve their bedside history taking skills. The highlight during November was the inauguration of the American Heart Association (AHA) authorized International Training Centre (ITC) at the Medical Simulation Centre on 25.11.2014. The Honourable Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Prof. K R Sethuraman presided over the function as the Chief Guest. Prof. M Ravishankar, Director-Medical Simulation Centre & HOD Anaesthesiology, Prof. N Ananthakrishnan, Dean (Research & PG Studies), Prof. S Krishnan, Dean (Administration) were present on the occasion. The Medical Simulation Centre is only the 7th medical college in India to become an ITC of the AHA. By becoming an ITC, the Medical Simulation Centre can not only conduct BLS, ACLS & PALS Provider Training but also train new AHA certified Instructors. The first AHA PALS Provider course at Medical Simulation Centre was held on the 30th and 31st of January 2015. Ten doctors participated and achieved AHA PALS Provider certification. All exam-going postgraduate residents of Paediatric department participated in the course. Prof. Gunasekaran D, HOD of Dept. of Paediatrics was the lead instructor for the course and was assisted by Dr. Soma Venkatesh, Assistant Professor, Dept., of Pediatrics. Prof. Shuba S, Prof. of Paediatrics from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai was the Course Director. A second PALS provider course was held on the 19th and 20th of February. All first year Paediatric Dept. postgraduate residents participated in it and achieved PALS certification. Paediatric PGs also

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth participated in training using simulation based clinical scenarios on paediatric emergencies during January 2015.

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Regular AHA certified BLS & ACLS courses were held – 9 BLS provider courses in which 128 participants achieved BLS certification. Three ACLS courses were held and 22 participants achieved ACLS certification. On 21st March 2015, a BLS course was organized as part of the CME on Trauma held at MGMCRI. 13 doctors – including dentists and doctors from NLC, Neyveli participated in the training. Formal CPR training and certification of nursing staff was started in January 2015. Over 6

as many departments refer their patients for Yoga the ancient wisdom with evidence based approach of modern medicine. The course is conducted by therapy on a regular basis. experienced faculties who have Yoga and modern YOGA THERAPY: medical training as well as a wealth of therapeutic CYTER is conducting a scientifically sound Yoga and research experience with more than 200 therapy programme through its Yoga Therapy publications to their credit. This two semester (480 OPD in I Block from 9 am to 1 pm, Monday- hr) part time course aims to produce qualified Yoga Saturday. Consultations are offered by Dr. Ananda therapists competent to impart a scientifically sound Balayogi Bhavanani, Deputy Director CYTER Yoga therapy programme for patients of different and Mrs Meena Ramanathan, Coordinator and conditions. The syllabus includes topics dealing Yoga Therapist. Qualified Yoga instructors are with teachings drawn from ancient texts combined imparting the schedules daily from 9 am to 1.30 with modern medical advancements thus exposing pm. Individualised and group Yoga therapy sessions students to various clinical applications of Yoga as are being conducted for various medical conditions a therapy in a medical institution. The first batch of such as diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal and students graduated from our PG Diploma in Yoga psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback from Therapy (PGDYT) in March 2015 and we are very proud that are the first set of Yoga Therapists participants. graduating from a modern medical university. The Year Male Female TG Total Grand total second batch of students is currently pursuing the 2010 31 28 - 59 12607 second semester with great interest. We are planning 2011 440 750 27 1217 to convert the course into a two year Master of 2012 210 542 10 763 Science in Yoga Therapy (MSc YT) from the 2013 553 817 2 1372 upcoming academics session (Aug 2015). 2014 2047 2276 122 4445 2015 (Jan-June) 1527 3216 8 4751

training sessions a total of 54 nurses were trained. CPR training and training in recognition of life threatening arrhythmias was offered to all staff of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.Training in communication skills for effective patient-doctor relationship was conducted for Semester III MBBS students posted in the department of medicine. The Medical Simulation Centre, conducted a training programme on Basic Life Support (BLS) and First-Aid to Tamil Nadu Police Personnel, Cuddalore District on 12th February 2015 (Thursday) from 9.00 A.M to 1.00 P.M. Two hundred Police personnel (including women constables, sub-inspectors & inspectors) participated and benefitted from this training programme. The AHA Certified Instructors Dr. Anand Monickam, Medical Officer-in-charge, Medical Simulation Centre, Dr. N.Mugunthan, Associate Professor of Anatomy, MGMCRI, and Mr.Kingsle Kishore Coumar, Quality Educator, MGMCRI, led the training programme. Mrs. Sudharsana, Public Relations Officer, MGMCRI and Mr. Sudhakar, Marketing Co-Ordinator, MGMCRI, were also present during this training programme. In this training programme, the police personnel were taught single and two rescuer adult BLS, child and infant BLS, use of AED, management of trauma & accident and transport of accident & burn victims, medical emergencies such as MI, Stroke, Epilepsy and management of poisoning including snake bite and dog bite. Feedback received from the trained personnel include a) They have learned 60

this programme, b) They are sure about themselves that they can resuscitate someone in a medical or trauma related emergency c) Essential programme for their profession d) Programme conducted is very much practical and beneficial to everyone.

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THE INNOVATIVE ASPECTS OF CYTER

Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques like Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. Thanks to the foresight of Chairman and management of SBVU and MGMCRI, CYTER was started on 1 November 2010 and is currently functioning in 1st floor, I block, adjacent to the main Hospital block, MGMCRI since December 2013. At CYTER we have an integrated set up where we are educating future Yoga therapists while simultaneously helping patients recover from illnesses and at the same time developing an understanding through scientific research. Whereas Yoga is usually found in departments of Physical Education & Sports in most universities, we at CYTER have it in a medical institution thus enhancing the learning curve of our trainees. This also enables us to offer integrative and holistic therapeutic benefits for all patients in our hospital

Outreach Programmes, Events And

Yoga therapy and lifestyle consultations are offered Honours: • Our Deputy Director, Dr. Ananda Balayogi daily as part of Basic, Superior, Complete Cardiac and Deluxe Health Check packages of Master Bhavanani, was invited to present workshops, Heath Check-up in the Corporate Services Wing seminars and talks at various venues in of the hospital since October 2013. Australia and New Zealand from 24th March to 14th April 2014. He presented Yoga Education: highly successful programmes organized Holistic health, integrative treatment and mind– by the Gitananda Yoga Association of body medicine are now buzz words. Integrating Australia at IYTA-Wellington, Lotus Yoga Yoga with modern medicine will enable us to Centre-Paraparaumu in New Zealand and produce holistic physicians for health delivery of Anand Yoga Academy at Adelaide. He tomorrow as integrative medicine becomes popular. also conducted intensive 3-day retreats at Tatum Park, New Zealand and Integral Our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) is Yoga Academy of Australasia at Adelaide. one of the innovative courses in the country as it is He presented a special 2-day workshop for offered through a medical institution and combines the International Yoga Teachers Association at Sydney, Australia and visited Sivanna Integrative Health Centre, Sydney to discuss further collaboration in Yoga therapy. • Dr. Ananda was invited to attend Board of Studies meeting of GS College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis on 14-1`5 June 2014, at Kaivalyadhama in Lonavla. He has been nominated as the chairperson for the subject, “Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body in the Context of Yoga.” This appointment is prestigious as Kaivalyadhama is one of the oldest and premier Yoga institutions of India. • Dr. Ananda attended the Governing Body Meeting of the South Zone Cultural Centre at Chennai that was presided by the Governor of Tamil Nadu who is also Chairman of the SZCC in June 2014. Dr. Ananda was nominated by Pondicherry Govt Department 61

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth of Art and Culture to the Governing Body of the South Zone Cultural Centre, Tanjavur under Ministry of Culture, Govt of India in 2013. He has also served as member in the Expert committee of SZCC to select “Young Talented Artistes awardees for 2013-14. • Dr. Ananda was invited to be Resource Person for the One Day National Seminar on “Dimensions of Yoga and its dynamics”

only one for Yoga is at MDNIY while one for Ayurveda is in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It is a historic achievement for the country to have two WHO Collaborating Centers of Traditional Medicine and MDNIY is privileged to be the only WHO Collaborating Centre in the world to engage in achieving Yoga specific outcomes. • An interactive session was conducted by

organized jointly by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and MoP Vaishnav College, Chennai on July 4th. Dr. Ananda was invited to be a peer reviewer for BioPsychoSocial Medicine, an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that is the official journal of the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine. Dr Meena conducted an interactive session as a CNE for nurses, staff and faculty of Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH&PGI) Pondicherry on August 3rd 2014. Yoga Awareness programme was conducted by Smt Meena Ramanathan for Senior Citizens on 7 August at the Serene Pelican Belfort Township. CYTER inaugurated a special Silver Citizens Yoga and Health Programme for Senior Citizens of the Serene Pelican Belfort Township on 21st August and more than 25 senior citizens attended the sessions at CYTER. Dr Ananda was nominated to the Consultative Committee of the WHO COLLABORATING CENTRE IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE (YOGA) at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi. He attended the 1st Consultative Meeting at MDNIY on 22nd and 23rd September 2014. WHO identifies institutions from member countries to work in specific areas of health and designates them as WHO Collaborating Centers. Across the globe there are 23 WHO Collaborating Centers for Traditional Medicine, but the

Meena Ramanathan as a CPE on 26 October for in service pharmacists, staff and faculty of Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH&PGI) Pondicherry. The 4th CYTER Foundation Day was celebrated on 1 November in a gala manner. Prof N Ananthakrishnan, Prof S Krishnan, Prof VR Srinivasan, Dr Nirmal Courmar, Dr Ravichandran felicitated the occasion. Mrs Asha and Mr Balamukundan represented the administration and Nursing Superintendent graced the occasion. A yoga demonstration was done by students of the PGDYT course and the Senior citizens from Serene Pelican Township. Participants, students and faculty gave their positive feedback on the past 4 years of the activities at CYTER since its inception in 2010. CYTER conducted a special Programme for people of the third gender from SCHOD Society, Cuddalore from 3rd to 7th November 2014. CYTER Team took part in Pondicherry Yogasana Association’s 29th Yoga Sport Championship held on 15-16 November 2014. More than 1200 participants were given awareness about CYTER. Dr Meena conducted a CME on 23 November 2014 for Nurses, Educators, Social Workers, Sisters and Nuns, staff and faculty of the congregation of St.Cluny as part of The South East Province Health Commission Meet for the South Zone. A CME on “SLEEP, CONSCIOUSNESS AND MEDITATION:

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NEURO-PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES” was held at MGMC&RI, Pondicherry on 27 November 2014. This event was organized by Department of Physiology and Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), MGMC&RI, Pondicherry. More than 300 medical and paramedical professionals and students as well as Yoga practitioners and enthusiasts took part in the day-long event that updated knowledge of participants in fields of sleep, consciousness and meditation and introduced them to the practices leading to meditation. • Dr Meena gave a special motivational/ interactive session on “Positive SelfEmpowerment for the Youth” for the students, faculty and staff members of Avvaiyar College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Pondicherry on 18 December. • The CYTER team presented a special Workshop on Yoga Therapy and Yoga awareness programme was conducted at 21st

INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL organized by the Department of Tourism,

Government of Pondicherry from 4 to 7 January 2015. • Prof Madanmohan, Dr Ananda and Dr. Meena were invited resource persons for the CME on “Therapeutic Potential of Yoga” organized by Department of Physiology, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Ariyur, Pondicherry. The event on 20th January was attended by more than 200 participants and presentations by CYTER team were well appreciated by all. • Dr Ananda was invited to be a Resource Person for the online MEDITATION SUMMIT organised by Ananda Sanga Educational Institute of South Africa. A worldwide audience listened to eminent Meditation experts from around the World from 23 to 29 January 2015. • Dr Ananda was an invited speaker for NATIONAL YOGA WEEK-2015 held at

MDNIY, New Delhi from 12-18 February, 2015. • Dr. Meena successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Yoga (PhD) from the Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University and received her degree from the hands of the Governor of Tamil Nadu at the convocation held at Rajbhavan in Chennai on 18th February 2015. • A three month biweekly Yoga training

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth • Dr Meena conducted an interactive CME on Yoga at the St Joseph’s Hospital (Cluny), Pondicherry that was well attended by senior doctors of Pondicherry. CYTER staff and students gave an excellent demonstration. • Dr Ananda was nominated to the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy in Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. This is very prestigious as this is the council that oversees research and propagation of yoga at the national level. His tenure will last three years from 2015-2018.

YOGA RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS programme was conducted at CYTER for 2nd year BSc nursing students of KGNC. 50 of the 2nd year BSc nursing students of KGNC (1st Batch) underwent intensive training program. The valedictory of the Yoga training programme for the 1st batch was held on 4th March at CYTER. Prof KR Sethuraman, VC, SBVU gave away the certificates for the 50 students in the presence of Dr Madanmohan (Director CYTER) and Dr Renuka (Principal KGNC). The second batch of 50 students started their training on 9th March. • Dr Meena was invited to be a panelist for the Woman’s Day celebrations event organized by Pondicherry Tourism and The Hindu at Hotel Surguru. She was felicitated for her significant contribution to welfare of women in Pondicherry and presented her views on the empowerment of women through Yoga. • Dr Ananda attended the Board Meeting of the Council for Yoga Accreditation International of which he is a member of the Board of Directors. The meeting was held at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavla, India on 14-15 March 2015. • Dr Ananda was invited to be on the AYUSH Ministry Committee of Yoga Experts for International Day of Yoga celebrations 2015. He attended the meetings in New Delhi in April and May 2015 chaired by Dr HR Nagendra, Chancellor SVYSA University and attended by eminent yoga experts as well as secretaries and officers from departments of AYUSH, MEA, HRD and Culture. • Dr Ananda participated in the Executive Council meeting of the Indian Yoga Association at MDNIY, New Delhi where many important decisions were taken regard celebration of the International Day of Yoga and the accreditation and registration of Yoga practitioners in India. The meeting was attended by heads of premier Yoga institutions. 64

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faculty members, senior citizens, special children and transgender participants and published 38 papers and 12 abstracts on the short and long term, health enhancing benefits of such training and therapeutic programmes. We are currently studying the immediate effects of different yoga techniques such as asanas, pranayamas and relaxation in different groups of patients and normal volunteers. The CYTER presence on the net has been receiving many favourable reviews and more than two dozen educational videos made by the CYTER team are available on www.youtube.com/user/CYTER2010. The CYTER FACEBOOK page at www. facebook.com/cyter.mgmcri has more than 1000 likes and is very interactive with many articles and Yoga tidbits and regular updates.

PUBLICATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR (2014-15): Souvenir of the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurological correlates.” Department of Physiology & CYTER, MGMCRI. 27.11.2014.

PUBLISHED PAPERS (17) :

1. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Madanmohan. Immediate effect of alternate nostril breathing

on cardiovascular parameters and reaction time. Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal 2014; 4; (Sp Issue): 297-302. 2. Bhavanani AB. Yoga. Clinical Roundup: Selected Treatment Options for Depression. Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2014; 20: 54-55. 3. Meena Ramanathan, Bhavanani AB. Immediate effect of chandra and suryanadi pranayamas on cardiovascular parameters and reaction time in a geriatric population. International Journal of Physiology 2014; 2 (1): 59-63. 4. Rajajeyakumar M, Amudharaj D, Bandi harikrishna, Madanmohan T, Jeyasettiseloune, Bhavanani AB. Immediate effect of different pranayam on short term heart rate variability in health care students. A preliminary study. International Journal of Physiology 2014; 2 (1): 39-43. 5. Bhavanani AB. Yoga: A novel integrative therapy. NisarVarta 2014; 6 (5): 13-15. 6. Dinesh T, Gaur GS, Sharma VK, Bhavanani AB, Rajajeyakumar M, Sunder AS. Effect of slow and fast pranayama training on handgrip strength and endurance in healthy volunteers. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2014; 8 (5): BC01-03. 7. Bhavanani AB, Meena Ramanathan, Madanmohan. Yoga and mind body therapies in health and disease: a brief review. Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41. 8. Bhavanani AB. Yogic perspectives on mental health. Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 47-52. 9. Bhavanani AB. The yoga of interpersonal relationships. Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 53-60. 10. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Balaji R, Pushpa D. Comparative immediate effect of different yoga asanas on heart rate and blood pressure in healthy young volunteers. International Journal of Yoga 2014; 7: 89-95. 11. Bhavanani AB. Diverse dimensions of Yoga. Yoga Mimamsa. 2014; 46:3-8. 12. Lee Majewski, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. A novel rejuvenation program for cancer patients at Kaivalyadhama, India. Yoga Mimamsa 2014; 46:20-24. 13. Bhavanani AB and Meena Ramanathan. Meditation the Inner Yoga. Souvenir of the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurological correlates.” Department of Physiology & CYTER, Puducherry. 27.11.2014. pg 30-35 14. Dinesh T, Gaur G S, Sharma V K, Madanmohan T, Harichandra Kumar K T, Bhavanani A B. Comparative effect of 12 weeks of slow and fast pranayama training on pulmonary function in young, healthy volunteers: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Yoga 2015; 8: 22-26.

15. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Role of yoga in health and disease. Journal of Symptoms and Signs 2014; 3(5): 399-406. 16. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Role of yoga in non-communicable diseases: A brief review. Souvenir of the National Yoga Week 2015. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2015. Pg 53-60. 17. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Trakroo M. Single session of integrated ‘silver yoga’ program improves cardiovascular parameters in senior citizens.. J Intercult Ethnopharmacol 2015; 4(2): 134-37.

Importance Of Cyter:

The Govt of India, Ministry of Health & FW is currently promoting indigenous systems of health in a strong manner through AYUSH. The limitations of modern medicine in managing stress induced psychosomatic, chronic illnesses are the strength of Yoga and hence a holistic integration of both systems enables best quality of patient care. CYTER can be projected a nodal centre to train medical educators and administrators for setting up such integrative health centers in our country as we have the necessary infrastructure and man power. We can proudly state that it is only in the supportive and innovative milieu of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth that the holistic art and science of Yoga, our cultural heritage, has been able to reach both the classes and the masses of our society optimally, effectively and holistically.

Centre For Music Therapy Education And Research (CMTER) CMTER has been engaged actively in music therapy clinical practice, training and research activities during the second quarter of 2014.. Dr. SumathySundar, Head CMTER is a reviewer for the International Journals “Music and Medicine “and “Music Therapy Today” in the year 2014. She served on the scientific committee of the 3rd International Conference on Music and Medicine held in Toronto in June 2014. She was elected as a member of Board of Directors of the International Association of Music and Medicine for the period 2014 -2019 Publications: Book Chapter: Sundar, S. (2014) (in Press) (Ed) Goodman. Music Therapy Education in India: Developmental Perspectives in International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training: Adapting to a changing world. Charles C Thomas Ltd. Illinois. US.

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mind-body medicine and psychosomatic medicine, traditional healing practices; music psychology, autistic spectrum disorder, communicative musicality, and so on, in the context of music therapy.

Krishna and chaired the session on music therapy. She presented an invited talk on Music Therapy as an evidence based practice. Interns from CMTER Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Ramaesh and Miss Priyanka B Dixit performed a music session during the summit in Hyderabad along with Dr. Sumathy Sundar. Dr. SumathySundar delivered a spotlight speech on “Traditions and Cultural Diversity in Music Therapy” at the World Congress of Music Therapy, organized at Austria from 07.07.2014 to 12.07.2014. Dr. SumathySundar participated as a panelist in the session titled “Music Therapy Training from West to East”, at the World Congress of Music Therapy, organized at Austria from 07.07.2014 to 12.07.2014. Dr. SumathySundar delivered a lecture titled “Cultural Context in Music Therapy Education World Wide” (Round Table Speech) at the World Congress of Music Therapy, organized at Austria from 07.07.2014 to 12.07.2014. Dr. SumathySundar has been elected as the Chair for Commission on Education and Training of the World Federation of Music Therapy

Award

Dr. Sundar is the recipient of the Health Care Excellence Award in Music Therapy from the joint organizers Indian medical association and

Indus Foundation in Hyderabad for outstanding individual contribution in the field of music therapy from the Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister of TelenganaShri T. Rajaiah on 22.06.2014 at Hyderabad. Internship students international participatory activities Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Music Therapy student of Chennai School of Music Therapy and intern from CMTER has been appointed as the Student Assembly delegate from South East Asia to serve the World Federation of Music Therapy for the period 2014 -2017. 66

Dr. SumathySundar received the Music Therapy Advocacy Award from the World Federation of Music Therapy, in July 2014 at Austria. Ms. Priyanka Dixit, the internship trainee received the most popular student award from Chennai School of Music Therapy from the University of Applied Sciences, Kres, Austria in July 2014 at Austria.

Expansion and New Faculty Appointments at CMTER Two internship trainees from Chennai School of Music Therapy on their successfully completing the internship training at CMTER and PGDMT program from Chennai School of Music Therapy have been appointed as faculties at CMTER with effect from 01 08 2014. Miss Priyanka Dixit, MA (Indian Music), PGDMT has been appointed as lecturer and Mrs.Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, MBA., PGDMT as tutor. They join the core faculty at CMTER to teach the students enrolled for Post Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy Program in the first and second semester modules of the program. Dr. K. Ramya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology has been appointed as an adjunct faculty with effect from 01.09.2014. Professional Training from CMTER CMTER has been a pioneer in introducing a medical music therapy course in India. The first batch of Post Graduate Diploma Program have completed the first semester in August and continuing with the second semester. The second batch of PGDMT program started on 17.09.2014. Uniqueness of the training program: This is the only university-based professional music therapy training program offered from a medical college in India. Innovative and interdisciplinary course curriculum: The course content includes chronobiology, time theory of ragas; neonatology, gerontology; abnormal psychology;

Unique methods of learning: The students learn to work with different methods such as providing active and passive musical experiences ranging from vocal improvisations, improvisations using melodic and rhythmic musical instruments, song-writing, relaxation techniques and providing participatory experiences by playing diverse musical instruments and drumming. They also learn different techniques within these broad methods and not merely the listening experience techniques.The students learn to provide customized therapeutic experiences to the clients. They also learn the difference between subjective healing practices and the objective scientific clinical music therapy practices which are observable and measurable. Student learning outcome: Becoming skilled music therapists is the primary learning outcome. The students begin their entry-level clinical practice by honing their clinical and music therapy skills and enhancing their personality in physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. The students become reflective, and become sensitive to the aesthetic and therapeutic qualities of music. In addition, they develop a commitment to the subject of music and its therapeutic use. Innovative teaching approach: The course provides a structured and interactive learning environment through didactic and active experiential approaches through a multimedia platform, classroom role playing, interactions with patients, and analysis of actual clinical problems. Multidisciplinary teaching: The teaching faculty include professionals drawn from various clinical and para-clinical specialities such as music therapy, musicology, psychology, psychiatry, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry etc. Hands-on experience: The students gain hands-on clinical experience during internship/ practicum opportunities throughout the course. They interact with patients of all ages and also work in diverse clinical settings such as General Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Cardiology etc. In addition, they work with patients in surgical and antenatal wards, transgender individuals and neonates. State-of-the-art research opportunities: The students have an opportunity to participate in research involving diverse clinical populations and collaborate with the Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) of SBV.

Special Events A very novel event was organized at the Department of Pediatrics OPD on 17.09.2014 for infants undergoing immunizations by injections. To minimize pain perception during vaccination which could subsequently also can help to reduce distress and prevent needle fears and immunization avoidance behaviors, music therapy services were provided as a source of distraction and active focus of attention to positively affect the distress levels and pain perception of the children during immunization injection procedures and the responses recorded from the care takers, doctors administering the immunization procedures were positive that the live singing and playing instruments music therapy interventions reduced pain perception and distress levels during injection immunization procedures. Nearly 50 infants receiving immunization injections participated in the event on this day. Priyanka Dixit, Lecturer and Bhuvaneswari Ramesh Tutor administered live singing interventions and Stephen Sathiamoorthy, the internship trainee played key board to the infants and made the event very successful. On 18.09.2014, a therapeutic chanting and singing bhajans program was organized in the antenatal OPD for pregnant women. All the pregnant women present in the OPD eagerly participated actively in this program. Priyanka Dixit, Lecturer and Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Tutor conducted the music therapy program in the antenatal OPD and all pregnant women reported alleviation of anxiety and absolute relaxation after the program.

Ongoing research projects

Effect of music therapy on pediatric pain and distress during immunizations: Principal investigator: Dr. SumathySundar, Head, CMTER, Co-investigators: Dr. Soma Venkatesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Prarthana Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Priyanka Dixit, Lecturer, CMTER and Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Tutor, CMTER. Status: Data collection in progress A study on the effect of music on labour pain and cervix dilation during the first stage of labour: Student investigator: Jayapreetha R. Guide: Dr. Sumathy Sundar, CMTER, Co-guide: Dr. SunithaSamal, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Status: Data collection in progress Effect of music therapy during venepuncture in neonates (Postgraduate MD dissertation): Student investigator: Dr. Haarika V, Guide: Dr. Soundararajan P, Professor, Department of 67

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Pediatrics, Co-guide: Dr. SumathySundar, Head, CMTER. Status: Data collection in progress Fetal programming in utero with music therapy: Investigators: Dr. SumathySundar, CMTER, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, CIDRF, Dr. Kalaivani, Department of Microbiology, and other faculty of CIDRF and CMTER. Status: Inclusion criteria defined and patient population identified Does Indian classical raga reduce perioperative anxiety? A randomized controlled study: Principal investigator: Dr. Hemanth Kumar VR, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Co-investigators: Dr. Ravishankar M, Professor and Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Dr. SumathySundar, Director, CMTER, Dr. Srinivasan AR, Professor, Department of Biochemistry.Status: Proposal awaiting approval of institutional ethics committee Does distraction and active focus of attention with music enhance patient’s comfort under regional anaesthesia: A randomized controlled study: Principal investigator: Dr. Hemanth Kumar VR, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Co-investigators: Dr. Ravishankar M, Professor and Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Dr. SumathySundar, Director, CMTER, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, CIDRF, Dr. Srinivasan AR, Prof. Department of Biochemistry,Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry.Status: Proposal awaiting approval of institutional ethics committee

Live Music Performance in the ICU Waiting Area on 05.11.2014

The intensive care unit waiting area is one of the most stressful environments in the hospital for the patients’ caretakers. They face a wide range of stressors ranging from fear of losing their dear ones, anxiety for the prognosis of the disease, the hospital costs that they have to bear and so on. A unique event was conducted on 05.11.2014 by the CMTER staff led by Dr.Sumathy Sundar who 68

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performed live music to the care takers at the ICU waiting area. The live performance was by way of singing devotional songs, favourite songs of the care takers and the instrumental version of the popular movie songs. All the participants were taken by pleasant surprise and very much appreciated the efforts of CMTER to relax the caretakers who were extremely stressful and anxious.

Music Therapy Event for Health and Well-being of the Geriatric adults in the Serene-Pelican Neighbourhood on 12.11.2014

The workshop was organized primarily with the objective of creating awareness on music therapy benefits on geriatric adults. Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Head CMTER gave a talk on the geriatric health issues and how music could help them by empowering them, improving their Qualify of Life, enhancing the moods, uplifting the spirits and promoting a sense of joy. Dr. Sumathy Sundar also addressed the gathering with the benefits of group singing on the health and well-being of the geriatric adults. There were around 50 geriatric adults and the CMTER team comprising of Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Ms. Priyanka Dixit, Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Dr. Sobana Jaiganesh, Mr. Sephen Sathiamoorthy and Mrs. Kala Varadhan actively engaged all the participants in drumming and group singing activities. All the participants sang many devotional songs together with accompanying simple rhythmic musical instruments. The coordinator of the geriatric community thanked CMTER for the innovative efforts which spiritually elevated and energized them.

Visit to Rathna Special School, Life Health Center for Rural Rehabilitation and Development in Alapakkam, Chidambaram District on 13.11.2014

The music therapy event was an attempt to empower the children with disabilities through a music, movement and playing of musical instruments program. A proposal was placed to the coordinator in the school to offer a very safe and non threatening environment through music

to enhance self expression, encourage creativity and self expression. The CMTER team met the other staff and therapists (special educators, occupational therapists and speech therapists) working in the school to explore the possibilities of integrating this program efficiently and regularly in their learning environment with the goal to enhance physical and psycho social growth of the children housed in the school. The school authorities thanked CMTER for the initiative and welcomed CMTER to visit the school regularly for music therapy programs from Jan’ 2015. The SBV university approved this program to be an on-going one from Jan’ 2015, not only as a community project but also as a way to provide opportunities to the music therapy students to learn to work with this population as a part of internship training offered during the PGDMT program from CMTER.

Release of Official Bulletin “The Harmony” from CMTER

The focus of this issue of “The Harmony” was on clearing common myths and misconceptions that clouds the field of music therapy in India. Though music therapy is an established academic discipline and an insurance reimbursable health care profession in Western countries, the field is yet to develop fully in India. CMTER is a pioneering initiative from Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth to promote

music therapy in clinical practice, education and research. The goal of the bulletin was to share information on the activities of the Centre to expand professional music therapy knowledge by reporting empirical studies, clinical cases, patient and photo stories and many other interesting music therapy information to benefit practitioners from diverse clinical specialities. In this issue, the featured article by Dr. Sumathy Sundar Understanding Music Therapy: Clearing Misconceptions clarified all the myths and misconceptions, distinguished between healing and music therapy, discussed the various methods and procedures adopted during the music therapy process and also clearly explained the difference between music medicine approaches and musi therapy approaches. Also, often, the clinicians wonder as to what are the appropriate referral areas for which they could refer to music therapy services and so a chart of referral areas for music therapy services for various clinical specialities was provided in this issue. The clinicians are encouraged to use this chart for recommending music therapy services through CMTER. The focus of the December issue of “The Harmony” was music therapy research at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute which is in tune with the mission of CMTER to foster high quality scientific research that would facilitate evidence-based application of music therapy. This is the thrust area for SBVU, the Health Sciences Deemed-to-be University ( Integrative medicine blending modern medicine with alternative and complementary medicine). The featured article was a study done from Center for Music Therapy Education and Research on the topic “A Study on The Effects of Music Therapy on Patients Posted for Upper Gastro-Intestinal Endoscopy. The study was a collaborative effort of CMTER with the Department of Surgery and Department of Physiology. The article presented on the positive effects of music therapy on patients posted for upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy. The conceptual model of music and health (an international perspective on the influence of music through its emotional states, photo stories, global music therapy events and also interesting music therapy information were presented in this issue.

Community mass singing and sharing music program at Seliamedu Village at Bahour Commune on 06.01.2015

A mass community singing event was organized in the Seliamedu village at Bahour Commune during which the CMTER team shared, learnt and sang together along with the villagers in an attempt to build community, and share culture. The villagers very enthusiastically shared songs which they usually sing during diverse occasions like marriage, grief, praying and working and the CMTER team 69

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Dixit, Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Dr. Sobana Jaiganesh, Mr. Stephen Sathiamoorthy and Mrs. Kala Varadhan in devotional group singing with accompanying simple rhythmic musical instruments. The participants felt that they were all singing with their heart which energized them, spiritually elevating and felt very peaceful. They all loved the music, the rhythm, and the repetitive words which was a divine bliss that elevated their moods.

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07.01.2015 also sang the preferred and favourite songs of the group participants. The CMTER team also celebrated the New Year with all the children and adults in the community and engaged in a street play. Mass Singing and playing simple rhythmic musical instruments made all the participants very happy and uplifted their moods and spirits. CMTER has begun to strategize about the singing ways to help the participants to overcome their difficulties that they face in every- day life and go forward!

Music therapy event on health and well-being for geriatric adults in Serene-Pelican neighbourhood, Pinnachikuppam, Bahour Commune 06.01.2015

The event was organized with the objective of increasing the self confidence, empower, improving well-being and inter personal skills, enhancing the

moods, lifting the spirits and promoting a sense of joy. Dr. Sumathy Sundar addressed the gathering with the benefits of group singing on the health and well-being of geriatric adults. There were around 35 to 40 geriatric adults who attended the program who were actively engaged by the CMTER team comprising of Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Ms. Priyanka 70

This sing- along event was organized by the CMTER team, at SCOHDS, Sahodaran Community Oriented Health Development Society funded by Tamil Nadu State Aids Control Society at Pudupalayam, Cuddalore District. The transgender population gathered at the SCOHDS Center had the opportunities to sing their most favoured and preferred songs in a group along with the CMTER faculty and students team under the guidance of Dr. Sumathy Sundar, increased the social connectedness of the community, reduced personal stress, promoted a sense of self esteem and also developed a sense of oneness within the group. The high energy of the group was felt during the drumming activity which the participants felt made them to focus their mind on the present and forget all their worries when they were musically engaged. All the participants thanked the CMTER team for organizing the program. The event was attended by the Project manager from Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society who also appreciated the efforts of CMTER to organize this program for the transgender community.

Music therapy awareness campaign with the clinicians in MGMC &RI campus on 07.01.2015

In order to create an awareness on the problem areas for which music therapy services could be recommended, the CMTER team under the guidance of Dr. Sumathy Sundar visited the heads of various clinical specialties and explained the music therapy referral procedures and also presented posters indicating the possible referral areas pertaining to each clinical speciality as an illustrative list. The faculty and the residents were addressed of the benefits of music therapy. The CMTER team visited Department of Paediatrics, Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Cardiology and Dermatology to name a few. The team also visited the Dental College and created awareness on the music therapy goal areas and the procedures to refer the patients to CMTER. All the clinicians appreciated this effort and also shared their ideas and thoughts about the scope of music therapy services within their fields of specialization and also research areas in the application of music.

There were some good research questions which emanated during this campaign from the Paediatric and Pulmonary rehabilitation department.

09.01.2015. The aim of the flash mobs also is to create awareness about the therapeutic properties of music experienced through unexpected and sudden participative music performances during the class Rathna Special School of hours. Flash mobs as a music therapy intervention Life Health Center for Rural increase concentration, improve focus and reduce Rehabilitation and Development in levels of personal stress and also improve other Alapakkam, Chidambaram District cognitive functions by stimulating the brain. The 08.01.2015 CMTER team under the guidance of Ms. Priyanka The music therapy event was an attempt to empower Dixit, Lecturer performed flash mobs to the the children with disabilities through a music, students of MBBS, MGMCRI through rhythmic movement and playing of musical instruments improvisations using percussion instruments. program. The focus was to offer a very safe and The team also engaged the students to improvise non threatening environment through music to rhythmically during the flash mobs. enhance self expression, encourage creativity and self expression. All the children participated with great interest in all the activities and some interesting responses for the program from the children who Medical Education Unit could verbalize were “Please come every day”, “Will you all come home with me?” The event motivated 1st Basic Course Workshop in the faculty and students to make this a regular Medical Educational Technologies program to integrate effectively music in their Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education learning environment with a goal to make previously Technologies was conductedby SriRamachandra difficult learning tasks easy and to enhance physical Medical College, Chennai, Regional Centre in and psycho social growth of the children housed Medical Education technology, at Mahatma in the school. The SBV university approved this Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry from 28th program to be an on-going one, weekly once from to 30th April 2014 at conference hall . The aim was CMTER from Jan’ 2015 not only as a community to Sensitize teachers about new concepts in teaching project but also as a way to provide opportunities to and assessment methods, Develop knowledge and the music therapy students to learn to work with this clinical skills required for performing the role of population as a part of internship training offered competent and effective teacher, administrator, during the Post Graduate Diploma program in researcher and mentor, Assist clinicians to acquire competency in communication and behavioral music therapy. skills and Update knowledge using modern Flash Mobs for Students in Sri Balaji information and research methodology tools. The Vidyapeeth Campus on 09.01.2015 Objective was to improve the quality of medical While there is a growing interest in the field of training by training the teachers.The objectives music therapy as a complementary medicine among were translated into practice by the use of Didactic budding medical professionals and students studying short presentation, Workshop, Role play and medicine, there is a lack of clarity as to what are Video demonstration. It was attended by 18 the exact benefits of music in medicine and also faculty from the various department. Dr.Pankaj about the music therapy process. In an innovative B Shah, Professor of Community Medicine from attempt to subject the medical students to a music SRMC ,Chennai was the MCI observer for this therapy intervention flash mobs were conducted program. Dr.SeeteshGhose Professor & Head as a part of the 4th Anniversary celebrations on O&G; Dr.C.P. Ganeshbabu Professor of surgery,

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Dr. ManojKarthik , Dr.R.Kannan, Assoc. Professor ,Surgery ; Dr.SunitaSamal, Dr.P.Pallavee, Assoc. Professor, O&G; Dr.Surendher Kumar R, Asst. Professor, orthopaedics and Dr.Niranjan G, Asst.Professor, Biochemistry were the internal faculty. Besides short and interesting power point presentations, the resource person participated in various group activity. They also clarified the queries raised by the participant. The program ended with post-test, filling of evaluation form, feedback from the participants, MCI observer Dr. Pankaj B Shah. Finally workshop certificates and course material were given away by MCI observer Dr. Pankaj B Shah to the participants and the resource person.

Postgraduate ( MD / MS / MDS ) Dissertations Workshop -2014 The ‘Postgraduate dissertation write up workshop-2014’ was held from 9th to 11th June, 2014, at Library block lecture hall. The program was meant for all the post graduate of SBV which include 68 (MD/MS) from MGMCRI and 24 from IGIDS.The aim of the program was to fine tune the dissertations write up of the final year post graduate. The program was structured in a way to enable the students to differentiate between protocol and dissertation; to familiarize the different contents of the dissertation ; to realize, what goes into the aims, objectives ,subject and methods ,results ,observations ,discussion ,conclusion, abstracts and bibliography; to familiarize the software of statistics ;to manage references using software; to format their own write up; to make them aware about the plagiarism. The objectives were translated into practice by the use of didactic short presentation, group task by the students, presentation by the students, plenary sessions.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth D2 Conference Hal, MGMCRI. The program was meant for 39 interns, passed out in May 2014. Two students were absent. Aim of the program was to familiarize new interns with their tasks in the work places which include wards, OPD, emergency room and community. The objectives of the program was to enable the interns appreciate need for developing good communication skills, both verbal and written, be aware of the psychosocial needs of the patients, appreciate the principles in rational drug therapy, develop and refine the skills of requisitions for diagnostic tests, appropriate techniques for collection and transport of samples for laboratory test, ethical issues involved in patient care, tackle common medico-legal issue, identify their role in a multidisciplinary team, develop a sense of belonging to the institute and stress on their responsibility and accountability towards patient care, how to deal with the medical representatives.

The program was structured with interactive lectures, allotment of group task, role play by students and faculty and discussion of ethical and medicolegal case scenarios. Evaluation of the program was done by using a feedback questionnaire. It was a collaborative effort of dedicated senior faculty from the institute which includes Prof. Rajaram Padagala, Chancellor, Dr. K. R. Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor and Dr. S. Krishnan, Dean Administration. In the workshop following topics were discussed with workshop by respective faculty: Rational considerations before you order diagnostic tests was given by Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Medicine, Guidelines to write a rational prescription was given by Dr. S. Ragupathy, Professor, General Medicine, Issues on Drug Promotion was given by Dr. Seetesh Ghose, Coordinator MEU, Prof. & Head OG, Interpersonal skills in Medical Practice was given by Dr. B Sivaprakash Professor The program was held over a period of 2 ½ days of Psychiatry, Group tasks was conduct by Dr. in five sessions. The topics discussed were how to Partha Nandi, Assoc. Professor, Community get started with the dissertation, writing objectives. Medicine, Written Communication was given by Materials and methods , writing review literature Dr. TirouAroul, Prof.& Head, Surgery, Why errors and references; cleaning data, preparing master occur in the healthcare system and how to prevent chart, analysis, generating tables and figures; writing them was given by Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Professor observations and result; writing discussion; writing of Pediatrics Surgery, Medical Ethics was given by introduction and abstract. Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan , Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Professor of Pediatrics, Legal Dean PG Studies and Research; Dr.SeeteshGhose, aspects in Medical practice was given by Dr. Pramod Professor & Head O&G;Dr.R.Ramesh, Professor Kumar Assoc. Professor of Forensic Medicine & & Head Biochemistry;Dr. D.Gunasekharan Toxicology. ,Professor & Head, Pediatrics;Dr.B.Sivaprakash, Professor, Psychiatry; Dr.Partha Nandi, Associate At the end of the program Prof. RajaramPadagala, Professor, Community Medicine; Dr.R.Jagan Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, addressed and Mohan, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology; Dr appraised the interns about their responsibilities. He G.Ezhumalai and Mr. A.Lokeshmaran from also gave away the participation certificates. Dept. of Statistics were the resource persons for the workshop. 2ndBasic Course Workshop in

Intern’s Orientation Program-July-2014

The Intern’s Orientation Program , July2014 was held on 23.07.2014 and 24.07.2014, at 2nd floor 72

Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry from 26th to 28thAugust 2014 at MEU conference hall in college annex .

in ethical issues in the Dissertation preparation protocol, and to improve the quality of Medical Research by training the PG students.The objectives were translated into practice by the use of Didactic The Aim of the workshop was to Sensitize teachers short presentation,Workshop , Role playa nd Video about new concepts in teaching and assessment demonstration. It was attended by 55 students of methods, Develop knowledge and clinical skills PG courses from various departments. The resource required for performing the role of competent persons for the day were Prof. Ananthakrishnan and effective teacher, administrator, researcher and N. Professor, General Surgery, Dean PG studies, mentor, Assist clinicians to acquire competency in Dr. Sivaprakash B. Professor , Psychiatry , Dr. K. communication and behavioral skills and Update A. Narayan, Professor, Community Medicine, Dr. knowledge using modern information and research Partha Nandi , Associate Professor, Community methodology tools. Medicine, Dr. Seetesh Ghose Professor & Head OB&GY , Dr. Lokesh Maran , Assistant Professor, The Objectives was to improve the quality of Statistics, Dr. Ezhumalai , Statistician, P.G. Studies, medical training by training the teachers. The Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor & HOD, Biochemistry, Dr. method followed was Didactic short presentation, A. R. Srinivasan , Professor, Biochemistry, Dr. Jagan Workshop, Role play and Video demonstration. Mohan R. Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and It was attended by 26faculty from the various Dr. Gunasekaran D. Professor, Paediatrics.Besides departments. short and interesting power point presentations, the resource person participated in various group Work shop on “Preparation of activities. They also clarified the queries raised by Dissertation Protocol” the participant. Work shop on the Preparation of Dissertation Protocol was conducted by Medical Education Unit Intern’s career guidance program , Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and research -31.12.2014 Institute from 09.10.2014.to 11.10.2014 at MEU The Intern’s career guidance program-December Conference Hall in the College Annex. The main 2014 was held on 31st December 2014. The program aim and objectives of the workshop was to sensitize was meant for CRRI’s who had completed their PG students about new concepts in dissertation, internship. The objective of the program was to to develop knowledge on Aims and objectives of sensitize the outgoing interns on the variety of dissertation preparation, to assist PG students in career choices available post-MBBS and guide them the preparation of dissertation, to update knowledge to make a right career choice. Dr. Seetharaman,

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Professor of Community Medicine, MGMCRI welcomed the participants and presented an overview of the career choices. Dr.S.Krishnan, Dean, MGMCRI briefed the participants in academic prospects for the medical graduates and the need to pursue the PG career

of Surgery, Dr. Seetesh Ghose, Prof. & Head OG and Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Professor of Pediatrics Surgery, ‘Legal aspects in Medical practice’ was given by Dr. Pramod Kumar, Assoc. Professor of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, ‘Group tasks’ was conducted by Dr. Satish Kumar, Professor & HOD Forensic Medicine, ‘Concept of ‘P’ drugs’ by Interns’ Orientation Programme Dr. K. A. Narayan, Professor, Community Medicine, -01.01.2015 ‘Rational considerations before you order diagnostic On 01.01.2015 MEU conducted Interns’ tests’ was given by Dr. Manoj Karthik, Assoc. Orientation Programme at College Block, Ground Professor Surgery, ‘Group tasks’ was conducted by Floor Lecture Hall. The total number of 83 interns Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor Medicine, Dr. participated in the orientation programme. The Smile Robinson, Professor, Surgery and Dr. D. programme started with the Registration of interns Kotasthane, Professor & HOD Pathology, ‘Rational followed by TED talk on “Doctor’s Touch” by Dr. approaches of therapeutics’ was given by Dr. Lokesh, Abraham Verghese (video).Further the talk about Professor, General Medicine, ‘Group tasks’ was General Medicine by Dr. Nirmal Coumare (Medical conducted by Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Superintendent), Introduction to Emergency by Dr. Medicine, Dr. Smile Robinson, Professor, Surgery Sivaraman (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Emergency and Dr. K. R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor.At Medicine), Universal Precautions by Dr. Prateesh the end of the programme Dr. K. R. Sethuraman, Ravindran (Associate Professor, Dept. of Neuro Vice - Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and Dr. Surgery), OPD and Ward by Dr. D. Gunasekaran S. Krishnan, Dean, Administration addressed and (Professor & HOD of Paediatrics) and Peripheral appraised the interns about their responsibilities. Health Care by Dr. N. Seetharaman ( Professor & HOD of Community Medicine). This programme Insurance/Claim Department will be followed by another 2 days programme after TNCMCHIS Health camp was organized by the 4 weeks. Minister of Fisheries Mr. Jayabal on 02.08.2014 @ sirkazhi- Vaitheeswaran temple. Orthopedic, Intern’s Orientation Programme Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Surgery, -30.01.2015 and 31.01.2015 OBGY, ENT Departments participated in the The intern’s orientation programme was conducted health camp. More than 2500 patients attended the on 30.01.2015 and 31.01.2015, at 2nd floor D2 camp, out of which 450 patients were screened to Conference Hall. The programme was meant for our hospital for further treatment, In our hospital, 99 interns, passed out in Dec 2014. under TNCMCHIS, more than 30 nephrology cases per month were benefitted through dialysis. In the workshop following topics were discussed Patients suffering from kidney problems were by respective faculty: ‘Why errors occur in the attending Nephrology OPD and benefitted through healthcare system and how to prevent them’ was given dialysis under TNCMCHIS scheme. TNHSP by Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Professor of Pediatrics members visited the Nephrology Department and Surgery, ‘Written Communication’ was given by Dr. appreciated Dr.HemaChandar – Nephrologist for P. Rani, Assoc. Professor Anaesthesiology, ‘Group his service towards the Kidney failure patients. tasks’ was conducted by Dr. Seetesh Ghose, Prof. & Head OBG, ‘Interpersonal skills in Medical During the third quarter of 2014, more than 3000 patients from Tamil Nadu had benefited under CMCHIS Scheme from MGMCRI. Under the scheme MGMCRI had done a rare case from the Interventional Radiology department for a patient named Master. Kalaivanan, aged 17 years, amounting to a tune of Rs.45000/. MGMCRI is newly tied-up with RSBY Scheme for the Weavers and Artisans - Tamil Nadu region where patient can avail 30,000/per family for operation procedures. Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs. 30,000/- for most of the diseases that Practice’ was given by Dr. Abu Backer, Senior require hospitalization. Government has fixed the Resident Psychiatry, ‘Group tasks’ was conducted by package rates in their RSBY Scheme website for Dr. Partha Nandi, , Professor, Community Medicine the hospitals that can claim money for the cited and Dr. B Sivaprakash, Professor of Psychiatry, Interventional Radiological treatment. The policy ‘Medical Ethics’ was given by Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, also includes the OPD treatment with different Professor of Pediatrics Surgery, ‘Group tasks’ was sub-limits as mentioned in the above Package list. conducted by Dr. N. Ananthakrishnan, Professor 74

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Faculty Achievements and Awards Awards

Oration Medallion

Prof.N. Ananthakrishnan, Dept. of General Surgery was awarded the prestigious “Annual

Oration of the Indian Association of Day Surgery” at ‘ADSCON 2014’, the 7th National Conference held in Chennai on 19th& 20thof April, 2014.Dr. N. Ananthakrishnan gave an oration titled, ‘Day Surgery: making it happen in India’.

M.Ch Gold Medallist

Dr. Vasudevan. T who recently joined as Asst. Prof in Dept of Urolog y, MGMC&RI, received Dr. MGR University GOLD MEDAL for his M.Ch final year exams 2013.

Award

Most Popular Teacher

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth D.Gunasekaran, HOD, Department of Pediatrics got the Most Popular Teacher Award on the occasion of the Teacher’s day, 2014. Dr. Dhanalakshmi A. Asst.Prof, Department of Pediatrics won the first prize in Neuropedicon 2014 held in Pune on 12.10.2014, for best platform paper presentation titled “ Safety, Feasibility & Effectiveness of oral Zonisamide monotherapy in comparison to intramuscular ACTH in infants with West syndrome : - A Randomized control trial” Mrs.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof., in Medical Genetics, Dept. of Anatomy presented a paper titled “Ring chromosomes and oral cancer” at the 37th Annual Conference of Association of Anatomists, Tamil Nadu, CHEN MED COL ANAT CON 2K 14 held at Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu held from 10.10.2014 to 13.10.2014 and was judged as the best paper presentation. She also received MM Cooper best paper award for her last year’s presentation titled, “Evaluation of Cytogenetic Alterations in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients” held in the month of September, 2013

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at the 36th Annual Conference, Association of Anatomist –Tamil Nadu, SRM University, Chennai. Dr. Raj Kumar Patil participated and presented Poster titled “ Prevalence of Yoga Practice in selected areas of Urban and Rural Puducherry a comparative study in “ Sleep,Consciousness & Meditation: Neurophysiological correlates “ by CYTER and Dept.of Physiology MGMC&RI Pondicherry on 27.11.2014 and was awarded the first prize in the poster presentation category Dr.Sandra Eliza Mathew, Asst.Prof., DVL was awarded the First Prize for the paper titled Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in males’ at CUTICONPuducherry which was held on 22.03.2015 at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry. Dr Sunita Samal, Prof, OBG, presented a poster on Vulval elephantiasis and was awarded the third prize at the 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology held from 21.01.2015 to 25.01.2015 at Chennai. The Chairman of SBV, Shri MK Rajagopalan honoured three Emeritus Professors, namely Prof. Robinson Smiles, Dept. of Surgery, Prof.Sudha Rao, Dept. of Anatomy and Prof.Selvasundari, Department of Ophthalmology with the ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ for the selfless service to the society and for fostering an excellent academic wisdom to the medical students and medical fraternity on 07.02.2014 at the faculty Night party at Le Pondy resort, Puducherry.

Out Reach Services Department of Marketing

The main focus of the department of Marketing [Health care services] of MGMC&RI is patient services & Care. The team led by Dr.S.Ravichandran - Deputy Director, Department of Marketing had conducted many free health camps, Health awareness programs, corporate camps, Promotional activities, Corporate tie-ups & etc with a team of dedicated officers - Mr.R.K.Selvakumar – Executive Marketing, Mr.M.Sudhakar – Coordinator Marketing, Mr.Fazulu Rahman – Asst.Manager Marketing, Mr.E.Thirugnanam – Coordinator Marketing, Mrs.Sudharsna – Public Relation officer, and Mr.Vinothkumar – Jr.Executive Marketing.

Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for master health check up. On 11.05.2014, free medical camp was organized Nalamudan Cuddalore, Collector office (opp), where147 Patient’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 31 Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for master health check up. On 31.05.2014, free medical camp was organized at Kattumannarkoil, where 246 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 46 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 03.06.2014, free medical camp was organized at Lions club, Vadalore, where 367 patients were From April to June, 2014 the department of the beneficiaries out of whom 52 patients were marketing [Health care services] has conducted referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation 45 medical camps, Health awareness programs, & treatment. corporate camps, Promotional activities, Corporate tie-ups & etc.. in and around Pondicherry district. On 08.06.2014, 15.06.2014, 22.06.2014 & 29.06.2014 free health mega camp was organized On 26.04.2014, free health check up camp was Nalamudan cuddalore, Cuddalore, where 497 organized at Rotary club, Parangipettai, where 160 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 70 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 35 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation, treatment and master health check up. evaluation & treatment. On 11.06.2014 Transgender free health mega On 08.05.2014, free medical camp was organized camp was organized at Sagodharan organization, Sai baba kovil, Kirumampakkam, where 116 Kothattai, where 300 patients were the beneficiaries Patient’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 33

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth On 23.08.2014, free medical camp was organized On 13.10.2014, free medical camp was organized at Lions club, Sangarapuram, where 327 patients at Adena School, Chidambaram, where 450 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 42 patients were were the beneficiaries out of whom 62 students were referred to MGMC & RI. referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 24.08.2014 free health mega camp was On 17.10.2014, free medical camp was organized organized Nalamudan cuddalore, Cuddalore, where127 patients were the beneficiaries out of at Vasavi International school, Puducherry, where whom 23 patients were referred to MGMC & RI 450 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 43 for further evaluation, treatment and master health students were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. check up.

out of whom 37 patients were referred to MGMC On 19.07.2014, free medical camp was organized at Social organization, Neyveli, where 285 patients & RI for further evaluation & treatment. were the beneficiaries out of whom 19 patients were On 14.06..2014, free CM scheme mega camp referred to MGMC & RI. was organized at Government sector, Sirkali, where 2600 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 65 25.07.2014 & 29.07.2014, free medical camp was patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further organized at Krishnasamy Institution, Cuddalore, where 480 patients were the beneficiaries out of evaluation & treatment. whom 41 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 18.06.2014 & 25.06.2014, free health camp was organized at Gramavidiyal Organization, On 02.08.2014, free mega medical camp was manjakuppam & Kumaratchi, where 628 patients organized at CM scheme camp, at Vaitheeshwaran were the beneficiaries out of whom 98 patients were kovil, where7000 patients were the beneficiaries out referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & of whom 125 patients were referred to MGMC & treatment. RI for master health check up. On 20.06.2014 free Mega health camp was organized at Rotary club, Chidambaram, where 308 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 31 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 07.08.2014, free medical camp was organized by Deva organization at Srimushnam, where 525 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 60 Patients were referred to MGMC & RI for master health check up.

On 28.06.2014 free Mega health camp was On 09.08.2014, free medical camp was organized organized at Lions club, Thirukovilore, where 356 at Lions club, Cuddalore, where 246 patients were patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 148 the beneficiaries out of whom 46 patients were patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further referred to MGMC & RI. evaluation, treatment and master health check up. On 12.08.2014 & 19.08.2014, free medical camp From 05.07.2014 to 12.07.2014, free health check was organized at Gramavidiyal, Villupuram and up camp was organized at Lions club, Vettavalam Vadalore, where 885 patients were the beneficiaries and Sangarapuram, where 829 patients were the out of whom 75 patients were referred to MGMC beneficiaries out of whom 67 patients were referred & RI. to MGMC & RI. On 22.08.2014, free medical camp was organized On 08.07.2014, free medical camp was organized at Vishwakarma association, Mangalampettai, where at Gramavidiyal, Sirkali, where 395 patients were 376 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 31 the beneficiaries out of whom 27 patients were patients were referred to MGMC & RI . referred to MGMC & RI. 78

On 08.09.2014, free medical camp was organized On 14.11.2014, free mega medical camp was at Govt. Pudhu Vazhvu project, Siruvanthadu, where organized Baby Sara Home, Ariyankuppam, where 72 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 32 135 children’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 35 children’s were referred to MGMC & RI for further patients were referred to MGMC & RI. evaluation & treatment. On 13.09.2014 free health camp was organized at Lions club, Srimushnam, where 420 patients were On 15.11.2014, free medical camp was organized the beneficiaries out of whom 56 patients were Tendril Climber Trust, Dharmanallore, where357 referred to MGMC & RI. Patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 37 Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for further On 17.09.2014, free health camp was organized evaluation & treatment. at CM scheme camp, Sundarasolapuram, where 230 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom On 09.08.2014, free medical camp was organized 25 patients were referred to MGMC& RI. at CM Scheme, Uraiyur, where 460 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 42 patients were On 23.09.2014, free health camp was organized referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation at Viyabarigal sangam, Thavalakuppam, where 100 & treatment. patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 15 patients were referred to MGMC& RI. On 22.11.2014, free medical camp was organized at CM Scheme, C.N.Palayam, where 470 patients On 24.09.2014, free health camp was organized were the beneficiaries out of whom 39 patients were at Lions club, Sethiyarthope, where 396 patients referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & were the beneficiaries out of whom 45 patients were treatment. referred to MGMC & RI. On 30.11.2014, free medical camp was organized On 27.09.2014, free health camp was organized at NalamudanPuduvai, MGMCRI City Centre, at Lions club, Kalamaruthur, where 525 patients Puducherry, where 75 patients were the beneficiaries were the beneficiaries out of whom 41 patients were out of whom 15 patients were referred to MGMC referred to MGMC & RI & RI for master health check up. On 10.10.2014, free health check up camp was organized at Vishwakarma foundation, Vellimalai, where 325 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 45 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 03.12.2014, 04.12.2014 & 05.12.2014 free medical camp was organized at The Study School, Kalapet, where 1350 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 87 students were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 03.12.2014 free health camp was organized at Jwala Home, Puducherry, where 152 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 29 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 10.12.2014, free health camp was organized at Tendril Climber Trust, Gingee, where 321 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 37 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

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On 23.09.2014, free health camp was organized at Viyabarigalsangam, Thavalakuppam, where 100 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 15 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation 220 were benefitted from free medical camp. 20 of & treatment. the patients were referred to the MGMCRI.

On 17.12.2014 & 24.12.2014, free health camp was organized at Gramavidiyal, Cuddalore OT & Chidambaram, where 603 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 68 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 18.12.2014 & 26.12.2014, free health camp was organized at Lions club, Vadalore & Neyveli, where 560 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 56 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 20.12.2014, free health camp was organized at Senior Citizens, Neyveli, where 190 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 28 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On behalf of MGMC&RI, Deputy Director Dr.Ravichandran participated in VASAVI CLUB Installation function on 17.01.2015 and inaugurated the RO waterpurifier which was Donated by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth to VASAVI school PANRUTI, on the same special occasion a general camp was conducted, promoting Master Health Check up and for MOKSHA( Body Donation programme). Ten members of the club registered for Body Donation and those forms were received by Dr.S.Ravichandran.

On 29.12.2014, free health camp was organized at Viswakarma Foundation, Neyveli, where 246 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 27 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further On 22.01.2015, free medical camp was organized at Power Plant, Parangipettai, where 272 students evaluation & treatment. were the beneficiaries out of whom 31 students were On 07.12.2014, 14.12.2014, 21.12.2014 & referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & 28.12.2014 free medical camp was organized at treatment. NalamudanPuduvai, MGMCRI City Centre, Puducherry, where 147 patients were the out of On 24.01.2015, free medical camp was organized whom 27 patients were referred to MGMC & RI at Tendril Climber Trust, Maharajapuram, where 377 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 58 for master health check up. students were referred to MGMC & RI for further On 01.01.2015 & 11.01.2015, free health check evaluation & treatment. up camp was organized at Nalamudan Puduvai, MGMCRI – City Centre, where 68 patients were On 29.01.2015, free medical camp was organized at the beneficiaries out of whom 25 patients were Tamilnadu Pudhuvazhvu Thittam, Kandamangalam, referred to MGMC & RI for master health check where 242 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 34 students were referred to MGMC & RI up. for further evaluation & treatment. On 09.01.2015, free medical camp was organized at Primary Health centre, Bhuwanagiri, where 375 On 01.02.2015 & 15.02.2015, free mega medical students were the beneficiaries out of whom 46 camp was organized Nalamudan Puduvai, Pondy students were referred to MGMC & RI for further Beach, where 209 children’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 44 children’s were referred to MGMC evaluation & treatment. & RI for master health check up. On 10.01.2015, free medical camp was organized at BWDA, Nellikupam, where 350 students were On 19.02.2015, free medical camp was organized the beneficiaries out of whom 72 students were MGMCRI-MUNA Hospital, Parangipettai, where referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation 292 Patient’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 43 & treatment. Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 12.01.2015, free medical camp was organized at Primary Health centre, Kattumanarkoil, where On 21.02.2015, free medical camp was organized 252 students were the beneficiaries out of whom 42 Lions Club, Vikravandi, where 250 Patient’s were students were referred to MGMC & RI for further the beneficiaries out of whom 28 Patient’s were evaluation & treatment. 80

On 26.02.2015, free medical camp was organized Primary Health Centre, Pudupettai, where 264 Patient’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 47 Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 14.03.2015 free health camp was organized at Primary Health Centre, Thookkanampakkam, where 332 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 55 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 21.02.2015, free medical camp was organized Lions Club, Sankarapuram, where 360 Patient’s were the beneficiaries out of whom 59 Patient’s were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment.

On 18.03.2015 free health camp was organized at Palmyra Group, Auroville, where 210 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 40 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment

On 26.03.2015 free health camp was organized On 01.03.2015 free medical camp was organized at Shasun Company, Embalam, where 214 patients at DMK Blood donation, Periyakulathupalayam, were the beneficiaries out of whom 36 patients were where16 members were participated. referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & On 27.03.2015 free health camp was organized treatment. at Star Health Insurance, Moolakulam, where 112 On 01.03.2015 free health camp was organized patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 24 at Social organization, Mangalampettai, where 363 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 80 evaluation & treatment patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further On 28.03.2015 free health camp was organized evaluation & treatment. at Village panchayat, Vazhisodhanaipalayam, where On 07.03.2015 free health camp was organized 480 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 95 at Vishwakarma Foundation, Vellimalai, where 422 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 79 evaluation & treatment patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further On 31.03.2015 free health camp was organized evaluation & treatment. at Aruna Foundattion, Ulunthurpettai, where 445 On 07.03.2015 World Women’s day free patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 73 health camp was organized at Indian Bank staffs, patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further MGMCRI - City centre, where 85 Employees were evaluation & treatment. the beneficiaries out of whom 19 Employees were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & CME Program On 23.07.2014, a CME program were organized treatment. by the Department of Marketing, [Health care On 08.03.2015 free health camp was organized at services] Dr.S.Ravichandran, Deputy Director, in Primary Health Centre, Melpattampakkam, where collaboration with GH – Cuddalore. CME program 370 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 42 was conducted at Government Hospital, Cuddalore, patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further were Dr. V. Narayanan, Prof.HOD., Dept. of Plastic Surgery [Practice of Plastic Surgery Myths evaluation & treatment. & Facts], Dr. Hemachandar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of On 14.03.2015 free health camp was organized at Nephrology [Chronic Kidney Disease Stopping Lions Club, Thirukovilur, where 346 patients were the Unstoppable] had a talk with the 55 doctors of the beneficiaries out of whom 27 patients were hospital. referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation & treatment. On 31.08.2014, a CME program were organized by the Department of Marketing, [Health care Commemorating the International Women’s Day, services] Dr. S. Ravichandran, Deputy Director, in Department of Health Care services conducted a collaboration with IMA –Villupuram Branch, CME paid camp at Thirukovilur Vasavi club on 14.03.15, program was conducted at Hotel Ramakrishna, under the “HEALTH CHECK AT YOUR Villupuram, were Dr. J. Vijay, Consultant Plastic DOOR STEP” programme. Mrs.Sudharsana PRO, Surgeon, Dept. of Plastic surgery [Spectrum organized this camp Along with OG department of Plastic Surgery & Wound care To Aesthetic basic blood Investigations and Pap-smear were Surgery] had a talk with 32 doctors. included in this well women’s Package. 45 of them were benefited in this health check programme, and 81

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth On 20.03.2015, a Grand CME program headed by Dr.S.Ravichandran, Deputy Director was organized by the Department of Marketing [Health care services] & Dept.of Orthopeadics, dedicated a trauma care centre. A CME was also organized to commemorate this occasion with the theme of “Golden Hours in Trauma” with 55 doctors speaking on the occasion. This was followed by a BLS course on 21.03.2015. Patrons – Shri.M.K.Rajagopalan, Chairman, SBV, Prof.P.Rajaram, Chancellor, SBV, Prof.K.R.Sethuraman,Vice-chancellor,SBV, Advisory Board – Dr.S.Krishnan, Dean[admin], Dr.S.Ravichandran, Deputy Director, Dr.V.Nirmal Coumare, Medical Superintendent, Dr.Ravishankar, Head, Anaesthesia & critical care. Organising chairperson – Dr.T.Tirou Aroul, Organizing Secretary – Dr.R.Krishnagopal, Joint secretaries – Dr.Surendher Kumar & Dr.R.Kannan, Scientific secretary – Dr.Pratheesh Ravindran and Conference secretariat – Mr.M.Sudhakar, Mr.R.K.Selvakumar & Mr.Kathavarayan contributed much for the grand success of the program. A total of 220 doctors participated in the CME program

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Health Camp for members of ‘Sharna’ NGO:

A health camp was conducted for members of ‘Sharna’ NGO and school students on 18th and 25th April 2014 at RHTC, Seliamedu by Dr. Kanagarajan P (Assistant Professor), Dr. Hema priya (Postgraduate) along with other members of RHTC. Health check-ups, dental check-up, measurement of BMI, hemoglobin estimation and random blood sugar estimation were done. The programme was attended by 28 members of the NGO and 40 school students.

WHO Day Ariyankuppam:

celebrated at

UHTC,

World health day was celebrated at UHTC, Ariyankuppam from 5-10 April 2014 under guidance of Dr. Shib Sekhar Datta (Associate Professor) and was co-ordinated by Dr. Krithiga (Postgraduate) and Dr. Devaki (Medical Officer) and interns posted at UHTC. Health talk was Department of Community given on the theme for Year 2014 - ‘Vector Borne Medicine Disease’. All patient and their attendees visiting UHTC were given awareness about risk factors, Health Education Sessions Conducted at prevention and control of various vector borne UHTC and RHTC: diseases. Videos depicting mosquito breeding places and how to prevent breeding of mosquitoes, and Health awareness programme at various personal protection measures were shown Seliamedupet: to the participants. A health education and awareness programme was organized by Dr. Kanagarajan P (Assistant Health awareness session on WHO professor) and Dr. Hema priya (Postgraduate) Day theme at RHTC, Seliamedu: In the view of World Health Day theme along with medical and dental interns, ANM, lab technician on 22 April 2014 at Seliamedupet (Prevention and Control of Vector Borne anganwadi. Topics discussed were: Proper steps of Diseases), a health education and awarehand washing, worm infestations, Scabies, causes ness session was conducted at RHTC, Selia-

medu. Causes, symptoms and prevention of

mosquito borne diseases like malaria, filarial, dengue were explained with the aid of videos and power point presentations to attending patients, school students in the nearby schools and adolescent girls groups at Seliamedu village in multiple settings. Health awareness programme on Cancer at

UHTC, Ariyankuppam:

A health awareness programme was conducted by Dr. Hema pria (Postgraduate) on 13 June 2014 for geriatric population, mothers and anganwadi workers at Arunthathipuram anganwadi center under the field practice area of UHTC, Ariyankuppam. The session was attended by 35 beneficiaries. Topics discussed were: Carcinoma, its characteristics and the raising trends in recent years, risk factors, symptoms and signs, early detection (screening test) and management, preventive measures of oral, esophageal, colon, ano-rectal, breast and prostate carcinoma using audio-visual aids.

Health awareness programme at UHTC, Ariyankuppam:

A health awareness programme was conducted in Ariyankuppam anganwadi on 3 April 2014 which organized by Dr. Krithiga (Postgraduate) with help of medical interns and ANMs. The programme was attended by ante-natal mothers, mothers of underfive year children, and anganwadi workers. General health check-up of mothers and children were done. Other topics discussed were risk factors, prevention and control of blood pressure, nutritional advise for patients with high blood pressure, prevention and Health education session on Diabetes management of nutritional anaemia and mothers at UHTC, Ariyankuppam: and children and prevention of diarrhoea among Health education session on management and under five years children. control of diabetes was conducted at UHTC, Ariyankuppam on 21 June 2014 which was attended by 28 participants. Health education session focused Awareness programme at UHTC, on following topics: Symptoms, prevention and Ariyankuppam: management of hypoglycemia, importance of regular An awareness and health education programme in blood sugar check-up, role of physical activity, food was conducted at Anthoniyar Koil Anganwadi under needed to be avoided during diabetes, role of early the field practice area of UHTC, Ariyankuppam on detection of complication in diabetes, foot care in 25 April 2014, which was organized by Dr. Krithiga (Postgraduate) with the help of medical interns diabetes. posted at UHTC and ANMs. Around 35 ante-natal Focus group discussion with women and post-natal mothers, under five children attended at UHTC, Ariyankuppam: the programme. General check-up of all the under A focus group discussion was conducted with 16 five children was conducted. Topics discussed were: reproductive age group women on 22 June 2014 National Immunization Schedule, various vaccine at RHTC, Ariyankuppam on menstrual health. preventable diseases among children. Vector Borne This was followed by a health education session Diseases - the theme for 2014 WHO Day was also on symptoms of post-menopausal bleeding and discussed with the help of audio-visual aid. spotting, post-coital pain, irregular menstruation, and white discharge P/V. Various risk factors, sign and symptoms, available screening test (endometrial Awareness programme at Aranganoor thickness by USG, PAP smear etc) were explained Anganwadi: An awareness and health education proto them for early detection of genital malignancies. Importance of regular screening tests and preventive gramme was organized at Aranganoor anganmeasures were also discussed in detail. wadi under the field practice area of UHTC,

Health awareness session on Preventable Blindness at UHTC, Ariyankuppam:

A health awareness session on preventable blindness was conducted at UHTC, Ariyankuppam by Dr. Hema priya (Postgraduate) on 30 June 2014 which was attended by 34 beneficiaries. Various causes of visual disturbance and preventable blindness were discussed.

Health education session on Personal Hygiene at RHTC, Seliamedu: A health education session was organised at RHTC, Seliamedu on 31 June 2014 which was conducted by Dr. Ramya M.R (Postgraduate) along with medical interns. The session was attended by 34 participants. Topics discussed were handwashing, care of young children and menstrual hygiene.

Ariyankuppam on 27 June 2014, which was organized by Dr. Krithiga (Postgraduate) with help of medical interns posted at UHTC and ANMs. A total of 35 participants including ante-natal mothers, post-natal mothers, under five children and geriatric population were present during the event. General health check-up including haemoglobin and blood sugar estimation of all the geriatric participants was conducted. Other topics discussed were hypertension, diabetes and life-style disorders.

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Health Awareness Programme on Hypertension and Diabetes

A health awareness programme was conducted on 5th July 2014 at Urban Health Training Centre, Ariyankuppam by Dr.Ramya M.R., postgraduate of Dept. of Community Medicine, Dr.Devaki, Medical Officer in-charge, ANMs on duty and other staff. A health awareness talk was given by Dr. Ramalakshmi and Dr.Ramprasad, interns posted at UHTC on hypertension and Diabetes. Approximate 35 residents from nearby locality attended the programme.

Health awareness programme on communicable diseases during monsoon

A health awareness programme on prevention and control of common communicable diseases during monsoon like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya was conducted on 11th August, 2014 at UHTC, Ariyankuppam by Dr. Fredrick Stephen, postgraduate from Dept. of Community Medicine and other staff at UHTC. Dr. Sharath, medical intern posted at UHTC gave a talk with informative charts prepared by interns posted at UHTC during the event. Around 30 participants attended the programme.

Breastfeeding week celebrated at PCP Nagaranganwadi

‘World Breastfeeding Week’ was celebrated at PCP Nagaranganwadi on 12th August, 2014 in the field practice area of UHTC, Ariyankuppam. The theme of the programme was ‘Advantages of breastfeeding and proper breastfeeding practices’ and it was organized by Dr. Fredrick Stephen, postgraduate from Dept. of Community Medicine, medical interns posted at UHTC and other staff. The programme was attended by approximate 35-40 beneficiaries of anganwadi comprising of mothers and their under five children. A health education session on advantages of breastfeeding and best breastfeeding practices was conducted during the event.

Mental Health Awareness Programme at UHTC, Ariyankuppam

A Mental Health Awareness programme was conducted at UHTC, Ariyankuppam on 13th August, 2014 by Dept. of Psychiatry in coordination with Dept. of Community Medicine, MGMC & RI. The theme of the programme was ‘Importance of Mental Health and Awareness of Common Mental Disorders Prevailing in the Community’. Dr.Sivaprakasam introduced the theme to the audience, Dr. Abu Becker discussed on mental health and its importance, while Dr. Aavuadiappan discussed about alcoholism and its consequences during the programme. A community mobilization activity was conducted by staff of UHTC through self help group leaders prior to the programme.

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of age were administered OPV between 7 am to 3 pm.

Health Education Programme at Seliamedu anganwadi

Anganwadi health education

A health education programme was conducted at Seliamedu anganwadi on 30th September, 2014 which was supervised by Dr. Kanagarajan P., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine and conducted by Dr. Arthi, postgraduate from Dept. of Community Medicine in coordination from anganwadi in-charge, medical and dental interns posted, ANMs and other staff of RHTC, Seliamedu. Health education on prevention of malnutrition among under five year children, ill effects of childhood malnutrition and prevention and management of diarrhoea and upper respiratory tract infection among children was discussed by medical interns. A talk on oral hygiene was also delivered by dental interns posted at the RHTC from IGIDS. Various doubts raised by the participants were clarified with the help of videos during the session. Approximate 25-30 participants attended the session consisting of antenatal and postnatal mothers and mothers of under five years of age were present in the anganwadi. A medical and dental examination of all the children under five years of age was also done after the session to look for any illness.

Availability of Auto analyzer at UHTC, Ariyankuppam

A new Auto analyzer has been made available at UHTC, Ariyankuppam from 9th August, 2014. The Auto analyzer was inaugurated by Dr. Devaki, in-charge Medical Officer and other staff with a pooja at the centre. The patients attending the centre will now be benefitted with rapid results of various blood investigations which will help in quick diagnosis.

Pulse polio immunization 2015:

In collaboration with department of health and family welfare, Puducherry IPPI was implemented in both RHTC and UHTC on 22nd February 2015.

UHTC, Ariyankuppam:

The programme was implemented under the guidance of Dr.C.Kameshvell [Associate Professor] and ably supported by Dr.Nitesh Mangal [PG], CRRI’s and para-medical workers. A total of 52 children under 5 years of age were administered OPV between 7 am to 3 pm.

RHTC, Seliamedu:

The programme was implemented under the guidance of Dr.S.Vijayalakshmi [Assistant Professor] and ably supported by Dr.Nishanthini [PG], CRRI’s and para-medical workers. A total of 19 children under 5 years

programme

‘Swachhbharatabhiman’ was celebrated at Pudukulamanganwadion 17th November 2014. The programme was co-ordinated byDr.M.Arthi (PG), the interns posted gave a talk on personal hygiene and on environmental cleanliness. 4 ante natal, 2 post natal and 15 other females participated.

Antibiotic Awareness day

Dr. Abu Backer, Senior Resident, delivered a In commemoration of Antibiotic Awareness Day special capsule talk titled “Mental capital & global 2014, Dr. Seetharaman, HOD, Dept. of Community well-being”, under the auspices of the Scientific & Medicine delivered an awareness talk for the Academic Forum, MGMCRI, on 10.10.2014. Dr. Jeyan A, Senior Resident, participated in a panel discussion on health issues of transgender individuals, organized at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, on 01.12.2014, in commemoration of World AIDS Day.

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Signature campaign on account of World Sight Day

In commemoration of World Sight Day on 09.10.2014, MGMCRI along with District benefit of patients & the public, in the MRD Blindness Control Society and Lion’s Club of lobby, MGMCRI, on 18.11.2014. He said that Cuddalore had organized for a signature campaign. the Antibiotic Awareness Day is an annual public The campaign was organized with an objective to health initiative that takes place on 18 November to raise awareness about the threat to public health of antibiotic resistance and prudent antibiotic use. The latest data confirms that across the world a number of patients infected by resistant bacteria is increasing and that antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health. Thus prudent use of antibiotics can help stop resistant bacteria from developing and help keep antibiotics effective for the use of future generations.

World AIDS day celebration

World AIDS day was celebrated at Urban heath centre at Ariyankuppam on 1st December 2014. The theme of the programme was ‘prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV’ and it was organized by Dr.M.Arthi(PG), interns and other staffs. The programme was attended by 46 beneficiaries.

create awareness among public on eye diseases and eye donation. District collector Mr.Suresh Kumar inaugurated the function. The gathering signed to show their support to eye donation. Dr.Ravichandran, Deputy Director of the Hospital services, Dr.Srikanth HOD of Ophthalmology, Department of Psychiatry Dr.Seetharaman HOD of Community Medicine World Mental Health Day along with students took active participation in this In commemoration of World Mental Health Day awareness campaign. 2014, Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, delivered a mental health awareness talk Department of Pulmonary for the benefit of patients & the public, in the MRD Medicine lobby, MGMCRI, on 10.10.2014. Health camp : On the occasion of World Asthma day, the Department of Pulmonary Medicine conducted 85

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth a health camp from 05/05/2014 to 10/05/2014 to improve asthma awareness and care. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & H.O.D, Dr. Pajanivel, Professor,Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a Public awareness speech. Free Spirometry and blood tests were done to all the patients who attended the camp.

07.08.2014: Guest Talk by Dr. S. Srinivasan., Professor of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu & State and Coordinator of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). He mentioned the Millennium goals and described how they can be achieved by Breast feeding alone. He delivered this speech with lots of humour which was well enjoyed by the On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2014, audience. Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine was invited for a special interview on Dept. of Psychiatry Suryan FM 93.5 in the program ‘Vanakkam Puduvai” The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit which was aired on 31.05.2014 from 8am to 9am. Trafficking” was commemorated on 26th June at MRD with a brief programme.Drawing inspiration Department of ONCOLOGY from this occasion the Dept. of Psychiatry are in Department of ONCOLOGY along with the process of upgrading the currently available Department of Health Care Services organized a De-addiction facilities available at MGMCRI under public awareness programme on 31st May 2014, the Dept. of Psychiatry. at 9.00am in view of World No Tobacco Day Celebration at MRD. World Suicide Prevention Day Department of OBG and The Department of Psychiatry distributed mental Paediatrics health awareness posters and information leaflets to Department of OBG and Department of Pediatrics all departments of MGMCRI, in commemoration conducted awareness programme under guidelines of of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10thSeptember Dr. S. Ravichandran, Deputy Director of MGMC & 2014. RI for World Breast feeding day at Bhavani College Dr Abu Backer, Senior Resident delivered a of Education, Koothapakkam along with Rotary Club on August 23rd 2014.Totally 140 students lecture titled ‘Dementia: Can we reduce the risk?’ and their staffs were benefited in this programme. at Kirumampakkam, Tamil Nadu on 19thSeptember Dr.Sendhil Coumary, Associate Prof. from OBG 2014, in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s and Prof..Gunasekaran D, HOD from Paediatrics Day,organised by KGNC. were interacted well with beneficiaries. Dr Abu Backer, Senior Resident, participated World Breastfeeding Week in a screening program for dementia at Kirumampakkam, Tamil Nadu on 19th September Celebrations World Breast Feeding Week (August 1-7) was 2014 in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Day, celebrated by Department of Pediatrics, Department organised by KGNC. of Preventive and Community Medicine and The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental Kasturba Gandhi College of Nursing in a grand health camp at KrishKidzee School, Cuddalore manner. The schedule of events was as follows. on 18thJuly 2014. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant 01.08.2014: Symposium by the Postgraduates of Professor of Psychiatry& Mr. Senthil, social worker, Pediatrics to the Undergraduates. Topic: Importance participated in the program. of Breast Feeding & this year’s theme The Department of Psychiatry started weekly 02.08.2014: Poster Competition for Nurses on outreach mental health services at urban & rural this year’s theme - “Breast Feeding: A Winning health centres at Ariyankuppam (Wednesdays) & Goal - For Life!” Seliamedu(Thursdays), from August 2014. 04.08.2014: Counseling in the antenatal & Mr. Rajkumar M, clinical psychologist, postnatal wards – for the mothers and future mothers gave a talk on mental health & stress manregarding the importance of breast feeding. agement for 10th& 12thstandard school stu-

dents at Srimushnam, near Chidambaram on 05.08.2014: Quiz for the Postgraduates & Interns 7thAugust 2014. of Pediatrics & OBGY. The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental health camp at RHC, Seliamedu on 06.08.2014: Selection of “Best cared Baby” 8thAugust 2014. The Department of Psychiatry conducted a among those who come to well baby clinic and Immunization clinic on that day mental health camp at UHC, Ariyankuppam on 13thAugust 2014. 86

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The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental health camp under the PudhuVaazhvu Project, Villupuram district at Siruvandhadu PHC, Kandamangalam Block, on 8thSeptember 2014.

World Heart Day

This year, World Heart Day’s theme is creating heart-healthy environments. The places in which we live, work and play should not increase our risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). But individuals frequently cannot make heart-healthy choices due to environmental factors, such as the availability of healthy food or smoke-free zones. The department of Cardiology headed by Dr.M.Dhanabal commemorated the event on 29.09.2014 where all the medical officers and staff members spoke to the patients and the public regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how it could be avoided if four main risk factors – tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol – are controlled. All were requested to join the global movement for better heart-healthy choices, wherever they live, work and play.

World Blood Donor day Celebrations

Department of Pathology and Department of Health Services jointly celebrated “World Blood donor day” on 14th June 2014.

On this day, at 8.45 am, a public awareness programme was organized at the MRD Complex of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Hospital. This function was graced by the presence of Dr. Ravichandran, Deputy Director Health services, MGMCRI, Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Dept of Pathology and Dr. Rajendra Dhaka, Professor of Pathology and Resident Medical Officer Dr. LaxamanaPerumal. On this occasion, Dr. G Jeevaraj, PG student of dept of pathology addressed the public gathered at the MRD complex. In his speech, he explained the Importance of Blood donation, the eligibility for becoming a Blood donor, how a unit of whole blood can be separated into four components and there utility in saving the lives of needy patients. This year’s theme of WHO for “World Blood donator day” was “Safe Blood for saving Mothers”,which was also explained to the patients and their relatives gathered at the MRD complex. This was followed by deliberations of Prof. G.Koteeswaran, Blood Bank Medical Officer and Resident Medical Officer Dr. LaxamanaPerumal, who appealed to the public to come forward and donate blood in blood bank. Dr. R Thangam, PG student of Pathology department compeered this function.On this occasion, Mr. R Shanmugam, who has donated blood for 51 times, was the Guest of Honour. He narrated his experiences of

blood donation and the sense of satisfaction of social service which he got from donating blood. He made an emotional appeal to the gathering to donate blood. After his speech, he was felicitated by Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane and Dr. Ravichandran. Faculties and postgraduate students of pathology department, nonteaching staff of MGMCRI also attended the function.Also, on this day, in another function held in Blood bank of MGMCRI at 10.30 am, Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. K R Sethuraman inaugurated SBV Blood donors club. He also released enrolment forms of SBV Blood donors club and the Register of the club.This function was graced by presence of Prof N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research, SBV University and Prof S Krishnan, Dean, MGMCRI. Prof Dhananjay S Kotasthane, president of SBV Blood donors club, Dr. Avudaiappan, secretary, staff wing of the club, Dr. M D Varunn, secretary, Students wing of the club and Dr. A Jeyaprakash, NSS Prog. officer from Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry, HODs , faculties and staff of MGMCRI were also present on this occasion.Mrs. K Kanchana, Technical Supervisor of Blood bank and other technical staff, PRO Mrs. Sudarshana, who actively participated in making these functions a grand success.

Transgender camp

Transgender camp was held at Kothattai, Cuddalore District on 11.06.2014 . The camp was attended by faculties, Dr.Abirami, Dr.R.Ramachandran and postgraduates Dr.Santosh, Dr.Sandra from the Department of DVL, MGMC&RI. Relevant clinical assessment was done and some of them were referred to MGMC&RI for further investigations and management.

Health awareness programme

on cancer A health awareness programme was conducted on 7th November 2014 at rural health training centre, Seliamedu by Dr.M.Arthi(PG), Dr.VindhyaGowri Siva (MO in charge), interns, ANMs on duty and other staff. A health awareness talk was given by Dr.Saranya and Dr.Manimozhi(interns) followed by breast/oral examination and registration for PAP smear. Approximately 40 residents from nearby locality attended the programme.

Department of Dermatology World AIDS Day- 01.12.2014

A poster competition was conducted by Red Ribbon Club & Department of DVL, MGMC&RI for MBBS undergraduates on the topic “Social stigma of people living with HIV/AIDS(PLHA). Red Ribbon Club & Department of DVL, MGMC&RI had organized a stall near Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry. Public awareness charts & 87

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth March. This year March 12th was World Glaucoma Day. In this regard, Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI had conducted an awareness campaign at the MRD. Prof. Dr. G. S. Srinivasan presented an awareness talk about the disease. He emphasized the importance of early detection of glaucoma and those who are likely to be at a higher risk for the disease. Dr. Lakshmana Perumal, RMO, also emphasized the need for early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Dr.Krishnan, Dean, MGMCRI had also participated in the campaign. Prof.Dr.K.Srikanth, HOD, Department of Ophthalmology gave the vote of thanks.

DBCS Inspections

photographs of common skin manifestations of & optic nerve regularly evaluated even when there HIV infection were displayed in the stalls to create public awareness. A HIV/AIDS awareness programme was organized in Hospital MRD premises, MGMC&RI. It included:A presentation on HIV/AIDS to increase public awareness was done by Dr. S.R.Sathya, Ist year post-graduate, DVL, MGMC&RI and a short film, for HIV/AIDS awareness was screened for the gathered patients.

Glaucoma Awareness Week

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the adult population. In this disease, there is increase in intra ocular pressure, damage to the optic nerve and constriction of the visual field. Usually asymptomatic, this condition is diagnosed when the patient is examined by an ophthalmologist. It is therefore important to have intra ocular pressure

is no perceptible visual loss. Given the fact that the optic nerve damage is irreversible, the necessity to diagnose and treat the condition at the earliest cannot be over emphasized. To create awareness about this blinding condition, “Glaucoma Awareness Week” is observed worldwide in the second week of

The district blindness control society (DBCS), Cuddalore, conducted an Inspection 25th March 2015 & approved the department of Ophthalmology for conduct of free surgical eye camp in Cuddalore District for the year 2015 – 2016. A total of 12 DBCS Camps were conducted from January to March, 2015. Out of 2366 patients screened, 160 patients were identified with defect and were operated.

11am in the OPD premises of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. Around 25 students from all the three colleges had displayed their posters for the competition. Prof.K.R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV, Prof.Krishnan, Dean, MGMCRI and Prof.Surendra Menon, Professor and Head of Pulmonary Medicine judged the posters and decided the winners. Certificates were given to all participants. The details of the winners are: First prize- Ms.Poornima,BDS.IIIyr BDS, IGIDS (Cash award – Rs.1000), Second prize - Mr.Mahesh, B.Sc (N), KGNC (Cash award – Rs.750), Third prize - Ms.Preethika, IIIyr MBBS, MGMCRI & Ms.Umarani B.Sc (N), KGNC (Cash award – Rs.500).

Department of Pulmonary Medicine

On the occasion of World COPD day which is being commemorated every year, the Department of Pulmonary Medicine conducted a patient awareness health camp on 19.11.2014. Dr. Pajanivel, Professor &Dr.Vimal Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine addressed the gathering.Also a special program was conducted on the occasion of World COPD day at the MRD at the hospital block.

Department’s Newsletter –“INSPIRE”

The first issue of the Department’s Newsletter –“INSPIRE” was released by the Vice-Chancellor of SBV-Prof.K.R.SeWorld Tuberculosis Day 2015 thuraman and this issue was focused on In commemoration with the World TB Day Tuberculosis. 2015 observation, the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at MGMC&RI organized the following events:

World Cancer Day

An awareness talk was arranged for the public and patients attending the hospital in Public Awareness Talk: the MRD Premises on 04.02.2015 at 9AM An awareness talk was arranged for the public and commemorating World Cancer Day patients attending the hospital in the MRD Premises on 24th March, 2015 at 9AM. Prof. K.Surendra Menon, Head of Pulmonary Medicine, MGMCRI welcomed the gathering. Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor of Pulmonary Medicine addressed in Tamil to the public and patients on Tuberculosis –cause & how it spreads, importance of regular treatment and about RNTCP. Most patients clarified their doubts and the talk had a good reception among them. Free pamphlets on Facts about Tuberculosis were distributed during the program.

Poster competition for Students:

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Dr. Deepak David, MCh student, Department of Urology, presented a paper on ‘A Randomized Study Comparing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Access By Conventional Bull’s-Eye Versus MiniAccess Guide Technique’ and was awarded the BEST PAPER AWARD in the category of Ideas And Innovation in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry association of Urologists conference (TAPASUCON 2014) held from 26.09.14 to 28.09.14 atTuticorin.

Rare Entity” and a another poster presentation on ‘’Left Retrocaval Ureter- A Rare Case Report” in Urology Society of India (USICON 2015) held from 05.02.2015 to 08.02.15 at Ranchi. Dr. Deepak David and Dr. Brahadeeswaran, (MCh Urology PG) attended the national conference organized by Urology Society of India (USICON 2015) held from 05.02.15 to 08.02.15 at Ranchi

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Dr. DalenaMerin Mathew, Postgraduate, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care won the second prize for poster Presentation: Scientific Presentations A survey on Emergency management of “neck Dr. Deepak David, MCh student, Department breather’s” at the State Anesthesiology Conference of Urology, presented a poster on ‘Giant Adrenal – PONCON 2014 held on 8.11.14 & 9.11.14 at Cyst in Pregnancy – A Management Conundrum’ ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry. and a paper presentation on ‘Buccal Mucosal Graft Dr. DalenaMerin Mathew, Postgraduate, Substitution Urethroplasty – An Audit Of DonorSite Complications’ at the Silver Jubilee Conference Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON won the first prize for Free Paper Presentation 2014)held from 8.8.14 to10.8.14 at Kochi. He - Quantification of the influence of epidural also participated in Prof. N.Krishnamurthy Point analgesia on entropy guided general anesthesia using - Counter Point Debate ‘Urological Training- sevoflurane -A randomized controlled trial and was Simulators or Stimulators’ at SZUSICON 2014. awarded a memento with certificate at the National Anesthesiology Conference -ISACON 2014 held Dr. Brahadeeswaran, MCh student, Department at Madurai, Velammal Medical College between of Urology, presented a poster on ‘A Nephron 26.12.14 and 29.12.14. Sparing Approach Of High Grade Renal Injury in A Dr. LakkamVamseeKiran, Postgraduate, Hemodynamically Unstable Patient- A Case Report’ and a paper on ‘ Dorsolateral Buccal Mucosal Graft Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care Augmentation Urethroplasty- Our Experience’ won the second prize for Free Poster presentation at the Tamilnadu and Pondicherry association of - A rare cause for recurrent respiratory distress in an Urologists conference (TAPASUCON 2014) held infant with normal Chest x-ray - Foregut duplication Cyst and was awarded a memento with certificate at between 26.09.14 and 28.09.14 atTuticorin. the National Anesthesiology Conference -ISACON Dr.S.Brahadeeswaran (MCh Urology PG) 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College presented a poster on “Transient Bladder between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14. Dysfunction After Pelvic Fracture Associated Urethral Distraction Defect (PFUDD) Repair- A 90

Dr. SruthiArun Kumar, Postgraduate, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care was selected to present her paper - Comparison of dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to 0.75% Ropivacaine for epidural anesthesia in lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries - A randomized controlled trial, in the TN Jha and Chansoriya memorial award category and was awarded a medal and certificate along with a travel grant of rupees 1000 at the National Anesthesiology Conference -ISACON 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14

Dr. Roshan Kumar, Postgraduate, Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented a paper on ‘Clinicoradiological profile of patients with interstitial lung disease in tertiary care centre’ in NAPCON award paper session at NAPCON 2014, Agra on 22.11.14 and got second place

Dr. LakkamVamseeKiran, Postgraduate, Department of Anaesthesiology& Critical Care was selected to present his paper -A Prospective randomized observer blinded comparative study of Ultrasound guided ilioinguinaliliohypogastric nerve block or transverse abdominis plane block for post operative analgesia after lower segment caesarean section in the Dr. KOP’s award category and was awarded a medal at the National Anesthesiology Conference -ISACON 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14.

Dr. S. Krithiga, Post Graduate, Community Medicine, participated and got first prize in oral presentation titled “An epidemiological study of prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among rural married women in Puducherry” at “International seminar on Research for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases” held at PIMS between 13.01.15 and 14.01.15,organized by Dept. of Community medicine, PIMS, Puducherry along with the University of Alabama Birmingham, Florida International University, Madras Diabetic Research

Dr. SruthiArun Kumar, Dept of Anesthesiology was awarded the IPrize in the free paper presentation “Compansion of dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to 0.75% ropivacaine in lower abdominal & lower limb surgeries. A randomised trial”, at the PONCON 2014 – Presentation conducted Dr. KusumaSrividyaRadhika, Postgraduate, on 21.09.14 at Indira Gandhi Medical college, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care Puducherry. was selected to present her paper - To compare the efficacy of non inflatable cuff of I - gel with inflatable Dr.DalenaMerin Mathew, Dept of Anesthesiology cuff of laryngeal mask airway supreme in providing was awarded the 3rd Prize in the Presentation an adequate seal in anesthetized paralyzed patient – “Quantification of the influence of epidural receiving controlled ventilation in the Dr. KOP’s analgesia on entropy guided general anesthesia award category and was awarded a medal at the using sevoflurane. A randomised controlled trial”, National Anesthesiology Conference -ISACON at the PONCON 2014 – Presentation conducted 2014 held at Madurai, Velammal Medical College on 21.09.14 at Indira Gandhi Medical college, Puducherry. between 26.12.14 and 29.12.14.

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pathology in perimenopausal women” at Society of Clinical Anatomists Conference on 20.05.2014 which was conducted by Pondicherry Institute of Dr. Sukanya S, post-graduate, Dept. of Medical Science. Microbiology, was awarded the first prize for Best Paper for oral presentation titled ‘Prevalence of Dr Annu, Post Graduate, Dept. of Pathology, metallo beta-lactamase producers among non- presented an oral paper on “Thymic cyst a rare fermenting gram negative bacilli isolated from a differential diagnosis of lateral neck swelling” at tertiary care hospital’ in the conference of Indian Society of Clinical Anatomists Conference on Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), 20.05.2014 which was conducted by Pondicherry Puducherry chapter at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Institute of Medical Science. Medical College, Pondicherry on 23.01.15. Dr.Revathy, Post Graduate, Dept. of Pathology, Dr.Varunn.M.D, Post GraduateTBCD got presented an oral paper on “Mayer Rokitansky 3rd place in RESPIQUIZ 2015’ on 31.1.15 at Kuster Hauser syndrome- A rare case report” at SMVMCH, Pondicherry which was organized Society of Clinical Anatomists Conference on under the auspices of Academy of Respiratory 20.05.2014 which was conducted by Pondicherry Medicine, Mumbai and has got scholarship to attend Institute of Medical Science. National Conference on Environment, Respiratory & Lifestyle diseases (NESCON 2015) Mumbai. Dr Matariswa, PG, Dept. of Pathology, presented an oral paper on “A rare case report of congenital fetal anomalies with polydactyly, oligodactyly, cystic kidney with ascites” at Society of Clinical Anatomists Conference on 20.05.2014 which was conducted by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science. Foundation, The US NIH Fogarty International Centre and Indian Council of Medical Research

Dr. Janet Konthoujam, final year MD Psychiatry resident, presented a paper titled “A novel approach in the detoxification of IV buprenorphine dependence: A case series”, at TANPSYCON between 26.07.14 and 27.07.14 at Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Dr.Lakshmy S, final year MD Psychiatry resident, presented a paper titled “A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients Dr. Greeshma. Y, Post graduate from the with psoriasis vulgaris”,at TANPSYCON between Department of Radiology was awarded certificate 26.07.14 and 27.07.14 at Trichy, Tamil Nadu. of excellence for giving a Lecture on Interventional Radiological Procedure – Endovascular coil Dr.BehananSantosh, Post graduate, Department embolisation of Splenic Artery Aneurysm eroding in of DVL, presented a poster titled “A rare case of to stomach at the MIDASICON between07.03.15 unilateral nevoid telangisctesia” atthe CUTICON and 08.03.15 MGMC & RI (Mid – Term Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 and 9.8.14. association of Surgeons of India Conference) Dr Sandra E Mathews, Post graduate, Department Scientific presentations of DVL, presented a poster titled “A rare presentation Dr. Varghese Louis, Post Graduate, Department of hypertrophic lichen planus”atthe CUTICON of Pulmonary Medicine presented a poster ‘A Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 and 9.8.14. Misdiagnosed Case of Sleep Apnoea’ at Pulmocon 2014 held at Thrissur, Kerala between 03.05.14 and Dr. Charlychacko joseph, Dept of Anesthesiology 04.05.14. presented a paper – Efficacy of transdermal fentanyl patches in acute post-operative pain relief: A Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Post Graduate, randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented – at PONCON 2014 on 21.09.14. a poster ‘Hemoptysis - An Uncommon Cause’ at ‘Pulmocon 2014’ held at Thrissur, Kerala between Dr. Vamseekiranlakkam, Dept of Anesthesiology 03.05.2014 and 04.05.14. presented a paper – A prospective randomized observer blnded comparative study of ultrasound Dr Jeevaraj, Post Graduate, Dept. of Pathology, guided ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric nerve block or presented an oral paper on “Predictive value of transverse abdominis nerve block for post-operative micronucleus count in cervical smears of normal, analgesia after lower segment caesarian section – at infective inflammatory, intraepithelial neoplasia PONCON 2014 on 21.09.14. 92

Dr. G.ThayumanaSundaram and Dr. V.KrishnaBhargava, Postgraduate, Department of Orthopedics presentation their posters at the Annual conference of Indian Arthroscopy Society, IASCON 2014 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India between 10.10.14 and 12.10.14.

the North Zone of the Indian Psychiatric Society, organized at Ludhiana, Punjab, on 21.12.14.

Dr. Robbin Bose, Postgraduate Resident, Department of Psychiatry, presented a poster titled “Extrapyramidal symptoms associated with Aripiprazole - A case series”’ at the Annual National Dr. SruthiArun Kumar, Postgraduate, Department Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society of Anaesthesiology& Critical Care presented a (ANCIPS), organized at Hyderabad, from 08.01.15 poster - “Nothing CLEAN after this cleaner –A case to 11.01.15. report on management of laryngeal altered anatomy after acid ingestion” at the State Anesthesiology At the “International seminar on Research for Conference - PONCON 2014 held on 8.11.14 & prevention and control of non-communicable 9.11.14 at ManakulaVinayagar Medical College diseases” held at PIMS between 13.01.15 and Pondicherry. 14.01.15, the Post Graduates from the Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Fredrick Stephen, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Postgraduate, Department presented a research paper titled “Prevalence of of Pulmonary Medicine presented a paper on hypertension in selected urban areas of Puducherry”, ‘Case series of Endocrine disorders associated with Dr. Nishanthini, on “Distribution of blood pressure Tuberculosis’ at NAPCON 2014, Agra on 21.11.14. and its correlates among school children of rural Puducherry”, Dr.M.Arthi, on “Determinants of Dr. Varunn.M.D, second year Postgraduate, nutritional status among primary school children Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented in rural Puducherry” and Dr. S. Ramkumar, on a paper on ‘Clinico-laboratory profile of non- “Practices of self-medication and public perception malignant exudative pleural effusion in a tertiary on role of pharmacist in self-medication in a rural care hospital’ at NAPCON 2014, Agra on 22.11.14. Puducherry”. The event was organized by Dept. of Community Medicine, PIMS, Puducherry along Dr. Varghese Louis, Postgraduate, Department with the University of Alabama Birmingham, Florida of Pulmonary Medicine presented a paper on ‘A International University, Madras Diabetic Research comparative study of spirometric patterns in obese Foundation, The US NIH Fogarty International and non-obese asthmatics’ at NAPCON 2014, Agra Centre and Indian Council of Medical Research on 23.11.14. Dr.Varunn.M.D, Dr.RoshanKumar.M, Postgraduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated and presented cases in ‘ICS TALENT SEARCH 2015’ which was organized by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, A.J institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore on 17.1.15.

Dr. Diego Edwin, post-graduate, Dept. of Microbiology, presented a poster entitled ‘Prevalence of ESBL and AmpC beta-lactamases in Gramnegative isolates from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital’ at CONFECTION 2014, organized by Indian Association of Medical Microbioligists (Tamil Nadu Chapter) on 12.12.14 at Madha Medical College, Chennai. Dr. BanipreetKaur, Postgraduate, Department of Psychiatry, presented a paper titled “A case of rhombencephalitis presenting as acute and transient psychosis and catatonia, at the annual conference of

At the 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 21.01.15 to 25.01.15, Chennai , the following Post graduates of OBG presented papers, namely Dr. Sangeetha K, on ‘Obstetrical and perinatal outcome in newborns with Nuchal cord a descriptive study’, Dr.Saranya Devi AC, on ‘Periodontitis As A Risk Factor For Preterm Labour And Low Birth Weight - A Case Control Study’, Dr. Ramya Krishnamurthy, on “Evaluation of isosorbidemononitrate for preinduction cervical ripening – a randomised placebo controlled trial” and Dr. Sindhuri T R, presented a paper on ‘Mifepristone- Misoprostol versus only Misoprostol in the management of intrauterine fetal death - A randomised comparative study’. Dr. Diego Edwin, Dr. Sukanya S and Dr. Valentina Y, post-graduates, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Microbial infection-An update” conducted by the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), Puducherrychapter on 93

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 23.01.2015 at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry. Dr. Valentina Y, post-graduate, Dept. of Microbiology, presented a oral paper entitled ‘Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy’ in the conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), Puducherry chapter at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry on 23.01.2015. Dr. Diego Edwin, post-graduate, Dept. of Microbiology, presented a oral paper entitled ‘Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Acinetobacterspp in a tertiary care hospital’ in the conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), Puducherry chapter at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry on 23.01.2015. Post graduates from the Department of Radiology, Dr. D. Jagadeesan, Dr. Peyush and Dr. Siddarth presented papers titled, ‘Evaluation of Normal variants of circle of Willis at Magnetic Resonance Angiography’, ‘Pancreatic duct variants and anomalies’ and ‘An unusual extradural extramedullary entity’ (Poster) respectively at the National conference 2015 (KOCHI), 68th Annual Conference – IRIA 2015 held between 29.01.2015 to 01.02.2015. Post Graduate students from the department of Pathology, Dr Jeevaraj G, presented oral paper on “Study of Blood Component Therapy in Neonates”,Dr Thangam R, presented oral paper on “Role of FNAC in diagnosing neoplastic salivary gland lesions” while Dr Annu Zachariah, presented oral paper on “study of neoplastic sinonasal lesions presenting as polypoidal mass” at International CME in “Pathology, Histopathology & Cytology” held between 5.02.15 and 07.02.15 at Goa organized by Indian Academy of Cytologists, Goa chapter & supported by European Federation of Cytology Societies) & International Academy of Cytology). Dr.Barathane, post graduate student, Dept of Pharmacology, Presented a paper on Evaluation of antiulcer activity of aqueous extract of cocciniagrandis in Indomethacin induced gastric ulcer model at 6th State Conference, Indian Pharmacological Society Puducherry on 12.02.2015 Dr.Jervin Mano, post graduate student, Dept of Pharmacology, Presented a paper on Pattern of Antihypertensive Drug Utilization in a Tertiary Care Hospital at 6th State Conference, Indian Pharmacological Society Puducherry on 12.02.2015 Dr.Saranya, post graduate student, Dept of Pharmacology, presented a paper on Anticonvulsant 94

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Participation In Academic/Scientific Events

Dr.Vineeth Alexander, postgraduate in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated in the monthly Quiz program conducted by the Scientific and Academic Forum in April 2014 and secured the first place. Dr.Chinmayee and Dr.Vishnu, Postgraduates, Department of Ophthalmology attended “Cadaveric workshop on aesthetic surgery” on 12.04.3014 at M. S. Ramaiah hospital, Bangalore. Dr.Chinmayee, Dr.Vishnu, Postgraduates, Department Of Ophthalmology participated in the CME “Uveitis of general ophthalmologist” by Pondicherry Ophthalmic Association on 11.05.2014. Dr. Krithiga, Postgraduate, Dept. of Community Medicine participated in a training course on ‘Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Health Protection’, conducted at Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore from 12.05.2014 to 16.05.2014. Dr. Arulraj, Dr. Varghese Mathew & Dr. YazhiniNeelambari, Postgraduates, Dept. of Pediatrics have undergone Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course conducted by Indian

Association of Paediatrics (IAP) at Trivandrum of Allergy, conducted at Chennai on 05.07.2014. Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, & 06.06.2014 and 07.06.2014. Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen Post Graduates, Dept. Dr.Vineeth Alexander, Dr. Varghese Louis, of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘South Zone Dr. Varunn.M.D, Dr. Roshan Kumar.M, Chest PG CME’, which was organized by Institute Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen.M.M, Postgraduates, of thoracic medicine, Chetpet and Department of Department of Pulmonary Medicine, attended the Respiratory Medicine, Madras Medical College, Pondicherry Chest society meeting titled, ‘Diffi- conducted at Chennai between 13.09.2014 and 14.09.2014. cult Asthma’ on 08.06.2014. Dr. Fredrick Stephen, Dr. Hema priya, Dr. Krithiga and Dr. Ramya M. R, Final year postgraduates from Dept. of Community Medicine attended a workshop on ‘Dissertation Writing’ at MGMC & RI organized by MEU from 09.06.2014 to 11.06.2014.

Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen, Dr. Varunn.M.D, Dr.Roshan Kumar, Dr.Pariventhan, Dr.Mohammed Washid, Dr.Aarthi, Post Graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attendedthe Pondicherry Chest society meeting on 12.10.14 – ‘Flip side of COPD management’.

Dr. Nancy, Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology attended CME on “Oculoplasty” Dr. Diego Edwin, Dr. Sukanya S and Dr. Valentina at RIO GOH, Egmore, Chennai on 21.06.2014. Y, post-graduates, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Recent advances in diagnosis Dr. HemaPriya, Dr. Ramya M. R., Dr. Fredrick of Tuberculosis” conducted by Department Stephen, postgraduate students, Dept. of Community of Microbiology, IGMC & RI, Chest Clinic, Medicine attended a workshop on ‘Epidemiological Pondicherry and Department of Health & Family Research Course (ERC): Workshop on Principles Welfare on 31.10.14 at IGMC & RI, Pondicherry. and Practice of Epidemiology’ at Community Health Training Centre, Christian Medical College, Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Varunn.M.D , Vellore between 7.7.14 and 19.7.14. Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen, Dr. Roshan Kumar, Post Graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Dr Jenny S Varrughese, Dr Sandra E Mathews attended a CME ‘Endobronchial Ultrasound and Dr. BehananSanthosh, Post Graduate students, (EBUS) 2014’, which was organized by department Department of DVL, attended the conference of Pulmonary Medicine, Apollo hospital, Chennai, CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 conducted at Chennai on 2.11.14. and 9.8.14 Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Dr. Amruthkumar & Dr. G. Madhu, Dept of Dr.MuhamedKamaludeen, Dr. Varunn.M.D Dr. Anesthesiology attended “ Eurocaps “ – in New Roshan Kumar, Post Graduates, Department Delhi from 4.09.14 to 14.09.14. of Pulmonary Medicine attended a National Pulmonologist conference ‘NAPCON 2014’ which Dr.Vignesh, Dr.Arulraj, Dr.Ramkumar, was organized by S. N. Medical College, Agra (UP) Dr.Preethi, Dr.YazhiniNeelambari, Post Graduates, & Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh (UP), Dept of Pediatrics attended the KovaiNeocon 2014 conducted at Agra from 20.11.14 and 23.11.14. at Kovai Medical Centre Hospital, Coimbatore from 19.09.14 to 21.09.14. Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Dr.MuhamedKamaludeen, Dr. Varunn M.D Dr. D r. K u s u m a Srividhya R a d h i k a , Roshan Kumar, Post Graduates, Department Dr.CharlyChacko Joseph, DrDalenaMerin of Pulmonary Medicine attended a ClinicoMathew, DrVamseeKiranLakkam, Dr.Sruthi Pathological meet, organized by the department Arunkumar, Dr. Hussain Ahmed, Dr. Senthil of Pulmonary Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Kumar , Dr. Shyamsundar, Dr. Balaji, Dr. Arjun Medical Sciences on 5.12.14. Ashok, Dr. Ramsesh, Dr. Chandan Paul, Dept of Anesthesiology attended a CME on basic of on Dr. Arulraj, Dr. Arunkrishna, Dr. Varghese Mechanical Ventilation held at Indira Gandhi Mathew, Dr. Vigneshwaran , Postgraduates, Medical College on 21.09.14. Department of Pediatrics attended the IMA conference at Karaikal on 13.12.14. Dr. Varunn.M.D , Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen Dr.Anuja Varghese, Dr.BehananSanthosh, Post Graduates, Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine attended a ‘CME on current perspectives in the and Dr. Sandra Eliza Mathew, post-graduates of management of airway allergy’, which was organized Dept. of DVL attended a peripheral posting in by department of Pulmonary Medicine, Chettinad Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Medical College, Chennai, and Indian Academy

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Chengalpet for training in tertiary care management of Leprosy.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and Dr.Aarthi, Post Graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended a CME conducted by Pondicherry Chest society on 8.02.15.

Mr.M.Lenin, Research scholar, Department of Biochemistry attended “CME & Hands on training Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, in PCR” in 8.1.15 and 9.1.15, at KAPV Govt. and Dr.MuhamedKamaludeen Post Graduates, Medical collegeTiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘Ramachandra Respiratory Rapid Review’ (RRRR), Dr.Jervin Mano, Post graduate student, Dept of which was organized by the Department of Pharmacology attended an ‘Advanced workshop on Pulmonary Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical Bioavailability and Bioequivalence studies’ conducted College, Chennai on 14.2.15 and 15.2.15. by Chettinad Medical College &Research Institute and Azidus Laboratories Chennai between 9.1.15 Dr. Haarika V.B., Dr. Ajay Prakaash T.R., and 10.1.15 Dr. Sumathi Sri, Dr. Sridhar Sangaigh, and Dr. AijasMoidu Post Graduates, Dept., of Paediatrics Dr.M.Arthi, and Dr. S. Ramkumar, Post Graduate, attended EAST Coast Pedicon 2015, Conference Community Medicine, participated as External attended on 1.03.15. Monitor in IPPI 2015 round 1on 18.1.15 and round 2 on 22.2.15 and covered Perambalur district, Postgraduates of DVL, Dr.Girlly, Dr.Ben George, Tamilnadu. Dr.BehananSanthosh and Dr.Sandra Eliza Mathew, attended a CME on paediatric Dermatology in Dr. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, JIPMER, Puducherry on 1.3.15. Dr.MuhamedKam, Dr. Varunn.M.D, and Dr.RoshanKumar.M, Post Graduates, Department Dr.Barathane D., Dr. Jervin Mano, Dr.Saranya of Pulmonary Medicine attended a ‘Pleural update R, and Dr. Sumina S, Post graduate students , Dept 2015’ CME, which was conducted by Apollo of Pharmacology attended an in house seminar Hospitals at Chennai on 25.1.15. on LCMS conducted by Waters and Dept of Pharmacology, MGMCRI on 5.3.15. Postgraduates of DVL, Dr.Dharani, Dr.Girlly, Dr.Nithya, Dr.Shobana and Dr.Jenny, attended a Dr.Varunn.M.D, Dr.RoshanKumar.M, CME titled ‘Update on HIV & AIDS’ conducted postgraduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine in Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital & attended a ‘RNTCP State level conference’ which Research Centre, Ariyur, Puducherry on 30.01.15. was organized by department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Dr.Varunn.M.D and Dr.Roshan Kumar. M, final Research Institute, Pondicherry on 25.03.15. year postgraduates, Department of Pulmonary Dr. Vivek, Dr. Hussain, Dr. Aravindraj, and Dr. Medicine participated in ‘RESPIQUIZ 2015’ on 31.1.15 at SMVMCH, Pondicherry which SiyamSundar, Department of Anaesthesiology, was organized under the auspices of Academy of attended CME & workshop on Thoracic Anesthesia Respiratory Medicine, Mumbai. OLV conducted in CMC Vellore held on 28.03.15. Postgraduates of DVL, Dr.Dharani, Dr.Girlly, Dr.Ben George, and Dr.Sathya attended a Dermatopathology CME in Sri Manakula Vinayakar Medical College & Hospital on 2.2.15.

Miscellany

Dr. Varghese Louis, Postgraduate, Department of Pulmonary Medicine represented the PG basketball team for the annual intra-college sports day and secured first place in the tournament.

Dr.Davis Thomas and Dr. Niranjan, postgraduates, Department of ENT attended “QUAESTIO ENT” Dr.Varunn.M.D, Postgraduate, Department of held between25.01.15 and 26.01.15 at PSG Institute Pulmonary Medicine was selected as the Student’s of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore. wing secretary of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Blood Donors club, which was inaugurated on 14.06.14 Dr. Sruthi, Dr. Dalena, Dr. Vamsee, Dr. Radhika, on the occasion of World Blood Donor’s day. Dr. Madhu, Dr. Anusha, Dr. Amruth, and Dr. Vivek, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended UG NEWS Ramachandra Anesthesia Continuing Medical Education (RACE-2015) in Chennai held between TALENTIA 2014 6.2.15 and 8.2.15. Sports day , Literature & debate and Fine

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to the afternoon classes having been suspended for the time. We had a variety of events meticulously planned out……along with a few new ideas that had been tried out for the first time. Extempore: An event that is quintessential…having been a part of the Literature & debate events from the very beginning, this year we had 23 eager orators. Dr.A.N.Uma and Dr.PrasantNayak provided their expertise and the winners were chosen…Mahesh (Ryz) and Haranchal (Sz) won the first place and SreeSooriya (Kz) won the second. Dumb Charades Prelims were held with a massive number…72 participoants – 24 teams. 9 made it to the finals. All the artists of MGMC had gathered in the FM department to showcase their talents…Sketching and painting and a new event- make up, these were the events held to test the creative minds. They also had interesting themes – goth, peacock, fire and water. Block and Tackle: 13 participants went through a tough session of “block” and “tackle” under the able supervision of Dr. Parthanandi and Dr. SimaBiswas. Sumedha (Xz) came first, Bhavithra(Ryz) came second and Haranchal (Sz) came third. Dumb Charades finals were held with Dr. Manimekalai and Dr. Prabhakaran as judges. 3 teams won after 3 intense rounds of testing their acting and interpreting skills. Two written events – HAIKU writing( a 17 syllable poem on the topics- Romance, Anonymous and Nostalgia) and Letters to Nowhere were conducted. Mehendi – hands adorned with intricate designs, Clay modeling – from human organs to a bright minion park…models of everything and anything, face painting – vampires, werewolves and the much rarer nephilim could be seen lounging casually in the demo room. What’s the Good Word: an event which was a chance for the walking encyclopedias to prove their intellectual provess….A total of 47 teams participated. Pictionary: 32 teams took part. The event turned out to be pretty confusing, after a lot of funny moments and glitches…the winners were picked. Four pictures: A popular and trending online game…it was met with a lot of enthusiasm. We had a whopping 65 teams! Jewellery making with a variety of crystals and beads was a new event. Wealth out of waste- papers, plastic cups, used beakers and straws were recycled to create something beautiful. Vegetable carving…roosters, peacocks, ships were created from vegetables. Spin – A – Yarn: Story telling time…a few really funny tales were told on stage with the hints provided. Quiz prelims were held with a round of trivia about music, movies and of course…books! Rangoli, Floral arrangement – Onam style…the corridors were decked in colors. Nail art and hair coloring were the other two events. Take –home events…T-shirt designing and pot painting were also judged. The finals of Four Pictures and Quiz marked the end of the eventful week! The whole student body had assembled for the two final events…delicious aroma wafted from the demo room, as participants displayed their skillful cooking. And the highlight was the “ PANI PURI “ – eating

competition…needless to say, it was quite a week indeed!

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“Talentia ‘14”, the two day fest organized by the “Xanthronz” was held in the college grounds on the 26th and 27th of April 2014. This year, the cultural porogramme was themed on the “Hawaiin Luau Party” and it was brought out remarkably by the décor – the lighting and background provided a natural ambience and the guests were welcomed with seashell necklaces and leis…refreshment was provided with tender coconut drinks! There was also a Hawaiin themed entrance, complete with a “Hula” model! The first day of the fest featured a medley of events, presided over by our Vice Chancellor, Dr. K.R.Sethuraman. It started off with the prize distribution for all the talented winners of the Literature & debate and Fine arts events. This was followed by Mime – a special performance by the Sternarsterz. Solo Dance was next Pallavi (Xz) second and Akshada(kz) third. Then the younger guests- children of the members of faculty gave a special performance! After the dinner break, Themed dance was held…Xanthronz came first, Sternarsterz second. Then came the much- awaited event of the day…Fashion show. This year’s theme was “Mazai” – African Culture, and the stage was lit up by the dazzling colours and the exotic prints of the Amazon. A special ramp walk by the judges marked the end of the first day. On the second day, the Dean of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry was the honorary guest of the day. The first event of the day was the duet dance. Again our dancers gave a mesmerizing performance. Pallavi and Sumedha (Xz) came first, Thushitha and Sivaranjanee(Sz) came second and Akshadha and Vinithra( KZ) came third. Then came the event of the day – the “Prism launch”. A modern- day Hagrid arrived on his motorcycle carrying a bundle of freshly printed copies of the “PRISM ‘14” onto the stage…and as the chief guest flipped open the magazine, the sky was set ablaze with a firework show. The overall prizes were distributed next and the “Xanthronz” triumphed. After dinner, we were serenaded by the bands from all the batches along with a special performance by the college band. The last event marking the end of the two-day programme was the non-themed dance. Xanthronz gave a parting guest performance.

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Extra currucular activities

II MBBS Vth semester students participated in National Level Quiz Program in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka on 27.9.14. MeenaR,Soundharya, 97

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth master for this year was Dr.Padmavathi S, Assistant Professor. The finalists participated enthusiastically and gave a positive feedback at the end about the event. At the end team from JIPMER won the first place and received a cash prize of Rs 3000.The 2nd (cash prize of Rs 2000/-) & 3rd (cash prize of Rs.1000/-) places were secured by the teams from PIMS & MAPIMS respectively. The Prizes & certificates were distributed to the winners by our HOD, Prof K Manimekalai.

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Nandhini P and JeyaPrakash participated in quiz to prevent AIDS and minimize the stigma of the & exited in Semi final round. affected victims. Dr.RajkumarPatil, faculty member, Dept of Community Medicine, organized and conducted rally on the occasion of “World AIDS Day” on 1.12.14 in which a student rally was held from “City Centre, MGMC&RI” to Gandhi Thidal Beach road to spread awareness on the approaches 98

Mr. Aravind Doss, III year student was awarded 3rd in elocution competition conducted by Directorate of Health & Family welfare. The competition was conducted to sensitize the public on female infanticide in September 2014.

The 5th of September! A day celebrated as a tribute to the selfless and valuable contributions made by our teachers. We the Sternarzterz (Batch of 2011), took the pleasure in commemorating the “Teacher’s Day Celebration-2014” with the guidance of our beloved Prof. Partha Nandi, Staff Advisor for student, MGMC&RI. Our teachers, who are no less than celebrities, walked the red carpet and were warmly welcomed by the students with roses and a photo session. The festivity kick-started with a small video clip that portrayed how much our teachers mean to us. Following this, awards were given to the teachers who were voted as the favorites by our students themselves. One student from every batch took the opportunity to express their love and gratitude for their teachers, which warmed our teachers hearts even more. Our loving Prof.A.R.Srinivasan gave us an enjoyable minimusical treat which left us all awestruck.

Dr. Vishnoukumaar aged 25 years a native of Pondicherry belonging to MGMCRI MBBS batch of 2006 has done it differently; a doctor and an engineer. He liked electronics, physiology and computers and mechanics. Physiology because of the bodily mechanisms involved.Dr. Vishnoukumaar started feeding his brain-child in true earnest by preparing for U.S. examinations like GRE and TOEFL from the 2nd year onwards to enter an M.S. programme in bio-medical engineering. He joined the course in 2012 at the University of Texas at Dallas, USA and completed the course with a thesis titled, ‘Noveltechnique in sleep apnoea monitoring’. He obtained a renowned scholarship After the students, the stalwarts of our institutionin the second year. This August, 2014 he is to join a Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Ph.D programme in neural engineering. Balaji Vidyapeeth, Prof.S.Krishnan, Dean of Intercollegiate Pharmacology Quiz Administration, Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean-PG Competition - 2014 Studies & Research and Prof.K.A.Narayan, ViceThe Department of Pharmacology organized an Principal, MGMC&RI shared us the importance intercollegiate Pharmacology quiz competition of the day and of a teacher. The fun games were on September 19th 2014for the undergraduate the highlight of the day, as we saw enthusiastic medical students. There were totally 32 teams (2 participation from the teachers, which turned out to students per team) from other colleges in and be fun for both the teachers and us. The celebration around Puducherry.There were 23 teams from our concluded as our teachers left the hall with smiles on college. To select 5 out of 23 teams from our college their faces which filled our hearts. - Penned down an intra-college preliminary test was conducted on by students 18th September 2014. These 5 teams along with the 32 teams from other colleges participated in Adrena ‘14 Awards the intercollegiate prelims held on 19th September Overall winner by MGMCRI Students in Adrena at 11am.The intercollegiate prelims questions were With the blessings from the Honorable Chairman contributed by Dr. Sudarcodi, Assistant Professor which helped us to select the 5 best teams out of the of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Shri. M. K. Rajagopalan best. The 5 finalists on the stage were fromMahatma and the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Gandhi Medical College & RI (MGMCRI), Indira Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, the students were permitted Gandhi Medical College & RI (IGMCRI) and by the Dean of Administration, Prof.S. Krishnan JIPMER, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute and the Vice-Principal, MGMCRI, Prof. K. A. of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS) and Pondicherry Narayan to participate in ADRENA ‘14, which Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).The quiz took place from 5th to 9th of September, held in 99

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Other Highlights MAY Day Celebrations 2014

“May Day” also called the International Worker’s Day was celebrated in a grand manner last year, and this year it witnessed another milestone. The Institution has taken another step in ensuring that the employee welfare is taken care of. Our Respected Chairman wanted the celebration to be conducted every year. The personnel department under the guidance of the Sr. Personnel Manager, Mr. Balamukundan and Personal Secretary Mrs. Asha Sureshbabu organized a special programme for all the workers at 8:30 a.m. on the 1st of May

the Educational Expo conducted by Dinakaran, the daily belonging to Sun TV group. The three day Educational Expo was held between 25th and 27th April 2014 at Anthoniyar Hall, Pondicherry. SBV was allotted a stall, and various courses available for the students who had passed Higher Secondary were highlighted. Educational counseling was provided by the faculty of IGIDS and KGNC. The programme was co-ordinated by Ms.Sudharshana, Public Relations Officer of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. The programme was well attended by nearly 3000 students along with their parents. A memento was presented to SBV at the valediction.

Farewell to Prof.Selvasundari

Prof.Selvasundari, after her more than one decade of service as Professor, formerly HOD, Department of Ophthalmology at MGMCRI, was given a warm felicitation and farewell on her retirement of service on 30.04.2014. Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry. With tremendous support from the management and under the relentless guidance of our Prof. Partha Nandi, Staff Advisor for Students, MGMCRI. The strong dedication and supervision of Dr. Mugunthan, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and our Physical Trainer, Mr. Saravanan was noteworthy. It was an absolute ‘stand out performance’ by the students of MGMC&RI, as our college bagged the overall trophy. The event saw keen participation of 43 colleges, but what’s remarkable is that, it is for the ‘second time’ our college has walked away with this prestigious title. We were crowned the winners in Football, Music, Fashion Show and overall in Literature and Fine art events. It was a tremendous display of coordination, talent and unity by our students which was the main reason that paved our path towards success. inter-college competition for sports

Dr. Partha Nandi, Staff Advisor for the student, MGMCRI, facilitated and monitored participation of undergraduate student’s inter-college competition for sports in Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College. MGMCRI won Badminton Championship and Table Tennis Championship. Mr. Sudhan from 2010 MBBS batch and Mr.

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VarunChakrabarty from 2012 MBBS batch won the best players’ awards in Badminton and Table Tennis respectively.

Anatomy quiz competition

Ms.SreePriyanka, Mr.Pratyush, Mr. Lochan and Mr.Balasubramanyam of I MBBS 2014-15 batch participated in the Anatomy quiz competition organized by the Karpakam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore on 13.03.15.At the end of preliminary elimination round, out of 88 students from 22 Medical colleges, only 6 medical colleges representing 2 students each were selected. Out of 6 selected, ours is the only private Medical institution and the remaining 5 were Government institutions. Ms.SreePriyanka and Mr.Pratyush successfully contested in the puzzles, riddles and tricky trap quiz programs and were judged for the fourth position and were awarded memento and all the four students were given certificate of participation. Dean, Prof.S.Krishnan and Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.R.Sethuraman appreciated student’s endeavor and congratulated all the four students for bringing laurel to our institute MGMCRI.

2014 at the Hospital- I block. All the workers of the Institute including clerical staff, technicians and attenders were invited to attend the function. Sr. Personnel Manager welcomed and addressed the gathering with an inspiring speech about employee importance and about man power. He also explained about the importance of cordial relationships with employees. Dean, Prof. Krishnan.S was the guest of the day. RMO, Dr. Lakshmana Perumal enlightened and encouraged the employees about maintaining the workmanship quality. The Medical superintendent, Dr. Nirmal Coumare addressed the crowd, inspiring them to work in unity towards fulfilling the vision and mission of the Institution. The function ended with the Asst. Personnel Officer reciting a Tamil poem telling about unity with diversity. All the workers were given special gifts on behalf of the Chairman of SBV.

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Conducted An Awareness Programme of Body Donation (Moksha) With Cuddalore Junior Chamber International Members Meet at

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Cuddalore on 02.05.2014 In that day Handbills were distributed to their members more than 150 peoples were participated in that Occasion and members were interacted effectively and 10 of them were registered their name for body donation. On the behalf of MGMCRI , Mrs. Sudharsana received will form from the president of JCI, and the team of healthcare services involved in activities of MOKSHA effectively.

Independence Day Celebrations 2014

The 69th Independence Day of our Mother India was celebrated with respect and fervor at MGMCRI. The program started with distribution of Indian National Flag badges and brief introductorywelcome address by a member of student council, MGMCRI, which follows Guard of Honor to the Dignitaries and hoisting of flag by V.C., Prof. K.R. Sethuraman accompanied by the Dean of MGMCRI, Principals of Dental and Nursing Colleges with National Anthem being played simultaneously. The program followed by a few patriotic song by the students of nursing college, speech by a student of MGMCRI and Independence Day speech by Vice Chancellor. The program ended with high tea and distribution sweets. Everyone disperse with high spirit of patriotism in them.As a part of MGMCRI Employees’ welfare Incentive Scheme 2013-2014, Sekar D, OT Assistant‘s son Anandheswar S, Anbarasan G, Plumber’s daughter Agalya A, Indira Gandhi P, Nursing Supervisor’s

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Republic day Day Celebrations 2015

The Republi Day of India was celebrated with respect and fervor at MGMCRI.

Transgender Column

The Festival :Transgender Film Festival 2014:

Sahodaran Community Oriented Health Development (SCOHD) & Progressive Writers Artists Association’s Puducherry Film Forum jointly organized “Transgender Film Festival” for two days 21st & 22nd June 2014 at Puducherry. Mr.S.Karuna, Miss. Sheethal, President of SCOHD Society, Famous documentary film Director & film Eminent Documentary Film Director and Editor B. Lenin, Dr. Ravichandran .S, Dep. Director of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute , Film Educator & Director M. Sivakumar, Writer S. Tamilselvan were present on the occasion. Representatives from Pondicherry AIDS Control society conveyed the greetings message from the Project Director Dr.Gurumoorthy.

The International AIDS Society (IAS) Ms. Sheethal participated as a representative of Pondicherry State attended the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 20th to 25th July 2014. Ms. Sheethal was given an award on the occasion of Worlds Woman’s day at Puducherry on 24.08.2014 for her tireless service for the Transgender society

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the streets, roads and infrastructure of the country. This campaign was officially launched on 2 October 2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself cleaned the road. It is India’s biggest ever cleanliness drive and 3 million government employees and school and college students of India participated in this event. Taking up the initiative, MGMCRI also took up the Clean India Mission on 15.11.2014 where all the faculty members, students, management, administration dept., transport dept, maintenance dept, housekeeping unit and many more divisions of the college actively took part and cleaned the

areas in and around the campus and roads, creating awareness among all that ‘Cleanliness is next to Society organized Miss Pillayarkuppam Contest at Godliness.’ Pillayarkuppam of Puducherry district on 13th May 2014 for the MSM and transgender Community. MGMCRI Opens New City Centre Nearly 42 transgender enrolled their name and. The City Centre of Mahatma Gandhi Medical Miss. Vaishu of Chennai was awarded for Ist Prize College & Research Institute, located at and recognized by Mr. Ranganath and II nd prize Thiruvalluvar Salai, Pillaithootam, Pondicherry was awarded by Police Superintend Mr. Subash was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister to Ms. Vaishnavi of Pondicherry and Ms. Priya of Puducherry Shri. N. Rangasamy in the of Erode, Tamilnadu was recognized by Inspector presence of Shri. Om Sakthi Sekar, MLA of the Constituency on 17.11.2014. The Chairman of Sri Gunasegaran for IIIrd Prize.. Balaji Educational and Charitable Public Trust Ms. Sheetal Nayak was awarded “Mercury Award” Shri. M.K. Rajagopalan, Vice-Chancellor of Sri by the Mercury TV channel on 16.11.2014, in a Balaji Vidyapeeth Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, Deanfunction held at Pondicherry Hotel Atithi for Research & PG Studies Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, the selfless service rendered for the cause of Dean- Prof. S. Krishnan, Medical Superintendent, transgendered community by Mr.Rajavelu, Social Prof. Nirmal Coumare, Deputy Director, Prof. S. Welfare Minister, Pondicherry. Ravichandran, Prof. Robinson Smile, Emeritus Professor, Dept. of Surgery, all heads of departments, Rotary Club faculty, management staff, Nursing Superintendent On the behalf of MGMC &RI our Deputy Director and many others were present for the function. The Dr.S.Ravichandran and the team of Health care City Centre will provide General, Specialty and services participated in installation function of Super Specialty health care including Medical and Rotary club of Koothapakkam on 04.07.2014. More Surgical Oncology, all under one roof and is the first than 300 peoples and club members were involved of its kind in Puducherry. City Centre will thus be in Health promotional activities. Five of their club a liaison between the patients of Pondicherry town members registered their names for body donation and MGMCRI. in that day and the Deputy Director received registered forms of Body Donation. The City Centre which is of corporate type will be a referral as well as treating centre for general ailments Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and super specialty health problems under one roof. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) General OPD services will function between 8.30 is a national campaign by the Government of am and 4.30 pm daily including E.C.G, Echo, Ultra India, covering 4041 statutory towns, to clean Sound and Laboratory services. Master Health 103

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth College and Research Institute on 20.03.2015. The 20-bedded unit situated adjacent to the Casualty will now provide better coordinated care round-theclock for victims of traffic accidents or patients with fractures or injuries in the head, spine or abdomen. The state-of-art equipment includes new versions of CT/MRI machines, ventilator support and an ambulance service. The hospital can now expect to improve upon survival chances of road traffic accident victims on Cuddalore-Pondy highway. Getting these victims into a hospital within the golden hour (one hour) of sustaining a traumatic injury can vastly improve survival rates and treatment outcomes. Though the general surgery and orthopaedic units will lead the management of the exclusive trauma surgery unit, the different forms of patient injuries will involve liaisons with many other specialties such as Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anaesthesiology and Maxillo facial Surgery. The MGMCRI has also launched a trauma toll line (18004251008).

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Check up packages is available here. Specialty and Super Specialty OPD services will be available on all days between 5 pm and 9 pm. In addition to the above, on all days City Centre also provides Music Medicine and Yoga Therapy consultations and sessions. Further City Centre will also serve as an Information Centre for the services of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and a booking centre for MRI and CT Scans.

Awards

Employees of MGMCRI participated in a sports meet conducted in December 2014 at JIPMER and got the runner up trophy in KABADDI, bringing laurels to MGMCRI.

MGMCRI Observed National Unity Day

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Vidhyapeeth took pride in observing the National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on the birth anniversary of Shri Sardar Valla bhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College organized a programme for administering the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to all students, staff and faculty on 31.10.2014. The faculty and students took the solemn pledge with utmost dedication and devotion and with the idea of spreading the message of Unity, Safety and Security. It was supervised by the office of the Dean. All the batches were administered the pledge at 11.00am on 31.10.2014.

All around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. Make it happen is the theme for 2015. It signifies encouraging effective action for advancing and recognizing all women.

by Mrs. R. Bhuvaneswari, Tutor and Mrs. Kala Varathan, Student, Dept of Music Therapy. Mrs. Rajeswari, Asso.Prof. of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College welcomed the gathering. Ms. Lakshya introduced all the guest invitees. Dr.D.Sharmila, District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore was the chief guest. She spoke on women’s health and violence against women. Prof. Jayanthi Ravichandran, Head of English department, St.Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore addressed the gathering regarding Women’s empowerment and female infanticide. Ms.Bhuvaneshwari, Social Welfare Officer felicitated the gathering. She placed a request that MGMCRI should take steps to create an awareness among public regarding female infanticide. Her speech was followed by Mr.Ramamurthy, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore. He spoke about more suicidal rate among females.

Women’s cell of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Commemorated the International Women’s day on 7th March 2015. An Awareness Rally was organized from Anna Stadium, Cuddalore to Pudupalayam, Dr.Ravichandran.S, Deputy Director, MGMCRI Cuddalore. Program started with an invocation addressed the gathering. He insisted that all

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Superintendent and Management staff from SBV participated. Followed by this an awareness rally was inaugurated by all guest invitees. It started from Anna stadium proceeded through the main streets of Cuddalore and finally ended up at, Pudupalayam in Cuddalore. All the constituent college students participated and held Placards based on the various aspects pertaining to women’s welfare. Mrs. Sudharshana, PRO and the Department of Health Care Services coordinated this Programme.

Faculty Night

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth President Mr.D.S.Sakthivel, Local Administration Minister Mr.Pannerselvam, Speaker Mr.Sabapathy, Ex.MP. Mr.Ramadoss honoured our Deputy Director Dr.Ravicandran by giving “Manithaneya Maruthuva Semmal Virudhu” for improving the Transgender’s Quality of Life by recruiting them in SBV University, and adoption of Rural villages, providing free services. Also Ms.K.Sheethal “I

“Block Executive got honoured from the Judge Mr.Sethumuruga Boopathy. Speaker Mr.Sabapathy for enlightening the Transgender Community.

Employees Welfare Day Celerbrations -31.01.2015

The success story of MGMCRI has always been the hard work of its dear employees and so in order to honor them we have been conducting “The Employee welfare function” consecutively for the past three years and this year to make it even better we also conducted a Sports and Rangoli competition for the employees to entertain and motivate them, the welfare day function was conducted on the 13th of February 2015 at ADR Mahal, the function was enlightened by the presence of our honorable chairman Shri. M.K. Rajagopalan, he was welcomed by the staffs &union members of MGMCRI with garlands and crackers, the chairman gave a heartfelt talk on the how much of success MGMCRI has risen to and thanked the employees for their sincerity towards the institute and he also talked about the 250 MBBS students intake that the institution has achieved, the Sr. Personnel Manager ,Mr. Balamukundan.S welcomed the gathering, Dr. Ravichandran.S, the Additional Director, Dr. Sethuraman.K.R., Vice Chancellor felicitated the crowd, the winners of both the Sports and Rangoli Competition were given prices and mementos. Human Rights Council The vote of thanks was given by the Assistant On February 21st, Human Rights Council celebrated Personnel Officer Mrs. Zaibunesha Begum, who their Annual Day Celebration at Gandhi Thidal, thanked all the members of the various committees, Beach Road, Pondicherry. Human Rights Council Management Staffs and also Mrs. Asha Suresh Every person needs to take one day away from routine. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future, jobs and family. That day came on 7th Feb 2015 from 6.30 pm onwards at Le Pondy resort at Puducherry as “FACULTY NIGHT” where the stage was set for every faculty members to explore their cultural and inbuilt talents. Faculty enthusiastically participated in karaoke singing, dancing, instruments play, etc and also enjoyed the lovely dinner. The Chairman of SBV, Shri MK Rajagopalan honoured three Emeritus Professors, namely Prof.Robinson Smiles, Dept. of Surgery, Prof.Sudha Rao, Dept. of Anatomy and Prof.Selvasundari, Department of Ophthalmology with the ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ for the selfless service to the society and for fostering an excellent academic wisdom to the medical students and medical fraternity. The faculty members thanked the Chairman and all the management staffs who worked hard with the Organizing team for making the night a sensational one.

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Babu, Personal Secretary to Chairman and Mr. of for their sincere services to the institution, the Kannan Aiyar, General Manager (F&O) for the employees names are as follows : success of the program. Ms.Zaibunesha Begum- Assistant Personnel The employees were given the opportunity to bring Officer, Mr.Vijay.A- Foreman Electrical, out their talents through the culturals organized by Ms.Amudha.V- Clerk, Ms.Jayalakshmi.N- OT the Management which was a source of fun and Tech, Mr.Arokiaraj.S- Housekeeping In Charge, relaxation and a special dinner was also arranged as a Mr.Raja.S- Driver, Mr.Murugaiyan.S- Ortho good will gesture by the management. This year the Plaster, Ms.Suguna.M, Ms.Pazhaniammal.H and following employees were given away cash awards Mr.Murugaiyan.M – Attenders.

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Staff Nurses MGMCRI In- service education programme for staff nurses of MGMC& RI

On 16/04/14, in co-ordination with BD Medical Surgical Systems, Mr. T. Jayavelan, areas sales manager, presented a topic on “Basic steps in I.V cannulation” and were taken to the medical simulation centre for practical session. Mr. T. Jayavelan demonstrated the steps of I.V cannulation and re-demonstration was taken from the staff nurses.

On 08.05.14, nurses meet with Deputy Director, Medical Superintendent and Nursing Superintendent was held at the conference hall between 2p.m to 4p.m (I floor). Mrs. Amir Alikan Asmath, Mrs. Ruth Vijayakumari Ebenezer, Mrs. Prema Rajasekaran, Mrs. Chandra Sivasubramanian, DNS, ANS, Nurse Educator, Department Chief Nurse and Nursing Supervisors participated in the meeting. The meeting was been emphasized regarding the measures to be taken and focused towards the improvement of the patient’s safety and nursing care.

On 23/04/14 in co-ordination with the BSN medical Pvt.Ltd, Mr. Venkatraman, District Manager and Mr. K. Manivannan, sales manager, Focusing on the theme the International Nurses presented a topic on “Wound Care Management”. day celebration -2014 was commemorated on 19.05.14 with the support of Dr. S. Kamalam, On 23/04/14, Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar. M, Director of Nursing and the KGNC faculty Assistant Professor and I.C.U incharge (Dept of members. Mrs. Amir Alikan Asmath (Nursing Anesthesiology) emphasized and presented a topic Superintendent), delivered the welcome speech. on “the selection and care of Enteral feeding”. At Dr. S. Kamalam, Director of Nursing, unfolded the the end of the session post-test was conducted for theme and recited Florence Nightingale Pledge. the staff nurses. Prof. K. R. Sethuraman (Vice-Chancellor), was the special guest of the day who kindled the spirits JIPMER conducted GFATM training for two of all, through his motivational speech. Dr. Nirmal days in the month of April, on HIV/AIDS at college Coumare (Medical Superintendent) and Dr. of nursing, Puducherry. In view of this program Lakshmana Perumal (Residential Medical Officer), two ANM’s were deputed namely Kavitha & felicitated the gathering. Prizes were distributed to Poorniammal attended the training program. the winners(both staff nurses and KGNC faculty) who participated in the various events such as In view of International Nurses Day celebration, musical chair, chess, carom, drawing, dance, song, various events such as musical chair, chess, carom, poster, extempore and procedure competition. Mrs. drawing, dance, song, poster, extempore and I. Therasa (Assistant Nursing Superintendent) procedure competition were conducted for the staff rendered vote of thanks. The program ended with nurses on 5th, 6th and 7th May, for the staff nurses of various cultural events. This day was a memorable one for the entire nursing fraternity. MGMC & RI.

On 29.05.14, Venkateswara Medical College of control nurse, nursing supervisors, theatre nurses Nursing conducted a CNE program on “Prevention attended the conference which was very effective and of Hospital acquired pressure ulcer”. In view of this informative. program two staff nurses namely Mr. Mohilarasan and Mr. Ramesh were deputed to attend the program. Nursing Documentation was presented by Mrs. J. Deepa, MSc (N), Nurse Educator on 25.06.14 for To attain proficiency in interpreting ECG, a theory the staff nurses. At the end of the session, blood class was arranged on 04.06.14 and presented by Dr. transfusion checklist was explained and doubts were Anand Monickam,(in-charge of medical simulation clarified by the department chief nurse, Mr. Kingsle centre). The in-charge staff nurses from the respective Kishore Coumar. Newly printed registers such as wards attended the class. casualty, OPD and nominal registers were shown to the staff nurses and explained in detail regarding On 11.06.14, in co-ordination with BD-Medical documentation by the nursing superintendent. At Surgical Systems, Mr. Siva- area sales manager, the end of the session, certificates was issued for the presented a topic on “Prevention of Needle stick staff nurses those who have attended Bio-shields, injuries” for the staff nurses. “Disinfection and Sterilization” by the nursing superintendent. On 18.06.14, Dr. Jagan presented a topic on To improve competency in interpreting ECG, “Nursing Informatics 101”, for the staff nurses. on 07/07/14 a theory class(II session) and practical Third semester MBBS students were posted in session was arranged and presented by Dr. Medical Simulation Centre to learn practical skills AnandMonickam,(in-charge of medical simulation in all specialities of Medicine from 27th May until centre). The in-charge staff nurses from the respective 20th June 2014 (from 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m). A wards attended the class. bedside basic nursing skill class was arranged and On 09/07/14“Preventing I.V complications” was taken for five MBBS students in F4 (female medical ward). The following nursing skills was taken by emphasized by Mr. Siva (Regional sales manager) of Mrs. J. Deepa, MSc (N), Nurse Educator: General 3M-Minesota Mining Manufacturing Health Care ward/room bedmaking, Patient positions, Patient for the staff nurses. transfer from bed to trolley and vice versa, Using a On 14/07/14, a group of 14 students from VII glucometer, Common bandage techniques, Using a nebulizer, Using an insulin syringe to administer semester MBBS students were taught and shown them insulin medication, Wearing cap, mask, gown & the different types of biomedical wastes generated in gloves, Demonstrate contents of a typical tray-(bone our hospital, how they are handled and disposed. A marrow biopsy tray). Queries were clarified at the brief overview of the role of HICC-Hospital Infection Control Committee was discussed in the session. end of the session. Another group of about 20 students were taken to Indian Medical Association, Tamilnadu State the injection OPD & shown regarding the needle Branch-Paramedical wing, 10th Zonal meet (East)- destroyer and disposal of syringes and injections. We all can and we will- let this be our guiding path, Registers were shown and explained in detail. conducted conference and workshop on “Practical JIPMER conducted GFATM training for two days aspects in Nursing care” on 21.06.14 at Krishnaswamy Engineering College between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In view in the month of July/August, on HIV/AIDS at college of this, nearly 15-20 staff nurses including nurse of nursing, Puducherry. In view of this program two educator, assistant nursing superintendent, infection

On 21.05.14, Mr. V. Sridharan and Mr. R. Balamanikandan (Roche Diabetes Care), presented and demonstrated regarding ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA (self-monitor of blood glucose) for the staff nurses. To have an increased awareness of improving the safety of the I.V drug therapy presentation was done by Mrs. J. Deepa, Nurse Educator, with the co-ordination of Baxter company. Mr. Aravind Sahayaraj, Key account manager demonstrated the Mini-Bag plus for the staff nurses. The session was informative. 108

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ANM’s were deputed namely Ms. Vasanthi&Ms. Pondicherry City Center inauguration was Subhashini attended the training program. commenced on 17.11.14. In view of this, Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath (NS) Mrs. Deonisia Philip (DNS) On 16/07/14, In co-ordination with BD Medical & Mrs. S. Uma (ANS) attended the function. Surgical Systems, Mr. T. Jayavelan, areas sales manager, presented a topic on “Prevention of Needle In view of educational visit, two candidates Stick Injuries” and at the end of the session. Mr. namely Mrs. Priya and Mrs. Pramila pursues MSc T. Jayavelandemonstrated how to use the sharp (N) in PSG college of Nursing & working as nurse (container) collector and hub cutter and proper way educators visited MGMC & RI on 20.11.14 and shared job responsibilities. of disposal. Mrs.JupithaBegam, nurse educator/product Mrs. I. Therasa (ANS), Mrs. Uma (I.C nurse), specialist, NIC- South, emphasized on the NABH Sumala, Poonguzahali & Gomathi (staff nurses) standards & Qualities of a nurse for the staff nurses. participated in “Good Nutrition Practices” in MEU Mr. Manikandan, area sales manager focused and class room. highlighted on their company products. CPR class was arranged & conducted in the Staff nurses namely Esther. Y (nursing supervisor), medical simulation center by Dr. Anand Monickam. EppaEzhil Rani (ICU in-charge) Dhiviya (Dialysis At the end of the session, post-test was conducted. in-charge) andSumala (staff nurse-MICU) attended the computer practical class in the IT department Global Health Groups Nursing Directorate based on Hospital Information System taken by Mr. organized National Nursing Conference “Theatre Ramji-IT in-charge. on Stage” hosted by Operation Theatre Nursing Team with the theme “Bringing Operating Theatre In order to attain competent skill in interpreting Nurses to visibility with Hidden Pearls- Their Role ECG, on 08.10.14, an ECG class was presented by & Commitment”. In view of this six candidates Dr. Anand Monickam, Junior Resident, for staff attended on 23.11.14 between 8 a.m to 6 p.m in nurses in the medical simulation center. Chennai. Mr. Karthick and Mr. Prabu (Bio-Medical Department), demonstrated “How to use the E.C.G machine” for the staff nurses. At the end of the session, NIPRO-South company & Hand Hygiene certificates were issued for the staff nurses. The following candidates namely Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator), Mr. Kishore (Dept. Chief Nurse), Ms.S. Arivukkarasi (ICN), Mrs. Dhivya, Mrs. Vennila (I.C nurses) & Ms. Niveda (staff nurse) attended a seminar on “Knowledge Management in Health Care & Information Science” in the Central Library lecture hall between 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator), attended a training program organized by the Women’s Empowerment Unit of SBV on “Women’s Life Safety-Physical & Emotional Self Defense Awareness” in the II floor lecture hall between 2.30 p.m to 4 p.m.

Medical simulation center commemorated an inauguration of the International Training center (ITC) of American Heart Association (AHA) on 25.11.14 at 10.30 a.m in MGMC & RI college block. In view of this, various cadres from nursing department participated. Mrs. Amir Alikhana Asmath (NS), Mrs. Danakala (NS), Mrs. Chandra (NS), Mrs. Ruth (NS), Mrs. Glaxie (DNS), Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) attended medical audit meeting on 25.11.14 between 2 p.m to 4 p.m. I. Therasa (ANS) focused on Death checklist for the staff nurses in D2 lecture hall. State level conference on “Best Practices in Nursing Triad- Education, Practice & Research” was organized by K.G.N.C. In view of this, many nurses attended the conference.

Mrs. S. Kiruba and Mrs. T. Manimala (Nursing Supervisors) successfully completed BLS training Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore program on 4.11.14 in the medical simulation center. (DCN) attended BLS Instructor course on 06.12.14 between 12.30 p.m to 6 p.m in Medical Simulation Mrs. S. Rama (Student Counsellor.Psychologist) Center, under the guidance of Dr. S. Ravishanker emphasized on “Functions of the mind-Hierarchy (HOD Anaesthesiology. NABH Co-ordinator) & of motivation” for the staff nurses. regional faculties.

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Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) emphasized on “Nursing Skills”, for the I year M.B.B.S students in the Medical college block demonstration room from 12 p.m to 4 p.m on 13.12.14. On 15th, 26th , 27th, 29th & 30th, Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) worked as instructors to train the CRRI candidates of Sri Sathya Sai Hospital & Research center in the medical simulation center. On 17.12.14, Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) focused on “Handling of Glucometer- Do’s and don’t s for the staff nurses. On 20th & 21st, Vijaya group of hospitals (Unit of Vijaya Medical & Educational Trust) organized State Level “Infection Control Conference for Nurses”, Chennai. In view of this, six candidates from the nursing department attended the conference. On 24.12.14, Mr. R. Ramakrishnan- Sr. Business development executive, presented a topic on Immunoglobulins for the staff nurses. National Conference with a theme “Emerging trends in Emergency Nursing” was conducted in Rani Meyyammaicollege of nursing, Annamalai University. In view of this 19 nurses were deputed to attend the conference. “Nursing Documentation” was presented by Mrs. J. Deepa, MSc (N), Nurse Educator on 30/07/14 for the staff nurses. On 03/08/14, Olympus Medical Systems India Private Limited conducted a training course on Cleaning, disinfection and Sterilization of bronchoscopes, at Nungambakkam, Chennai. In view of this program, two nurses namely Mrs.Kumari. R and Mrs. Mary Seema. J were deputed to attend the training course. On 09/08/14 & 23/08/14 Ms. Gomathy-staff nurse (D2 POW) attended and conducted training on CPR at Amalorpavam HSS, Puducherry between 9 a.m to 1p.m. On 12/08/14 JIPMER conducted 9th Neonatology forum Nursing Quiz in Neonatology- Divisional Round. With this reference, s/n Archana& s/n Papitha Devi won 2nd place with certificates.

emphasized on the NABH standards and focused on Human Resource management & Facility management and safety for the staff nurses, personal department fraternity and security delegates. Aseptic technique- Dressing & Disposable Items was presented by Ms. Malarkodi Tagore (s/n- F1 Deluxe ward), on 20/08/14 and 24/09/14. On 27/08/14 in co-ordination with the BSN medical Pvt.Ltd, Mr. Venkatraman, District Manager and Mr. K. Manivannan, sales manager, presented a topic on “Wound Care Management”- Proctocol for post-operative cases. On4/09/14and10/09/14,Mrs.S.R amastudentcounselor/Psychologist, emphasized and conducted a role play on “Communication with higher authorities, sub-ordinates, colleagues, patient attenders and patients for the staff nurses which guided in improving the communication skills. Hepatitis-B vaccination was organized for MBBS and BSc nursing students and totally 210 MBBS students and 100 BSc nursing students were vaccinated. (8/09/14 to 17/09/14, 10/09/14 to 12/09/14 and 16/09/14) Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College conducted an Ambassador program on 10th,11th and 12th September, for the outgoing batch nursing students. In view of this Mrs. J. DeepaMSc (N), (Nurse Educator) presented a topic on “Novice Nurses- Expectation of a nurse leader.” On 15/09/14, Mr. Prabu and Mr. Karthik from the bio-medical department demonstrated the usage of E.C.G machine for the staff nurses. In view of this,Blood transfusion audit was focused by Mr. Kingsle Kishore Coumar (Department Chief Nurse) on 17/09/14 for the staff nurses. On 17/09/14, in view of “Good Nutrition practices (GNP) in clinical care”, eight staff nurses attended the workshop in the medical education unit- college block annex. Mrs. J. Deepa – nurse educator, Mr. Kingsle Kishore Coumar- department chief nurse, Ms. Y. Esthernursing supervisor and Ms. Rini Cynthia-staff nurse (ICU) successfully completed BLS training program on 23/09/14.

On 13/08/14, E.C.G post test was conducted for On 25/09/14 Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator), the ward in-charge nurses in the medical simulation attended the Alumni and Research club meet in the centre and the proctor was Mrs. J. Deepa, MSc (N), I floor, Lecture hall, between 3 p.m to 4 p.m. Nurse Educator. In order to attain competent skill in interpreting On 18/08/14, in co-ordination with NIC- South ECG, on 08.10.14, an ECG class was presented by Dr. Mrs.JupithaBegam, nurse educator/product specialist Anand Monickam, Junior Resident, for staff nurses in the medical simulation center. 111

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Medical simulation center commemorated an inauguration of the International Training center (ITC) of American Heart Association (AHA) on 25.11.14 at 10.30 a.m in MGMC & RI college block. In view of this, various cadres from nursing department participated.

Ltd, conducted a training courses for Nurses on Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization of Bronchoscopes at Nungampakkam, Chennai . In view of these two nurses namely Mrs. Kalaiselvi & Ms. Victoria Rani were deputed & successfully completed the training course.

Mrs. Amir Alikhana Asmath (NS), Mrs. Danakala (NS), Mrs. Chandra (NS), Mrs. Ruth (NS), Mrs. Glaxie (DNS), Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) attended medical audit meeting on 25.11.14 between 2 p.m to 4 p.m.

Nurses meet with Medical Superintendent was held in D2 lecture hall along with the other cadre of nurses and later Mrs. S. Kiruba (Nursing Supervisor) presented a topic on “Good Attitude of Nurses towards patients and patient attenders” on 12.01.15.

I. Therasa (ANS) focused on Death checklist for the staff nurses in D2 lecture hall. State level conference on “Best Practices in Nursing Triad- Education, Practice & Research” was organized by K.G.N.C. In view of this, many nurses attended the conference. Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) attended BLS Instructor course on 06.12.14 between 12.30 p.m to 6 p.m in Medical Simulation Center, under the guidance of Dr. S. Ravishanker (HOD Anaesthesiology. NABH Co-ordinator) & regional faculties.

CPR class was arranged & taken by Mrs. J. Deepa Dr. Pajanevel, Professor , Department of (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) in the Pulmonology medicine emphasized on “Nebula: medical simulation center. At the end of the session, A Refresher for Nurses on Good Nebulization post-test was conducted for the staff nurses. Practice. Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore Pondicherry City Center inauguration was (DCN) emphasized on “Nursing Skills”, for the commenced on 17.11.14. In view of this, Mrs. Amir I year M.B.B.S students in the Medical college Alikhan Asmath (NS) Mrs. Deonisia Philip (DNS) block demonstration room from 12 p.m to 4 p.m & Mrs. S. Uma (ANS) attended the function. on 13.12.14. In view of educational visit, two candidates namely Mrs. Priya and Mrs. Pramila pursues MSc (N) in PSG college of Nursing & working as nurse educators visited MGMC & RI on 20.11.14 and shared job responsibilities.

On 15th, 26th , 27th, 29th & 30th, Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kishore (DCN) worked as instructors to train the CRRI candidates of Sri Sathya Sai Hospital & Research center in the medical simulation center.

Mrs. I. Therasa (ANS), Mrs. Uma (I.C nurse), On 17.12.14, Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator) Sumala, Poonguzahali & Gomathi (staff nurses) focused on “Handling of Glucometer- Do’s and participated in “Good Nutrition Practices” in MEU don’t s for the staff nurses. class room. On 20th & 21st, Vijaya group of hospitals (Unit CPR class was arranged & conducted in the of Vijaya Medical & Educational Trust) organized medical simulation center by Dr. Anand Monickam. State Level “Infection Control Conference for At the end of the session, post-test was conducted. Nurses”, Chennai. In view of this, six candidates from the nursing department attended the conference. Global Health Groups Nursing Directorate organized National Nursing Conference “Theatre On 24.12.14, Mr. R. Ramakrishnan- Sr. Business on Stage” hosted by Operation Theatre Nursing development executive, presented a topic on Team with the theme “Bringing Operating Theatre Immunoglobulins for the staff nurses. Nurses to visibility with Hidden Pearls- Their Role & Commitment”. In view of this six candidates In order to attain competent skill and to attended on 23.11.14 between 8 a.m to 6 p.m in provide excellent and competence nursing care, Chennai. on 11.01.15,Olympus Medical systems India Pvt 112

Mrs. I. Therasa (ANS), Mrs. M. Uma (I/C) and three staff nurses attended “Good Nutrition Practices” on 26.02.15 in Medical Education Unit. Mrs. J.Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kingsle Kishore Coumar (Dept Chief Nurse) submitted the Nursing Manual to the Nursing Superintendent on 26.02.15. Mrs.Uma Chandran (DNS) has been relieved from the services on 28.02.15

NABH meeting was held in C1 conference hall on 13.01.15. In view of this Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath (Nursing Superintendent), Mrs. J.Deepa (Nurse Educator) & Mr. Kingsle Kishore Coumar (Dept Chief Nurse) attended the meeting. Nurses meet with Medical Superintendent Dr.K.Nirmal Coumare was held in D2 lecture hall on 13.01.15. Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi Ravirajan, FSB, Educationist, SBV University emphasized on “Well Woman Care” for the staff nurses of MGMC & RI in D2 Conference hall on 4.02.15.

Mrs.S.Rama, Psychologist/student counselor, emphasized on ‘’Essence of counseling for the staff Nurses of MGMC&RI on 04.03.15 &11.03.15 in D2 Conference hall.

Mr. Manikandan (Regional Manager), Mr. Veenith (Area Manager) & Mr. Jayaprakash (Product specialist)- Dynamic Techno Medicals emphasized on “Post partum Care”- Glycerin Magnesium Sulphate, Crepe bandage for the staff nurses on 11.02.15 in the II Floor lecture Hall.

Dr.Anand M.D from Abbott, Nutrition focused on ‘’the Role of Nutrition in hospital for the staff nurses ‘’ of MGMC&RI on 18.03.15 in D2 in lecture hall.

BLS training program was conducted on 13.02.15, 24.02.15 and 27.02.15 for II, III, IV& V batch staff nurses by the BLS instructors, between 9 a.m to 1.p.m in the Medical Simulation Centre. Ms. G. Rajaselvi MSc, (N), Ms. Soniya,MSc (N), Ms. S. Kiruba, MSc (N), Ms. K. Uma Maheswari MSc, (N)-Nursing Supervisors focused on Reikai Therapy, Eect, Breath holding spells in children, Ultrasound gel as a potential mode of infection in post operative patients for the staff of the nursing department on 19.02.15 in the II lecture hall. National Conference on ‘’ Empowering emergency Medicine and focus on reviving the academic legacy of Emergency Medicine ‘’covering the holistic syllabus in three days was organized by SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Vadapalani, Chennai. In view of this, five candidates from the nursing department attended the conference on 19.02.15 to 21.02.15 . Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath (Nursing Superintendent) attended the first anniversary of Muna Health Centre, on 19.02.15.

Dr.Krishnamoorthy (NABH Consultant), Dr.Ravisankar. NABH (Chairman /Co-ordinator), Dr.Lakshmana Perumal (R.M.O) Organized a meeting on 24.03.15 for the Nursing department to discuss regarding NABH Mrs.Amir Alikhan Asmath presided over the meeting Mrs.J.Deepa (Quality educator) and Mr.Kishore (quality educator) emphasized on Achieving NABH Accreditation . Dr.Sameer, Assistant Professor (ICU incharge) Dept. of Anaethesiology emphasized on ‘’I pass better Handoffs safer care ‘’for the staff nurses of MGMC&RI on 25.03.15 in D2 in lecture hall. Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath (Nursing Superintendent), NS, DNS, ANS, and supervisors attended the Medical Audit meeting on 27.03.15. Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath (Nursing Superintendent), Mrs.Danakala (NS) and the staff nurses attended the CNE Programme on ‘’Role of Nursing staff in oncology ‘’in Pondicherry Cancer trust centre on 28.03.15.

Mrs. Amir Alikhan Asmath(NS) and the condemnation committee board members had a condemnation board meeting on 31.03.15 in the I Block 4th floor.

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Message from the Dean of SSSMCRI Prof.J.Mohanasundaram It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be the part of the activities of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth as a Dean of its constituent Medical Institution Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute and I am happy to record my impression about my association with this great organization through the Annual Report 2014-15 of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University.

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Joined during the month of Oct-2014 as the Dean of SSSMCRI, I had no reservation what so ever to implement what I felt was correct, and I did this with the full support of Our Hon. Chairman and respected Madam Chairperson. Knowing very well the Vice-Chancellor, Dr KR Sethuraman and Dr. N Ananthakrishnan, Dean of Research & PGs, through the National Teachers Training Centre of JIPMER, I had no problem in interacting and coordinating the activities of SSSMCRI with the University. With my vast administrative experience as Dy.Director of Medical Education and as Dean of four Medical colleges including Madras Medical College, I was able to streamline the conduct of Practical examination system at SSSMCRI, which was very much appreciated by the Controller of Examination, SBV which was also reflected in the results. We have organized three rallies during different health related days like World AIDS day, World Cancer Day & World Diabetic Day which created awareness to the public about such diseases as well as the existence and the capability to treat such diseases in SSSMCRI. The cooperation of all faculty and staff especially the full support rendered by my senior colleague Dr. Thirunarayanan, the Medical Superintendent was remarkable. When the University decided to implement â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;House Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; instead of batch system for the Sports and Cultural competitions, SSSMCRI, implemented the system very well and organized the Sports and Cultural meet successfully during March-April 2015 with the support of Dr.Balaji, Dept. of Biochemistry & Dr Swayam Jothi, Dept of Anatomy. The Dundee Team which visited SSSMCRI were fully impressed upon the Faculty, Infrastructure, Clinical materials as well as the nice landscape of this unique Medical Institution. A feather in our cap is that, SSSMCRI got the full recognition status from Medical Council of India and consequently its name appeared in the International Medical Education Directory, & Avicenna Directory of World Federation for Medical Education. We will continue to strive hard to attain many more achievements in the forthcoming years. Dr J Mohanasundaram Dean SSSMCRI

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth human trafficking. Annals for Medical and Health Sciences Research 2014;4(7):61-62.

RajeswaraRao N, SwayamJothi. S. Modified Pelvic SaurabhRamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Floor Repair in Prolapsed Uterus with Total Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Prevention of Vault Prolapse. J ClinDiag Res 2014; Exploring the dimensions of doctor-patient relationship in clinical practice in hospital settings. 8(6): 1-3 International Journal of Health Policy and K.Bharathi, V.S Ajay Chandrasekar, Management 2014;2(4):159-160. G.Hemanathan, S.Anuradha. Myofibroblastoma SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Of Female Breast Masquerading As Schirrous Malignancy - A Rare Case Report with Review of PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Pre-treatment evaluation: Setting a foundation Literature. J ClinDiag Res .2014 ;8(6):10-11. in the management of drug resistant tuberculosis. Thulasi Raman R, Hemanathan G, Manimaran D, El-Mednifico Journal 2014;2(2):164-165. Dost Mohamed Khan and Anuradha S. Lymphatic Filariasis presenting as Paratesticular Tumour - A SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Case Report. RJPBCS May- June2014;5(3):1871. PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Herd immunity: A realistic goal for elimination of Thulasi Raman R, Manimaran D Dost communicable diseases. TAF Preventive Medicine Mohammed Khan, AnuradhaS. Osseous Metaplasia Bulletin 2014;13(2):187-188. Of Endometrium . IJUPBS.2014;3(2):264-271. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Rao BN, Pal GK, Pal Pravati. Effect of PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. subcutaneous injection of estradiol on feeding Holistic measures for the welfare of the differentlyand drinking behaviors and body weight in abled children. Archives of Medicine and Health basolateralamygdaloidlesioned rats. Annals of Sciences 2014;2(1):114-115. Neurosciences 2013; 20(4): 139-144.doi:10.5214/ ans.0972.7531.200404. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. TambiMedabala, Rao BN, Glad Mohesh MI, Public health measures to combat airborne Praveenkumar M. Effect of Cigarette and Cigar infections in hospitals. The Journal of National Smoking on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. Journal Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare of Clinical and Diagnostic Research August 2013; Providers 2014;1(1):18-19. 7(9):1886-1889. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrabhuNatesan, Glad Mohesh.M.I., Poornima P, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Dilip Chandra Das. Orthostatichypotension (OH) Scope of public health measures in ensuring road in middle aged obese males - a comparative study. safety.Journal of Injury and Violence Research. 2014;6(2):95-96. The Antiseptic 2014;111(6):284-286. M.I.GladMohesh, K.R atc hagan, A. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Sundaramurthy. A study of short term heart rate PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. variability in dipping tobacco users. Asian Journal Scope of acculturation in globalization and remodeling of health and disease-related outcomes. of Medical Sciences.2013;5(3):91-94. International Medical Journal of Sifa University. Glad Mohesh.M.I, Prabhu .N. Tobacco users 2014;1(2):27-28. and their opinions: a short communication. The Antiseptic. 2014; 111 (3):123-125 SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Mohesh, G. M. I. & Abinaya, V. Tobacco use Vitamin-A deficiency: A global cause of public and nicotine dependence among the adult males of health concern. International Medical Journal of different socioeconomic groups within a medical Sifa University. 2014;1(2):29-30. college campus in Ammapettai, Kancheepuram district of South India. Tobacco Control and Public SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Health in Eastern Europe, 2014;4(1),5-13. PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Occupational cancer: Public health interventions S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , to minimize its burden and impact on the PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. society. Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention Exploring the role of health sector in prevention of 2014;7(2):111-113. 116

SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Baby-friendly initiative: A blueprint to enable breastfeeding in hospital settings. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2014;1(1):61-62. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Medical education: Entrusting faith in bedside teaching. Research and Development in Medical Education 2014;3(1):1-2. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Holistic approach for teaching tuberculosis in medical curriculum. Research and Development in Medical Education 2014;3(1):3-4.

Utility of pre-treatment evaluation in initiation of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis treatment. Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research 2014;5(2):193-194. Geetha Mani, R aja Danasekar an, KalaivaniAnnadurai.Perceptions and health-seeking practices among an urban population of Tamil Nadu, India â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A baseline survey. MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences. 2014;2(1):37-39. Geetha Mani, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran.Frugal innovations: The future of affordable health care. Asian Journal of pharmaceutical research and health care 2014;6(2):1-2.

Raja Danasekaran, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Mani. The need to create awareness about autism. PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics Unsafe abortions: A cruel way of birth control. 2014;1(1):63-64. African Health Sciences 2014;14(2):487-488 Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Saurabh Shrivastava. Health sector and human PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. trafficking: A systematic review. Saarbrucken, Iodine deficiency disorders: Public health measures Germany: LAP Lambert Academics Publishing to mitigate the global burden. CHRISMED Journal House; 2014. [ISBN 978-3-659-58559-3]. of Health and Research 2014;1(2):119-120. SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Prateek S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Saurabh Shrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. The determinants and scope of public health The midday meal scheme: A holistic initiative to interventions to tackle the global problem of augment the nutritional and educational status hypertension.International Journal of Preventive of the children. Journal of Medical Society Medicine. 2014;5(7):807-812. 2014;28(1):38-39. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Scope PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. of Consumer Protection Act in medical profession Social defence and globalization: A public health in India.Journal of Clinical Sciences. 2014;11(1):25. tool to safeguard the modern society. Journal of Behavioral Health 2014;3(2):138-140. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Extending community based health care services PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. to counter the multi-dimensional threat of Incorporating private health sector in tuberculosis hypertension. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine control activities in India: An overview.International and Primary Care. 2014;8(2):55-59. Journal of Health System and Disaster Management 2014;2(1):69-71. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Evidence-based strategies to reduce the magnitude PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. of occupational cancer.Clinical Cancer Investigation Strengthening infrastructure in management of Journal. 2014;3(5):454-455. drug resistant tuberculosis in India. Progress in Health Sciences 2014;4(1):277-279. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Prevention of childhood blindness: Strengthening PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. primary health care. Journal of Ophthalmic & Standards of Tuberculosis care: An Indian perspective. Vision Research. 2014;9(2):287-288. Progress in Health Sciences 2014;4(1):280-282. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek S a u r a b h R a m B i h a r i L a l S h r i v a s t a v a , Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. PrateekSaurabhShrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. Exploring the utility of qualitative research in the 117

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health sector.International Medical Journal of Sifa Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2013;6(6):683-684. University. 2014;1(3):45. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program: Progress in the diagnostic front.Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. 2014;19(2):164-165.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Exploring the reforms in tuberculosis control program in India.Turkish Journal of Public Health. 2014;12(2):136-139.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Socioeconomic status scale: Tool to eliminate social disparity in India. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2014;1(3):212-213.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Public health interventions to combat the menace of food adulteration in developing countries.Tropical Journal of Medical Research. 2014;17(2):125-126.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Need of a sound health information system in public health: Program managers’ viewpoint. International Journal of Health System and Disaster Management. 2014;2(2):127-129.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Socio-cultural parameters: Contribution to the maintenance of optimum state of health. Medicine Science – International Medical Journal. 2014;3(3):1507-1510.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Medical social worker: Strengthening linkages between the hospital and the community. International Journal of Health System and Disaster Management. 2014;2(2):130-131.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Expanding the benefits of social security to the masses: A guide to policy makers.Journal of Medical Society. 2014;28(2):63.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Commitment to ensure an effective quality assurance in diagnosis of tuberculosis.Journal of Medical Investigations and Practice. 2014;9(2):99-100. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Disinfection: An indispensable tool in controlling outbreaks in low-resource settings. Healthcare in Low-resource Settings. 2014;2(1):1897. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Child abuse: A curse on society. Journal of Behavioral Health. 2014;3(3):203-204. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Social security: Offering welfare opportunities for the vulnerable people. Iranian Journal of Public Health. 2014;43(8):1150-1151.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Public health strategies to minimize the global incidence of child abuse.Cukurova Medical Journal. 2014;39(4):955-958. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Scope of the nutritional assessment in public health and clinical practice.El Medinifico Journal. 2014;2(3):307-308. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. A systematic review to explore the scope of global interventions to reduce the incidence of gastric cancer.Cancers Review. 2014;1(1):1-4. Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Preplacement examination: A strategy to ensure benefit to the employees and employers. Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science. 2014;3(3):119-120.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Public Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek health measures to curtail infant mortality. Journal Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Biomedical waste management: Responsibility of of Education and Health Promotion. 2014;3:87. policy makers, hospital administrators and health Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek care personnel. Community Acquired Infection. Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. 2014;1(1):32-33. Rehabilitation: Lone hope for stroke survivors. 118

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Behavior Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Utility change communication: A client-centered and of contact tracing in reducing the magnitude of professionally developed strategy to modify Ebola disease. Germs. 2014;4(4):97-99. health status in developing countries. Biology and Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Medicine. 2014;6(2):1000199. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Fight R aja Danasekar an, Geetha Mani, against Ebola disease: Strengthening laboratory KalaivaniAnnadurai, JegadeeshRamasamy. framework in low resource settings. Healthcare in Small bite, Big threat: The burden of vector- Low-resource Settings. 2014;2(2):4800. borne diseases. Iranian Journal of Public Health. 2014;43(7):1014-1015. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Holistic R aja Danasekar an, Geetha Mani, approach for teaching tuberculosis in medical KalaivaniAnnadurai, JegadeeshRamasamy. curriculum. Contemporary Educational Researches Probiotics as dietary supplements in maintaining Journal. 2013;3(2):64-66. health.Journal of Food and Nutritional Disorders. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek 2014;S1. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Scope Raja Danasekaran, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha of the integrated child development scheme in Mani, JegadeeshRamasamy. It’s time to stop female ensuring holistic development of the child. Iranian genital mutilation. Journal of Women’s Health, Journal of Public Health. 2014;43(9)1303-1304. Issues & Care. 2014;3:3. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Geetha Mani, R aja Danasekar an, Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. FamilyKalaivaniAnnadurai. ICMR: Leading the nation centered care: Innovative tool for child care. Journal with low-cost innovations. Journal of comprehensive of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent health. 2014;2(2)83-6. Mental Health. 2014;10(4):299-303. Geetha Mani, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Danasekaran. Antimicrobial Stewardship: An Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Indian Perspective. Online journal of Health and Scope of pre-placement examination in reducing Allied Sciences. 2014;13(12):1-2. occupational health hazards. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. 2014;7(4):322-323. KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja Danasekaran. Deadly combo of HIV and Mental Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek ill-health.International Medical Journal of Sifa Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. University. 2014;1(3):46-7. Feasibility of community diagnosis in ensuring prioritization of health concerns: Perspective of KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja developing countries. CHRISMED Journal of Danasekaran, JegadeeshRamasamy. Surrogacy in Health and Research. 2014;1(4):291-292. India: From Taboo to common practice. Reviews in Health care. 2014;5(3):107-8. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Antenatal and postnatal depression: A public health Mani, JegadeeshRamasamy. Quaternary prevention: perspective. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Preventing overmedicalization. Journal of Dr. NTR Practice. 2015;6(1):116-119. University of Health Sciences. 2014;3(3):216-7. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Mani. Coping with obesity: Targeting the triple Assessing the utility of contact tracing in reducing B’s.Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Research. the magnitude of tuberculosis. Infection, Ecology 2014;1(3):193-194 and Epidemiology. 2014;4:25265. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Preventing the emergence of Ebola disease in unaffected countries: Necessity of preparedness. International Journal of Health Policy and Management. 2014;3(7):417-418.

Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Developing a coordinated response to counter the public health menace of street children. Biology and Medicine. 2014;6(3):1000e112.

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Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Formulating a comprehensive public health strategy for the prevention and control of stomach cancer. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 2015;17(1):46-47.

Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani, Kalaivani Annadurai. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections: protecting patients, saving lives. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2014;1(1):67-68.

Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Utilization of appropriate technology in public health in developing countries. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 2015;17(1):47-48.

Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Raja Danasekaran, Kalaivani Annadurai, Geetha Mani. Ebola Outbreak 2014: Measures for Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Prevention and Control. Iranian Journal of Public Application of qualitative research methods in Health. 2014;43(12):1714-1715. heterogeneous domains of public health: An overview. Indian Journal of Health Sciences. Geetha Mani, Kalaivani Annadurai, Raja 2014;7(2):118-120. Danasekaran, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Drug Inventory control analysis in a Primary level Health care Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek facility in Rural Tamil Nadu, India. Healthline. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. 2014;5(2):36-40. Assessing the contribution of dietary factors in breast cancer. Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. Geetha Mani, Udayakumar Sharath, Kalaivani 2015;4(1):1-5. Annadurai, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Perceived levels of stress and its correlates among residents Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek of old age home in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Profile Nadu. Medical Journal of Dr DY Patil University. of inmates of a special school for the mentally ill and disabled in Kancheepuram district, Tamil 2014;7(6):728-31. Nadu: An institution based cross-sectional study. Geetha Mani, Raja Danasekaran, Kalaivani CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. Annadurai. Bystander cardiopulmonar y 2015;2(1):51-56. resuscitation: Equipping communities to save lives. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Progress in Health Sciences. 2014;4(2):190-194. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. A Manimaran D, Dost MohamedKhan, Sabayasmin, comprehensive approach to reduce sickness S. Anuradha. Lipo Leomyoma – A rare variant of absenteeism. Journal of Injury and Violence uterine Leomyoma. IJHAS VOL 3 ISS 4 Oct – Research. 2015;7(1):43-44. Dec – 2014. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. 121

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Exploring the importance of incubation period cancers. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing. in epidemiology of infectious diseases. MRIMS 2015;2(1):52-53 Journal of Health Sciences. 2014;2(2):69-71. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Public Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Utility of health strategies to fasten the achievement of the epidemic curve in public health: An epidemiologistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s millennium development goal - 4A related to underperspective. Singularitas. 2015;1(1):62-67. five mortality. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2015;5(1):67-70. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Public Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek health measures to combat the menace of drug abuse. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Primary Health Care: Open Access. 2014;4(2):110. Mainstreaming of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy with the health Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek care delivery system in India. Journal of Traditional Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. A and Complementary Medicine. 2015;5(2):116-118. community-targeted and scientifically formulated approach to remould health behaviour: Behaviour Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Change Communication. Primary Health Care: Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Ebola Open Access. 2014;4(2):112. disease: An international public health emergency. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek 2015;5(4):253-262. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Exploring the importance of informed consent and Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek ethics committee in clinical research. Global Journal Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Why of Advanced Research. 2015;2(1):38-40. my manuscript was rejected? What next? Primary Health Care: Open Access. 2014;4(4):113. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Strategies to reduce the magnitude of avoidable Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Lessons blindness in developing nations. Sudanese Journal learnt from the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. of Ophthalmology. 2014;6(2):70. 2015;20(1):107-108. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. A systematic review to explore the scope of interventions Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. to minimize the incidence of congenital anomalies. Exploring the scope of community-based Primary Health Care: Open Access. 2014;4(3):164. rehabilitation in ensuring the holistic development of differently-abled people. African Health Sciences. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek 2015;15(1):278-280. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Utility of community-based rehabilitation in developing countries. Applied Medical Research. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Scope of 2015;1(1):30-31. ergonomics in ensuring improvement of the health sector. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Sciences. 2015;4(1):62-63. Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Formulating evidence-based public health policies: Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek A guide to Policy Makers. International Journal of Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Informed consent in clinical research. CHRISMED Preventive Medicine. 2015;6(1):4. Journal of Health and Research. 2015;2(2):183-185. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Scope Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek of community-based health promotion in health Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Public conditions. Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute health interventions to stabilize the asymmetrical of Medical Sciences. 2015;20(1):112-113. sex ratio in India. Biology and Medicine (Aligarh). 2015;7(2):e115. Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Kalaivani Annadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Negating the impact of radiation in development of Danasekaran, Jegadeesh Ramasamy. Waist circumference: A key tool for action against 122

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth central obesity. Journal of Comprehensive Health. Karthika Jayakumar, Jenoffia, and Divya 2015;3(1):93-96. G.Isolation and Characterisation of Rare Gram Positive Cocci in Clinical Samples by Simple, Kalaivani Annadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja Cost-effective, Reproducible Technique. Research Danasekaran. Road map to organ donation in Tamil Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Nadu: An excellent model for India. International Sciences. 2015; 6(2): 313-318. Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2015;6(1):21. J Mowna, Dinesh Kaliyamoorthi. Mycological Kalaivani Annadurai, Raja Danasekaran, Geetha spectrum in sputum samples of pulmonary Mani. Global eradication of guinea worm disease: tuberculosis attending TB clinic - International Toward a newer milestone. Journal of Research in Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2015; 2(2): 487-490. Medical Sciences. 2014;19(12):1207-1208. Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani, Kalaivani M. Anitha et al., effect of least concentration of Annadurai. Averting drug diversion in healthcare hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) against air borne fungi, settings. Al-Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. IJSRD. March 2015;3(1). 2015;8(1):86-87. Divya.G, et al., Detection of the Most Effective Raja Danasekaran, Vinoth R. A study on relation Disinfectant against MDR Bacteria in Hospital between BMI and hypertension among adolescents Infections. International Journal of Biology, in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. International Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 2015; 4(4): Journal of Applied Research. 2015;1(2):8-12. 1989-1999. Raja Danasekaran, Kalaivani Annadurai, Swayam Jothi.S, Eswari.AK, Hemanathan, Geetha Mani. National Vector Borne Disease G,Sujatha N. Interfamilial and intrafamilial Control Programme: Current Updates. Journal of polycystic kidney disease. Journal of Dental and Comprehensive Health. 2015;3(1):9-16. Medical Sciences. Jan.2015;14(1):14-16. Geetha Mani, Kalaivani Annadurai, Raja Danasekaran. Application of Indian Diabetic Risk Score in screening of an undiagnosed rural population of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu-A cross-sectional survey. MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences. 2014;2(2):81-83.

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Karthika Jayakumar, Gindhusha, Mridushana, Sridhar and Sunil Kumar Jada. Epidemiological Survey of Skin Flora in Hospitalised Patient in a Tertiary Care Center, International Journal of IT, Engineering and Applied Sciences Research (IJIEASR), February 2015;4(2).

Yugesh . K , Swayam Jothi .S, Ranganathan.K , Ch. N.V. Bharath, Kafeel Hussain A, Appa Rao, Sujatha N, Hemanth Kommuru. Differences in the microscopic appearance of thymus of male and female pig Journal of Medical Science & Technology., 2015;4(1):26.

Polycystic kidney â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A cadaveric study Eswari. Geetha Mani, Kalaivani Annadurai, Raja AK, Swayam Jothi ,S, Sathialakshmi.V , Hemanth Danasekaran. Bystander cardiopulmonary Kommuru, Sai Sucheethra.D. Journal of Dental and resuscitation in out of hospital cardiac arrest: Medical Sciences. Jan 2015;14(1):16-18 need of the hour. African Health Sciences. 2015;15(1):307-309. Limb anomalies Sundararajan.T , Swayam Jothi S, Balasubramanian.B , Eswari AK, Grandhi Ashok, Wills Sheela. Familiar Pathogen In An Unfamiliar SujathaN. Hemanth Kommuru. Journal of Dental Site. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2015;5(2 ). and Medical Sciences. Jan 2015;14(1):19-23

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Dr.S.Anuradha, Prof and Head, Dept. of Pathology, Mr.M.I.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor, Dept of Physiology, participated in RePORT India L.Mohana Rupa, K.Mohan et al., Portulaca Grantmanship seminar on 10.05.2014 at JIPMER, oleracea inhibit vincristine induced peripheral Puducherry. neuropathy; involvement of ATP- sensitive Dr.S.Anuradha,Dr.D.Manimaran, Dr.K. K+ Channels. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2014;l 3: 474-478. Bharathi, Dr.G.Hemanthan, Dr.S.Ishwarya, Dr. SwayamJothi, Mr.RajeswaraRao and Mr.Hemanth Dinesh Kaliyamoorthy, Sridhar Govindaswamy, along with 2nd& 3rd M.B.B.S Students attended Jamal Mohammad. Septic arthritis due to beta In Silico In Modern Medicine on 20.6.2014 held haemolytic streptococci in a type 2 diabetic at MGMC &RI, Puducherry. mellitus patient- case report. International Journal Dr.B.NarasimhaRao, Professor & Head, has Of Multidisciplinary Research And Development. participated in the Orientation program for Dean, 2014:1(6); 4-6. Coordinators, faculty of medical education units, at Dr. Will Sheela . Hemoperitonium: a diagnostic Christian Medical College, Vellore, MCI regional dilemma. A solid ovarian tumour mimicking center for National Faculty Development on ruptured ectopic pregnancy. International journal 10.07.2014 of reproduction, contraception, OBG 14 April 2014. Dr.SwayamJothi, Prof and Head, Department Dr. Karthika Jayakumar, Dr.Will Sheela et al., of Anatomy, attended CME on Management of Familiar pathogen in an unfamiliar site. Indian Brain Tumors -Preoperative pain management and Journal of Applied Research. 2015:Vol 5(2). Polycystic ovarian syndrome at Accord Metropolitan organized by IMA Poonamalle branch, Chennai. Santhosh Kumar S., Muthukumaran Jagannathan. From hydrocephalus to hernia. Journal of Health Dr.SwayamJothi, Prof and Head, Department of Specialties.2015; 3(1):41-43. Anatomy,attended CME on Bariatric & Metabolic surgery- video section ,Question and Answer Book Publication interactive section at Hotel Pride organized by Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava. Tuberculosis IMA. Chennai. Control: An Indian Perspective [Chapter 1: Tuberculosis: A Social Disease with Medical Dr.SwayamJothi, Prof and Head, Department of Aspects; Chapter 2: Revised National TB Control Anatomy, attended CME programme on Common Program; Chapter 3: Directly Observed Treatment Orthopaedic problems by C.Rajasekhara Reddy Short Course (DOTS) Strategy; Chapter 4: Drug- conducted by TAMPA at Halsted surgical, Chennai. resistant TB; Chapter 5: Airborne Infection Control; Chapter 6: Recent Advances in RNTCP]. S M Dr.SwayamJothi, Prof & Head, Department of Group Open Access e-books: USA; 2014. p: 1-63. Anatomy, attended CME on Coagulation cascade and platelet function by Dr K Sarma, Anti platelet PRESENTATIONS / therapy-current scenario by DrDamodaranK and

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Dr. SuthanthiraDevi,Professor and HOD, dept. The following faculty from the Department of of OG attended colonoscopy work shop and PAP Anatomy attended the 37th Annual conference smear technique at bloom fertility center, Velachery of the Association of Anatomists, Tamil Nadu at on16.09.2014 Chingalpet Medical College and presented the following scientific papers between11.10.2015 and Dr. SuthanthiraDevi, Professor and HOD, dept. 12.10.2015. of OG attended International fertility colloquium at Chettinad Medical College on 21.09.2014. Basilar artery aneurysm -A case report by Sathia Lakshmi.V. Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine participated in a CME Femoral artery occlusion by Eswari,A.K. organized by the Department of Microbiology on 26.09.2014. She also sensitized the students of Absence of Internal carotid artery-A cadaveric fifth semester regarding National AIDS Control study: Dr. K. Mani. Program – An overview of Nation’s response to HIV. A Comparative study of Human regional Lymph Dr. S.SwayamJothi and Dr. KafeelHussain nodes by Kafeel Hussain A. . attended the CME, Infertility ‘A Gift of Life a Reality’ at Chettinad Hospital &Research Palmar Dermatoglyphics in Diabetes mellitus by Instituteon27.09.2014. Sunita Bharati. The following scientific papers were presented by the faculty members Anatomy at the 13th Regional Society of Anatomist’s Meet on 4th & 5th July at Mamata Medical College, Khammam

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On 02.11.14, Dr. S. Swayam Jothi , attended the CME on Diagnostic update recent advances in Imaging by Dr. Ram Gopal at LIFE LINE- RIGID HOSPITAL conducted by TAMPA, a CME on 1. Bronchial pattern variations in the lungs – Post prandial hyperglycemia at Cherian hospital A cadaveric study - Hemanthkommuru, HemaPriya at Mugapair, Chennai by Dr. Sarma followed by J, DeepthaVasudevan, SwayamJothi S. ECG Class and another CME on Resurgence of Piaglitazone by Dr. Surender, MRC Medical center 2. Limb anomalies :Eswari.A.K, SwayamJothi at Savera hotel, Chennai. S., Balasubramanian S., Sundararajan T, Grandhi Ashok On 03.11.14, Dr.Kafeel Hussain attended a workshop -Hands on training on FISH in the Dept. Dr. S.SwayamJothi presented a scientific paper of Pathology, at MMC, Chennai and also attended for the Award session and also chaired a session CME on Ebola virus in the college on 04.11.14. for a guest lecture at the 13th Regional Society of Anatomist’s Meet at Mamata Medical College, On 09.11.14, Dr. S.Swayam Jothi attended the Khammam on 04.07.2014. CME on adrenal gland- medical and surgical aspects by Dr.Kannan and Dr. Vittal .S at K.J. Hospital, Dr. Gajatheepan, Assistant Professor,Department Chennai. of O&G,presented a poster on Perioperative On 16.11.14, Dr. S.Swayam Jothi attended morbidity of cervical cancer: 5 year review in a Tertiary hospital in South India at the 15th Biennial National Neonatology Forum at Centre of Meeting of the International Gynaecologic Cancer Excellence for Obstetrics & Neonatology, Chennai. Society-IGCS Melbourne, Australia 2014. On 7.12.14, Dr. S.Swayam Jothi attended the CME on Risk Markers for Cardiovascular Diseases by Prof RVSN Sarma at Life Line – Rigid Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai and on 27.12.14 , she attended Neurokrish lecture 2014 by Prof S H Subramanany M.D at Hyatt Regency ,Chennai, She also attended IMPAI ‘s 30th Annual conference at Deccan plaza Hotel, Chennai on 28.12.14. On 04.01.2015, Dr.S.Swayam Jothi, Prof & HOD, attended the CME on Cancer Thyroid by Dr. CMK Reddy, on 11.01.2015 attended CME and Liver Transplant at K.J. Hospital, on 21.01.2015 attended CME on Ethical issues by Dr. Ravi Shankar, on 10.02.2015 attended CME 126

on Pain and Palliative care at SSSMC&RI, on 28.02.2015 attended CME on “Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects” at SSSMC&RI, on 21.03.2015 attended the CME on effective use of inhalers in asthmatic patients by Dr.Kailash at Hotel Raj park, on 22.03.2015 attended the CME on Hepatitis B updated knowledge by Dr. Sarma at Nobal hospital and on 29.03.2015 attended the CME on DYSLEXIA organized by IAPCCB & MDAby Dr.V. Sivaprakasam-Approach to poor scholastic performance in child.

Screening of DM patients for active pulmonary tuberculosis- Dr. Krishnappa Comparison of IGRA: T Spot TB assay, quantiferon TB Gold test & tuberculin skin test for the evalution of young children at high risk for TB- Dr. Dinesh A comparison of clinical, laboratory & radiological imaging in assessing the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among adults in rural KancheepuramMr. Sunil

Air borne infection control bacterrial and fungal yields of air samples in hospital environment- Ms. Dr.Krishnappa, Asso.Prof, Department of Anitha. Microbiology attended Continuing Medical Education Programme at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Rapid detection of multidrug resistance Medical College & Hospital Perambalur on tuberculosis by simple culture methods- Ms. Divya. “Hospital Acquired infection – An Update” Dr. Chitra attended 2 day workshop on research organized by Department of Microbiology, DSMCH, Perambalur, Chennai held on September methodology on Jan 21 & 22, 2015 organized by 2014. Chettinad Medical College in association with APTCON.

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Dr.Shalini & Mr. Ratchagan participated in the ICMR sponsored workshop on “Bioethics” at JIPMER in Puducherry on Jan 24,2015. Mr. Ratchagan attended “CME on Gastroenterology diseases on March 28th 2015 at Govt.KAP Viswanathanan Medical College, Trichy. TB Association of India short term research project for the year 2015 has granted rupees 50,000 for Diagnostic & therapeutic management of TB by telemedicine to Dr. Karthika Jayakumar. Department of Microbiology conducted Quiz Programme for the fifth semester, on 24th April, 2015. Hepatitis B & Swine flu (nasal) Vaccination Programme was conducted in the Department of Microbiology on 02.04.2015. 134 people were vaccinated. This included faculties & students too. For the new batch CRRI’s, new staff, new technician, Housekeeping, and Physiotherapist, Biomedical Waste Segregation Orientation Classes was conducted on 13th March & 20th March 2015 in lecture hall hospital block by Dr. Karthika Jayakumar and Dr.Dinesh respectively along with questionnaire.

Six of the faculty projects, of the department of Microbiology, funded by TB Association of India D r.K ar thika Jayakumar, spoke on were selected for Oral and poster Presentation in “MENTORING” system for the First Year Students NATCON Mumbai 2014. & Faculties of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology. The programme had interactive session with Role TB Diagnosis: Early detection of TB infection in play, Problem Solving Exercises for the groups. The clinical samples- Dr. Karthika Jayakumar. Programme was conducted on 16.3.2015 between 9.00 to11.00 am.

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On 19th May 2015, A CME on “A Pinch of Salt” was organized by Dr. Nasreen Begum in the view of World Hypertension Day (17.5.2015) and World Hepatitis Day (19.05.2015). The following events like quiz competition on Internal Medicine, skit entitled Ennai Paar Un Ennnai Paar (ThemeKnow your Number i.e. BP), Posters & interesting video clippings on OHH!! This is Hypertension was organized as a stimulant of knowledge & visual treat for the medical students.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Himabindu T attended Scientific Society Meeting in SSSMC & RI. Dr. Harshavardhan B of Radiology Department presented Digitalizing Medical Teaching in Scientific society meeting on 30th April 2015.

Department of Physiology

Mr. Glad Mohesh, Asst.Prof, Department of Physiology participated in one day workshop on “Innovative research methods based on cost effective equipments in physiology & medicine” held on Department of Dermatology: 12.01.2015 at Sri Venkateshwara Medical College, A CME on LEPROSY was conducted at SSSMC Puducherry. & RI on 20th May 2015 in co-ordination with district medical and rural health service (Leprosy) The research paper of Mr. Glad Mohesh, Asst.Prof, Chennai and Central Leprosy Training and Department of Physiology “Correlation of BMI on Research Institute (CLTRI) Chengalpattu. The cardiovascular reactivity to exercise induced stress in programme was organized by Prof and HOD young adults” has been selected for presentation in Dr.Srinivasan, Dr.Kandaswamy, Asst Prof, conference on Experimental Biology, Boston ,USA. Department of Dermatology, SSSMC and RI. The following resource persons gave lectures on the topic Mr.M.I.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor, Dept. LEPROSY, Dr, Mohammed Afsar Aci, Additional of Physiology, has earned an online certificate director Medical and Rural Health Service Leprosy, from The Norwegian Medical Association on Dr. T. Azar Shanthi- Deputy Director Leprosy and “Fundamentals of Medical Ethics” through online Dr. V.C Giri- Asst Director of CLTRI. The event learning.Mr.M.I.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor was followed by clinical demonstration of various has earned an Adaptive certification on Plagiarism types of leprosy patients in five stations was given by from Indiana University, Bloomington through Dr. Ramani, to Health educators and staff members. online learning.Out Reach Programmes.

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ACADEMIC EVENTS

Dept of Radiology conducted a work shop in “MUST KNOW RADIOLOGY”- Intra cranial CME on Ebola: A talk on the “Prevention hemorrhage - a CT Emergency on 16th May 2015. of Ebola” CME on Ebola: A talk on the “Prevention of Department of OBG Ebola” was given by Dr. Pradeep Sukla, Professor, Dr. Wills Sheela, Department of OBG presented a Department of the Community Medicine on paper in 58th All India Congress of Obstetrics and 04.11.2014. Different faculties from the college Gynaecology at Chennai trade centre from 23-25th and the hospital along with CRRIs attended the Jan 2015. informative session. Dr. Mohanambal, Dept. of OBG was the Organizer in All India Conference (AICOG) Jan 2015 for Tamil Nadu Chennai. She was also a president at OGSSI.

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On10th and 11th January 2015, Dr. Harshavardhan B, Dr. Anandapadmanabhan J, Dr. Himabindu T of Radiology department attended 2nd Heart and Body Imaging update 2015 USpdate – Teach The Teachers In Radiology And Imaging India (TTRII), at Hyatt Regency, Chennai. On 7th March 2015, Dr. Harshavardhan B , Dr. Gurubharath I attended Indian Society of Neuro radiology (ISNR), Annual CME 2015, CMC, Vellore. On 30th April 2015, Dr. Subramanian, Dr. Harshavardhan B, Dr. Anandapadmanabhan J, Dr. 128

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The Department of Microbiology conducted a CME on “UPDATE ON HIV” on 26.09.2014. It was presided by Dr.Anuradha, Vice Principal of

SSSMC & RI. The guest of honour was Mr.Sathesh kumar who delivered the key note address. It was a well organized & well attended program. Audience comprised of students and faculties of the college and the following topics were discussed as a highly interactive session.

Awareness and Sensitizing Program on Ebola Virus

With the encouragement of the Vice Chancellor of SBVU & efficient coordination by our Dean & Medical Superintendent, along with the collaboration work of departments of General Medicine, Pediatrics, Community Medicine and Microbiology, awareness and sensitizing CME on EBOLA virus was conducted on 04.11.2014. The department of Pulmonology and Microbiology prepared pamplets and mini posters to create awareness among CRRIs.

“Pain & Palliative Care”- Guest lecture

On 10th Feb 2015, Guest Lecture was conducted on “Pain & Palliative Care” by Dr.M.Azhar Hussain M.D, DA,PhD, H.O.D Pain & Palliative Care Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai, Former Prof of Anesthesia Govt.KMC Chennai. His lecture was very Informative & beneficial to both students and the elite audience.

Out Reach Programmes

World Health Day – 08.04.2014

The Department of Chest Medicine, Psychiatry and Community Medicine observed World No Tobacco Day in the hospital with an aim to create awareness about side effects associated with consumption of tobacco in any form. The sensitization session consisted of a skit and small health talks by the enthusiastic students of the sixth semester. Suitable guidance was given to the participating students to present the message to the beneficiaries to quit consumption of tobacco in a clear and an understandable way. The session was attended by Dr. Sundaramurthy (Prof & Head, TBCD), Dr. Mohanambal (Prof, Obs&Gyn), Dr. SriVidya (Asst Prof, TBCD), Dr. Thendral (Asst Prof, Psychiatry), Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava (Asst. Prof, Community Medicine), Dr. Arsappan (Asst Prof, Dentistry), and Dr. Renny (SR, TBCD). The participating students and the best performers were rewarded for their efforts to boost their confidence.

Awareness Campaign on Obesity 21.04.2014

An awareness program on obesity was conducted for general public in Achravakkam by CRRIs of Community Medicine on 21.04.2014 under the guidance of Dr. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine. They were explained about the adverse effects of obesity and its management through a role play by the CRRIs posted in the department of Community Medicine.

Theme - Preventing vector-borne diseases: World Diabetes Day “Small bite, big threat” Following the World Diabetes Day on 14th of At College

The Department of Community Medicine observed World Health Day in order to spread awareness about vector-borne diseases for the undergraduate medical students of sixth and seventh semester. Students were divided into seven groups and all these groups participated in three different events – Quiz, Connection, and Dumb charades. The session was organized and attended by Dr. Kalaivani A, Dr. Raja D, Dr. Geetha M, Dr.Saurabh Shrivastava and Dr. Prateek Shrivastava ,Assistant Professors, Community Medicine. The best performing group was suitably rewarded at the end of the competition.

November 2014, the department of Internal Medicine celebrated the World Diabetes week. In this regard a three day awareness programme was organized by the department under the leadership of Dr. Nasreen Begum, Professor of Internal Medicine. Students, teachers as well as interns from various departments of the college took part to spread the awareness of controlling Diabetes Mellitus, which has currently become a pandemic in our country.

World AIDS day

On the 03.12. 2014, the Department of Internal Medicine celebrated the World AIDS Day with a theme “Aware and Beware/JanengetohManenge/

At UHTC Thiruporur

The CRRIs of Community Medicine organized a program in UHTC, Thiruporur, based on the theme ‘Small bite, big threat’. The audiences were explained about the common vector borne diseases and their prevention through posters.

World No Tobacco Day – 31.05.2014

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in both Sembakkam RHTC and Thiruporur UHTC. The day was observed to remind both the public & the health professionals that HIV has not gone away and there is still a vital need to increase the awareness, fight prejudice and improve education pertaining to this public health menace. Dr. Suganthi (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine) was present in the Thiruporur UHTC for the session. Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor & Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Post-graduate student), of Department of Community Medicine, conducted the session in Sembakkam RHTC along with the CRRIs.

In the quarter of October - December 2014, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical In the quarter of April – June 2014, the Department departments, and paramedical staffs conducted of Community Medicine in coordination with 47 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam specialists from various clinical departments, and (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and paramedical staffs conducted 51 outreach camps at Manampathy. Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy. In the quarter of January - March 2015, the Department of Community Medicine in In the quarter of July - September 2014, coordination with specialists from various clinical the Department of Community Medicine in departments, and paramedical staffs conducted coordination with specialists from various clinical 44 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam departments, and paramedical staffs conducted (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and 49 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam Manampathy. (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy. World Tuberculosis Day Theme for 2015: Reach 3 million – Reach, Treat Two medical camps were conducted by the and Cure Everyone department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology in World Tuberculosis Day was observed in the association with Sai Baba trust at Oragadamin September. College on 26.03.2015 in order to create awareness among students of the VI & VII semester regarding prevention of tuberculosis. A poster competition was organized and 7 different topics – Prevention of TB; Clinical features of adult & paediatric TB; Diagnosis of TB; Treatment of TB – DOTS; Revised National TB Control Programme; Epidemiology of TB and drug resistance; and TB-HIV & TB-DM - to 7 different groups have been allotted to the participating students by the faculties of Department of Community Medicine. The posters were assessed by Dr. Venkatadri, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, and Dr. Sundaramurthy, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonology. Out of the seven groups, two best groups were rewarded by the judges. The rewards were sponsored by Dr. Sundaramurthy.

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ArindadumAryaadadum”. In view of the day a poster competition was organized by the department under the leadership of Dr. Nasreen Begum, Professor of Internal Medicine. The illustrated form of the carry home messages regarding the control and spread of HIV/AIDS enabled to spread the awareness amongst all the sections of the society. The prize for the best poster was awarded to Chinmayee of III MBBS. Dr.Manasa, Intern, was given a honorary award for displaying a marvelous work of an art “count the faces” along with other exemplary work.

Dept of DVL & TBCD - World AIDS Day

World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day with the Theme for 2014 - Healthy Living and Diabetes, was observed in UHTC Thiruporur on 14.11.2014 and on 21.11.2014 in RHTC Sembakkam in order to emphasize the importance of immediate action to protect the health and well-being of future generations and achieve meaningful outcomes for people with diabetes and those at risk. Dr. Sukla, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Geetha & Dr. Suganthi, Assistant Professors, Community Medicine, and Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Post-graduate student) were present for the observation in UHTC. Dr. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, and students from the fourth semester attended the session in Sembakkam RHTC. CRRIs posted under the department delivered health talks regarding importance of lifestyle modification & balanced diet in delaying the onset of diabetes with the help of posters.

World AIDS Day was observed on 01.12.2014 at the Hospital premises. Awareness Programmes and other cultural activities were organized by the Dept of DVL and TBCD of SSSMC& RI where the welcome address was given by Dr. G. Srinivasan, Prof and HOD, Dept of DVL, residential address was given by the Dean Dr. J.Mohanasundaram and felicitation by Medical Superintendent. The World AIDS Day: event was followed by cultural programmes by the On 01.12.2014, the World AIDS Day with Paramedical staff and HR Personnel. A CME on the Theme for 2014 - Closing the gap in HIV / AIDS was conducted by CRRI on 03.12.14. HIV prevention and treatment was observed In association with the departments of DVL and TBCD, Pediatrics, OBG, Microbiology and Pathology departments of SSSMC&RI.

World COPD day

On account of World COPD Day ,a camp was conducted by the Dept of TB & CD on 20.11.14. Around 50 patients were screened by Breath CO Analyser & Spirometry was done & initiated on appropriate treatment. Patients with high levels of Breath CO were referred to Psychiatrist for smoking cessation . Thanks to the Management & Administration for extending their support in conducting this camp . 130

Monthly camps were conducted by the department of Ophthalmology in the nearby villages namelyPulikundram [OP-40 cases/Surgery-5 cases] on 25.07.2014, Nallanpillai [OP-47 cases/Surgery-5 cases]on 05.08.2014and Pattikadu [OP-64 cases/ Surgery-1 case]on 19.09.2014.

World Cancer Day

With the encouragement of Dean and Medical Superintendent of SSSMC & RI, Department of Internal Medicine observed WORLD CANCER DAY on 4th and 5th Feb 2015 based on the theme “Cancer Is Messy & Scary”. The department conducted various events like Poster presentation titled “Let Me Have Life like a Bird” A Righteous 131

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Feel Of Cancer Patient, Poetry competition entitled “Did you really want to die?” No one commits suicide because they want to die “Then why they do it?” Because they want to kill the pain. Debateon “Euthanasia”. Is it Benevolance or Malevolence? and Tricky Poster. Many students and interns participated the events with enthusiasm and won various prizes.

held on 26.07.2014 at Trichy and have qualified for South Zone Psychiatry Quiz.

The following scientific papers were presented by students of Anatomy at the 13th Regional Society of Anatomist’s Meet between 04.07.2014 and 05.07.2014 at Mamata Medical College, Khammam.

Radio-ulnar synostosisby HemaPriya J, SwayamJothi S., Sundarajan T.

World Asthma Day:

On the view of world Asthma day, Department of Paediatrics and Department of Pulmonology organized Asthma Day with the theme “you can control your asthma” and also conducted “OSCE in Asthma” for final year MBBS students on 15th may 2015.

World Women’s Day

On account of World Women’s Day, Dr. Suthanthira Devi and Dr. Mohanambal, Department of OBG organized various awareness speech regarding women’s health is wealth, Indian women’s

achievements and Women’s empowerment on March 9th 2015. Students, teachers and interns from various departments actively participated in this programme. Following the World Women’s Day, Department of Internal Medicine celebrated World Women’s on 10th March 2015. In the view of the day a Debate on “Women in India are safe/ unsafe” was organized by Dr. Nasreen Beum, Professor of Internal Medicine.

On 28.01.2015 Dr. Swayam Jothi .S , Dr. Sathialakshmi .V from the Department of Anatomy and Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava and Dr. Kalaivani Annadurai, Assistant Professor from the Department of the Community Medicine was felicitated with Certificates of Recognition along with cash award by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor for publishing research articles in journal with impact factor in excess of one at MGMCRI , Puducherry.

Students News PG & UG News

Post Graduate Students of Pathology Dr. Suchitra & Dr.Arefa , attended a CME on “Current concepts in molecular diagnosis” along with Hands on training workshop from 1.11.14 to 3.11.14 at Madras Medical College, Chennai.

Post Graduate Students of Pathology Dr. Hemanathan, Dr. Ishwarya, Dr. Suchitra, Dr. Arefa Dr. A. Sundaramurthy, Professor of TBCD Dept, attended a CME on “Head & Neck Pathology on has been awarded the status of Fellow of the Indian 8.11.14 at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Chest Society ( FICS) on 22.11.2014. Research Institute, Pondicherry.

Awards

Dr. Wills Sheela, Department of OBG won Dr. C.S.Dawn prize- Best paper on the official themepremenopausal. For Impact of surgical menopause on quality of life in young women, FOGSI Prize (AICOG). Abstract AICOG 2015. Abstract ID – 79575 and also she was a CHAIRPERSON for session on health care in women on 23.1.2015 (AICOG 2015). 132

Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa joined as a Post-graduate student in the Department of Community Medicine on 24.07.2014 Students of seventh semester Mr.Satish and Mr.Darshan won second place in the State Level Psychiatry quiz conducted by the Tamilnadu branch of Indian psychiatric society in TANPSYCON-2014

Location of the mental foramen in different age groups to give mental nerve block bySwathy S R., SreeLekha D, Sujatha N., SwayamJothi S., Hemanth. Kommuru., Sathia Lakshmi V., RakeshRanjan S. Polycystic kidney byRakesh Kumar K R, 6 students from I-yr MBBS, participated in interSwayamJothi S, Hemanathan., HemanthKommuru. college quiz competition “Gastro-enterology Quiz” on March 28th 2015 at Govt.KAP Viswanathanan Study of the mandibular foramen in relation to Medical College, Trichy. different sex and different age groups. Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Postgraduate student Guru VijayaRaghavan, SreeLekha D., Sujatha – Community Medicine) attended the two N., SwayamJothi S., Eswari A K., RakeshRanjan S. day confere.01.2015. Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Postgraduate student – Community Medicine) was Neurofibromatosis with gigantism of right leg – rewarded with the Chancellor Medal for coming A case report byVarun Kumar V., ShyamSundar S., second in Essay writing on the topic “Climate Change and Health”. The reward consisted of a SwayamJothi S., RajeswaraRao N. Silver medal and a cash prize of Rs. 2000/-. Kartagener’s Syndrome – A Case report Final Year student Nivedita Emily Jothi won byShyamSundar S., Varun Kumar V., SwayamJothi the prize for best speaker in Debate competition S., RajeswaraRao. entitled “Women in India are Safe/ Unsafe” on On 3.12.14 “World Aid Day” CME ProWorld Women’s Day organized by Dr. Nasreen gram on AID by the CRRI Begum Prof, Department of Internal Medicine Undergraduate students Mr.Satish and Mr.Darshan 10th March 2015. got first place in the South Zone Undergraduate Pre final year students Mr. Sathish and Mr. Psychiatry Quiz Competition conducted by the Indian Psychiatry Society in the month of Darshan won 3rd place in the National level October, 2014.The following students attended UG psychiatry Quiz in the Annual conference the 37th Annual conference of the Association of (ANCIPS) in Hyderabad on Jan 10th Jan 2015. Anatomists, Tamil Nadu at Chingalpet Medical College and presented the following scientific papers Thiruselvan and Sathish won 1st prize, followed between11.10.2015 and 12.10.2015. by S. Suruthi and Banmathi won 2nd prize and Sri Sai Janani won 3rd prize for poster presentation in Tracheal bronchus - A case report by Shyam World Cancer Day “Cancer Is Messy & Scary” on Sundar S. 4th feb 2015. Aortic Aneurysm - A Case Report by Mohamed Nidhal S. Isolated unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia – A case report by Varun kumar V. Septate uterus – A case report by Meena Priya.S. Morphometric study of infra orbital foramen in dry adult skulls and its surgical relevance by Guru Vijaya Raghavan S.

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Message from the Principal of IGIDS Prof. Carounanidy Usha Everything in the universe move forward with timeline but moving forward alone is not progress. Moving ahead in a direction that brings about changes that are useful to oneself and to the society is called as progress. To achieve this, it is important that one pauses briefly in the pace; in order to look back, to reflect and to review actions of the past. This pause enables one to turn around and take the right direction with right purpose or set higher goals for oneself to do better than the best. Annual report, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 2014-15 is one such opportunity to take a look at ourselves.

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCE

Progress of SBV is evident through every page in all spheres of professional education and service. A strong, interconnecting, organized system of administrative and academic functioning is binding all the constituent health professional institutes. Such a transformation is paving for way for inter professional collaboration and education-service collaboration, aligning with global standards of health professions education. Catalysing this transformation is the move towards aligning with various accrediting bodies. SBV is indeed responding constructively and qualitatively to the stimuli such as NAAC, UGC and NABH, assuring progress in internal quality and external image. Participation of the students has extended into policy decision making also along with curricular and extra-curricular activities; an initiative to transform them into change agents in the society. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, being an integral part of this university, has also evolved through many mile stones in this period. It is now stepping into the decennial year with a proud identity of being a recognized institute for both undergraduate and post graduate Dental degree. The unstinted support of the Chairman Sri MK. Rajagopalan has guided the institute while it was going through the rigorous scrutiny of the national statutory body. Noteworthy growth has happened in the Dental Education unit, established and expertly guided by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. KR. Sethuraman; it is now growing to be an independent unit spreading the science of education among the dental educators. Under the inspirational guidance of Prof. N. Anantakrishnan, Dean, Research and Post graduate studies, the first batch of post graduates had successfully graduated as competent dental specialists. Looking back on such progressive endeavours of the past year, I am proud about what we have achieved collectively. I am also convinced that we are in the right direction with right purpose of placing ourselves strong in the Global health education platform. We are setting high standards for ourselves and I pray that every single member of SBV is blessed with the drive to strive towards this pinnacle in unison.

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Research and scholarship

Venkateshwaran R, Karthigeyan S, Manoharan PS, Konchada J, Ramaswamy M, Bhuminathan.

Murthy V, Vaithilingam Y, Livingstone D, Pillai A. Prosthetic rehabilitation of palatal perforation in a patient with syphilis: the great imitator. Case Reports. 2014 Jun 2; (jun02 1):bcr2014204259–bcr2014204259.

A newer technique to program a semi adjustable articulator. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2014 Jul;6(Suppl 1):S135-9. doi: 10.4103/0975-7406.137421

Publications

Vidhyalakshmi Santhanam, Dinesh Shankar, Yoitha Prabhunath. Trigemianl Neuralgia: Revisited. Journal of Indian academy of dental specialist researchers Jan-June 2014;1(1).

R Venkateshwaran, PS Manoharan, Suma Karthigeyan, Jagadish Konchada, Manikandan Ramaswamy, Dineshshankar Janardhanam. Denture markers: A comparison. Journal of Indian Academy of Dental Specialist Researcher 2014;1(1):9-11

Sathyanarayanan R, Gayathri N. Endodontic Management with Mesiobuccal Root Resection of Bilateral Maxillary First Molar: A Picture Presentation.Journal of Scientific Dentistry, 4(1), 2014:70-77

Murthy V, Manoharan, Balaji, Livingstone D. Effect of four surface treatment methods on the shear bond strength of resin cement to zirconia ceramics- a comparative in vitro study. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Sep;8(9):ZC65-8.

Anamika T, Sathyanarayanan R.Endodontic management of tooth with open apex using MTA as apical barrier and platelet rich fibrin membrane as internal matrix: A case report. Journal of Scientific Dentistry, 4(1), 2014:46-52

V U, Sivasankari T, Jeelani S, Asokan GS, Parthiban J. Lymphangioma of the tongue - a case report and review of literature. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Sep;8(9):ZD12-4.

Mithunjith K, Jerry J, Sathyanarayanan R.Calcium Hydroxide Therapy for Persistent Chronic Apical Periodontitis: A Case Series. Journal of Scientific Dentistry, 4(1), 2014:24-37 Geena MG, Kevin RG.Building Proximal Contacts and Contours in Resin Composite Restorations: A Technical Report.Journal of Scientific Dentistry, 4(1), 2014:62-69 Vidhya Rekha, Jayamathi, Ramakrishnan, Devaki Vijayalakshmi, Nandakumar. Anti Cariogenic effect of Terminalia Chebula. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. August 2014;8(8):1-4. Sajeev R, Nayak AU, Reddy V, Ramesh V and Bindu MJ. Comparison of bond strength of Pit & Fissure Sealant in permanent & deciduous molars. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2014;4(1):3-8 Gurusamy Kayalvizhi, T D Vishwas, R Mahantesh, Balaji Subramaniyan. Dental management of severe Early Childhood Caries. El Med J 2014;2:3 Kayalvizhi, Balaji , Suganya G. Clinical management of Oculodentodigitaldysplasia. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry 2014; 32(4):350-352 Kayalvizhi, Balaji , Suganya G. Have a cuppa for caries free teeth. International Journal of Current Medical Research 2014;1(1):19-27 136

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth G S Asokan, S Jeelani, N. Gnanasundrarm Promoter hypermethylation profile of tumor suppressor genes in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Jounal of clinical and diagnostic research. 2014;8(10):ZC09 – ZC12.

Murthy V, VaithilingamY, Soorya S, Yadav N, Dayalan S. Does periodical department audit really works to make things fall in place: A Geriatric/ General Oral Health Assessment Index based audit in prosthodontics. Jrnl of Ind Prosthodont Soc 2015. Published Online.

Viswanath Rangdhol, N.Madhulika. A. Dany, Pratebha B, Jaikumar ND, Sudhakar R. Scanning S. Jeelani, G.S.Asokan. Idiopathic Orofacial granulomatosis – A diagnostic and Treatment electron microscopic observations of fibrous Challenge. Journal of Clinical and diagnostic structure of cemento-dentinal junction in healthy research. 2014;8(10): ZD15 – ZD18. teeth. Ind J Dent Res 2014; 25(6): 758-61. Natarajan Balan, Thangadurai Maheswaran, Abikshyeet Panda, Siccandar Ali Jeelani, Govindasamy Sitra, Baladubramanian Saravana Karthikeyan. Attitude towards oral biopsy among the dental surgeons of Puducherry Journal of Indial Academy of Dental Specialist researchers. Jul – Dec 2014;1(2):59-61 Vandana Pavithranand. Eagles Syndrome – Cause for atypical facial pain - Case report and review 2014;28:97-99.

Kannan AL, Bose BB, Jananni M, Perumalsamy R, Pushparajan S, Ambalavanan N. Efficacy of combination therapy using anorganic bovine bone graft with resorbable GTR membrane vs. open flap debridement alone in the management of grade II furcation defects in mandibular molars A comparative study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2015; 4(s1):S38-43. M.Shyamala, C.Ramesh, V.Yuvraj, V.Suresh, R.Sathyanarayanan, T.S.Balaji, Neil Dominic, Nithin Joseph Jude. A comparative study between bupivacaine with adrenaline and carbonated bupivacaine with adrenaline for surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar. Accepted : 30th march, 2015.( JOMS)

Jeelani S, Asokan GS, Anuradha G, Parthiban J, Sivasankari T. The baffling human body and the boundless nanomaterial boon-a trap for cancer crab. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Jul;8(7):ZE09-12

Arishiya F T, VishwanathRangdhol,Faraz Mohammed, Sharaz Mohamad, SarananShanmugam Grayscale Ultrasonographic Imaging of the Buccal Mucosa in various stages of Oral Submucous fibrosis Oral Radiology2014;1-6.

Jeelani S, Reddy RC, Maheswaran T, Asokan GS, Dany A, Anand B. Theranostics: A treasured tailor for tomorrow. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2014 Jul;6(Suppl 1):S6-8

Santha Devy .A. Evaluation of ploidy status using DNA- image cytometry of exfoliated mucosal cells in Oral Lichen Plannus. Journal of Cytology December 2014;31

Maheswaran T, Abikshyeet P, Sitra G, Gokulanathan S, Vaithiyanadane V, Jeelani S. Gustatory dysfunction. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2014 Jul;6(Suppl 1):S30-3.

Ravi Teja,Venkatesan Ramesh, Regunathan priyanka “The role of dental surgeons in combating drug resistance: A study in south india. Original article. IJNPND 2014 Dec; 4(1):S12-S16.

Shekar Vandana, Austin Ravi David, Mathew Phillips. A case-control study to evaluate salivary cortisol levels in patients with dry mouth. JIAOMR; 2014:26(1):8-12

Vivek K, Kayal vizhi G, Arun Jacob Silas, Sajeev R Saravana Kumar. Modern Concepts in Esthetic Rehabilitation Of Primary Anterior Teeth In Pediatric Dentistry. JIDENT 2014 Nov; 4(2):1-4.

Sitra G, John Baliah, Sivasankari T, Kayalvizhi EB. An Overview Non Periodontal Oral Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2014;4(1):53-61 S Subhashini, GL Perumal, S Shanmugam, VishwanathRangdhol. Critical Scrutiny of the visualization and Detection of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders by Chemiluminiscent Illumination Indian Journal of Science and Technology 2014;7(10):1481-1487.

Aparna K, Vezhavendhan N, Pramodhini. Prevalence of candida species in chronic debilitating Dr.Srinivasan.J, Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics, patients with oral candidiasis – a pilot study. conducted a preconference course on “CBCT International journal of contemporary medical in Prosthodontics and hands on virtual implant research. 2015; 2(1): 32 -38 planning in virtual implant software” and also “One on one session” on the topic “How to select Poorani R, Vezhavendhan N, Ramesh R , your thesis topic, choose the correct study design Vidyalakshmi S, Sivaramakrishnan M, Suganya R. & frame your research protocol” targeting the Estimation of malondialdehyde level in oral sub postgraduate students in the 16th PG Convention mucous fibrosis. Journal of scientific dentistry 2014; conducted by Indian Prosthodontic Society, held 4(2): 9 -13 at Visakapattinam between 05.06.14 and 07.06.14.

Sitra G, Kayalvizhi EB, Sivasankari T, Viswanath Rangdhol A new venture with sclerotherapy in an oral vascular lesion. Journal of basic clinical pharmacology 2015;6:40-3.

Livingstone D,Murthy V,Reddy VK,Pillai A. Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with of Orthodontics gave a guest lecture titled aggressive periodontitis.BMJ 2015 “Treatment of Vertical Maxillary excess” at 1st National Symposium on “Holistic Approach to an

Academic initiatives Guest Lectures

Dr.Viswanath Rangdhol, Prof.& Head Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, had attended “Implant Surgery & Imaging course” (Module I and II) in the month of May and June 2014 in Bangalore. Dr.Manoharan.P.S, Professor & Head, Dept of Prosthodontics, conducted an “One on one session” on the topic “Surveying and Designing of RPD” targeting the postgraduate students in the 16th PG Convention conducted by Indian Prosthodontic Society, held at Visakapattinam between 05.06.14 and 07.06.14.

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Orthognathic Patient”, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital on 14.06.14.

Evidence Based Dentistry for the Post Graduates at GDC, Chennai on 27.11.14.

national conference. Lucknow between 14.10.15 and16.10.14.

Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, spoke on “Capacity building for dental educators-Initial experience at IGIDS” on the SBV Ahead monthly meet at Ground floor library hall on 26.06.14. She spoke on the Faculty development program undertook by faculty of IGIDS, formation of Dental Education unit and the Training of Trainers program conducted by DEU for Melmaruvathur dental college faculty. All the nine dental education unit faculty were awarded certificates on the same day.

Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept of Cons & endo, delivered Guest lecture on Citation Management at GDC, Chennai on 27.11.14.

Awards:

Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, delivered Guest lecture on Cons Vs Endo at 29th IACDE National Conference, Jaipur on 06.12.14. Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept of Cons & endo, delivered Guest lecture on Endo Vs Implant at 29th IACDE National Conference, Jaipur on 06.12.14. Dr.Senthil, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry, delivered a guest lecture in the topic “Preventive Dentistry – Bun or Butter in GDP” in the continuing dental education program organized by IDA Puducherry Cuddalore Branch on 8.02.15. Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept of Orthodontics gave a guest lecture titled “Inventory management in practice” in Nashik on 23.02.15.

Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, delivered Guest lecture on Ecclires-2014 – “National Convention on Clinical Research and Ease Reports in Balaji Dental College, Chennai on 22.08.14. Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & HOD, Dept of Cons & endo, delivered Guest lecture on Ecclires-2014 – “National Convention on Clinical Research and Ease Reports in Balaji Dental College, Chennai on 22.08.14. Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept of Orthodontics gave a guest lecture titled “Distraction Osteogenesis” at Sibar Dental College, Guntur on 4.09.14. Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept of Orthodontics gave a guest lecture titled “Practice Management” at Sri Balaji Dental College, Chennai on 19.09.14. Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, delivered Guest lecture on Rotary Endodontics for Private Practioners at Trichy IDA on 26.10.14. Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept of Cons & endo, delivered Guest lecture on Fibre Re-inforced Composite at Trichy IDA on 26.10.14. Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, delivered Guest lecture on Literature Search in 138

Dr.Senthil, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry, delivered a guest lecture in the topic “Update on Recent Preventive Modalities – Dental Caries, Malocclusion and Dental Fluorosis” in PILOT program held at Sri Ramachandra University on 27.2.15. Dr.Senthil, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry, delivered a guest lecture in the topic “Art of Conquering Patients” in the CDE program titled “Guide to Dental Practice” Held at Kaparga Vinayaga Institute of Dental sciences on 18.3.15. Dr.Vikneshan, senior lecturer, Dept of Public health dentistry delivered a guest lecture in the topic “Ethics in Dentistry” in the CDE program titled “Guide to Dental Practice” held at Kaparga Vinayaga Institute of Dental sciences on 18.3.15. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept of OMFS, delivered a guest lecture on Maxillofacial trauma at CME on Golden Hour, MGMCRI on 20.03.15.

Presentation in Conference/ CDE:

Prof. Srinivasan, Dept. of Prosthodontics presented a paper on “Implant Impressions – An Intergrated Review” at the ICOI conference held at Hyderabad between 25.07.14 and 27.07.14. Dr. Kayalvizhi, reader, Department of pediatric and preventive dentistry, presented a paper “plectranthus amboinicus-an aromatic anticariogenic agent?”At indian society of pediatric and preventive dentistry,

Dr.Vikneshan, has been awarded best picture captured in community dental outreach programs, moments that have touched you under V-capture: Photography competition at XIX National Conference of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry at Cochin. Picture was taken on National Tooth Brushing Day program, 7th November 2014 at Thiyagi Subramaniam Padayatchi government higher secondary school, Koravallimedu, Puducherry. The photograph was captured by Preetham, Final year BDS student.

Officiation as chairperson:

Dr.Senthil M, Reader, Dept of Public Health Dentistry, chaired a session of scientific paper presentation and poster presention at the XIX National Conference of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry held at Cochin between 20.11.14 and 21.11.14.

Dr.Manoharan, Prof & Head and Prof. Srinivasan, Dept. of Prosthodontics attended the ICOI conference held at Hyderabad between 25.07.14 and 27.07.14. Dr. C. Ramesh, Prof & Head, Dept. of OMFS attended the CME program on Oral Cancer held at Chennai on 19.09.14. Dr. C. Ramesh, Prof & Head, Dr. Neil Dominic, Senior lecturer, Dept. of OMFS, Dr.R.Saravana Kumar, Prof& Head and Dr. SakthiDevi, Senior lecturer, Dept of Periodontics attended PROIGIDS CDE program on 20.09.14. Dr. Mithunjith K, senior lecturer, Dept of Cons & Endo, attended “Digital Smile Design”- Three

Participation in Conferences /CDE

Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept of Orthodontics attended the Continuing dental education programme on “Drift to Contemporary Trends- A Paradigm Shift In Orthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 19.06.14 Dr. Ramesh.C Prof & Head & Dr.Yuvraj.V Reader Dept of OMFS attended the National Colloquium on “In Silico Modelling in Modern Medicine” conducted in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry on 20.06.14. Dr.Vezhavendhan,Reader, Dr.Sivaramakrishnan, Dr.Suganya, Dr.Vidhyalakshmi, Senior lecturers participated in the CDE program, TOPAZ-14 on the topic “Recent advances in Head and Neck tumors” held at Thaai Mookambikai Dental College and Hospital Chennai on 26.06.14 Dr. Sanguida.A & Dr. Premalatha., Senior Lecturers, Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry attended the symposium on ‘LASERS & Piezo surgery’ at INTEGRATE 2014 jointly organized by the Indian Society of Periodontology and Dept. of Periodontics, IGIDS on 28.06.14 and 29.06.14. Dr Nandakumar A, Prof and Head, Dept of Orthodontics attended the” Orthognathic Orthodontic workshop” at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai on 18.07.14. Dr. Pratheba, Professor and Dr. Vineela, Reader, Dept of Periodontics attended ICOI conference in Hyderabad between 25.07.14 and 27.07.14.

days hands on course held at Bangalore between 26.09.14 and 28.09.14. Dr.R.Saravana kumar, Professor& Head, Dr.S.Sakthi devi, Senior lecturer, Dept of Periodontics attended the CDE program on “Le Pedo Colloquim” on 12.11.14. Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dr. Bindu Meera John, Reader, Dr. Saranya, Senior lecturer, Dept of Cons & endo, Dr.G.S.Prathima, Professor & Head, Dr. Sanguida, Dr. Ramesh, senior lecturer, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. A.Santha Devy, Professor, Dr. S. Vidyalakshmi, Senior lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology attended Research Methodology – Post Graduate orientation program at Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences between 24.11.14 to 26.11.14. Dr. Amsavardini Tayaar @ Padmini .S, Professor & Head, Dr.Sivaramakrishnan, Senior lecturer from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, has attended XXIII National Conference IAOMP at Bangalore, between 29.11.14 and 31.11.14. Dr.Arun kumar, Senior lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, attended the CDE program on Implantology for beginners on 14.12.14.

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Miscellany:

Dr.Suganya, Senior Lecturer guided a UG student (Miss.Swathy .U) for an ICMR funded STS project 2014 and got ICMR approval Dr. Shivasakthy M, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics, judged the poster competition on

“Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable” conducted by the Department of Psychiatry on 25.06.14 Dr.Senthil M, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry has been elected as Joint Secretary of Indian Dental association, Pondicherry Dr.Senthil M, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry, was honored by IDA cuddalore for conducting various dental health programs in Cuddalore for the year 2014 Dr.Sanguida has been elected as the “convenor CDH 2015” of Indian Dental Education Puducherry Branch on 21.10.2014 Dr.Prathima,G.S, Professor & Head, Dept of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry completed the PG certified course in “LASER DENTISTRY” conducted by Manipal University between 09.01.15 and 12.01.15. Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior lecturer, Dept of Periodontics participated in IGNITE “ 15 certificate of appreciation for Loquentia’15, Dextrix

’15 & Celestial ’15, & won second prize in “story writing entitled - “Romantic Thriller“ on 21.03.15

Academic activities

Institutional Review Board

The 3rd Institutional Review Board meeting was held on 30.05.14 from 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Sathyanarayanan, PG Co-ordinator in the presence of Dr. Carounanidy

services on a humanitarian basis for 3 weeks with main focus on comprehensive dental care with the concept of extracting the tooth “as last resort”. Since prevention is better than cure, emphasis was also given on Oral Health Education. The total strength of the school is about 2750 students with most of the students residing in the hostels. An interactive oral health education session was also conducted for all the students and in response the students opened up with some questions regarding their oral hygiene practices. In addition to this oral health education was also given to 4 other neighboring schools and our efforts were appreciated.

As per the request of the project coordinator, the stay was extended for a week and during the stay another school was screened not far away from the town. Apart from our institute, there were dentist from other countries like Sweden and USA, and Usha, Principal, IGIDS and the IRB Panel a lot of ideas were exchanged to improve the oral members - Dr. Ramesh.C, Dr. Saravanakumar.R, health status of the population of Ladakh. Dr. Manoharan.P.S., Dr. Mahalakshmi. T, Dr. Krithika Datta, Dr. Sridhar Premkumar. S and Dr. Activities of Scientific & Academic Srinivasan. The progress status of 24 Post-graduate forum dissertations was being reviewed. Few modifications 06.05.2014 - Webinar. were accepted by IRB & to be sent to IEC as a letter Scientific and academic forum, IGIDS organized of Communication. One new research project from A webinar on “Make implants a part of your daily faculty was evaluated for IRB approval. practice”by Dr Ratandeep Patil. The program was attended by the faculty,post graduates and interns Humanitarian Dental Project at Leh, from the department of Oral surgery,Periodontics Ladakh and Prosthodontics.The session was very informative The aim of a public health dentist is to provide as eight dental colleges participated in the session oral health services covering a wide spectrum of over skype. population. The first such initiative in the history of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences 16.05.14 - Cleft Lip and Palate Program for an outreach program at a place as far as Leh, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Ladakh became reality in the month of May Orthopaedics in association with Scientific and 2014. This initiative was very much supported by Academic Forum ,IGIDS conducted a program the Principal Dr. Carounanidy Usha. A team of 3 on cleft lip and palate. Dr Manikandan MDS, Head dentists volunteered for this project. Dr. Senthil M, and incharge for cleft centre-Meenakshi Ammal Reader, Dr. Kuldeep singh, Senior lecturer, Dept. dental college and hospital,Chennai delivered a of PHD and Dr. Ramesh, Senior lecturer, Dept guest lecture on “Surgical management of cleft lip of Pedodontics. The team members left for this and palate”.This was followed by Dr Venkatesh humanitarian project on 6/05/2014 and reached MDS Senior lecturer Dept of Orthodontics and ladakh on 9/05/2014. The team provided free dental 141

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth workshop on “Training of the trainers for dental educators” at IGIDS on 06.06.14, 07.06.14, 13.06.14 & 14.06.14. 24 faculty from Adhi parasakthi dental college, Melmaruvathur participated in the program.

Resource personnel involved: S. No Name Designation / institute Topics covered

Dentofacial Orthopedics,IGIDS on the topic “Orthodontic management of cleft lip and palate”.

INTEGRATE 2014

The Department of Periodontics and Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) conducted INTEGRATE 2014, a National symposium on lasers and piezo surgery on 28th and 29th June. The symposium was inaugurated by Prof. K.R.Sethuraman vice-

1 Dr.K.R.Sethuraman Vice Chancellor, SBV Teaching learning principles, Adult learning principles, SOLO taxonomy, Curriculum development 2 Dr. N. Anathakrishnan Dean, PG studies, SBV Principles & practice of

Child Oral Health Clinic at Pediatric OPD

Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry started the Child Oral Health Clinic at Pediatric OPD MGMCRI on 05.07.14. Oral Screening of all patients is done there and dental health education is provided.

20.06.14 - Clinical Society Meeting

Tobacco cessation training program

The Scientific and Academic Forum of IGIDS conducted the clinical society to discuss interesting cases and research studies. The session began with the collaring of the president of SAF Dr. Saravanakumar by the secretary of SAF Dr. Vandana. The session was chaired by Dr. Saravanakumar. There were three presentations from the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and two presentations from the Department of Oral Pathology: The Bout “Flame, laser, sand blaster” by Dr Rajab Ali, 2nd

year PG Dept of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics; “LOC”-Line of complication by Dr Divya kanya, 1st year PG Dept of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics; Orthodontic kaleidoscope by Dr Jauhar ,1st year PG Dept of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics; Mucous membrane pemphigoid –a case report by Dr Aparna, 3rd year PG Department of Oral Pathology; Extraction of DNA from odontoblastic tooth processes of permanent tooth dentin-A Invitro study Dr V Saravanakumar, 3rd year PG Department of Oral Pathology. Questions from audience were answered by the presenters and moderated by the chairperson.

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Dr. Kuldeep singh, Senior lecturer and Miss. Sruthi interns from the department conducted a group discussion on tobacco and its health effects. A workshop was conducted where the engineering students participated in providing solution for tobacco related issues in the public and on tobacco cessations. At the end a health education poster titled “tobacco and its oral effects” was donated to the college by the intern Miss.Krithiga.

evaluation, Slow & problem learners 3 Dr.K.A.Narayan Vice Principal, MGMCRI Taxonomy of objectives, Web 2 & dental education 4 Dr.V.N. Mahalakshmi Controller of Examinations Question paper setting & blue print, OSCE 5 Dr. Carounanidy Usha Principal, IGIDS Lesson plan, Evaluation of oral examination 6 Dr. Saravanakumar Vice principal (Academics), IGIDS Specific learning outcomes 7 Dr. P.S. Manoharan Prof & Head, Dept of Prosthodontics, IGIDS Evaluation of written examination 8 Dr. Pratheeba Prof, Dept of Periodontics, IGIDS Chairside teaching 9 Dr. M. Senthil Reader, Dept of Public health Dentistry, IGIDS Large group teaching 10 Dr. M. Shivasakthy Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics, IGIDS Small group teaching 11 Dr. Bindu Reader, Dept of Cons & endo, IGIDS Teaching learning media 12 Dr. Sanguida Senior lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics Introduction to Microteaching 13 Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics Teaching learning media

chancellor SBV University and Dr. Jagadish Pai, joint secretary ISP. 210 Delegates from 29 institutes from all over the country attended the symposium. 9 eminent speakers in the field of lasers and piezo surgery delivered the guest lectures. Live demonstration of the surgical procedures using hard and soft tissue lasers were telecast from the Dental college to the venue. Quiz program was conducted on lasers by the Department and cash prizes were awarded to the winners and runners.

Anti tobacco workshop

The Department Of Public Health Dentistry on 26.06.14 conducted a tobacco cessation workshop at Sri Ganesh College of Engineering and Technology, Mullodai, Puducherry. In this program 150 Engineering students participated and they were trained on tobacco Cessation. The salient

Tobacco cessation training program for college student on 4.07.2014 conducted the above program at Rajiv Gandhi Arts and Science college Thavalakuppam and 28.08.2014 same program conducted in Rajiv Gandhi college of Engineering and technology, Kirumapakkam. In both the program 150 college students participated and trained on tobacco cessation.The salient features of program includes, A role play depicting the scenario of a engineering students going in to the habit of tobacco by the influence of friends and peer group was enacted; Dr. Senthil from the department conducted a group discussion on tobacco and its health effects; A workshop was conducted where the engineering students participated in providing solution for tobacco related issues in the public and on tobacco cessations; At the end a health education poster was donated

30.07.2014- Clinical Society Meeting.

The Scientific and Academic Forum of IGIDS conducted the clinical society to discuss interesting cases and research studies. The session began with the collaring of the presdent of SAF Dr Saravanakumar by the secretary of SAF Dr Vandana. The session was chaired by Dr Saravanakumar. There were three presentations from the Department of Periodontics:Autologous platelet rich fibrin:a boon to periodontal regeneration by Dr Raghuraman ,3rd year PG Dept of Periodontics; Platelet rich fibrin applications in hard tissue augmentation by Dr Aravind Raaj ,3rd year PG Dept of Periodontics and Platelet rich fibrin applications in soft tissue augmentation by Dr Dr Gayathri , 3rd year PG Dept of Periodontics. Questions from audience were answered by the presenters and moderated by the chairperson.

features of the program include the following. A role play depicting the scenario of a engineering students going in to the habit of tobacco by the 02.08.14-Oral hygiene day influence of friends and peer group was enacted. Oral hygiene day flash mob at Cuddalore silver beach on 2.08.14 and 3.08.14. The salient features

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth speech and hearing;Dr Sunaina Chaudhry and Mr Rajkumar from the department of Psychology and Mrs AN Uma Department of Anatomy. After which the vision,mission and action of the cleft lip and palate board was delivered by Prof C.Ramesh HOD Department of Oral surgery.Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Vandana, secretary,SAF,IGIDS .

of the program includes, The Flash MOB “Oral Health and Systemic Disease” was directed by Dr. Geetha intern, the Dance was performed by a team 10 students from 3rd and final year; The Students played a role that they have come to beach once the music is played the students start dancing one by one and form a group within 2 minutes; They gain the attention of the other public and they demonstrated brushing technique by dance and conveyed a message; that oral health is important to maintain general health; Other oral health instruction like brushing frequency, oral health pregnancy and diet also conveyed by dance to general public .

students currently joined for Postgraduation in the institution addressed the freshers. On the same day, online registration for anti ragging was done by the students and the parents. New uniform system was introduced in the institution and strict protocol against ragging was ensured by anti ragging squad headed by Dr.Yuvaraj. Registration forms were filled in the Garuda website and the students were provided with college hand books. The text books and full set of first year instruments were distributed.

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Two guest lectures were planned for the day: (1)“Craniofacial anomalies and craniofacial surgery” by Dr Ananthnarayan ,Associate 12.08.14-Cleft Lip and Palate Board Professor Department of Oral and maxillofacial Inauguration surgery, Meenakshiammal dental college and Scientific and academic forum, IGIDS in Hospital,Chennai. (2) “Role of Orthognathic association with the Deparments of Oral Surgery, surgery and distraction osteogenesis in correction of Prosthodontics,Pedodontics organized the facial deformities” by Dr Viveknarayanan, Principal inauguration of the cleft lip and palate board on Professor and Head Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Priyadarshini dental college and hospital, Chennai.

On 20.08.14, Anti-ragging committee along with the members, we have conducted Online AntiRagging Affidavit Registration was held for the whole day for the first year students along with parents and also for few senior batches. Students & parents counseling was done. On 25.08.14, Anti-ragging film screening program has been conducted between 11 am to 1 pm for 2nd,3rd, Final year BDS and Interns in the 2nd floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI.

25.08.14-Clinical Society Meeting

The clinical society meeting for the month of August began with the collaring of the president of SAF Dr Saravanakumar by the secretary of SAF Dr Vandana. The session was chaired by Dr

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12.08.14. Prof Saravana Kumar, President of SAF,IGIDS welcomed the gathering. Honourable vice chancellor,SBVU Prof K.R. Sethuraman inaugurated the program by unveiling the board. Prof Nandakumar HOD Department of Orthodontics introduced the board members, Dr Courounanidy Usha,Principal IGIDS; Dr Ramesh Prof and Head Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery; Dr Vishwanath Rangdhol Prof and Head department of oral medicine and radiology;Dr Senthil M Department of public health dentistry,Dr Manoharan, Department of Prosthodontics; Dr Sajeev Department of Pedodontics;Dr narayanan and Dr Vijay Department of Plastic surgery; Dr Mahalakshmi Department of Pediatric surgery, Dr Karthikeyan Department of E.N.T, Mrs Sathya and Mr Arul kumar from the Department of 144

Prof R Saravana kumar spoke about the vision mission and action of the board. Prof Rajaram Pagadla Honourable Chancellor, SBVU felicitated the gathering. Veteran implantologist Prof Muniratnam Naidu Founder vice chancellor Meenakshiammal University the chief guest for the program delivered the inaugural address. Prof C.Ramesh vice principal, administration delivered the vote of thanks. Following the inauguration two guest lectures were delivered: “Surgical aspect of implantology” by Dr Senthilnathan and “Diagnosis and treatment planning for implant” by Dr Vinod Krishna.

08.09.14 Interns Orientation Program

20.08.14, First BDS induction The first year induction program was held on 20.08.14 at the Medical block ground floor lecture hall. The program commenced in the presence of Prof. Rajaram Pagadala, Chancellor, SBV, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV and Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS. Around 90 Freshers with their parents had gathered for the occasion. Enlightening speeches were rendered by the dignitaries that bestowed good spirit and inspiration in the upcoming Igidians. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor, Dept of Oral Pathology, introduced the various committees in the Institution. Alumini

August 2014. Prof Prathiba delivered the welcome address,the program was inaugurated by lighting the kutthuvelakku .Prof Carounanidy Usha delivered the principal’s address.

Saravanakumar. There were 4 presentations that day all from the department of conservative dentistry and endodontics :Comparative evaluation of stain resisting capacity of nano hybrid resin based composite with hybrid resin based composite to the Indian food colourants-an invitro study-by Johnsy John final yr BDS; Building Proximal Contact Composite Resin Restoration-Technical ReportKevin Ruther 3rd Year BDS;Management of non vital discoloured tooth using direct composite venner-a case report Dr Mintu 3RD YEAR PG; Accidental ingestion of endodontic irrigating needle-a rare case report by Dr Sudakar 2nd yr PG. The session was moderated by Dr Saravanakumar.

The Interns orientation program was conducted on 08.09.14 at 2pm in the library ground floor seminar hall. The program started with a welcome address by Dharani. B, intern. It was then followed by felicitation of the speakers Dr. Senthil. M, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry & Dr. Nanda Kumar, Prof & Head, Dept of Orthodontics by the Principal, Dr. Carounanidy Usha. The first lecture was on “Are we taking care of stakeholders of dental hospital? Myths and Facts” by Dr. Senthil. M, Reader, Dept of Public health dentistry and the second lecture was on “Practice management and financial balance” by Dr. Nanda Kumar, Prof & Head, Dept of Orthodontics. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Vishvaja. S, Intern.

11.09.14-Guest lecture

A guest lecture on the topic “Applied Genetic research for dental postgraduates” was delivered 26.08.14-Implant Board by Dr Aravind Ramanathan, Director of central Inauguration research facility, Sree Balaji Medical and Hospital, Scientific and academic forum ,IGIDS in Chennai. All post graduates attended the program association with the Deparments of Oral Surgery, and faculty who had research concepts related to Prosthodontics and Periodontics organized genetics attended the program. the inauguration of the implant board on 26th 145

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13.09.14 Student Clinician Orientation Program (SCOPE) 2014-15

patients and their relatives attended the program and were informed about oral cancer and its preventive measures and pamphlets were given for the same. The Student Clinician Orientation Program All were screened for oral cancer by the team of was conducted for the academic year 2014- doctors. Patients with early stages of oral cancer 15 on 13.09.14. The event started at 10.30am. were given free preventive medicines and advice. Mrs. Lakshmi nutritionist has given away valuable speech regarding the role of diet in oral cancer. There was mutual discussion between the doctors and patients regarding the program. The event was headed by Dr. Carounanidy usha, Principal, Dr.N. Vezhavendan, Tumor board Co-ordinator, Dr. A. Santhadevi, Dr. Vishwanath and Dr. Ramesh and other board members. The sponsors were Cipla and Warren pharmaceuticals pvt ltd.

20.09.14 – PROIGIDS

PRO – IGIDS -2014, CDE program on fixed partial denture and implant prosthodontics was conducted by the Department of Prosthodontics on Mr.Agathian, President, Student council welcomed 20.09.14. Resource personnels involved includes; the gathering. Dr.Ramesh, Vice-Principal (admin) Dr. Lakshmi S, Professor, Meenakshi Ammal Dental welcomed the chief guest, Mr.Naveen from IT, College and Hospital, Chennai on “Prosthodontic CISCO Technologies Bangalore with a bouquet. Dr. Saravana kumar, Vice-Principal(academics) illustrated the overall idea of conducting the program and enlightened the new clinicians about their duties and ethical practise. He then badged Miss. Savitha, the class representative of the present third year. This was followed by the badging ceremony of all third years by the interns batch. Dr.Ramesh guided the new clinician by helping them to take a Hippocratic Oath. Mr. Naveen took a lecture on “Communication Skills and Personality Development”. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Neil Dominic, Students advisor.

18.09.14 – Oral Cancer Awareness program

options in Implant placement”; Dr. Abby Abraham, Associate Professor, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on “Guided Implant Surgery”; Dr. Vigneshwaran, Associate Professor, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on “Immediate Implant Placement” and Dr. Sivashanker, Director, Confident Lab, Bangalore on “Minimising failures in all ceramic restorations”. Undergraduates, interns, post graduates and general practitioners who aspire to do implants and fpd as a part of their practice participated and obtained hands on experience with materials and techniques for implants in Guided Implant surgery, which are crucial for the success of the superstructure provided above. The program provided depth of insight into the fixed partial denture success with all ceramics and implants which are placed with guided stents fabricated out of STL implants.

of tumor board. The program started by 9:00 am in the medical hospital block near medical records department and 4th floor tumor board, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences. More than 500

26.09.14-Clinical Society Meeting

On 18.09.14, Oral Cancer Awareness day was conducted in the premises of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry under the banner

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The clinical society meeting for the month of September began with the collaring of the president of SAF Dr. Saravanakumar by the secretary of

SAF Dr. Vandana. The session was chaired by Dr Saravanakumar. There were three papers from the department of Pedodontics: Attitudes, practice and knowledge regarding primary preventive measures among general dental practitioners in and around Puducherry by Dr. Vivek, 3rd year PG Department of Pedodontics; Space regainer made easy-a case series Dr Megalaa,3rd year PG Department of Pedodontics; Teach-visual and verbal guide for ASD Dr Arunkanth, 3rd year PG Department of Pedodontics.

The schoolteachers were also educated regarding importance of oral health and maintaining oral hygiene. Students were interested in correcting their brushing technique also; they demonstrated proper brushing technique on the tooth model.

Inauguration of National Service Scheme unit

The NSS unit at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences was inaugurated on 11/11/14 in the presence of our honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr.K.R Sethuraman, Prof Carounanidy Usha, Principal, General Health Check Up- First IGIDS and chief guest Dr Kuzhundaswamy, State Year BDS - 2014 Liason Officer, NSS, Pondicherry state. The main A General health check up program – a first of agenda of the program being initiating, supporting its kind in SBV University for the first year BDS and consequent follow up of the “Swachh Bharat students (2014-15) was conducted by Public Health Abhiyaan”. Dentistry Department, IGIDS in co-ordination with MHC, MGMC&RI. The program was held The Dental Council of India has also appealed to between 5.9.14 and 23.9.14. A total of 96 Students all the dental colleges in India to mark the Swachh were subjected to General examination, routine Bharat, Swach Bharat mission from 4.11.14 to blood and urine investigations, out of which 16 14.11.14. Sharing the view of Dental Council of were diagnosed with different conditions (Anemia, India, the NSS unit of Indira Gandhi Institute of Renal calculi, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Dental Sciences decided to kick start the ‘Swachh Diabetes in Young etc.). The diagnosed students and Bharat Abhiyaan’ in the college premises. their parents were informed to initiate treatment accordingly. The program has greatly helped the The program proceeded with a ribbon cutting First year BDS students to know about their health ceremony to inaugurate the unit by the chief guest status. The program was co-ordinated by Dr.Dilip, Dr Kuzundaswamy. The NSS coordinator of Indira Dr.Ashwanth and Dr.Iswarya junior lecturer from Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences Dr Senthil M, delivered the mission-vision statement of NSS. This the Department of Public health Dentistry. was followed by handing over the NSS Flag to the Letter from Prime Minister volunteer. An oath was taken by all the volunteers A birthday card was designed by dental students of NSS, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, containing dental health education messages. The pledging to keep their immediate premises clean and greeting was sent to our prime minister to convey also advocate the same to 100 other individuals. The birthday wishes and to stress him to make India dignitaries then handed over the necessary cleaning with healthier (teeth) and a tobacco free nation. equipment’s and materials to the volunteers and vote The reply letter was received from prime minister of thanks was delivered. dated 20.10.14. The volunteers then formed small groups and in National tooth brushing day – 2014 methodologically started the mission and cleaned November 7 is observed as National Tooth brushing the surrounding premises. The collected waste was day in India to reinforce the importance of children’s then packed and sealed in black plastic wrappers and oral health and promote good tooth-brushing habits handed it over to concerned officials for appropriate recommended by dental health Professionals. This disposal. program is launched from 2014 to educate parents and kids to brush twice daily for at least two minutes Inauguration of Red ribbon club to help reduce the risk of oral diseases. On this day, The RRC unit at Indira Gandhi Institute of Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Dental Sciences was inaugurated on 11.11.14 in Gandhi Institute of Dental sciences, Pondicherry the presence of honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr K. has organized a mass tooth brushing demonstration R Sethuraman, Prof Carounanidy Usha, Principal, in K.R. Subramaniya Padayatchi Govt. Higher IGIDS and chief guest Dr Kuzhundaswamy, State secondary school. Koravelimedu. In collaboration Liason Officer, NSS, Pondicherry state. Dr. M. with Colgate Palmolive, free Oral Health Kit was Shivasakthy, Program organizer, RRC, IGIDS distributed to all the school children as well as spoke on the vision & mission of RRC, IGIDS. proper brushing technique demonstration was done to all the school children. Program activities: On 11.11.2014, the inauguration of Red Ribbon Around 470 schoolchildren were provided with Club of IGIDS was marked by two sets of Programs. Oral Health Kit and benefitted from this program. 147

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Program 1:

Mini Marathon by the student volunteers and faculty volunteers from IGIDS campus till Thavalakuppam bus stand covering a distance of about 6 km was flagged off by Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV. The Marathon was aimed to spread the awareness of HIV/AIDS among the public. The winners of the marathon were awarded cash price sponsored by Dr. Neil, Students advisor, IGIDS.

Program 2:

A free blood grouping drive for the public was held at two areas, near the Thavalakuppam bus stand and in the Ariyankuppam Urban health centre. Blood grouping was done for 200 people inclusive of both areas. A card was issued to those people with their personal details and blood group. Pamphlets reinforcing HIV/AIDS awareness and blood donation motivation of PACS were distributed to the public. The program was widely covered by press and media.

Le Pedo Colloquium

The Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry in association with Scientific & Academic Forum organized its 1st Continuing Dental Education programme titled “Le Pedo Colloquium” on 15.11.14 at the Lecture hall in 2nd floor of Medical College Block, MGMCRI. The CDE program was accredited with 6 credit points by the Puducherry State Dental Council. Five eminent guest speakers were invited ; Dr. Nikhil Marwah M.D.S.( Professor, Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan), Dr. Sharath Asokan, M.D.S, M.Sc, MPhil, Ph D.( Professor, Dept. of Pedodontics, KSR Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode), Dr. V. Arun Prasad Rao, M.D.S.( Professor & HOD, Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, MGPGI, Pondicherry), Dr. Joby Peter, M.D.S. (Professor, Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital) & Dr. M.S.Muthu, M.D.S., PhD. (Professor & HOD, Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai). The target audience for the CDE program were the interns, PGs and Faculty. An E poster competition for the interns on the topic “Pediatric DentistryEvolution to Revolution” was also conducted. Total number of registrations was 137 (the participant colleges were: Aadhiparasakthi Dental College, Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai, Thai Moogambikai Dental College, Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, KSR Dental College, Tiruchengode & IGIDS) 148

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth The program began with an inauguration ceremony at 9.30 AM. Prof. G.S.Prathima, Head, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS welcomed the gathering. The guest speakers were felicitated with bouquet and memento. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Carounanidy Usha, Principal IGIDS. Dr. Sanguida.A, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS delivered the vote of thanks. The scientific session began at 10.15AM after high tea. The first session was a skype presentation and discussion on ‘Critical Appraisal of Publications” by Dr. Nikhil Marwah from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The E poster presentations were sandwiched between the guest lectures. A total of nine E posters were presented and were judged by the guest speakers and Dr. Sajeev, Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, IGIDS. The second lecture was on Child Psychology ‘Made for each other’ by Dr. Sharath Asokan, followed by ‘Keys to successful behavior management’ by Dr. Arun Prasad Rao. The post lunch sessions were on ‘Children with special health care needs- Revisiting the basics’ by Dr.M.S.Muthu & ‘Early orthodontic treatment- When & Why’ by Dr. Joby Peter. This was followed by the prize distribution for the three best E posters. The program concluded at 5 PM with a tea. The overall feedback was that the program was excellent.

Research methodology

A Workshop on Research Methodology and Biostatistics was conducted for 3 days from 24.11.14 to 26.11.14 at IGIDS which was participated by Faculties and First year Post Graduates. The resource personnel involved were Prof. L. Nagesh Head, Public Health Dentistry, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Shyam Sivasamy, Sr. Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Thalambur, Chennai. Interesting topics were covered with hands on in all the topics through appropriate questions and problems. SPSS software demonstration was a significant highlight of the session. Online feedback was obtained at the end of every session.

Training of the Trainers for Senior Dental Educators

The Dental Education Unit & the Academy of Health Professions Education and Academic Development, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV AHEAD) conducted its 2nd Training of The Trainers program for the Senior Dental Educators of Aadhiparasakthy Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur on 28.11.14 & 29.11.14 at the Conference Hall in the New building, 7th floor, IGIDS. Twenty one participants were present for the workshop. The program started at 9 am with a welcome speech by Dr. Saravanakumar (Vice Principal, IGIDS &

resource person, DEU). An introductory speech was given by Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan, (Dean, Research & PG studies, SBV & resource person, SBV AHEAD) followed by an ice breaking session conducted by Dr. Saravanakumar.R. The ice cards contained questions on designation, previous exposure to training programs and the participants view about their expectations about the workshop. This was followed by the pre-test.

team and to Dr. K.R.Sethuraman. Participants individually approached the DEU members and gave a positive feedback about the two day session. Dr. K.R. Sethuraman thanked the management & Principal of Aadhiparasakthi Dental College. An award was announced for the ‘best lesson plan’ and it was bagged by Dr. A.S.Ramesh, Prof & Head, Dept. of Prosthodontics, APDCH. A letter of intent was signed between the two colleges for collaborative work in research & education. Certificates of The first lecture was on ‘Education as a system’ participation were given to the participants by Dr. by Dr. K.A.Narayan, Vice Principal, MGMCRI & K.R.Sethuraman. The overall feedback was excellent. resource person, SBV AHEAD. The participants were provided with online links to give feedbacks Children’s Day after each lecture. This was followed by a high tea. Dr. The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Saravanakumar.R presented his lecture on “Intended Dentistry conducted Children’s Day program on learning outcomes” which was chaired by Dr. R. 28.11.14 at Irulansandhai Government Primary Narasimman (Resource Person, SBV AHEAD). School. The team comprising of Dr.Sajeev R, This was followed by the lecture on T-L Principles/ Professor, Dr. Selva Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Dr Adult Learning principles by Dr. K.R. Sethuraman, Vivek and Dr. Jerin (Post Graduate) conducted Vice Chancellor, SBV & resource person AHEAD. various competitions, delivered health education The participants then broke for lunch. This was talk & distributed plates, tumblers and toothpastes followed by a group discussion on “T-L methods for all the children. The department also presented & Media” which was conducted by Dr. Pratheba. B, a mini sports kit for the students. The winners of Dr. Senthil.M, Dr. Shivasakthy.M, Dr.Bindu Meera the competitions were awarded prizes. The feedback John and Dr. Jananni, Resource Persons, DEU. obtained from the school was that the program was This session was chaired by Dr. R. Narasimman. excellent. Following this, Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS & resource person, DEU presented her World AIDS Day Awareness lecture on “Lesson Plan”. The day ended with a Program high tea. Two participants were requested to write On 01.12.14, World AIDS day was commemorated the report of the events along with their feedback by all the Red Ribbon Clubs of all the constituent colleges of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in a grand manner. about the sessions. Two events were marked on that day. A rally The second day began with the report reading was conducted from City center of SBV, Saram, by one of the participants, Dr. Arunkumar, Senior Pondicherry till Mahatma Gandhi statue on the lecturer. The first session was on “Microteaching” by beach road spreading awareness to the Public on Dr. Sanguida.A, Resource person, DEU. This was AIDS awareness. Students from all the constituent followed by the lecture on “Purpose & process of colleges participated in the rally. The second part of evaluation” by Dr. N.Ananthakrishnan, Resource the program include stalls in Gandhi Thidal with person, SBV AHEAD. Dr. Manoharan.P.S, resource posters on AIDS awareness and skit by the students person, DEU presented lecture on “Theory exams: on Treatment aspects of HIV/AIDS by the students Problems & solutions”. This was followed by the of IGIDS. The stalls and skit was played from 4.00lecture on “Clinical exams: Problems & solutions” 8.30 pm for the benefit of the public. by Dr.V.N. Mahalakshmi, resource person, SBV AHEAD. Two lectures “Structured oral exams” 5.12.2014- Clinical Society Meeting. and “Curriculum review process” were given by Dr. The Scientific and Academic Forum of IGIDS Carounanidy Usha & Dr. K.R.Sethuraman followed conducted the clinical society to discuss interesting lunch respectively. cases and research studies. The session began with the collaring of the president of SAF Dr. Saravana kumar The session ended with a game “Broken square” by the secretary of SAF, Dr. Vandana. The session which emphasized the importance of coordination was chaired by Dr. Saravana kumar. There were four and cooperation in the education system. The presentations by the post graduate students from participants then gave their overall feedback on the Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery: the workshop. Approaches to the lateral and inferior walls of the orbit by Dr. Melvin arul dev 3rd year PG, Dept of The day ended with a valedictory ceremony. Dr. OMFS; Carbonated Bupivicane with Adrenaline Carounanidy Usha thanked the participants for their for Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third enthusiastic participation. Dr. Subramanya Sharma, molar-A Case Report by Dr Shyamala, 3rd year PG, Principal, Aadhiparasakthi Dental College thanked Dept of OMFS; Glandular Odontogenic Cyst-a the organizers and presented mementos to the DEU rare case report by Dr Lucky Kumari,2nd year 149

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth PG, Dept of OMFS; Dermoid cyst- a case report by Dr Madhu, 2nd year PG, Dept of OMFS and one faculty presentation by Dr Neil Dominic on Management of frontal sinus injuries. Questions from audience were answered by the presenters and moderated by the chairperson.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth MGPGI); Interns/PGs - Practice Management by Dr.Srinivasan.S (Associate Professor, Department of Periodontia, Rajah Muthiah Dental college and Hospital).

and equipments was arranged in the conference hall. Ten assistants were assigned for the participants and the hand on program was started All participants were given certificates and Precious gold foil as registration gifts. Feed backs were taken at the end of every day session.

Oral surgeon’s day

The oral surgeon’s day was commemorated on 13.2.15 by Dept. of oral & maxillofacial surgery along with SAF, IGIDS. Dr. Krishnakumar Raja, Department of Public Health Dentistry in Prof & Head, Dept of OMFS, SRM dental college, association with Scientific & Academic Forum, Chennai spoke on “Orthognathic in a nutshell”. Dr. IGIDS organized the future dental professional program on 13.01.15. The program was entirely sponsored by Colgate & Palmolive Ltd. and Indian Dental Association. The sponsorship was in the form of hospitality, gifts for speakers, chief guest and registration kits to speakers, undergraduates, post graduates, staff delegates. A total of 573 participants registered from the dental college.

Future Dental Professionals Program - 2015

In connection with CDE program a poster competition was organized on 12th Jan 2015in 3

Sainath Matsa, Founder & CEO, Praseedha Hair transplant clinic, Chennai spoke on the topic “The Road not taken”.

Gold n Gold

Forum for conservative dentistry and endodontics (FORCE) conducted CDE program on Gold n gold: A Restorative Extravaganza, three day workshop was conducted from 20.02.15 to 22.02.15. 130 Registered delegates consisting of

categories preclinical, clinical, Pg & staff, under various topics. There were 60 participants for poster competition; best 2 posters were selected in each category. Certificate & gifts were awarded to the winners; 5 guest lecturers were delivered simultaneously for 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, Interns, Pg & staff. Three external and two internal speakers delivered the lecture on respective topics. I Year - Implements For A Healthy Smile by Dr.Suganya.M (Sr.Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS); II Year - Acute Pain Management – Hypersensitivity by Dr.Jananni.M, (Sr. Lecturer, Department of Periodontia, IGIDS); III Year - Oral-Systemic Relation by Dr.Srinivasan (Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MGPGI); IVYear - Understanding the Science behind Mouth rinses by Dr.Grace T Paul (Associate Professor, Department of Periodontia, 150

Postgraduates and faculties from Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu attended the program. This CDE program was powered by IACDE. On the first day 20.02.15 the inauguration session was started at 9.00am with prayer song followed by welcome address given by Prof Sathyanarayanan. The diginitaries were Prof.Kandaswamy, (Dean, Dental sciences of Sri Ramachandra Medical college

07.3.2015- Clinical Society Meeting

and Hospital) and Prof Lakshmi Narayanan (Hon. Secretary IACDE, Principal Thai Moogambika dental college) were honoured by Prof. Carounanidy Usha. The program was presided by Vice Chancellor of SBV UNIVERSITY, Prof.K.R.Sethuraman. Felicitation was done by Prof Kandaswamy. Inaugural address was delivered by Prof .Lakshmi Narayanan, followed by opening the inauguration box “The Treasure Chest” to reveal the instruments for gold restorations. He handed the first ellectro mallet which was fabricated in India by Prof. Sathyanarayanan. Then the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.Bindu Meera John. After the high tea session following lectures were taken by the dignitaries. Prof Kandaswamy gave lecture on “Do we require gold”; Prof. Carounanidy Usha gave lecture on “current cariology and gold restorations”; Prof. Sathyanarayanan gave lecture on GOLD and gold restorations. In the afternoon session Prof Sathyanarayanan gave lecture cast gold restoration and live demo of cast gold restoration.

On the second day 21.02.15, first guest lecture started by Prof. A.P.tikku, Dean, KGMCU, Lucknow on gold foil techniques. Tea and snacks were served and the second lecture and demonstration of gold foil instruments was done by Sathyanarayanan R. Post lunch session, live demo on gold foil restoration was done with surgical operating microscope. The program ended at 5.00 pm and closing remarks was given by Principal Carounanidy usha. On the third day 22.02.15, ten registered participants were trained in direct foil restorations by Prof. Sathyanarayanan R. Ten work stations with all necessary instruments

The clinical society meeting for the month of March was conducted by IGIDS. There were four sessions for that day. The sessions were moderated by Dr Vandana (Senior lecturer, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology). There were five presentations that day: 1. Clinical concepts in implant occlusion by Dr Ilangkumaran, 3rd year PG, Dept of Prosthodontics.2. Impression making in implants by Dr Vishwanathan, 3rd year PG, Dept of Prosthodontics.3. Methods of preventing crestal bone loss by Dr Balaji, 3rd year PG, Dept of Prosthodontics.4. Virtual articulator-a myth turned into a reality by Dr Bejoy, 1st year PG, Dept of Prosthodontics.5.Face Bow! Is it essential or not....? by Dr Devameena 1st year PG, Dept of Prosthodontics. Questions were asked by the audience and moderated by the moderator.

HUG- “Help Unite Generation” Campaign

The National Service Scheme units of IGIDS (Department Of Public Health Dentistry) & KGNC, along with HelpAge India-Puducherry, on 31st March 2015 conducted “HUG - Help Unite Generation”, program at 2nd Floor Lecture

Hall, MGMC, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry. In this program 100 BDS students, 50 B. Sc. Nursing students and 50 elders participated. Dr. KR. Sethuraman, Vice- Chancellor, SBV University was the chief guest and addressed the gathering. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal- IGIDS; Mrs. Sumathy- Professor, KGNC gave the felicitation address. Dr. Sathiyababu, DD-Helpage India, briefed about the Help Age India organization and the need of HUG Program. The salient features of the program were the importance of elders for a valuable society and 151

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth caring them was explained for the young generation through AV presentations and statistics. The motto of this program was to break the stress and isolation factor of the elders in Care taking homes and provide relief by interaction and entertainment. HUG – Band was worn for elders by the students, as a symbol of uniting generations. Students had an one on one interaction with elders, with mutual sharing of thoughts. Cultural program were performed by IGIDS & KGNC students to entertain the elder people.

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth included class room oral health education as a part of the program we donated health education poster(cariogenic and non cariogenic diet)

Camp at Narikuravargal colony

As a part of the batch day celebration on 15.09.14, a free dental treatment camp at Narikuravargal Colony, Lawspet was conducted by 2011 BDS batch of IGIDS. The camp was organized in colloboration with the Dept of Public Health Dentistry.

Outreach Programs

World No Tobacco Day Program – 2014

A Road rally was conducted on 31.05.14 by Dept. of Public Health Dentistry to create awareness among general public about harmful effects of tobacco

toothpaste & brush samples to the children. The toothpaste and brush samples were provided by Warren Pharmaceuticals & Colgate. This was followed by oral screening and treatment for the children with special healthcare needs and other children. A total of 89 children (Children with Special Healthcare Needs- 50 & school children39) were screened & 60 children were provided with treatments like scaling, sealants & restorations. The camp was inaugurated by Hnble. MLA. Kalyanasundaram & Hnble. MLA. Vaithiyanathan at 09:30 am. The camp started with screening of all people. Scaling, extraction, Restorations were done for the patients. Around 146 patients were treated in this camp and Personal Hygiene Aids like Soap & Dress were distributed to needy people. Out of 146 patients 84 patients were females & remaining 62 were males.

related habit and to submit a memorandum to the Government of Puducherry containing list of rules and regulations that can be implemented to reduce the use of tobacco among young adult. The program included Road Rally covering the main streets of Puducherry town from Anna statue to Gandhi statue. The rally was flagged of by Dr.Saravanan, Vice Principal (Academics), Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences. About 200 members including Faculty, CRRI, 3rd year and 1st year students and IDA members participated in the rally. Slogans were shouted to emphasis more on tobacco free youth. Posters and leaflets were distributed to the commercial establishments present in the route. Students carried health educative posters and chart made by them self in the road rally. The program was covered by various television media and newspapers.

Outreach activities

Comprehensive school oral health program was conducted at Government girls higher secondary school at Kathirgamam puducherry. The school program covered 1250 children in that 640 were treated for various dental problem(extaction 70,scaling 398,restoration 177). The program also 152

Treatment done:

Scaling: 70 patients; Extraction: 22 patients; Restoration: 20 patients; After the treatment, oral hygiene aids like Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush & Mouthwashes were given to the patients & oral hygiene instructions were also given.

World Dentists Day commemoration by Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry

On the occasion of World Dentist Day on 6.3.15, the Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry in association with the Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, IGIDS and the Indian Dental Association- Puducherry Branch, conducted an oral screening & treatment camp at the NGO- Baby Sarah’s home for Children with Special Healthcare Needs & orphans at Kakayanthope, Ariyankuppam. Mr. Stephen Raj, Director, Baby Sarah’s Home welcomed the team of 21 members comprising faculty, post graduates and interns from the Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry & the President of Indian Dental Association- Puducherry Branch, Dr.S.V.Srinivasan & Secretary Dr. C.Ravishankar. The camp began with dental health education to the kids and caregivers and distribution of

The nature of the dental problems present in the children was explained to the Director of the Home, who also assured continued co-operation in bringing the children to the Department for further treatment. The Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry & IDA would also take efforts to procure powered toothbrushes for the children with special healthcare needs. The Dept. also plans to extend the services to these children by providing comprehensive treatment for those children with special healthcare needs at our department, at regular intervals.

conducted. Activity 1: Oral health screening and awareness for general public. In this activity all the general public was given free dental consultation and referred to the dental hospital for treatments. Total No. of General public Screened: 410. No. of Male patients: 248; No. of female patients: 162. Activity2: “I respect my oral health”. General public and traders had participated in this activity. They had answered a set of question relating their respect &attitude towards oral health and oral clinical examination has been done to match their claim. The best respecting individual were identified and rewarded with certificate and a gift. Number of traders participated – 172; Number of Prize Winners- 50. Activity 3: Best tooth brushing demonstrator. General public and traders participate in this activity. They demonstrated the brushing method they are currently applying followed by another round of demonstration after tooth brushing demo is give using model. Best demonstrator was identified and rewarded with the certificate & gift. Total number of participants – 32. Total Number of prize winners -29.

Volunteering dental services on board LIFELINE EXPRESS

Lifeline express or so called; “hospital on wheels” is the first train in the world to provide healthcare services to the rural population of India. Over a million people have been treated on board this train. The 161st project was scheduled from 08.02.15 to

World Dentist Day Program – Vaccination campaign

Oral health awareness program was conducted at new Bus stand, Puducherry by Dept. of Public health Dentistry and Indian Dental Association, Puducherry Branch on 06.03.2015 between 9.30 am- 3.30 pm. The following activities were 23.02.15 at Motihaari, Bihar. The dental camp was held between 11.02.15 to 19.02.15. The treatment provided was extractions, restoration and oral prophylaxis. Over a 1000 patients were screened and treated appropriately.

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Skill Enhancement program for Alumni (SEA)

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth M University, Chennai and won best poster for “Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin to dry and wet enamel when it is treated with water/alcohol/acetone based 5th Generation Bonding Agent”.

Presentation/ participation in Conferences

Dr. V.L. Lakshman, Dr. Lakshmi Priya and Dr. Shiva Santhosh Second year postgraduates, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended CBCT course in 3D diagnostic centre Bangalore from 01.04.14 to 05.04.14. Prosthodontics on 18.03.15 and 19.03.15. The program was planned to have a series of lectures and live demo on typodonts and on patients for an all ceramic and a metal crown preparation. Sixteen participants registered and 15 participants turned up for the program. The first day had a series of four lectures on the principles and armamentarium in the morning session. The afternoon session had live demo with hands on typodont teeth for ceramic and metal restorations. The second day had a series of five lectures on Provisionalisation, impression making shade selection, gingival retraction and cementation. The later part of the forenoon started with the participants doing crown preparation on patients root canal treated teeth. Various situations demanding metal ceramic, metal restorations were distributed randomly to the participants. All crown preparations were carefully guided by the faculty. Later all the preparations were provisionalized using direct technique. Shade was selected and Impressions were made with elastomeric impression materials which were guided by faculty on one to one basis. The patients were all planned to be followed up till the final restoration. The alumni also had a feedback which showed that they were immensely happy with the program. Special highlight was hands on experience on patients. The certificates for the participants were given on the next day at the alumni get together - Confluence 15. The program was also credited for 12 DCI credit points.

PG NEWS Awards

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Dr.E. B. Kayalvizhi, Dr.Madhulika and Dr.SwethaPauloseThird year postgraduates, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended 3 days workshops on “How to write Thesis” 9.04.14 to 11.04.14. Dr. Denny George, Dr. Melvin Arul Dev, Dr. Shymala, III Yr Post Graduates Dept of OMFS attended & presented Paper in MIDCOMS 2014 at Trishur between 23.05.14 and 25.05.14. All the III year Postgraduate students attended the “PG Dissertation Workshop” held at MGMCRI, Puducherry between 09.06.14 and 11.06.14 Dr Dhivya Kanya S, Dr Jauhar P M, Dr Naga Keerthi V, 1st year, Post Graduates, Dept of Orthodontics, attended the Continuing dental education programme on “Drift to Contemporary Trends- A Paradigm Shift in Orthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 19.06.14. Dr.Aparna, final yr PG Dr.Poorani, final year PG Dr.Saravana Kumar, final year PG Dr.Uma Devi, 2nd year PG participated in the CDE program, TOPAZ-14 on the topic “Recent advances in Head and Neck tumors” held at Thaai Mookambikai Dental College and Hospital Chennai on 26.06.2014 Dr.Shouvik Malakar 1st Year Post Graduate Participated in Evidence Based Dentistry Debate on “Amalgam Vs Composites” in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai on 11th July. Dr.Shouvik Malakar and Dr.Vijayaraja.S 1st Year Post Graduate attended in the workshop on “Bulk Fill Composites” in Saveetha dental college, Chennai on 11th July. Dr.Gopika, Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja1st Year Post Graduates, Dr.Maneesh, Dr.Renju, and Dr.Sudhagar 2nd Year Post Graduates attended Ecclires-2014 – “National Convention on Clinical Research and Ease Reports in Balaji Dental College, Chennai On 22nd And 23rd Of August.

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Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja Presented on Data at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Documentation: A Gateway to Clinical Research Institute on 22.08.2014 on 23rd August. Dr.Annamary Kattakayam, I year Post Graduate, Dr.Gopika, Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja1st Years Dept of Pediatric and Preventive dentistry presented Post Graduate, Dr.Maneesh, Dr.Renju, and poster on “Heal enamel the non fluoridated way” Dr.Sudhagar 2nd Years Post Graduate attended at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Recapitulation (“Evolving Trends”) in Meenakshi Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai on Gandhi Prathisthan, Lucknow from 14.10.14 to 19th September. 16.10.14. Dr Dhivya Kanya S, Dr Jauhar P M, Dr Naga Keerthi V, Post Graduates, Dept of Orthodontics attended the” Orthognathic Orthodontic workshop” at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai on July 18th 2014.

Dr.Gayathri K, I year Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, presented poster on “ Kalpavriksha –A selfless service towards oral health” at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira Gandhi Prathisthan, Lucknow from Dr.S.Monica, Dr.S.Deepika , & Dr.V.Venugopalan, 14.10.14 to 16.10.14. 1st year post graduates, Dept of OMFS, attended the cde program PROIGIDS on 20.09.14. Dr.Abhishek Shaji Varghese, I year Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. V.L. Lakshman, Dr. Lakshmi Priya and presented poster on “Honey –Boon or Bane to oral Dr. Shiva Santhosh Second year postgraduates, health” at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on attended workshop on Essentials of head and neck Indira Gandhi Prathisthan, Lucknow from 14.10.14 ultrasonography conducted by Department of oral to 16.10.14. medicine and radiology, GDC, Trivandrum on 21.08.2014. Dr. Jerin kurian, II year Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, presented a Dr.Shiva Santhosh and Dr. Lakshmi Priya gave paper on “Association between Dental caries and awareness speech about Non tobacco causes of Oral Body mass index in primary school children of Cancer to the public on Oral Cancer awareness Day Puducherry at 36th Annual Conference of Indian on 18.09.2014 Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira Gandhi Prathishtan, Lucknow from Dr.Megalaa, 3rd year postgraduate in the Dept.of 14.10.14 to 16.10.14 Pediatric dentistry presented a case series on Space Dr. Eldho Babu, II year Post Graduate, regainer made easy at the Clinical society meet at Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS on 26/09/2014 presented a paper on “Validity Of Demirjian And Dr.Vivek, 3rd year postgraduate in the Dept. Cameriere Methods For Dental Age Estimation Of of Pediatric dentistry presented an original Children Aged 9-13 Years in and around Puducherry research titled Attitude , practice and knowledge – Pilot study”at 36th Annual Conference of Indian regarding primary prevention among general Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, dental practitioners in and around Puducherry at held on Indira Gandhi Prathishtan, Lucknow from the Clinical society meet at IGIDS on 26/09/2014 14.10.14 to 16.10.14. Dr.Arunkanth, 3rd year postgraduate in the Dept.of Pediatric dentistry presented an original research titled Evaluating the different behaviour management technique in autistic pediatric dental patients at the Clinical society meet at IGIDS on 26/09/2014

Dr. D.Nivedha, II year Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, presented a paper on “Effects of Xylitol Wipes on Cariogenic Bacteria in 19-35 months young children”at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira Gandhi Prathishtan, Lucknow from 14.10.14 to 16.10.14.

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Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Dentistry, held on Indira Gandhi Prathishtan, Dr. Abdul Khader, Dr. Santhosh Palla and Dr. Lucknow from 14.10.14 to 16.10.14. Yoga First year postgraduate, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology presented paper in 26th Dr.CH.R.Arun Kanth III yr post graduate, IAOMR National conference 2014 Mangalore, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, from 21.11.2014 to 23.11.2014. presented a paper on TEACCH- Visual and Verbal Guide for ASD and won the Best Paper Award, Dr. Abdul Khader, I year postgraduate, Department at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of of Oral Medicine and Radiology presented paper Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira titled “Coalition of attitude, practice behaviours of Gandhi Prathishtan, Lucknow from 14.10.14 to dental pregnant patients perception toward their 16.10.14. oral health in and around Pondicherry – A cross sectional questionnaire study” in 26th IAOMR Dr.Vivek.K III yr post graduate Knowledge National conference 2014 Mangalore, from Regarding Primary Preventive Measures among 21.11.2014 to 23.11.2014. General Dental Practitioners in and around Dr. Santhosh Palla, I year postgraduate, Puducherry and won the Best Paper Award, at 36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, held on Indira presented paper titled “Comparative fractal analysis Gandhi Prathishtan, Lucknow from 14.10.14 to of bone quality in dentulous and edentulous regions 16.10.14. on digital OPG’s – A retrospective study” in 26th IAOMR National conference 2014 Mangalore, Gayathri, Raghu, Aravindh, Dept of periodontics from 21.11.2014 to 23.11.2014. attended the CDE program in Meenakshi Ammal Dr. Yoga, I year postgraduate, Department of Dental College on 14.11.14. Oral Medicine and Radiology presented paper All post graduates of pediatric dentistry department titled “Occult Pathology in OPG” in 26th IAOMR attended Continuing Dental Education programme National conference 2014 Mangalore, from “Le- Pedo Colloquium” conducted by Department 21.11.2014 to 23.11.2014. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry,Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, SBV University on Dr. E. B. Kayalvizhi, III year postgraduate, 15.11.14. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology had presented Poster titled “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy” Dr.Saravana kumar, III year Post Graduate, in 32nd IDA, Namakkal on 23.11.2014 Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology presented a poster on Amelanotic melanoma – A Dr. Madhulika, III year postgraduate, Department rare case report at 32ndTamilnadu State Dental of Oral Medicine and Radiology had presented conference, Namakkal between 22.11.14 and Poster titled “Role of Ozone in Dentistry” in 32nd 23.11.14. He was awarded for the best poster IDA, Namakkal on 23.11.2014 presented. Dr. Madhulika, III year postgraduate, Department Dr. V.L. Lakshman II year postgraduate, of Oral Medicine and Radiology had won best Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Poster titled “Role of Ozone in Dentistry” in 32nd presented paper titled “Post traumatic regeneration IDA, Namakkal on 23.11.2014 of bone in mandibular condyle - A radiographic interpretation dilemma” in 26th IAOMR National Gayathri, Raghu, Aravindh, Dept of Periodontics conference 2014 Mangalore, from 21.11.2014 to attended the CDE program “IDA State Conference, 23.11.2014. Namakkal between 22.11.14 and 24.11.14. Dr. Lakshmi Priya, II year postgraduate, Minu P. Mathew, Agila, Ughabharathi, Dept of Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, periodontics attended the CDE program “IDA presented paper titled “Glandular Odontogenic Cyst State Conference, Namakkal between 22.11.14 – A rare Case Report” in 26th IAOMR National and 24.11.14. conference 2014 Mangalore, from 21.11.2014 to 23.11.2014. Dr.Abhishek Shaji Varghese, Dr.Gayathri K and Dr.Annamary Kattakayam, I year Post Graduates Dr. Shiva Santhosh, II year postgraduate, attended Workshop on Research Methodology on Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 24.11.14. presented paper titled “Pindborg Tumor of Unusual Site – A Rare Case report” in 26th IAOMR National Dr. K.Sateesh Kumar, Dr. G. Uma Mageswari, conference 2014 Mangalore, from 21.11.2014 to Dr. A. Aroumougam, I year Post Graduate from the 23.11.2014. Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has 156

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth attended the work shop on Research methodology Dr. E. Gayathri priyadharshini, Dr. A. Raghu & Biostastics conducted between 24.11.14 and ramanan, Dr.Aravind Raaj. V, Post Graduate students, 26.11.14 at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Department of Periodontics attended Rapid review Sciences, Puducherry. course 2015 conducted at Ramachandra University between 23.1.15 and 26.1.15 Dr.Umadevi, Dr. R.Poorani, Dr.Aparna .K, III year post graduate students Dr. Saravana Dr Saravana kumar. V, Post Graduates from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology Kumar, Dr. Aparna, Dr. Poorani presented poster attended XXIII National Conference of IAOMP in “Postgraduate symposium” organized at SBV & presented a poster for the topic Glandular University between 28.01.15 and 29.01.15: Odontogenic cyst between 29.11.14 and 31.11.14 at Dr.Aparna.K –“ Immunohistochemical expression Bangalore & poster abstract is published in Journal of Bax & caspase-8 in Pemphigus and Lichen planus of oral cavity”; Dr.Poorani.R – “Oxidative stress of Oral & Maxillo facial pathology. and Antioxidant level in Potentially Malignant Dr.Aparna .K III year, Post Graduate, Department disorder”; Dr.Saravana Kumar.V – “Extraction of of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, attended & Mitochondrial DNA from odontoblastic process presented a paper for the topic Immunohistochemical of Permanent and deciduous dentin-In vitro study”; expression of Bax in oral pemphigus (Original Dr. Saravana Kumar has received the “Second place” research) in XXIII national conference between in “Postgraduate symposium”. 29.11.14 and 31.11.14 at Bangalore. Dr.E.Gayathri priyadharshini, Post Graduate, Dr.Shouvik Malakar, Dr.Vijayaraja I Year Department of Periodontics Podium Presentation Post Graduate and Dr.Renju, Dr.Sudhagar II on thesis titled “Preterm low birth weight” at SAF Year Post Graduates attended 29th IACDE held at MGMC college block, on 30.01.15. National Conference and 29th IACDE National Preconference Hands on Workshop on SAF at Dr. A.Raghuramanan, Post Graduate, Department Jaipur between 4.12.14 and 7.12.14 of Periodontics Presented poster on thesis titled “Depigmentation treated by Laser and Conventional Dr.Umadevi, II year Post Graduate from the scalper method” at SAF held at MGMC college Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology block, on 30.01.15. attended the CDE Program on stems cells, on Dr.Aravind Raj.V, Post Graduate, Department of 29.12.14 at Meenakshi ammal dental college & Hospital, Chennai Periodontics Presented poster on thesis titled “Light microscopic analysis of toothbrush bristles” at SAF Dr. Megalaa N, Dr. Vivek K, Dr. Ch.R Arun held at MGMC college block, on 30.01.15. Kanth (3rd year Post Graduates, Department of Dr.Mintu, Dr.Rajeswari, Dr.Swatha 3rd Year Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) attended a Continuing Dental Education programme “Hands Post Graduates attended “Finish line” in Sree – on Workshop on Nitrous Oxide Conscious ramachandra dental college, Chennai between Sedation” on 8.01.15 at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute 2.2.15 and 4.2.15. of Dental Sciences, Chennai Dr. Nivedha, Dr. Eldho Babu, Dr. Jerin Kurien I year post graduate students Dr. Satheesh Kumar. (2nd year Post Graduates, Department of Pediatric K, Dr. Uma Maheswari. G, Dr. Aroumougam. A and Preventive Dentistry) attended Pedozest 2015, have attended the conference “CCCON 2015”- 12th ISPPD National Post Graduate Convention International Climate Conference at MGMCRI on from 26.02.15 to 28.02.15 at Tumakuru and 9.01.15 and have presented the posters: Dr. Satheesh presented a Poster on “Catch them young by Kumar. K on “Climate change and its Impact on CAMBRA”. Health – An Overview”; Dr. Uma Maheswari. G on “Incidence of Herpes Virus Infection due to climate Dr. Abhishek Shaji Varghese, Dr. Anna Mary, change”; Dr. Aroumougam. A on “Sun Induced Dr.Gayatri K (1st year Post Graduates, Department Lesions in Head and Neck”. of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) attended Pedozest 2015, 12th ISPPD National Post Graduate D r. E . G ay a t h r i p r i y ad h a r s h i n i , D r. Convention from 26.02.15 to 28.02.15 at Tumakuru A. Raghuramanan, Dr. Aravind Raj.V, and participated in the short movie competition Dr.Minu.P.Mathew (Presented Poster), Dr.Ahila, titled “Fears and Tears: Modify and Overcome”. Dr.UghaBharathy, Post Graduate students, Department of Periodontics attended the Dr Dhivya Kanya S, II yr Postgraduate, Dept of International Conference on Climate Change and Orthodontics presented a paper titled “Make it vs health (CCCON – 2015) at MGMCRI on 9.01.15 brake it to move it”, at 19th IOS PG Convention at 157

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AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between Interns Nivethitha and Dharani have participated 27.02.15 and 02.03.15. in oral cancer awareness day by presenting a model Dr Naga Keerthi , II yr Postgraduate, Dept of Orthodontics presented a paper titled “The simple jumper”, at 19th IOS PG Convention at AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between 27.02.15 and 02.03.15 Dr Jauhar P M, II yr Postgraduate, Dept of Orthodontics presented a poster titled “Light and Orthodontics made for each other” at 19th IOS PG Convention at AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between 27.02.15 and 02.03.15 Dr Suresh Babu, I yr Postgraduate, Dept Of Orthodontics presented a poster titled “Influence of curves in Orthdontics”, at 19th IOS PG Convention at AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between 27.02.15 and 02.03.15

Miss.Smiritha P Kumar – Intern received Best Poster Award for the poster titled “Zero Dentistry” in the Poster Competition Titled “Occupational Hazards in Dental practice”in the CDE program Titled “Guide to Dental Practice” held at Kaparga Vinayaga Institute of Dental sciences on 18.0315.

Report on Disclosing Ceremony of The New Student Council For The Year 2015

The disclosing ceremony of the new student council for the year 2015 was held on 03.01.2015 around 10:30AM at the 2nd floor lecture hall of MGMC & RI. The whole of IGIDS gathered in the hall. The office bearers of the 2014 student council enlightened the audience as they shared their experience in organizing the college day and various other programs. Momentoes were given to the council’s staff advisors.

Dr Lidhiya , I yr Postgraduate, Dept Of Orthodontics presented a poster titled “Orthodontic Gymnastics”, at 19th IOS PG Convention at The student council advisors handed over AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between their duties to the new members by badging the 27.02.15 and 02.03.15 corresponding member. The new council was headed by Prasanna Eshwar,Intern as the President, Vishvaja Dr Geetha, I yr Postgraduate, Dept Of and Santhosh, Interns as the vice-president, Durai Orthodontics presented a poster titled “Postural Murugan,Intern as the General Secretary, Akshaya Malocclusions”, at 19th IOS PG Convention at Balaram and Narendran. Interns as the Joint General AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore between Secretary, Hema.P as the treasurer, Janani and Neha 27.02.15 and 02.03.15 gani, Interns as Joint Treasurer, Krishnagopalan, Intern as Sports Secretary, Vijayamanohari and I year post graduate students Dr. Satheesh Kumar. Devi Gayatri as Joint Sport Secretary, Tamil K, Dr. Uma Maheswari. G, Dr. Aroumougam. A Murali Krishnan, Intern as the Cultural Secretary, have attended the conference “MIDASICON Lincy and Vijayalakshmi,Interns as joint Cultural 2015” at MGMCRI on 7.3.15 and 8.3.15 and have Secretaries, Dharani,Intern as Literary Secretary, presented the poster: Dr. Satheesh Kumar. K on Sarguna and Priyanka,Intern as Joint Literary “Oral Cancer with Distant Metastasis”. Secretaries, Niveditha,Intern as Fine Arts Secretary, with Karthika and Pooja,Intern as Joint Fine Arts Dr. Shouvik Malakar, Dr. Vijayaraja, Dr. secretaries, Anija.R,Intern as the Editorial Secretary Jeyagopika 1st Year Post Graduates and Dr.Renju, with Lavanya A,Intern as Joint Editors. Dr. Sudhagar, Dr. Maneesh 2nd Year Post Graduates attended Master Class on Clinical Endodontics Report on 68th IDC Bangalore 2015 in Thai mookambikai dental college & hospital, The 68th National IDC was held from 13.02.15 to Chennai on 27.3.15. 15.02.15 at Manpho convention center, Nagavara, Bengaluru. The students were accompanied by four Dr. Abhishek Shaji Varghese, Dr. AnnaMary, faculties Dr.Ramesh Venkatesan, Dr.Selvabalaji, Dr.Gayatri K (1st year Post Graduates, Department Dr.Gayathri and Dr.Prasanya. Almost 55 students of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) attended participated in scientific presentations from various Continuing Medical Education programme “Blood departments. stream infection” conducted by Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, On 12.02.15 the students visited Confident Dental Equipments Manufacturing Unit where they SBV University on 28.03.15. were enlightened about the functioning of the unit. UG News In scientific session, Ms. Johncy John was awarded Devi Asok, Gaayathiri.M, Gayathiri.RS, Gifta first prize for the scientific paper along with Ms. Juliat.S, Gopika.LG., Hasini VR from Final year Anupama, Mr.Durai murugan who won the second under graduate students have presented poster in place. Ms. Bella was given consolation prize for her scientific paper presentation. . In poster presentation, Oral Cancer awareness Day on 18.09.2014 . 158

Ms. Meena kumari and Ms. Dhivya together won stage for fashion show. Fashion show judges were Mrs. Anitha Rheeman and Mrs.Moor Nandhi. The second prize for their poster. gala event came to an end with cake cutting by the Report on Sangamam 2015 organizing batch flamboyantz. The Sangamam’15 was held between 8.01.15 and 10.01.15 at Karpaga vinayaga institute of dental sciences, Kanchipuram. The students were Ignite’ 14 IGnite-14, the college day celebration of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences took place on 13.04.14. The chief guest of the day was Prof. Jyotindra kumar, Joint Director-Generalof Medical education, Government of Kerala. Our Vice Chancellor, Prof K.R.Sethuraman, presided over the function. The event started with the welcome address by Student Council President Mr.Agathian. Annual report was presented by Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS. The e-magazine, E-Glaze’14 CD was released by the chief guest. The winners accompanied by two faculties Dr. Arun Kumar of Dextrix’14, Loquentia’14 and Celestial’14 were and Dr. Prasanya. Almost 75 students from our awarded the prizes by Vice Chancellor and the institution took part in various cultural and sports chief guest. Mr. M. Kishore, General Secretary, Students council proposed the vote of thanks. Guest events. performances were given by fire dance academy, On the second day, the students excelled in various blind school people and dance by the kids of the events. Ms. Ravipadmapriya won second place in faculty of IGIDS. 100 m; Mr.Siddarth got first place in solo dance performance, Ms. Vijayalakshmi got first place in Interns Farewell adaptune, Ms.Nalini Devi won first place in solo singing following first place in skit. The Students The Farewell party was organized by 2010 batch for of IGIDS whole heartedly thanked our Principal the 2009 batch on 13/09/14 evening at DuParc. The Dr. Carounanidy Usha for giving this opportunity guest for the day was a reputable dental practitioner to participate in this convention and other faculties from Pondicherry Dr.Vishnu Prasad. He gave a very fruitful message on the topic ‘To build up a successful for their assistance. Dental Career’. The party was well inspected and EXTRA / CO-CURRICULAR guided by Dr. Ramesh, Dr. Saravanakumar, Vice Celestial’14 principals and Dr. Neil Dominic, students advisor. The Cultural night begun with rising of balloons by Dr.Saravana Kumar, Vice principal (Acad) Teacher’s Day Program and Dr.P.S.Manoharan, student advisor followed The Students council of IGIDS organized the by the cultural programs adapt tune, duet dance, Teachers day program on 05.09.14 at 11am in and theme dance. Chief guests for the occasion the second floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. The were Kalaimamani Mr.Rajamanickam, Director, program started with a welcome address by Anija. Sangeetha Salangai Natyalaya and Mrs.Razia, R, intern. It was then followed by felicitation of Director, Triveni Kala Kendra dance academy. the award winners based on the voting which Guests were invited by Principal Dr. Carounanidy was conducted 3 days prior to the program. The Usha. Participants from all the batches rocked on awards were given in the following categories 159

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On 11.04.14, Graduate Reception Day, Crescendo’14 was conducted to recognize and appreciate the graduants passed out from of IGIDS. The chief guest of the day was Dr. Deepak Kumar, Collector, Puducherry who was basically a dentist too. The graduants entered the hall with their juniors carrying jasmine chain on either side of them followed by Dr. Deepak Kumar, Chief guest, Prof K. R. Sethuraman,Vice chancellor, SBV, Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS and all heads of the Departments in their robes. The parents of the graduants and the guests were welcomed by Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS. The academic report was read by Dr. Saravana Kumar, Vice principal. Scroll of Honor distribution was done for 42 candidates. The graduants took the pledge. Chief guest of the day addressed the gathering. Certificate and medal for 22 toppers including overall and year wise toppers was given by the dignitaries. The Program came to an end with the speech of few graduants and vote of thanks.

The Alumni of IGIDS were remembered in a special way. Academic events were arranged for them including a Skype conference. A panel discussion was organized with Dr. Vijayalakshmi Acharya, leading Orthodontist from Chennai, Dr. Thangavelu, Prof & Head, Dept of Oral surgery, Annamalai University and Dr. Yohan Chacko, Professor, Dept of Cons & Endo on the various aspects in Scope for dentistry. A campus interview was also arranged for the alumini. The event ended with alumini dinner.

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The IDA Dentophoria 2014 UG Student’s convention was held on 24th to 26th October 2014 at Kongunandu Engineering College, Namakkal. On 23rd November, the college bus started around 6:30 AM and reached the venue at 9:00 AM. We were accompanied by two faculties Dr. Ramesh kumar and Dr. Prasanya .Almost 90 students participated in scientific presentations,cultural events and sports. In scientific session, our students brought laurel to our IGIDS. Ms. Kalai selvi and Ms.Ramya was awarded best paper in scientific paper presentation along with Ms.Arungani who won consolation prize. In poster presentation, Ms. Ann Sara George won first prize for her poster. On the second day of event, the students excelled in the athletic events and bagged several prizes in various events. In the sports events, IGIDS bagged runner up in boys kho-kho and girls throwball. In individual events, Ms. Thirupurasundari secured first prize in 100m, 200m, Ms. Sree vinupriya won second place in javelin throw and also IGIDS bagged first prize in 4*100 m relay race. We secured third prize in overall sports events. In culturals events, Ms. Parvathavardhini got first in solo dance and IGIDS bagged third prize in group dance competition. As a whole, IGIDS secured second place in overall championship.

was given by Ms. Anija. Validatory report was given by Sports Secretary Mr. Krishna Gopalan .The prizes were distributed to the winners by the chief guest. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Ms. Devi Gayathri, Joint Sports Secretary. Following which the fun games were conducted for the faculties. On 21 Mar’15-Ignite’15, Prize distribution for the team events were given away by the chief guests, Prof. J.Balachandran, Medical Superintendent, JIPMER & Lioness Ms. Vijayalakshmi Sivakumar, District Governor, Liones club in the presence of Prof.K.R Sethuraman,Vice Chancellor, SBV University, Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal and Dr.Saravana Kumar,Vice principal, IGIDS.

conducted on 5th March 2015 at the same venue in which 32 members participated. The judges were completely impressed by the sculptures displayed by the students and faculties of IGIDS. Origami competition was conducted on the morning of 9th March 2015 at the Department of Oral Pathology lab in which 20 members participated. The Origami competition was followed by craft from foam sheet in which 9 teams participated with 2 members per team. The famous cookery event of IGIDS was conducted on 11th March 2015 at the preclinical Prosthodontic lab in which 22 teams with 3 members per team participated. Mouth watering recepies were made and displayed to the judges. The flag designing competition was held on 12th March The Overall ARENA’15 Championship 2015 at the Department of the Oral Pathology in was won by “RED HOUSE” which 5 teams participated with 2 members per DEXTRIX’15 team. Glass painting competition was conducted Dextrix 2015 started with flying colors on the in the afternoon of same day at the same venue. morning of 2nd March 2015 with Ikebana, the The participants made an amazing display of glass Japanese art of flower arrangement, held in the painting which was a true visual treat. Department of Oral Pathology, IGIDS. Twenty teams from various houses participated with LOQUENTIA’15 two members per team. Tattoo designing was The literary fest of IGIDS, LOQUENTIA’15 conducted on the afternoon of 2nd March 2015 started on the afternoon of 3rd of March 2015. The in the preclinical Prosthodontics lab, IGIDS, in participants and students gathered in the Preclinical which 22 members participated with 2 members per lab, Department of Prosthodontics, IGIDS. The team. The students disclosed their amazing creative lab was bustling with activity with the crowd potential in tattoo designing competition. Rangoli being extremely eager and excited. The events were was conducted on the morning of 4th March Pictionary, connections, quiz compettion, dumb 2015 at the 5th floor of old building, IGIDS, in charades, snack o snack, treasure hunt. which 30 teams participated with 3 members per team. Sculpting competition with any material was Celestial’15

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On the 28th February 2015, the sports extravaganza of IGIDS, ARENA’15, started off with a bang. The sports events were officially inaugurated by a symbolic ribbon cutting by our esteemed Professor K. R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV, in the presence of Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS and our energetic Dr. Saravana kumar, Vice Principal, IGIDS. The indoor sports events of Carom, Chess and Table Tennis were started around 1.30 pm almost simultaneously. All the houses were allowed unlimited entries and the response was overwhelming. The Sports day was inaugurated by our special Chief Guest Dr. Sultana, Head of the Department, Dept of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University. Welcome address was given by Sports Secretary Mr. Krishna Gopalan, which was followed by march past, Flag hoisting and lighting of torch. Then our special chief guest gave our welcome speech. Then the vote of thanks was given by Joint Sports Secretary Ms. Devi Gayathri. 16Mar’15- Prize distribution for Track & field events

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IGnite 15

The most awaited College Day function, Ignite’15, was celebrated on the eve of 21st March 2015. The program was honoured by the Chief Guests Dr. J. Balachandhran, Medical Superintendent, JIPMER and Lioness Ms. Vijyalakshmi Sivakumar, Governor of Lions Club, Cuddalore. The other dignitaries for Ignite’15 were Prof. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV, Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, Dr.Saravana Kumar, Vice Principal, Mr. Durai Murugan, General Secretary and Mr. Prasanna, President of student council. The function was hosted by Dr. Vijyaraja and Dr Lidiya after which Mr. Prasanna, President of Student Council, IGIDS, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS, presented the annual report of our college enumerating the various events that took place in 2014. Both the chief guests addressed the gathering after which Dr. J. Balachandhran inaugurated the Student Council web page of IGIDS and Lioness Ms. Vijyalakshmi Sivakumar released the e-glaze’15 magazine online accompanied with a sizzling display of fireworks. Prizes for the various events such as Dextrix, Loquentia, Arena and Celestial were distributed to the winners and runners. The program ended with vote of thanks by Ms. Vishvaja, Vice President, Student Council, followed by grand dinner.

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Sumathy.P, Ms.S.Rajeswari., Ms.Geetha.C. “Locked–In Syndrome as a Presentation of Snake Renuka. K, “Information bundle to people living Bite –A Case Report”. TNNMC JPN –Vol III issue with HIV /AIDS.” Pondicherry Journal of Nursing. Jan-June 2015 26-27 April.2014;7(1):12-14 Renuka. K, Kripa Angeline. A, “Effectiveness of Prabavathy. S,“Loneliness-A Disease?”Pondicherry balloon therapy on respiratory status of patients with Journal of Nursing. April.2014;7(1):18-20 lower respiratory disorder”. International Journal of Educational, Science and Research. March 2015; DivyaChoudhary, “Foods to boost our 4(3): 496 – 500. brainpower.” Pondicherry Journal of Nursing. April.2014;7(1):40-41 Chair/resource person in Academic

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Message from the Principal of KGNC Prof.Renuka K Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College during the academic year 2014-15, has taken enormous stride in improving the overall growth of the Institution. Many quality enhancement activities under Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Continued Educational Activities has been planned and implemented for the welfare of faculty and students. ‘Patient First’ is the core concept taken into the heart of every caring angels while delivering the quality care. We have started new innovations in health care directly or indirectly bringing changes in living style of health consumers of our parent hospital and promoting their health. Along with the educational focus, KGNC had touched the every corners of our community with several sensational & health conscious programs through our young & energetic team of students. KGNC, having a mission of preparing all round & compassionate health care professionals motivates faculty & students to conduct various Research work in designing futuristic society free of illness through care effective & cost effective evidence based nursing. Our institution paves platform for the young intellectual minds to think, work, compete and excel with the positive spirit of growing in competitive world. This annual report of KGNC gives the reader to feel the warmth of KGNC flame which enlightens the whole health care scenario and glorify the world with compassionate care. I am very happy that KGNC has marched one step more in the ladder of nursing care with sincerity and dedication.

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Prof. Renuka, Vice-Principal and Ms. Kripa Angeline.A were resource persons at the Indian Medical Association Conference and Workshop with the Theme “Practical aspects in Nursing care” organized by Indian Medical Association Cuddalore zone on 21.6.14. at Krishnasamy college Kripa Angeline .A, Janifer Xavier Albertina.J, of engineering and technology campus, Cuddalore “Carcinoid Syndrome –Case Report”. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Aug.2014;7(2):16-19 S. Lavanya, “A Comparative study to assess the prevalence of Preterm labour among Primi and Multigravida women admitted in MGMC & RI, Pudhucherry” .Pondicherry Journal of Nursing; April 2014; 7(1):25-28.

Rekha.E, “TB-Meningitis–Case Report”. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing. Aug.2014;7(2):20-22 Mrs.Geetha C, “Knowledge regarding AIDS among transport workers in Pondichery “. Pondicherry Journal Of Nursing. Mrs.Geetha C, Associate Professor, “Knowledge regarding AIDS among transport workers in Pondichery“. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing Dec 2014:7(3): 25-28 Mrs.Sugunamary.D “A study to Assess the knowledge regarding of Pulse Polio Immunization among mothers of under five children in Pillaiyarkupam at Puducherry”. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Dec2014;7(3): 38-40

Mrs.Suguna Mary, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing was a resource person and deliberated on “Public Health Emergency” in Continuing Nursing Education programme organized by Vinayaka Mission’s College of Nursing, Puducherry on 10.07.2014.

Mr.Vijayaraj.P “Post Traumatic Stress among Prof. Renuka.K, Principal was a chair person/ orthopedic trauma patients” .Pondicherry Journal resource person in National conference on of Nursing.Dec2014; 7(3): 29-31 “Improving Role Medical Modeling Programme Through Mentorship And Preceptorship In Medical Kripa Angeline. A Renuka. K, “Effectiveness Surgical Nursing” organized by E.S.College of of Lecture method Vs Panel discussion among Nursing,Villupuram on 7.11.2014. nursing students in India”. International Prof. Renuka.K, Principal was a resource person Journal of Educational Science and Research. Feb.2015;5(1):77-84. and deliberated on “Statutory Bodies in Nursing Profession” in Adiparasakthi College of Nursing, G.Kandakumari. “Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Melmaruvathur on 12.11.2014. Rapid Identification of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Grown In Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube Prof. Renuka.K, Principal was also a resource 960And Lowensterin-Jensen Media, Employing person in Global College of Nursing, Bangalore Standard Diagnostics Bioline Mycobacterium and deliberated on “Evidence Based Quality Tuberculosis Protein64 Antigen Detection Kit”. Management” on 12.12.14. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Feb 2015;33(5)122-25. Prof.Renuka.K, Principal gave a enlightening talk on “Thai Sei Nalam” in the Citizenship Training Programm for B.Ed Student at Manapet organized 165

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by Krishnasam College of Education for Women, on “Cardiac Emergencies” held at Vinayaka Mission Nursing College on 28.04.2014. Cuddalore on 10.01.15. Prof. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal was a resource person in a CME on “Blood Stream Infection” organized by International Medical Sciences Academy Puducherry Chapter and Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) MGMC&RI on 28.03.15

Mrs. Prabavathy.S ,Associate Professor attended the National Conference on “Nursing Care Malters – Making an experience memorable for patients and public” organized by Global Hospitals, Chennai on 27.4.14.

Prof. Dr Renuka.K, Principal was a resource person in the CME on “Modern Concept of Clinical Nutrition”. Organized by department of Biochemistry, MGMC&RI on 28.03.2015. She deliberated on “Relevance of Nutrition in Health Profession (Nursing)”.

Prof.Mrs. Annie Annal, Mrs. Prabavathy.S, Associate Professor ,Mrs. Rajeswari. S, Associate Professor, Ms. Janifer Xavier Albertina, Asst. Lecturer and Ms. Viruthambigai, Asst. Lecturer, Mr.Nithiyanandam, Asst. Lecturer,Ms. Jayalakshmi Asst. Lecturer, Ms.V. Ilavarasi, Asst. LecturerRajalakshmi.RAsst. Professor,Jhansi.K Prof. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal was invited as a Asst. Lecturer,Priyadarshini.S Asst. Lecturer resource person for the conference “Nitty Gritty on attended the conference cum workshop on the Research Process” in Vignesh College of Nursing, on theme “Practical aspects in Nursing care” organized 31.03.2015. She delivered a lecture on “Hypothesis by Indian Medical Association cuddalore zone on 21.6.14. at Krishnasamy College of Engineering and Variable. and Technology campus, Cuddalore.

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Mrs.Elavarasi, Assistant Professor, presented a paper on “Approaches of Hand Hygiene”& Mrs.Aruna Devi, Lecturer, presented a paper on“Infection Control Measures” in the National Level Conference on “Healthy Ageing”& “Nosocomial Infection-A menace for health care providers” on 30.09.14 & 01.10.14 organised byPIMS College of Nursing, Puducherry.

Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. professor,Mrs.Sudha .K.S, Asst. Lecturer,,Mrs.Rajalakshmi, Lecturer participated in the National level conference on the theme “Healthy Aging”& “Nosocomial Infection-A menace for health care providers” on 30.09.14 & 01.10.14 held at PIMS College of Nursing, Puducherry .

Mrs. Prabavathy, Asso. Prof, participated in National conference on “ Psychology for safe school and healthy students” organized by Indian Mrs.Kripa Angeline, Associate Professor, Psychiatric Society and Pondicherry Psychiatric presented a poster on “Emerging Technologies Society, held at Blessed Mother Theresa Higher Changing Tide – Challenges Ahead” in E.S.College Secondary School ,Puducherry on 14.02.15. of Nursing, Villupuram on 7.11.2014 Mrs. Prabavathy, Asso. Prof, participated in An International Conference was organized by regional training programme organized by TT IQAC-SBV on the Theme “Climate Change & Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation on Health” On 09.01.15 All the faculty of KGNC 25.02.15 to 27.02.15 focussing on the theme participated & presented Poster, Photography & “Detoxification and Dealing with Emergencies”. Painting Based on the theme. Ms. Hemapriya, Lecturer , Ms. Guna.S, lecturer, Scientific Participation were members of Organizing team and Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. Professor, Ms. Sangeetha Asst. Prof. Renuka. K Vice-Principal, attended as an Lecturer, Ms. Anitha.B, Lecturer, Ms.S.Saranya, observer appointed by the TamilNadu Nurses and Lecturer participated in Continuous Medical Midwives council Chennai for the 1st State level Education Focusing on “Blood Stream Infection” conference organized by Pondicherry Government which was organized by International Medical Nurses Association on the Theme “Prevention of Sciences Academy Puducherry Chapter and Hospital Acquired Infection” Which was held on Hospital Infection Control Committee(HICC) 20.06.14 at Mother Theresa College of Nursing, MGMC&RI on 28.03.15. Puducherry. Mrs.P.Rajalakshmy, Lecturer in Nutrition and Mrs. Mrs. S. Lavanya, lecturer, Ms. J. Jayanthi. Asst, Prof in Biochemistry participated in JayasakthiPrabavathy, Asst. Lecturer, Ms. V. Ilavarasi, CME on “Modern Concept of Clinical Nutrition Asst. Lecturer, Ms. Rumashanthini, Lecturer, Mrs. Arunadevi.M ,Lecturer participated in conference 166

organized by Dept of Biochemistry, MGMC&RI of Neuromedicine, MGMC & RI was the guest on 28.3.15 lspeaker. Quiz program was conducted for III & IV year B.Sc(N) students. Academic activities The Department of Psychiatric Nursing organized Continuous Nursing Education SAF on 27.09.14 focusing on the theme “Suicidal The Department of Obstetrics & gynecological Prevention among Adolescents”. Mr. Mariappan, Nursing, KGNC joined hands with IQAC Manager – Market Analysis, Air India, Chennai to organized a CNE on 18.12.14 focusing and Dr. K .Kumar, Founder of Centre Puducherry were the Guest speakers of the day Dept of Nursing Foundation organized SAF on 30.01.2015 focusing on the theme “Healthy Lifestyle – Healthy Living”, followed by quiz competition on the above theme for I & II Year B. Sc Nursing students. Dr. Shobana. R, Asst. Prof, Dep. of Physiology, MGMC& RI, was the guest speaker.

Teaching Ms. Ruma Shanthini, Asst. Professor, was deputed by INC &NACO as GFATM Trainer for Nurses on HIV/ AIDS at JIPMER, College of Nursing (Sub – Sub recipient of GFATM), Puducherry on 13th &14th of May 2014,

on “SHOO-IN OF QUALITY CARE IN OBSTETRICS”. Prof. Latha Able, Principal,Pauls Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. Professor, was deputed college of Nursing was the Chief Guest.The resource by INC &NACO as GFATM Trainer for Nurses speakers were experts from in around the state. on HIV/ AIDS at College of Nursing JIPMER, Puducherry between 21st to 23rd of July 2014,10th SCIENTIFIC ACADEMIC FORUM to 12th of November 2014,25th & 26th of February 2015 and 19th & 20th of September 2014 in The Department of Community Health Nursing Christian Medical College. organized Scientific Academic forum on 04.04.14 focusing on theme “Vector Borne Disease”. A Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. Professor, & Ms. Ruma Quiz program was conducted in this regard II & Shanthini K, Asst. professor, were also deputed by IV year B.Sc (N) students. Dr. Bhaskar, Senior INC to undergo the training programme “Training of Trainers on Tuberculosis” at Christian Medical College, Vellore between 4th to 6th of September 2014.

Skill Lab B.Sc., (N) II & IIIyr students had Hands –on skills training in Simulation Lab for assisting various invasive and non –invasive procedures in Medical &Surgical Nursing. Headed by Dr. Anandmonickam simulation lab and team of of Medical Surgical Nursing faculty .The students were grouped in different schedules distributed over the whole month of October.

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Literary Club Debate

Kasturbians Literary Club of KGNC and Women’s Cell jointly organized a Debate on “Women’s Empowerment – A Myth or Reality”.

“Ensayo – concorrenza” In commemoration of “World No-Tobacco day”, “Ensayo – concorrenza” (Essay competition) for B.Sc.,(N) students was hosted on 12.6.14 on the selected topics.

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Medical Education Unit

Constituent colleges of SBV join hands with the motto of improving the methods of innovative teaching in order to enhance the knowledge , skill and attitude of students . The topics regarding teaching method were presented on behalf of KGNC in SBV AHEAD on 30.8.14

Performance Appraisal

As a part of the Performance Appraisal evaluation process, spot test for the faculty members was kept by the Director of Nursing in Research Methodology and in Nursing specialties during the first quarter Elocution &Essay Competition of 2014. Prof. Renuka K, Vice-Principal secured The Department of Family Welfare and Maternal first in both the evaluation test and was greatly & Child Health conducted the Elocution &Essay appreciated by Director of Nursing in the faculty Competition in both English and Tamil on meeting. the topic “Role of Women in Female Foeticide and Infanticide” on 9.9.2014 ,our greatest pride Transgender clinic Ms.D.E.Mary Catherine, B.Sc.,(N)Iyr and Ms. Transgender Short Film Movie Festival was held on Viveka B.Sc.,(N) IV year bagged prizes. 21st& 22nd June 2014 in Puducherry organised by SCOHD Society. The faculty members from Dept “Literario Competizione” of Psychiatric Nursing attended the Festival. LCK in association with Shakespeare Institute of English Studies, Chennai took pride in organizing Leadership Transitions “Literario Competizione” for UG And PG Nursing Prof. Renuka,K Vice Principal has been promoted students . as Principal of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College with effect from 1.8.14.

“National Education Day”

In commemoration of “National Education Day” which is celebrated on November 11th of every year OUT REACH PROGRAMME SBV conducted “Chancellor’s Medal Intercollegiate Intensified Pulse polio campaign Essay Competition” for UG & PG students. As a part of Community Health service, B.Sc(N) “Oratoria’14” II year students of KGNC actively participated in “Oratoria’14” – elocution on “An AIDS free the Pulse polio campaign 1st phase on 19.01.14. generation Is it possible to achieve through Focus & Partnership” was conducted for UG & PG World Tuberculosis Day Department of Community Health Nursing students. commemorated World Tuberculosis Day in “Eslogan” Kirumampakkam Primary Health centre on “Eslogan” competition was conducted for B.Sc (N) 25.03.14. students in both English and Tamil on the topic of Mass cooking demonstration “Environment and Health” on 12.01.15. The Dept of Community Health Nursing, Folktale- 15 along with B.Sc (N) IV year students of KGNC “Folktale- 15”- story writing competition was conducted Mass cooking demonstration focusing conducted on the topic of “Common Issues and on various concepts which is as follows; on 03.04.14, Challenges Faced by Adolescents” on 09.02.15 in on the theme Protein Rich Diet,Balanced diet. On 05.04.14, Mass Cooking demonstration was commemoration of language day. conducted on the theme “Balanced diet” in KGNC Learning Management System for B.Sc (N) II year students. Learning Management System (LMS) on 11.02.15. The programme was inaugurated by the Prof. K.R. International Women’s Day Sethuraman Vice-Chancellor SBV, Dr. Jagan The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Mohan, HOD, Medical Informatics and Dr. S. Nursing celebrated International Women’s Day Krishnan Dean (Admin) MGMC&RI. The first on 11.03.2014 between 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at LMS was on Hemodynamic Monitoring. Ms. Pillaiyarkuppam village Puducherry. Nearly 40 Saranya, Lecturer gave a lucid explanation on how women attended the programme. to use and excel in LMS. 168

Women’s Day celebration-women cell International day against Drug In commemoration of the International Women’s Abuse and illicit trafficking Day celebration on 8th March ,the Women Cell of KGNC organized debate, painting competition and rally for nursing students. The topic for the debate and painting competitions was Women empowerment- A Myth or Reality and Ensuring the safety of women respectively.

Women’s Day Rally

Department of Family welfare services, Govt of Puducherry conducted rally on 08.03.14 that focused on the theme “Safety of Women” at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry. 1st year B. Sc (N) students.

World Health Day-8.04.2014

The Department of Community Health Nursing, P.B.B.Sc (N) II yr& B.Sc (N) II yr students participated in the Awareness Rally on “World Health Day “ programme organized by Government of Puducherry, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare services, NVBDCP.

International day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking was commemorated on 26th June 2014. Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College had joined hands with Dept of Psychiatry, MGMC & RI in organizing poster competition for nursing students on the theme “Drug use disorders are Preventable & Treatable”.

Rally on Ill Effects of Drug Abuse

The Department of Psychiatric Nursing, KGNC joined hands with Bharat Matha Detoxification and Treatment Centre for Alcoholic & Drug Dependence, to organize a Rally and Essay competition. The rally focused on the theme “Ill Effects of Drug Abuse and Student’s Participation in Prevention of Drug Abuse” The rally was organized on 26th June 2014 at 10.00 am. The Rally began from Kamban Kalaiarangam and the rally got over at Jenmarakini Church, Mission Street.

World Breast Feeding Week

The Dept of Child Health Nursing commemorated The World Breast Feeding week from 1-7 Aug 2014. On 2nd August we organized Poster Competition on this year’s theme “Breast Feeding – A Winning Goal for Life”.

World Alzheimer’s Day

The Department of Psychiatric Nursing, along with B.Sc(N) IV & III Year students of KGNC commemorated World Alzheimer’s Day based on the theme “Dementia – Can we reduce the risk?”on 19-09-14 from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm among the Public at Kirumampakkam.

World Unity Day-30.1.14

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World Osteoporosis Day-5.11.14

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School Health Programme and Mass Cooking Demonstration

B.Sc. (N) IV year students organized a school The World Osteporosis Day was commemorated health programme and performed a “puppet by the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, show on avoiding junk foods”, conducted health on 05.11.2014 at Seliamedu Ms.Nandhini, screening among school children and demonstrated Mr.Promoth and Ms.Patchaiamma B.Sc.,(N) IIyr a mass cooking on High protein diet on 04.12.14 gave a health talk on “ Prevention and Management at Government Primary School, Pillaiyarkuppam. of Osteoporosis”. Medical Camp

Breast Cancer Awareness Programme B.Sc. (N) IV year and II year students -6.11.14 together took part in the medical camp conThe Reproductive health unit of department of OBG Nursing, KGNC. Conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Programme on 06.11.14 at 10.30 – 12.00 Noon in Seliamedu village, Puducherry. The programme was conducted in Anganwadi Centre & 30 women were gathered.

World Diabetes Day -14.11.14

Health talk on “New born care and danger signs of New born” based on the theme NEONATALPERINATAL HEALTH CARE AT COMMUNITY INTERFACES” was presented by IV year B.Sc Nursing at Kirumampakkam PHC ,Pondicherry. The Child Health Nursing Department also conducted Elocution competition and Essay competition based on the theme .

International Women’s Day -7.3.15 Women’s cell of SBV unit (We @ SBV) Celebrated the International Women’s day on 7th March 2015 by organizing a Rally at Anna stadium, Cuddalor at 9.30am. Dr. D. Sharmila, RDO, Cuddalore. Prof. Jayanthi Ravichandran,. Ms. Bhuvaneshwari, Mr. Ramamurthy, DSP, Dr.Ravichandran.S, flagged the rally.

World Glaucoma Week-13.03.15

The World Glaucoma Week was commemorated by The Department Of Medical Surgical Nursing, the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, on KGNC and the Department Of General Medicine, 13.03.15 in C. N. Palayam. The theme of the year MGMC & RI commemorated World Diabetes was “Beat Invisible Glaucoma” which was enacted Day on 14.11.14 based on the theme “Prevention by a skit. Of Type I Diabetes Among Young Adults”.

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On 21.01.15 NSS volunteers organized a special B.Sc. (N) IV year students initiated and conducted programme on Road Safety. Mr.Anbazhagan, Submass cooking demonstration on 26.03.15, Inspector of traffic police was invited as a Chief highlighting on “Iron Rich Diet” to the general Guest. public residing in Pillaiyarkuppam. A health talk was given regarding anemia. On 25.01.15 Election department of Puducherry organized “National Voter’s day” at Mother Theresa post-graduate and research Institute. NSS volunteers participated in various competition conducted by Election department. The NSS unit of KGNC conducted a Special camp for one week in Pillayarkuppam focusing on the theme “Green week Pudhucherry” from 25.03.15 to 31.03.15 under the leadership of Mrs. Elavarasi.R, Programme Officer of KGNC unit.

New Born Week Celebration 15.11.2014 to 21.11.2014

B.Sc. (N) II year students actively participated in the Pulse Polio campaign phase I & II on 18.01.15& 22.02.15 at Kirumampakkam, PHC, The programme covered 2100 children in Phase I and 2150 children in Phase II.

B.Sc. (N) IV year students did a role play on “Taking care of challenged children” and gave health talk to

Mass Cooking Demonstration-26.03.15

ducted by MGMC & RI , City centre on 01.01.15 at Panchavadi, Puducherry. People in and around puducherry visited this camp and got benefitted.

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play on “Head lice prevention” and Human puppet B.Sc (N) II Year Volunteer Mr.Kumaresan ,Ms. show on “Scabies prevention”. Nandhini, and Ms.Narmadha.K, demonstrated the WHO techniques of hand washing

School Health Programme -13.03.15

School Health Programme was conducted on 13.03.15 at Government Middle School, Adingapatt by Dept. of Community Health Nursing and final year B.Sc (N) students. The students enacted a role

RED RIBBON CLUB NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME Road Safety Week Celebration -21.01.15

NSS volunteers participated in the “Tsunami Mock Drill” in which they acted as ambulance nurse in emergency medical setup in that drill organized by NDRF and Government of Puducherry on 09.09.14.

Red Ribbon Club commemorated World AIDS Awareness Week -2014 from 11.11.14 – 04.12.14 by conducting various programs.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH UNIT

Reproductive health unit inauguration was organized by Department of OBG Nursing, KGNC on 17.10 2014 at10.15 am to11.00a.m in OG OPD, MGMC& RI. Our honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. K. R. Sethuraman inaugurated the Reproductive Health .The Reproductive Health Unit of department of OBG Nursing, KGNC conducted a Screening and Health Awareness Camp for women on 05.3.15 in commemoration International Women’s Day Celebration in Seliyamedu village, Puducherry.

Student And Alumni Highlights

Ms. Lintufrancis, II yearMSc(N) secured first place (excellent grade) in the evaluation test conducted by Athma Institute of Mental Health and Social Sciences and Research Foundation, Tiruchirapalliduring her period of training from 1.3.14 to 31.3.14.

NSS volunteers of KGNC of participated in the “Legal Service Authority of India Programme” Ms. LintuFrancis, IIyearMSc(N) secured a organized by NSS and Government of Puducherry position among the Top Twenty Five articles in on 13.09.14. the National Article Writing Competition 2013 organized by the Health Care Management, NSS volunteers in commemoration of Post Graduate Program and Goa Institute Of “International Cleaning Day” cleaned the coastal Management. area in Moorthikuppam Beach on 20.09.14, Mr. Mahesh III Year BSc(N) won the Chancellor’s organized by ICG, Pudhucherry coastal zone management Authority, LAD & NSS. gold medal and Ms. Umarani III Year BSc(N) bagged the bronze medal for poster competition NSS Volunteers commemorated the “Global on Importance Of Education held in MGMC&RI Hand washing day” on 15.10.14. In this programme

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in commemoration of National Education Day on accompanied by two faculties. The students visited 11-11-13. various places from 06.04.2014 to 15.04.2014. M.Sc (N) &P.B.B.Sc (N) students organized a Extracurricular Panel Discussion on the theme “How to organize Our B.sc (Nursing) students of KGNC the school of Nursing” on 22.04.14 between participated in AURA 2014 which was organized 11:00am- 12:30 pm at KGNC lecture hall. by PIMS from 19th – 22nd March 2014 and bagged prizes.Ms.Athira,Ms.Sahana,Ms.Aarthi of IV year Ms. Thenmozhi. N, Mr. Surendran. S. R, Ms. Valli. B.Sc(N) bagged the I prize for Semi Classical Dance C, from III YearBSc(N) received first ,second and and Mr.M.Manikandan of III B.Sc(N) received third prize respectively for the essay competition special performance award in Dancing Divas -2015 on 01.02.2015. Ms.Nandhini.S II Year B.sc (N), Ms.Priyadharshini.T and Mr.Dandapani.S B.sc (N) IV year received consolation prize for Slogan Writing, Essay Writing, Elocution competition respectively conducted by MGMC&RI in commemoration of National Voters Day.

Alumni

The Alumni Association of KGNC (KASTURBIANS) with generosity donated Rs.2000/- to Ms. Sheethal, President, SCHOD society, Puducherry for Transgender Short film festival 2014 which was held on 21st and 22ndJune 2014 at St. Antony’s multipurpose Hall, Puducherry. Our Alumni Association of KGNC has taken its next step. It has been Registered under the Societies of Registration Act, 1860 (Act No.XXI of 1860) on 26.06.14. And the Alumni Registration number is 239

on“Ill Effects of Drug Abuse and Student’s Participation in Prevention of Drug Abuse” on 26.6.14. Mr. Mahesh, III Year B.Sc. Nursing bagged the first prize.Ms. Gayathri Gajendran, IV Year B.Sc. (N),Mr. Ajith, I year B.Sc. (N) bagged the second and third prize respectively in the poster competition on the theme “Drug Use Disorders are Preventable & Treatable” organized by Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College and Dept of Psychiatry, MGMC & RI on 26.6.14 As part of Children’s Day Celebration the Child Health Nursing department conducted Collage competition based on the theme ‘Stop Violence among children” on 14.11.2014.

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Alumni meet -2014

KGNC and Research club meet was organized on 25.9.14. at 1st Floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. congregation was welcomed by Ms. K. Ruma Shanthini, President, Kasturbians Society. Mr. R. Vijayaraj, Secretary detailed the activities carried out by the association from inauguration to till date. Financial summary was given by Ms. Arunadevi, Treasurer.

Faculty Welfare Cell-03.03.2015

In association with IQAC & Faculty Welfare Cell of KGNC, II year M. Sc (N) students organized a Faculty welfare Programme on “Personality Development- A Professional Mandate .Mr. Sridharan.M, Yoga Master of PSBB Millennium School, deliberated on “Rejuvenate Mind & Body of Mentors”.The second speaker of the day Dr.Mangaiyarkarasi Ravi Rajan. N, Emeritus Scientist, CIDRF, SBV threw light on “Meditation Student Welfare Committee – Speak with the Soul”. Later, Dr.Mangaiyarkarasi Election -2014 Ravirajan. N demonstrated various meditation Student Welfare Committee election was held on techniques to relax our mind. 24.09.2014 where in all the Kasturbians casted their votes to the candidates for the post of Vice Workshop On Haemodynamic President, Secretary and Treasurer in the ballot box. Monitoring Of Patient In Critical The vote counting was processed on the same day. Care Units KGNC IQAC unit in association with Department Teacher’s day celebration of Medical Surgical Nursing organized a workshop The Teacher’s Day Celebr.ation was organised by on Haemodynamic Monitoring of patient in critical B.Sc(N) IV year students on 5.09.14.the game show care units on 11.04.14 Dr. Rani, Asso. Professor, was conducted for the faculties. Dept. of Anesthesiology, gave a broad view on Haemodynamic Monitoring of patient in CCU. Participation in SBV conference/ Skill session was moderated by Dr. Hemanth and CME Dr. Anandmonickam for the students. All the students of II year B.Sc Nursing had an enthusiastic participation in the International Workshop On Management Of Conference conducted by SBV-IQAC on “Climate Diarrhea change & health” held at MGMC&RI on 09.01.15. Dept of Child Health Nursing along with IQAC, conducted a workshop on Management of diarrhea Final year B.Sc Nursing participated in the on 17.07.2014..Acute diarrhea & its management CME on “Blood stream Infection” organized was presented by Prof. D.Gunasekaran, HOD, Dept by International Medical Sciences Academy of Paediatric, MGMC and RI, followed by Prof Puducherry Chapter and Hospital Infection Control P.Soundarajan, Dept of Pediatrics, on Chronic and Committee (HICC) MGMC&RI on 28.3.15. Persistent Diarrhea. I year BSc (N) students (8) participated in the Orientation Programme CME on “Modern Concept of Clinical Nutrition” organize by Dept of Biochemistry, MGMC&RI Strategies To Create Positive Attitude ON 28.3.15. Towards Nursing Among Fresher’s. KGNC IQAC Unit in association with Department Participation In National of Psychiatric Nursing organized - Orientation Conference programme - Strategies to Create Positive Attitude Mr.Mahesh,Mr.Isaivanan,Mr.Apsara of towards Nursing among Fresher’s from 20-08-2014 Ms.Indhumathi IV year B.Sc Nursing participated to 23-08-2014. in a National Conference on “Nitty Gritty on Research Process” organized by Vignesh College Ambassador Training Programme Of Nursing on 31.3.2015. IQAC KGNC Unit organized an Ambassador Training Programme (10.9.14 to 12.9.14) for the IQAC final year B.Sc (N) (VIII batch) students which Panel Discussion-28.01.15 commenced on 10.09.2014. The programme The Department of Psychiatric Nursing along continued with the 7 sessions for three days. with IQAC organized panel discussion on preparing nursing teachers as mentors on 28th Other Highlights Jan 2015. Moderator of the panel discussion was International Nurses Day Dr.Mangaiyarkarasi Ravirajan, Educationist, Celebration 2014 Medical Education Unit, SBV ahead, MGMC&RI. KGNC and nursing fraternity of MGMC&RI Panel members were Dr.Kumar clinical psychologist, celebrated the international nurses day celebration Mr.Senthil.V Psychologist and Dr.Avudaiappan, on 19.05.2014 at II floor lecture hall, college block, Psychiatrist, MGMC&RI, Mrs. Prabavathy.S, Asso MGMC&RI. The theme of the Day “Nurses-A Prof. Force For Change- A Vital Resource for health” was 173

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CIDRF Activities - Orientation Programme

The KGNC IQAC unit in association with KGNC - Research Club, organized the Orientation Programme on CIDRF on 04.09.2014 . Prof. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director (CIDRF), MGMC & RI deliberated on the topic regarding Perspectives & Opportunities Of Biomedical Research In Nursing.

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Research Club Meet – 2015

The KGNC - Research Club, organized the Research Club Meet–2015 on 13.01.15 at Ground Floor Lecture Hall, KGNC. Dr. Shanmugam. J, Senior Deputy Director (CIDRF), MGMC& RI deliberated on “Creating Initiatives in Research and Publication”.

Women’s Cell Program

Women Empowerment unit of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Sri Balaji Vidhyapeeth conducted a program for female students and faculty members .The programme was held on 31.10.2014. . Shihan Srinivasan Chairman, TAG professionals deliberated on “Women’s Life Safety Physical and Emotional Symposium on Research Methodology Self Defence Awareness Training Programme”.

& Intercollegiate PG Dissertation Competition- 25.3.15.

SAF & Research Club of KGNC joined hands to organize a symposium on “Research Methodology & Intercollegiate PG Dissertation Competition” on 25.3.15.The scientific session began at 10.00 am, it was deliberated by the following persons Dr. R. Dhanusu, Principal, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Puducherry, Prof. Malliga Kannan, Principal, Indiraani College of Nursing, Puducherry. Dr. Shanmugam.J, Sr Deputy Director, CIDRF, MGMC&RI & Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, ViceChancellor, SBV.

Inauguration of Sports Meet – 2015- 26.02.15

The inauguration of Sports Meet - 2015 was held on 26.02.2015 under the guidance of our Principal Prof. Renuka. K Chief Guest of the day Prof. K.

DUNDEE Visit to KGNC – 24.01.15

The University of Dundee, Scotland visited our university to establish possible collaborations on 24th January. The various innovative activities and R. Sethuraman , Vice Chancellor, SBV hoisted the out reach activities were exhibited under the banner National Flag, and then started with march-past. of KGNC PORTFOLIOS. Chief guest Prof.S.Ravichandran administered the sports oath to the athletes. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan declared the sports meet open .

RADIANCE - 2015”- 19.03.2015

The college day, “RADIANCE - 2015” was organized o 19.03.2015 Dr.R.Christodas Gandhi, IAS was invited as the special chief guest. The auspicious occasion begun by 05.30 pm. Prof. The chief guest released of 1st students magazine, “SPARKLSS”. The overall trophy was bagged by Green House – Emerald.

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