The chronicle volume 8 issue 3 jul sep 2014

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The Chronicle Volume 8 Issue 3 July - Sept 2014

Inaugural of 250 MBBS Intake: Pride & Challenge

The inaugural ceremony for the first batch of 250 MBBS students for the Academic Year 2014-15 was held on 27.08.2014 at MGMCRI. The event was graced by Srimathi Gorwri Rajagopalan, Managing Trustee, SBECPT. The Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, the Deans of the Institution, the Medical Superintendent, the Deputy Director and the Vice Principal offered inspiring speech about the profession and all the excellent facilities offered to the students by the institution. The function ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. Partha Nandi, Student Advisor. In all, “MGMCRI is justifiably proud to be one of Six Private Medical Colleges in India to have been permitted the 250 intake” Contd Page: 19 University Communique P.02 Academic Initiatives P.15 The Dawn Of New Chapters P.32 Out Reach Services P.40 IGIDS P.50

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Research And Scholarship Faculty Achievements and Award Other Highlights SSSMCRI

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University Communiqué “The First Director in his New Avatar”

Prof. RajaramPagadala, Chancellor, SBV, a well-known teacher, clinician, researcher and administrator was decorated by President of India in 1993 with “Dr B.C. Roy Award”, as the “Eminent Medical Teacher of India”.

A renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of over 50 years standing, was the Deputy Director General of Health Services, Govt. of India (Medical Education and Research).

As the Member Secretary he was instrumental in getting the Indian Medical and Health Universities Act of India passed. He served as Dean and Director-Professor of JIPMER. In addition he was Director, Dean and CEO of three medical schools that he established in private sector from inception to inauguration; one in Nepal and two in India including MGMC&RI, Pondicherry. His contributions as Member of the Executive Committees and Scientific Advisory Committees of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its National Research Institutions were noteworthy. Prof.P.Rajaram serving on the National Board of Examinations (NBE), Medical, Dental and Nursing Councils of India (MCI, DCI and NCI and NBE) and helping CBSE in their attempts implement vocational courses were remarkable.

He was member of several Task Forces set up by Govt.

Of India and ICMR and served as a faculty of Indo-US Workshops (WHO). He along with other researchers monitored the Primary Healthcare Services and was an architect for recommending Minimum Perinatal Care Program of India and championed for the cause of women’s health. He was deeply interested in Social Obstetrics, Human Reproduction Research, Infertility management, Surgical and preventive Gynaecological Oncology. For 2

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this community services he was honoured by the Rotary International with “For The Sake of Honour” and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics conferred “Fellow of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (FIAP)”.

Prof. Rajaram as a Senior Commonwealth Fellow visited several British Universities and institutions including, St. Georges, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Wales and delivered lectures. He was elected as a Life Member and Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS), Fellow of International College of Surgeons (FICS), Fellow of Indian College of Maternal and Child Health (FICMCH), Life Member of American Medical Society of Vienna (MAMS), Austria and others.

Prof. Rajaram, MD, also has a degree from University of Vienna in Specialized Gynaecological Surgery (DSS) and a WHO Diploma in Health Economics from University of Bangkok. He was awarded PhD for his thesis on Adolescent Health from the Dept. of Population Studies, Sri Venkateswara University.

Published scientific and general papers, chapters and edited scientific and religious books.

From VC’s Desk A thought for 2015: Our Performance must match our Competence

A distinction between Competence versus Performance was first developed by Noam Chomsky in his book “Aspects of the Theory of Syntax” (1965).

Competence is the knowledge you acquire and possess.

Performance is your real world output. Performance may at times accurately reflect competence, but it may include errors of omission and commission, often due to external factors such as memory problems, multi-tasking, interference during performance, etc.

To illustrate this distinction, it is helpful to think of an example: you are well educated in English and yet say this; “... and we swimmed in the ocean this weekend.” It is not that you are ignorant of the fact that the past tense of swim is swam; it is just a mistakenly applied tenseconversion-rule to an irregular verb. Most often, you will immediately recognize the ‘slip of the tongue’ and correct SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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it. While your competence is fine, it is your performance that has let you down.

Looking at the big picture from my desk, many of the academic issues and problems seem to emanate from performance not matching the competence. In other words,

July 25th - Change in KGNC leadership: Farewell to Dr.Kamalam.

these staff members are not performing to their potential.

With 2015 looming ahead, let us all gear ourselves up so that our performance fully reflects our competence.

Academic Activities of the Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV University during the third quarter of 2014 July 1st - Doctors’ Day celebration to commemorate Dr. BC Roy. July 11th - Lead SBV-team to Delhi to meet the UGC review committee headed by Dr.Devaraj.

July 17th - Initiated proceedings during the Chancellor’s address to SBV staff.

July 23rd -24th CRRI – orientation program.

July 25th - Outgoing CRRI – Career advice and Hippocratic Oath.

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July 30th - SBV AHEAD – Innovations in Nursing Education at KGNC. July 31st - Visit to SSSMCRI by Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.

August 1st - White Coat Ceremony for 1st MBBS students (with Parents).

August 6th - Academic council meeting.

August 7th - Potential Author’s meet with Jaypee Medical Publishers, Delhi.

August 8th - Delivered the Alumnus Oration at JIPMER on “Teaching the ‘I-pad generation’”.

August 9th - Guest of honour at the official Lunch for Batch-of-1966 alumni.

August 11th - Visit to SSSMCRI. August 12th - Inauguration of Cleft-Palate Board of IGIDS. August 15th - Independence Day Celebration at SBV Campus and distribution of cash prizes to meritorious students under Employees’ welfare Incentive Scheme 2013-2014.

August 22nd - Dr.Shankar D Navaneetham, Director, Dept. of Nephrology, Cleveland clinic, Ohio,USA visit.

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VC at a free medical camp

August 26 to 28 - VC attended the MCI approved ME U nit workshop to get endorsed as a “Trained Educator”.

August 26th - Implant Board of IGIDS inaugurated by the Chancellor.

August 27th - Inaugural Day for the first batch of 250 students at MGMCRI. September 4th - Post-validation of exam results – a discussion with the Heads of Departments.

September 5th - Teachers’ Day functions at all constituent colleges. th

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Dr.Shankar D Navaneetham, Director, Dept. of Nephrology, Cleveland clinic, Ohio,USA with SBV team.

September 7th - VC inaugurated the Students’ Research presentation at SMVMC, Puducherry.

September 19th - Talk on “PG Study Skills” by VC for first year postgraduates.

September 20th - Visit to SSSMCRI to interact with “Slow/low achiever students” and their parents on a “Solution focused” mode.

September 22nd - Inauguration of PGDHPE course at SBV-AHEAD – MEU complex atannex.

September 23rd - Visited free medical camp at the rural center.

September 25th - Academic council meeting.

September 26th to October 4th - Visit to Malaysia.

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“KUDOS” Message sent by the Alumni - Mr. Subramanian, Aug - 2014 passed out Student of KGNC

Namaste, it is indeed a great pleasure to send this mail on behalf of my batch students to show our sincere gratitude to our college that made us what we are now in our life.

As part of alumni members from KGNC we sincerely thank all the faculty members who guided and support us.

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At this moment I sincerely thank the management that conducted carrier guidance program during final days of our college days. It was because of these innovativesteps , we the students of KGNC are unique when compared to all other health personals at APOLLO Hospital, Chennai. It has to be noted that the training that our faculty team have given in the field of ambulance care during our guidance program, have taken us one step ahead from other staff nurses, coming from other colleges.

At present, some of our college students have been posted in emergency and ambulance department and in operation theaters. We are in progress of training and we are sure that we would be finishing our training sessions with flying colors.

The way our SBV University conducted examination were really helpful as everything what we acquired during the days of student life are being implemented during our work hours at the hospitals. Systems like spot test which was conducted on every medical and surgical instruments during our examination have helped me personally in operation theater.

At the same time we also wish all the juniors who are studying in KGNC, who have taken correct pathway in field of service with dedication for their bright future. It is my request to all students to take care of the standard of English that they have to maintain right from their college days for their future development in this busy generation.I would be happy if you could put this mail in the student’snotice board. Thank you.

Mr. Subramani, OT Nurse, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell III Quarter 2014 - IQAC Report from KGNC

Workshop on Diarrhea Management 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.The topics for the presentation were:‘Acute Diarrhea &its Management’byProf. Gunasekaran. D, HOD, Dept of Pediatrics and Acute Dysentry – Chronic Diarrhea & Persistent Diarrhea byProf. Soundarajan. P, Dept of Pediatrics. This session evolved a good response from the students as it was very informative & interesting.

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was given a case scenario and 5 minutes time was allotted for discussion. The representative from each group presented their views. The students showed great interest & eagerly participated. Post test was conducted and the student’s performance was good. A feedback was also obtained and the students graded the workshop as excellent.

Orientation Programme 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. The Inauguration and Orientation Programme of XII Batch of B.Sc(N) Students, V Batch of P.B.B.Sc (N) and V Batch M.Sc (N) Students was conducted on 20.08.14. The Dignitaries of the Programme were Prof. RajaramPagadala, Chancellor, SBV; Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV; Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV; Dr. S. Manonmani, Deputy Registrar (Student Affairs), SBV; Mrs. Amir AlikhanAsmath, Nursing Superintendent, MGMC&RI. Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC delivered the Presidential Address which was the eye opener for the Fresher’s. The five day program revealed that the overall programme was very good and was very useful for the students.

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research Facility Orientation Programme 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. The need for Orientation was deliberated by Prof.AnnieAnnal, HOD of OBG Department, Secretary, KGNC - Research Club. She threw light on what are the objectives to be met in by KGNC towards this orientation Programme. Mrs. Kripa Angeline, Joint Secretary, KGNC - Research Club introduced the Speaker Prof. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, (CIDRF), MGMC & RI. He deliberated on the topic regarding Perspectives& Opportunities of Biomedical Research in Nursing in which he enumerated as how to conduct simple projects, Thrust Areas of Research, ICMR projects etc.

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Ambassador Training Programme From 10.09.2014 to 13.09.2014, IQAC –KGNC conductedAmbassador Training Programme for Final year B.Sc (N) (VIII batch). Objectives of the program was to facilitate the students to access for career opportunities in India and abroad, to guide the students to understand the availability of various job opportunities for nursing and to empower the students with adequate knowledge and skill in different areas before stepping into clinical area.

The training programme began with an inauguration at 9:30 am in I floor lecture hall, MGMC & RI with College Anthem followed by lighting of kuthuvilakku by the dignitaries Prof. K.R Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV; Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV, Prof. Renuka.

K, Principal, KGNC, Prof. Sumathy. P & student representative. Welcome address was delivered byAsso Prof.

Mrs. Kripa Angeline A. Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC, delivered the presidential address in which she highlighted the purpose and meaning of Ambassador Training Programme. Mr. Subramanian, from final year B.sc (N), opened out his 4 year’s journey- An Experience in KGNC. Mrs. Lavanya, Lecturer, presented post training B.Sc (N) programme evaluative report.Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV felicitated the gatherings. He emphasized the nursing students to utilize the great opportunity given by our college. The chief guest address was given by Prof.

K.R Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV. He congratulated the students for getting recruitment in Apollo through campus selection and motivated the students to go for placement in abroad. Vote of thanks for the inaugural session was delivered by Mrs. Manopriya, Asst. Professor.

At the end of the four day program the students gave the feedback that the Ambassador Training Programme was very useful and informative. In a nutshell the students’ felt that the arrangement of the program was very good, gained adequate knowledge on carrier opportunities in India and abroad. The whole programme provided guidance and pathway to choose the suitable career, created a positive attitude towards the nursing profession, the Skype session was new for them and gave them a sense of in person feeling and an opportunity to clarify our doubts and finally the program was very interesting, innovative and informative.

Alumni Association of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College (Kasturbians) Meeting On 25.9.14 IQAC –KGNC organized KGNC Kasturbians and Research club meet was organized on 25.9.14 at 1st Floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. Programme started with an invocation, followed by lighting of Kuthuvilakku by dignitaries of the dais. The congregation was welcomed

by Ms. K. RumaShanthini, President, Kasturbians Society.

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Minutes of previous meeting was passed and seconded by Ms. Gerald Rosaline, alumni member. The constitution and bye-laws of the Kasturbianssociety was presented

by Mr. R. Vijayaraj, Secretary. He detailed the activities carried out by the association from inauguration to till date.

Financial summary was given by Ms. Arunadevi, Treasurer.

She detailed the expenses and current available balance amount. Felicitations were given by Prof. P. Sumathy, HOD, Dept. of Pediatrics, and Prof. Annie Annal, HOD, Dept of OBGY. They motivated the fresh alumni members to actively participate in the alumni activities and to keep in touch with the parent institution through Skype interaction, immediate mail response etc. It was followed by presentation on “Right solution for transgender through research possibilities” by Ms. K. Sheethal, SCOHD Society President, Cuddalore who was the special invitee of the day.

She elaborated the Transgender identity, social structure/ culture and festivals in India. Special message was given by Prof. K. Renuka, Patron/Principal, KGNC. She addressed about the importance of the Alumni Association & insisted all the alumni members to participate in alumni meet, office bearers election and to conduct conference/workshops by the Kasturbians society. She emphasized the fresh alumni members to join the official website and to keep updating their information about placement, Personal information’s etc.

III Quarter 2014 - 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 12.08.2014there was an inauguration and induction of cleft and cranio-facial board for IGIDS.On 20.08.2014, First year B.D.S induction program with series of activities including inauguration, anti-ragging undertaking, certificate verification, briefing of parents on mentor-mentees, hostel facilities, Garuda and distribution of books and handbooks.On 26.08.2014, there was an Inauguration and induction of implant board for IGIDS.On Sept 2nd, 9th, 23rd, Workshop I on Components amenable for OSCE, Workshop II on Developing OSCE blueprint, and Workshop III on OSCE-some tips and tricks was conducted by Dr.KR. Sethuraman and Dr.VN.Mahalakshmi. On 07.09.2014, Interns orientation programme was conducted with lectures on “Practice Management” and “Role of interns in patient management in Dental college” by Dr. NandaKumar and Dr. Senthil M. On 11.09.2014, Genetics workshop was conducted with a lecture by Dr.Aravindh on ‘Application of advanced molecular technique in dental research’’.

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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.

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program to be excellent / very good. Less than 10% rated the program as average. Following the preliminary session, the interns were enrolled into the alumni association of MGMCRI through online registration.

“Commencement day” – A Career Guidance Program for Interns was conducted on 25.07.2014 at D2 Conference Hall, Hospital Block, collaborating with the Department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI. The beneficiaries were outgoing batch of Interns. The objective of the program was 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.

Dr.N.Seetharaman, Professor of Community Medicine, MGMCRI welcomed the participants and presented an

overview of the career choices. Prof.P.Rajaram, Chancellor, SBV addressed the roles and responsibilities of outgoing doctors with self-life scenarios. Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV briefed the participants in academic prospects for the medical graduates and the need to pursue the PG career. Queries from the audience were responded by the senior professionals and administrators. Dr.Partha Nandi, Associate Professor of Community Medicine, MGMCRI proposed the vote of thanks. The feedback was obtained from the participants and more than 90% rated the

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 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. The objective of the program was to train the faculties on

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good nutritional practices in the hospital and formation of ‘Hospital Nutrition Support Team’. The first module began with a pretest and introduction into the program and was focused on “Basics of Nutrition”. The topics covered were: Nutrition, need of Nutrition, Nutrients & Dietetics, Body composition, water & electrolyte balance, health, Regulation of glucose metabolism in healthy subjects, Components of body composition are essential for health, Effect of stress hormones on glucose metabolism, Protein

metabolism, why protein starvation ultimately leads to morbidity & mortality, Physiological functions of lipids & lipid metabolism and The vitamins & trace elements which need to be supplied to patients receiving artificial nutrition & effects of its deficiency.The second module is scheduled on 15.10.2014.

Medical Education Unit Students counseling Service at SBV

“MEU provide psychological counseling to students, and offer consultation to parents, faculty and staff. Counselors listen to the students and help them to clarify their own thinking. It might take a few sessions to get a good sense of the problem and how to proceed, so it’s helpful if the student could approach their first meeting with that in mind. Counselors provide a place for students to talk freely and consider your concerns.Work with students to understand what brought them there and what they hope to accomplish. Treat the students with respect and consider requests that they make. Welcome feedback and criticism in relation to the counseling work. Review the work and address questions that student might have about the process. Subject to availability, respect their request to work with another counselor and maintain confidentiality.Valuable services are rendered by the Counselorsto help students achieve their goals and understand the campus community and college culture like Integrity, Mutual Respect, Innovation, Student 8

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Empowerment, Collaboration, Teamwork, Student Well Being, Self responsibility, Time management and Selfconfidence. On a daily basis Counselors assist the general student population in selecting programs of study that are appropriate for their personal and professional goals.

Students and counselors work together to choose a program of study that is suitable to the student’s needs, based on factors such as academic status and history, professional goals and educational backgrounds. The schedule for a session includes, Evaluation form fill ups, Speech on the topic (10 minutes), Drawing exercise (10 minutes), Song therapy (Forgiveness - 7 minutes), Volunteer to share their inner feelings, Song & visualization ( to release the past hurt, anger & forgive - 17 minutes) and Volunteer experience sharing & role play on forgiveness in daily manner. So far the Counselors have served over 66 students, 10 staffs, and 20 parents in 214 sessions. Counselors pay proper attention to the academic needs of the entire students of SBV. Therefore those students who belong to special populations such as Veterans, Nursing students, and international students receive academic counseling and advice as it pertains to the rules of their individual programs.” – Counselors include Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi Ravirajan, Educationist, SBV-AHEAD, Mrs. Rama.S, Student Counselor, Mrs. Prabavathi.R , Assistant Professor and Mr. Mohamed Asharaf, Junior Assistant.

MEU team includes: Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi Ravirajan, Educationist, SBV-AHEAD, Mrs. Rama .S, Student Counselor, Mrs. Prabavathi.R , Assistant Professor and Mr. Mohamed Asharaf, Junior Assistant.

From the office of the Registrar SBV AHEAD Meeting

The monthly 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, Vice-Principal of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Mrs.Kirupa Angiline, Assoc.Prof. of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Prof. Sumathy of Child Health Nursing. The session was moderated by

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Prof. Kamalam, Principal of KGNC. The programme was attended by Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice- Chancellor of SBV, Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean-Research & PG Studies, SBV, Prof.A.R.Srinivasan, Registrar of SBV, Dean and Principal of the constituent colleges, faculty of all three constituent colleges.

Academic Council Meetings

The Academic Council Meeting of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth was held on 06.08.2014 and 25.08.2014 in the Conference Hall of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College under the Chairmanship of Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor of SBV. The Registrar of SBV, Prof.A.R.Srinivasan, tabled the agendas relating to the academic requirements of all the constituent colleges of SBV which were approved after elaborate discussions by the members of the Academic Council.

Biochemistry. For day 2 the Screening test for the subjects, Physiology and Interdisciplinary Research, Prof. Rajkumar from Raja Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University and Prof. N. Sakthivel from Pondicherry University were invited as External Subject Experts. The phase 3 for screening the eligible candidates were held on 22.09.2014 with Prof. Kuppuswami, Principal, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai as External Subject for Medical Informatics and Prof. Muthumanikam, Principal, Krishnaswamy College of Education for Women, Pondicherry for Medical Education.

Interview for the selection of Innovative Courses

The Interview for the selection of candidates for the innovative courses of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth for the year 2014 was held in two phases on 11th and 23rd August 2014 at the Council Room of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. The first phase was held on 11th August 2014 under the Chairmanship of Prof.S.Krishnan, DeanAdministration, MGMCRI for the 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 Dean-Administration, MGMCRI on 23rd August 2014.

The list of selected candidates was displayed on 25th August 2014.

All the sessions were chaired by Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean – Research & PG Studies, SBV MBBS 250 Batch Inauguration Day MBBS 250 Batch Inauguration Day, saw the newly admitted students along with their parents on their final stretch of admission procedure and formalities on 27.08.2014 under the guidance of the Deans Office and the Office of the Registrar..

PhD Screening Committee Meeting

The Screening test for the selection of candidates for the PhD programmes of SBV was held on 2, 3, 22nd September 2014. For the day 1, for subjects Anatomy, Biochemistry and Microbiology, External Subject Experts were drawn from various institutions for the selection process. Accordingly, Prof.

Thangaraj from Arrupadai Medical College, Pondicherry for Anatomy, Prof. Toora from Arrupadai Medical College, Pondicherry for Biochemistry and Prof.Sethumadavan from AVMC, Pondicherry for Microbiology were drawn in as External subjects for SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (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:

Dr. Sankar Navaneethan, Cleveland Clinic, USA expressed “Impressive facility & dedicated faculty. I wish their dreams come true.”

The following new projects are taken up for research

Project Title: Effect of systemic disease on quorum sensing bacteria in acrylic denture base plaque.

PI: Dr.G.Vinoj; CIDRF; Co-Investigators: Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, CIDRF and Prof.

Srinivasan jayaraman, Dept prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences.

Project Title: Elucidation of the role of T2DM altered gut microbes in the pathogeres is of AD. PI : Dr. Doulathunnisa Jaffar Ali. Funding Agency: Proposal submitted to Alzheimer’s Association, USA. Project Title: Identification of key pathogens and inflammatory markers inducing preterm birth – a casecontrol study on the analysis of intra uterine and vaginal microbiome and its role in inciting inflammatory events.

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postdoctoral studies funding Agency, Public Health Foundation of India.

The following ICMR STS projects were completed as part of Medical Student Research Preceptorship Program: Project Title: The effect of crude extracts of traditional medicinal plant extracts on the enzymes involved in Alzheimer’s disease - Ms.Bhavithra, II year MBBS student, MGMCRI. Isolation and validation of stem cells from colostrum and breast milk –Ms.Silambarasi, II year MBBS student, MGMCRI. The PhD doctoral selection committee met and approved selection of Mr. Rakesh Sharma to work on “Biology & Bionomics of Psoriasis” under the supervision of Dr. Balanehru Subramanian and Co-Guided by Dr. S. Krishnan, Dean, MGMCRI and Dr. J. Srinivasan to work on “Use Of Natural Colours in Dental Bio-materials” under the supervision of Dr.Balanehru Subramanian and co-guided by Dr.Satheesh Natarajan, Senior Scientist, CIDRF and Dr. Balasubramanian, Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics, Annamalai University.

At the visionary support from The Chairman, SBECPT; Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Dean (PGS & R), SBV fostering inter-disciplinary clinical research amongst faculty and students of MGMCRI, IGIDS and KGNC, Dr.Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, CIDRF interacted with individual departments to brain storm and conceptualize research projects. This massive effort has concluded in the following collaborative research projects: Does active focus of attention to music alleviate patient’s anxiety under regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled study? Dr V.R. Hemanth Kumar, Dr M.Ravishankar, Dr. Sumathi Sundar, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, Dr. A.R.Srinivasan, Dr. Sivaprakash.B. CIDRF, Departments of Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry and Music Therapy, MGMCRI Effectiveness of recommended allowance of iron tablets on anemia among adolescents in a selected community at Puducherry. Prof. P.Sumathy, Mrs. Geetha, C., Mrs. Rajeswari, S., Mrs. Suguna Mary, Mrs. Aruna Devi, Dr.Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Departments of Child Health Nursing and Community Health Nursing, KGNC Influence of lifestyle practices on menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls. Prof. Renuka, K., Prof. Annie Annal, M., Mrs Kripa Angeline, A., Mrs Lavanya, S., Mr. Vijayaraj, R., Ms. Jayasakthi Prabavathy and Dr Balanehru SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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Subramanian. CIDRF and Departments of Medical Surgical and Ob&Gy Nursing, KGNC Application of PCR for confirming acute cases of Serub typhus, Spotted fever and Q fever in children and adults of Pondicherry. Prof. Stephen Selvaraj, Pro.D.Gunasekaran, Dr.Mohammed Hanifah, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Departments of Microbiology, Pediatrics, Medicine and IGGGH & PGI (Medicine and Microbiology) Role of PCR in the diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii infection in women with bad obstetric history in Pondicherry. Prof. Stephen Selvaraj, Pro.Seetesh Ghose, and Dr Jyothi Boblee James, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Departments of Microbiology, OB &GY and OB & GY (Rajiv Gandhi Women and Children Hospital, Govt of Pondicherry Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in ante-natal women of Pondicherry.Prof. Selvaraj Stephen, Prof. Seetesh Ghose, Dr.Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Departments of Microbiology and OB & GY, MGMCRI. Study of burns wound healing by bilayer autografts of cultured autologous fibroblast suspension and keratinocytes.

Prof. V.Narayanan, Dr Narayana murthy, S., Dr Vijay, J., Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Plastic Surgery, MGMCRI Airway genomic microbial analysis and phenotype stratification in obstructive lung diseases. Dr Surendra Menon, Dr Pajanivel, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Pulmonary Medicine, MGMCRI Comparative analysis of serum, sputum and bronchial washings microRNAs as potential biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease..Dr Pajanivel, Dr Surendra Menon, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Pulmonary Medicine, MGMCRI To study the relationship between genetic and biochemical variation in diabtes mellitus and its outcome.

Prof. Ramesh, Mr. Lenin, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Association of plasma endothelins 1 level with nitric oxide, lipid peroside and homocysteine and hCRP level in subjects with pre-hypertension. Dr.G.Niranjan, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Do Indian classical ragas reduce perioperative anxiety?

A randomized controlled study.

Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Dr. Ravishankar, Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Dr. A.R Srinivasan, Dr. B Sivaprakash, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF, CMTER and Departments of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry and Biochemistry, MGMCRI Efficacy of immobilized and nanoparticles based phenylalanine ammonia lyase enzyme as a novel therapeutic agents for phenylketonuria. Prof. A.R.Srinivasan, Dr SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Effect of yoga training on cardiorespiratory health in obese subjects. Dr Madanmohan, Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Dr A.R.Srinivasan, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF, CYTER and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Isolation, maintenance and regeneration potential of periodontal ligament and pulp stem cells. Dr.Pratebha, B., Dr.Janani, M., Dr.Vineela Reddy, Mr.Sam Vijay Kumar, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and IGIDS Role of inflammation in acute urinay retention in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dr. Vasudevan, T., Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Urology, MGMCRI Applicability of urinary stem cells in urethral scaffold substitution.Dr. Mossadeq, A. Dr.Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Department of Urology, MGMCRI Differences in gut microbiota as modifying factors in urinary lithogenesis in predisposed primary and recurrent stone formers. Dr. Prasanth Nayak, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Urology, MGMCRI. Assessment of Nitric oxide levels in various types of human cataractous lens and aqeous humour extended to smokers Vs non smokers. Dr.K.Srikanth, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI Study of conjunctival microbiome in physiological and pathological eye care. Dr. G.S.Srinivasan, Dr.S.Veni Priya, Dr.N.Swathi, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI. Study of oral & conjunctival microbiome link with primary open angle glaucoma. Dr. S.Veni Priya, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI Ocular surface & tear film abnormalities in pre & post cataract and pterygium surgery patients. Dr. A.R.Rajalakshmi, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI Ocular surface & tear film abnormalities in diabetic & non diabetic patient. Dr. Sima Biswas, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI Effect of eye exercises in refractive errors. Dr. G.S.Srinivasan, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI Changes in aqeous humor & lens in patients with pseudo exfoliation. Dr. Sima Biswas, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Department of Ophthalmology, MGMCRI A study to determine the utility of biomarkers in the early detection of alcoholic liver diseases. Prof.Easwaran, Volume 8 Issue 3 July - Sept 2014

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Dr.Sukanto Sarkar, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI Functional bowel disorder. Dr Henry Balrai, Dr Sivaprakash, Dr Ananthakrishnan, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Departments of Psychiatry, Physiology, Surgery, MGMCRI Evaluation of TAG/HDL-C and Magnesium/iron ratios with particular reference to VEGF-A, glycemic control and insulin resistance in patients with T2DM. Prof.A.R.Sriivasan, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Selective colonization of gut microbiota in children with intestinal parasitic worm load. Dr Satheesh Natarajan, Dr Kalaivani, Dr Kanagaraj, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF and Departments of Microbiology and Community Medicine, MGMCRI. Establishment of an in vitro human intestinal crypt stem cell model. Dr Satheesh Natarajan, Dr Tirou Arul, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Surgery, MGMCRI Diagnostic and prognostic uses of kinetics of microRNA and cardiac biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction. Dr Ramesh, Dr Saha, Mr.Kuzhandaivelu and Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among general population in rural South India. Dr R.Hemachander , Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Nephrology.

Prevalence and pattern of chronic kidney disease – mineral bone disorders incident CKD population.

Dr.R.Hemachander, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Nephrology Role of homocysteine in osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture – population based study. Dr Ashish Kumar Jose, Dr Surendher Kumar, Prof.S.Ravichandran, Dr.Sibasis Sahu, Dr.Chidarth, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Orthopedics, MGMCRI Autologus bone marrow cell concentrate injection in posterior-lateral fusion of lumbar spine in comparison with bone graft. Dr M.Chandrasekaran, Dr.Dhiyanesh, Dr.Reguvaran, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Orthopedics, MGMCRI Augmentation of osteosynthesis with bone marrow cell concentrate injection in delayed union of long bones.

Dr.R.Nandakumar, Dr.M.M.R.Sandeep, Dr.Prabhakaran, Dr. Shamim, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Orthopedics, MGMCRI Assessment and comparison of effect of head injury on hormonal, osteogenic factors and fracture healing in patients with long bone fracture. Prof.Krishnagopal, 12

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Dr.Surendar, Dr.Ravikumar, Dr.Reguvaran, Dr.Raj, Dr Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Department of Orthopedics, MGMCRI Micro RNAs as biomarkers and predictors of outcome in Mild Traumatic Brain..Dr. Pratheesh Ravindran, Dr. Karthigeyan M, Vinoth Saravanan, Dr. Easwaran, Dr. Pooja Pratheesh, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF and Departments of Neurosurgery, Radiology and Psychiatry, MGMCRI Fetal programming in utero with music therapy.Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Dr. Kalaivani, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.

CIDRF, CMTER and Department of Microbiology Does distraction and active focus of attention with music enhance patient’s comfort under regional anaesthesia: a randomized controlled study?.Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Dr. Ravishankar, Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Dr. A.R Srinivasan, Dr. B Sivaprakash, Dr. Balanehru Subramanian.CIDRF, CMTER and Departments of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry and Biochemistry, MGMCRI. Sero epidemiology of dengue in Pondicherry..

Dr Kanagaraj, Dr Satheesh Natarajan, Dr Balanehru Subramanian. CIDRF and Department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI

The following scientific articles were discussed in CIDRF’s Journal Club meeting:

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Effective of calorie Restriction and Diet- Induced Obesity on Murine Colon Carcinogenesis, Growth and Inflammatory factors, and Micro RNA Expression - Ms. A Akeshyavardhani.

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Ph of Drinking Water influences the composition of Gut Microbiome and Type I Diabetes Ineidence - Dr. Doulathunnisa Jaffar Ali. 3.

Adoptive Immunotherapy with MUC 1-mRNA transfected dendritic cells and cytotoxic lymphocytes plus gemcitabine unreseetable pancreatic cancer - Dr. Farzana Begum Liakath.

4. Beta- amyloid deposition is shifted to the vasculature and Memory impairment is exacerbated when hyper homecysteinemic is induced in APP/PSI transgenic mice - Ms. Karthika Sundaramorthy.

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Loctate promotes plasticity gene Expression by potentiating NMDA signalling in neurons - Dr. Pooja.

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Hypoxic signature of micro RNAs in glioblastoma insights from small RNA deep sequencing - Ms. Preethi.

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Loctate promotes plasticity gene Expression by potentiating NMDA signalling in neurons - Dr. Pooja.

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Hypoxic signature of micro RNAs in glioblastoma insights from small RNA deep sequencing - Ms. Preethi.

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Research and Scholarship

Uma.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.

Uma.A.N, Dhananjay.S.K, Tirou Aroul, Satvinder Bakshi Singh, Lokeshmaran.A. Comparative cytogenetic study of exfoliative oral mucosal cells in tobacco related potentially malignant disorders in a south Indian population. International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology. 2014;3 (8): 6-12.

Uma.A.N, Dhananjay.S.K, Tirou Aroul, Lokeshmaran.

A. Histopathological and Cytogenetic analysis in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma: a hospital based study. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication.2014;4 (9):1-5.

Sarkar S, Gangadhar S, Subramaniam E, Praharaj S. Seizure with sertraline: Is there a risk? J Neuropsychiatry ClinNeurosci 2014;1:26(3):E27-8. doi: 10.1176/appi. neuropsych.13070146.

N. S. Kannan, Jayakarthik. Y, M. Palaniappan, K. L. Janaki . High-Output External Duodenal Fistula Treated Conservatively With Feeding Jejunostomy - A Case Report. IJCRR 2014;6(15):06-09.

M.Palaniappan, N.S Kannan, T.Arun, S.Abilash.

Surgucal Technique: Cholecystectomy by Gridiron approach. IJCRR 2014;6(20):39-40.

N.S Kannan, Usha Kannan, C.P.GaneshBabu. Congential Bilobed Gallbladder with phyrygian cap Presenting as Cholecystitis. JCDR 2014;8(8):ND05-ND06.

Tilak Ramu G, Pramodhini S, Noyal Maria Joseph, Umadevi S, Srirangaraj S, Selvaraj Stephen. Virulence Factors of Candida Species Isolated from Respiratory Tract and Urine. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2014;5(5):955-960.

K alaivani R ,Nandhini L, S eetha KS. Hymenolepisdiminuta infection in a school-going child: A rare case report. Australas Med J 2014;7(9):379–381.

Saraswathi R, Velayutharaj A, Kumar S, Umadevi S. Prevalence of pathogenic microbes in postoperative wound infections in various surgical specialities. International Journal of Development Research 2014;4(8):1783-1786.

Reddi Rani.P . Immunization during Pregnancy. Current Medical J of India. 2014:20(4):37-42.

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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.

SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Seetesh Ghose.

Caesarean section scar endometriosis: a case report and review of literature” in Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2014;3(3):757-759.

SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Seetesh Ghose .

“Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL): a case report and review of literature” in Int J ReprodContraceptObstet Gynecol 2014;3(3):808-811.

SetuRathod, Sunil Kumar Samal, Anandraj R, P Rani Reddy, Seetesh Ghose. Imperforate hymen and its complications: report of two cases and review of literature. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2014;3(3):839-842.

Rathod S, Samal SK, Pallavee P, Ghose S. Non-puerperal uterine inversion in a young female- A case report.Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2014;8(9).

Samal SK, Rathod S, Rajasekaran A, Rani R. An unusual presentation of central cervical fibroid: A case report. Int J Res Med Sci 2014;2:1226-8.

Rathod S, Samal SK. Conjoined twins: report of two cases and review of literature. Int J Res Med Sci 2014;2:1203-6.

Samal SK, Rathod S, Ghose S et al. Symphysis pubis diastasis after normal vaginal birth: a case series. Int J Health Sci Res. 2014;4(8):267-71.

R. Shobana, Sanath Aithal, S Srikanth. Congenital lip pits without associated anomalies. Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 2014;80(5):67-68.

Moutusi Audhya, Jenny S Varughese, Yuti C Nakhwa.

Verrucous lichen planus: a rare presentation of a common condition. Dermatology Reports 2014;6(5):113 Ariganesh C, Vinay K, Kanwar AJ, Saikia UN, Kaur H. Primary cutaneous mucormycosis presenting as a giant plaque: uncommon presentation of a rare mycosis.

Mycopathologica, April 2014 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 Volume 8 Issue 3 July - Sept 2014

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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).

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

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.

Prabavathy.G: Histogenesis of Human fetal thymus in different gestational age groups. Nat J of Clinical Anatomy 2014; 3(3):117-121.

Vedha Shanmugasundaram, Meera kugananthan, Sadeesh Thirugnanam, Rijied Thompson Swer, Arunchandra singh: A rare variant of bilateral brachial plexuses: A case report. J of Int Academic Research for Multidisciplinary 2014;2(7):546-50.

N.Mugunthan, J.Anbalagan, S. Meenachi: Effect of long term exposure to 2G cell phone radiation (9001900MHZ) on mouse testis. Int.J of Science & Research (IJSR) 2014;3(9):523-29.

N.Mugunthan, J.Anbalagan, S. Meenachi, ShanmugaSwamy: Exposure of mice to 900-1900MHZ radiation from cell phone resulting in microscopic changes in the kidney. Int.J of Current Research & Review 2014;6(16):44-49.

Soudravally Rajendran, Pooja Dhiman, Suryapriya R, Anithasri R, Yuvaraj B, Bobby Z, P.H.Anantnarayanan, Sweta Kulkarni. Making concepts of medical biochemistry by formulating distractors of multiple choice questions: Growing mighty oaks from small acornsJournal of contemporary Medical Education 2014;2(2):123-127.

Kishore K Sham, B Manjunatha, H V Chandrakant, Kanchana R Ghodke, GN Pramod Kumar. Inter Observer Variation in Analysis of Palatal Rugae Pattern. Medicolgal Update 2014;14(2) .

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.

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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.

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.

Pandiamunian J., Somasundaram G. Evaluation of effect of antiepileptic drugs on serum lipid profile among young adults with epilepsy in a tertiary care hospital in Pondicherry. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research2014;8(8):HC05-HC09.

Manimekalai K,Visakan B, Salwe KJ,Murugesan S Dr.Chandrasekaran Dr.S.Ravichandran Dr.Vineet thomas Abraham Dr.R.Nandakumar A Rare case of Ipsilateral Clavicle fracture with contralateral acromioclavicular joint injury. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research [ JMSLR] July 2014;2(7):1577 – 1581 S. Ravichandran, R. Surendher Kumar, R. Krishnagopal, Krishna Bhargava. International Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR) Late Patellar Tendon Reconstruction-Novel Technique - A case Report. IJCRR 2014;6(17):48-50 R.Surendher Kumar, S. Ravichandran, Ashish K Jose, R.Krishnagopal. Management of complex non union of shaft of tibia using llizarov technique and its functional outcome. International Journal of Surgery 2014;1(2):84 – 87.

Nandi Partha, Prabakaran. M, Bharati D.R., A.Lokeshmaram .Effect of Maternal Literacy Status and Socio-ecomonic Status on Child Survival; A Community Based Cross Sectional Study in Rural Puducherry. IJMCH. 2014;16(1):1-7.

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, became peer reviewer of International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research. [Pubmed] Dr.N.S.Kannan, Associate Professor, Dept of General Surgery, has become peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research and has so far done 10 reviews.

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A ca de mic In itiatives

Academic Initiatives Officiation as Chairperson/ Resource Person in Academic /Scientific Events Dr.Sivaprakash B, Professor of Psychiatry, conducted a workshop session titled, Interpersonal skills in medical practice: Doctor-patient communication”, in the orientation program for interns held between 23.07.2014 and 24.07.2014.

Prof. Sivashanmugam, Dept of Anesthesiology, gave a lecture on “Anesthetic Management of patients with Intra Abdominal Sepsis” at AVSM 2014 Conducted by Salem ISA city Branch on 26.07.2014.

Dr. Ravishankar, Prof. & Head, Dept of Anesthesiology, conducted the Gasman workshop for postgraduate students of JIPMER at GRT, Sunway on 29.07.14.

Dr. S. Srinivasan, Professor of Pediatrics, delivered a talk on Breastfeeding – “Breastfeeding - A Winning Goal for life” on the occasion of the World Breast Feeding Week celebration at SRMC, Porur, Chennai on 01.08. 2014.

Dr.T.TirouAroul, Prof and HOD, Department of General Surgery, chaired a session in the CME on Pancreatic Diseases in Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 02.08.2014.

Dr.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Surgery, chaired a session in the Tn. & P State Conference held on 07.08.2014 to 10.08.2014 at Chennai.

Dr.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Surgery, delivered lecture on Speech obstructive Jaundice in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry State Conference held between 07.08.2014 and 10.08.2014 at Chennai.

Dr.Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, delivered a lecture titled “Mental health & wellbeing of medical students” 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

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delirium in alcohol dependence syndrome”, at KANCIPS, between 06.09.2014 and 07.09.2014 at Manipal, Karnataka.

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.

Dr.Aneelraj D, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, delivered a capsule talk titled “De-addiction services in a tertiary care setting” at SAF, MGMCRI, on 12.09.2014.

Prof. Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept of Anesthesiology, gave a lecture on” Mechanical Ventilators” at the CME – Basics of on Mechanical Ventilators at Indira Gandhi Medical College & research Institute held on 21.9.14.

Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology was invited as resource faculty/Jury for National Level Quiz Program in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology held at KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka on 27.09.2014.

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 attended a ‘CME on current perspectives in the management of airway allergy’ as a faculty and chaired a session 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.

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Dr. Vineet Thomas Abraham, Dept. of Orthopedics, presented a paper titled, “Mucoid degenaration of the anterior cruciate ligament. - A case report and review of literature”, at the 9th International Symposium held from 04.09.2014 to 11.09.2014 at The Leela Ambience Hotel, Gurgaon, Delhi.

Participation in Academic/Scientific Events

Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘PULMOCON 2014’ as a faculty and gave a guest lecture on ‘Pulmonary function 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 Medicine gave a guest lecture on ‘Interpretation of Chest X-rays’ at ‘South Zone Chest PG CME’, which was organized by Institute of thoracic medicine, Chetpet and Department of Respiratory Medicine, Madras Medical College, conducted at Chennai on 13.09.2014 and 14.09.2014.

Dr. V. Jaya, Dept of Anesthesiology, attended a workshop on Perioperative Echocardiography (TEE) from 9.7.14 to 12.07.14 held at CMC Vellore.

Prof. C.P.GaneshBabu, Dr. K.V. Rajan, Dr. Ganesh .T, Department of General Surgery, attended PSG Surgicon held between 18.07.2014 and 20.07.2014 at Coimbatore.

Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, attended TANPSYCON 2014 on 26.07.14 and 27.07.14 at Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

Prof. C.P.Ganesh Babu, Dr. R. Kannan, Dr. N.S. Kannan, Dr. S. Boopathy, Department of Surgery, attended CME on Pancreatic Diseases in Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry dated on 02.08.2014.

Dr Krishnan S, Dean (Administration) MGMCRI and Professor, DVL attended the conference CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on the 8.08.14 and 9.08.14.

Prof. Joseph Philipraj, Department of Urology, chaired a session on moderated E-posters in Silver Jubilee Conference of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON 2014) held between 8.8.14 and 10.8.14 in Kochi.

Presentations in Academic/Scientific Events Dr. Gayathri Mishra, Dept of Anesthesiology, presented a case Report on “Anesthesia for a Complex Congenital Cyanotic Heart Disease Posted for LSCS” at the ISA Meeting Pondicherry on 5.7.14.

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.

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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.

Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor of Psychiatry, attended SCARF-ICONS 2014 from 21.08.14 to 24.08.14 at Chennai.

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Dr. Moutusi Audhya, Assistant Professor, DVL, attended the workshops on PRP therapy and on cellulite management at the Aesthetics, 2014 held at New Delhi on the 22.08.2014.

Dr. Abirami D, Assistant Professor, DVL, attended the workshops on PRP therapy and on Chemical Peeling at the Aesthetics, 2014 held at New Delhi on the 22.08.14 Dr. Moutusi Audhya and Dr. Abirami D, Assistant Professors, DVL, attended the conference Aesthetics, 2014, New Delhi between 23.08.14 and 24.08.14.

Dr. Eswaran S, Professor of Psychiatry, underwent Basic Course workshop in Medical Education Technologies conducted by MEU, MGMCRI between 26.08.14 and 28.08.14.

Prof. Somasundaram G, Dr.Kartik J. Salwe, Department of Pharmacology, attended 2nd Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education from 26.08.14 to 28.08.14.

Dr. SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, Department of OBG attended conference on Subfertility in Madras Medical Mission Chennai in August 2014.

Dr. R. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Genomic studies in diagnostic microbiology” in Pudhuvai life line hospital, Pondicherry on 14.09.2014.

Dr S Srikanth, Professor & HOD, DVL, 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 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, Associate Professors attended conference on Laparoscopy, International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy in Cochin between 10.10.14 and 12.10.14.

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.

Scientific and Academic Forum On the months of July to September, the Scientific and Academic Forum and Medical Educational Unit conducted 4 monthly meetings and 2 guest talks.

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

Miscellany Mrs.A.N.Uma, Assistant Professor, Medical Genetics, Department of Anatomy, Dr.SunayanaChoudhury, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology & Mr. Rajkumar, Clinical Psychologist were elected as members of the Cleft & Craniofacial Board, IGIDS, on 12.8.14.

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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”.

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.

SAF Guest Talk On Breast Feeding - A Winning Goal For Life 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.

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On 07.08.2014, as a part of breast feeding week celebration, a guest lecture was arranged by SAF and the Dept. of Paediatrics. The SAF President welcomed the gathering.

The guest speaker was felicitated by Prof. S Srinivasan, Dept. of Paediatrics while Prof. Gunasekaran D, HOD, Dept. of Paediatrics introduced the speaker of the day.

Prof.S Srinivasan, Professor of Pediatrics, ICH, Chennai, gave a talk on “Breast feeding - a winning goal for life”. The talk was illuminating and humour laced, and the speaker shared his own experiences in dealing with Breastfeeding practices in Tamil Nadu.

SAF Guest Talk on “CKD- A Silent Global Epidemic”.

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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 teachers.

- Prof. Partha Nandhi, Student Staff Advisor

MBBS 250 Batch Inauguration Day

by Dr. Manoj Karthik, 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.

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 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

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In the history of MGMCRI, 27th of August 2014, stood out as a Remarkable day, for all the faculty 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

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the inaugural function followed by admission procedure till the end of the day.

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, Trustee- SBECPT, 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.

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

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attendance and about the in and/or off campus difficulties and how to manage them. He also stressed upon hard work that was required to be a successful doctor in the making.

It was an honor to have our Chancellor, SBV, Prof.

Rajaram Pagadala, to deliver Presidential address. He shared the secrets of great success in his life. He shared his life during his undergraduate, postgraduate and teaching/ service periods. His saying that, “every success comes by clear objectives, strong dedications and hard works, and there is no alternative to hard work” was well understood by all.

The session came to an end with the vote of thanks by Dr. Partha Nandi, Professor of Community Medicine and Staff Advisor for the students, MGMCRI. Everyone present in the inauguration ceremony were elevated spiritually by the speeches from the great and experienced leaders of SBV and MGMCRI. The great inaugural ceremony ended with high tea and the newly admitted students along with their parents dispersed to the respected lecture halls, as directed, for the admission procedure and formalities which took a whole day to complete. - Prof. Partha Nandhi, Student Staff Advisor

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Medical Simulation Centre Medical Simulation Centre signed an agreement on 17th September 2014, with the American Heart Association (AHA) to become an AHA accredited International Training Centre (ITC). The centre is now authorized by the AHA to conduct BLS, ACLS & PALS Provider and Instructor Courses as an independent training centre, and issue AHA Course completion cards to successful students.

The Simulation Centre is only the 7th medical college in India to achieve this status. Prof.M.Ravishankar, Director of Medical Simulation Centre and Head of the Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, is ITC Coordinator.

Patient doctor communication skills were taught to Semester III students posted in general medicine. Students participated in role plays as part of learning 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.

CPR training at Amalorpavam HSS, Puducherry.

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.

CPR & First Aid Training for staff of Serene Pelican Retirement Community

Regular CPR training was conducted for staff nurses. 6 senior nurses also underwent AHA certified BLS training.

Those with instructor potential would be identified to become AHA certified BLS instructors to offer CPR training to other nurses and also to serve as instructors for CPR training in the community.

Basic ECG training was offered to all nurses-in-charge at the medical simulation centre. Both lecture and rhythm identification training was done followed by an ECG test.

12 staff members of a senior citizen community called Serene Pelican, near MGMCRI were offered CPR and first aid training at the Medical Simulation Centre.

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Center for Yoga Therapy Education &Reserarch Yoga Therapy

Yoga consultations are part and parcel of all the Master Health Checkups offered by our Hospital Services thus integrating the modern and the ancient even at the entry level itself. Such quality of life enhancing benefits for nearly 7000 patients at MGMCRI&RI are another truly innovative aspect of the work here at CYTER. Individualized and group Yoga therapy sessions are being conducted for various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal and psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback from participants. Yoga therapy and lifestyle consultations are offered daily as part of all packages of Master Heath Check-up in the Corporate Services Wing of the hospital.

Year

Male

Female

TG

Total

2010

31

28

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59

2011

440

750

27

1217

2012

210

542

10

763

2013

553

817

2

1372

2014 ( Jan-Sept) 1621

1794

50

3465

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semester examinations in August and classes for them and the second batch (that has 2 international students) were started from 10th September onwards. CYTER conducts regular orientation sessions for the nursing staff and a dozen staff nurses who joined duty in MGMCRI had an interactive pranayama / relaxation session in July and another group in September.

Yoga Research And Publications

CYTER has given training to nursing students, faculty members, senior citizens, special children and transgender participants and published 30 papers and 9 abstracts on the short and long term, health enhancing benefits of such

Yoga Education Our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) is one of the innovative courses in the world as it is offered through a medical institution and brings together ancient wisdom of Yoga with evidence based approach of modern medicine.

This two semester (480 hr) part time course aims to produce qualified Yoga therapists competent to impart a scientifically sound Yoga therapy programme for patients of different conditions. Our 1st batch completed their

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or behavioral factors and their associated psychosomatic treatments.

An interactive session was conducted by CYTER as a CNE for nurses, staff and faculty of Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH&PGI) Pondicherry on August 3rd.

CYTER Coordinator Mrs.MeenaRamanathan gave an interactive talk cum practical session on “Stress–a Curse; Yoga- a Boon; Yogic Integration for Healthcare Givers” with a demo by Sangeeta and Danush Apnadesh.

training and therapeutic programmes. Current research studies are focusing on obesity, computer vision syndrome and depression in the transgender community.

Outreach Programmes And Honours

Dr. AnandaBalayogiBhavanani, Deputy Director CYTER was invited to be Resource Person for the One Day National Seminar on “Dimensions of Yoga and its dynamics” at MoPVaishnav College for Women, Chennai.

He delivered an invited lecture on “Diverse Dimensions of Yoga for the youth” in the event organized jointly by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and MoPVaishnav College on July 4th.

On August 7th, Yoga Awareness programme was conducted by Smt.Meena Ramanathan, Coordinator-cumYoga therapist CYTER for Senior Citizens at the Serene Pelican Belfort Township as part of Out-reach programs of CYTER. Consultation and Yoga Therapy advice was given to more than 25 senior citizens on the occasion. Smt.Latha, the Yoga instructor from CYTER gave a demonstration and then Smt.Meena led a practical session on simple practices for seniors. CYTER inaugurated a special Silver Citizens Yoga and Health Programme for Senior Citizens of the Serene Pelican Belfort Township on 21st August

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, and publishes research on psychosomatic disorders and diseases that are characterized by objective organic changes and/or functional changes that could be induced, progressed, aggravated, or exacerbated by psychological, social, and/ SBVu CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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and more than 25 senior citizens attended the sessions at CYTER. Dr.Ananda gave an introduction and then the practice session was led by Meena Ramanthan and supported by Yoga instructors Latha and Dhanush.

Cyter on The Net

The CYTER presence on the net has been receiving many favorable 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 800 likes and is very interactive with many articles and Yoga tidbits and regular updates.

Importance of 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 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.

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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.

Chancellor of SBV at CYTER Respected Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Prof. P. Rajaram visited CYTER along with Respected Vice

Chancellor Prof. KR Sethuraman on 17th July 2014.

Appreciating the work of CYTER, the Chancellor suggested novel ideas for clinical Yoga research in order to take the center to greater heights.

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Centre for Music Therapy Education and Research (CMTER) Activities of CMTER

The vision of CMTER is to develop music therapy as an innovative advancement in modern medicine and to integrate music therapy under the umbrella of complementary and alternative medicine in patient care and research. In tune with its vision, CMTER has been actively engaged in music therapy training, patient care and research activities.

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; 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.

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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.

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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

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 Pediatrics, Co-guide: Dr. SumathySundar, Head, CMTER. Status: Data collection in progress

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

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

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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

Academic Presentations (International) 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

Teaching - Learning Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI. Intern’s Orientation Program-July-2014

Awards -International 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.

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The Intern’s Orientation Program , July2014 was held on 23.07.2014 and 24.07.2014, at 2nd floor D2 Conference Hal, MGMCRI. The program was meant for 39 interns, passed out in May 2014. 2 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 Volume 8 Issue 3 July - Sept 2014

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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 medico-legal 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, ViceChancellor 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 of Psychiatry, Group tasks was conduct by Dr. Partha Nandi, Assoc. Professor, Community Medicine, Written Communication was given by Dr. TirouAroul, Prof.& Head, Surgery, Why errors occur in the healthcare system and how to prevent them was given by Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Professor of Pediatrics Surgery, Medical Ethics was given by Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Professor of Pediatrics, Legal aspects in Medical practice was given by Dr. Pramod Kumar Assoc.

Professor of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.

At the end of the program Prof. RajaramPadagala, Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, addressed and appraised the interns about their responsibilities. He also gave away the participation certificates.

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2ndBasic Course Workshop in Medical Educational Technologies Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education Technologies was conducted by Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Regional Centre in Medical Education technology, at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry from 26th to 28thAugust 2014 at MEU conference hall in college annex .

The Aim of the workshop was to Sensitize teachers about new concepts in teaching and assessment methods, Develop knowledge and clinical skills required for

performing the role of competent and effective teacher, administrator, researcher and mentor, Assist clinicians to acquire competency in communication and behavioral skills and Update knowledge using modern information and research methodology tools.

The Objectives was to improve the quality of medical training by training the teachers. The method followed was Didactic short presentation, Workshop, Role play and Video demonstration. It was attended by 26faculty from the various departments.

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Role of the resource person: Dr.Usha Viswanath, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from SRMC, Chennai was the MCI observer for this program.

Dr.Seetesh Ghose Professor & Head O&G; Dr.C.P. Ganeshbabu, Professor of Surgery, Dr. Manoj Karthik and Dr.R.Kannan, Assoc. Professors,Surgery ; Dr.Sunita Samal and Dr.P.Pallavee, Assoc. Professors,OBGY 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 activities. They also clarified the queries raised by the participant.

First day program was started with the informal inauguration session in the presence of Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, and Dr. Usha Viswanath, MCI observer. The program was started with the Ice breaking session where the participants and the faculty were paired among themselves and were allowed to interact for two minutes. Then each person was asked to speak about their partner. This was followed by group dynamics where initially participants were asked to stack paper cups one over the other individually and then as a group. Both the session were taken by Dr.R.Kannan.

In the session system approach Dr. Seetesh Ghose made the participant aware about what is system, how medical education is a system, different stages of system and the professional teaching learning cycle. Dr. Manoj Karthik in his session of Learning Process, Adult Learning explain Pedagogy vs. Androgogy, Principles of adult learning, Selfdirected learning and Motivation to learn. Dr.P.Pallavee in her session Taxonomy of Learning describe concepts of taxonomy of learning, Domains of learning with examples .She concluded her session with an interactive quiz .In the afternoon session of Educational Objectives Dr. P.Pallavee explained Types of objectives examples,Use & Qualities; Dr.C.P. Ganesh Babu ,introduction to

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microteaching session explain Principles of Microteaching with video demonstration and a session on media. Dr.C.P. Ganesh Babu in his session of Appropriate Use of Media demonstrated the principle, advantages and disadvantages of different media Second day started with the Rapporteur’s session where one person from each group summarized the previous day activities. Dr. Seetesh Ghose in the introduction to curriculum explain What is Curriculum, Curriculum Components, Principles of Curriculum development and evaluation. He also discussed about quality assurance in medical education.

In the session of principle of assessment Dr. G.Niranjan describe about General principles, Purpose, Types and Aligning with objectives in assessment .This was followed by session on assessment of knowledge. In this session Dr.Seetesh Ghose spoke about Essay type questions and their improvement, Short Answer questions ; whereas Dr.ManojKarthik spoke on MCQs including Item analysis and Setting of Question paper. In post lunch session Dr.Sunita Samal took session on Internal Assessment -Principles and its application; Skills of effective feedback.In the open house participants were told about the short project they need to perform within one month of the completion of this workshop. Interactive Teaching Learning methods and Large Group Dr. Sunita Samal explained the principle of Interactive Teaching methods, Application to large Group; Dr.R.Kannan in his session,‘Small Group Clinical/ Bed side teaching’ explained the principles in the form of role play. Dr.C.P. Ganesh Babu in his session of E-learning discussed about Principles of e-learning and Virtual anddistance learning. This was followed by session on Good Teaching practice by MCI observer Dr. Usha Viswanath. She spoke about Purpose, Objectives, Contents and Activities: Foundation Course, Communication Skills and Early Clinical Exposure. In the session of Skill Development andAssessment of Clinical andPractical Skills, Dr. Manoj Kartik spoke about Practical examination, Long Case and itsimprovement through OSLER and Dr. Niranjan spoke about OSCE/OSPE and Oral and Viva–voce.This was followed by demonstration of OSCE/ OSPE where all the participants and faculty took part.

The program ended with post-test, filling of evaluation form, feedback from the participants, MCI observer Dr. Usha Viswanath about the individual session and program.

Finally workshop certificates and course material were given away by MCI observer Dr. Usha Viswanath to the resource persons. All the sessions had interactive sessions, group discussion and session on bed side examination had role play played by interns.

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Department of Anaesthesiology Under the guidance of Prof. Dr.M. Ravisankar, HOD, Department of Anaesthesiology is conducting a workshop on “Good Nutritional Practices (GNP) in Clinical Care” for the faculty of MGMCRI. This workshop is conducted on the 3rd Wednesday of every month and consists of six modules, the first of which commenced on 17th September 2014.

Patient Care

Insurance / Claim Department During the 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 require hospitalization.

Government has fixed the package rates in their RSBY Scheme website for the hospitals that can claim money for the cited Interventional Radiological treatment. The policy also includes the OPD treatment with different sub-limits as mentioned in the above Package list.

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Fa cult y A chie v e me nt s A n d Award s

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 Urology, MGMC&RI, received Dr. MGR University GOLD MEDAL for his M.Ch final year exams 2013.

Most Popular Teacher Award Certificate of appreciation was awarded to Prof. R. Ramesh, HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry, Prof. Somasundaram G, department of Pharmacology, Prof. Karthikeyan, HOD, Dept. of ENT and Prof. D.Gunasekaran, HOD, Department of Pediatrics got the Most Popular Teacher Award on the occasion of the Teacher’s day, 2014.

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The Dawn of New Chapters Appointments Dr. Jayapal V, Professor joined the department of Microbiology on 01.08.2014

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Department

Date of Joining

Dr. Roopak Mohan Asst. Prof Gen. Medicine 01.07.2014 Dr. Padhmini B Asst. Prof Radiology 11.07.2014 Dr. Durai R Sr. Resident Paediatric Surgery 17.07.2014 Dr. Sasi Kumar K Asst. Prof Gen. Surgery 26.07.2014 Dr. Nikhilesh Singh Asst. Prof Physiology 28.07.2014 Dr. Richa Gupta Asst .Prof Physiology 28.07.2014 Dr. Indumathi D Asst. Prof Paediatrics 28.07.2014 Dr. Kaushik S Asst. Prof Gen. Surgery 01.08.2014 Dr. Rahe R Asst. Prof Anatomy 04.08.2014 Dr. Vasudevan T Asst. Prof Urology 04.08.2014 Dr. Arthi G Asst. Prof Anatomy 04.08.2014 Dr. J.D.Jeyakumar Asso. Prof Transfusion Medicine 04.08.2014 Mr. Selvakumar S Tutor Physiology 11.08.2014 Ms. Sathiya R Tutor Biochemistry 18.08.2014 Mr. Uthiravelu P Tutor Physiology 20.08.2014 Ms. Mohana Valli V Tutor Biochemistry 20.08.2014 Dr. Vinoth B Asst. Prof Medical Gastroenterology 27.08.2014 Dr. Salil Kumar Parida Asst. Prof Surgical Gastroenterology 25.08.2014 Dr. Sangita Jena Asst. Prof Pulmonary Medicine 11.08.2014 Dr. Jayanthi S Tutor Anatomy 01.09.2014 Dr. Dhanalakshmi A Asst. Prof Paediatrics 04.09.2014 Dr. Syed Yasrib Nahid Zaidi Asst. Prof Gen. Medicine 04.09.2014 Dr. Narayanamurthy S Asst. Prof Plastic Surgery 05.09.2014 Dr. John Edmund Benny Asst. Prof Orthopaedics 05.09.2014 Dr. Karthigeyan M Asst. Prof Neuro Surgery 08.09.2014 Dr. Elamaran E Asst. Prof CTVS 17.09.2014 Dr. Umamageswari K Sr. Resident Paediatrics 18.09.2014 Dr. Bini Mohan Sr. Resident ENT 22.09.2014 Dr. Ramana Priya A Asst. Prof OBGY 22.09.2014

Promotion: Dr. Seetharaman N Professor Community Medicine has been promoted as Professor & HOD.

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Dr. Ravichandran S Associate Professor Orthopaedics has been promoted as Professor.

Dr. Partha Nandi Associate Professor, Community Medicine has been promoted as Professor.

Dr. Chandra Philip Associate Professor,Anatomy has been promoted as Professor.

Dr. Jasmina Begam, Assistant Professor, OBGY has been promoted as Associate Professor.

Dr. Rijied Thomson Swer, Assistant Professor, Anatomy has been promoted as Associate Professor Dr. Kusha Nag, Assistant Professor, Anaesthesiology has been promoted as Associate Professor.

Dr. Vijaya Sundaram S, Assistant Professor, ENT has been promoted as Associate Professor.

Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Assistant Professor , Pharmacology has been promoted as Associate Professor.

Dr. Sameer M Jahagirdar, Assistant Professor, Anaesthesiology has been promoted as Associate Professor.

We congratulate all the faculty members on their appointments & promotion during the quarter July-September 2014.

Scholars in the Making M.Ch News Awards

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 Mini-Access 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.

- Counter Point Debate ‘Urological Training- Simulators or Stimulators’ at SZUSICON 2014.

Dr. Brahadeeswaran, MCh student, Department of Urology, presented a poster on ‘A Nephron Sparing Approach Of High Grade Renal Injury in A Hemodynamically Unstable Patient- A Case Report’ and a paper on ‘ Dorsolateral Buccal Mucosal Graft

Scientific Presentations

Dr. Deepak David, MCh student, Department of Urology, presented a poster on ‘Giant Adrenal Cyst in Pregnancy – A Management Conundrum’ and a paper presentation on ‘Buccal Mucosal Graft Substitution Urethroplasty – An Audit Of Donor-Site Complications’ at the Silver Jubilee Conference of Association of Southern Urologists (SZUSICON 2014)held from 8.8.14 to10.8.14 at Kochi.

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Augmentation Urethroplasty- Our Experience’ at the Tamilnadu and Pondicherry association of Urologists conference (TAPASUCON 2014) held between 26.09.14 and 28.09.14 atTuticorin.

Dr Sandra E Mathews, Post graduate, Department of DVL, presented a poster titled “A rare presentation of hypertrophic lichen planus”atthe CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 and 9.8.14

PG News

Dr. Charlychacko joseph, Dept of Anesthesiology presented a paper – Efficacy of transdermal fentanyl patches in acute post-operative pain relief: A randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial – at PONCON 2014 on 21.09.14.

Awards

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 on 21.09.14 at Indira Gandhi Medical college, Puducherry.

Dr. Vamseekiranlakkam, Dept of Anesthesiology presented a paper – A prospective randomized observer blnded comparative study of ultrasound guided ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric nerve block or transverse abdominis nerve block for post-operative analgesia after lower segment caesarian section – at PONCON 2014 on 21.09.14

Participation in Academic/Scientific Events

Dr.DalenaMerin Mathew, Dept of Anesthesiology was awarded the 3rd Prize in the Presentation – “Quantification of the influence of epidural analgesia on entropy guided general anesthesia using sevoflurane. A randomised controlled trial”, at the PONCON 2014 – Presentation conducted on 21.09.14 at Indira Gandhi Medical college, Puducherry.

Scientific Presentations

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 with psoriasis vulgaris”,at TANPSYCON between 26.07.14 and 27.07.14 at Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. HemaPriya, Dr. Ramya M. R., Dr. Fredrick Stephen, postgraduate students, Dept. of Community Medicine attended a workshop on ‘Epidemiological Research Course (ERC): Workshop on Principles and Practice of Epidemiology’ at Community Health Training Centre, Christian Medical College, Vellore between 7.7.14 and 19.7.14.

Dr Jenny S Varrughese, Dr Sandra E Mathews and Dr. BehananSanthosh, Post Graduate students, Department of DVL, attended the conference CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 and 9.8.14 Dr. Amruthkumar& Dr. G. Madhu, Dept of Anesthesiology attended “ Eurocaps “ – in New Delhi from 4.09.14 to 14.09.14.

Dr.Vignesh, Dr.Arulraj, Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Preethi, Dr.YazhiniNeelambari, Post Graduates, Dept of Pediatrics attended the KovaiNeocon 2014 at Kovai Medical Centre Hospital, Coimbatore from 19.09.14 to 21.09.14.

Dr.BehananSantosh, Post graduate, Department of DVL, presented a poster titled “A rare case of unilateral nevoid telangisctesia” atthe CUTICON Tamil Nadu held at Madurai on 8.8.14 and 9.8.14

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Dr.KusumaSrividhyaRadhika, DrCharlyChacko Joseph, DrDalenaMerin Mathew, DrVamseeKiranLakkam, Dr.Sruthi Arunkumar, Dr. Hussain Ahmed, Dr. Senthil Kumar , Dr. Shyamsundar, Dr. Balaji, Dr. Arjun Ashok, Dr. Ramsesh, Dr. Chandan Paul, Dept of Anesthesiology attended a CME on basic of on Mechanical Ventilation held at Indira Gandhi Medical College on 21.09.14.

Dr. Varunn.M.D , Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen Post Graduates, Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine attended a ‘CME on current perspectives in the management of airway allergy’, 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. Varghese Louis, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, & Dr.Muhamed Kamaludeen Post Graduates,

Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘South Zone Chest PG CME’, which was organized by Institute of thoracic medicine, Chetpet and Department of Respiratory Medicine, Madras Medical College, conducted at Chennai between 13.09.2014 and 14.09.2014.

UG News 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.

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MeenaR,Soundharya, Nandhini P and JeyaPrakash participated in quiz & exited in Semi final round.

Intercollegiate Pharmacology Quiz Competition - 2014

The Department of Pharmacology organized an intercollegiate Pharmacology quiz competition on September 19th 2014for the undergraduate medical students. There were totally 32 teams (2 students per team) from other colleges in and around Puducherry.There were 23 teams from our college. To select 5 out of 23 teams from our college an intra-college preliminary test was conducted on 18th September 2014. These 5 teams along

with the 32 teams from other colleges participated in the intercollegiate prelims held on 19th September at 11am.

The intercollegiate prelims questions were contributed

by Dr. Sudarcodi, Assistant Professor which helped us to select the 5 best teams out of the best. The 5 finalists on the stage were from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & RI (MGMCRI), Indira Gandhi Medical College & RI (IGMCRI) and JIPMER, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS) and Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).The quiz master for this year was Dr.Padmavathi S, Assistant Professor.

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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.With the vote of thanks the program came to an end.

“We hope this will be continued with same response and enthusiasm in the future also. The events conducted by our department were always successful because of the team work of the entire faculty & staff of the department of Pharmacology and the management who always give us a support hand”

–HOD, Department of Pharmacology.

Teachers’ Day Celerbration 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”

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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.

After the students, the stalwarts of our institutionProf.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Prof.S.Krishnan, Dean of Administration, Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean-PG Studies & Research and Prof.K.A.Narayan, Vice-Principal, MGMC&RI shared us the importance of the day and of a teacher.

The fun games were the highlight of the day, as we saw enthusiastic participation from the teachers, which turned out to be fun for both the teachers and us. The celebration concluded as our teachers left the hall with smiles on their faces which filled our hearts. - Penned down by students

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Adrena ‘14 Awards Overall winner by MGMCRI Students in Adrena

Independence Day Celebrations 2014

With the blessings from the Honorable Chairman of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Shri. M. K. Rajagopalan and the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, the students were permitted by the Dean of Administration, Prof.S. Krishnan and the VicePrincipal, MGMCRI, Prof. K. A. Narayan to participate in ADRENA ‘14, which took place from 5th to 9th of September, held in 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.

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Other Highlights Independence Day Celebrations 2014

Agalya A, Indira Gandhi P, Nursing Supervisor’s daughter, Nanthini.P, Maheswari D, Nursing Assistant’s son

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 introductory-welcome 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.

Sudharsan D and Kanchana K, Blood Bank Technical Supervisor’s, daughter Arthi S were given cash prize totaling to 23,000 for their excellent academic performance in their school examinations by the Vice Chancellor of SBV, Prof.K.R.Sethuraman.

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The program ended with high tea and distribution sweets.

Everyone disperse with high spirit of patriotism in them.

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.

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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.

Pillayrakuppam 2014 : Transgender Festival

Ms. Sheethal, Project Director of SCOHD Society organized Miss Pillayarkuppam Contest at Pillayarkuppam of Puducherry district on 13th May 2014 for the MSM and transgender Community. Nearly 42 transgender enrolled their name and. Miss. Vaishu of Chennai was awarded for Ist Prize and recognized by Mr. Ranganath and II nd prize was awarded by Police Superintend Mr. Subash to Ms. Vaishnavi of Pondicherry and Ms. Priya of Erode, Tamilnadu was recognized by Inspector Gunasegaran for IIIrd Prize..

Rotary Club On the behalf of MGMC &RI our Deputy Director Dr.S.Ravichandran and the team of Health care services participated in installation function of Rotary club of Koothapakkam on 04.07.2014. More than 300 peoples and club members were involved in Health promotional activities. Five of their club members registered their names for body donation in that day and the Deputy Director received registered forms of Body Donation.

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Out Reach Services 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.

Free Medical Camps From the months of July to September, 2014 the department of marketing [Health care services] has conducted 35 medical camps, Health awareness programs, corporate camps, Promotional activities, Corporate tie-ups & etc. in and around Pondicherry district.

July 2014

From 05.07.2014 to 12.07.2014, free health check up camp was organized at Lions club, Vettavalam and Sangarapuram, where 829 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 67 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 08.07.2014, free medical camp was organized at Gramavidiyal, Sirkali, where 395 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 27 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

On 09.08.2014, free medical camp was organized at Lions club, Cuddalore, where 246 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 46 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 12.08.2014 & 19.08.2014, free medical camp was organized at Gramavidiyal, Villupuram and Vadalore, where 885 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 75 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 22.08.2014, free medical camp was organized at Vishwakarma association, Mangalampettai, where 376 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 31 patients were referred to MGMC & RI .

On 23.08.2014, free medical camp was organized at Lions club, Sangarapuram, where 327 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 42 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 24.08.2014 free health mega camp was organized Nalamudan cuddalore, Cuddalore, where127 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 23 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for further evaluation, treatment and master health check up.

September 2014

On 19.07.2014, free medical camp was organized at Social organization, Neyveli, where 285 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 19 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

On 08.09.2014, free medical camp was organized at Govt.

Pudhu Vazhvu project, Siruvanthadu, where 72 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 32 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

On 25.07.2014 & 29.07.2014, free medical camp was organized at Krishnasamy Institution, Cuddalore, where 480 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 41 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

On 13.09.2014 free health camp was organized at Lions club, Srimushnam, where 420 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 56 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

August 2014

On 02.08.2014, free mega medical camp was organized at CM scheme camp, at Vaitheeshwaran kovil, where7000 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 125 patients were referred to MGMC & RI for master health check up.

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.

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On 17.09.2014, free health camp was organized at CM scheme camp, Sundarasolapuram, where 230 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 25 patients were referred to MGMC& RI. On 23.09.2014, free health camp was organized at Viyabarigal sangam, Thavalakuppam, where 100 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 15 patients were referred to MGMC& RI. On 24.09.2014, free health camp was organized at Lions club, Sethiyarthope, where 396 patients were the SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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beneficiaries out of whom 45 patients were referred to MGMC & RI. On 27.09.2014, free health camp was organized at Lions club, Kalamaruthur, where 525 patients were the beneficiaries out of whom 41 patients were referred to MGMC & RI.

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.

CME Program

On 23.07.2014, a CME program were organized by the Department of Marketing, [Health care services] Dr.S.Ravichandran, Deputy Director, in collaboration with GH – Cuddalore. CME program was conducted at Government Hospital, Cuddalore, were Dr. V. Narayanan, Prof.HOD., Dept. of Plastic Surgery [Practice of Plastic Surgery Myths & Facts], Dr. Hemachandar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Nephrology [Chronic Kidney Disease Stopping the Unstoppable] had a talk with the 55 doctors of hospital.

On 31.08.2014, a CME program were organized by the Department of Marketing, [Health care services] Dr. S. Ravichandran, Deputy Director, in collaboration with IMA –Villupuram Branch, CME program was conducted at Hotel Ramakrishna, Villupuram, were Dr. J. Vijay, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Dept. of Plastic surgery [Spectrum of Plastic Surgery & Wound care To Aesthetic Surgery] had a talk with 32 doctors.

TIE - UPs

The Memorandum of Understanding is entered into at Puducherry on 5th September 2014 between, Sri Viswakarma Foundation Trust, Neyveli. Represented by Managing Trustee and The Deputy Director – Hospital Services, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry 607 402. Sri Viswakarma Foundation Trust, Neyveli., approached and requested MGMCRI, to provide medical facilities for the Public inmates and Children of the Sri Viswakarma Foundation Trust, Neyveli. MGMCRI accepted the request and agreed to provide necessary health needs to their general public’s, inmates and School children in accordance with the terms and conditions as per the agreement.

Department of Community Medicine Peripheral Centre Activities

1. Health Awareness Programme on Hypertension and Diabetes A health awareness programme was conducted on 5th July 2014 at Urban Health Training Centre, Ariyankuppam

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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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’.

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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.

Approximate 30 residents from the nearby area participated in the programme.

5. Health Education Programme at Seliamedu anganwadi 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 42

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results of various blood investigations which will help in quick diagnosis.

Department of OBG and Paediatrics Department of OBG and Department of Pediatrics conducted awareness programme under guidelines of Dr. S. Ravichandran, Deputy Director of MGMC & RI for World Breast feeding day at Bhavani College of Education, Koothapakkam along with Rotary Club on August 23rd 2014.Totally 140 students and their staffs were benefited in this programme. Dr.Sendhil Coumary, Associate Prof. from OBG and Prof..Gunasekaran D, HOD from Paediatrics were interacted well with beneficiaries.

World Breastfeeding Week Celebrations World Breast Feeding Week (August 1-7) was celebrated

by Department of Pediatrics, Department of Preventive and Community Medicine and Kasturba Gandhi College of Nursing in a grand manner. The schedule of events was as follows.

01.08.2014: Symposium by the Postgraduates of Pediatrics to the Undergraduates. Topic: Importance of Breast Feeding & this year’s theme 02.08.2014: Poster Competition for Nurses on this year’s theme - “Breast Feeding: A Winning Goal - For Life!”

04.08.2014: Counseling in the antenatal & postnatal wards – for the mothers and future mothers regarding the importance of breast feeding.

05.08.2014: Quiz for the Postgraduates & Interns of Pediatrics & OBGY. 06.08.2014: Selection of “Best cared Baby” among those who come to well baby clinic and Immunization clinic on that day 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 SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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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 audience.

World Suicide Prevention Day The Department of Psychiatry distributed mental health awareness posters and information leaflets to all departments of MGMCRI, in commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10thSeptember 2014.

Dr Abu Backer, Senior Resident delivered a lecture titled ‘Dementia: Can we reduce the risk?’ at Kirumampakkam, Tamil Nadu on 19thSeptember 2014, in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Day,organised by KGNC. Dr Abu Backer, Senior Resident, participated in a screening program for dementia at Kirumampakkam, Tamil Nadu on 19th September 2014 in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Day, organised by KGNC.

district at Siruvandhadu PHC, Kandamangalam Block, on 8thSeptember 2014.

World Sight Day On 09.10.14, the World Sight Day was organized by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in association with district blindness control society & Lions club, Cuddalore harbor at central bus stand Cuddalore.

In this regard to create awareness regarding preventions of blindness and eye donation a signature campaign was conducted which was inaugurated by District collector Sri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS in the presence of Dr.R.Ravichandran, deputy Director, MGMC&RI and Dr. K. Srikanth, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Ophthalmology, MGMC & RI. All the dignitaries of Cuddalore town participated be programme. Mr.Anbu Mani camp organizer MGMC&RI made arrangements for the function.

The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental health camp at KrishKidzee School, Cuddalore on 18thJuly 2014.

Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry& Mr. Senthil, social worker, participated in the program.

The Department of Psychiatry started weekly outreach mental health services at urban & rural health centres at Ariyankuppam (Wednesdays) & Seliamedu(Thursdays), from August 2014.

Mr. Rajkumar M, clinical psychologist, gave a talk on mental health & stress management for 10th& 12thstandard school students at Srimushnam, near Chidambaram on 7thAugust 2014.

The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental health camp at RHC, Seliamedu on 8thAugust 2014.

The Department of Psychiatry conducted a mental health camp at UHC, Ariyankuppam on 13thAugust 2014.

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World Heart Day This year, World Heart Day’s theme is creating hearthealthy 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.

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Staff Nurses of MGMC&RI In- Service Education Programme for Staff Nurses of MGMC& RI “The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice”

To improve competency in interpreting ECG, on 07/07/14 a theory class(II session) and practical session was arranged and presented by Dr. AnandMonickam,(in-charge of medical simulation centre). The in-charge staff nurses from the respective wards attended the class.

Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future: On 09/07/14“Preventing I.V complications” was emphasized by Mr. Siva (Regional sales manager) of 3M-Minesota Mining Manufacturing Health Care for the staff nurses.

The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become:As a part of the in-service teaching program, on 14/07/14, a group of 14 students from VII semester MBBS students were taught and shown them the different types of biomedical wastes generated in our hospital, how they are handled and disposed. A brief overview of the role of HICC-Hospital Infection Control Committee was discussed in the session. Another group of about 20 students were taken to the injection OPD & shown regarding the needle destroyer and disposal of syringes and injections. Registers were shown and explained in detail.

JIPMER conducted GFATM training for two days in the month of July/August, on HIV/AIDS at college of nursing, Puducherry. In view of this program two ANM’s

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were deputed namely Ms. Vasanthi&Ms. Subhashini attended the training program.

On 16/07/14, In co-ordination with BD Medical Surgical Systems, Mr. T. Jayavelan, areas sales manager, presented a topic on “Prevention of Needle Stick Injuries” and at the end of the session. Mr. T. Jayavelandemonstrated how to use the sharp (container) collector and hub cutter and proper way of disposal.

Mrs.JupithaBegam, nurse educator/product specialist, NIC- South, emphasized on the NABH standards & Qualities of a nurse for the staff nurses. Mr. Manikandan, area sales manager focused and highlighted on their company products.

Staff nurses namely Esther. Y (nursing supervisor), EppaEzhil Rani (ICU in-charge) Dhiviya (Dialysis in-charge) andSumala (staff nurse-MICU) attended the computer practical class in the IT department based on Hospital Information System taken by Mr. Ramji-IT in-charge.

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.

Training for the nurses enhances the discipline to carry out what they have been taught: On 03/08/14, Olympus Medical Systems India Private Limited conducted a

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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.

Whatever we possess becomes of double value when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others: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.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out: 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.

On 13/08/14, E.C.G post test was conducted for the ward in-charge nurses in the medical simulation centre and the proctor was Mrs. J. Deepa, MSc (N), Nurse Educator.

On 18/08/14, in co-ordination with NIC- South Mrs.JupithaBegam, nurse educator/product specialist 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.

“Save one life you’re a hero, save hundred lives, you’re a nurse”: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.

“Communication is everyone’s panacea for everything”: On4/09/14and10/09/14,Mrs.S.Rama-studentcounselor/ 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) “Treat the patient as a whole, not just the hole in the patient”: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 biomedical department demonstrated the usage of E.C.G machine for the staff nurses.

Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and outcomes: 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.

“The ‘I’ in illness is isolation and the crucial letters in wellness is ‘WE’: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.

“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react”: Mrs. J. Deepa – nurse educator, Mr. Kingsle Kishore Coumar- department chief nurse, Ms. Y. Esther- nursing supervisor and Ms. Rini Cynthia-staff nurse (ICU) successfully completed BLS training program on 23/09/14.

On 25/09/14 Mrs. J. Deepa (Nurse Educator), attended the Alumni and Research club meet in the I floor, Lecture hall, between 3 p.m to 4 p.m.

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Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Research And Scholarship Publication

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. Health sector and human trafficking: A systematic review. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP Lambert Academics Publishing House; 2014. [ISBN 978-3-659-58559-3].

SaurabhRamBihariLalShrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, JegadeeshRamasamy. The determinants and scope of public health interventions to tackle the global problem of hypertension.International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2014;5(7):807-812.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Scope of Consumer Protection Act in medical profession in India.Journal of Clinical Sciences. 2014;11(1):25.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Extending community based health care services to counter the multi-dimensional threat of hypertension. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2014;8(2):55-59.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Evidence-based strategies to reduce the magnitude of occupational cancer.

Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. 2014;3(5):454-455.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Prevention of childhood blindness: Strengthening primary health care. Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research. 2014;9(2):287-288.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Exploring the utility of qualitative research in the health sector.International Medical Journal of Sifa 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. Socioeconomic status scale: Tool to eliminate social disparity in India. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2014;1(3):212-213.

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viewpoint. International Journal of Health System and Disaster Management. 2014;2(2):127-129.

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. 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 lowresource 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 measures to curtail infant mortality. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2014;3:87.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Rehabilitation: Lone hope for stroke survivors. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2013;6(6):683-684.

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. 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. Socio-cultural parameters: Contribution to the maintenance of optimum state of health. Medicine Science – International Medical Journal.

2014;3(3):1507-1510.

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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. 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. Pre-placement 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. Biomedical waste management: Responsibility of policy makers, hospital administrators and health care personnel. Community Acquired Infection. 2014;1(1):32-33.

Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. JegadeeshRamasamy. Behavior change communication: A client-centered and professionally developed strategy to modify health status in developing countries.

Biology and Medicine. 2014;6(2):1000199.

Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani, KalaivaniAnnadurai, JegadeeshRamasamy. Small bite, Big threat: The burden of vector-borne diseases. Iranian Journal of Public Health.

2014;43(7):1014-1015.

Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani, KalaivaniAnnadurai, JegadeeshRamasamy. Probiotics as dietary supplements in maintaining health.Journal of Food and Nutritional Disorders. 2014;S1.

Raja Danasekaran, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha Mani, JegadeeshRamasamy. It’s time to stop female genital mutilation. Journal of Women’s Health, Issues & Care. 2014;3:3.

Geetha Mani, Raja Danasekaran, KalaivaniAnnadurai.

ICMR: Leading the nation with low-cost innovations.

Journal of comprehensive health. 2014;2(2)83-6.

Geetha Mani, KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran.

Antimicrobial Stewardship: An Indian Perspective. Online journal of Health and Allied Sciences. 2014;13(12):1-2.

KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja Danasekaran.

Deadly combo of HIV and Mental ill-health.International Medical Journal of Sifa University. 2014;1(3):46-7.

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KalaivaniAnnadurai, Geetha Mani, Raja Danasekaran, JegadeeshRamasamy. Surrogacy in India: From Taboo to common practice. Reviews in Health care. 2014;5(3):107-8.

KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani, JegadeeshRamasamy. Quaternary prevention: Preventing overmedicalization. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. 2014;3(3):216-7.

KalaivaniAnnadurai, Raja Danasekaran, Geetha Mani.

Coping with obesity: Targeting the triple B’s.Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Research. 2014;1(3):193-194 Harshavardhan,Himabindu,Anandhapadmanabhan,G urubharath,Arul Yagappa,Subramanian.Transposition of IVC. Journal of European Society of Radiology 2014.

DOI:10.1594/EURORAD/CASE11846 SuthanthiraDevi modified pelvic floor repair by dr,ssd’s method in prolapse uterus with total prevention of vault prolapse.J Cling Diag Res 2014 8(6):1-3 page OH01 – OH03 Suthanthira Devi.Manual vaccum aspiration and misoprostol a comparative study for 1st trimester MTP. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology.September 2014.

Manimaran D, Dost MohamedKhan, Sabayasmin, S. Anuradha. LipoLeomyoma A rare variant of uterine Leomyoma.IJHAS VOL 3 ISS 4 Oct – Dec – 2014.

Academic Initiatives Participation In Scientific Events

Dr. S. SwayamJothi, Prof & Head, Department of Anatomy,attended Orientation programme for faculty of Medical Education Units at C.M.C, Vellore on 01.07.2014.

Dr.V.Sarthy and Dr.M.Thenral, faculty , Dept. of Psychiatry attended the basic course workshop on Medical educational technologies at CMC Vellore from 02.07.2014 to 04.07.2014.

Mr. RajeswaraRao N and Dr. KafeelHussain attended a C.M.E. on ‘Brain death, Organ donation and Rules regarding Cadaver donation to Teaching Medical Institutions’ at SreeBalaji Medical College & Hospitals on 07.07.2014.

Dr. S. SwayamJothi, attended CME at K.J,HospitalSurgical management of breast cancer by Dr. Jegan C. Bose Role of Radiotherapy in Breast cancer by Dr. P. Balasubramaniam . Role of medical oncology in treating breast cancer by Dr. V. Vedamoorthy on 12.07.2014.

Dr. S. SwayamJothi, attended CME on Newer Diagnostic Modalities in Coronary artery disease by DrDamodaran and Non Alcoholic Fatty liver by Dr RSVN Sarma on 27.07.2014.

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Dr. S. SwayamJothi attended the CME on JaundiceMedical consideration by Dr. A.R. Venkateswaran, Gastroenterologist, S.M.C. and surgical considerations

by J.S. Rajkumar at Life Line Rigid Hospital organized

by TAMPA on 03.08.2014.

Dr. SuthanthiraDevi,Professor and HOD, dept. of OG attended colonoscopy work shop and PAP smear technique at bloom fertility center, Velachery on16.09.2014 Dr. SuthanthiraDevi, Professor and HOD, dept. of OG attended International fertility colloquium at Chettinad Medical College on 21.09.2014.

Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine participated in a CME organized by the Department of Microbiology on 26.09.2014. She also sensitized the students of fifth semester regarding National AIDS Control Program – An overview of Nation’s response to HIV. Dr. S.SwayamJothi and Dr. KafeelHussain attended the CME, Infertility ‘A Gift of Life a Reality’ at Chettinad Hospital &Research Instituteon27.09.2014.

Presentations in Academic/Scientific Events Dr. S. SwayamJothi, attended the Academic council meeting at MGMC, Pondicherry on 06.08.2014 and on 25.09.2014.

Dr. KafeelHussain presented ‘’Comparitive study of regional lymph nodes” at the Scientific Society Meet on 28.08.2014.

DrSwayamJothi attended CME on Common surgical Emergencies by Prof C M K Reddy at Life line rigid hospitals organized by TAMPA on07.09.2014.

Dr. S. SwayamJothi Attended Post validation workshop on Analysis of feedback received from faculty,Summary of the departmental analysis and Evolving SBV action plan from 2014-15 by Internal Quality assurance cell SBV on 09.09.2014.

Internal faculty Ph.D students of Anatomy attended seminar on connective tissue stains by Pathology presented

by P.G. Student of Pathology Dr.Hemanathan on 11.09.2014.

Dr. SwayamJothi, attended Annual General Body Meeting Chinmaya Mission, Chennai at 10:30 AM at Chinmaya Heritage Centre on 14.09.2014.

Dr. SwayamJothi, attended CME on “Emergency Roles in Oncology” by Dr R Siva Prakash& Advances in the management of Para Nasal sinus Lesions by Dr S Kannan organized by IMAAMS,Apollo hospitals & IMA,Poonamalle branch, Chennai on 14.09.2014.

Integrated Teaching on Fetal Autopsy was conducted in the department of Anatomy on 27.08.2014 and a Lecture on Fetal Autopsy was given by Dr. PravirBodka. Age determination of the fetus was highlighted with the help of slides by Dr. S. SwayamJothi on 28.08.2014.

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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 1. Bronchial pattern variations in the lungs – A cadaveric study - Hemanthkommuru, HemaPriya J, DeepthaVasudevan, SwayamJothi S. 2.

Limb anomalies :Eswari.A.K, SwayamJothi S., Balasubramanian S., Sundararajan T, Grandhi Ashok Dr. S.SwayamJothi presented a scientific paper for the Award session and also chaired a session for a guest lecture at the 13th Regional Society of Anatomist’s Meet at Mamata Medical College, Khammam on 04.07.2014.

Dr. Gajatheepan, Assistant Professor,Department of O&G,presented a poster on Perioperative morbidity of cervical cancer: 5 year review in a Tertiary hospital in South India at the 15th Biennial Meeting of the International SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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Outreach Services In the quarter of July - September 2014, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 49 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.

Two medical camps were conducted by the department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology in association with Sai Baba trust at Oragadamin September.

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.

Scholars in the Making PG & UG News

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 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. 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, SwayamJothi S, Hemanathan., HemanthKommuru.

Study of the mandibular foramen in relation to different sex and different age groups Guru VijayaRaghavan, SreeLekha D., Sujatha N., SwayamJothi S., Eswari A K., RakeshRanjan S. Neurofibromatosis with gigantism of right leg – A case report byVarun Kumar V., ShyamSundar S., SwayamJothi S., RajeswaraRao N. Kartagener’s Syndrome – A Case report byShyamSundar S., Varun Kumar V., SwayamJothi S., RajeswaraRao.

New Appointments

Name Designation Department Date of Joining Dr.Senthilkumar.L.K. Asst.Prof., Paediatrics 09.07.14 Dr.Karthik.J. Asst.Prof Paediatrics 10.07.14 Dr.Sharathkumar.B.V. Asst.Prof ENT 21.07.14 Dr.Bhuvaneshwari Asst.Prof OBGY 11.08.14 Dr.VijayalakshmiPalanisamy Asst.Prof OBGY 20.08.14 Dr.Pavithra Asst.Prof OBGY 01.09.14 Dr.Pragadeeshwaran Asst.Prof ENT 08.09.14 Dr.Singaravelu Asst.Prof General Surgery 15.09.14 Dr.Andrew John Asst.Prof Radiology 15.09.14 Dr.Shivashankar Asst.Prof General Surgery 17.09.14 Dr.RajeshKannan Asst.Prof Psychiatry 25.09.14

Promotions

Dr.M.Thenral,Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry has been promoted to Associate Professor.

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Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences Faculty Highlights Research And Scholarship

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

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

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.

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 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 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.

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 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

Academic Initiatives Guest Lecture

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on Clinical Research and Ease Reports in Balaji Dental College, Chennai on 22.08.14.

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 days hands on course held at Bangalore between 26.09.14 and 28.09.14.

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.

Presentation in Conference/ CDE

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.

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.

Participation in Conference /CDE 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.

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 t he CME program on Oral Cancer held at Chennai on 19.09.14.

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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

Activities of Scientific & Academic Forum

02.08.14-Oral hygiene day

Oral hygiene day flash mob at Cuddalore silver beach on 2.08.14 and 3.08.14. The salient features 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

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 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 The mobile dental van was inaugurated on the same day by Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, SBV

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.

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12.08.14-Cleft Lip and Palate Board Inauguration

Scientific and academic forum, IGIDS in association with the Deparments of Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics,Pedodontics organized the inauguration of the cleft lip and palate board on 12.08.14. Prof Saravana Kumar, President of SAF,IGIDS welcomed the gathering. Honourable vice chancellor,SBV 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

Department of E.N.T, Mrs Sathya and Mr Arul kumar from the Department of speech and hearing;Dr Sunaina Chaudhry and Mr Rajkumar from the department of Psychology and Mrs 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 .

Two guest lectures were planned for the day: (1)“Craniofacial anomalies and craniofacial surgery” by Dr Ananthnarayan ,Associate Professor Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Meenakshiammal dental college and Hospital,Chennai. (2) “Role of Orthognathic

surgery and distraction osteogenesis in correction of facial deformities” by Dr Viveknarayanan, Principal Professor and Head Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Priyadarshini dental college and hospital, Chennai.

20.08.14, First BDS induction program

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 arayanan and Dr Vijay Department of Plastic surgery; Dr Mahalakshmi Department of Pediatric surgery, Dr Karthikeyan

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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

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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.

in the Institution. Alumini 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.

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 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 Report-Kevin Ruther 3rd Year BDS;Management of non vital discoloured tooth

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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.

26.08.14-Implant Board Inauguration

Scientific and academic forum ,IGIDS in association with the Deparments of Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics and

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

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.

Periodontics organized the inauguration of the implant board on 26th August 2014. Prof Prathiba delivered the welcome address,the program was inaugurated by lighting the kutthuvelakku .Prof Carounanidy Usha delivered the principal’s address. Prof R Saravana kumar spoke about the vision mission and action of the board. Prof Rajaram

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 Pagadla Honourable Chancellor, SBV felicitated the gathering. Veteran implantologist Prof Muniratnam Naidu Founder vice chancellor Meenakshiammal University the chief guest for the program delivered the inaugural address.

A guest lecture on the topic “Applied Genetic research for dental postgraduates” was delivered by Dr Aravind Ramanathan, Director of central research facility, Sree Balaji Medical and Hospital, Chennai. All post graduates attended the program and faculty who had research concepts related to genetics attended the program.

13.09.14 Student Clinician Orientation Program (SCOPE) 2014-15

The Student Clinician Orientation Program was conducted for the academic year 2014-15 on 13.09.14. The event started at 10.30am. Mr.Agathian, President, Student council welcomed the gathering. Dr.Ramesh, VicePrincipal (admin) welcomed the chief guest, Mr.Naveen SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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from IT, 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

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

Sciences, Puducherry under the banner 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 patients and their relatives attended the program and were informed about oral cancer and its preventive measures and pamphlets were given for the same. All were screened for oral cancer by the team of doctors. Patients with early stages of oral cancer 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.

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which are placed with guided stents fabricated out of STL implants.

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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

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

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 Megalaa,3rd year PG Department of Pedodontics; Teachvisual and verbal guide for ASD Dr Arunkanth, 3rd year PG Department of Pedodontics.

General Health Check Up- First Year BDS - 2014

A General health check up program – a first of its kind in SBV University for the first year BDS students (2014-15) was conducted by Public Health Dentistry Department, IGIDS in co-ordination with MHC, MGMC&RI. The program was held between 5.9.14 and 23.9.14. A total of 96 Students were subjected to General examination, routine blood and urine investigations, out of which 16 SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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were diagnosed with different conditions (Anemia, Renal calculi, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes in Young etc.). The diagnosed students and their parents were informed to initiate treatment accordingly. The program has greatly helped the First year BDS students to know about their health status. The program was co-ordinated

by Dr.Dilip, Dr.Ashwanth and Dr.Iswarya junior lecturer from the Department of Public health Dentistry.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

Aim: The aim of this free Dental Camp is to make the people of Narikuravar Colony to get an awareness on oral health & to get them treated, as the people cannot afford for the transport & treatment in hospitals Ground work: The students of Final Year batch (20112014) has taken the initiative to organize the camp necessary permissions were obtained from the village head to conduct the camp & all the preliminary preparations like cleaning the Venue, setting up the camp site, and informing the people were done 2 days before the camp by us.

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Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Professor, Dept. of OMFS, 09.07.14 Dr. Balaji. J, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, 14.07.14 Dr. B. Nithin Joseph Jude, Senior lecturer, Dept. of OMFS, 14.07.14 Dr. Priya S, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Orthodontics, 18.07.2014 SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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Student And Alumni Post Graduate News

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.

Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja Presented on Data Documentation: A Gateway to Clinical Research on 23rd August.

Dr.Gopika, Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja1st Years Post Graduate, Dr.Maneesh, Dr.Renju, and Dr.Sudhagar 2nd Years Post Graduate attended Recapitulation (“Evolving Trends”) in Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai on 19th September.

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.S.Monica, Dr.S.Deepika , & Dr.V.Venugopalan, 1st year post graduates, Dept of OMFS, attended the cde program PROIGIDS on 20.09.14.

Dr. V.L. Lakshman, Dr. Lakshmi Priya and Dr. Shiva Santhosh Second year postgraduates, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended workshop on Essentials of head and neck ultrasonography conducted

by Department of oral medicine and radiology, GDC, Trivandrum on 21.08.2014.

Dr.Shiva Santhosh and Dr. Lakshmi Priya gave awareness speech about Non tobacco causes of Oral Cancer to the public on Oral Cancer awareness Day on 18.09.2014 Dr.Megalaa, 3rd year postgraduate in the Dept.of Pediatric dentistry presented a case series on Space regainer made easy at the Clinical society meet at IGIDS on 26/09/2014 Dr.Vivek, 3rd year postgraduate in the Dept.of Pediatric dentistry presented an original research titled Attitude , practice and knowledge regarding primary prevention SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

among general dental practitioners in and around Puducherry at the Clinical society meet at IGIDS on 26/09/2014 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 All postgraduates from Dept. of Pediatric dentistry attended a workshop on : Chronic Kidney Diseases at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute on 22/08/2014

Undergraduate News

Devi Asok, Gaayathiri.M, Gayathiri.RS, Gifta Juliat.S, Gopika.LG., Hasini VR from Final year under graduate students have presented poster in Oral Cancer awareness Day on 18.09.2014 .

Interns Nivethitha and Dharani have participated in oral cancer awareness day by presenting a model

Interns Farewell

The Farewell party was organized by 2010 batch for the 2009 batch on 13/09/14 evening at DuParc. The guest for the day was a reputable dental practitioner from Pondicherry Dr.Vishnu Prasad. He gave a very fruitful

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message on the topic ‘To build up a successful Dental Career’. The party was well inspected and guided by Dr. Ramesh, Dr. Saravanakumar, Vice principals and Dr. Neil Dominic, students advisor.

hall with their juniors carrying jasmine chain on either side of them followed by Dr. Deepak Kumar, Chief guest, Prof

Teacher’s Day Program The Students council of IGIDS organized the Teachers day program on 05.09.14 at 11am in the second floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. The program started with a welcome address by Anija. R, intern. It was then followed by felicitation of the award winners based on the voting which was conducted 3 days prior to the program. The awards were given in the following categories which includes; The

most creative faculty (Dr. David Livingstone); Inspirational faculty male (Dr. Rajkumar); Inspirational faculty female (Dr. Carounanidy Usha); the best smile (Dr. Bindu); The most humorous faculty (Dr. Suresh Kumar); The most stylish faculty male (Dr. Anoop Mathew); The most stylish faculty female (Dr. Vineela Reddy.)

The toppers of each batch from first year to final year and the anti-ragging team were rewarded with Rs1000

by Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Principal, IGIDS and Dr. Sathyanarayanan, Head, Dept of Conservative & Endodontics sponsored from their Online Dental learning. com training center. Few games were conducted for the faculties. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Neil Dominic.

The program came to an end with silent mourning for condolence of late Dr. Jayaraj.

Graduates reception Day – The Crescendo’14 & Alumni Program – The Confluence’14.

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 60

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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.

Confluence’14 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 and Dr. Arun Kuzhandaivelu, Vasan Dental Care on various aspects of Scope for dentistry. A campus interview was also arranged for the alumini. The event ended with alumini dinner.

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Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Faculty Highlights Publications

Kripa Angeline.A, Janifer Xavier Albertina.J, “Carcinoid Syndrome –Case Report”. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.

Aug.2014;7(2):16-19 Rekha.E, “TB-Meningitis–Case Report”. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Aug.2014;7(2):20-22

Academic Initiatives Scientific Presentation

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.

on 30.09.14 & 01.10.14 held at PIMS College of Nursing, Puducherry .

Scientific And Academic Forum

The Department of Psychiatric Nursing organized Scientific and Academic Forum on 27.09.14 focusing on the theme “Suicidal Prevention among Adolescents”. The final year B,Sc(N) students and the final year M.Sc (N) students deliberated on the Group Discussion held under the five subthemes – Warning Signs, Joint the Movement, Spread the Word, Support a Friend and Reach Out. This kindled the interest among the gathering regarding the theme. Mr. Mariappan, Manager – Market Analysis, Air India, Chennai and Dr. K .Kumar, Founder of Centre for Improving Relationship and Personal Effectiveness, Puducherry were the Guest speakers of the day. Mr. Mariappan, gave an enlightening talk on “Positive outlook of selfishness”. Dr. K .Kumar emphasized about “Strategies of Suicide Prevention”.

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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.

Participation in Scientific Event Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. professor, Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing ,Mrs.Sudha .K.S, Asst. Lecturer Dept Of Child Health Nursing ,Mrs.Rajalakshmi,Lecturer Dept Of Community Health Nursing participated in the National level conference on the theme “Healthy Aging”& “Nosocomial Infection-A menace for health care providers” 62

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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 following topics were presented on behalf of KGNC in SBV AHEAD on 30.8.14 which is as follows: Innovative Teaching Methods In Classroom, -Prof .

Renuka.K,Principal,Innovative Teaching Methods Clinical & Community Practice –Mrs. Kripa Angeline.A, Assoc Prof&Modified Evaluation Technique-Prof. Sumathy.P .The presentation highlighted on the new and best practices going on in KGNC in terms of Teaching ,and Evaluation.The innovative teaching methods implemented in classroom and community were elaborated.the modified eavaluation pattern in KGNC caught the attention of group.

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Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, was a resource person deputed by INC & Futures Group for Training for Nurses on HIV/AIDS under GFATM -7 at College of Nursing (Sub – Sub recipient), JIPMER, Puducherry between 21st to 23rd of SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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July 2014 & Christian Medical College, Vellore on 19th & 20th of September 2014.Mr. Vijayaraj R, Asst. professor, & Ms. Ruma Shanthini K, Asst. professor, were also deputed

by INC to undergo the training programme “Training of Trainers on Tuberculosis” which was organized by INC & Futures group at Christian Medical College, Vellore between 4th to 6th of September 2014.

Career Guidance Program- “Ambassador Training Programme” IQAC KGNC Unit organized an Ambassador Training Programme (10/9/14 to 12/9/14) for the final year B.Sc (N) (VIII batch) students which commenced on 10.09.2 014. with the objective of facilitating the students to access for career opportunities in India and abroad, to guide the students to understand the availability of various job opportunities for nursing,to empower the students with adequate knowledge and skill in different areas before stepping into clinical area.The training programme began with an inauguration at 9:30 am in I floor lecture hall, MGMC & RI with College Anthem followed by lighting of kuthuvilakku by the dignitaries Prof. K.R Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV; Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV, Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC, Prof. Sumathy.

P & student representative. Welcome address was delivered

by Asso Prof. Mrs. Kripa Angeline .A. Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC, delivered the presidential address in which she highlighted the purpose and meaning of Ambassador Training Programme. Mr. Subramanian, from final year B.sc (N), opened out his 4 year’s journey- An Experience in KGNC. He highlighted on the learning experiences provided by KGNC in terms of Theory, Practice and Research. He also expressed his gratitude to KGNC for providing all round development to the students. Mrs. Lavanya, Lecturer, presented post training B.Sc (N) programme evaluative report. The report revealed the positive feedback by most of the students. Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV felicitated the gatherings. He

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emphasized the nursing students to utilize the great opportunity given by our college. The chief guest address was given by Prof. K.R Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV. He congratulated the students for getting recruitment in Apollo through campus selection and motivated the students to go for placement in abroad. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Manopriya, Asst. Professor.The programme continued with the following session for three days.

Session 1 Mr. Mohamed Farook, Deputy Manager, INSCOL Academy, Chennai, delivered his speech on International Career Opportunities. He explained the students regarding the entrance examinations (CRP, CRNA) to be cleared to get Global placement.

Session 2 Mr. Vijayaraj, Asst. Professor, KGNC, gave a speech on Roles and Responsibilities of Ambulance Nurse. The students in groups visited our well-equipped ambulance elaborated by the speaker.

Session 3Mr.Sameer, Asso. Prof from Dept of Anesthesiology Presented a topic on Smart Skill Development In Critical Care Area.

Session 4 Mrs. Rama, student counselor, SBVgave an

inspiring speech on Creating an Impression in the Society.

Session 5 Mrs. Kripa Angeline. A, Asso. Professor from Department of MSN threw light on Career Opportunities in Gulf Countries. She highlighted the offers in Middle Eastern countries and how to register in government agencies for placement in overseas.

Session 6Mrs. Lavanya, Lecturer department of OBG delivered a speech on Nursing Career in India.. She mentioned about various e-examinations and websites which are available for government job. She also elaborated how to get registered in state nursing council and preparation of Curriculum Vitae.

Session 7 Mrs. Deepa, Nurse Educator, MGMC&RI who gave an energetic speech regarding Novice Nurse – Expectations of Nurse Leader. She highlighted the six key points which will improve the work place environment.

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Session 8 .Skype interactive session was scheduled at ground floor lecturer hall. Mr. Gokul Tharun, (II batch) KGNC alumni from Melbourne, Australia. Interacted with our faculty members and final year students. Students clarified their queries regarding job placement, higher studies, scope of fellowships, eligible entrance examination for placement in Australia, tele nursing and areas in which more opportunities are available. He clarified all our doubts and also gave many suggestions regarding the availability of higher studies in Australia.

Session 9Mrs. Sumathy. G .Beautician from Cuddalore gave a talk on how the student Nurses can always be fresh and present themselves in a neat manner. She demonstrated the different styles of appealing hair styles & grooming skills to give a pleasant appearance in work area.The programme concluded with the feedback obtained from the students. The analysis of the feedback revealed that the Ambassador Training Programme was very useful and informative..

Learning Literary Club KGNC on Virtuos Feast

Strong motivation , sensitive touch and guidance to the students through LCK has borne fruits. 18 students from B.Sc.,(N) participated in the Elocution &Essay Competition in both English and Tamil on the topic “Role of Women in Female Foeticide and Infanticide” organized by department of Family Welfare and Maternal & Child Health on 9/9/2014 . To our greatest pride Ms.D.E.Mary Catherine, B.Sc.,(N)Iyr) and Ms. Viveka B.Sc.,(N) ivyr bagged prizes among the whole lot of participants from puducherry.

Leadership Transitions Prof. Renuka,K Vice Principal has been promoted as Principal of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College with effect from 1/8/14.Dr. Renuka .K undergone UG and PG graduation from Saveetha College of Nursing, Chennai.

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She is specialized in medical and surgical nursing bagging the Gold Medal. She pursued her P.Hd at Vinayaga Mission University ,Salem focusing her research work on patients with HIV infection at Pondicherry AIDS control society. She is highly proficient with sound knowledge and administrative skills.We congratulate her for new role and register our best wishes for success in this venture.

Appointments Ms. Beniya Elizabeth Rani. R, is appointed as Lecturer in Department of Mental Health Nursing on 17/7/14 Ms. Mano Priya .V, is appointed as Asst. Professor in the Dept of Medical Surgical on 22/8/14. We accord a warm welcome to the newly joined faculty.

Special Appointments- Observer for Pondicherry University

Prof.Sumathy.P HOD, Dept of Child Health Nursing was appointed as an observer by The Tamilnadu Nurses and Midwives Council, Chennai for the state level workshop organised by Vinayaka Missions Nursing College Karaikal on 04.09.2014 and 05.09.2014.

Out Reach Programs “KGNC-Reaching The Corners of The State”

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”. Our III Year B.Sc(N) & P.B.B.Sc(N) Students participated. The students neatly represented the importance & advantages of breast feeding. The posters were displayed in front of the MRD. All posters were quite captivating and it sought the attention of the public.The posters were judged and the prizes were distributed to the winners of the poster competition. First prize – Ms. Justin Mary I yr P.B.B.SC (N), II prize Mr. Mahesh III yr B.Sc (N).

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World Alzheimer’s Day The Department of Psychiatric Nursing, along with B.Sc(N) IV Year and B.sc(N) 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. Dr. Abu Backer, Senior Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry, MGMC & RI unfolded the theme “Dementia – Can we reduce the risk?”By his eminent speech the public gained awareness regarding the symptoms, the ways to reduce the risk among the elderly and its treatment aspects. The B.Sc (N) IV year students enacted a Role Play on the theme, which was humorous, emotional and informative. Informative slogans were displayed by B.Sc(N) III Year students. About 40 elderly were screened for Dementia using Mini Mental Status Examination along with basic vital signs, height and weight assessment. And few elderlywere found to have mild symptoms of Dementia, hence they were referred to MGMC & RI for confirmation.

There was active interaction between the students and the public.

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Student and Alumni Highlights Student Welfare Committee Election -2014

Student Welfare Committee election was held on 24/09/2014 where in all the Kasturbians casted their votes to the candidates for the post of Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer in the ballot box. The vote counting was processed on the same day and the following candidates were elected.

Mr. S. Dhandapani, IV Year-B.Sc(N)- Vice President Miss. V. Sindhu, IV Year-B.Sc(N)- Secretary Mr. P. Nandhu, III Year-B.Sc(N)- Treasurer

Notable Students Accomplishments/ Event Co-curricular

The following activities were carried out by KGNC -NSS unit in this quarter which is as follows 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.

NSS volunteers of KGNC of participated in the “Legal Service Authority of India Programme” organized by NSS and Government of Puducherry on 13.09.14.

NSS volunteers in commemoration of “International Cleaning Day” cleaned the coastal area in Moorthikuppam Beach on 20.09.14, organized by ICG, Pudhucherry coastal zone management Authority, LAD & NSS. SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

“Pride through vocalization and text” To our greatest pride Ms.D.E.Mary Catherine, B.Sc.,(N) Iyr bagged the first prize in Elocution (English) and Ms. Viveka B.Sc.,(N) IVyr Bagged the first prize in Essay Competition (Tamil) on“Role of Women in Female Foeticide and Infanticide” organized by department of Family Welfare and Maternal & Child Health on 9/9/2014 . They received the cash award and certificate from Thiru.T.Thiagarajan ,honourable Electricity &School Education Minister of Puducherry atKamban Kalaiarangam

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Alumni meet -2014 KGNC Kasturbians and Research club meet was organized on 25.9.14. at 1st Floor lecture hall, MGMC&RI. Programme started with an invocation, followed by lighting of Kuthuvilakku by dignitaries of the dais. The 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. Felicitations were given by Prof. P. Sumathy, HOD, Dept. of Paediatrics, and Prof.

Annie Annal, HOD, Dept of OBGY. They motivated the fresh alumni members to actively participate in the alumni activities and to keep in touch with the parent institution through Skype interaction, immediate mail response etc. It was followed by presentation on “Right solution for transgender through research possibilities”

by Ms. K. Sheethal, SCOHD Society President, Cuddalore who was the special invitee of the day. She explained the transgenders issues like social, economical, health and legal issues faced in India. She motivated the Research club of KGNC take up small projects on the above issues.she was honoured by Ms Priyadarshini.Special message was given by Prof. K. Renuka, Patron/Principal, KGNC. She addressed the gathering stating the importance of the Alumni Association & insisted all the alumni members to participate in alumni meet, office bearers election and to

conduct conference/workshops by the kasturbians society.

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Dept of Child Health Nursing along with IQAC, conducted a workshop on Management of diarrhea on 17.07.2014 at KGNC first floor lecturer hall from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

The beneficiaries of program were III year B.Sc Nursing students.Acute diarrhea & its management presented by Prof. D.Gunasekaran, HOD, Dept of Paediatric, MGMC and RI.He delivered a lucid presentation on the Causes, Clinical Manifestations, Assessment of Dehydration & its Fluid Management in a very understandable manner. The students actively and enthusiastically participated and it was a very lively session.The 2nd session was well handled

by Prof P.Soundarajan, Dept of Pediatrics, on Chronic

and Persistent Diarrhea. This session also evolved a good response from the students as it was very informative and interesting.Following the two presentations, a skill session was arranged where 90 students were divided into 8 groups. This session was again moderated by Prof.

D.Gunasekaran and Prof. P.Soundarajan.Each group was given a case scenario and 5 minutes time was allotted for discussion. The representative from each group presented their views.The presenters were honored with a memento.

Prof. D. Gunasekaran was honored by Prof. Renuka. K, Vice-Principal, KGNC. Prof. P. Soundarajan was honored

by Prof. P. Sumathy , HOD, Dept of Child Health Nursing, KGNC. Programme came to an end with a vote of thanks given by Mrs. Geetha.C, Asso. Prof, KGNC. Post test was conducted and the student’s performance was good.

A feedback was also obtained and the students graded it as excellent.

2.CIDRF Activities - Orientation Programme The KGNC IQAC unit in association with KGNC Research Club, organized the Orientation Programme on CIDRF on 04-09-2014from 10.30 am to 01.00 pm at I Floor Lecture Hall, KGNC. Prof. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director (CIDRF), MGMC & RI deliberated on the topic regarding PERSPECTIVES & OPPORTUNITIES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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IN NURSING, in which he enumerated the Methods to conduct simple projects, Thrust Areas of Research, ICMR projects and opportunities available for publications etc.

During the Interaction Sessionhe clarified the queries regarding systemic reviews, research projects in nursing in collaboration with CIDRF and funds to conduct projects.

All Faculty Members of KGNC and M.Sc (N) II Year students participated in it.

highlights of KGNC. Introduction of Departments & Committees was presented by Prof. M. Annie Annal, HOD, Dept of OBG Nursing. Rules & Regulations of our college was propagated by Ms. Ruma, Asst Prof, Dept of Community Health Nursing. Following the inauguration, Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC gave an inspiring speech on, “How Positive Attitude helps an individual to succeed in their life”. Dr. Eshwaran, HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, MGMC&RI gave an eminent speech regarding the Positive attitudes and the coping strategies to overcome stress and time plan for the students for their

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daily schedule. Mrs. S.Prabavathy,Asso prof presented on the theme “Live as a Nurse”. Workshop on “Strategies to create positive attitude towards Nursing among Fresher’s” was conducted by Mrs. Rama, Student Counselor. She guided the students in self - introduction and motivated them to speak courageously in the crowd. On 22/08/14 along with the workshop a Video was played on the theme “Nurses’ Pride” – by Mr. Mufeeth Khan, Asst. Professor, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing. The overall feedback about the Orientation Programme obtained from the students was graded as excellent.

3.Orientation Programme - Strategies to Create Positive Attitude Towards Nursing Among

KGNC IQAC Unit in association with Department of Psychiatric Nursing organized - Orientation programme - Strategies to Create Positive Attitude towards Nursing among Fresher’s from 20-08-2014 to 23-08-2014. 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

The Inauguration and Orientation Programme of our XII Batch of B.Sc(N) Students, V Batch of P.B.B.Sc (N) and V Batch M.Sc (N) Students was conducted on 20/08/14.

The Dignitaries were Prof. RAJARAM PAGADALA, Chancellor, SBV; Prof. K. R. SETHURAMAN, ViceChancellor, SBV; Prof. A.R. SRINIVASAN, Registrar, SBV; Dr. S. MANONMANI, Deputy Registrar (Student Affairs), SBV and Mrs. AMIR ALIKHAN ASMATH, Nursing Superintendent, MGMC&RI. They addressed the gathering through their eminent talk. Prof.Krishnan, Dean Academics MGMC&RI; Dr. NirmalCoumare, Medical Superintendent, MGMC&RI; Dr. Ravichandran, Deputy Director of Hospital Services, MGMC&RI were the Special Invitees. Prof. Renuka. K, Principal, KGNC delivered the Presidential Address which was the eye opener for the Freshers. An enthusiastic speech on “Nursing Profession - Pride of Every Student” was delivered by Mrs. Kripa Angeline, Asso Prof, Dept of MSN emphasizing the value of Nursing. Mrs. S.Prabavathy, HOD, Dept of Mental Health Nursing, deliberated on “KGNC – A Glimpse.” which threw more light on the SBV u CIDRF u MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

Proposed Event KGNC proposed to organize a State Level Conference on “Best Practices In Nursing TriadEducation , Practice And Research” on 28.11.14.

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