LIST OF SBV FACULTY PARTICIAPTION IN ACADEMIC EVENTS 2016-17
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RI
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
1. Dr.SmritaSwamy, HOD, Dept, of Radiology chaired the session of Dr. K Nagarajan, HOD
Radiology, for his talk on “MSK Interventions” at JIPMER on the occasion of State conference of IRIA March 2016.
2. Dr.SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, OBGY, was a resource person and spoke on “Normal Pelvic Anatomy” at the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI -2016) in MGMCRI in
Feb 2016.
3. Dr. Arunava Kali, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, joined Microbiology Insight Journal,
Lawarence Press, New Delhi, as Assistant Editor.
4. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, reviewed a manuscript titled
“Seasonal dependence & BDNF genotype influences depression outcome & BDNF serum level in
atopic dermatitis & psoriasis patients” for the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, in March 2016.
5. Dr. SunitaSamal, Prof, OBGY, was a resource person and spoke on “Peri operative evaluation of
endoscopic surgery” and “Gynaecological endoscopic instruments” at the Association of Minimal Access S urgeons of India (AMASI -2016) in MGMCRI in Feb 2016.
6. Dr. JeetendraBehera, Senior Resident, OBGY, gave a guest lecture on “Contraception and
prevention of unsafe abortion” at KGNC, in February 2016.
7. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, gave a guest lecture at the
National Conference on Chronobiology and Health at MGMC & RI, on 19th March, 2016.
8. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit Department of Anatomy, participated as
a resource person in a panel discussion on “Stress management in day-to-day life”, organized by IMA, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, on 13.03.2016.
9. Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated as a resource person
in a panel discussion on stress management in day-to-day life, organized by IMA, Cuddalore, Tamil
Nadu, on 13-03-2016.
10. Dr. S. Mishra, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, attended as invited faculty the 15th Annual
conference of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Association of Plastic Surgeons (TANPAPS – 2016) at
CMC Vellore, TN on 22 & 23 Jan 2016 and delivered a guest lecture on Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR).
11. Dr. S. Mishra, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, attended as invited faculty the 24th
Annual Conference of National Academy of Burns (NABICON 2016) at Puri, Orissa held on
19-21 Feb 2016 and delivered a guest talk on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
12. Dr. S. Mishra, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, attended as invited National faculty the
Endo Surg-2016, 10th AIIMS Surgical week at AIIMS New Delhi on 6th March 2016 and
delivered a lecture on “Management of lymphoedema of the limb: Approach in a resource poor
area”.
13. Prof. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invested as Chairman
to moderate the IEC meeting held at Indira Gandhi Medical College &Research Institute,
Pondicherry, for selecting suitable research projects submitted by the faculty members on
18.03.2016.
14. Prof. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, delivered an invited talk on
“Funding Resources for Research Projects”, during the Scientific and Academic Forum meeting, organized by IGIDS on 23.03.2016.
15. Prof. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, was the chief guest and
inaugurated the National Workshop on “Curriculum designing in Microbiology”, at St.Joseph’s College of Arts and Sciences, Cuddalore and also released the Symposium Souvenir on 18.02.2016.
16. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a talk on alcohol use
& road safety, at the RTO (Regional Transport Office), Pondicherry, on 18-01-2016.
17. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit Department of Anatomy, was one of the
Resource Committee members for the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health,
organized by the Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry, between 18.03.2016 and
19.03.2016. She was also was the editor for the proceedings of the National conference on
“Chronobiology and health”
18. Dr. S. Krishnan, Department of DVL, was invited as a guest speaker at the National Conference
Dermacon held from 21-24th January 2016 at Coimbatore and delivered a talk on “Tacking difficult
cases of psoriasis”.
19. Dr. K.A, Narayan, Professor, Department of Community Medicine is a faculty for the workshop
series on Research Methods and Statistics for faculty of MGMCRI. The series is organized on a
“hands – on” training principle over 16 sessions covering Study designs, Study Instruments, Data
collection, analysis and statistical interpretation, Critical Appraisal of Papers, Research Ethics and
Preparation of Project Proposals. The course commenced in February and will conclude in June
2016. Twelve participants would be completing the course successfully.
20. Dr. K.A. Narayan, Professor, Department of Community Medicine was a resource person for the
pedagogy training programmes for the following groups namely Dental Faculty from
KarpagaVinayagar Dental Institute from 21 to 22 January 2016, Pedagogy training for second year
postgraduates of MGMCRI on March 22 and Pedagogy training for Faulty of MGMCRI. He was
invited by the Nursing Education Unit on 26th Feb 2016for a talk on ‘Choice Based Credit System
for nursing.’
21. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a faculty
to conduct workshop on Regional Anaesthesia PACCS-2016 at Centaury Super Speciality Hospital
Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad on 12th and 13th March 2016.
22. Prof.MohamedHanifah, Department of Medicine gave a guest lecture on ‘Diabetes’, on WHO day celebrated by the department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI.
23. Prof.K.Jayasingh, Prof.MohamedHanifah and Prof.T.K.Dutta were the faculty members in the PG
Clinical update programme held at PIMS ,Puducherry on 24/03/2016
24. Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, was elected President of Pondicherry Chest Society and
Prof.R.Pajanivel, Department of Pulmonary Medicine was elected as Treasurer.
Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine chaired a talk on ‘Management of MDR’ given by Pondicherry State TB Officer Dr.S.Govindarajan.
25. Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, attended “Pulmo PG Updates 2016” organized by Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, on February 5 and 6 and chaired a session on ‘Newer Management strategies in COPD’ and ‘Recent Advances in IPF’.
26. Prof.R.Pajanivel, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended ‘Ramachandra Rapid Respiratory Review’ held in Chennai on February 12 and 13 and delivered a talk on ‘Sleep diagnostic devices –
Updates and Controversies’.
27. Prof.R.Pajanivel, Department of Pulmonary Medicine delivered a Guest Lecture on ‘Pre-operative
Pulmonary evaluation’ in a CME conducted in NLC GH, Neyveli, on February 26.
28. Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD and Prof.R.Pajanivel, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended
‘National Conference on Chronobiology and Health’ organized by the Department of Physiology, MGMCRI on 18 & 19 March 2016. Prof.R.Pajanivel was a Resource person in the panel discussion
on 19 March on “Chronobiology and Airway diseases”.
29. Prof.K.Jayasingh chaired a session in the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health,
conducted by the department of Physiology at MGMCRI, on 18 th& 19 th of March 2016
30. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, chaired a session titled
“Chronobiology of mood disorders”, at the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health, organized by the Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry, on 18-03-2016.
31. Prof. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, chaired the meeting of the
Institute Ethics Committee of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute,
Puducherry on 29.01.2016.
32. Dr. Srirangaraj S,Professor, Department of Microbiology, chaired a session titled, “Glimpses of research work carried out at CMTER” at the 3rd International Conference on “Best Practised Models and Research in Music Therapy: Global Perspectives” organized by CMTER, MGMC& RI, Pondicherry on 16 02 2016.
33. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, OBGY chaired a session on ‘Anemia’ at the 59th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AICOG 2016 held in Agra, from 13th – 17th January
2016.
34. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, chaired the Panel
Discussion on ‘Chronotherapeutics’ in the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health at MGMC & RI, on March 19th, 2016.
35. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of ENT, was chairperson for session on “Nasal cycle and its Therapeutic Applications – A Yogic Perspective” at the “National Conference on Chronobiology and Health” held on 18th March 2016 at MGMCRI
36. Dr Dhananjay Kotasthane, HOD, Department of Pathology chaired a session on ‘Automation in Urine cytology’ at the CME on Nephropathology held on 05.03.2016 held at PIMS, Puducherry.
37. Dr. SunitaSamal, Prof, OBGY, presented a paper on “Ovarian cyst torsion in pregnancy – a review
of 5 cases” at the 59th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AICOG 2016 held in Agra, from 13th – 17th January 2016 .
38. Dr. Chandana, AsstProf, OBGY, spoke on “Cord Prolapse”, in the Obstetric Medicine Update in JIPMER.
39. Dr. RupalSamal,AsstProf, OBGY, presented a paper on “Trends and Indications of Caesarean Section in a Tertiary care Hospital in Southern India” in 59th All India Congress of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, AICOG, Agra.
40. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit Department of Anatomy, presented a
poster titled, “Chromosomal abnormalities in congenital anomalous foetuses& babies - a possible
outcome of chemicals exposures associated with environmental pollution” in the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health at MGMC & RI, on March 18th and 19th, 2016.
41. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit Department of Anatomy, presented a
poster titled, “Music Therapy and Downs Syndrome” at the 3rd International Conference on Music Therapy, organized by Center for Music Therapy Education & Research (CMTER), Sri
BalajiVidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, on 16-02-2016.
42. Dr. Kalaivani R,Assistant Professor, Microbiology, presented a poster titled ‘Incidence of SHV and
CTX-M extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Gram negative bacterial isolates from
antenatal mother with asymptomatic bacteriuria” at the 17th International Congress on Infectious
Diseases (ICID) organized byInternational Society for Infectious Diseases on 03.03.2016 at
Hyderabad.
43. Dr. Namrata K Bhosale, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, presented a poster titled, “Utility of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba and Microsporidial Keratitis”at the 17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) organized by International Society for
Infectious Diseases on 05.03.2016 at Hyderabad.
44. Dr. Shanmugasamy.K, Asst Prof, Department of Pathology presented poster on “A rare case report of proximal epithelioid sarcoma at unusal site- A diagnostic dilemma” at the CME on Nephropathology held on 05.03.2016 held at PIMS, Puducherry.
45. Dr. Anandraj Vaithy, Asst Prof, Department of Pathology presented paper on “Renal tuberculosis in
chronic kidney disease- a study of 20 cases” at the CME on Nephropathology held on 05.03.2016 held at PIMS, Puducherry.
46. Dr. RupalSamal,AsstProf, OBGY, has undergone ‘Orientation and Basic Hands on Training on Operative Hysteroscopy” on 24th January 2016, at Worlds Laproscopy Hospital, Guragon Haryana.
47. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, served as one of the judges for the poster
presentations at the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health, organized by the
Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry, on 18-03-2016.
48. Prof. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, was a Moderator for a
debate on “Multilanguages – Beneficial or a problem to the family” by the KGNC students on 19.02.2016. She was also was the judge at the “Extempore Competition – Crescita 16” held for the B.Sc., Nursing Students on 04.03.2016 at KGNC, Pondicherry.
49. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Department of Anatomy, the judge for
the “Elocution Competition”, held for the SBV Students on the occasion of
the Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birth Anniversary on 27.01.2016 held at MGMCRI , Pondicherry.
50. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Department of Anatomy, was a judge
for Just a Minute Competition” during the programme on ‘ Shaping Young Orators – Reflection on
Communication Building” held for the B.Sc., Nursing Students on 08.01.2016 at KGNC, Pondicherry.
51. Dr.RupalSamal, AsstProf, OBGY, has successfully completed “da Vinci Surgical System Training Module [Robotic Surgery], on 26 th January 2016 at WLH, Gurgaon, Haryana.
52. Dr. Kingshuk Lahon, Dr.Padmavathi.S, Dr.SudarCodi.R, Dr. Johan Pandian, Dr.Mirunalini.R, Dr.
Uma Narayanamurthy, faculty members, Department of Pharmacology, conducted
Pharmacovigilance awareness among the interns in Interns Orientation Programme in I Block in
January 2016.
53. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, became core member of Partners Medical International -
PMI at MGMCRI
54. Dr. K.S.Seetha, Prof & Head, Department of Microbiology, MGMC & RI, was selected as the co-
ordinator for Puducherry Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Program.
55. Dr. J. Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology, MGMC&RI and Dr.
Kalaivani R, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, MGMC&RI, were appointed as committee
members for Puducherry Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Program.
56. Dr. RupalSamal, Asst Prof,OBGY, was awarded as Young Faculty Award by 4th Academic
Brilliance Awards -16 at Noida in February 2016. She wasawarded with Fellowship In Minimal
Access Surgery[FMAS] and Diploma In Minimal Access Surgery[DMAS], by World Association
Laproscopyhospital,in January 2016, Gurgaon, Haryana. She also became a life member of “World Association OfLaproscopic Surgeons” (WALS).She successfully passed CIMP exam and was
certified as Credential Indian Menopause Practitioner at 21th IMSCON February 2016 held at
Nagpur.
57. Dr. Lopamudra, Dr. Jasmina Begum, Assoc Prof, Dr. Sunil Samal, Dr.SetuRathod,
Dr.Ramanapriya, Asst Prof,
Dr. MeenuPriyadarshini, Senior Resident, OBGY, became Fellow of Association of Minimal
Access Surgeons of India.
58. Dr. Mugunthan N, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anatomy, successfully presented and defended his
thesis titled, “Effects of chronic exposure of ultrahigh frequency radiation emitted from 2G & 3G cell phone on brain, liver, kidney, gonads of mice – A histological, biochemical and SDS page
technique” under the guidance of Prof.J. Anbalagan at the public viva held on 27.01.2016and was declared eligible for the degree of PhD Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine, SBV University. The
Board of Examiners consisted of Prof. Dr. Indira Ingole, Professor of Anatomy & OSD, Dr. P.D.M.
Medical College (External Expert), Dr. S.S. Rajasekar (MGMCRI) and Dr. J. Anbalagan
(MGMCRI).
59. Prof. SS. Rajasekar, HOD, Dept. of Anatomy, successfully presented and defended his thesis
titled, “Karyotype phenotype relationship study in fetuses with common trisomy aberrations of mothers reporting from Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu” at the public viva held on 08.02.2016 and was declared eligible for the degree of PhD in Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine, Annamalai
University, Annamalai Nagar.
60. Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Dept. of Urology, chaired and judged for “Brij Kishore Patna Prize paper” at the Annual Conference of Urological Society of India- USICON 2016 held at Hyderabad
between 7.01.16 and 10.01.16.
61. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor,Department of Microbiology, participated as a resource
Faculty for the MGMCRI Workshop on “Research Methodology and Bio.Statistics”, organized from 04.02.2016 to 01.06.2016.
62. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology participated as a resource person in the
“Research Methodology and Bio-statistics” workshop conducted in MGMCRI during the period from 04.02.2016 to 01.06.2016, and gave a talk on “Institutional Animal Ethics Committee” on 20.05.16.
63. Dr.N.Swathi, Assoc. Prof, Department of Ophthalmology was invited as external examiner to
Villupuram Medical College on 2.03.16 and 3.03.16.
64. Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, Assoc. Prof, Department of Ophthalmology was invited as external examiner
to Villupuram Medical College between 4.03.16 and 5.03.16.
65. Dr.K.Srikanth, Prof. & HOD, Department of Ophthalmology was invited as external examiner at
Chettinad Medical College from 18.01.16 to 20.01.16 and Chennai Medical College from 7.03.16 to
9.03.16.
66. Prof. AnanthakrishnanN, Dean, (R &AHS) and Professor, General Surgery, was the resource
person, at the SSSMCRI, Chennai on 05.04.2016 at the workshop, “Portfolios in postgraduate education and spoke on the topic, “Competency based Postgraduate Education’.
67. Dr.SeeteshGhose, Professor and Head, Department of OBG, chaired a session on ‘Epilepsy in pregnancy’ in Obstetric medicine update conference in JIPMER on 10.04.16.
68. Dr.Syed Habebullah, Professor, Department of OBG, chaired a session on ‘Audit, Chronic kidney disease, heart disease, rheumatology and neonatology’ in Obstetric medicine update conference in JIPMER on10.04.16.
69. Dr. K. A. Narayan, Professor, Community Medicine, was the resource person for Workshop on
Pedagogy training for PGs at MGMC&RI on “Large Group Teaching” on 11.04.2016. He attended
the Faculty Development Program under the PMI–SBV Initiative held from 26.04.2016 to
29.04.2016 at MGMCRI. He also attended an Orientation program “Entrustable Professional Activity for postgraduates” in April 2016 and was the resource person on Workshop for first year
faculty on “Integrated Teaching: Sharing a Platform” held on 08.06.2016 at MGMC&RI. He coordinated and was the resource person for PG Orientation for First Year PGs and spoke on “Roles and responsibilities of Post Graduates in Teaching” held on 09.06 2016 at MGMC&RI. He was the Judge for Poster Competition as part of International Yoga day celebrations organized by CYTER
on 21.06.2016 at MGMC&RI.
70. Prof. Ananthakrishnan N. Dean, (R &AHS) and Professor, General Surgery was invited as a
resource person for the “CME on Bioethics” held at IGMC& RI, Pondicherry on 12.04.2016 and spoke on the topic, “Review of Study Protocols by Ethics Committee.”
71. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology delivered a guest talk t itled,
“Sources of Funding for Medical Research” in the CME on “Ethics in Medical Research” at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute on 12.04.2016.
72. Dr. A.N.Uma. Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept. was invited as a
Special Invitee for the Syllabus / curriculum approval of the course, “PG Diploma in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine on 12.04.2016, conducted by Prof.C.Adhityan,
Director, CIDRF.
73. Dr. S.Krishnan, Prof. & HOD, Department of DVL went as external examiner on 16.04.16 to SRM
Medical College, Kattankulathur, Chennai and also went as the external examiner on 27.06.16 &
28.06.16 to Narayana Medical College, Nellore.
74. Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine chaired the session, “Medical Thoracoscopy” by Dr.Yuvarajan, Pulmonologist at SMVMC, in the Pondicherry Chest Society meet on 17.04.2016.
75. Prof.K.SurendraMenon, Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine chaired the session: “Medical Thoracoscopy” by Dr.Yuvarajan, Pulmonologist at SMVMC, in Pondicherry Chest Society meet on
17.4.2016.
76. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology was invited to deliver a guest
lecture on “Arboviral infections in India and south east Asia” at A.C.S. Medical College and Research Institute, Dr.MGR Educational and Research University, Chennai on 20.04.2016.
77. Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI, gave a talk on Introduction and keynote seminar on “Current Concepts about emergence from anesthesia” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI on 22.04.2016.
78. Dr.S.S.Rajasekar, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, had the privilege of being part of
the PSG - FAIMER decennial celebrations which had International FAIMER Faculty contributing
their expertise to provide international flavor to the learning experiences during the 2016 onsite
sessions which included several Capacity building workshops and he participated in workshop on
“Managing Stakeholders for successful projects” by Ralf R Graves (Director, FAIMER, USA) & Suvetha K (PSG IMSR).
79. Dr. Indubala Maurya, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, gave a talk on
“Pharmacology of Desflurane” at (SEP) special seminar on “Current Concepts about emergence from anesthesia” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI on 22.04.2016.
80. Dr. Sameer M Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, gave a talk on
“Awake versus recovered – Understanding the difference during anesthetic emergence” at (SEP) special seminar on “Current Concepts about emergence from anesthesia” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI on 22.04.2016.
81. Dr. Karthik, Asst.Professor. Department of General Medicine was a guest speaker in a Pondicherry
level CME on “Management of T2DM in India – A patient centric approach” held on 26.04.2016 at
Hotel Accord, Puducherry organized by ZydusCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
82. Dr G. Chandana, Assistant Professor, Department of OBG, gave a talk on ‘Cord Prolapse’in Obstetric Emergencies conference in JIPMER in April.
83. Dr.R.Srinivasa Raghavan, Department of Paediatrics gave a Guest talk as a CME in Sri
Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre about the Autism Spectrum
disorder- Pediatrician’s role in early identification and diagnosis on 26.04.16.
84. Dr. A.N.Uma. Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept. was invited be be the
Chief guest at the KIDZEE school, Cuddalore , ‘Convocation for Primary Students’ on April 2016.
85. Dr.A.N.Uma, Assistant Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, and Dr.S.Jayanthi,
Department of Anatomy was a panelist in the multidisciplinary symposium on “Holistic Approach of Demyelination Disorders” held at KGNC, SBV University on 05.05.16.
86. Mr. Vasanthan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology was a panelist in the
multidisciplinary symposium on “Holistic Approach of Demyelination Disorders” held at KGNC, SBV University on 05.05.16.
87. Dr. Pravin Charles M.V, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, delivered a guest talk
titled, “Zika virus-an update” organized by Student Nursing Association, KGNC, Pondicherry on
07.05.2016.
88. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, gave a talk on “Self-Expressed
Parturient Problems after Emergency Cesarean Delivery under Subarachnoid Block-Need to
Introspect and find solution” at 4th International Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ICGO-
2016) between 28.05.16 and 30.05.16 in Barcelona, Spain.
89. Dr.J.Shanmugam as the Chairman of the IEC at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research
Institute, Govt.of Puducherry, chaired the IEC meeting held on May, 2016.
90. Prof. A. R. Srinivasan, Professor and Registrar, Department of Biochemistry delivered a guest
lecture titled “Serum Magnesium levels as a measure of glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus” in Continuing Medical Education program organized by the Department of Biochemistry,
Christian Medical College, Vellore on 01.06.16.
91. Dr. S.Krishnan, Prof. & HOD, Department of DVL participated as a member of organizing
committee and chaired a session in IPR Awareness Workshop focusing on “Patents and
Copyrights” held on 3.06.16, SBV, Puducherry.
92. Prof. S. Srinivasan, Department of Paediatrics chaired a session in IPR Awareness workshop
focusing on “Patents and Copyrights” held at MGMCRI on the topic, TIFAC-Technology
Information Forecasting and Assessment Council on 03.6.16.
93. Dr. Kusha Nag, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and CCU delivered a lecture
on “Interpretation of CXR, CT brain, X-ray, and foreign body esophagus” on ISA PG Meet conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology and CCU, MGMCRI associated with ISA Puducherry
Branch at Hotel Athithi on 04.06.16.
94. Dr. Charulatha, Assistant professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and CCU delivered a lecture on
“Interpretation of CXR, CT brain and foreign body esophagus” on ISA PG Meet conducted by
Department of Anaesthesiology and CCU, MGMCRI associated with ISA Puducherry Branch at
Hotel Athithi on 04.06.16.
95. Dr. Karthik, Asst. Professor, Department of General Medicine was a guest speaker at the
Pondicherry level CME on “Metabolic Syndrome” on 11.06.2016 held at Hotel Sunway Manor, Puducherry organized by Sanofi Pharmaceuticals.
96. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and Head, was the moderator for the Video session on Microlaryngeal
flap surgery by Dr. NupurKapooron 11.06.2016 at ENT meet, Cuddalore.
97. Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, delivered an awareness talk at an
alcohol awareness program at the SP office, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with Dr.
Surendar, Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, on 11.06.2016.
98. Prof. S. Srinivasan, Department of Paediatrics as a National Trainer participated as a resource
person in ‘4 in 1Training IYCF’held at Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad and conducted a Specialist course titled, ‘Infant and young Child feeding Counseling (IYCF)’, from 20.6.16 to 26.6.16. He also delivered a talk about Rational use of Antibiotics in Paediatric Practice at St.
Joseph’s Hospital Cluny on 12.6.16
99. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology participated as a resource person in the
CME – “Diabetes Mellitus – Future Perspectives” conducted by the Department of Pharmacology,
Chengalpattu Medical College, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University on 14.06.16, and gave a talk on
“Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus”.
100. Dr. G. Niranjan, Associate Professor, Dr. KulkarniSweta, Dr. Arul VijayaVani, Assistant
Professors, Department of Biochemistry, attended National symposium on An update on
antimicrobial agents and their uses organized by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research
Institute, Puducherry on 15.06.16.
101. Prof. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Department of General Medicine was a guest speaker at
the National conference on “Update on Antimicrobial agents” conducted by IMSA on 15.06.2016 at MGMCRI.
102. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology delivered a guest talk
titled, “Advances in antimicrobial testing methods” in the National Symposium on “An Update on Antimicrobial Agents and their uses” at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute on 15.06.2016.
103. Dr. Bakshi, Assistant Professor was the Joint Secretary for the “An Update on Antimicrobials” CME held on 15.06.2016 at MGMCRI Puducherry.
104. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, conducted
workshop on “Peripheral Nerve Block” (USG+PNS), at Ganga Anaesthesia Refresher Course
GARC-2016, Ganga Hospital & Medical Center, Coimbatore from 16.06.16 to 19.06.16.
105. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated as Special
invitee to attend Leadership Summit held as a part of “Ganga Anaesthesia Refresher Course GARC-
2016” at Ganga Hospital & Medical Center, Coimbatore from 16.06.16 to 19.06.16
106. Dr. A.N.Uma. Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept. has been
recognized as Guide for Ph.D/ M.Phil program at SBV University on 17.6.16.
107. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, served as external examiner
for postgraduate Psychiatry (MD/DPM) examinations conducted at the following institutions viz: on
18.06.2016 & 19.06.2016 at Mamata Medical College, Khammam (NTRUHS), Telangana, on
20.06.2016 at Guntur Government Medical College (NTRUHS), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and on
21.06.2016 on Bharath Medical College, Hyderabad (NTRUHS).
108. Dr. Madanmohan, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology delivered a talk on
“Therapeutic Potential of Yoga and L-D on Introduction to Yogic Postures” at International Yoga Day celebrations at AVMCH, Vinayaka Mission University, Puducherry on 20.06.16.
109. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology delivered a guest talk
titled, “Flying Viruses- Emerging Bat borne infections” in the CME on “Emerging Infections – An
Update” at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital on 24.06.2016.
110. Prof. K. SurendraMenon chaired a session on ‘Diagnosis and Treatment on Sleep Disordered Breathing’. Prof. R.Pajanivel, chaired the session. “Sleep Disordered Breathing – Pathophysiology,
Comorbidities and Complications” held at Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on
25.6.2016.
111. Prof. S. Srinivasan, Department of Paediatrics delivered, ‘Dr. Nirmala Kesaree Oration Lecture on ‘Paediatircs care beyond clinic’ at the CME on ‘Rationale Antibiotic Practice’ at Bapuji Child Health Institute & Research Centre, Davangere on 25.06.16.
112. Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, presented the
topic of “Difficult case on Lung Abscess” as a Webinar on “Dilemmas in Antimicrobial Management of Critical ill patients”, conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology and CCU joined
together with Sanofi India Pvt. Ltd on 28.06.2016 at Library Seminar Hall, Library Block,
MGMCRI.
113. Prof. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry delivered guest take
titled “Pre-Analytical & Analytical Variable of Renal Markers” in CME on Clinical update on renal markers organized by Dept. of Biochemistry at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and
Hospital, Puducherry on 30.06.16.
114. Dr. Arul Vijaya Vani, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, attended
National seminar and CME on Introducing yoga in health professions education conducted by
Dept. of Physiology, MGMC & RI and Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Puducherry, 21 June 2016 at
MGMC &RI and attended CME on Clinical update on renal markers organized by Dept. of
Biochemistry at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry on 30.06.16.
115. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, served as examiner for valuation of
the following extramural postgraduate dissertation: “Depression in SLE: Its relationship to neuropsychological deficits & presence of antibodies associated with CNS lupus”. JIPMER, Pondicherry in June 2016.
116. Dr Syed Habebullah, Professor, Department of OBG, took part in the panel discussion on
‘Adnexal mass in extremes of age’ in a national CME at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
117. Dr. A.N.Uma. Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept. has been
elected as the Secretary of the Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) of MGMCRI for the year
2016-17.
118. Dr.R.Sobana, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, was elected joint secretary of
Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) of MGMCRI.
119. Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was elected as an
executive member of Scientific& Academic Forum, MGMCRI.
120. Dr. A.N.Uma. Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept., was the
committee member and coordinated the fine arts and Literary & debate clubs during the SPECTRA
2016.
121. Dr.Jeneth, Dr.Suchitra and Dr.Richa were inducted as task force members in the curricular
reforms for academic year 2016-17.
122. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology received “HALL OF
FAME” awards at Ganga Anaesthesia Refresher Course GARC-2016, Ganga Hospital & Medical
Center, Coimbatore from 16.06.16 to 19.06.16.
123. Best Demonstration Prizes were bagged by B Anitha, Dr.Kusha Nag, Lavanya S, Dr
.Narayan K A,Dr.Priyadharshini V, Pushpa Narayan, Rajeswari S, RupamJha, Sangeetha M A,
Dr.Santha Devi A, Shyamala B Adkoli, Dr.Sobana R, Sudha K S, Dr.SunayanaChoudhury and
Dr.VaishaliKotasthane in Yogasana Demonstration Event held on 20.06.16 and 21.06.16 as part of
International Day of Yoga celebrations 2016 at MGMCRI, SBV Pondicherry.
124. Dr. Rajkumar Patil, Professor, Community Medicine received Fellowship of International
Medical Science Academy (FIMSA) on 01. 05. 2016.
125. Mr Vasanthan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology presented paper titled “A comparative study of the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayams on HRV and perceived
stress” in the International Conference on Environment and Occupational Health on 10. 09. 16 & 11. 09. 16, held at Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai. His paper was awarded 2nd
best paper in the oral paper presentation category.
126. Dr. Arun Kumar R, Asst. Prof, and Dr. M. Santosh, Senor Resident, Department of General
Medicine has been Awarded MNAMS – Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences
(India) on 23. 09. 2016.
127. Dr. Jaya, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology received second prize on
Podium presentation of her research paper on “Prospective, Randomized evaluation of single point subfascial injection of local anesthetic during ultrasound guided supraclavicular Vs costoclavicular
brachial plexus block” on 6th National Conference of Academy of Regional Anaesthesia of India
(AORA India – 2016) held at Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Hyderabad from 23. 09. 16 to
25. 09. 16.
128. Oration by Prof. S. Srinivasan, Dept. of Pediatrics delivered and was awarded the D. G
Benakappa Endowment Oration medallion at the South zone Pedicon held in Shivamogga from 14.
10. 16 to 16. 10. 16
129. Dr. Sameera M. Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology attended
the “Interns Orientation Program 2016 as a Resource Person, held at MGMCRI, Puducherry on 01.
07. 2016.
130. Dr. Sendhil Coumary A, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology gave a talk on
‘Pathophysiology of endometriosis’ in National Endometcon 2016 in Trichy between 08. 07. 16 and 10. 07. 16.
131. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD was Guest Faculty at “58th Temporal Bone
Dissection Workshop” held from 16. 07. 16 to 17. 07. 16 at MERF, Chennai.
132. Department of Pulmonary Medicine along with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals conducted a
programme on Adherence in Inhaler therapy in Adithi hotel, Pondicherry on 31. 7. 16.
Prof. R. Pajanivel gave a talk on ‘Adherence in Airway Diseases’ while Dr. Vimal Raj. R, Assistant Professor, gave a talk on ‘Pseudoadherence and Tail off Phenomenon’.
133. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean, Research & AHS and Professor of General Surgery gave a
Keynote address on Medical Professionalism at the Southzone Medical Students Conference,
Pondicherry, July, 2016.
134. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, invited to attend
Specification Vetting Committee Meeting at JIPMER on 04. 08. 16.
135. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry conducted a module on “Writing review of literature and references” at the Dissertation workshop for final year PG students at MGMCRI on 09. 08. 16.
136. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry conducted a module on
“Converting the dissertation into a journal article” at Dissertation workshop for final year PG students at MGMCRI on 12. 08. 16.
137. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean, Research & AHS and Professor of General Surgery
delivered a lecture on, ‘Competency based postgraduate medical education’ at the National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education at MGMCRI held from
18. 08. 2016 to 20. 08. 2016. In the same event he also conducted the workshop titled, ‘Approach to students with poor academic performance’.
138. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology was the Resource Faculty for
National Conference on “Changing Trends in Health Professions Education”NCHPE 2016 conducted by the Dept of Medical Education MGMCRI, SBV from 19. 08. 16 to 20. 08. 16.
139. Dr. Kusha Nag, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, delivered a lecture on
“Anesthetists non-technical skills & Evaluation system (ANTS)”in the 32nd ISACON South and
32nd ISA Karnataka State Conference (ISACON-2016) on 20. 08. 16 at Belagavi, Karnataka.
140. Dr. Rani, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a speaker for
a CME Program at Govt. Head Quarters Hospital, Cuddalore on 24. 08. 16.
141. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited for
Anaesthesia Machine Product evaluation (Anaesthesia Ventilator, EV 600A,
25. 08. 16-25. 09. 16) for AVASARALA (P) Ltd as a part of Consultancy Services
142. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD was Operating Faculty of “Live Otology Workshop SZERCON 16” on 26. 08. 16 at South Zone ENT Hospital, Villupuram.
143. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD of ENT gave a Guest talk on “Management Of Allergic Rhinitis” held on 28. 08. 16 at Neyveli, IMA .
144. Dr. A. N. Uma, Asst. Professor in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy delivered a
Motivational talk on, “ Building Self Confidence” during the I year B. Sc (Nursing) Orientation Programme on 06. 09. 16 at the Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Puducherry.
145. Prof. R. Pajanivel, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a talk on “Newer anticoagulants” in CRSCON III 2016, held in Coimbatore on 7. 8. 2016. He also gave a talk on
Pulmonary Function test, in “Introductory topics in Pulmonary Medicine -UDAYAM 2016”, held in Tambaram between 10. 09. 16 & 11. 9. 2016.
146. Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Department of General Medicine gave a Guest talk on
‘Patient safety’ organized by IGIDS, Puducherry.
147. Dr. Ashwinth Jothy P, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a talk on
Placement & entrepreneurship guidance programme - Personality development at KGNC, SBVU on
14. 09. 16
148. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of
Psychiatry conducted a module on “Literature search and reference management” at Dissertation workshop for first year PG students at MGMCRI on 19. 09. 16.
149. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, invited as a faculty to
take part of 6th National Conference of Academy of Regional Anaesthesia of India (AORA India –
2016) held at Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Hyderabad from 23. 09. 16 to 25. 09. 16.
150. Dr. Sunayana C, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of Psychiatry,
delivered Communication skills module for IGIDS PG students at IGIDS on 29. 09. 16.
151. Dr. S. Joseph Philipraj, Professor was the panelist at the Symposium, ‘Carcinoma Penis-
Premalignant Lesion’ at the Board of Education, Urological Society of India on 08. 07. 16 at the 27th SZUSICON. He also chaired a session and judged K Krishnaswamy prize paper session at
TAPASUCON 2016 held at Yercaud between 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
152. Prof. T. Tirou Aroul, Dr. K. V. Rajan, Department of General Surgery, chaired sessions in
the GI Update, GLOBAL Hospital in Chennai between 30. 07. 16 and 31. 07. 16.
153. Department of Pulmonary Medicine along with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals conducted a
programme on Adherence in Inhaler therapy in Adithi hotel, Pondicherry on 31. 7. 16. Prof. K.
Surendra Menon, HOD, chaired the session. He also moderated a session of “Grand rounds” in CRSCON III 2016, held in Coimbatore on 07. 08. 16.
154. Prof. C. P. Ganesh babu, Department of General Surgery chaired a session of Recent
Concepts in Upper GI in
TN & P ASICON, Salem on 12. 08. 16 & 13. 08. 16
155. Dr. R. Sobana, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology chaired a session in
“International Conference on Environment and Occupational Health” on 10. 09. 16 and 11. 09. 16, held at Sree Balaji Medical College &
Hospital, Chennai.
156. Prof. K. Surendra Menon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine moderated the session
on “Palpation of Respiratory system” in “Introductory topics of Pulmonary Medicine- UDAYAM
2016”, held in Tambaram between 10. 09. 16 and 11. 09. 16.
157. Dr. N. Mugunthan, Professor, Dept. of Anatomy participated as a delegate and chaired a
session at the International level Conference held from 23rd to 25th September 2016 under the
agesis of the 39th Annual Conference of Association of Anatomist, Tamil Nadu at Sree Balaji
Medical College & Hospital,
Chromepet, Chennai.
158. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology chaired a session and also judged
K Krishnaswamy prize paper session at TAPASUCON 2016 held at Yercaud between 17. 09. 16
and
18. 09. 16.
159. Dr. Seetesh Ghose Professor and Head, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology chaired sessions
on ‘Infertility and Abnormal Uterine Bleedingin Postgraduate workshop’ conducted by Obstetric and Gynecology Society of Pondicherry on behalf of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
at JIPMER, Puducherry, between 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
160. Dr.Reddi Rani, Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology chaired sessions on Anaemia
and Regimen of MgSO4 in Postgraduate workshop conducted by Obstetric and Gynecology Society
of Pondicherry on behalf of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology at JIPMER, Puducherry,
between 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
161. Dr. Syed Habeebulah, Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology chaired a session in
Postgraduate workshop on mass abdomen and post-menopausal bleeding conducted by Obstetrics
and Gynecology Society of Pondicherry on behalf of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
at JIPMER, Puducherry, between 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
162. Dr. K. Jeyapalan, Professor, Department of General Medicine, chaired an academic session
on Radiodiagnostic oncology organized by the IMA, Cuddalore on 18. 09. 2016.
163. Dr. Reddi Rani, Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, chaired sessions in CME on
Urogynecology conducted by Department of O&G, JIPMER, Puducherry, on 25. 09. 16.
164. Dr. Syed Habeebulah, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology chaired a sessions in CME on
Urogynecology conducted by Department of O&G, JIPMER, Puducherry, on 25. 09. 16.
165. Prof. M. Ramanathan, Head, Department of General Surgery, chaired session in the
IMSACON-16 conference conducted by the International Medical Science Academic at Mauritius
from 06. 10. 2016 to 08. 10. 2016
166. Prof. R. Krishnagopal, Orthopedics, was an examiner for M. S Ortho & D.
OrthoKempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore on 14. 7. 16.
167. Dr. Narayanan, Professor, Department of General Medicine was the examiner for part II
clinical examination for Kerala University of Health Sciences, at Gokulam Medical College,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
168. Dr. Manimekalai, Professor and HOD, Department of Pharmacology, was an External
Examiner for Ph. D. Viva Voice, conducted in Bharat University, Chennai.
169. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, Elected as
Executive Committee Member from South Zone for Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA).
170. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology was elected as Treasurer of
TAPASU for term 2016-18.
171. Dr. Vasudevan . T, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Urology was elected as Council member,
TAPASU, 2016.
172. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and Head, Dept of ENT was elected as the Executive member,
Cuddalore IMA
on July 2016.
173. Dr. S Gopalakrishnan, Professor, Department of ENT was one of the Members of peer
committee for the accreditation by NAAC for Manipal University and visited the university from
23. 05. 2016 to 26. 05. 2016.
174. Dr. SunitaSamal, Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology became Life Member of
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, in July 2016.
175. Dr. S. S. Rajasekar, Professor and Head, Dept. of Anatomy has been appointed as Faculty,
Medical Education Unit, in September 2016, SBV University, Puducherry.
176. Dr. A. N. Uma, Asst. Professor in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy was one of the
core committee member- Editorial Committee [e- souvenir] and also edited the print version of the
Proceedings on the ‘National Conference on “Changing Trends in Health Professions Education” (NC-CTHPE)’ organized by the MEU, MGMCRI held at SBV campus from 18. 08. 2016 to 20. 08. 2016.
177. Prof. Tirou Aroul, Department of General Surgery was the Co-Chairman in the CME
Hepatoliare conference conducted by the MGMCRI in Pondicherry dated on 23. 09. 16 and 24. 09.
16.
178. The “Pharmacogenetic testing Services at MGMCRI” was inaugurated by the CIDRF and on 23. 09. 16 and Dr. Mirunalini. R, from the Department of Pharmacology was an organizing member
in the committee.
179. The Clinical Research and Audit by Medical students (CREAMS) programme for III semester
MBBS students was organized by the office of the Dean. Dr. Seetharaman, Dr. Jayaramahandran, Dr.
A. Suguna, Dr. A. Sureka, Dr. PruthuThekkur Gowda, Mr. Lokeshmaran, faculties from the
department of Community Medicine played an active role in planning & implementation of 2 weeks
program.
180. Dr. Arul VijayaVani S, Asst. Professor, Department of Biochemistry was awarded Gold
medal (91%) from NPTEL online certification course on Health Research Fundamentals (NIE-
ICMR e-certificate course).
181. Dr. Niranjan G, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry got the best poster
presentation titled “Effectiveness of tem learning for 1st MBBS students” at the National MEDUCON-2016, organized by NTTC, JIPMER, Puducherry on 14.10.2016.
182. Dr.R.Vimal Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended the Basic
Bronchoscopy &Thoracoscopy Workshop 2016, organized by the Department of Pulmonary
Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, between 18.10.2016 and 19.10.2016 and got First
prize in the QUIZ competition.
183. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and
Neck Surgery attended a conference “ENT ACADEMY organized by Dr.Deenadayalan at Hotel Raviz” Kollam, Kerala, between 21.10.2016 and 22.10.2016 and won 2nd Prize in QUIZ competition.
184. Dr. Alai Taggu, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of CCM was conferred European
Diploma in Intensive Care on 24.11.2016.
185. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine got First Prize in
Faculty TB/HIV Quiz at the South Zone –II RNTCP Task Force Meeting held at PIMS, Pondicherry
between 01.12.2016 and 02.12.2016.
186. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst. Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy was awarded a
memento from the Chancellery of SBV, in appreciation for her sustained effort to collect and
disseminate data-backed news of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University on 03.12.16 at SBV Office,
MGMCRI.
187. Dr. Alai Taggu, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine, was invited
as an overseas faculty and delivered a talk on “Assessment of intravascular status, using carotid flow Doppler” at Annual Conference of European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, 2016 at Milan, Italy on 03.09.2016.
188. Dr. Alai Taggu, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine, delivered a
talk on “Use of ultrasonography for assessment of diastolic dysfunction (E/E’) and diaphragmatic fractional change as a predictor of extubation outcome” at Annual Conference of European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, 2016 at Milan, Italy on 03.09.2016.
189. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, department of Community Medicine was a resource
person at the IAPSM-IPHA Workshop on ‘Efficient, Quality assured data capture using EpiData software’ held at PIMS, Puducherry in collaboration with International Union Against Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis (IUALTD-Union).
190. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was a resource person at the CME
on “The Medical Education Conference 2016 (MEDUCON 2016)” in JIPMER on 14.10.2016.
191. Dr. K. A. Narayan, Professor, department of Community Medicine was a Resource Person at
the Medical Education Conference-2016 (MEDUCON-2016)” between 13.10.16 and 14.10.16 in JIPMER.
192. Dr.V.Jayapal, Professor, Department of Microbiology, delivered a Guest lecture in CME on,
“Automation in Microbiology-an advantage for physicians”, conducted by SVMC&RC, Puducherry under the auspices of IAMM-Puducherry Chapter, on 14.10.2016.
193. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anesthesiology, invited as a Faculty
to deliver a talk on “US in anesthesiology – seeing is behaving” on CHETANCON 2016 Commemorating “World Anaesthesia Day” held at Chettinad University, Chennai on 15.10.2016.
194. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anesthesiology, was invited as a
faculty to deliver a talk on “US in anesthesiology – seeing is behaving” and conducted “World Anaesthesia Day-CME” at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry on 17.10.2016.
195. Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Professor of O&G was an invited speaker at a CME on Abnormal
Uterine Bleeding conducted by OGSP Pondicherry on 16.10.16.
196. Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Professor of O&G was an invited as speaker to QUEST 2016 at
Calicut for case discussion on Adnexal mass and Post Menopausal Bleeding on 21.10.16.
197. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine was a Resource person and
delivered a talk on “Orphan lung diseases” in the South Zone Pulmonary Medicine PG CME 2016, held at the Institute of Thoracic Medicine, Tambaram, between 21.10.16 and 22.10.16.
198. Dr. S. Avudaiappan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a talk titled
“Dignity in mental health: Psychological & mental health first aid for all” at KGNC SAF on 24.10.2016.
199. Dr.R.Sobana, Associate Professor of Physiology was a resource person in the Integrated
Teaching Programme at Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College on “Pregnancy Induced Hypertension” on 26.10.16.
200. Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Professor of O&G, was an invited speaker at a PG CME ‘OBGYAN’ at KUPPAM, on 2.11.16.
201. Dr.Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Department of General Medicine was invited as a speaker
at the International conference on Endocrinology organized by Dept. of Pharmacology, MGMCRI
on 3.11.16 at MGMCRI, Pondicherry.
202. Dr.SendhilCoumary, Professor of O&G was invited for a PG case discussion on ‘Recurrent Pregnancy Loss’ at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College Pondicherry 4.11.16.
203. Dr. S. Avudaiappan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a talk on
“Depression on General Practice” in IMA Panruti on 05.11.2016.
204. Dr. Parthasarathy S, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, was invited as
chairperson on “Ultrasound in trauma” on (IGAP-2016) 5th Annual CME and Workshop conducted
by IGMCRI, between 5.11.16 and 6.11.16.
205. Dr. Hemanth Kumar,Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as resource
person on “Transthoracic echo workshop” (IGAP-2016) at 5th Annual CME and Workshop
conducted by IGMCRI, between 5.11.16 and 6.11.16.
206. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine delivered a talk in the 18th
Joint National Conference on Pulmonary Disease (NAPCON) on “Stem Cells in ARDS” and
chaired a session on “Asthma Symposium” conducted by National College of Chest Physicians (India) & Indian Chest Society held at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai from 24.11.16 to 27.11.16.
207. Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and
Neck Surgery gave a talk on “Emergimg trends in tracheostomy” at “ENT CARE 2016 – Airway
Managament – An Overview” held at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai on 11.11.2016.
208. Dr. Syed Habeebullah , Professors of O&G delivered an Oration on ‘Cesearean Section –
Problems and Solutions’ and also delivered a guest lecture on ‘Obstetric Coagulopathy’ at the VizagObgyn Society Golden Jubilee celebrations on 26.11.16.
209. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a guest
faculty to deliver a talk on “clinical applicability of gas laws” at the Annual Anaesthesia National conference (ISACON 2016) held at Ludhiana, from 25.11.16 to 29.11.16.
210. Dr.Kalyanram. K, Department of Urology delivered a lecture on ‘Hormonal Therapy for Ca Prostate’ at the CME-Clinical discussion on Ca Prostate Molecular biology, androgen deprivation
therapy, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 04.12.2016
211. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a lecture on
“Psychosocial aspects of sleep-disordered breathing” at a CME on Sleep-Disordered Breathing - A
Medical & Surgical Overview, jointly organized by the departments of Pulmonary Medicine &
Otorhinolaryngology, at MGMCRI, Puducherry, on 09.12.2016.
212. Dr. Sivashanmugam,Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
Faculty to deliver a lecture on “Image optimization” and conducted workshop on Regional Anaesthesia on VIEWSS-2016 held at Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute at
Madurai between 10.12.16 and 11.12.16.
213. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
faculty to deliver a lecture on “Management of Acute Pain” at Update on pain and inflammation for
frontline physicians (UPFRONT CME 2016) organized by Indian Medical Association,
Kumbakonam Branch at Kumbakonam on 24.12.2016.
214. Prof. M. Ramanathan, HOD, Department of General Surgery chaired a session in the
IMSACON-16 conference conducted by the International Medical Science Academic at Mauritius
during the period from 06.10.2016 to 08.10.2016
215. Dr.Udhaya Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology chaired a session at Indira
Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute for the CME on Gastro Enterology held on
15.10.16.
216. Dr.Jeetendra, Faculty of O&G, chaired a session at YUVA FOGSI Kochi between 12.11.16
and 13.11.16.
217. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry chaired a session on
“Psychosocial aspects of sleep-disordered breathing” at a CME on Sleep-Disordered Breathing - A
Medical & Surgical Overview, jointly organized by the departments of Pulmonary Medicine &
Otorhinolaryngology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, on
09.12.2016.
218. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, Professor & H.O.D, participated at the 2nd Tamil Nadu And
Puducherry State Conference on Pulmonary Diseases (TAPPCON-2016) and chaired sessions on
“Approach To Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion” and a topic on ‘Solitary Pulmonary Nodule’, held at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, between 10.12.16 and 11.12.16.
219. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine chaired sessions on “An Overview On Pulmonary Hypertension, Oxygen Therapy” and “Step by step approach to ABG, PFT, USG and HRCT Thorax” , held at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, between 10.12.16 and 11.12.16.
220. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine chaired a session ‘Current trends in Medical litigation cases’ in CME (1st MEDICO – JURIDIQUE 2016) on “Insights on Current Medicolegal Issues” organized by Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, IGMCRI, Pondicherry on 17.12.16.
221. Prof..RajkumarPatil, Dept. Of Community Medicine and Coordinator, IQAC and
Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst. Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy & Editor-in -Chief, ‘The Chronicle’ chaired the quarterly Academic Audit of MGMCRI for IQAC between 21.11.2016 and 22.11.2016.
222. Under the aegis of Urological society of India, Continuing Urological education
programme in memory of Prof.H.S.Bhat was conducted in Puttaparthy on 07.11.16 wherein
Dr.KalyanramKone, Associate Professor, Department of Urology moderated a session on point-
counterpoint debate.
223. Prof. N. Seetharaman, department of Community Medicine was a panelist at the CME on
Translational Medicine in the diagnosis & Management of Diabetes Mellitus held at MGMCRI on
10.11.16.
224. The session on “Video Demonstration on OSA surgeries” by Dr. VikasAgarwal was moderated by Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and
Head and Neck Surgery at ENT meet, Cuddalore on 30.11.16.
225. Dr. Ambujam Sreedevi, Prof. Dept. of DVL was invited as moderator for a debate on
“Media and Family Influence on Present Day Adolescents”- Are they positive or negative towards
Prevention of HIV/AIDS” held on 6.12.16 , conducted by RED RIBBON CLUB.
226. Dr.S.Krishnan, Prof. Dept.of DVL, judged the award paper presentations at Dermazone
conducted from 07.10.16 to 09.10.16 at Trichy.
227. Dr. K.A. Narayan, department of Community Medicine was the Judge for the poster
sessions at the 2nd Annual Scientific Society meeting of Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
on 14.10.16.
228. Dr. ReddiRani, Professor O&G, was the Judge for Poster presentation to PIMS, Puducherry
on 14.10.16.
229. Under the aegis of Urological society of India, Continuing Urological education programme
in memory of Prof.H.S.Bhat was conducted in Puttaparthy on 07.11.2016. Prof.JosephPhilipraj,
Department of Urology was selected for Point-Counterpoint debate on the access during PCNL
(Upper pole Vs Lower pole) and he was for lower pole access.
230. Dr.SunitaSamal, Professor O&G, went as an Post graduate examiner to Mysore Medical
College on 18.11.16.
231. Dr.Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, served as external Examiner
for MD Psychiatry Exams at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (NTR University), from
25.11.16 to 26.11.16 and 26.12.16 to 27.12.16.
232. Dr. S. Vijayasundaram, Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology was
invited as External Examiner for Undergraduate Examination (Final MBBS-I) at Pondicherry
Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry from 06.12.16 to 08.12.16.
233. Dr. Lopa B John, Assoc. Professor O&G, went as an Undergraduate examiner to Indira
Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry, on 8.12.16.
234. Dr. SeeteshGhose , Professor and Head, O&G, went as an undergraduate examiner to
JIPMER, from 8.12.16 to 10.12.16.
235. Dr. Pallavee P, Professor O&G, went as an Undergraduate examiner to Indira Gandhi
Medical College, Puducherry, on 10.12.16.
236. Dr K Srikanth, Prof & HOD, Department of Ophthalmology was invited as External
Examiner for Undergraduate Examination (Final MBBS-I) at JIPMER, Pondicherry from
22.12.2016 to 24.12.2016.
237. Dr.Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Department of General Medicine was an MD. Thesis
evaluator for Chettinadu university during this quarter.
238. Dr.Narayanan, Professor, Department of General Medicine went as the External examiner
for MD (GM) for part II clinical examination for Chettinadu University, Chennai and as the
External examiner for MD ( GM) for part II clinical examination for Sri Ramachandra Medical
College, Porur, Chennai during this quarter.
239. Rajkumar M., Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, joined as member of Tamil
Nadu Psychology Association in October 2016.
240. Dr. N. Seetharaman was the Selection Committee member at the PSG-PRIME in the month
of November, 2016.
241. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine was elected as RNTCP Zonal
–II Task Force Vice-Chairperson 2016 in the RNTCP meet held in Puducherry, on 1&2 December
2016.
242. Dr. Alai Taggu, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of CCM was elected for advanced
training program in the tertiary care Center for ECMO / Transplant ICU by Mead Hospital, New
South Wales Australia, Sydney.
243. Dr. Alai Taggu, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine was a co-
coordinator of workshops on ‘Mechanical Ventilation’ and ‘Haemodynamic monitoring’ for postgraduate trainees (Internal Medicine, Anaesthesiology and Pulmonology specialities) at Annual
Conference of European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, 2016 at Milan, Italy in October 2016.
244. Dr.R.Sobana, Associate Professor of Physiology, Coordinated with the CMTER and
conducted “MEETS” (Musically Express your Emotions & Thoughts for Success) for I MBBS student on 19.10.16. 228 I MBBS students participated in the structured programme.
245. Dr. Kartik J Salwe, faculty, Department of Pharmacology attended the IHEC meeting
conducted in Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, on 24.11.16, as an External IHEC Member.
246. Dr. Suguna.A and Dr. Surekha.A, Assistant Professors, Community Medicine, organizing
members, co-ordinated World AIDS Day by coducting Quiz for MBBS STUDENTS on 1.12.2016
at MGMCRI.
247. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & HOD, was the organizing co-chairperson while
Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, was the co-Treasurer for the 2nd Tamil Nadu And Puducherry State
Conference On Pulmonary Diseases (TAPPCON-2016) at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, on
10.12.16 and 11.12.16.
248. Dr. Manimekalai. K, Chairperson/Member Secretary IAEC, MGMCRI and Dr. Uma
Narayanamurthy, Organizing Member, IAEC, MGMCRI of the Department of Pharmacology
organized the IAEC Meeting, in the Seminar Room, Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI on
21.12.16.
Fellowship / Online course participation / completion
249. Rajkumar M., Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, completed three months
certification course on “Learning Disability” in SDS Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Chennai on 9.10.2016.
250. Dr.SunilSamal completed USG training at Lotus Hospitals Erode in the month of October
2016.
251. Four doctors are selected every year for Ganga Hospital - Synthes Fellowship in Hand and
Reconstructive Microsurgery in the Asia Pacific Region, three doctors from outside INDIA and one
doctor from INDIA. Dr.Vijay J, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery was selected for this
International fellowship at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, and received the fellowship titled, Ganga
Synthes Fellowship for reconstructive microsurgery and hand surgery.
252. Dr.AnandrajVaithy, Asst. Professor of Pathology had successfully completed Fellowship
training course in Cytopathology offered by Indian Academy of Cytology at Regional Cancer
Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala from 1.11.16 to 30.11.16.
253. Dr. SunitaSamal, Dr.Pallavee, Dr.AishwaryaJagan, Dr.RupalSamal completed a certificate
course in GDM on 13.11.16.
254. Dr.MeenuPriyadarshini completed her USG training at Sonoscans Coimbatore in November
2016.
Presentation in Academic / Scientific Events
255. Dr. Udhaya Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology gave capsule talk on the
topic, “Minimally invasive surgeries through interventional radiology- our experience” at the Scientific and Academy Forum held at MGMCRI, Puducherry on 27. 07. 16. He also presented the
same paper at Manakular Vinayaga Medical College, Pondicherry on 23. 08. 2016.
256. Dr. R. Ramesh, Prof & Head, Department of Biochemistry presented a paper, ‘Relationship between Noncognitive Scores and Academic Performance among Students Requiring Additional
Curricular Support’ in the National Conference titled “Changing Trends in Health Professionals Education” organized by MEU, MGMC & RI on 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16.
257. Dr. M. Sathish Babu, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry presented a paper,
Supplementingopen Book Exercises during and after Lecture can be an alternate Teaching Learning
Style on Undergraduate Medical Student’ in the National Conference titled “Changing Trends In Health Professionals Education” organized by MEU, MGMC & RI on 19. 08. 16& 20. 08. 16.
258. Dr. Henri Balraj, Professor, Department of Physiology, attended National Conference on
Changing Trends in Health Professional Education. “ held from19. 08. 16 to 20. 08. 16 at MGMCRI. Dr. Henri Balraj presented a paper titled “A journey towards multimodal approach in
teaching /learning” in the conference.
259. Dr. Meenu Priyadarshini N, Asst Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology attended the 30th
Annual AICC RCOG 2016 Conference in Mahabalipuram between
Sep 02. 09. 16 and 04. 09. 16 and presented a paper on ‘Effect of pre-operative vaginal preparation
with povidone iodine on post cesarean infections’.
260. Dr. R. Sobana, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology presented a paper titled “A study on the correlation of Brachial Arterial Intima Media Thickness
(BA IMT) and markers of atherosclerosis” in the International Conference on Environment and Occupational Health organized by the Association of Physiologist on 11. 09. 16, held at Sree Balaji
Medical College & Hospital, Chennai.
261. Dr. Vaishali Kotasthane, Asst Professor, Department of Pathology, was invited for Oral
Paper presentation “Cyto-Histo-Radiological and Biochemical correlation of Thyroid Lesions-A
study in Rural tertiary hospital in eastern coast of Southern India” at 4th SAARC Academy of
Cytology And Histopathology 2016- International Conference held at BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal on
18. 09. 16.
262. Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, gave an oral presentation
on ‘The HeART Module - Health Assessment by Rapid Techniques’ at National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education 2016, SBV University, Pondicherry on 19. 09.
2016.
263. Dr. A. N. Uma, Asst. Professor in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy presented a paper
titled, “Histopathological variations in testis, cytogenetic and hormonal alterations on male transgenders undergoing sex reassignment surgery” at the 39th Annual Conference of Association of
Anatomist, Tamil Nadu on Saturday, the 24. 09. 2016, and also presented the same paper at the
International Conference Anatomy 2016 on 25. 09. 2016, held at Sree Balaji Medical College &
Hospital, Chrompet, Chennai.
264. Dr. K. A. Narayan, Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, attended the “International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare” at Singapore on 27. 09. 16 and 28. 09. 16 and presented a poster titled “Inter- professional capacity Building in Educational Sciences – The SBVU
Innovation”.
265. Dr. Prabavathy G, Asst. Professor, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper titled, “A study of Hyrtl’s anastomosis of umbilical arteries and its clinical correlation” at the 39th Annual
Conference of Association of Anatomist, Tamil Nadu on 24. 09. 2016, held at Sree Balaji Medical
College & Hospital, Chrompet, Chennai.
266. Dr. Vineet Thomas Abraham, Associate Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, presented a paper
titled, ‘A study on the use of high Anterolateral portal for sparing the intrapatellar fat pad during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction’ at the 15th Annual conference of Indian Arthroscopy (IASCON)
on 29. 09. 16 to 2. 10. 16 at ITC Sonar, Kolkata.
267. Rajkumar M., Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, presented a paper titled
“Efficacy of expressive writing therapy (cognitive based) in managing depression and anxiety” in 3rdInternational Conference of the Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University &
6th In SPA International Conference - Successful mental health & well-being, at Pondicherry
University on 15.10.2016.
268. Dr.R.Sobana, Associate Professor of Physiology, presented a poster titled “A study on the influence of age in the accuracy of Non Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) recording compared to
Intra Arterial Pressures (IAP)”in the National level CME “Healthy Ageing” conducted on 21.10.16 at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry.
269. Dr. Sunayana C., Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of Psychiatry,
presented a poster presentation titled, “Hypnotherapy revisited: Evidence from two case studies -
International Conference on Contemporary Trends in Clinical Psychology: Training, Research and
Practice” in NIMHANS, Bangalore on 17.11.2016. Dr. Uma Devi, Professor, Department of Microbiology made a poster Presentation on “Comparative analysis of detection of VRE by various Phenotypic methods” in MICROCON – 2016, the 40th Annual conference of Indian Association of
Medical Microbiologists from 25.11.2016 to 27.11.2016, at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
270. Dr. Srirangaraj, Professor, Department of Microbiology made Oral Presentation on
“Evaluation of invitro susceptibility to Fosfomycinampng gram negative bacterial isolates from
urine culture, a study from Puducherry” in MICROCON – 2016, the 40th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical
Microbiologists from 25.11.2016 to 27.11.2016, at PGIMER, Chandigarh
271. Dr. Gayatri Mishra presented a poster on “Dual mode ventilation (jet ventilation along with the conventional ventilation) for miPo laryngeal surgery for multiple vocal cord polyps”on TMC National Conference on “The Difficult Airway” TMC-DAC-2016 organized by Department of
Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain, at Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai from 09.12.2016 to
11.12.2016.
272. Mr. V. KuzhandaiVelu, Tutor cum Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry,
participated and poster presented title “Diagnostic role of MicroRNA-499 in Acute Myocardial
Infarction” atACBICON2016 Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, Karnataka from 12.12.16 to 15.12.16
273. Dr.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Associate Prof., Department of Orthopaedics attended as a
delegate in “61st Annual conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association and presented paper: Treating the Torm Rotator Cuff : Outcome of Transosseous Mini Open Rotator Cuff Repair on
16.12.16.
274. Dr. M.Manoharan, faculty, Department of Orthopaedics attended as a delegate in “61st Annual conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association and presented a poster titled, Interesting Case
– Radial Nerve Entrapement in Lateral Condyle Humurus- Case Report on 16.12.16.
275. Dr.A.R.Pritem, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics attended as a delegate in “61st Annual conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association and presented a paper titled, Lumbar Canal
Decompression by Miunilateral Approach With Contralateral Decompression on 16.12.16
276. Dr. Anandraj Vaithy, Asst.Prof, Department of Pathology, presented a poster titled, Medical
Students’ perception on role of audiovisual aids versus virtual microscopy in slide observation at the MEDUCON-2016 JIPMER-NTTC National Conference Sponsored By Medical Council of India,
which was graced by eminent speakers like
Prof.Ananthakrishnan Dean Research, SBVU, Professor.KR.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBVU.
277. Dr. Anandraj Vaithy, Asst.Prof, Department of Pathology, presented a poster titled,
‘A novel step in fixing the turn around time in surgical pathology reports-A part of quality
management system’ at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, National Conference, in December 2016.
PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC/SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
278. Prof.R.Pajanivel attended the workshop on ‘Competency based curriculum & entrustable professional activities’ conducted by the SBV University, on March 14 & 21.
279. Dr. N. Seetharaman, Professor, Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan and Dr. S. Jayaramachandran, Assistant
Professors, Community Medicine, attended the Second International seminar on non-communicable
diseases at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry on 28th& 29th January, 2015.
280. All faculty, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended Pondicherry Chest Society (PCS)
meet on January 24. 2016
281. Mr. Lokeshmaran, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine attended, “An introduction to R” organized by Foundation for Ecological Research, Advocacy and Learning, Pondicherry on 5th – 7th February, 2016
282. Dr.S.Srikanth, Professor and Dr.D.Abirami, Assistant Professor, Department of DVL
attended the National Conference,Dermacon 2016 held from 21-24th January in Coimbatore.
283. Dr.S.Ambujam Professor, Department of DVL attended the National Conference on ‘Pulse therapy’ held at SRMC, Chennai on 27-28th February 2016.
284. Dr.SeeteshGhose, Prof and HOD, Dr. SunitaSamal, Prof, Dr.RupalSamal, Asst Prof, OBGY
, attended the 59th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AICOG 2016 held in Agra,
from 13th – 17th January 2016 as delegates.
285. Dr. Pallavee P, Prof,Dr. Lopamudra, Dr.Jasmina Begum, Assoc Profs , Dr. Chandana, Dr.
Sunil Samal, Dr.SetuRathod, Dr.Ramanapriya, Asst Profs, Dr.MeenuPriyadarshini, Dr. Jhansi
Lakshmi, Dr.JeetendraBehera, Senior Resident attended Association of Minimal Access Surgeons
of India (AMASI -2016) and skill course in MGMCRI in Feb 2016.
286. Dr. Jasmina Begum, Assoc Prof, OBGY, attended a workshop in Endoscopy conference
ASICON in New Delhi.
287. Dr. Jasmina Begum, Assoc Prof, OBGY, attended IMSCON in Nagpur in Feb, 2016 as
delegate.
288. Dr.RupalSamal,AsstProf,OBGY, attended CME cum WOKSHOP on “Basic and Advanced Colposcopy” held at ‘Action Cancer Hospital’, New Delhi on 21 January 2016.
289. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended a guest lecture titled
“Music, Addiction and Reward Processing - Implication for Therapy and Education” by Prof. JorgFachner (Professor of Music, Health & the Brain, Anglia Ruskin University, UK), jointly
organized by Center for Music Therapy Education & Research (CMTER), Sri BalajiVidyapeeth
University, Pondicherry, Scientific & Academic Forum, MGMCRI, & Department of Physiology,
MGMCRI, on 15-02-2016.
290. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. SukantoSarkar,
Associate Professor, and Dr. Sunayana C, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of
Psychiatry, participated in the 3rd International Conference on Music Therapy, organized by Center
for Music Therapy Education & Research (CMTER), Sri BalajiVidyapeeth University, Pondicherry,
on 16-02-2016.
291. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Dr.KingshukLahon, Dr.Katik J Salwe, Dr.SudarCodi.R, Dr. Johan
Pandian, Dr.Mirunalini.R, Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Department of Pharmacology, participated as
delegates in the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health at MGMC & RI, on March 18th
and 19th, 2016.
292. Dr.VijayaSundaram, Associate Professor, Department of ENT, attended “1st International Rhinology Workshop (FESSTIVAL)” held on March 25th to 27th at Sri BhagavanMahavir Jain Hospital, Bangalore.
293. Dr. Sithanandha Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, attended ‘Amritha Skull Base conference’ held on January 28th 2016 at Cochin.
294. Dr.Pravin Charles M.V., Dr.Kalaivani R, andDr.Namrata K. Bhosale, Assistant Professors,
Department of Microbiology attended the 17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases
(ICID) organized byInternational Society for Infectious Diseases on02.03.2016 to 05.03.2016 at
Hyderabad.
295. Dr. Valentina Y, Tutor, Department of Microbiology attended the National Conference on
“Chronobiology and Health” organized by Department of Physiology, MGMC & RI on 18.03.2016and 19.03.2016 at MGMC & RI, Pondicherry.
296. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended a lecture titled
“Illuminating the Brain” by Karl Deisseroth (Cell Press - TNQ India Distinguished Lectureship
Series 2016) at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 20-01-2016.
297. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, and Dr. SukantoSarkar,
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended a National Conference on Chronobiology
and Health, organized by the Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry, on 18-03-2016.
298. Dr . Vaishali D Kotasthane, Asst.Professor, Department of Pathology attended online GIT
path course for 3 months from Nov to Jan 2016.
299. Dr. Mangala, Dr. Bhavani, Dr. Shanmugasamy, Dr. Vinitha, Dr. Anandraj Vaithy, faculty
members, Department of Pathology attended,“ Hands on workshop and CME on Nephropathology” held between 04.03.2016 and 15.03.2016 at PIMS, Puducherry.
300. Dr . Vaishali D Kotasthane and Dr. Vinita Singh, faculty, Department of Pathology attended
National Conference on Chronobiology and Health, organized by the Department of Physiology,
MGMCRI, Pondicherry, on 18.03.2016.
301. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, and Dr.
Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry participated in a workshop on
‘Psychotherapy in routine clinical practice’ conducted by Dr. Salman Akhtar, Professor of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical Collegeat Bangalore, on 19-03-2016 & 20-03-2016.
302. Dr. Shashidhara M, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the
weekly training program on research methodology & biostatistics for Assistant Professors on all
Wednesdays.
303. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar Associate Professor, Department
of Anaesthesiology, participated INDO-US Critical Care Medicine Update held at Sri SathyaSai
Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Bangalore on 16th and 17th January 2016.
304. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dr. Krishnaveni, Professor, Dr. Sripriya,
Associate Professor, Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology,
participated “Live surgical workshop on Advanced Otological Surgery” by Padmashri Prof. Mohan Kameswaran held at MGMCRI on 06.02.16 organized by Department of
Otorhinolaryngology in association with Association of Otorhinolaryngology of India.
305. Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated
ISSPCON Indore-2016 31st Annual National Conference of Indian Society for the study of pain at
Brilliant Convention Center, Indore (MP) India on 5th to 7th February 2016.
306. Dr. Jaya, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated Workshop
IACTACON-2016 19th Annual National Conference Indian Association of Cardiovascular
Thoracic Anesthesiologists at Radisson Blue Resort Temple Bay, Chennai on 12th to 14th February
2016.
307. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended IDRA
Indian Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia Examination in New Delhi and IPSA workshop conducted
by Indian College of Anesthesiologists in collaboration with Interventional Perioperative
Sonography Association in New Delhi on 20th and 21st February 2016.
308. Dr. Sripriya, Associate Professor, Dr. Annie Sheeba, Dr. Indubala Assistant Professor, Dr.
Archana Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated Regional Anaesthesia
PACCS-2016 at Centaury Super Speciality Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad on 12th and 13th March
2016.
309. Dr.K.Jayasingh, Professor & Head, Dr.T.K.Dutta, Professor,Department of General
Medicine, attended a workshop on Competency based Curriculum &Entrustable Professional
Activitieson 14/03/2016 &21/03/2016.
310. Dr.K.Jayasingh, Professor & Head, Department of General Medicineattended National
conference on Chronobiology and Health on 18th& 19th
March 2016
311. Dr.A.Tumbanathan, Asst.Professor, Department of General Medicineattended CME in
Hepatology held at JIPMER, Puducherry on 23/01/2016.
312. Dr.A.Mossadeq. Prof. & HOD, Dr.KalyanraKone, Dr.Vasudevan T, faculty members, Dept.
of Urology, attended USICON 2016 held at Hyderabad from 7.01.16 to 10.01.16.
313. Dr.A.Mossadeq. Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Urology, attended USICON 2016 held at
Hyderabad from 7.01.16 to10.01.16. He was the Chairman of Board of Studies in Urology and also
revised the curriculum for MCh Urology- SBV- Mar 2016. He attended MidTerm CUE of TAPASU
Held at Coimbatore June 2016.
314. Dr.Swathi.N, and Dr.S.VeniPriya, Department of Ophthalmology attended the Conference
TNOA Mid-Year Meet conducted by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association between 30.01.16 and 31.01.16.
315. Dr.K.N.Jha, Department of Ophthalmology attended, the National Annual conference of the
All India Ophthalmic Association, Calcutta, from 25.02.16 to 27.02.2016.
316. Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Dept. of Urology participated at Annual Conference of
Urological Society of India- USICON 2016 held at Hyderabad from 7.01.16 to10.01.16. He
attended Intellectual Property Rights awareness workshop held at MGMCRI in association with
PFC and TIFAAC- DST Govtof India on 3rd June 2016.He is the Member Secretary of Board of
Studies in Urology and revised the curriculum for MCh Urology for SBV in Mar 2016, he also
evaluated dissertation and set papers of MCh Urology for SRM University in June 2016.
317. Dr. M. SathishBabu Associate Professor, and Dr. R. Reeta, Assistant Professor, Department
of Biochemistry, attended Training Programmed in Research Methodology 4.02.16 to 1.06.16
organized by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute.
318. Dr.R.Sobana, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology attended Workshop on
“Research methodology and Biostatistics held from 4.02.16 to 1.06.16 at MGMCRI.
319. Dr.N.Swathi, Department of Ophthalmology attended a CME on An Eye on Eye conducted
by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association on 06.03.16.
320. Dr. Kalaivani R, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, attended the CME on
“Combating microbes in hospital critical areas” in Velammal Medical College and Research Institute, Madurai on 02.04.2016.
321. Dr. Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, participated in an
awareness program on music therapy & autism, organized in commemoration of World Autism
Awareness Day, by CMTER, SBVU, in collaboration with Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, at
Rathna Special School, Life Help Centre for Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Mettupalayam,
Cuddalore, on 04.04.2016.
322. Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a
microteaching practice session organized by Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI, on 05.04.2016.
323. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Professor and Head, Dr. Syed Habebullah, Dr. P. Pallavee, Professors,
Dr. Jasmina Begum, Associate Professor, Dr . G. Chandana, Dr. Sunil Samal, Dr.JeetendraBehera,
Assistant Professors, Department of OBGY, attended the Obstetric medicine update conference at
JIPMER on 10.04.16 as a delegate.
324. Dr.R.Surendher Kumar, Department of Orthopaedics, participated as a delegate – 10th
Annual Conference ISHKS2016, from 8.4.16 to 10.4.16, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
325. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and Head, Dr. Vaishali D Kotasthane, Asst Professor
participated in 12th Headquarter CME on 9.04.16 and 10.04.16 at IAPM House, Cuttack, Odisha.
326. Dr.Mirunalini.R, Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor’s, Department of Pharmacology, attended a CME on “Ethical Aspects of Bio Medical Research”, organized by Institute Ethics Committee, IGMC&RI on 12.04.16.
327. Mr. Jerald Paul, RSO, Dept. of Radiology, participated in Dinakaran Educational exhibition
held at NC Mahal, Pondichery from 14.04.16 to 17.04.16, disseminated information about B.Sc (R
& IT course) & all other Allied health science courses for SSMCRI & MGMCRI. Handled queries
from over 200 students.
328. All faculty and PGs, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended Pondicherry Chest
Society (PCS) meet on 17.4.2016.
329. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Dr. K Shanmugasamy, Dr.Vaishali D
Kotasthane, Dr.AnandrajVaithy, Dr. T Madhumitra, Asst Professors, participated in the Workshop
on Basics in Immunohistochemistry conducted by Dept of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira
Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry on 19.04.16
330. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar, Associate Professor,
Dr. Sripriya, Associate Professor, Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professor, Dr. Jaya, Assistant
Professor, Dr. IndubalaMaurya, Assistant Professor, Dr. Archana, Senior Resident, Department of
Anaesthesiology, participated at (SEP) special seminar on “Current Concepts about emergence from anesthesia” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI on 22.04.2016.
331. Dr. R.Krishnagopal, Department of Orthopaedics, participated as a delegate at the Combined
3rd ISAKOS Knee Course & 6th Pune Knee Course 2016, between 22.04.16 and 23.04.16 at Hotel
J W Marriott, Pune.
332. The following faculties from the department of Anatomy participated “Basic Techniques in Fluorescence Microscopy” National workshop between 22.04.16 and 23.04.16 at JIPMER namely, Dr. S.S. Rajasekar, HOD, Dr.T. Anitha Nancy, Asst. Prof.Dr.R. Praveena, Asst. Prof. and
Dr. P.C. Vani, Asst. Prof.
333. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and Head, Department of ENT attended 1st India summit 2016
Italian society of Rhinology on 23.04.16 at Hyatt Regency Chennai.
334. Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry attended the PMI lecture on “Operational principles derived from vision, mission statement, and values” on 26.04.2016.
335. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor & HOD, Department of Psychiatry, participated in PMI.SBV
workshop on “Vision, mission, role of HODs” on 26.04.2016.
336. Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the
PMI.SBV workshop on “Developing & planning a project” on 26.04.2016.
337. Dr. K. Jayasingh, Dr. S.Lokesh, Dr.SivaRanganathan Green and Dr. Kadavanu Tony
Mathew, Department of General Medicine attended Workshop on “Partners Medical International” from 26. 04.2016 to 29.04.2016 conducted at SBV University, Puducherry.
338. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in PMI.SBV workshop
on “Instructional design and module creation”, on 27.04.2016.
339. Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry attended the PMI lecture on “Faculty roles as researchers, counselors, developers of curriculum & change management” on 28.04.2016.
340. Dr.Partha Nandi, Dr.Abhijith V Boratane, Professors, Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Dr. S.
Jayaramachandran, Assistant Professors, Dept. of Community Medicine, attended the Faculty
Development Program under the PMI – SBV Initiative between 26.04.16 and 29.04.16 at
MGMC&RI.
341. Dr. Rani, Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar, Dr. Sripriya, Associate Professors, Dr. Gayatri, Dr.
Annie Sheeba, Dr. IndubalaMaurya, Assistant Professor, Dr. Archana, Senior Resident, Department
of Anaesthesiology, participated in workshop on “Simulation Based Workshop on Transesophageal Echocardiography” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology at D2 Lecture Hall, MGMCRI on 30.04.2016.
342. Dr.N.Seetharaman, Professor & HOD, Dr.RajkumarPatil, Professor, Dept. of Community
Medicine, attended an Orientation program on Entrustable Professional Activity for postgraduates
in April, 2016.
343. Dr. Richa Gupta completed an international online course titled “Foundations of teaching and learning: Curriculum” authorized by Commonwealth Educational Trust and offered through Coursera in April 2016.
344. The Workshop on Bayley’s scales of Infant and Toddler development. III (BSID III) was conducted by Department of Paediatricson 7.5.16 at venue of MGMCRI, the faculties who attended
this workshop were Dr.P.Soundarajan, Dr.B.Gunasekaran, Dr.Srinivasan Raghavan,
Dr.EdithB.Jasmine, Dr.Prarthanna Das, Dr.KaruppiahPandi and Dr.Anandhi.
345. The Workshop on Bayley’s scales of Infant and Toddler development. III (BSID III) was
conducted by Department of Paediatricson 7.5.16 at venue of MGMCRI, the faculties who attended
this workshop were Dr.B.Gunasekaran, Dr.Srinivasan Raghavan, Dr.Edith B.Jasmine,
Dr.Prarthanna Das, Dr.Karuppiah Pandi, Dr.Anandhi and Dr.P.Soundarajan.
346. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy
Dept., participated National Symposium on “An Update On Antimicrobial: Agents And Their Uses” held at MGMCRI on 15.05.16.
347. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, & Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of
Psychiatry, participated in a workshop on Implementation of Competency based Postgraduate
Education (including EPAs and e.portfolio), organized by Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI, on
17.05.2016.
348. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, & Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department
of Psychiatry, attended the “Great Minds Confluence” – a CME on pharmacotherapy of depression,
at Chennai, on 22.05.2016.
349. Dr.Mirunalini.R, Assistant Professor, Dr.Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor,
Dr.SabariAnand, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology attended a “2nd National Workshop on PCR techniques”, organized and conducted by the Central Inter Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) unit, MGMCRI between 24.05.16 and 25.05.16.
350. Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj, Associate Professor and Dr. Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of
Physiology attended 2nd national workshop on PCR technique held on 24.05.16 and 25.05.16.
351. Dr. Jayanthi, Tutor, Department of Anatomy attended 2nd national workshop on PCR
technique held on 24.05.16 and 25.05.16.
352. Dr. A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof. of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept, participated
in International Webninar on ‘Critical thinking in health education & evidence based Dentistry” conducted by SAF of IGIDS, held on 27.05.16.
353. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, attended the Weekend
educative course in Psychiatry, at Bangalore, between 28.05.2016 & 29.05.2016.
354. Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, and Dr.R.Subramaniyan, Department of Ophthalmology attended
Pondicherry Ophthal Association, ONH on 29.05.2016.
355. Dr. A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof. in Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept. participated in
the Faculty Development Program for the first year faculty conducted by MEU, MGMCRI titled
‘Teaching using a shared plateform – rules of the game by Prof. K.R.Sethuraman & Prof
KA.Narayan and Preparing Course contents for LMS by Prof.M.Ravishankar in the month of June
2016.
356. Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a
workshop on Patent and Copyright, organized at MGMCRI, on 03.06.2016.
357. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, department of ENT attended Workshop on “Patent and copyright organized by Intellectual Property Rights on 03.06.16 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
358. Dr.Manimekalai.K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology attended “IPR awareness Workshop” on 03.06.16.
359. Dr. Henri Balraj, Professor, Department of Physiology attended IRP awareness workshop
“Patents and copyrights” held on 3.06.2016 at MGMCRI.
360. Dr.Karthik,Dr. Kadavanu Tony Mathew and Dr.A. Arunkumar Department of General
Medicine attended Workshop on “Intellectual Patent Rights awareness” on03.06.2016 at MGMC&RI, Puducherry
361. Dr. S. Jayaramachandran, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, attended workshop on
Patents and copyright on 3.06.16 at MGMC&RI
362. Dr.Tarun Kumar Dutta, Department of General Medicine attended Annual European
Heamatology Association meeting Copenhagen, Denmark, conducted from 09.6.16 to 12.06.2016.
363. Dr. E. Hariharan Department of General Medicine attended “Apollo Infectious disease
conference”, conducted by Apollo hospitals, Chennai, conducted on 11.06.16 and 12.06.16.
364. Dr. Johan Pandian, Dr.Mirunalini.R, Dr.Uma.N, Assistant Professor’s Department of Pharmacology attended the CME on “Diabetes Mellitus – Future Perspectives” conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, Chengalpattu Medical College, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University on
14.06.16.
365. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Dr.SudarCodi.R, Dr.JohanPandian, Assistant Professor’s, Department of Pharmacology attended a CME. “An Update on Antimicrobials”, conducted by the Department of Microbiology, MGMCRI, on 15.06.16.
366. Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended an update on
antimicrobial agents & their uses, at MGMCRI, on 15.06.2016.
367. Dr.Mohamed Hanifah, Dr. Siva Ranganathan Green, Dr.Karthik, Dr.A.Aarthi, Dr. Kadavanu
Tony Mathew, Dr.Deyagarasan, Dr.R.Arunkuma, Dr.Jose Devasia, Dr.A.Arunkumar and
Dr.VijayalakshmiLal, Department of General Medicine attended National Conference on “Update on antimicrobials”, conducted by IMSA on 15.06.2016 at MGMC&RI.
368. Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Dr. Stephen S, Dr. Umadevi S, Dr. Jayapal V,
Professors, Dr. Pramodhini S, Associate Professor, Dr. Pravin Charles M.V, Dr. Kalaivani R, Dr.
Namrata K. Bhosale, Assistant Professors and Dr. Lavanya S, Dr. Valentina Y, Tutors, Department
of Microbiology, attended the national symposium on “An update on Antimicrobial Surveillance” organized by International Medical Science Academic (IMSA), Puducherry Chapter and HICC,
MGMC & RI, Pondicherry, on 15.06.2016.
369. Prof. P. Soundararajan, Department of Paediatrics attended the CME on An update on
antimicrobials held at MGMCRI, on15.6.16.
370. Dr. Ambujam, Prof., Dr. Manobalan, AP, Department of DVL attended National symposium
on “An update on antimicrobial agents and their uses” conducted by department of Microbiology on 15.06.16.
371. Dr.RajkumarPatil, Professor Community Medicineand Dr. S. Jayaramachandran, Assistant
Professor attended, the national symposium on An update on Antimicrobial agents and their use on
15.06.16 and A national seminar on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education on 21.06.16
at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry.
372. Dr. Rani, Dr. Kusha Nag, Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professors, Department of
Anaesthesiology, participated in workshop on “Ganga Anaesthesia Refresher Course. GARC.2016” at Ganga Hospital & Medical Center, Coimbatore on 16.06.16.
373. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, &Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of
Psychiatry, attended a national seminar on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education”, organized by CYTER, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, on 21.06.2016.
374. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor attended National Seminar & CME on
“Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education” held on 21.06.16 at MGMCRI, SBV University, Pondicherry
375. Dr. Bakshi, Assistant professor attended “International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 CME on 21.06.16 held at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
376. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Dr.
Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a workshop on
hypnosis at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam,
Madagadipet, Puducherry, on 25.06.2016.
377. Prof K Surendra Menon Head of the Department, Prof. R. Pajanivel, Dr. MohammedJasheer
and Dr Mohammed Washid, Post Graduates attended “Updates in Sleep Medicine. 2016” held at Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on 25.6.2016.
378. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Professor and Head, Department of OBG, attended the FOGSI.FIGO
conference in Pune in June as a delegate.
379. Dr.Deepak David, Asst.Prof., Dept. of Urology, attended live operative workshop held at
Shimla, in the month of June 2016
380. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dr. Ravishankar, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor,
Dr. Rani, Dr. Sripriya, Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar, Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professor,
Dr. Antony John Charles, Dr. Jaya, Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Dr. Archana, Dr.
Senthil, Dr. Vivek, Dr. SiyamSundar, Senior Resident, participated ISA Puducherry PG Meet 2nd
Edition on Interpretation of CXR, CT brain, and foreign body esophagus.
381. Dr. Jayanthi. S, Tutor, Department of Anatomy participated in a National Workshop
on “Basic Technique in Fluorescence Microscopy” held at JIPMER between
22. 04. 2016 & 23. 04. 2016.
382. Dr. SendhilCoumary A, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, attended an International
Conference ‘ENDOMETCON’ at Trichy from 8. 07. 16 to 10. 07. 16.
383. Dr. K Srikanth, Professor and HOD & Dr. AR Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor,
Department of Ophthalmology attended the annual conference of the Intra ocular Implant &
Refractive Society of India as delegates held at Chennai on 08. 07. 16 & 09. 07. 16.
384. Dr. S.Lokesh, Associate Professor, Dr. Siva Ranganathan Green, Asst. Professor,
Department of General Medicine, attended 12th Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of
India Tamilnadu Chapter held between
22. 07. 16 and 24. 07. 16 at Thoothukkudi.
385. Dr. K Srikanth, Professor and HOD, Dr. N Swathi & Dr. AR Rajalakshmi, Associate
Professors, Department of Ophthalmology attended a CME “Interactive 3-D CME in orbit &
Oculoplasty” conducted by the Pondicherry Ophthalmic association at Pondicherry on 24. 07. 16.
386. Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology attended “MCI Revised Basic Course Workshop on Medical Education Technologies from
25. 07. 16 to 27. 07. 16 at JIPMER
387. Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology attended “Attitude and Communication (AT-COM) workshop” held on 28. 07. 16 at JIPMER
388. Dr. Satish Kumar, Professor & Head, Dr. Baskar R, Professor, Dr. Pramod Kumar GN, Dr.
Dhritiman Nath, Associate Professors, Dr. Prasanna P, Tutor Department of Forensic Medicine
attended ‘Forensic CME 2016 “Management of Sexual Offence Cases-A multidisciplinary
Approach” on 30. 07. 16 at JIPMER, Pondicherry.
389. Dr. S. Karthik, Asst. Prof, Dr. Arun kumar. R. Asst. Prof, Dr. Siva Ranganathan Green,
Asst. Prof and
Dr. Tamilarasan, SR, Department of General Medicine attended International Diabetes update 2016-
organized by Dr. Mohan’s diabetes education academy, Chennai from 29. 07. 2016 to 31. 07. 2016
390. Dr. P. Karthikeyan Professor and HOD, Department of ENT attended “58th Temporal Bone
Dissection Workshop” from 16. 07. 16 to 17. 07. 16 at MERF by Padmashree Mohan Kameswaran, Chennai . He attended “ENT Conclave” from 6. 08. 16 to 7. 08. 16 at hotel Le Meridian, Cochin organized by Prof Milind Kirtane and also attended 19th TNAOI Conference held from
09. 09. 16 to 11. 09. 16 at Hotel Shervaroys Yercaud.
391. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Rani, Dr.
Kusha, Dr. Sameera Jahagirdar, Dr. Sripriya, Dr. Dewan Roshan Singh, Associate Professors, Dr.
Antony John Charles, Dr. Jaya, Dr. Gayatri, Dr. Annie, Dr. Indubala, Dr. Sreedhar Reddy, Assistant
Professors, Dr. Archana Areti, Senior Resident, Dr. Senthil, Senior Resident Dr. Vivek, Senior
Resident Dr. Siyam, Senior Resident participated 3rd edition of ISA Meet held on
23. 07. 16 at Hotel Athithi, Puducherry.
392. Prof. Tirou Aroul, Dr. Tridip Dutta, Dr. R. Kannan, Prof. Palaniappan, Department of
General Surgery attended GI update in Global, Chennai on 30. 07. 16 and
31. 07. 16.
393. Dr. Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology attended “Hands on Training Workshop on Flow Cytometry” held on 6. 08. 16 at Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine, SRM University, Kattankulathur.
394. Dr. K Srikanth, Professor and HOD, Dr. AR Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor & Dr.
Subramaniam R, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology attended the Annual Conference
of the Tamil Nadu Ophthalmologists Association held at Vellore from
05. 08. 16 to 07. 08. 16.
395. Dr. Hariharan, Associate Professor, Dr. Kalaimani, Asst. Professor, Department of General
Medicine attended ‘pollo advanced critical care conference 2016’ organized by Apollo Institute of Critical Care Medicine & Institute of Neurosciences held on 06. 08. 2016 at
hotel Hyatt, Chennai.
396. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of
Psychiatry, participated in TANPSYCON ’16, 31st Annual conference of IPS – Tamil Nadu
Chapter held at Coimbatore on 06. 08. 16 & 07. 08. 16.
397. Dr. Sithanandha Kumar, Dr. Bakshi, Assistant Professors Department of ENT attended
lecture on “ENT Today” (Head and Neck Surgery) Laryngotracheal Surgery Workshop on 08. 08. 16 and 9. 08. 16 at JIPMER, Pondicherry.
398. Prof. Tirou Aroul, Prof. C. P. Ganesh Babu,
Dr. R. Kannan, Dr. Durai. R, and Dr. N. S. Kannan, Department of General Surgery attended
ASICON TN & Pondy in Salem on 12. 08. 16 to 13. 08. 16.
399. Dr. Pramod Kumar GN, and
Dr. Dhritiman Nath, Associate Professors of Forensic Medicine department attended Elsevier Author
workshop on 11. 08. 16 at Hotel Accord, Pondicherry conducted by Elsevier Publishers.
400. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended the
National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016),
Workshop-Leading change in Medical Education and Mentoring and Feedback held at MGMCRI,
Puducherry on 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16.
401. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended the National
Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016) held at
MGMCRI, Puducherry between 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16.
402. Dr. Rani, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended the National
Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016) held at
MGMCRI, Puducherry between 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16.
403. Dr. Antony John Charles, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended the
National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016) held
at MGMCRI, Puducherry between 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16.
404. Prof. T. Tirou Aroul, Prof. C. P. Ganesh Babu and
Dr. R. Kannan, Assoc. Prof, Department of General Surgery attended the work shop on ‘Teaching Clinical Skills’ in National conference on Health Professions Education in MGMCRI on 19. 08. 16.
405. Dr. K. S. Seetha, Professor and Head, Dr. Pramodhini S, Associate Professor, Dr. Namrata
K. Bhosale, Assistant Professor and Dr. Valentina Y and Dr. Prabha R, Tutors, Department of
Microbiology, attended the national conference on “Changing trends in Health Professions Education” at MGMC & RI, Pondicherry, between 19. 08. 2016 and 20. 08. 2016.
406. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology participated in workshop on
Professionalism and Teaching Clinical skills in digital Era at the NC-CTHPE 2016 held between
19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16 at MGMCRI.
407. Prof. T. Tirou Aroul, Prof. C. P. Ganesh Babu and
Dr. R. Kannan, Department of General Surgery attended National conference on Health Professions
Education in MGMCRI between 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16. All Faculty from Department of General
Surgery attended Gastro CME on 24. 09. 16 in MGMCRI.
408. Dr. Dewan Roshan Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated
as a faculty on 32nd ISACON South and 32nd ISA Karnataka State Conference (ISACON-2016) on
20. 08. 16 at Belagavi, Karnataka.
409. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. Sukanto Sarkar,
Associate Professor, Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor & Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist,
Department of Psychiatry, attended National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions
Education (NC-CTHPE 2016), SBVU at Puducherry from 18. 08. 2016 to 20. 08. 2016.
410. Dr. R. Reeta and Dr. Kulkarni Shweta, Department of Biochemistry attended workshop
titled “Professionalism Teaching clinical skills in the Digital Era” while Dr. Arul Vijaya Vani. S, Department of Biochemistry attended workshop titled “Problem Learners”organized by MEU, MGMC & RI on 18. 08. 16.
411. Dr. N. Seetharaman, Professor, Community Medicine, participated at the National Level
Conference on Changing trends in health professions education at MGMCRI held between 19. 08.
2016 and 20. 08. 2016 and also participated in the Workshop on ‘Problem Learners’ and on ‘Mentoring & Feedback’.
412. Dr. Partha Nandi, Professor, Dr. Abhijit V. Boratne, Associate Professor, Dr. P.
Vaithiyanathan, Dr. A. Suguna, Dr. A. Surekha, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine,
participated in the National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education at
MGMCRI held from 18. 08. 2016 to 20. 08. 2016
413. Prof. A. R. Srinivasan, Dr. Reeta. R, Dr. Kulkarni Shweta Kulkarni and Dr. S. Arul Vijaya
Vani, Department of Biochemistry attended the National Conference titled “Changing Trends in
Health Professionals Education” between 19. 08. 16& 20. 08. 16.
414. Dr. Krishnan, Prof. & HOD, Department of DVL attended National Conference on
Changing Trends in Health Professions Education at MGMCRI between
19. 08. 16 & 20. 08. 16 and also attended a session on ‘Problem Learners, Mentoring and Feedback’.
415. Dr. Henri Balraj, Professor, Dr. Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology, attended
National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professional Education. “ held between 19. 08.
16 & 20. 08. 16, at MGMCRI.
416. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Dr. G Mangala, Dr. Shanmugasamy,
Associate Professor, Dr. Bhavani, Dr. Vaishali Kotasthane, Dr. Venkatraman J, Dr.
AnandrajVaithy, Dr. Roopa, Dr. Mathumithra, Assistant Professors, Dept. of Pathology
attended National conference on changing Trends in Health Professions Education”, held at MGMCRI, Pondicherry between
19. 08. 16 & 20. 08. 16.
417. Dr. S. S. Rajasekar, Professor and Head, Dr. Chandra Philip. X, Professor, Dr. N.
Mugunthan, Professor,
Dr. AN. Uma, Assistant Professor, Dr. G. Prabavathy, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anatomy,
participated as delegates at the ‘National Conference on “Changing Trends in Health Professions Education” (NC-CTHPE)’ organized by the MEU, MGMCRI held at SBV campus from 18. 08.
2016 to 20. 08. 16.
418. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD,
Dr. G Mangala, Associate professor, Dr. Bhavani,
Dr. Vaishali Kotasthane, Dr. Roopa, Dr. Mathumithra, Assistant Professors, Dept. of Pathology
attended workshop on “ Professionalism” in National conference on changing Trends in Health Professions Education”, held at MGMCRI, Pondicherry between 19. 08. 16 & 20. 08. 16
419. Dr. Arun Kumar, R. Asst. Prof, Dr. Siva Ranganathan Green, Asst. Prof, Dr. K. Jeyapalan,
Professor, Dr. Arthi, Asst. Prof, Dr. Kalirathiname, Associate Professor,
Dr. K. Jayasingh, Professor, Dr. Hariharan, Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine
attended National conference on ‘Changing trends in Health Professions Education’ organized by SBV AHEAD, SBV University, Puducherry between 19. 08. 16 & 20. 08. 16.
420. Dr. Seetesh Professor and Head, Dr. SunitaSamal, Professor, Dr. Pallavee P, Professor,
Obstetrics & Gynecology attended National conference on changing trends in health professional
education (NC-CTHPE-2016) at MGMCRI between 19. 08. 16& 20. 08. 16.
421. Dr. Seetesh Ghose, attended the Workshop on ‘Professionalism’ and Workshop on Clinical Skill in Digital Era and Dr. SunitaSamal, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology attended the
Workshop on Problem learners on 19. 08. 16, SBV University, at the National conference on
changing trends in health professional education (NC-CTHPE-2016), Pondicherry.
422. Dr. G. Mangala, Associate Professor, department of Pathology, attended the National
conference on Changing trends in Health Professions Education organised by SBVUbetween 19. 08.
16 & 20. 08. 16 at Pondicherry and actively participated in the workshop on ‘Mentoring and
feedback’ as well as workshop on ‘Professionalism’
423. Dr. Satish Kumar, Professor & Head, Dr. Baskar R, Professor, Dr. Pramod Kumar GN, Dr.
Dhritiman Nath, Associate Professors, Department of Forensic Medicine attended National
conference on “Changing trends in Health Professions Education” held at MGMCRI, Pondicherry between 19. 08. 16 & 20. 08. 16.
424. Dr. AnandrajVaithy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, participated health camp
conducted by Indian Medical Association (Pondicherry branch) at Vanurtaluk in August and
rendered laboratory related services.
425. Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor, participated in a Workshop on ‘Professionalism’, while, Dr. J. Sahithyaa, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine participated in a ‘Workshop on
Clinical skills in Digital Era’ & Workshop on ‘Professionalism’ at the National Conference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education at MGMCRI held from 18. 08. 2016 to 20. 08.
2016.
426. Dr. P. Karthikeyan Professor and Head, Dr. Vijayasundaram,
Associate Professor, Department of ENT attended “Master Class Live Surgical Workshop” conducted by
Dr. Vijayendra & Dr. Mahadevaiah between 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16 at Hotel La Shangiri,
Bangalore.
427. Dr. AnandrajVaithy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, attended research
methodology training and biostatistics between 20. 08. 16 and 21. 08. 16 at Chanre Health Care Pvt.
Limited.
428. Dr. Manimekalai. K, HOD, Dr. Karthik J Salwe and Dr. Padmavathi. S, Associate
Professors, Dr. Johan Pandian and Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professors, Department of
Pharmacology, attended a Conference on “Trends in Medical Education”, organized by MEU, MGMCRI, between 25. 08. 16 and 26. 08. 16.
429. Dr. Deepak David and Dr. Vasudevan T, Asst. Professors, Department of Urology attended
a CME in Jaipur, ‘Uroscope’ between 26. 08. 16 and 27. 08. 16 organized by a pharmaceutical company. About 150 faculties were invited and scientific discussion on recent advances in urology
was the main focus.
430. Dr. K. Jayasingh, Dr. K. Jeyapalan, Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Dr. Hariharan, Dr. Kalirathiname, Dr. M.
Narayanan, Dr. Siva Ranganathan Green, Dr. Arun kumar . R, Dr. Tamilarasan,
Dr. Arun Kumar . A, Dr. S. Shobna, Dr. Sabarirajan, Dr. Sudarsan, Dr. Vijay Anandaraj, Dr. Kalai Mani, Dr.
S. S. Siva, Dr. Sakthi Suganya, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Lal, Dr. Tumbanatham, Dr. Jose Devasia, Dr. Karthik, Dr.
Deyagarasan, Dr. Vel Murugan, Dr. . Tony Mathew, Faculty members, Department of General Medicine
attended CME programme on “An approach to common Rheumatological disorders “ organized by the department of Medicine with Dr. I . Venkatesh . M. D., D. M, Consultant Rheumatologist as the Speaker
from AVMCH, Puducherry on 31. 08. 2016
431. Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj, Associate Professor, Mr Vasanthan, Assistant Professor and Dr.
Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology, attended conference on “Visual Electrophysiology and its Diagnostic Applications” on 02. 09. 16 held at Karpaga Vinayga Institute of Medical Science & Research Center, Kanchipuram
432. Dr. A. Mossadeq, Prof & Head, Dr. S, Joseph Philipraj, Prof, Dr. Kalyanaraman Kone,
Associate Prof, Dr. Vasudevan T, Dr. Deepak David, Asst. Professors, Department of Urology
attended National Conference on distance education at Pondicherry University between 08. 09. 16
and 9. 09. 16.
433. Dr. J. Anbalagan, Professor, Anatomy attended the State level Anatomy Conference held
between 23. 09. 16 and 24. 09. 2016 at Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chrompet,
Chennai.
434. Dr. Jeetendra Behera, Senior Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology attended Basic and
Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy between 09.09.16 and 11.09.16 at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
435. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Rani, Associate
Professor, Dr. Kusha, Associate Professor, Dr. Sameera Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Dr.
Sripriya, Associate Professor, Dr. Dewan Roshan Singh, Associate Professor, Dr. Antony John
Charles, Assistant Professor, Dr. Jaya, Assistant Professor Dr. Gayatri, Assistant Professor Dr.
Annie, Assistant Professor Dr. Indubala, Assistant Professor Dr. Sreedhar Reddy, Assistant
Professor Dr. ArchanaAreti, Senior Resident, Dr. Senthil, Senior Resident Dr. Vivek, Senior
Resident Dr. Siyam, Senior Resident participated 4th edition of ISA Meet Research Day
Celebration held on 10. 09. 16 at Hotel Athithi, Puducherry.
436. Dr. S. Karthi, & Dr. Kalaimani, Asst. Professors, Department of General Medicine, attended
“ECG – Basics and beyond” advanced ECG Course conducted by Dept. of Electrophysiology & Pacing of Madras Medical MISSION, Chennai on 11. 09. 2016.
437. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Dr. Vaishali Kotasthane, Department of
Pathology, attended 4th SAARC Academy of Cytology and Histopathology 2016-Pre- conference
CME on ‘Breast Pathology’ held at BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal on 16. 09. 16.
438. Dr. Lopamudra B John, Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology attended Rockfert
workshop and conference at Trichy on 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
439. Dr. A. Mossadeq, Prof & Head, Dr. S, Joseph Philipraj, Prof, Dr. Vasudevan T, Dr. Deepak
David from Dept of Urology attended the 21st Annual conference of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry
association of Urologists (TAPASUCON) held at Yercaud, Salem held between 17. 09. 16 and
18. 09. 16.
440. Dr. Manimekalai. K, HOD, Dr. Karthik J Salwe and Dr. Padmavathi. S, Associate
Professors, Dr. Johan Pandian and Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professors, from the
Department of Pharmacology, attended a CME, in IMA Hall, Cuddalore on “Cancers – where rays
have a say and Knives have a cutting edge”, organized by IMA, Cuddalore and Apollo Cancer
Institutes, Teynampet, Chennai on 18. 09. 16 at 7. 00PM.
441. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Dr. Vaishali Kotasthane, Department of
Pathology, attended 4th SAARC Academy of Cytology and Histopathology 2016 - International
conference held at BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal on 17. 09. 16 and 18. 09. 16.
442. Dr. Vimal Raj. R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended
GXcerpts 2016, conducted by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, held in Chennai on 22. 9. 16.
443. Dr. Antony John Charles, Assistant Professor, & Dr. Archana Areti, Senior Resident,
Department of Anaesthesiology, participatedas a delegate on 6th National Conference of Academy
of Regional Anaesthesia of India (AORA India – 2016) held at Marriott Hotel & Convention
Centre, Hyderabad from 23. 09. 16 to 25. 09. 16.
444. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology participated in CME on
Urogynaecology at JIPMER 25. 09. 16.
445. Dr. S. JosephPhilipraj, Professor, Department of Urology attended National conference on
“Emerging Challenges and Prospects in Distance education” conducted by DDE Pondicherry University on Sept 2016.
446. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Professor & Head, Dr. P. Pallavee Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
attended CME in Urogynocology on 25. 09. 16 at JIPMER, Puducherry
447. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Dr.
Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor & Dr. Ashwinth Jothy, Assistant Professor, Department of
Psychiatry attended CHETPSYCON 2016 – conference titled “Essentials in General Hospital Psychiatry” organized by Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu on 28. 09. 16.
448. Dr. Abhijit V. Boratne, Associate Professor, Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Dr. Jayaramachandran S,
Dr. J. Sahithyaa, Dr. A. Suguna, Dr. A. Surekha, Assistant Professors, Community Medicine,
participated in a State level CME on Rabies at IGMC & RI on 28. 09. 16.
449. Dr. SunitaSamal, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology attended Workshop on ‘Role of ultrasonography in infertility and early pregnancy’, conducted by Mediscan on 29. 09. 16, CUSP
2016, Chennai.
450. Dr. SunitaSamal, Professor, Dr. Pallavee P, Professor, Dr. RupalSamal, Asst Professor,
Obstetrics & Gynecology attended the 15th South Asian regional conference on Clinical
Ultraonography Practice conducted by Mediscan in Chennai on 29. 09. 16 and 30. 09. 16.
451. Prof. K. Surendra Menon, HOD, Prof. R. Pajanivel, Dr. Vimal Raj. R, Assistant Professor,
and the postgraduates from the department of Pulmonary Medicine attended the ‘Respiratory Science Master Class Webinar’ on 30. 9. 16 regarding ‘Role of Formoterol/Budesonide Maintenance & Reliever Regimen in prevention of Asthma exacerbations’. Dr. Ruby Pawankar (Nippon University, Japan) and Dr. Himanshu Garg (Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon) participated as
Resource persons. This programme was conducted by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
452. Dr. R. Arunkumar, Asst. Professor, Department of General Medicine attended CME &
Workshop on Neurology, NEWRON ’16, organized by Dept. of General Medicine, Sri Manakula
Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry.
453. Dr. Mohamed Hanifah, Professor, Department of General Medicine attended State level
Conference CHETMEDICON 2016 on “Recent advances in Infectious diseases”, organized by Dept. of General Medicine at Chettinad hospitals & Research Institute, Kelambakkam,
Kanchipuram.
454. Dr. S. Karthi, Asst. Professor, Department of General Medicine attended Education
programme on ‘IBS in India: Shifting Paradigms in management’ conducted by The John Hopkins
School of Medicine.
455. Webinar:During the third quarter of 2016, the Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical
Care Medicine organized a webinar on:Evidence Based use of antibiotics in Sepsis : Current
Controversies by Dr. SubhashTodi, New definitions in Sepsis by Dr. J Divatia, and the sessions
were moderated by Dr. Rajesh Chawla. All postgraduates & Faculty members from
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine attended
456. Dr.Vijay J, MS MRCS DNB (General Surgery ), MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery), Associate
Professor of Plastic Surgery , attended training course for hair transplant in February at MEDISPA
at Jaipur held from 07.02.2016 to 12.02.2016.
457. Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the
SIDCER Survey, JIPMER 2016, as a Survey trainee for 3 days from 3.10.16 to 5.10.16 held at
JIPMER.
458. Dr.Manimekalai.K, HOD and Dr. Mirunalini. R, Assistant Professor Department of
Pharmacology attended Elsevier Author Workshop 2016, on 6.10.16 held at Accord Hotel,
Puducherry.
459. Prof. C.P. Ganesh Babu, Department of General Surgery attended IASYCON 2016 held in
Coimbatore from 6.10.16 to 9.10.16.
460. Dr. Vaithiyanathan and Dr. Suguna, Assistant Professors, Community Medicine attended a
MEU workshop on ‘Learning Objective writing’ on 07.10.2016
461. Dr.S.Kalaimani, Dr. Sakthi Suganya, Dr. Tony Mathew Kadavanu, Asst .Professors, and Dr.
K. Sudharsan, Senior resident, Department of General Medicine attended a work shop on Setting
the learning objectives on 07.10.2016 at ME Unit, MGMCRI.
462. Dr. Umadevi, Faculty member, Department of Microbiology attended a workshop on
“Academic Leadership” MEDUCON- 2016, organised by MEU, JIPMER & Alumini association
NTTC,JIPMER held on 13.10.2016 JIPMER, Pondicherry.
463. Dr Maithili Karpaga Selvi N and Dr. Sripradha, Tutors, Department of Biochemistry,
participated Hands on workshop on “Basic and Applied Bioinformatics for Clinical Genomics” conducted by CIDRF, SBV 14.10.16.
464. Prof. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Dr. Niranjan, Associate Professor, Department of
Biochemistry, participated in National at MEDUCON-2016, organized by NTTC, JIPMER,
Puducherry 14.10.16.
465. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine attended MEDUCON
2016- National Conference on Medical Education at JIPMER on 14.10.16
466. Dr. Namratha K Bhosale, Dr. Valentina .Y, Faculty members, Department of Microbiology
attended CME on, “Automation in Microbiology-an advantage for physicians”, conducted by SVMC&RC, Puducherry under the auspices of IAMM-Puducherry Chapter, on 14.10.16.
467. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the CME on “The Medical Education Conference 2016 (MEDUCON 2016)” in JIPMER on 14.10.2016.
468. Dr. S. Avudaiappan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in
“IPSOCON 2016” 49th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – South Zone Branch held
at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park from 14.10.16 to 16.10.16.
469. Dr.Vijay J, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery attended the training program on Cranio
maxillofacial Surgeries at Mumbai, held from 14.10.16 to 16.10.16.
470. Dr. Arun kumar, Dr.S.Kalaimani, Asst .Professors, Department of General Medicine
attended “PAGE’ – CME programme on Gastroenterology at IGMC&RI, Pondicherry, on
15.10.2016.
471. Dr. Abhijith V Bortane, Associate Professor,
Dr. Vaithiyanathan, Dr.Jayaramachandran S, Dr. Suguna and Dr. Surekha, Assistant Professors,
Community Medicine participated in CME Programme on Surveillance of Measles and Polio on
15.10.2016 at JIPMER.
472. Dr. Arul VijayaVani S, Asst Prof., Mrs. V. Mohana Valli, Tutor, Department of Biochemistry,
participated in Workshop quality management system and internal audit in medical labs as per ISO 15189-
2012 organized by Department of Biochemistry in collaboration of ‘HELP 360’, New Delhi at MEU, MGMCRI from 19.10.16 to 22.10.16.
473. Dr. Sunita Samal, Dr.Sendhil Coumary, Professors of O&G and Dr. RupalSamal, Asst.
Professor O&G attended a CME on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding conducted by OGSP Pondicherry
on 16.10.16.
474. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Faculty member, Department of Microbiology attended workshop on
“State Measles/Rubella case-based surveillance transitioning workshop” at Puducherry organized
by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India & WHO were granted two days
from 18.10.2016 to 19.10.2016.
475. Dr. Pramodhini, Dr. Pravin Charles M.V, Dr. Namratha K Bhosale, Dr. Valentina .Y, and
Dr. Prabha, Faculty members, Department of Microbiology attended workshop on “Training programme on Laboratory Quality system & Internal Audit as per IS/ISO: 15189 organized by
HELP in Department of Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute ,
Pondicherry, from 19.10.16 to 22.10.16.
476. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended International Meet
with Prof.Eric Bateman a TOT Meeting on “SMART Therapy” in Asthma, held at Hotel Radisson Blu, Chennai, on 20.10.16.
477. Dr. Madanmohan, Professor & Head, Dr.K.Jai Ganesh, Professor, Mr. Vasanthan, Assistant
Professor,
Dr. Selvakumar, and Mr. Uthiravelu, Tutors, Department of Physiology attended the National level
CME “Healthy Ageing” conducted on 21.10.16 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry.
478. Dr. R. Kalaivani, Faculty member, Department of Microbiology attended CME on restrict
Review & Renew antibiotics” organised by department of Microbiology
at PIMS on 22.10.16.
479. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dr. HemanthKumar, Professor, Dr. Rani, Dr.
Kusha, Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar, Dr. Sripriya, Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professors, Dr.
Antony John Charles, Dr. Gayatri Mishra, Dr. Annie Sheeba, Dr. Indubala, Assistant Professors, Dr.
ArchanaAreti, Dr. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Vivek, Dr. SiyamSundar, Senior Residents, Department of
Anaesthesiology, participated a ISA Puducherry PG Meet 5th edition on Interpretation of
Capnography and Spirometry organized by Dept. of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI associated with
ISA Puducherry Branch at Hotel Athithi on 22.10.2016.
480. Dr. Arun kumar, Dr. Tony Mathew Kadavanu, and Dr. Sakthi Suganya, Asst Professors,
Department of General Medicine attended a CME- Infectious diseases update at JIPMER,
Pondicherry on 22.10.16.
481. Dr. A.Thumbanatham, Asst Professor, Department of General Medicine attended a CME-
Infectious diseases update at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 22.10.16.
482. Prof. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Dr. Niranjan G, Dr. M. Sathish Babu, Associate
Professors, Dr. R. Reeta, Asst Prof., Mrs. V.MohanaValli, Tutor attended conference CLINICON-
2016, Trichy, Tamil Nadu on 23.10.2016.
483. Dr.Pallavee P, Professor of O&G attended CME on Fetal Imaging at AVMC, Puducherry on
3.11.16.
484. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine attended ‘International seminar on Endocrinological disorders’ organized by Dept of Pharmacology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 03.11.16.
485. Dr.Pallavee, Dr,SunitaSamal Professors of O&G Dr.Lopamudra B John, Assoc. Professor
O&G and Dr.Rupal Samal, Asst. Professor, O&G attended the International Seminar on endocrine
disorders on 3.11.16 at MGMCRI.
486. Prof. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Dr. M. Sathish Babu Associate Professor, Dr. R.
Reeta, Dr. S. Arul Vijaya Vani, Asst Profs., Mrs. V. MohanaValli, Dr Maithili Karpaga Selvi N and
Dr.Sripradha Tutors, Department of Biochemistry, attended International Seminar on
Endocrinological disorders, organized by Department
of Pharmacology, MGMCRI, on 3.11.16.
487. Dr.Tridip Dutta Baruah, Dr.Balasubramanian, Dr.Kannan.R, Dr.Saravana kumar.S,
Dr.Ganesh Babu C.PDr.Mugilan, Dr.Vinoth S and Dr.R.Durai, Faculty, Department of Surgery,
attended Endoscopy Fellowship Training Course in Erode (EFIAGES 2016) from 3rd November to
5th November 2016. from 3.11.16 to 6.11.16.
488. Dr. Soundararajan, Faculty, Pediatrics Department attended International seminar on
endocrinology disorders held at MGMCRI on 03.11.2016.
489. Dr.S.S.Bakshi, Assistant professor attended Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head
and Neck Surgery, “International Seminar on Endocrinological Disorders” on 3.11.2016 at MGMCRI, Pondicherry.
490. Dr. Aarthi A, Dr. Tony Mathew Kadavanu,
Dr. J Thamilarasan, and Dr.S.Kalaimani, Asst Professors, Dr. K. Sudharsan, Senior resident,
Department of General Medicine attended a seminar on Endocrine disorders on 03.11.2016 at
MGMCRI, organized by the department of Pharmacology.
491. Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy and Dr. Mirunalini. R Department of Pharmacology attended the
CME DRIVE 2016, on 6.11.16 organized by the Diabetes Research Foundation, Puducherry at
Shenbagha Hotel, Puducherry.
492. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Annie
Sheeba, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Archana, Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology,
attended as a delegate on 5th Annual CME & Workshop (IGAP-2016) organized by Department
of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, IGMCRI and ISA-Puducherry State Branch on 5.11.16 and
6.11.16.
493. Under the aegis of Urological society of India, Continuing Urological education programme
in memory of Prof.H.S. Bhat was conducted in Puttaparthy on 07.11.2016. It was attended by
Dr.A.Mossadeq (Prof & HOD), Dr. S, Joseph Philipraj (Prof), DrVasudevan T, Dr. Deepak,
Asst.Professors, department of Urology.
494. Dr. Tony Mathew Kadavanu, and Dr.S.Kalaimani, Asst.Professors, Department of General
Medicine attended CME on Translational Medicine in Diabetes on 10.11.2016 at MGMCRI.
495. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended a CME on
“Translational Medicine in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus” organized by the Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI on 10.11.2016.
496. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and
Neck Surgery and Dr.Joseph Philipraj, Professor of Urology, attended a “Workshop on MCI Revised Basic Course and ATCOM Module Workshop” at JIPMER, Pondicherry, as delegates on 07.11.2016 and 10.11.2016.
497. Dr. Suguna.A and Dr. Surekha.A ,Assistant Professors, Community Medicine participated in
MEU- Micro Teaching Programme on 10.11.2016 at MGMCRI.
498. Dr. Madanmohan, Professor & Head, Dr. Nikhilesh Singh, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr Devi R
Nithiya, Asst. Professors,Mr. Uthiravelu, Tutor, Physiology dept., attended the National level CME
“Translational Medicine in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus”, conducted on 10.11.16 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
499. Dr.S.S.Bakshi, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Surgery attended “Translational Medicine in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus” on 10.11.2016 at MGMCRI, Pondicherry.
500. Prof. T.K.Dutta, Department of General Medicine attended 57th Annual conference of
Indian Society of Haematology, Blood Transfusion at Jaipur on 10.11.16 to 13.11.16.
501. Prof. S. Gopalakrishan, Professor, Dr. S.S.Bakshi, Assistant Professor, Department of
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended “ENT CARE 2016 Airway Management - An Overview” on 11.11.2016 at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai.
502. Dr. K Srikanth, Professor and HOD, Dr. KN Jha, Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr. AR
Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor, Dr. N Swathi, Associate Professor, Department of
Ophthalmology attended the Conference “PHACO EXCEL 2016 – Excellence in Cataract Surgery” as delegates held at Aravind eye Hospital, Pondicherry on 12.11.2016 & 13.11.2016.
503. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD and Dr. Mirunalini. R, Assistant Professor, Department of
Pharmacology attended a Guest Lecture on “Psychiatric Genetics”, in CIDRF, on 14.11.16.
504. All Faculties, Department of Psychiatry, participated the SAF Guest Lecture titled “Recent advances in psychiatric genetics” by Dr. Krishnamoorthy R, INSERM, Paris on 14.11.2016.
505. Dr Ramesh R, HOD, Department of Biochemistry, participated in the e-learning course
conducted by MEU India group on 15.11.16.
506. Dr. J Thamilarasan, Senior resident, Department of General Medicine attended Annual
conference of Research society for the study of Diabetes in India at HICC, Hyderabad, from
18.11.16 to 20.11.16.
507. Dr. K. Sudharsan, Senior resident, Department of General Medicine attended Annual
conference of Research society for the study of Diabetes in India at HICC, Hyderabad, from
18.11.16 to 20.11.16.
508. Rajkumar M., Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a workshop
on “Application of Digital Technology in Medical & Social Sciences Research” conducted by SDS Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Chennai on 26.11.16 & 27.11.16.
509. Dr. Soundararajan, Dr.Anup, Dr.Manju, Dr.Lalitha, Faculty, Pediatrics Department, attended
workshop on development: Cradles to crayons and beyond held
at AVMC on 27.11.2016.
510. Dr.SunitaSamal, Professors of O&G Dr.Rupal Samal, Dr.Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr.Setu
Rathod and Dr.Madhusmita, Asst. Professor O&G attended a Live Laparoscopy workshop at
MGMCRI relayed from Indore India on 27.11.16.
511. Dr. B.R. Nagaraj, Professor and HOD, Department of Radiology attended the Inauguration
of District branch of IRIA at Davangere on 28.11.16.
512. Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the
Monthly CME’s in Cuddalore IMA for the months from October and November, 2016 held at IMA Hall, Cuddalore.
513. Dr. Pruthu T K has participated in RNTCP South Zone-2 Zonal Task Force- 2016 on
01.12.2016 and 02.12.2016 at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science, Puducherry.
514. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD and Dr. Mirunalini. R Assistant Professor, Department of
Pharmacology attended the CME on Commemoration of World Diabetes Day - Speaker Dr.
Sadhish Kumar Kamalanathan, Endocrinologist, JIPMER, organized by the Department of
Medicine, MGMCRI.
515. Dr. Manimekalai. K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology attended and issued the awards for
the Prize winners of the Quiz competition for AIDS day, organized by the Department of
Community Medicine, MGMCRI.
516. Dr.A.Mossadeq (Prof & HOD), Dr. S, Joseph Philipraj (Prof), DrVasudevan T, Dr. Deepak,
Asst.Professors, department of Urology attended a CME on ‘Clinical discussion on Ca Prostate Mollecular biology, androgen deprivation therapy, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy’held at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 04.12.2016.
517. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Department of
Anaesthesiology, attended a workshop on “Authentic Assessment of Graduate Outcomes” held at MEU, MGMCRI on 05.12.2016 and 08.12.2016.
518. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Associate Professors Dr. Kartik J. Salwe& Dr. Padmavathi.S,
Department of Pharmacology attended the Authentic assessment
of graduate outcomes on 5.12.16 & 8.12.16 at MGMCRI
519. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor & Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B., Professor, Department of
Psychiatry, attended workshop titled “Authentic Assessment of Graduate Outcomes” in MEU Lecture Hall, MGMCRI on 5.12.2016 & 08.12.2016.
520. Dr. K.S. Seetha, Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Dr. Umadevi, Faculty members, Department of
Microbiology attended Workshop on Real Time PCR technique in Biomedical research,
conducted by SBV on 08.12.2016 & 10.12.2016.
521. Dr. K.S. Seetha, Faculty members, Department of Microbiologyattended CME on sleep
disordered breathing – A medical and surgical overview on 9.12.16 at MGMCRI.
522. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Dr. Johan Pandian J, Dr. Mirunalini R and Dr. Uma
Narayanamurthy, faculty, Department of Pharmacology attended the CME on Sleep Disordered
Breathing, A Medical and Surgical overview, jointly organized by the Department of Pulmonary
Medicine and Otorhinolaryngology, MGMCRI
on 9.12.16.
523. Dr. Soundararajan, Faculty, Pediatrics Department attended CME on “Sleep Disordered Breathing – A Medical and Surgical Overview” organized by Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Department of Otorhinolaryngology at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 09.12.2016.
524. Dr.Jayaramachandran S, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine has participated in Sleep
Disordered Breathing - A Medical & Surgical Overview on 09.12.2016 held
at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
525. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst. Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy participated as a
delegate at the CME on “Sleep Disordered Breathing - A Medical and Surgical Review” jointly organized by the departments of Pulmonary Medicine and ENT, held on 09.12.2016
at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
526. Dr. Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor of Physiology attended the National level CME on
“Sleep disordered breathing- A medical and surgical overview jointly organized by Dept of
Pulmonary Medicine and Department of otorhinolaryngology on 9.12.16
at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
527. Dr. Jaya, and Dr.Indubala, Assistant Professors, Dr. BalasubramaniamAnusha, Senior
Resident Department of Anaesthesiology, attend as a delegate on CME on “Sleep Disordered Breathing – A Medical and Surgical Overview” organized by Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Department of Otorhinolaryngology at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 09.12.2016.
528. Dr. P.Dhivya, Asst .Professor, Department of General Medicine attended CME Programme
on Obstructive sleep apnoea jointly organized by the departments of Pulmonary Medicine and ENT,
held on 09.12.2016 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
529. Dr. Gayatri Mishra, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, has attended as a
delegate on TMC National Conference on “The Difficult Airway” TMC-DAC-2016 organized by
Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain, at Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai from
09.12.2016 to 11.12.2016.
530. Dr.A.A. Rajamani, Department of Orthopaedics attended as a faculty in 61st Annual
conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association, from12.12.16 to 17.12.16.
531. Dr.Satish Kumar, Professor & Head, Dr.Dhritiman Nath, Associate Professor Dr.Prasanna P,
Tutor of Forensic Medicine attended CME (1st MEDICO – JURIDIQUE 2016) on “Insights on Current Medicolegal Issues” organized by Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, IGMCRI, Pondicherry on 17.12.16.
532. Prof. R. Kannan, Assoc.Prof, Department of General Surgery attended ASICON conference
in the month of December 2016, held in Mysore
533. Dr. Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor of Physiology attended the International level
workshop on “Techniques in physiological science” for SAARC nations organized by Department of Physiology held at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi from 20.12.16 to 22.12.16.
534. Dr. Arul VijayaVani S, Asst. Professor, Department of Biochemistry, participated in
“Workshop in aligning objectives to learning and assessment” conducted by MEU, MGMCRI.
535. Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Dr. Padmavathi. S, Dr. Johan Pandian. J,Dr. Mirunalini. R, Dr. Uma
Narayanamurthy and
Dr. SabariAnandh, faculty, Department of Pharmacology attended the CME on Translational
Medicine, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI.
MISCELLANY
536. Dr. KulkarniSweta, Assistant Professor, Mr. V. KuzhandaiVelu, Mrs. R. Sathiya, Mrs. V.
MohanaValli Tutors and Mr. M. Lenin, Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, completed
ICMR Online Course entitled “Health Research Fundamentals”.
537. Dr. Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology, completed following national online
courses viz: Health Research Fundamentals: NPTEL online course by NIE.ICMR, a 3 month (20
hour) course, Introduction to Research: NPTEL online course by IIT Madras, a 2 month (10 hour)
course, Psychiatry – an overview: NPTEL online course by IIT Kanpur, a 2 month (10 hour) course,
Human molecular genetics: NPTEL online course by IIT Kanpur, a 2 month (10 hour) course
538. Dr. Richa Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, completed an international
online course titled “Instructional Methods in Health Profession Education” offered by University of Michigan on 3. 07. 16.
539. Prof. SunithaSamal, Obstetrics & Gynecology completed training on Advanced ART Course
for clinicians, from
22. 08. 16 to 10. 09. 16 at International Institute for Training and Research in Reproductive Health,
Bangalore.
540. Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head and Mr. V. Kuzhandai Velu, Department of
Biochemistry tutor has completed International Advanced Diploma in Stem Cell and Regenerative
Medicine, August 2016.
541. Dr. AnandrajVaithy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, has completed
certificate course in LQMS at Miothospital, Chennai .
542. The Department of Pharmacology during third quarter has reported 46 ADR reports
through mail to the Regional Pharmacovigilance Monitoring Centre, JIPMER, Puducherry.
543. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, selected for PGDHPE, SBV course 2016-2017,
while Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, registered for PhD
(Psychology) in SJJT University, Rajasthan.
544. Book Release: Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
released a Tamil poem book - “Nila Mutram” on 25. 09. 16.
545. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst. Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy was the judge for
the Elocution competition on the topic’ National Unity vs Aspirations of the States’ for the UG medical student s on the occasion of National Unity Day “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” held on 05.11.2016 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
546. “Critical Care Unit” from the Anaesthesiology Department has been developed into
“Department of Critical Care Medicine” on 01.10.2016. Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar has been transferred as Assistant Professor in Department of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Sreedhar Reddy has
been transferred as Assistant Professor in Department of Critical Care Medicine.
547. ‘Palliative care inpatient ward” was inaugurated byDr. M.R. Rajagopal, Pallium India, at I block first floor, MGMCRI on 01.12.2016. Dr. Dewan Roshan Sigh, Associate Professor,
Department of Anaesthesiology, is part of Hospital Palliative Care Team.
548. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, presented a Poster and a
paper titled “Risk Factors for Delirium in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome” and was awarded 1st Place for both the sessions at the Intra Collegiate Competition organized by SBV, Pondicherry held
from 02-01-2017 to 06-01-2017.
549. Dr. Manobalan.K (Asst.Prof.), Department of DVL, received “Dr.B.V.Satyanarayana Best Thesis Award” for Best PG Dissertation of the year 2016 in Dermacon14.01.17 in Kolkata.
550. Dr. SunitaSamal was awarded best e poster and Dr. Jagedeeswari Mishra Prize for best e
poster at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology organized by Federation of
Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabad on 26.01.17 to 29.01.17.
551. Dr. AnandrajVaithy, Assistant Professor of Pathology received “Young faculty award” from EET-CRS team at Academic Brilliance Award Ceremony, Noida in January 2017.
552. Dr.R Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine received second prize in
poster presentation in “IMPACT 2017” on “Prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression in relation to spirometric severity in patients with COPD” held in Abu Dhabi between 17.3.2017 and 19.3.2017.
553. Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine won the
third Best Poster Presentation at the Fourth International Management Development Programme-
“Challenges in Management of Lifestyle Diseases” held at SRM University, Chennai from 31.03.17 to 01.04.17.
554. Dr. IndubalaMaurya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, winner for the photo
titled “Anatomical comparison of supraclavicular&costoclavicular approach to brachial plexus” in the 5th Interventional Perioperative Sonography workshop & conference at Max Super Speciality
Hospital, New Delhi conducted by the Indian College of anesthesiologists and the Interventional
Perioperative Sonography Association (IPSA) on 26.02.2017.
555. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology cleared “Indian diploma of regional Anaesthesia’’, conducted by the Indian College of anesthesiologists and the Interventional Perioperative Sonography Association (IPSA).
556. Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Dr. ArchanaAreti Senior Resident Dept. of
Anesthesiology Assistant Professor cleared FUGRA (Fellowship in ultrasound guided regional
anaesthesia) conducted by MGMC,SBV university.
557. r. G.Prabavathy, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy has contributed as Resource
person during 7th Annual State Anaesthesiology Conference of Puducherry “PONCON – 2016” held at MGMCRI on 7.01.17 and 8.01.17.
558. Dr. Suguna A, & Dr. Surekha A Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicine
was a Resource Person at the Workshop on “From Data to Decisions : Statistical Principles for Clinical Decisions” held on 08.01.17 during PONCON- 7th Annual Pondicherry state Conference of
Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
(MGMCRI), Pondicherry.
559. Dr. Narayan. K.A, Professor, & Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor Department of
Community Medicine was the Resource Person at the Workshop on “From Data to Decisions : Statistical Principles for Clinical Decisions” held on 08.01.17 during PONCON- 7th Annual
Pondicherry state Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists at Mahatma Gandhi Medical
College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Pondicherry
560. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine was a Resource
Person at the Workshop on “Efficient, Quality assured Data Entry using EpiData” held between 19.01.17 and 20.01.17 at The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (TOMCHRC),
Bengaluru.
561. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a faculty in
the Hospital Administrators Second Annual Conclave on “Current Challenges in Private Teaching Hospitals” HACON -2017 organized by MGMCRI, on 21.01.2017.
562. Dr.A.A. Rajamani attended as faculty in ASSICON 2017 – 30th Annual Conference of
Association of Spine Surgeons of India between 26.01.17 and 29.01.17, HICC, Hyderabad.
563.
564. Dr. Shashidhara M., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Presented a talk on
“PsychiatricAspects of Vertigo” in CME on “Vertigo Evaluation & Management” at MGMCRI on 28.01.2017.
565. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dept. of anesthesiology was invited as a faculty in
the first “Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Workshop” organized by the Dept. of Pain Medicine, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai on 29.01.2017.
566. Prof.R. Krishnagopal, Orthopedic dept.,attended as faculty in RAPID-2017 28.01.17 in
Rajah Muthiah medical College & Hospital, Chidambaram.
567. Prof TirouAroul, Department of General Surgery was a resourse faculty at the Interns
orientation Programme in Rationale Diagnostic held at MGMCRI on 16.02.2017.
568. Dr. Rani P, Associate Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology was invited as a faculty to take a
part of Live Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Workshop held at MGMCRI on 17.02.2017.
569.
570. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology was invited as a faculty to take a
part of Live Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Workshop held at MGMCRI on 17.02.2017.
571. Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor (Psychology), Department of Psychiatry,
Presented a talk “Psychosocial Aspects of Adolescence” in CME on “Adolescent Gynaecology” organised by Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, MGMCRI on 18.02.2017.
572.
573. Dr. Pallavee P Professors of O&G presented a talk on Precocious Puberty in a CME on
Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized by department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, MGMCRI.
574. Dr. SunitaSamal Professors of O&G presented a talk on Adolescent contraception in a CME
on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized by department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
575. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology was invited to attend Technical
Specification Vetting Committee Meeting at JIPMER on 20.02.2017.
576.
577. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine was a Resource
Person at the Workshop on “Efficient, Quality assured Data Capture and Analysis using EpiData” held from 22.02.17 to 24.02.17 at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVCH),
Pondicherry.
578. Dr.R.Krishnagopal attended as faculty in 6th Annual conference POACON 2017 on
25.02.17 and 26.02.17 held at Hotel Athithi, Pondicherry.
579. Dr. Kalaivani R gave a guest talk: on Nurses lead in fighting infection at SAF (Nursing)
meeting held on 28.02.17 at Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Puducherry.
580. Prof.TirouAroul Department of General Surgery delivered lecture on Virtual ward rounds in
MIST on 3.03.17.
581. Dr.N.Mugunthan,M.S (Anat),DNB (Anat),PhD (Anat)., Professor of Anatomy, MGMC &
RI, has delivered a guest lecture on “Anatomy of facial nerve and its applied aspects” at the Institute of Anatomy, Madras Medical College, Chennai on 03.03.2017.
582. Dr. N. Seetharaman, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine was a
Resource person and spoke on “The Environment and our Microbiome- a public health perspective” at International conference on "Microbiome in Health, Disease and environment" held at MGMCRI
on 03.03.17 & 04.03.17.
583. Dr.Sivaprakash B., Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered an invited talk at the
International Conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” organized by Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF), SBV, Puducherry held on 03.03.2017 &
04.03.2017.
584. Dr. R. Ramesh Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry delivered Guest lecture of
Macro uses of micro-RNAs with special reference to their application in cardiovascular disease in
National seminar on translational research organized by Department of Biochemistry, JIPMER,
Puducherry on 4.03.17.
585. Dr.Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Professor and HOD, Department of Pathology participated as
Resource person in Training of young teachers-Teaching and training skills for PGS held at
MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 7.03.17 and 21.03.17.
586. Dr.G. Niranjan Associated Professor, Department of Biochemistry participated as a
Resource person in Teaching and training skills for PG`s (TYT) organized by MEU, SBV,
Puducherry on 8.03.17 & 20.03.17.
587. r. Hemanth Kumar, Professor and Dr. Kusha Nag, Associate Professor, Dept. of
anesthesiology conducted Basic Life Support awareness program as a part of “Women’s Day Celebration” at Raj Bhavan on 09.03.17.
588. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
faculty to conduct Coimbatore Anaesthesia Program CAP-2017 “Hands on workshop on Ultrasound
for anaesthesia and perioperative pain” held at Coimbatore organized by ISA Coimbatore City Branch on 12.03.2017.
589. Dr. ArchanaAreti, Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a faculty
to conduct Coimbatore Anaesthesia Program CAP-2017 “Hands on workshop on Ultrasound for anaesthesia and perioperative pain” held at Coimbatore organized by ISA Coimbatore City Branch on 12.03.2017.
590. Dr.Richa Gupta participated as a resource person in session on “small group teaching” at the workshop “Training the young trainers: Teaching and training skills for postgraduate students” conducted for II year postgraduate students by medical education unit (MRU), MGMCRI between
6.03.17 and 15.03.17.
591. Prof.TirouAroul, Department of General Surgery was a Resource faculty for MEU
microteaching session on 15.03.17.
592. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology wasinvited as a faculty to attend
Technical Bid Evaluation Meeting at JIPMER on 16.03.2017.
593. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, was invited as a faculty to attend
Technical Bid Evaluation Meeting at JIPMER on 16.03.2017.
594. Prof.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Surgery was a resource faculty for skill
Demonstration for TYT – programme for PG on 21.03.17.
595. Dr. Mirunalini R, Department of Pharmacology was a Speaker and Resource Person in
“GCP Workshop on Clinical Trials & Bioethics”, session titled “Investigators Roles and Responsibilities”, on 23.03.17, in Library Lecture Hall, MGMCRI, Puducherry.
596. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
faculty to conduct ISAMIDKON 2017 PG Quest & Midterm CME on “ECG Basics and Beyond” and deliver a lecture on “Oxygen Therapy – Devices and Practical Tips” held at Thrissur organized
by ISA Kerala State Chapter on 25.03.2017 and 26.03.2017.
597. Dr. Jayaramachandran S Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine gave a
Guest Lecture on A to Z- about leprosy organized by Scientific & Academic Forum- KGNC on
30.03.17.
598. Dr. Arul VijayaVani Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry deliver guest lecture
on Stress Management in First MBBS organized by SMVMCH, Puducherry on 31.03.17.
599. rof. S.Robinson smile, Prof. M.Ramanathan, Prof. TirouAroul, Dr. K.V.Rajan, Department
of General Surgery, chaired session in the Final Year PG’s attended First JIPMER Surgery Update 2017 on 18.01.17 to 19.01.17.
600. Dr.Joseph Philip raj peer reviewed, chaired and judged Dr.CKPMenon prize paper in
plenary session at the USICON 2017, a National conference under the aegis of Urological society of
India in Mumbai held from 18.1.2017 to 21.01.2017.
601. Prof. Mossadeq chaired session on benign Prostatic Hyperplasia at the USICON 2017,
national conference under the aegis of Urological society of India in Mumbai held from 18.01.17 to
21.01.17.
602. Dr. Syed Habeebullah Professors of O&G chaired a session on pregnancy outcome in post-
transplant patient and coagulaopathy at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology
organized by Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabadfrom 26.01.17
to 29.01.17.
603. Prof. C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Surgery chaired a session in Madurai PG
CME held between 03.02.17 and 05.02.17.
604. Dr.SeeteshGhose Professors & Head of O&G chaired session on AUB in adolescent,
Teenage pregnancy and Psychosocial aspects of Adolescent in a CME on Adolescent Gynecology
held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
605. Dr. Reddi Rani Professors of O&G chaired sessions on Endometriosis and Primary
Amenorrhoea in a CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized by
department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
606. Dr. Syed Habeebullah Professors of O&G chaired sessions on Ovarian tumor in adolescent
and Adolescent contraception, in a CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on
18.02.17 organized by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
607. Dr. SendhilCoumary Professors of O&G, chaired sessions on Endometriosis and Primary
Amenorrhoeain a CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized by
department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
608. Dr. Pallavee P Professors of O&G, chaired sessions on Ovarian tumor in adolescent and
Adolescent contraception, in a CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17
organized by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
609. Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professors of O&G chaired sessions on Precocious Puberty &
STD in adolescent in CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized
by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
610. Dr.K.Jaiganesh ,Professor& Head, Department of Physiology chaired a session at the
National CME on “Role of micro-RNAs and stem cells in cardiac regeneration in diabetic heart
disease” conducted on 28.02.17 at JIPMER, Karaikal.
611. Dr. R. Ramesh Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry Chaired a session in
International Conference titled “MICROBIOME 2017” organized by CIDRF, SBVU, Puducherry on 3.03.17 and 4.03.17.
612. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD & Professor, Department of Pharmacology chaired a session
titled, “Microbiome and Environment”,in the International Conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment”, on 3.03.17, organized by CIDRF, in MGMCRI, Puducherry.
613. 77.
614. Dr. P. Soundararajan, Faculty, Peadiatrics, was the chairperson at the International
conference on Microbiome in health, disease and environment held on 3.03.17 and 4.03.17.
615. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, participated as a Chairperson
at the
616. International Conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” organized by Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF), SBV, Puducherry held on 3.03.17 and
4.03.17.
617. Dr. Sivaprakash B., Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated as a Chairperson in
the 4th International Conference on Music Therapy titled “Music Therapy: Salutogenic Approach to Health” organized by CMTER in SBV on 10.03.2017.
618. Dr. Manimekalai. K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology chaired a session in
PHARMDIACON 2017, titled “Recent Advances in Insulin Therapy of DM”, conductedatBalaji Medical College, Chennai.
619. Dr. Manimekalai. K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology,chaired a session in National
Workshop on “Good Clinical Practices, Bioethics & Conference on Strategies in Conducting
Clinical Trials”, titled “Reporting Serious Adverse Events”, conducted in Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, Sponsored by IMPA, on 24.03.17 and 25.03.17.
620. Dr.KSurendraMenon, Professor & HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine moderated a
case discussion in “RRRR 2017- Ramachandra rapid review in respiratory medicine” on 18.2.17 & 19.2.17 held at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
621. Dr. Syed Habeebullah Professors of O&G was moderator for panel discussion on Poly cystic
ovarian syndrome in a CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17 organized
by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
622. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen was a panel member in the International Symposium of Stake holders
in SCRUB TYPHUS RESEARCH (CDC, ICMR and Manipal University Jointly sponsored) on
20.02.2017.
623. Dr.SeeteshGhose Professors & Head of O&G participated in panel discussion on
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome in CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17
organized by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
624. Prof.C.P.Ganeshbabu , Department of General Surgery moderated panel discussion on
Upper GI bleed in MiST on 03.03.17.
625. Dr.K.V.Rajan, Department of General Surgery participated in panel discussion on Upper GI
Bleed on 03.03.17.
626. Dr. Gayatri Mishra, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, invited as a panelist as a
part of International Women’s Day celebration and CME on Obstetric Anaesthesia for panel discussion - topic on “Labor Analgesia and Post Cesarean Analgesia” held at Hotel Accord organized by ISA Puducherry State Branch on 08.03.17.
627. Dr. Rani, Associate Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, invited as a moderator as a part of
International Women’s Day celebration and CME on Obstetric Anaesthesia for panel discussion -
topic on “Labor Analgesia and Post Cesarean Analgesia” held at Hotel Accord organized by ISA Puducherry State Branch on 08.03.17.
628. Dr. Gunasekaran. D, Faculty, Peadiatrics, was the Judge at the SBV Research week- UG
inter-collegiate poster and podium presentations held on 02.01.17 and 06.01.17.
629. Dr. Gunasekaran. D, Faculty, Peadiatrics, went as an External expert- Technical bid
evaluation committee with the connection of purchase of HFOV and mechanical ventilators,
Department of Pediatrics, JIPMER held on 06.01.17.
630. Dr.Venkatraman J, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology was invited as Judge for
poster sessions for the CME “Treasure Hunt in Pathology” held at Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry on 28.01.17.
631. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, was invited to
judge the elocution competition "CRESCITA 2017" held at KGNC on 06.03.2017 on the topic, "Be
Bold for the change - Women in the Changing World of Work".
632. Dr. N. Seetharaman, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine went as an
External Examiner for Mandia Institute of Medical sciences from Rajiv Gandhi University
of Health Sciences, Karntaka from 02.01.2017 to 07.01.2017.
633. Dr. SunitaSamal , Professor O&G, went as an undergraduate examiner to Adi Chun
ChunGiri Medical College, Mysore from 9.01.17 to 11.01.17.
634. Dr. Pramod Kumar, Associate Professor was invited as an External Examiner (MBBS) at
RGUHS, Vydehi Medical College, Bangalore from 09.01.17 to 11.01.17, at Amrita
Vishwavidhyapeetha AIMS Kochi from 20.01.17 to 24.01.17 and in KUHS (Kerala) at Amala
Institute of Medical Sciences from 20.03.17 to 23.03.17.
635. Dr.DhritimanNath, Associate Professor was invited as an External Examiner (MBBS) at
JJM Medical College, Davangere from 10.01.17 to 12.01.17 and at GovtThiruvannamalai Medical
College, Tamilnadu from 07.03.17 to 11.03.17.
636. Dr. SeeteshGhose,Professor & HOD O&G, went as an undergraduate examiner to SRM
college, Chennai between 13.01.17 and 15.01.17.
637. Prof. Stephen Selvaray, Microbiology went as an M.Sc. in Clinical Virology examiner to
Manipal University, Manipalfrom 19.01.17 to 21.01.17.
638. Dr.Lopamudra, Associate Professor O&G, went as an undergraduate examiner to Mysore
JSS Medical College between 8.02.17 and 10.02.17.
639. Dr.Chandra Philip, Professor, Department of Anatomy, Carried out the University
Assignment , I BDS General Anatomy, January 2017, Practical and Viva-voce Examination as
External examiner on 09.02.17 conducted by Pondicherry University ( a Central University),
Puducherry.
640. Prof.Dr.K.Srikanth, Department of Ophthalmology went to Raja Muthiah Medical College
and Hospital, Chidambaram as external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students from 9.2.17 to 11.2.17.
641. Prof.Dr.K.Srikanth , Department of Ophthalmology went to JIPMER,
PuducherryProf.Dr.K.N.Jha went to Balaji Medical College, Chennai as external examiner for IIIyr
MBBS students from 15.2.17 to 17.2.17.
642. Prof.Dr.K.N.Jha, Department of Ophthalmology went to Balaji Medical College, Chennai as
external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students from 15.2.17 to 17.2.17.
643. Dr. S. Vijayasundaram , ENT went as an examiner for UG university practical exams at PSG
Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore and Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College,
Thoothukudi during February 2017.
644. Dr.S.S.Bakshi , ENT went as an Examiner at Saveetha University, Chennai for UG
university practical exams, from 17.12.17 to 21.12.17
645. Dr.R.Kannan, Department of General Surgery went as External Examiner to Nellore medical
college, for MBBS exam on 18.2.2017 to 20.2.2017.
646. Dr. Lopa B John, Assoc. Professor O&G, went as an Undergraduate examiner to
Government, Thirunelveli Medical College, between 21.02.17 and 23.02.17.
647. Prof. C.P.GaneshBabu, Department of General Surgery MBBS exam inTirunelveliMedical
College, Tirunelveli from 21.02.17 to 23.02.17.
648. Dr. Gunasekaran. D, Faculty, Peadiatrics, went as an MBBS Examiner- For practical/
clinical and oral examinations- Government Villupuram Medical college, Villupuram held on
21.02.2017.
649. Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, Department of Ophthalmology went to Christian Medical College,
Vellore as external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students on 27.2.17 and 28.2.17.
650. Dr. P. Soundararajan, Faculty, Peadiatrics, went as an External Reviewer for PG
dissertations- Annamalai University in February 2017.
651. Prof.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Department of General Surgery went as external examiner for Mock
exam for pg in SriVenkateshwara Medical College and Research Institute on 06.03.2017.
652. Dr. Satish Kumar, Professor and Head, was invited as an External Examiner (MBBS) in
PSG Medical College, Coimbatore from 08.03.17 to 16.03.17.
653. Prof. Mossadeq, Urology was invited as External Evaluator for DNB Urology exams held in
IGGH Pondicherry on 20.3.17and has been selected as one of the members of the panel for framing
M.Ch Urology Question Paper for SRM University on 31.3.17.
654. Dr.M.Chandrasekaran, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery went examiner for the
DNB PG’s IGGGH, Indhira Gandhi Govt. General Hospital, Pondicherry. 655. Dr.N.Swathi, Department of Ophthalmology went to Christian Medical College, Vellore as
external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students on 1.3.17 and 2.3.17.
656. Prof.Dr.K.Srikanth, Department of Ophthalmology went to Thoothukudi Medical College,
Tuticorin as external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students from 1.3.17 to 3.3.17.
657. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, was the
organizing member of the SBV Research Week 2017 conducted by the SBV University under the
chairmanship of Prof.N.Ananthakrishan, Dean of Research and Allied Health Sciences, held from
02.01.2017 to 05.01.2017 at MGMCRI campus.
658. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, was incharge
for the certification counter for the HACON 2017, the Hospital Administrators annual conclave
2017 held on 21.01.2017, on the topic “Current Challenges in Private Teaching Hospitals”. 659. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, was the
organizing member for the 4th International Conference of Music Therapy, themed "Music
Therapy: Salutogenic Approach to Health" that was held on 10.03.2017 at the MGMCRI .
660. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, was the
'Convenor' of Literary and Debate for the MGMCRI cultural fest - 'Talentia -2017' and for the
Intercollegiate cultural fest - 'SPECTRA 2017' held from 15.03.17 to 17.03.17 and from 28.03.17 to
31.03.17 respectively.
661. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, conducted the
MedMasters Inter collegiate Quiz competition on 28.03.17 as a Quiz Master. Around forty teams
participated from different Medical Colleges of Pondicherry and five of them got selected for the
finals.
662. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT conducted the inauguration of sports event at
“SPECTRA 2017” held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry from 28.03.17 to 31.03.17.
663. Dr.A.N.Uma,Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, working as the
member editor / executive Editor since 2008, has now been elevated as the Editor-in-chief of the
SBV Newsletter, 'The Chronicle' during the last quarter of 2016.
664. Dr. Raj Kumar Patil, Prof, Community Medicine, MGMCRI, NAAC, coordinator and
Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Dept. of Anatomy and Editor, The Chronicle, was the
member of the ‘AAA Audit at MGMCRI on 13.4.2017. 665. Dr.S.Josephphilipraj was awarded Urological Society of India Teacher Travelling
Fellowship award at the USICON 2017, a National conference under the aegis of Urological society
of India in Mumbai held from 18.1.2017 to 21.01.2017.
666. Dr. SunitaSamal Dr. Pallavee P and Dr. SendhilCoumary Professors of O&G received
FICOG (Fellow of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) degree from Indian College of
Obstetrics and Gynecology in a convocation held during 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics
Gynecology organized by Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabad
on 28.01.17.
667. Dr. Shanmugasamy. K, Assoc.Prof. of Pathology completed “Six months certified course in
oncopathology” in Tata Medical Centre, Mumbai. From Sep 2016 to Feb 2017. 668. Dr. Suguna A, & Dr. Surekha A, faculty, Community Medicine has completed a course on
Basics of Health economics (Facilitated) conducted by World Bank from January to February,
2017.
669. Dr. SurekhaA& Dr. Suguna A, faculty, Community Medicine has completed a course on
Micro-planning for immunization conducted by WHO and UNICEF from January to February,
2017.
670. Dr. Shanmugasamy K, Assoc.Prof. of Pathology completed “Basic course in Medica l
Education with workshop on AT COM module” from 14.03.17 to 17.03.17 at NTTC, JIPMER, Pondicherry.
671. Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Genetic Lab, Dept. of Anatomy, presented a
poster titled, "MUSICOGENETICS" at the SBV Research Week 2017 conducted by the SBV
University under the chairmanship of Prof.N.Ananthakrishan, Dean of Research and Allied Health
Sciences, held from 02.01.2017 to 05.01.2017 at MGMCRI campus.
672. MrVasanthan S, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, presented oral paper titled
“Effect of overnight sleep deprivation on autonomic function test and perceived stress in young healthy medical professionals” in the international conference on “Stress, yoga and mind body medicine (SYMMEDCON -2017) held on 2.01.17 and 3.01.17 at Sri Ramachandra Medical College
and Research Institute.
673. DrSobana R, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, presented oral paper titled
“Musically express your emotions and thoughts for success” in the international conference on “Stress, yoga and mind body medicine (SYMMEDCON -2017) held on 2.01.17and 3.01.17 at Sri
Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute.
674. Dr. Madhumitra.T, Asst.Prof, Department of Pathology presented Poster titled
“Extraskeletalmesenchymalchondrosarcoma- a case report” presented in IAPM conference held at Salem on 25.01.17.
675. Dr. SeeteshGhose Professors & HOD of O&G presented a E poster on Giant dermoid cyst –
an unusual presentation at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology organized by
Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabad from 26.01.17to 29.01.17.
676. Dr. SunitaSamal Professors of O&G presented a E poster on common tumour in uncommon
location at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology organized by Federation of
Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabadfrom 26.01.17to 29.01.17.
677. Dr. Pallavee P Professors of O&G presented a E poster on post caesarean vesico uterine
fistula – a rare entity becoming common at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology
organized by Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabadfrom
26.01.17to 29.01.17.
678. Dr. SendhilCoumary Professors of O&G presented a paper on premenstrual syndrome at
60th All India Conference of Obstetrics Gynecology organized by Federation of Obstetrics &
Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabadfrom 26.01.17to 29.01.17.
679. Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professors of O&G presented a paper on outcome of clinical
hypothyroidism in pregnancy a case control study at 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics
Gynecology organized by Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at
Ahemadabadfrom 26.01.17to 29.01.17.
680. Dr. Madhumitra T, Asst.Prof, Department of Pathology presented Poster titled “Evaluation of platelet indices uin acute coronary syndrome and diabetic mellitus” in CME-Treasure hunt in
pathology held at Sri Venkateshwara medical college, Puducherry on 28.01.17.
681. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and
Neck Surgery gave a talk on “Practical approach to a patient with vertigo” at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, on 28.01.2017.
682. Dr.M.Chandrasekaran, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery presented a paper in
ASSICON 2017 – 30th Annual Conference of Association of Spine Surgeons of India between
26.01.17 and 29.01.17, HICC, Hyderabad.
683. Dr. Vimal Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented a case
report on “A Reversible cause of Lung collapse” in Scientific & Academic Forum in MGMC & RI on 3.2.2017.
684. Dr. Kalaivani R made an oral presentation titled "Restriction of surgical antimicrobial
prophylaxis and monitoring the Surgical site infections- A comparative study as a quality
improvement process" at the XIV National conference of Hospital Infection Society, HISICON
2017 from 9.02.17 to 11.02.17 at Gauhati Medical College, Assam. India.
685. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, was a faculty at MERF OTOVAGANZA 2017
“Temporal Bone and Lateral Skull Base Dissection Workshop” held at MERF, Chennai on 24.02.17 and 25.02.17.
686. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT as a resource person for Paedogogy class on
“Large Group Teaching” held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry on 08.03.17.
687. Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT was a resource person at Skills lab at Mahatma
Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry on 21.03.17
688. Dr. Jayaramachandran S Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine gave an
Oral Presentation at the Fourth International Management Development Programme- “Challenges in Management of Lifestyle Diseases” held at SRM University, Chennai from 31.03.17 to 1.04.17.
689. Dr. RajkumarPatil, faculty, Community Medicine has participated in CME Programme on
Surveillance of Measles and Polio on 15.10.2016 at JIPMER
690. Dr.S.S.Bakshi, ENT participated in the faculty development programme “International seminar on Endocrinological disorders” held on 03.11.16 in MGMCRI,Pondicherry.
691. Dr.S.S.Bakshi, ENT participated in the faculty development programme “Translational Medicine In The Diagnosis And Management Of Diabetes Mellitus” held on 10.11.2016 in MGMCRI, Pondicherry
692. Dr.S.S.Bakshi, ENT participated in the faculty development programme “ENT CARE 2016 – Airway Managament – An Overview” held on 11.11.2016 in Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai
693. Dr B.R Nagaraj, HOD Department of Radiology, MGMCRI attended 70th annual IRIA
conference conducted in Jaipur from 4.01.17 to 8.01.17.
694. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, attended a workshop titled
“From Data to Decisions: Statistical Principles for Clinical Decisions” at7th Annual State
Anaesthesiology Conference of Puducherry “PONCON – 2016” held on 07.01.2017 & 08.01.2017. 695. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Dr. Reddi Rani, Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Dr. SunitaSamal, Dr.
Pallavee,DrSendhilCoumary, Professors of O&G and Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professor of O&G
and DrRupalSamal, Dr. SetuRathod, Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr. Meenupriyadarshini, Dr.
AswiniVisalakshi, Asst.Professor O&G and Dr. Nui Darang, Dr. Jhansi lakshmi Senior Resident of
O&G attended a “A Z” in endometriosis by Dr. KingshukMajumdar, Senior Consultant
,Manchester University UK at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 4.01.17.
696. Dr K. Udhayakumar, Assitant Professor, Department of Radiology, MGMCRI attended
CME on Vascular anomalies: Birthmark and Beyond, held between 13.01.17 and 14.01.17 at CMC
Vellore.
697. Dr. Srikanth& Dr. Manobalan.K, Department of DVL attended Dermacon 2017 on
14.01.17in Kolkata as a delegate.
698. Dr.Anitha Sri & Dr. Arul VijayaVani Assistant Professors, Department of Biochemistry
attended a conference titled “Adolescent Gynaecology” organized by Department of OG,
MGMCRI, Puducherry on 18.01.17.
699. Prof. S.Robinson smile, Prof. M.Ramanathan, Prof. TirouAroul , Dr. K.V.Rajan , All Final
Year PG’s, Department of General Surgery attended First Jipmer Surgery Update 2017 on 18.01.17 and 19.01.17.
700. Dr. Mossadeq, Dr.JosephPhilipraj, Dr.Kalyanram, Dr.Sathyajeeth, Dr.Karthik, and
Dr.Vishal attended the USICON 2017, national conference under the aegis of Urological society of
India in Mumbai held from 18.01.17 to 21.01.17.
701. Dr. Mossadeq, Dr.JosephPhilipraj, Dr.Kalyanram, attended USICON 2017, a National
conference under the aegis of Urological society of India in Mumbai held from 18.1.2017 to
21.01.2017.
702. Dr. Manimekalai K, Professor and HOD, Department of Pharmacology attended the
PHARMDIACON 2017, conducted on 20.01.17, in Balaji Medical College, Chennai.
703. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane,Professor and HOD, Department of pathology participated in
HACON 2017,Second conclave of Hospital Administrators on “Current challenges in Private Teaching Hospitals” organised at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 21.01.17.
704. Dr.JosephPhilipraj, Dr.Vasudevan, attended the endourology workshop conducted by
Department of Urology, Velammal Medical College, Madurai on 25 .2.17Dr. Rani, Associate
professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated in the “Bitter Truths, Salty Secrets” Symposium on Acid Base and Electrolyte Disorders held at Pondicherry Institute of Medical
College on 21.01.2017
705. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor & Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B., Professor, Dr. Sukanto Sarkar,
Associate Professor, Dr. AshwinthJothy, Assistant Professor, Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant
Professor(Psychology),Department of Psychiatry, participated in the Hospital Administrators
Second Annual Conclave (HACON 2017) titled “Current Challenges in Private Teaching Hospitals” conducted atMGMCRI on 21.01.2017.
706. Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology participated in the “Bitter Truths, Salty Secrets” Symposium on Acid Base and Electrolyte Disorders held at Pondicherry Institute of Medical College on 21.01.2017.
707. Dr.Vinnet Thomas Abraham, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery attended advance
shoulder cadaveric course on 21.1.2017 at SRMC Chennai.
708. Dr. Charulatha, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology participated in the “Bitter Truths, Salty Secrets” Symposium on Acid Base and Electrolyte Disorders held at Pondicherry Institute of Medical College on 21.01.2017.
709. Dr.Anitha, Department of Biochemistry Sri Assistant Professor attended Symposium on
Acid base and electrolyte disorders organized by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science,
Puducherry on 21.01.17.
710. Dr. Abhijit V. Boratne faculty, Community Medicine has attended a sensitization
programme on “Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign” Organised by WHO, Rotary & UNICEF on 25.01.2017 at IGMCRI, Pondicherry
711. Dr. Jayaramachandran S, Dr. Suguna A & Dr. Suguna A, faculty, Community Medicine
attended a sensitization programme on “Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign” Organised by WHO, Rotary & UNICEF on 25.01.2017 at IGMCRI, Pondicherry.
712. Dr. Bhavani K, Associate professor, DrVenkatraman J, DrRoopaUrs and DrMathumithra,
Assistant Professors, Department of Pathology attended CME on, “Treasure Hunt in Pathology” held at Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherryon 28.01.17.
713. Dr.SeeteshGhose, Dr. Syed Habeebullah,Dr. SunitaSamal, Dr. Pallavee Professor of O&G,
and Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professor of O&G attended 60th All India Conference of Obstetrics
Gynecology organized by Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India at Ahemadabad
from 26.01.17 to 29.01.17.
714. Mr. K. Ramachandran Tutor, Mr.M. Lenin Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry
attended a workshop on Laboratory animal experimentation for researchers organized by CIDRF,
SBVU, Puducherry on 2.02.17.
715. Dr. Johan Pandian J, Dr. Mirunalini R, Dr Uma N, Assistant Professors, Dr. SabariAnandh J
V, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology attended “Nipuna – Laboratory Animal Experimentation
for Researchers – Part I of IV”, Sponsored by DBT, Government of India, conducted on 2.02.17 in
CIDRF, MGMCRI, Puducherry.
716. Dr. Mirunalini R, Department of Pharmacology attended “National Workshop on Clinical Trials”, on 3.02.17 and 4.02.17 in SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Chennai.
717. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD and Dr. S. Vijayasundaram, Associate Professor,
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery attended a conference “Egypt International Cochlear 2017” held at Cairo, Egypt conducted from 3.02.17 to 5.02.17.
718. All the faculty members, Department of Physiology attended special lecture on Problem
learners conducted by medical education unit (MEU), MGMCRI on 7.02.17.
719. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Dr. Reddi Rani,Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Dr. SunitaSamal, Dr. Pallavee,
DrSendhil Coumary ,Professors of O&G and Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professor of O&G and
DrRupalSamal, Dr. Setu Rathod, Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr. Meenupriyadarshini, Dr.
AswiniVisalakshi, Asst.Professor O&G and Dr. Nui Darang, Dr. Divya, Dr. Dewanshi Gupta,
Senior Resident of O&G attended video seminar on congenital hypothyroidism on 7.02.17 at
MGMCRI
720. Dr. Kalaivani R Attended a workshop on Antibiotic Stewardship - Opportunities, Challenge
s and Solutions on 8th February at the XIV National conference of Hospital Infection Society,
HISICON 2017 from 9.02.17 to 11.02.17 at Gauhati Medical College, Assam. India.
721. Dr. Pravincharles M.V & Dr. Kalaivani R attended the XIV National conference of Hospital
Infection Society, HISICON 2017 from 9.02.17 to 11.02.17 at Gauhati Medical College, Assam.
India.
722. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and
Neck Surgery attended the “Fourth International Rhinoplasty Workshop” held at Hotel Marriot, Pune organized by Dr. Virendra Ghasias from 10.02.17 to 12.02.17.
723. Dr.M. Manoharan, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery attended as delegate in
TNOACON 2017 50th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association held from
10.02.17 to 12.02.17 at Le Meridien, Coimbatore.
724. Dr.R.Nandakumar attended as delegate in Golden Jubilee Conference of TNOACON 2017
between 10.02.17 and 12.02.17.
725. Dr.Hemachandar, Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology has. attended the 37th
annual conference of Indian society of nephrology southern chapter from 10.02.17 to 12.02.17 at
JIPMER, Puducherry, delivered an invited talk on "Hypertension and kidney" on the occasion of
world kidney day (08.03.17) at ArupadaiVeedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry and has
also attended the 7th biennial conference of Indian Society of Hemodialysis (ISHDCON) from
31.03.17 to 02.04.17 held at Hyderabad.
726. Dr. SabariAnandh J V, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology attended a Seminar cum
Workshop on “Management of Dermatological disorders and Cancer – moving towards an
integrative (Siddha & Modern) Approach” on 11.02.17 and 12.02.17, in Manipal University,
Mangalore.
727. Dr. SeeteshGhose Professor & HOD of O&G, and Dr. SendhilCoumary Professor of O&G
attended CME on Infertility at SMVMC Puducherry on12.02.17 organized by department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, SMVMC Puducherry.
728. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD and Dr. Uma.N, Assistant Professor, Department of
Pharmacology
attended the CME, “AdoloscentGynaecology”, organized by the Department of OBG, on 18.02.17, in Ground Floor Lecture Hall, MGMCRI.
729. 210. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Dr. Reddi Rani, Dr. Syed Habeebullah, Dr.SunitaSamal, Dr.
Pallavee, DrSendhilCoumary ,Professors of O&G and Dr. Lopamudra Associate Professor of O&G
and DrRupalSamal, Dr. SetuRathod, Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr. Meenupriyadarshini, Dr.
AswiniVisalakshi, Asst.Professor O&G and Dr. Nui Darang, Dr. Divya, Dr. Dewanshi Gupta,
Senior Resident of O&G attended CME on Adolescent Gynecology held at MGMCRI on 18.02.17
organized by department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGMCRI.
730. Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj attended as delegate the 76th "National Course on Educational Science
for Teachers of Health Professionals” held at JIPMER from 16.02.2017 to 22.02.2017. 731. All the faculty members, Department of Physiology attended the workshop on MCQ
making, MCQ pre validation and post validation conducted by medical education unit (MEU),
MGMCRI from 23.02.17 to 28.02.17.
732. Dr. M. Chandrasekaran and Dr.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Faculty members, Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery attended as delegate in 6th Annual conference POACON 2017 on 25.02.17
and 26.02.17 held at Hotel Athithi, Pondicherry.
733. Dr.M. RajanBabu, Dr.G. ThayumanaSundaram and Dr. RojyBoben Faculty members,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has attended POACON 2017 6th Annual Conference on
25.02.17 and 26.02.17 held at hotel Athithi, Pondicherry.
734. Dr.R.Nandakumar attended as delegate in 6th Annual conference POACON 2017 between
25.02.17 and 26.02.17 held at Hotel Athithi, Pondicherry.
735. Pondicherry Chest Society meeting for the First Quarter of 2017 was held on 26.02.2017.
736. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology attended as a delegate in the
5th Interventional Perioperative Sonography workshop & conference at Max Super Speciality
Hospital, New Delhi conducted by the Indian College of anesthesiologists and the Interventional
Perioperative Sonography Association (IPSA) on 26.02.2017.
737. Dr. IndubalaMaurya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology attended as a delegate in
the 5th Interventional Perioperative Sonography workshop & conference at Max Super Speciality
Hospital, New Delhi conducted by the Indian College of anesthesiologists and the Interventional
Perioperative Sonography Association (IPSA) on 26.02.2017.
738. Dr.R. Ramesh Professor and Head, Dr.M. SathishBabu Associate Professor, Mr. V.
KuzhandaiVelu Tutor, Mr.M. Lenin Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry attended a
National CME titled “Role of micro-RNA and stem cell in cardiac regeneration in diabetic heart
disease organized by Department of Physiology, JIPMER,Karikal on 28.02.17.
739. Dr. Uma N Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the CME on “Update on Thyroid and Anti-thyroid drugs”, Organized by Abott, on 28.02.17, in Cuddalore.
740. Dr.K.Jaiganesh, Professor & Head, Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj T,Associate Professor, and
Mr.Vasanthan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology attended the National CME on “Role of micro-RNAs and stem cells in cardiac regeneration in diabetic heart disease” conducted on 28.02.17 at JIPMER, Karaikal
741. Dr. A. Senthil Kumar, Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended
“BRONCOCON 2017” held in CMC Vellore from 2.3.2017 to 4.3.2017.
742. Dr.Reeta R Assistant Professor, Dr.KulkarniSweta Assistant Professor Mr. K.
Ramachandran &Mr.M. Lenin Research Scholar,Tutor, Department of Biochemistry attended
International Conference titled “MICROBIOME 2017” organized by CIDRF, SBVU, Puducherry on 3.03.17 and 04.03.17.
743. Dr. K.S Seetha, Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Dr. Uma devi S, Dr. Pramodhini S, Dr. Pravincharles
M.V, Dr. Kalaivani R, Dr. Valentina Y & Dr. Prabha R attended International conference on "
Microbiome in health, disease and environment held at CIDRF, MGMCRI, Puducherry on 3.03.17
and 04.03.17.
744. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane andDr.Vaishali D Kotasthane, Department of Pathology
attended National Conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” held at MGMCRI,Pondicherry on 3.03.17 and 4.03.17.
745. Dr.Chandra Philip, Professor, Department of Anatomy, attended the International
conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” organized by Central inter-
disciplinary research facility (Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Puducherry) held during 03.03.17 and 04.03.17.
Earlier last year she attended National Conference on “Changing Trends In Health Professions Education” held at MGMC-RI Pondicherry from 18.08.16 to 20.08.16, she participated in
MEDUCON 2016 held on 14.10.16 at JIPMER Puducherry and also a CME on “ Sleep Disordered breathing” held on 9.12.16, at MGMCRI, Pondicherry.
746. All Faculty from Department of General Surgery attended MIST 2017 CME on 3.03.17 and
4.03.17at MGMCRI.
747. Dr. RajkumarPatil and Dr. Jayaramachandran S faculty members, Community Medicine has
participated in International conference on "Microbiome in Health, Disease and environment" held
at MGMCRI on 03.03.17 & 04.03.17.
748. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor and Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B., Professor, Department of
Psychiatry, participated in the International Conference on “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” organized by Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF), SBV,
Puducherry held on 03.03.2017 & 04.03.2017.
749. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Dr. Padmavathi.S, Dr. Sudar Codi R,
Associate Professors, Dr. Johan Pandian J, Dr. Mirunalini R, Assistant Professors, and Dr.
SabariAnandh J V, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology attended the International Conference on
“Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment”, on 3.03.17 and 4.03.17, organized by CIDRF, in MGMCRI, Puducherry.
750. Dr.G. Niranjan Associated Professor, Dr.M. SathishBabu Associated Professor, Dr. Arul
VijayaVani Assistant Professor Mr. V. KuzhandaiVelu Tutor, Mr.M. Lenin Research Scholar,
Department of Biochemistry attended National seminar on translational research organized by
Department of Biochemistry, JIPMER, Puducherry on 4.03.17.
751. Dr.R.Surendher Kumar attended as delegate in Live Surgery Workshop on 3D’s at MIOT International, Chennai on 4.03.17.
752. Dr.M. Chandrasekaran, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery attended as delegate in
Live Surgery Workshop on 3D’s at MIOT International, Chennai on 4.03.17. 753. Dr.D. Thulasiraman, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has attended the Live
Surgery Workshop on3D’s at MIOT International, Chennai on 4.03.17. 754. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor & Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Jaya, Dr. Annie
Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Dr. ArchanaAreti, Dr. Anusha and Dr. Yasha Senior Residents,
participated International Women’s Day celebration and CME on Obstetric Anaesthesia for panel discussion moderator - topic on “Labor Analgesia and Post Cesarean Analgesia” held at Hotel Accord organized by ISA Puducherry State Branch on 08.03.17.
755. Dr. Jayaramachandran S, faculty, Community Medicine participated in 4th International
conference on "Music therapy: Salutogenic approach to Health" held at MGMCRI on 10.03.17.
756. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Dr. AvudaiappanSankaran, Assistant Professor,
Department of Psychiatry, participated in the 4th International Conference on Music Therapy titled
“Music Therapy: Salutogenic Approach to Health” organized by CMTER in SBV on 10.03.2017.
757. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor & Head, Dr. Sivaprakash B., Professor, Dr. Sashidhara, Assistant
Professor, Dr. AshwinthJothy, Assistant Professor, Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant
Professor(Psychology),Department of Psychiatry, participated in the workshop on “Music & Guided Imagery” organised by CMTER in SBV on 11.03.2017.
758. Dr. G.Prabavathy, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy has attended the CME on
Genetics “Common Birth Defects and their Early Detection” conducted by the Department of Anatomy, held at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, SRM University,
Kancheepuram on 18.03.2017.
759. Dr. SeeteshGhose, Professor & HOD of O&G, and Dr. Reddi Rani P, Dr. Habeebullah, Dr.
Pallavee P, Dr. Professor of O&G, and Dr. Lopamudra, Associate Professor of O&G, and Dr.Sunil
Kumar SamalAssistant Professor of O&G, attended CME on Advances on infertility by Dr. Pratap
Kumar Manipal University at Hotel Accord on 19.03.17.
760. All Faculty& PGs from Department of General Surgery attended Guest Lecture delivered by
Prof.Thameen Ansari on topic Choledochal cyst: presentation & management on Monday 20.03.17
at MGMCRI.
761. Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, participated in the “GCP workshop on clinical trials and Bioethics” organized by the Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Dept. of
pharmacology, MGMCRI held on 23.03.2017.
762. Dr. Charulatha R., Assistant Professor, Dept. of anesthesiology, participated in the “GCP workshop on clinical trials and Bioethics” organized by the Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Dept. of
pharmacology, MGMCRI held on 23.03.2017.
763. Dr. RupalSamal Assistant Professor of O&G, attended GCP workshop on clinical trials and
bioethics at MGMCRI on 23.03.17.
764. Prof.Dr.K. SurendraMenon (HOD), Prof.Dr.RPajanivel&Dr.VimalRaj.R (Assistant
professor), Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended “Good Clinical Practice in clinical research”, conducted by the Department of Clinical Pharmacology in MGMC & RI on 23.3.2017.
765. Dr. M. Chandrasekaran andDr.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Faculty members, Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery attended as delegate in GCP Workshop on Clinical Trials & Bioethics in
MGMCRI, Pondicherry held on 23.03.17.
766. Prof.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Dr.R.Kannan, Dr.Saravanakumar, Department of General Surgery
attended GCP- workshop on clinical trails in MGMCRI on 23.03.17.
767. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Dr. Avudaiappan, Assistant Professor, Department
of Psychiatry, participated in the “GCP Workshop on Clinical Trials & Bioethics” organised by Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI on 23.03.2017.
768. Dr.Reeta R Assistant Professor, & Dr.KulkarniSwetha Assistant Professor, Department of
Biochemistry attended a CME on thyroid disorders organized by Department of Biochemistry,
SVMCH&RC, Puducherry on 24.03.17
769. Dr.M. Manoharan, Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery attended as delegate in
APAS2017 1st Annual Conference of Association of Pelvic Acetabular Surgeons 24.03.17 to
26.03.17 at Jaipur.
770. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD and Dr. Uma.N, Assistant Professor Department of
Pharmacologyattended National Workshop on “Good Clinical Practices, Bioethics & Conference on Strategies in Conducting Clinical Trials”, titled “Reporting Serious Adverse Events”, conducted in Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, Sponsored by IMPA, on
24.03.17 and 25.03.17.
771. Dr. KalyanramKone, Urology attended the 1st simulation course in advanced minimal
Access GI surgery held in JIPMER, Pondicherry on 25.03.17
772. Prof. T.TirouAroul, Dr. AlokMohanty, Dr. R.Kannan, Dr. Saravanakumar, Dr. Tridip
Dutta, Department of General Surgery attended Workshop Simulation course in Advanced Minimal
Access GI Surgery in JIPMER 25.03.17.
773. Dr. Uma. N, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the “Credit Suisse 20th Annual Conference on Technologies and Workshop on Nanotechnology”, from 29.03.17 to 30.03.17 in QIMS, Chennai.
774. Dr. SabariAnandh J V, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology, attended “Recent Trend of Industrial Pharmacognosy”, on 31.03.17, in Mother Teresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of
Pharmacy, Gorimedu, Puducherry.
775. Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan& Dr. Jayaramachandran S faculty members, Community Medicine
attended a International conference- Fourth International Management Development Programme-
“Challenges in Management of Lifestyle Diseases” held at SRM University, Chennai from 31.03.17 to 1.04.17.
776. Dr.JosephPhilipraj, Dr.Vasudevan, Dr.Karthik, Dr.Vishal and Dr.BalaBhaskar Reddy,
Urology attended the endourology workshop conducted by Department of Urology, Velammal
Medical College, Madurai.
777. Dr. Manimekalai.K, HOD, Dr. Padmavathi.S, Dr. SudarCodi.R, Associate Professors, Dr.
Mirunalini R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the “GCP workshop on Clinial Trials and Bioethics”, Organized by the Clinical Pharmacology Unit, MGMCRI,
Puducherry.
778. Faculty members from the Department of Pharmacology attended the “RukmaniAmmal Internal Oration”, organized by SAF, MGMCRI.
779. Dr.A.Govindarajan.MS,DLO., Dedicated Medical Officer (Insurance Dept), MGMC&RI,
received the best doctor award in the category of Administrative Services rendered in Tamilnadu
Government service as Joint Director of Medical Services by the IMA Tamilnadu State Branch
during 2012-14, on 08.07.2017. He received the award from Dr.C.VijayaBaskar, the Hon'ble Health
Minister & Principle Health Secretary of Tamilnadu.
780. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was awarded a certificate of
appreciation, in recognition of the active participation as a task force member & contribution to
MBBS curricular development during the year 2016-2017 by MGMCRI, SBVU on 21.04.2017.
781. Dr. Vineet Thomas Abraham, Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedicswas awarded the Young
Investigator’s Scholarship & Research Mentoring Program for the year 2017 by the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) at the ISAKOS
congress at Shanghai, China from 3rd to 8th June 2017.
Resource Person / Guest lecture in Academic/ Scientific Events
782. Dr. M. Chandrsekaran (Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics) was invited as a speaker 18th
Dubai international Spine conference held on the 6th to 8th of May 2017 in Conrad hotel Dubai,
UAE and delivered a talk on compressive myelopathy in patients with ossified posterior
longitudinal ligament in cervical Spine. The talk was focusing on unique surgical technique
(Anterior limited midline corpectomy) which was very well appreciated by the conference
attendees.
783. Dr.R. Pajanivel, Professor, TBCD, delivered a talk on “Asthma Guidelines – An Update” held in the Department Seminar hall on 28.04.2017. It was sponsored by AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals.
784. DrVenkatraman J, Assistant Professor, Pathology, was invited for a lecture on Pathogenesis
of Diabetes Mellitus in CME on Diabetes Mellitus conducted in PonnaiyahRamanujam Institute of
medical sciences on June 9th,2017..
785. Dr. S. Lokesh, , Dept. of Medicine was a Resource Person in a Seminar on Writing Research
Protocol conducted at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry on 11 th
April 2017.
786. Prof S Habeebullah, OBGY gave a talk on ‘Tackling HELLP syndrome and Obstetric near miss’ at CME at Lotus hospital Visakhapatnam on 30.04.2017.
787. Prof .S.Habeebullah, OBGY gave a lecture on “Return of Letrozole” at the CME of Obst&Gyn society of Pondicherry on 27.05.2017.
788. Prof. S. Habeebullah, OBGY participated in CME program of Bangalore Society of ObGyn
and conducted case discussions on ‘Ovariantumours’ and Table viva for PGs on 23.06.2017. 789. Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, gave guest lecture titled
“Correlates of obesity and vitamin D deficiency: A study of gender perspective” in 2 day National Conference on “Women and Work”, jointly organized by Centre for Women’s Studies, Pondicherry University and Puducherry State Resource Centre for women, Government of Pondicherry between
17th& 18thof March 2017.
790. Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, gave guest lecture on
how to set up a “Molecular biology lab and maintaining QC in molecular biology lab” organized by Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health sciences held on 13.4.2017
791. Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, delivered a guest talk on “Selection of quality control product” in house training for central laboratory technicians, organized by Department of Biochemistry MGMCRI held on 27.4.2017
792. Dr. KulkarniSweta, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, delivered a guest talk
on “Levey Jennings charts, Westgard rules and interpretation” in house training for central laboratory technicians, organized by Department of Biochemistry MGMCRI held on 27.4.2017
793. Dr. Reeta. R, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, delivered a talk on
“Introduction to quality control and calculations” in house training for central laboratory technicians, organized by Department of Biochemistry MGMCRI held on 27.4.2017
794. Dr. ArchanaAreti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiologywas invited as faculty to
take theory class for the III BDS students on 07.04.2017 conducted by Dept. of General Surgery at
D3 Lecture Hall, Hospital Block, MGMCRI.
795. Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiologywas invited as faculty to
deliver a talk on “Oxygen therapy devices – tips” organized by Indian Medical Association, Kumbakonam on 30.04.2017.
796. Dr. Rani , Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as faculty to take
theory class for the General Surgery Postgraduate students on “Statistics and Labour Analgesia” on 18.05.2017 cnducted by Dept. of General Surgery at D3 Lecture Hall, Hospital Block, MGMCRI
797. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Resource person
to give a special lecture on “First Aid” on Seventh session the systematic training program for CRRIs-2017 on 25.05.2017 organized by MGMRI, Puducherry.
798. Dr. Charulatha, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiologywas invited as a Faculty to
participate as an organizing team in the CME & Workshop on “Thoracic Anaesthesia 2017 on 28.05.2017 organized by the JIPMER.
799. Dr. Ravishankar, Professor & Dean, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, participated on “Induction Programme for Post Graduates Students, Academic Year 2017 Part-1 and gave a special lecture on
“An introduction to competency based Residency Programme” as a Resource Person on 09.06.2017 organized by MGMCRI, Puducherry.
800. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Resource person
to conduct workshop on “Simulation Workshop on Management of Crisis Scenarios” (PACE) from 16.06.2017 to 17.06.2017 organized by KAMS&RC and Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad. It has
been awarded 2 CME credit hours by TSMC.
801. Dr. Rani, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Resource person to
conduct workshop on “Simulation Workshop on Management of Crisis Scenarios” (PACE) from 16.06.2017 to 17.06.2017 organized by KAMS&RC and Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad. It has
been awarded 2 CME credit hours by TSMC.
802. Dr. Kusha Nag, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Resource
person to conduct workshop on “Simulation Workshop on Management of Crisis Scenarios” (PACE) from 16.06.2017 to 17.06.2017 organized by KAMS&RC and Kamineni Hospitals,
Hyderabad. It has been awarded 2 CME credit hours by TSMC.
803. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Faculty to deliver
a talk on “Extubation of Difficult Airway” at the CME on “Airway Update – 2017” CME and Workshop on 18.06.2017 organized by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences in association
with Indian Society of Anesthesiologists Puducherry State Branch.
804. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
faculty to conduct “Peripheral Nerve Block Workshop and Live Nerve Block Demonstration” on Ganga Refresher Anaesthesia Course, GARC 2017 from 22.06.2017 to 25.06.2017 organized by
Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore. It has been awarded 30 credit point by Dr. MGR University and 6
credit hours by TNMC.
805. Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, was the Advisory Panel for National
seminar cum workshop on “Role of Yoga in Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of
Chronic Diseases” as part of International Day of Yoga celebrations 2017 on 23.06.2017 organized by CYTER in collaboration with Dept. of Physiology, MGMCRI.
806. Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a
Faculty and resource person for Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care (CCEPC) 2017
conducted by Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) and organized by Department of General
Surgery and HPCT, MGMCRI on 24.06.17 to 25.06.17.
807. Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology was invited as a Resource person
to facilitate the Workshop on “CPR Training” for Medical Graduates on the occasion of 9th South Indian Medical Students Conference (SIMSCON-17) organized by the Students of Sri
ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 29.06.2017.
808. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine was the Resource
Personat the Hands on workshop on “Efficient, Quality assured Data Capture and Analysis using
Epidata Software” held from April 25th to 27th 2017 at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry.
809. Dr. Pruthu T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine was the Resource
Personat the Workshop on "Research Methodology and Protocol Writing" held during June 27th-
29th at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Studies (IGIDS), Pondicherry, India.
810. Officiating as Chairperson in Academic / Scientific Events
811. Dr.Mossadeq, Urology, Prof & HOD chaired a session in the conference on 30 Apr 2017 at
4th mid-term conference under the aegis of TAPASU in DhanalaxmiSreenivasan Medical College,
Perambalur.
812. Dr.Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invited Member for
M.VSC, Research Advisory Committee, held on 15.05.2017 at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary
Educational Research (R.I.V.E.R), Puducherry.
813. Prof. SeeteshGhose, HOD, OBGY attended and chaired a session on ‘3rd party reproduction’ in ARC International Infertility Meet organized by ARC International Fertility &
Research Center on 13th and 14thMay 2017 at Rani Meyyammai Hall, Chennai.
Officiating as Moderator / Panelist in Academic / Scientific Events
814. Dr.R. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated in Panel
discussion on “Role of Yoga in chronic disorders” during the International day of Yoga celebrations conducted by CYTER on 23.6.2017.
815. Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD of ENT, Moderator for Video session on
phonosurgery by Dr V Anand on 24.04.2017 at ENT meet,Cuddalore.
816. Dr. KulkarniSweta, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, invited to be Quiz
master –MEDBIOQUEST-2017 organized by Department of Biochemistry, IGMCRI, Puducherry
on 08.4.2017
817. Dr. N.Seetharaman, Professor & Head and Dr. Narayan. K.A, Professor, Department of
Community Medicine were the Moderators at the World health day-Debate and Panel discussion on
7.4.17 at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry.
818. Dr. Narayan. K.A, Professor, Department of Community Medicine was the Panelist at the
Seminar cum workshop on Role of yoga in prevention, management and rehabilitation of chronic
diseases on 23.6.2017 by CYTER-SBVU at MGMCRI
Officiating as Judge in Academic / Scientific Events
819. Dr.R.Ramesh, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, invited as a Judge for best
paper presentation among MLT students of Pondicherry organized by SVMCRC, Ariyar,
Puducherry.
Examiner / Evaluator/ Expert
820. Dr. M. Narayanan, Dept. of Medicine was an External examiner for MD. (Gen. Medicine)
Part II Clinical examination Dr. MGR Medical University, TN, AT Christian Medical College,
Vellore between 24th and 25th May 2017 and also went as an External examiner for MD.(Gen.
Medicine) Part II Clinical examination for Kerala University of Health Sciences, at Govt. Medical
College, Ernakulam on 22nd& 23rd May 2017.
821. Dr.R. Krishnagopal,Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthopaedics went as an external examiner
for M.S Ortho PG’s to Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kelambakkam, KanchipuramDist,
on 28.04.2017.
822. Dr.R. Krishnagopal,Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthopaedics went as an external examiner
for M.S Ortho PG’s to SRM Medical College, Potheri, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram District, on 16.05.2017.
823. Dr.R. Krishnagopal, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthopaedics went as an external examiner
for M.S Ortho PG’s to Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Salem on 26.05.2017.
824. Dr.R. Nandakumar, Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics went as a external examiner for M.S
Ortho & D. Ortho PG’s to Christian Medical College, Vellore from 24th to 26th May 2017. 825. Dr.R. Nandakuma,r Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics went as an external examiner for M.S
Ortho PG’s to M.S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore from 15th& 16th June 2017.
826. Dr.R. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai on
26.4.2017.
827. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in SRM University, Chennai on 12.5.2017.
828. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore from
22.5.2017 to 23.5.2017.
829. Dr.R. Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in CMC, Vellore on 24.5.2017.
830. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur on
26.5.2017.
831. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in SV Medical College, Tirupathi from 30.5.2017 to
31.5.2017.
832. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in Maharajah institute of Medical sciences,
Vizianagaram from 5.6.2017 to 6.6.2017.
833. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine participated as External
Examiner for the Post graduate examination in AJ Medical College, Mangalore from 24.6.2017 to
25.6.2017.
834. Dr S Gopalakrishnan, Professor, ENT, was invited as a Post graduate examiner for SRM
university on 16.05.17.
835. Dr S Gopalakrishnan, Professor, ENT, went as an Expert external for ethics committee.
AIISH, Mysore between 25.4.17 and 26.4.17.
836. Dr.Prof. P. Karthikeyan was invited as a Post graduate examiner for VaidehiUniversity,
Karnantkabetween 19.6.17 & 20.6.17.
837. Dr.K.S.Seetha, Professor and HOD Evaluation of Dissertation for M.D. Microbiology
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, RGUHS, Karnataka 23.06.2017.
838. Dr.K.S.Seetha, Professor and HOD External examiner for M.D. microbiology KIMS,
Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, RGUHS, Karnataka27.06.2017 to
30.06.2017.
839. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, department of Microbiology was selected as an External
examiner for the valuation of M.Sc. MLT) Microbiology Practical / Clinical / Oral Examinations,
May-June 2017 held on 25.06.2017 to 26.06.2017 at JIPMER, Puducherry.
840. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, department of Microbiology was selected as an External
examiner for valuation of Ph. D thesis Medical Microbiology from Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences RGUHS, Karnataka on 15.06.2017.
841. Prof. S. Habeebullah, OBGY was an Examiner for National Board of Examinations O&G at
Rajiv Gandhi Govt maternity hospital, Puducherry from 24th to 26th May 2017 and was an external
Examiner for UG at IGMC, Puducherry on 30.06.2017.
842. Prof.Dr.K.Srikanth, HOD, Department of Ophthalmology went to SreeBalaji Medical
College & Hospital as external examiner on 07.06.2017.
843. Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology went to Chettinad
Medical College, Chennai as external examiner for IIIyr MBBS students from 12.06.17 to 14.06.17.
Elected / member in Scientific and Academic Offices
844. Prof. S. Habeebullah, OBGY was a member of Selection Board of faculty for AIIMS,
Raipur on 19.04.2017.
845. Dr. R. Ramesh, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, was invited to be the
Member of UG board of studies in Medical Lab Technology, Pondicherry University.
Fellowship / Online course participation / completion
846. Dr. Anithasri, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, completed online course
title “Health research fundamentals” conducted by ICMR. 847. Dr. VimalRaj.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, has completed
the following European Respiratory Society’s distance learning activities online CMEs): Case report- “22 year old man with cough, fever and dyspnea” on 11.04.2017 and Case report –
“Progressive dyspnea with chronic cough in a smoker” on 30.6.2017. 848. Dr.Sobana, Associate Professor, Mr P Uthiravelu&MrSelvakumar, Tutors, Department of
Physiology completed course on “Efficient, quality assured data capture and analysis using Epidata” held from 25th to27th April, 2017 at MGMCRI.
849. Dr. Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology successfully completed 6
month Nov, 2016 – Apr, 2017) certificate course on “Research methodology and statistics” conducted by Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI.
850. DrSelvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology successfully completed 4 week online
course on “Functional Genomics” offered by NPTEL online certification. 851. Dr. SudarCodi R, Associate Professor and Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacology attended the Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care for 2
days on 24th and 25th June 2017, Organized by the Department of Surgery and Department of
Palliative Care, MGMCRI held at the Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI.
852. Dr. Suguna A, and Dr. Surekha A, Assistant Professors, Department of Community
Medicine secured DNB degree, National board of examinations from St. Stephen’s Community Health Centre, Delhi.
Presentations in Academic / Scientific Events
853. Dr.Vineet Thomas Abraham Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics) attended the International
Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ISAKOS) congress at
Shanghai, China from 3rd to 8th June 2017 and also presented a poster titled - A Study on the
efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinitis.
854. Dr. M.Chandrasekaran Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics) attended the 5th Emirates
international Orthopaedic congress & 1st American academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Middle-East
forum held from 20th to 22nd of April, 2017 at event centre Dubai festival City, Dubai, UAE.
Presented Paper: Coracoclavicular polyester) suture reconstruction technique in type 3
acromioclavicular joint disruption.
855. Dr. N. Seetharaman, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine at the State
Tuberculosis Task force, presented a paper on the title, “Spatial epidemiology of Tuberculosis’. Participation in Academic/Scientific Events
856. Dr. RajkumarPatil, Professor, Dr. PalveSachinBhaskar, Associate Professor, Dr. Suguna A
and Dr. Surekha A, Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicineparticipated in
Seminar cum workshop on Role of yoga in prevention, management and rehabilitation of chronic
diseases on 23.6.2017 by CYTER-SBVU at MGMCRI.
857. Dr. Seetharaman, Professor and Head, Dr. Abhijit V. Boratne, Associate Professor, Dr. P.
Vaithiyanathan, Dr. Jayaramachandran S, Dr. Sahitya, Assistant Professors, Department of
Community Medicineparticipated in hands on workshop on “Efficient, Quality assured Data Capture and Analysis using Epidata Software” held from April 25th to 27th 2017 at Mahatma
Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry.
858. Dr. P. Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, attended
the Short course in Biostatistics on “Multiple Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Poisson Regression and Negative Binomial regression” organized by the Department of Biostatistics, CMC, Vellore from 19th to 23rd June 2017.
859. Dr. Pruthu TK, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine participated in
workshop on “Modeling Epidemiological Count) Data: Poisson and Negative Binomial Regression
Models” held during May 8th to 10that Biostatistics resource and Training centre, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
860. Dr. Annie Sheeba, and Dr. Charulatha Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology
participated as a delegate for CME on “Research Methodology” organized by IRC on 11.04.2017. It has been awarded 2 CME credit point by TNMC.
861. Dr. Charulatha and Dr. ArchanaAreti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology
participated in the “Workshop on Literature Search & Reference Management” from 19.04.2017 to 21.04.2017 organized by Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, MGMCRI,
Puducherry.
862. Dr. Annie Sheeba Dr. Charulatha, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology participated
in workshop on “Efficient, Quality-assured Data Capture and Analysis Using EpiData from
25.04.2017 to 27.04.2017 organized by MGMCRI, Puducherry. It has been awarded for 6 CME
credit hours by TNMC.
863. Dr. Sripriya, Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professors, Dr. Charulatha Assistant
Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiologyattended “Airway Update – 2017 CME and Workshop on
18.06.2017 organized by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences in association with Indian
Society of Anesthesiologists Puducherry State Branch.
864. Dr. Rani, Associate professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, attended “Peripheral Nerve Block Workshop and Live Nerve Block Demonstration” on Ganga Refresher Anaesthesia Course, GARC 2017 from 22.06.2017 to 25.06.2017 organized by Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore.
865. Dr. Sripriya, Associate Professors, Dr. Indubala, Dr. Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professors,
Dept. of Anaesthesiology, attended Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care CCEPC) 2017
from 24.06.2017 to 25.06.2017 organized by Dept. of General Surgery and Hospital Palliative Care
Unit, HPCT in association with Indian Association of Palliative Care, IAPC
866. Dr. Pallavee, Professor, OBGY and Dr. Lopamudra, Associate Prof, OBGY attended the
“EPIDATA workshop” from 25th to 27th April, 2017 held in MGMCRI organized by International
Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
867. Prof. SeeteshGhose, Prof. Rani Reddi, Prof. P Pallavee, Dr. RupalSamal, Dr. SetuRathod,
Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, OBGY attended the “Workshop on literature search and reference management” held in MGMCRI from 19thto 21st April,2017 organized by Dept. of Pharmacology,
MGMCRI with collaboration with Abott India.
868. Dr. RupalSamal, Dr.AishwaryaJagan, Dr.Sunil Kumar Samal and Dr.SetuRathod attended
the “IUI Workshop”, OBGY at ISHA Fertility Centre at Cuddalore on 18th June, 2017.
869. Mr.KuzhandaiVelu. Tutor and Mr M. Lenin Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry,
attended Workshop on “Literature search and reference management” organized by Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI held on 19th April 2017.
870. Dr.AN Uma, Asst. Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept., attended
Workshop on “Literature search and reference management” organized by Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI held on 19th April 2017.
871. Dr. Anithasri, Assistant professor), Department of Biochemistry, participated workshop
titled “Quality management system and internal audit in medical labs as per ISO 15189-2012”, organized by PIMS held from 03rd to 06th May 2015.
872. Dr. Anithasri Assistant Professor) and Dr. Arul VijayaVani. S Assistant Professor,
Department of Biochemistry, participated National seminar cum workshop on “Role of yoga in prevention management and rehabilitation of chronic diseases” organized by Department of yoga therapy, MGMCRI held on 23rd June 2017.
873. Dr. G. Niranjan, Professor and Mr. M. Lenin Research Scholar , Department of
Biochemistry, attended Workshop on “Efficient , quality- assured data capture and analysis using
Epidata” organized by Department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI held on 25th to 27th April 2017Dr. M. Chandrsekaran Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics) attended Osteoporosis Essentials
2017 – international conference on Osteoporosis which was held on the 10th&11th of June 2017 at
JW Marriot Hotel, Mumbai, India.
874. Dr.M. Manoharan Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics) attended as a delegate in
Cadaveric Workshop on Complex primary Knee & Hip arthroplasty at M.S Ramaiya Medical
College on 24th& 25th June 2017.
875. Dr.M. Manoharan Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics, attended as a delegate in
S’ROM Master course in Hip arthoplasty at MIOT Hospital Chennai on 13th& 14th June 2017.
876. DrMangala G, Associate professor, Dept of Pathology attended the CME on
“Gastrointestinal and Hepatobilliary pathology- Victory path 2017” conducted at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on April 7th & 8th 2017.
877. DrVenkatraman J, Assistant Professor, Dept of Pathology participated in CME “Diabetes Mellitus” conducted in PonnaiyahRamanujam Institute of medical sciences on June 9th,2017.
878. Dr.AnandrajVaithy K, Assistant Professor Dept of Pathology attended “4th Basic Molecular Pathology training workshop” conducted at Tata Medical Centre ,Kolkatta from 11th -18th June,
2017.
879. Dr. AnandrajVaithy K, Assiatant Professor Dept of Pathology attended “Hands on workshop
on Flow cytometry” conducted by Interdisciplinary Research department –SRM University on 2nd
May, 2017.
880. Dr.JosephPhilipraj, Professor of Urology attended Robotic Urology Foundation Conference
in Mumbai on 21-23 Apr2017.
881. Dr. Mossadeq, Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Dr.KalyanramKone and Dr. Vasudevan T, faculty of
Urology attended 4th mid-term conference under the aegis of TAPASU in DhanalaxmiSreenivasan
Medical College, Perambalur on 30 Apr 2017.
882. Dr.Mossadeq, Urology attended Nephro-urology update organized by Madurai Meenakshi
Hospital and Research centre, Madurai. Dr.Mossadeq Chaired a session in the conference on 25 Jun
2017.
883. Dr.T.K.Dutta – Professor, Department of General Medicine attended 22nd Congress of
European Hematology Association – International Conference at Madrid Spain on 22-25th June
2017.
884. Dr.T.K.Dutta – Professor, Department of General Medicine attended Cord blood world
Europe International Conference at London on 17th -19th May 2017.
885. Dr. Siva RanganathanGreeen , Associate Professor, & Dr. Sindhu, Senior Resident
Department of General Medicine attended CME on Palliative Care on 24th & 25th June at
MGMCRI, Puducherry .
886. Dr. Tamilarasan ,& Dr. Kalaimani , Senior Resident , Department of General Medicine
attended Apollo Infectious diseases Conference at Apollo hospitals Chennai , on 10th and 11 th
June 2017.
887. Dr. Tony Mathew, Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine attended Madurai
Liver Congress conference at Madurai on 22.06.2017.
888. Dr. Tony Mathew, Assistant Professor, & Dr. Kalaimani, Senior Resident , Department of
General Medicine attended PAGE –PICU Update on 22.04.2017.
889. Dr.Sobana, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology attended workshop on
“Literature search & reference management” conducted by the Department of Community Medicine, MGMCRI between 19th -21th April, 2017
890. DrSelvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology participated in Seminar cum Workshop on
“Management of dermatological disorders and cancer – moving towards an integrative Siddha and
Modern) approach” conducted by Manipal University in collaboration with Central Counsil for
Research in Siddha CCRS), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India on 11th and 12thFebruray, 2017.
891. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, and Dr. SudarCodi R, Associate Professor,
Department of Pharmacology attended the Pharmacoeconomic Workshop for 2 days June 16th and
17th 2017 held in PIMS, Puducherry.
892. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor & Head, Dr. Johan Pandian J Associate Professor and Dr.
Uma Narayanamurthy , Assistant Professor, Professor Department of Pharmacology attended the
Workshop on Literature Search and Reference Management from 19th to 21st April, 2017
MGMCRI
893. Dr. Uma AN, Associate Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Department of
Anatomy attended the Workshop on Literature Search and Reference Management from 19th to
21st April, 2017 MGMCRI
894. Dr . S.S. Bakshi ,AssistantProfessor,Dr.Davis, Assistant Professor and Dr.Ramiya, Senior
Resident, ENT, attended the palliative care medicine course conducted in Mahatma Gandhi
Medical College, Puducherry on 24.07.2017 and 25.07.2017.
895. Dr.S.S.Bakshi,Assistant professor, ENT, attended JIPMER THYROCON- Controversies
and Consensus in Thyroid cancer on 29.04.2017 and 30.04.2017 in JIPMER, Puducherry
896. Dr.S.S.Bakshi Assistant professor, ENT, attended the National seminar cum workshop on
"Role of yoga in prevention, management and rehabilitation of chronic diseases on 23.06.2017 in
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Puducherry.
897. Dr. Jayapal V, Professor, Department of Microbiology participated in the one day workshop
on “General awareness and propagation of Extra Mural Research EMR) scheme of Ministry of AYUSH” organized by Siddha Regional Research Institute CCRS) at Pondicherry University Convention cum Cultural Centre, Pondicherry on 21.04.2017
898. Dr.R.Kalaivani, Asso.Prof, Department of Microbiology Participated in the workshop on
Efficient, Quality- assured data capture and analysis using Epidataorganised by Department of
Community Medicine at MGMCRI, in collaboration with Internal union against Tuberculosis and
Lung disease. from 25.05.17- 27.05.17.
899. Prof.TirouAroul, Dr.R.Kannan, Dr.AlokMohanty&Dr.R.Durai attended Apollo International
Rectal Cancer Symposium conducted at The Hyatt Regency, Chennai held between April 1st & 2nd,
2017.
900. Prof.C.P.GaneshBabu&Dr.R.Durai attended FIAGES 2017, a 3 day Laparoscopic
Fellowship conducted by the Indian Association Gastro-Intestinal Endo-Surgeons at Madurai held
from June 16- to18 2017.
901. Dr.AR.Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor and Dr.N.Swathi, Associate Professor, Department
of Ophthalmology attended the workshop “Workshop on literature search & reference management” by SBVU from 19.04.17 to 21.04.17.
902. Miscellany news
903. Dr. Raj Kumar Patil, Prof, Community Medicine, MGMCRI, NAAC, coordinator and
Dr.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof of Medical Genetics, Dept. of Anatomy and Editor, ‘The Chronicle’, participated as experts in the ‘AAA Audit at MGMCRI on 13.4.2017.
904. The Board of Studies for the Undergraduate MBBS and Postgraduate MD Community
Medicine courses in Community Medicine met on 19.06.2017 to review and approve the proposed
amendments to the Curriculum for Community Medicine.
905. Department of Pulmonary Medicine conducted Board of Studies for M.D., and D.T.C.D., on
7.4.2017 to revise the post graduates curriculum. Professor Chandrasekhar from SRMC, Chennai
and Professor Sridhar from GHTM, Chennai participated as externals. Dr.K.SurendraMenon, HOD
and Dr.R. Pajanivel, Professor participated as Internals. Professor and HOD chaired the meeting.
The Minutes of the meeting and the recommendations were forwarded to the SBV University.
906. Board of studies meeting for Pharmacology PG Curriculum 2017-2018 was held on 20th
April 2017, in Ground Floor Lecture Hall, MGMCRI .
907. DrVaishali D Kotasthane, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology received certificate
of appreciation and momento for participating in Yogasana Demonstration organized by
CYTER,SBV University, Pondicherry as a part of International Yoga day celebrations on 21st June
2017.
ACADEMIC INITIATIVES OF INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Awards
908. IGIDS won the Best Speciality hospital “Jonas Salk Award” for philanthropic activity conducted by Doctors United Charitable Trust on 27th March 2016 at Hotel Annamalai,
Pondicherry
909. Dr. Geena Mary, Tutor of Cons and Endo awarded Third Prize in Essay Competition titled
Roll of Yoga in Salutogenesis in” YOGAFEST 2016” at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry, on 18.06.16.
910. Dr. Santha Devy, Prof & Head from the department of Oral Pathology& Microbiology was
awarded the ‘Best Demonstration prize in Yogasana Demonstration’ at the International day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 held at SBV University, Puducherry on 20.6.2016.
911. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry won 2nd prize in
Yogasana competition & 3rd prize in poster competition titled “Yoga and positive health” conducted at the International day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 held at SBV University, Puducherry
on 20.6.2016.
912. Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, was awarded Best demonstration
prize in Yogasana competition at the International day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 held at SBV
University, Puducherry on 20.6.2016.
913. Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics was appreciated with an honorary
award for his contribution in the success of International Yoga fest and Yoga day 2016.
914. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was invited as
one of the Institutional review board & Ethics committee member at Best Dental Science College,
Madurai on 20. 09. 16.
915. Dr. Senthil. M, Prof & Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry was invited as one of the
Institutional review board & Ethics committee member at Best Dental Science College, Madurai on
20. 09. 16.
916. Dr. Suganya M, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics. received a cash award of Rs 5000/,
for guiding the ICMR project on 23. 09. 16.
917. Dr. Harikrishnan P, Professor and Head, Dept of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopeadics, was invited to be part of a session in biomechanics group, Mechanical Eng.
Department held at SRM University, Chennai on
29. 09. 16.
918. “IGIDS - NSS unit” has been selected has one of the ten best NSS unit in Pondicherry state
by Pondicherry
NSS Cell.
919. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry completed the Post
Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy from CYTER, MGMCRI
on 9.11.16.
920. Dr. Sivasenthil, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, obtained Diplomate World congress
for Oral Implantology (DWCOI) at 10th World congress for Oral Implantology & AAID Global
Conference, New Delhi between 11.11.16 and 13.11.16.
921. Dr. Balaji. J, Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, obtained Diplomate World
congress for Oral Implantology (DWCOI) at 10th World congress
for Oral Implantology & AAID Global Conference, New Delhi between 11.11.16 and 13.11.16.
922. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics was
awarded fellowship and Masters in Implantology by International congress of Oral implantologists
(ICOI), U.S.A, in the international conference, World conference of Oral implantologists (WCOI)
held in NewDelhi between 11.11.16 and 13.11.16.
923. Dr. Praveen Rajesh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
was awarded best oral presentation for the poster titled “Comparative evaluation of NSAIDs vs corticosteroids on post –operative pain: A double-blind randomized control pain.” in Roots Summit, 2016 held
in Dubai between 30.11.16 and 3.12.16.
Recognition / Guest lecture:
924. Dr.CarounanidyUsha, Dean faculty of dentistry, Prof, Department of cons and endo delivered
Guest lecture on titled,” Integrated Education and Practice in Dentistry – An Indian Scenario” In the INDO-US conference on Oral health and Well being on 06.01.16 and 7.01.16, at Meenakshi Mission
hospital and Research center, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
925. Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Department of cons and endo delivered Guest lecture on
titled, “Integrated Education And Practice In Dentistry - An Indian Scenario” In The INDO-US
Conference On Oral Health And Well Being on 06.01.16 and 7.01.16, at Meenakshi Mission
Hospital and Research Center, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
926. DrSenthil.M, Reader, Head of the Department, Department of Public Health Dentistry had
delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Reaching the unreached- Indigenous outreach activities” at Indo-US conference on 05-01-2016 & 06-01-2016.
927. Dr Sanguida A, Reader, Dept of pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry delivered a guest
lecture on “Yoga and lifestyle disorders” at the 22nd International Yoga Festival conducted by the Dept. of Tourism, Puducherry on on 06.01.16.
928. Dr.Srinivasan, Professor, Dept of prosthodontics gave a guest lecture “Research for Undergraduate students at IGIDS, held on on 20.01.16.
929. Dr. Saravanakumar R, Prof and Head, Dept of Periodontology participated as a panelist in
8thRapid review course on Periodontics, SRMDC, Chennai on 25.01.16
930. Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head department of cons and endo delivered on Product
Profiles and Interesting Clinical Techniques” Presented in the Clinical Society Meeting at Sri BalajiVidhyapeeth, Puducherry, on 27.01.16.
931. Dr. Saravanakumar R, Prof and Head, Dept of Periodontology gave a guest lecture titled
“Use of Laser in Periodontal therapy” in Periosakthi held at Aadhiparasakthi dental college and hospital, Melmaruvathur on 18.03.16.
932. Dr.Srinivasan, Professor, Dept of prosthodontics gave a guest lecture on “Citation And Reference Management Of Manuscript Writing” at SRM Dental College , Ramapuram, Chennai, on 06.04.16.
933. Dr.P. S. Manoharan, Prof and Head, Dept of Prosthodontics gave a guest lecture titled
“Geriatic considerations in denture patients” at Raja Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai
University, Chidambaram on the event of World Geriatic Day on 1.10.16.
934. Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Dean, and Head department of conservative dentistry and
endodontics - on External Consultancy to AB shetty memorial institute of dental sciences, for
annual academic audit on 23.11.16 to 24.11.16 in Deralakatte.
935. Dr.Mithunjith, Senior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics -
Presented a guest lecture on “Digital dental photography-with Live demo and hands on” in Dr.K.M.Venkatachalam Oration in IDA Madurai on 27.11.16.
936. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, delivered an IDA Guest Lecture
on “Perio for All” at Thiruvarur on18.12.16. 937. Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Dept. of prosthodontics, has been awarded for delivering a
Lecture and hand on training “Citation and reference management of transcript writing”, in CDE program held on 06.04.15 at SRM Dental College, Chennai
938. Dr Prathima G S delivered a guest lecture on “Lasers –A Wave of the future“ in 2nd state level CDE program for UG students, interns & faculty held on 27.04.16 at Adhiparasakthi Dental
College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur.
939. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dean, Dr. Saravana Kumar, Prof & Head, Dr. Prateba, Professor, Dr.
Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, Dr. P.S. Manoharan, Professor and head, Dr. M.
Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dr. Vikneshan, Senior
lecturer, Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Sanguida, Reader, Dept of Pedodontics conducted
Guest lecture at the workshop for dental educators held between 13.06.16, 14.06.16 and 23.06.16,
24.06.16 at Priyadarshini Dental College and hospital.
940. Dr. Harikrishnan, Prof & Head gave Guest Lecture on “Recent Trends in Industrial Effluent Treatment” Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering at Pondicherry Engineering College
between 20.06.16 and 25.06.16.
941. Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, delivered keynote lecture titled
“Research methodology and process of patenting” at the 18th Indian Prosthodontic Society
National Postgraduate convention, between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16 held at Vydehi Institute of
dental science Bangalore.
942. Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Department of prosthodontics, attended the CDE program on
computerized occlusal analysis in diagnosis and treatment planning held at Sree Balaji Dental
College & hospital on 20.03.16.
943. All faculty of IGIDS attended the faculty development program on 19.04.16 on
“Competency based education & SPICES model of training for the interns” conducted by SAF, IGIDS.
944. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a one day
CDE program titled “Pedofeast” organized by the dept. of Pedodntics, Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur on 27.04.16.
945. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol Professor and Head, Dr .John Baliah, Dr. Sivasankari, Dr. Sukriti
Kumar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader,
Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics
attended the lecture “Music therapy for health & wellbeing” conducted by SAF-IGIDS on 04.05.16.
946. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi & Dr. E. Gayathri Priyadharshini,
Senior Lecturers, Dr P.S. Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr. Shivasakthy.M, Reader, Department of
prosthodontics Dept of periodontics attended the CME on “Ethical aspects of biomedical research” held at IGMCR & I, Puducherry on 12.4.2016.
947. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr. Jananni &Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturers, Dept
of Periodontics, participated in the “International Symposium on Regeneration” held at Rajas Dental College, Kanyakumari on 15.4.2016.
948. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD gave a guest lecture on the topic “Biomarkers” at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai on 22. 07. 16
949. Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of prosthodontics, was one of the resource person for a
workshop on Slow/Problem learners at National Conference On Changing Trends in health
Professions Education on 20. 08. 16 at MGMC&RI.
950. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Prof and Head, Dept of Cons & Endo delivered a guest lecture on
External consultancy services for PG foundation in research programe from 02. 09. 16 to 05. 09.
16 in SRM Dental College, Chennai.
951. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & Head and Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics,
were the invited speakers for ISP Colloquim titled “Controversies in Periodontology” held at Tagore Dental College Chennai on 08. 09. 16.
952. Dr G. S Prathima, Prof & Head, Dr Sanguida, Dept of Pedodontics, delivered a guest
lecture “Laser Fundamentals” in the CDE Program- LASER ATELIER –soft tissue and hard tissue
lecture & hands conducted by Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry on 27. 09. 16
at IGIDS, SBV, Puducherry.
953. Officiation as Chairperson
954. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & Head, Dept. of Periodontology went as a PG examiner to JKKN
Dental college and hospital, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu on 3.11.16
and 4.11.16.
955. Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dept. of Periodontology, chaired a scientific session in
the International College of Dentists, Conference and Convocation 2016 held at Hyaat Regency
Chennai, conducted by Tagore dental college
on 17.12.16 and 18.12.16.
956. Dr.Saravana Kumar R, Prof & Head, Dept of Periodontics, chaired a session of scientific
paper presentation at the International Symposium on Regenerationheldat Rajas Dental College,
Kanyakumari on 15.4.2016.
957. Dr. P.S. Manoharan, Professor and head , Dept. of prosthodontics, Chaired a scientific
session for e- poster competition in comprehensive prosthodontic review, 23.04.16 at Sri
Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital.
958. Dr.Senthil.M was the organizing secretary of the National Conference on Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR) conducted by the IPR Cell of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at the MGMCRI campus
on 03.06.16.
959. Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, chaired a scientific session at the 18th
Indian Prosthodontic Society National Postgraduate convention at Vydehi Institute of dental science
Bangalore held between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16.
960. Dr. Balaji, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, chaired a scientific session at the 18th
Indian Prosthodontic Society National Postgraduate convention at Vydehi Institute of dental science
Bangalore held between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16.
961. Dr.Senthil.M and Dr.Vikneshan were part of organizing the GIS Consortium - Vision
Development Workshop which was held at Hotel Athiti on 27.06.16 & 28.06.16. The program was
jointly organized by University of IOWA and SBV, had 32 participants from various governmental
organization and other institutions.
Presentation in Conference/ CDE:
962. Dr.Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, presented a paper titled “Perio-
esthetics- An overview”, at the Clinical Society meeting held at IGIDS, Puducherry on 17.6.2016.
963. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Prof & Head, Dept of Cons & Endo presented Paper on
“Multisources Feed Back” in National Conference On Changing Trends in health Professions Education on 19. 08. 16 at MGMC&RI.
964. Dr. Varsha, Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, presented paper on “Perception of Dental students regarding their behavior skill, communication skill and interpersonal relationship
competence- A cross sectional study” at National Conference On Changing Trends in health Professions Education on 19. 08. 16 at MGMC&RI.
965. Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of prosthodontics, presented paper on “Predicting the future of students needing additional curricular support” at National Conference On Changing Trends in health Professions Education on 20. 08. 16 at MGMC&RI.
966. Dr. Balaji. J, Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, presented a paper “Rejuvinating the quality of life of patients using Dental implants- Case report” at 10th World congress for Oral
Implantology & AAID Global Conference, New Delhi between 11.11.16 and 13.11.16.
967. Dr. Sivasenthil, Reader Department of Prosthodontics, presented a paper “Functional and esthetic reconstruction with prosthesis using dental implants- case report” at 10th World congress for
Oral Implantology & AAID Global Conference, New Delhi between 11.11.16 and 13.11.16.
968. Dr. Shivasakthy. M, Reader Department of Prosthodontics, presented a poster titled
“Reliability of internal assessment performance in identification of students needing additional curricular support (SNACS) in B.D.S-A retrospective Study” at MEDUCON 2016 held at JIPMER on 13.11.16 and 14.11.16.
969. Dr.M. Senthil has participated in the 21st National conference of Indian Association of
Public Health Dentistry from 17.11.16 to 19.11.16 organized by Kalinga Institute of Dental
Sciences of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. In this conference he presented a scientific paper titled
“Universal Back Resting Device – “A New Cost Effective Device to Provide Dental Health Care in Rural Areas” and he also chaired a scientific session in the conference.
970. Dr. Balaji. J Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, presented a paper “Full mouth rehabilitation using dental implants - case series” at 44th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference,
Mumbai between 1.12.16 and 4.12.16.
971. Professor Dr.Vishwanath Rangdhol, Head, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended
National Conference organized by Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology at
Kanyakumari on 16.12.16 and presented a paper on “Integrated teaching modules- Our experience.” 972. Participation in Conference /CDE:
973. Dr. Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics attended
Conference on ICT in education technology at SRMC, Chennai on 21.01.16 and 22.01.16.
974. All faculty from Dept of Prosthodontics organized and participated in “unraveling the myths of occlusion” held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dentnal Science, on 29.01.16.
975. Dr.R.Saravana Kumar, Prof and Head, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept of
Periodontics Dr.Yuvaraj.V,Professor, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr.
Ramesh V, Senior Lecturer, Dept of pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, participated in the
lecture and hands on course with the theme “unraveling the myths of occlusion” held at IGIDS puducherry on 29.01.16 conducted by PRO- IGIDS.
976. Dr.Mithunjith .K Senior Lecturer department of cons and endo attended a workshop on
“Mastering occlusion” by Stuart Orton Jones and by Metin Ibrahim in pune from 28.01.16 to 30.01.16.
977. Dr Prathima G S Prof & Head, Dr Kirthiga M Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics attended
Training of Trainers (TOTS) workshop conducted from 07.01.16 to 9.01.16 & 21.01.16 to 23.01.16
at IGIDS, Puducherry.
978. Dr. Sathyanarayanan.R, Professor &Head, Dr. Suresh.V, Professor, Dr. Nithin Joseph
Jude.B, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Saravanan.R, SeniorLecturer, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial
Surgery, Dr. Varshamurthy, Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics, Dr.John Baliah, Senior lecturer,
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended “under graduate OOO consortium-2016” at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry on 05.02.16.
979. Dr. Swetha Paulose, Senior lecturer and Dr. Muneer, Tutor, Department of Oral Medicine
and Radiology attended “Refresher Workshop on Prosthodontic Management of Temporo-
mandibular disorders” at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry from 11.02.16 to 12.02.16.
980. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and
Radiology, Dr. Yuvaraj, Prof, Dept of OMFS, Dr. Vezhavendan, Prof, Dept of Oral Pathology,
attended “Cochrane south Asia workshop on protocol development” at Christian Medical college, Vellore from 08.02.2016 to 12.02.2016.
981. Dr. Arvinth R, Senior Lecturer from Department of Orthodontics attended the 1st European
Aligner Society Congress held at Vienna, Austria on 13.02.16 and 14.02.16.
982. Dr Prathima G S, Prof & Head, Dept of pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. S.Sakthi
Devi & Dr. I. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturers,Dept of Periodontics attended 3rd International
Conference in Medical Education Progamme on Music Therapy titled“ Best Practised Models & Research in Music Therapy : Global Perspectives” held at SBV University, Puducherry on 16.02.16.
983. Dr. Prasanya, Tutor, Dept of prosthodontics, participated as member of organizing
committee in the continuing Medical education program on music therapy titled “Best Practised Models & Research In Music Therapy: Global Perspectives” held at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
University on 16.02.16.
984. Dr. R.Saravana Kumar, Prof and Head, Dr. Pratebha, Professor & Dr. S.Sakthi Devi, Senior
Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, Dr.Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dr.Karpagavinayagam, Prof,
Dr.Bindu Reader, Dr.Mithunjith .K, Dr.Padmaraj, ,Dr.Praveen ,Senior Lecturer, Dept of Cons &
Endo, Dr. Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr.Srinivasan, Dr. David Livingstone, Dr. Varsha, Professors,
Dr. Shivasakthy, Dr. Sivasenthil, Readers, Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Mohammed Ali Senior lecturer, Dept
of Prosthodontics, Dr. Harikrishnan, Prof & HOD, Dr. Arvinth R. & Dr. Anirudh Yaswanth, Senior
Lecturers from Dept of Orthodontics Dr. A. Santha Devy Professor & HOD, Dr. N. Vezhavendhan
,Professor, Dr. KR. Premlal, Reader & Dr. S. Vidyalakshmi Senior lecturer, Dept. of Oral
Pathology, Dr.Sathyanarayanan.R,Professor&Head, DrYuvaraj.V,Professor, DrBalaji.T.S, Senior
Lecturer, Dr.Saravanan.R Senior Lecturer, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr
Prathima G S Prof & Head, Dr Sajeev R Prof , Dr Kayalvizhi Prof, Dr Sanguida Reader, Dr Ramesh
V Senior Lecturer, Dr Selvabalaji A Senior Lecturer, Dept of pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry,
Dr.Jeelani.S, Dr.Vandana.S, Reader, Dr.Sivasankari, and Dr.Swetha Paulose, Senior lecturer,
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended “Systematic Review Protocol Development Workshop Conducted by the Cochrane South Asia Team heldat Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental
Sciences, Puducherry from 17.02.16 to 19.02.16.
985. Dr.Sathyanarayanan.R, Professor &Head, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery,
Dr Suresh V, Professor, ,DrYuvaraj.V,Professor, Dr.Balaji.T.S, Senior Lecturer, Dr.Nithin Joseph
Jude.B,Senior Lecturer, Dr.Saravanan.R, Senior Lecturer, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial
Surgery and participated in “TARGET 2016”, 4th Annual conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, hosted by our institute, from 25.02.16 to 28.02.16.
986. Dr.Mithunjith .K Senior Lecturer department of cons and endo attended a workshop on
“Perio-Esthetics” by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar in Mumbai on 6.03.16.
987. All faculty from Dept of prosthodontics, organized and participated in the “Refresher workshop” on “Prosthodontic management of Temporo-mandibular Disorders” held at IGIDS on 11.03.16 and 12.03.16.
988. Dr. R.Saravana Kumar, Prof and Head& Dr. I. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dr.Mithunjith
.K & Dr.Praveen, Senior Lecturer department of cons and endo, Dr.Yuvaraj.V, Professor,
Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr.Balaji.T.S, Senior Lecturer, Department Of
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery attended “Refresher Workshop” on prosthodontics management of TMJ disorders held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry on 11.03.2016.
989. Dr.Vikneshan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry had attended a
workshop on Advanced Statistics Course conducted by National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
between 14.03.16 to 18.03.16.
990. Dr.Srinivasan, Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics, attended CDE, Computerized occlusal
analysis in diagnosis and treatment planning, at Shree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath
University, held on 20.03.16.
991. Dr. Ramesh V, Senior Lecturer, Dept of pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, attended
“International workshop on disability advocacy and current trends in inclusion of CWSN” organized by “Satya Special school in association with Pondicherry University” on 22.03.16.
992. Dr. S. Vidyalakshmi, Dr. M. Sivaramakrishnan, Dr. R. Suganya , Senior lecturers have
attended the “Symposium on Salivary Gland Pathology” at Rajah Muthiah Dental Co llege &
Hospital, Annamalai University on 23.03.16.
993. Dr.R.Sathyanarayanan, Professor & Head, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery,
Dr.Suresh.V, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery participated in OOO
consortium on “potentially malignant oral disorders”organized by the oral and maxillofacial pathology department of Adhiparasakthi dental college on 23.03.16.
994. Dr. Mohammed Ali, Dr. Balaji Senior lecturers, Dr. Prasanya, Tutor Dept of prosthodontics,
attending the trainer program on “Education Science & Technology for Dental Professionals” held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science , from March 2015-december 2015.
995. Dr.Sathyanarayanan.R,Professor & Head, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial
Surgery,Dr. Suresh.V, Professor, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery,Dr. Nithin Joseph
Jude.B, Senior Lecturer, Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeryattended the 4th national
annual rapid review programme held between 29.03.16 to 1.04.16, “ROME 2016”, Conducted by the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at SRMC, Porur.
996. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R. Premlal,
Reader, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya,
Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Tutor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have
attended the “Interprofessional Workshop on Basics of Immunohistochemistry” conducted by the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences on
19.04.16.
997. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr. Pratebha, Professor, Dr. Jananni. M, Dr. Sakthi Devi,
Dr. Karthikeyan & Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, Dr. Vishwanath
Rangdhol Professor and Head, Dr. Vandana, Reader Dr. John Baliah, Dr. Sivasankari ,Dr. Sukriti
Kumar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. V. Suresh, Professor,
Dr. V. Yuvaraj , Professor, Dr.Nithin, Senior Lecturer & Dr. R. Saravanan Senior Lecturer, Dept of
Oral Surgery, Dr. Prathima G S, Dr. Sajeev R, Dr. Sanguida, Dr. Ramesh V, Dr. Kirthiga M, Dept
of Pedodontics, Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R.
Premlal, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Tutor, Department of
Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr.Anoop Mathew, Dr. Anirudh Yaswanth, Dr. Hanumanth,
Senior Lecturers, Department of Orthodontics Dr. Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr. Varsha ,Professor,
Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics, participated in the webinar “Critical Thinking
in Health Education & Evidence Based Dentistry” with resource person Dr Teresa A.Marshall organized by Scientific and academic forum on 27.05.16 at IGIDS, SBV University, Puducherry
998. Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R. Premlal, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior
Lecturer, Dr. Suganya, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Tutor, Department of Oral Pathology &
Microbiology, Dr. John Baliah, Senior Lecturer, & Dr. Muneer, Tutor Participated in World no tobacco
rally on 31.05.16 organized by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of
Dental Sciences, SBV, Puducherry.
999. Dr. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head Department of Cons and Endo, Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof
& Head, Dr. Pratebha, Professor,Dr. Jananni & Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturers, Dept of
Periodontics Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Santha
Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr.
Suganya, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr Vandana, Reader Dr
.John Baliah, Dr. Sivasankari Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr.
Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr Varsha, Professor, Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dr. Rajkumar, senior
lecturer, Dr. Balaji, senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan
Professor, Dr, V. Yuvaraj Professor, & Dr. Nithin Joseph Jude, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery attended a one day workshop on “Patent & Copyright” organized by the IPR
cell, SBV in collaboration with TIFAC & Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India on
03.06.16.
1000. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a lecture on
“Human origin, Health & Disease” organized by the CIDRF, MGMCRI on 09.06.16.
1001. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Vidyalakshmi,
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Dr. Vineela. R, Reader, Dept of Periodontics, Dr.
V. Yuvaraj, Professor & Dr. T.S. Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
attended the CME on “Update on Microbiology” held at MGMC&RI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry on 15.6.2016.
1002. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a public
awareness program on yoga conducted by CYTER, MGMCRI for senior citizens at St. Patrick
School and for inmates of Cluny Hospice on 19.06.16 on the occasion of International Yoga Day
celebrations.
1003. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & Head, Dr. Pratebha, Professor, Dr. Vineela. R, Reader, Dr.
Jananni. M, Dr. Sakthi Devi, Dr. Karthikeyan &Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept of
Periodontics, Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Vidyalakshmi,
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Dr Prathima G S, Dr Kayalvizhi G, Dr Sanguida,
Dept of Pedodontics, Dr . Varsha , Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics, Dr. V. Yuvaraj, Professor &
Dr. T.S. Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Dept of OMFS participated in the National seminar & CME on
“Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education” held on 21.06.16 at MGMCRI & RI, SBV University, Pondicherry.
1004. Dr.Harikrishnan, Prof & Head, attended awareness workshop on Advanced Material
Characterization & Synthesis Facilities on 27.06.16 & 28.06.16 in Department of Nuclear Physics,
University of Madras.
1005. Dr. Shivasakthy.M, Reader, Department of prosthodontics, participated in short course on
biostatistics & epidemiology for clinical and public health research using STATA held between
27.06.16 and 30.06.16 at CMC Vellore.
1006. Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics was a part of a team which
participated in the “Himalyan Dental project- Oral health education and treatment for school
children” in July 2016. 1007. Dr. Mithunjith and Dr. Praveen Rajesh, Senior Lecturers, Dept of Cons & Endo attended
Recapitulation-VIII International Symposium on Root Dentin Stabilization on 08. 07. 16 at
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai.
1008. All Professors and Readers and senior lecturers representing all departments and members of
Scientific and Academic forum participated in workshop “Curriculum Development for Competency Based Education” held on 13. 07. 16 at IGIDS, Pondicherry.
1009. Dr. Karpagavinayagam, Prof, Dept of Cons & Endo, attended Smile Make Over on 20. 07.
16 at Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai
1010. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD and Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer attended the CDE
program at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai on 22. 07. 16.
1011. Dr. Bindu, Reader, Dept of Cons & Endo attended Ecclieres on 26. 07. 16 and 27. 07. 16 at
Accord Metro Politan, Chennai.
1012. Dr. Praveen Rajesh, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Cons & Endo, attended AERO- PG foundation
program from
27. 07. 16 to 29. 07. 16 at IGIDS.
1013. Dr. Sanguida. A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended the
Continuing Dental Education Program & hands-on on “Crown/veneer preparation, impression techniques & temporization” conducted by the IDA Puducherry Branch on 07. 08. 16.
1014. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Cons & Endo, attended Conference and Hands on
A-Z of Porcelain Laminate Veneers Pre Conference Course, 25th Annual Conference of IAACD
from 12. 08. 16 to 15. 08. 16 at Nehru Centre Mumbai.
1015. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dean, Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr. Manoharan, Professor,
Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr. Senthil M, Professor, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dr. Bindu, Reader,
Dr. Sanguida, Reader Dr. Vikneshan, Reader, Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subbulakshmi, and
Dr. Nansi, Tutors, Dental Education Unit, were the organizing members of the “National Conference on changing trends in health professions education” on 18. 08. 16 at SBVU.
1016. Dr. Sathyanarayanan, Prof and Head, Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dr. Karpagavinayagam,
Professors, Dr. Bindu Meera John, Reader, Dr. Padmaraj, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Geena Mary Tutor,
Dept of Cons & Endo, Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dr. V. Suresh, Prof &
Dr. V. Yuvaraj, Prof. from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr G S Prathima, Prof &
Head, Dr Sanguida, Dept of Pedodontics, Dr. Aniruddh Yashwanth, Senior lecturer, Dept of
orthodontics, Dr. Manoharan Prof & Head, Dr. Varsha, Professor, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dr.
S A Mohammed Ali, Senior lecturer, Dept of Prosthodontics Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD,
Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr. Vineela Reader Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior
Lecturer, Dr. Sakthi Devi Senior Lecturer and Dr. Gayathri Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Dept. of
Periodontics, Dr. Santha Devy, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Dr. Premlal, Dr. Vidyalakshmi,
Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Dr. Suganya, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Dept. of Oral Pathology attended Dental
Educational Conference – Under Graduate Dental Education Time For Change? on 18. 08. 16 at
MGMCRI.
1017. Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics, participated in the panel
discussion “Students stakeholders’ perspectives on dental education” in the National Conference on changing trends in health professions education on 18. 08. 16 at SBVU
1018. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Prof and Head, Dr. Bindu, Reader, Dept. of Cons & Endo, Dr.
Varsha, Professor, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics,
Dr. V. Yuvaraj, Prof, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery attended National Conference on
Changing Trends Health Professions Education on 19. 08. 16 and 20. 08. 16 at MGMCRI.
1019. Dr. Shivasakthy M, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics attended a workshop on Mentoring and
feedback conducted as a part of National Conference on Changing Trends Health Professions
Education on 20. 08. 16 at MGMC&RI.
1020. Dr. Karpagavinayagam, Prof, Dept of Cons & Endo attended PG Collequim on 25. 08. 16 at
Ragas Dental College, Chennai.
1021. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Cons & Endo attended 1st International Digital
Dental Conference in Hydrebad from 26. 08. 16 to 28. 08. 16.
1022. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer, attended Hands on Course on Cad/Cam in 1st International
Digital Dental Conference held in Hydrabad on 27. 08. 16.
1023. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer attended full day lecture on Clinical Smile Designing by Dr.
Florin Cofar (Romania) held in Mumbai on 28. 08. 16.
1024. Dr. Mithunjith, Senior Lecturer, attended one day certification programme in “Occlusion” by “Robert Craddock” in Bangalore on 29. 08. 16.
1025. Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics was a part of the organizing team
for the “Geospatial Vision Development workshop” at SBVU
1026. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr. Vineela Reader, Dr. Jananni,
Senior Lecturer Dept. of Periodontics participated in the ISP Colloquium titled “Controversies in Periodontology” held at Tagore Dental College on 08. 09. 16
1027. Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics and Dr. Prasanya, Tutor, Dept of
Prosthodontics participated in the “South Indian Medical and Dental convention Chettinad Fusion 2K16” as a faculty escort from 7. 09. 16 to10. 09. 16.
1028. Dr. Vezhavendhan, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Dr. Suganya have attended the 6th CDE program
on “Clinico Pathologic Conference” held on 11. 09. 16 organized by the Indian Dental Association – Madras Branch in association with Indian association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists.
1029. Faculties representing all departments attended the “Learning Management Software Workshop” on 16. 09. 2016, 23. 09. 2016 and 30. 09. 2016 organised by the Information Technology Department
of SBV University.
1030. Dr. S A Mohammed Ali, Dr. Rajkumar, Senior lecturers, Department of prosthodontics,
participated in “Data Manipulation Using Cbct For Dental Implants” held on 22. 09. 16 at Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hopital
1031. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Periodontics participated in the Laser CDE
program conducted by the Dept. of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Dental
College and Hospital, on 27. 09. 16.
1032. Dr. Anoop Mathew, Dr. Arvinth, and Dr. Aniruddh Yashwanth, senior lecturers, Dept of
orthodontics and dentofacial orthopeadics attended CDE on Laser Atelier held at Indira Gandhi
Institute of Dental Sciences
on 27. 09. 16.
1033. Dr. S A Mohammed Ali, senior lecturer, department of prosthodontics, participated in
lecture and hands on worshop on TOPIC “LASER ATLIER” on 29. 09. 16,
at IGIDS, Pondicherry
1034. Dr Anoop Mathew, Dr Aniruddh, Dr Aravinth Senior lecturers Dept of Orthodontics
attended the “Laser Atelier” CDE program held on 26.09.16 at Indira Gandhi Dental College, Puducherry
1035. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, and Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of
Periodontology attended the “Interns Orientation Program” on 5.10.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of Dental sciences.
1036. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, and Dr. Pratebha Balu,
Professor, Dept. of Periodontology attended CIDRF workshop “Clinical Genomics and Bioinformatics on 14.10.16 at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute.
1037. Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology and Dr. Sakthi Devi Senior Lecturer,
Dept. of Periodontology participated in the conference on “MEDUCON” conducted by Dept. of medical education and alumni association of national teacher training center by on 14.10.16.at
JIPMER.
1038. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy,
Reader, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.
Sakthi Devi, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of
Periodontology, attended CDE program “CORE” conducted by the Dept. of Oral Medicine and
Radiology on 17.10.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences.
1039. Dr Anoop Mathew, Dr Aniruddh, Dr Vijaykumar, Dr Aravinth, Senior lecturers, Dept of
Orthodontics attended the “CORE 2016” CDE program held on 17.10.16 at Indira Gandhi Dental College, Puducherry.
1040. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, attended the Board of studies
certificate course on 22.10.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences
1041. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dr. Jananni, Senior
Lecturer, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini,
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology attended First year Induction program on 24.10.16.
1042. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor,
Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology,
Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior lecturer, Dept.
of Periodontology, Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, attended the
Clinical Society meet held by the Dept. of Public Health Dentistry on 25.10.16 at Indira Gandhi
institute of dental sciences.
1043. Dr.R Sathyanarayanan Prof, Dr.V Suresh Prof, Dr.V Yuvaraj Prof, Dr. T.S.Balaji Senior
Lecturer and Dr. B.Nithin Joseph Jude Senior Lecturer from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery participated in the “OOO” Symposium in management of vascular lesions held on 01.11.16 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu.
1044. Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader,
Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Karthikeyan,
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Sakthi Devi Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology,
Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology participated in the guest lecture On
“Surgical considerations in implant placement in the esthetic zone” conducted by SAF on 02.11.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences.
1045. All faculty of IGIDS attended “Dr. Rafiauddin Ahmed Internal Oration programme” conducted by SAF and DEU on 04.11.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of Dental sciences.
1046. Dr. Sivasenthil, Reader, Dr. Rajkumar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics
attended CDE on “Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be ready” Medical Emergencies in Dentistry at
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha University, Chennai on 09.11.16.
1047. Dr.Geena Mary, Tutor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics attended
CDE program on “Be aware, Be prepared, Be ready” Medical emergencies in Dentistry in Saveetha
Dental College, Chennai held on 09.11.16
1048. Dr.Mithunjith, senior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
attended an international conference “World conference of Oral implantologists (WCOI) held in NewDelhi from 11.11.16 to 13.11.16.
1049. Dr. Shivasakthy. M, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, attended preconference
workshop on “Research in medical education” at MEDUCON 2016 held at JIPMER on 13.11.16 and 14.11.16.
1050. Dr. Kirthiga M, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry participated in
the Cochrane Review Completion Workshop from 14.11.16 to 18.11.16.
1051. Dr.Praveen Rajesh. Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
participated in Cochrane- South Asia’s “Review Completion workshop” held in Christian Medical College, Vellore from 14.11.16 to 18.11.16.
1052. Dr Prathima G S, Prof and Head, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended two
days intensive course on Direct gold foil restorations with hands-on and clinical patient work on
20.11.16 at Indian academy of gold foil operators Chennai.
1053. Dr. Selvabalaji A, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry participated
in a camp for special children (Rainbow Foundation, Vanrapet) organized by Guild Association,
IGIDS in association with Rotary Club, on 22.11.16.
1054. All faculty of IGIDS attended the Clinical Society meet held by the Dept. Orthodontics on
29.11.16 at Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences.
1055. Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy Reader, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior
Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology contributed voluntarily in the Blood Donation program conducted
by SBV Blood Donors Club RRC? on the occasion of “AIDS day” on 01.12.16.
1056. Dr Prathima G S, Prof and Head, Dr Kayalvizhi, Prof, Dr Sanguida, Reader, Dr Suganya M,
Dr Ramesh V,
Dr Selvabalaji A, Dr Kirthiga M, Senior lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
attended an International CDE Program on “Infant Oral Health Care - the untold story” organized by Department of Public Health Dentistry on the 23.12.16 at IGIDS, Pondicherry.
1057. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor,
Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Jananni,
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology
Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept.
of Periodontology, attended an International CDE program on “Infant Oral Health Care- The Untold
Story” conducted by the Dept. of Public Health Dentistry and SAF, IGIDS on 23.12.16. Guest lecture:
1058. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and
Radiology delivered a lecture on “Integrated teaching’’ in faculty development program organized by Dental Education unit, held at IGIDS on 12.01.17.
1059. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
attended and delivered a guest lecture on Salivary gland imaging and forensic radiology, at Sri
Ramachandra University, Chennai between 19.01.17 and 21.01.17.
1060. Dr. Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics gave a guest lecture titled
“Design considerations in RPD, Philosophy and Principles on 5th Rapid Review & Revision Course
in Prosthodontics and Implantology from 6.02.17 to 8.02.17 at Faculty of Dental sciences, Sri
Ramachandra University.
1061. Dr. Manoharan P.S, Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, delivered a lecture
on “OSCE/OSPE” in faculty development program organized by Dental Education unit, held at IGIDS on 10.02.17.
1062. Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Dean, and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and
Endodontics delivered a Key Note Lecture on “Current Concepts in Cariology” held on 11.02.17 and 12.02.17 at Trivandrum.
1063. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology gave a guest lecture on the topic
“Diagnosis and treatment planning in Periodontology” at the IDA conference at Vellore on 26.02.2017.
1064. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dr. SaravanaKumar, Dr. Manoharan, Dr. Senthil, Dr.M.Shivasakthy,
Dr.Vikneshan, Dr. Jananni were resource persons for the “Faculty Training Program (TOT’S-
DEU)” held between 1.03.17 to 4.03.17, at SRM Dental college, Ramapuram, Chennai. 1065. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology
delivered a keynote lecture on the topic “Scope of periodontology” at Chettinad Dental College on
7.03.17.
1066. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics attended the TYT-Teaching & Training
skills for PGs held at MGMC&RI, Pondicherry on 10.03.17 as a resource person.
1067. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and
Radiology delivered a lecture in SCOPE on “Case documentation and record maintenance” on 25.05.2017 held at MGMCRI.
1068. Dr. Sivaramakrishnan. N, Senior Lecturer from the department of Oral Pathology &
Microbiology has delivered a lecture on “Career opportunities after BDS” held on 26.05.17 organized by Dental Education Unit, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences.
1069. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology gave a guest
lecture on the occasion of Oral Hygiene day at Raja Muthaiah Dental College, Chidambaram on
01.08.2017
1070. Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and
Radiology delivered an orientation lecture for 1st year PG students of IGIDS on Value added
programs in addition to Master of Dental surgery on 23.8.17 at MGMCRI.
1071. Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer and Dr. Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Department of
Periodontology delivered a lecture on “Oral Hygiene” as a part of the Oral Hygiene day Celebration
on 24.08.2017 at Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering.
1072. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology delivered a guest
lecture on the topic Occlusion at the 10th National ISPRP Conference in Chennai on 26.08.2017 and
27.08.2017
1073. Dr. Pratebha, Professor Department of Periodontology delivered a lecture on “Periodontal considerations in establishing contacts and contours with composite resins” at the Post-Conference
course conducted as a part of the 10th National ISPRP Conference in Chennai on 28.08.2017
1074. Dr. Karpagavinayagam, Professor, Department of Conservative & Endodontics gave the
integrated guest lecture on “Contact & Contour for better periodontal health” at the Post-Conference
course conducted as a part of the 10th National ISPRP Conference on 28.08.17
1075. Dr.Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, participated as guest
speaker in the 4th CDE program held at JSL Dental clinic, Karaikal- 17.09.2017 on “Impression –
the first step to success”.
Officiation as chairperson:
1076. Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Dean, and Head Department of Conservative Dentistry and
Endodontics on External reviewer, IRB, in SRM on Jan 2017 in Chennai.
1077. Dr.Bindu M John judged poster competition for SCORE Mangalore on 03.02.17 and
04.02.17 for undergraduates.
1078. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology participated in debate on topic
“Microsurgery” at SRMC between 9.02.17 and 12.02.17.
1079. Dr G S Prathima, Prof and Head, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry chaired a
scientific session at 14th ISPPD National PG convention, PEDO-CARIE –Exploring ECC, held
from 9th -11.02.17 at M S Ramaiah Medical College Auditorium, Ramaiah University of Applied
Sciences Bengaluru.
1080. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery chaired a
session of scientific paper presentation and poster presentation at the Face Stat-Us AOMSI
Conference, Chennai from 2.03.17 to 4.03.17.
1081. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology was the chairperson for a
session at 16th ISP PG Convention - Periozenith in Manali from 24.03.17 to 26.03.17.
1082. Dr.Prathima.G.S, Prof & Head, Dr Kayalvizhi, Professor, Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader,
Dr.Suganya, Dr Kirthiga M, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry chaired
a Scientific session at the PEDOSPHERE, 39th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry held from 14th – 16th September 2017 at Sri Ramachandra
University, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
1083. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head and Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor from the Department
of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have been acknowledged as Chair-person in the CDE
programme “Path Scope 2017” held on 11th October 2017 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur.
Awards/ Recognition:
1084. Patency applied by Dr. Yuvraj, Professor, Dr. Balaji, Senior lecturer, Dept. of OMFS and
Dr. Varsha, Professor, Dept of Prosthodontics. Title: A self- retaining lingual flap guarding device
for Extraction of mandibular lower third molars application number:E2/2920/2016/CHE
1085. Dr. Jananni, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology made a podium presentation on the
topic “Evaluation of oral health attitude, knowledge and behavior among group of dental students in Pondicherry- preliminary cross sectional study and was awarded third prize during SBV research
week conducted from 2.01.17 to 6.01.17 at MGMCRI
1086. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
has been awarded certificate of appreciation for her meritorious contributions towards the
participation as Judge – Health Sciences in Anveshan 2016 jointly organized by Association of
Indian Universities and Annamalai University at Annamalai University from 27.03.17 to 29.03.17.
1087. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics has filed patency of a mobile based
educational system titled “SNACS - An Educational System for Teaching and Learning in Higher
Education” and allotted with patent application number of 201741013553 with the filing date of 17.04.2017.
1088. Dr. M. Shivasakthy Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics completed “Mindshift; breakthrough obstacles to learning and discover your hidden potential” online Coursera course and obtained certificate on April 2017.
1089. Dr. M. Shivasakthy Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics obtained Best Paper Award on “Value the formative Assessment for it values the student outcome- A historic Cohort study on dental
undergraduate students in India” at 4th International conference on teaching and education science
(ICTES 2017), 23.06.17 to 25.06.17 held at Penang, Malaysia.
1090. Dr.Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics filed copyright for
SBV/IGIDS SCORE (Systematic competency oriented education for CRRI’s in dentistry) at Intellectual property, India
1091. Dr. Varsha, Prof, Department of Prosthodontics filed copyright for SBV- EPICS (Sri Balaji
Vidyapeeth- evidence- based personalized imparting of communication skills) at Intellectual
property, India.
1092. Dr. Varsha, Prof, Department of Prosthodontics filed copyright for SBV- Pro-PReP (Sri
Balaji Vidyapeeth practice oriented – peer review for prosthodontics) at Intellectual property, India.
1093. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics filed copyright for SBV/IGIDS CB
CRESIDENT-(SBV/IGIDS – choice based credit system in dentistry) at Intellectual property, India.
1094. Dr. M. Shivasakthy Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics filed copyright for STRAP- SNACS-
(Strategic pathway for students needing additional curricular support- The SBV initiative) at
Intellectual property, India.
1095. Dr.Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
is a Assistant Editor and Issue editor of Journal of advanced clinical and research Insights.
1096. DrVandana, Reader is a Reviewer board member in the Journal of Oral Medicine,
OralSurgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
1097. DrVandana, Reader Collaborating with fungiscope registry in documenting cases of deep
fungal infection.
1098. Dr. John, Senior lecturer is a Editorial board member in the Journal of Current Research in
scientific Medicine.
1099. Dr.Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry won the second
prize for the poster presentation on “Role of Yoga in chronic diseases” at the National Seminar cum Workshop on “Role of yoga in prevention, management & rehabilitation of chronic diseases” on 23rd June 2017, organised by the Dept. of CYTER at MGMCRI
1100. Dr. Vandana, Reader, is a member of International Academy of Oral oncology from 11.7.17
1101. Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for Copyright of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-
Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1102. Dr. Vikneshan, Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for Copyright of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-
Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1103. Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for BMJ South Asia Award -2017 from Dr.
K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1104. Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for Copyright of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-
Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1105. Dr. Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal SBV educational video and SCORE program for Copyright
of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1106. Dr. Varsha, Prof, Department of Prosthodontics received the certificate of appreciation for
submitting the proposal for Copyright of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, SBV
University on 19.08.17.
1107. Dr. Varsha, Prof, Department of Prosthodontics received the certificate of appreciation for
submitting the proposal for BMJ South Asia Award -2017 from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman , Vice-
Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1108. Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for BMJ South Asia Award -2017 from Dr.
K.R.Sethuraman , Vice-Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1109. Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics received the certificate of
appreciation for submitting the proposal for Copyright of SBV from Dr. K.R.Sethuraman, Vice-
Chancellor, SBV University on 19.08.17.
1110. Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics has been certified for completing an
online non-credit course “Instructional methods in Health Professions Education” authorized by University of Michigan and Offered through Coursera, on 05.09.17.
1111. Dr Bindu Meera John, Reader & Dr Prasanna Eswar Sai, Tutor, department of Conservative
Dentistry & Endodontics invited as a judge Dental boys and girls hostel for swatchata pakhwada
clean campaign (students hostel cleanliness) on 11-09-2017.
1112. Dr. Kirthiga M, Senior Lecturer, was a part of organizing committee for PEDOSPHERE, the
39th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry held between
14.09.17 to16.09.17 at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
1113. Dr.Manoharan P.S,Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics obtained certificate of
accomplishment and gold medal for academic excellence having secured the highest marks in PG
diploma in health profession education examination at university level on 22.09.17 at the Doctoral
Convocation, SBV.
1114. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry was awarded
certificate of accomplishment and Gold Medal by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth for securing highest marks
in Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy university exam of CYTER in 2016 at the Doctoral
Convocation, SBV on 22.09.17.
1115. Dr Swetha Paulose, Senior lecturer, received Gold Medal and certificate of excellence for
securing highest marks in Oral Medicine and Radiology, MDS exams, 2015 at MGMCRI,
SBV University on 22.9.17.
1116. Dr Bindu Meera John, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics was
part of the Prize committee member for the special convocation conducted by SBV University
which is held on 22-09-2017.
1117. Dr Prasanna Eswar Sai , Tutor , Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics were
a part of organizing committee member of NITW(National Integrated Typhoon Workshop) 2017
conducted by Indian orthodontic society and the workshop was organized & hosted by Department
of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, IGIDS.
1118. Dr. Saravana Kumar R. Department of Periodontology, served as the Organizing Co-
Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1119. Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Department of Periodontology, served as the Organizing
Secretary in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1120. Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Department of Periodontology, served as the Scientific
Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1121. Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Scientific Co-
Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1122. Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Registration
in – Charge in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1123. Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the
Accomodation & Hospitality In-Charge in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017
1124. Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Treasurer
in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th
November 2017
1125. Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry participated as a Consultant for
National Oral Health Policy meeting held at New Delhi on 9th November 2017
1126. Dr Aniruddh Yashwant.V won the 2nd placein the Faculty podium presentation at Intra
collegiate competition in SBV Research Week held on 12th December 2017
1127. Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Department of Periodontology, was awarded III prize in the
SBV research week celebration for the paper titled “Assessment of true clinical end points in
periodontal flap therapy patients” held on 12th December 2017
Presentation in Conference/ CDE:
1128. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
has presented poster “Estimation of salivary glucose, pH, flow rate in Gestational Diabetes
mellitus” at the Intracollegiate Competition in the SBV Research Week 2016 organized by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry under the auspices of Deanery – Research and Scientific &
Academic Fora of SBV held from 2.01.17 to 6.01.17.
1129. Dr.Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology presented a poster on the topic
“Evaluation of oral health attitude, knowledge and behavior among group of dental students in Pondicherry- preliminary cross sectional study during SBV research week conducted from 2.01.17
to 6.01.17 at MGMCRI.
1130. Dr. M. Shivasakthy Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics presented in the scientific session
organized by Dept. of Health Professions Education, SBV on “The Concept of Best Evidence Medical Education” on 11.03.17.
1131. Dr. Vandana,Reader, Dept of Oral medicine, presented Poster titled “Estimation of resistive index of oral squamous cell carcinoma and correlation with tumour thickness using color Doppler
ultra sonogram” on 17.05.2017- 20.05.2017 in 6th International academy of oral oncology (IAOO)
world congress held at Bangalore.
1132. Dr.Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics presented paper entitled at ”
rejuvenating the quality of life of patient using dental implants - case series” Bioner Central
European Symposium on 15th- 16th August 2017 at Tashkent, Uzbekisthan.
1133. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry presented an E-
Poster on “Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry” (Integrating Indigenous Medicine with Pedodontics
for a Holistic Care. The Need of the Hour) at the PEDOSPHERE, 39th Annual Conference of the
Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry held from 14th – 16th September 2017 at Sri
Ramachandra University, Chennai, TamilNadu.
1134. Dr. Suganya M, Senior Lecturer in Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry presented
a original research paper titled “Effectiveness of On-the-Job training of primary health care workers
on the knowledge regarding Infant Oral Health Care” (Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry) at the
PEDOSPHERE, 39TH Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive
Dentistry held from 14th – 16th September 2017 at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai,
TamilNadu.
1135. Dr. Kirthiga M, Senior Lecturer in Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry presented a
original research paper titled Prevalence of the Cusp of Carabelli in children aged 11-16 Years In
Davangere, A City In Karnataka at the PEDOSPHERE, 39th Annual Conference of the Indian
Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry held from 14th – 16th September 2017 at Sri
Ramachandra University, Chennai, TamilNadu.
1136. Dr. Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, attended and presented
poster titled “Structure of evaluation of a training program for dental graduates in internship” at MIMECON 2017 organised by medical education unit at MGMCRI on 16.09.17.
1137. Dr. Varsha Murthy, Professor, Department of Prosthodontics attended and presented poster
titled “unrelenting motivation & inspiration of millenials using practice oriented peer review” at MIMECON 2017 organised by medical education un it at MGMCRI on 16.09.17.
1138. Dr. S. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology presented a poster titled on
“The Attitude of Millennial Dentists Towards Choosing Public Health Dentistry as a Career” in MIMECON - 2017 on 16.9.17 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
1139. Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology presented a poster titled on
“Assessment of perception of competencies among group of dental students in Puducherry” in MIMECON - 2017 on 16.9.17 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
1140. Dr. Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, presented on outcome
based education for PGDHPE candidates at SBV University.
Participation in Conference /CDE:
1141. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R. Premlal,
Reader, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya, Senior
Lecturer from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of
Prosthodontics have attended the Podium presentation in the SBV Research Week 2016 organised
by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry under the auspices of Deanery – Research and Scientific &
Academic Fora of SBV held from 2.01.17 to 6.01.17.
1142. All faculty have attended the faculty development program on “Integrated teaching” delivered by Dr. Mahalakshmi and Dr.Vishwanath on 12.01.17 at 7th floor conference hall.
1143. Dr.Aniruddh Yashwant.V, Senior lecturer, participated in “OrthoSearch-17” held at Adhiparasakthi Dental college & hospital, Melmaruvathur on 18.01.17.
1144. Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Dean and Head department of conservative dentistry and endodontics
participated in the hospital administrators second annual conclave on current challenges in private
teaching hospitals organized by the MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 21.01.17.
1145. Dr G S Prathima, Prof and Head, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a
lecture on “ Conservative cast gold restoration – Tucker`s Technique” as part of Pre summit workshop of the First World Gold Restoration Summit held on 27.01.17 at Meenakshi Ammal
Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
1146. Dr G S Prathima, Prof and Head, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended the
First World Gold Restoration Summit held on 28.01.17 and 29.01.17 at Hotel Accord Metropolitan,
Chennai, India.
1147. Dr.Bindu M John, Reader , Department of Conservative Dentitsry and Endodontics attended
Cast Gold Workshop with Hands on, organised by Indian Academy of Gold Foil Operators from
29.01.17 to 31.01.17 in Accord Metropolitan, Chennai.
1148. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.Pratebha Professor, Dept of
periodontology, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Jananni, Senior
Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.
Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Swetha Thomas, Lecturer, Dept of
Oral Medicine, Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof. Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Suganya M, Senior
Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Varsha professor, Dept of
prosthodontics, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan. M and Dr. Suganya R, Senior Lecturers from the department
of Oral Pathology & Microbiology attended the center for animal research, training and services,
Nipuna-skill development course on the topic of laboratory animal experimentation for researchers
– Part I of IV at MGMCRI on 02.02.17.
1149. Dr.Vineela, Reader Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.Karthikeyan, Senior lecture Dept of
Periodontology, Dr Sanguida, Reader, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a CDE
program named ‘ORTHO MERGE’ on 03.02.17 at IGIDS, Puducherry.
1150. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dr. Nithin, Senior Lecturer, from the Dept. of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery participated in the ‘’Face Status Tamilnadu’’ AOMSI annual conference held from March 2.02.17 to 4.02.17.
1151. Dr.Bindu M John, Reader , Department of Conservative Dentitsry and Endodontics attended
SCORE , for the undergraduates research held on 03.02.17 and 04.02.17 at T.M.A.Pai Convention
Center, Mangalore.
1152. All faculty have attended the Faculty Development Program “Orientation Program on OSPE and OSCE” on 10.02.17.
1153. Dr.Mithunjith Senior Lecturer Attended an International Hands on Workshop on
Masterclass by Walter Devato in Achievable Aesthetic Composite Restorations Held in Kaula
Lumpur,Malaysia on 11.02.17 and 12.02.17
1154. All faculty have attended the Lecture on “Scientific Writing for Publication” delivered by Prof. Muthu. M. S. on 17.02.17 organized by Dental Education Unit and Scientific and Academic
Forum of IGIDS.
1155. Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology attended “MCQ workshop” at MGMCRI on 23.02.17.
1156. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Periodontology gave a guest lecture on the topic
“Diagnosis and treatment planning in Periodontology” at the IDA conference at Vellore on 26.02.17.
1157. All faculty of IGIDS attended B.P. Rajan External oration by Dr. Parameswaran on
28.02.17.
1158. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R. Prem Lal,
Reader, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya, Senior
Lecturer from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr.
Jananni, Senior lecturer, Dept of Periodontia have participated at the International Conference on
“Microbiome in Health, Disease and environment” organised by Central Inter-disciplinary Research
Facility of SBV University held on 3.03.17 and 4.03.17.
1159. Dr G S Prathima, Prof and Head, Dr Sanguida A, Reader, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive
Dentistry, Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Varsha, Professor, Dr.
Prasanya, Tutor, Dept. of prosthodontics, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dept. of
Periodontology,Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
attended the 4th International Conference on Music Therapy: Salutogenic Approach to Health
conducted by CMTER, at MGMCRI, SBV University, on 10.03.17.
1160. Dr.Mithunjith Senior Lecturer Attended an Hands on Workshop on Microscopic
Endodontics By Dr. Sijujacob Held in the Microscope Training Centre,Bangalore on 15.03.17 and
16.03.17.
1161. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dr.Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Dr.Nithin, Senior
Lecturer, from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Prasanya, Tutor, Dept of
prosthodontics, Dr.Lakshmi Devi, Tutor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
participated in the “ORTHO SURGE’’ held on 25.03.17, at SBV, Puducherry.
1162. Dr.Lakshmi Devi, Tutor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics attended
National level CDE program “RACE” for the Under Graduate students held on 30.03.17 & 31.03.17 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur.
1163. Dr. Anoop Mathew and Dr. Aniruddh Yashwant.V, Senior lecturers, participated in the 13TH
International Congress of Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies.
1164. Dr. Saravana Kumar Prof & HOD, Dr. Vineela. R Reader Dr. Karthikeyan Senior Lecturer,
Dr. Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Department of Periodontology, Dr.R.Sathyanarayanan, Prof &
Head, Dr. V.Yuvaraj Prof, Dr.Balaji, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Nithin, Senior Lecturer, Dr.Shyamala,
Senior Lecturer & Dr. Kishore, Tutor ,from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr.
Vandana, Reader Dr. John, Dr.Sivasankari, Dr.SwethaPaulose, Senior lecturer Dr. Muneer tutor,
Dept of Oral Medicine, Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr.
Prem Lal, Reader, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer & Dr.
Suganya, Senior Lecturer from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology participated in
the SAF program ‘Yoga for dentists’ held on 4.04.17, at SBV, Puducherry. 1165. Dr. Vandana, Reader, Dr.Swetha Paulose Senior lecturer attended lecture on Molecular
aspects of Glaucoma by Dr. GhanshyamSwaroop (CIDRF) on 07.04.2017.
1166. Dr. Vandana, Reader Dr. John, Dr.SwethaPaulose, Senior lecturer Dr. Muneer tutor, Dept of
Oral Medicine, Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Prem Lal,
Reader from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. Pratebha Balu Professor, Dr.
Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology,Dr.Praveen, Senior lecturer,
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics attended orientation lecture on “Ful Bright Nehru Scholarship” for students researchers by Maya Soundaraj organized by SAF on 10.04.2017 at
MGMCRI
1167. Dr. Selvabalaji.A, senior lecturer, Dept. of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry attended
the CDE program “Pedofest” held at Adhiparaskthi dental college, Melmaruvathur on 11.4.17
1168. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology,
Dr. Vandana, Reader Dr. John, Dr.Sivasankari, Dr.SwethaPaulose, Senior lecturer Dr. Muneer tutor,
Dept of Oral Medicine has attended the ‘Integrated Clinical Society Meeting’ on 21.04.17 organized by the department of Periodontology, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Conservative
Dentistry & Endodontics on behalf of Scientific and Academic Program of IGIDS.
1169. Dr.Mithunjith.k, Senior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
attended a one day hands on course in Rubberdamaology held in Chennai on 22.04.17.
1170. Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof. from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery participated in the
workshop ‘Analysis using epi-data’ held from 25.04.17 to 27.04.17 at MGMCRI, Puducherry. 1171. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Prem Lal, Reader,
Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer & Dr. Suganya, Senior Lecturer
from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have attended the Microbiology basic
training for one week during April – May 2017 in the Department of Microbiology, MGMCRI,
SBV.
1172. Dr. Saravanakumar Prof & HOD, Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr. Vineela. R Reader Department
of Periodontology attended Board of studies on 11.05.2017 at IGIDS
1173. Dr. Karthikeyan Senior Lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Department of
Periodontology, Dr.Lakshmi Devi, Tutor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics,
Dr.Suganya, senior lecturer, Dr.Selvabalaji, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics, Dr.Sivasankari,
Dr.SwethaPaulose, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Oral Medicine actively contributed as Scientific
Committee member at the 11th National PG Convention IAPHD held on 12.05.17 and 13.05.17.
1174. Dr.Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept of Prosthodontics, Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi
devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology attended “ Lecture on “Emerging Areas of Educational Research in Health Professions” on 13.5.17 at MEU Conference Hall Annexe, MGMCRI
1175. Dr. Vandana, Reader attended 6th International academy of oral oncology (IAOO) world
congress held at Bangalore on 17.05.2017- 20.05.2017.
1176. Dr. Jananni Senior lecturer Department of Periodontology, Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof, Dr.Balaji,
Senior Lecturer & Dr. Kishore, Tutor from the Dept. of oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Vandana,
Reader Dr.Swetha Paulose Senior lecturer, Dept of Oral Medicineparticipated in the SAF program
‘Record maintenance and documentation’ in SCOPE by Dr.Vishwanath held on 25.05.17 at IGIDS, Puducherry
1177. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor and Head, Dept of Oral Pathology, Dr.Shivasakthy, Reader,
Dept of Prosthodontics, Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer Department of Periodontology attended the
Interns’ orientation program on 26.05.17 at IGIDS
1178. Dr. Swetha P Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral Medicine screened first year medical post
graduate screening camp from 29.5.17 to 1.6.17 held at MGMCRI, SBV.
1179. Dr. Muneer, Tutor, Dept of Oral Medicine participated in world no tobacco day road rally
organized by public health dentistry on 31.05.2017
1180. Dr. Swetha Paulose, Senior lecturer, Dept of Oral Medicine participated in door to door
tumor board camp on 06.06.2017
1181. Dr.Praveen, Senior Lecturer and Dr.Geena Mary, Tutor, Department of Conservative
Dentistry and Endodontics Attended Awareness Program on Personal Financial Planning on
12.06.17 at MGMCRI.
1182. Dr.Balaji, Senior Lecturer from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery participated in the
‘International Yoga day celebration’ held from 20.6.17 to 23.6.17at SBV, Puducherry. 1183. Dr. John Senior lecturer and Dr. Muneer tutor, Dept. of Oral MedicineDr. Prasanya, tutor,
Department of Prosthodontics attended Nilgiris dental health program on 23.6.2017 to 25.6.2017 for
the tribal population of Kothagiri.
1184. Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior lecturer, Department of Periodontology, Dr.Vikneshan, Reader,
Dept of PHD,Dr.Prathima.G.S, Prof & Head, Dr.Sanguida.A, Reader, Dr.Suganya, senior lecturer
Dept. of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry participated as a delegate at the National Seminar
cum workshop on “Role of Yoga in Prevention, management and Rehabilitation of Chronic diseases
on 23.06.2017
1185. Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof& Dr.Shyamala, Senior Lecturer, from the Dept. of Oral &Maxillofacial
Surgery Dr. Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor and Head Dr. John, Dr.Sivasankari Senior lecturer,
Dept. of Oral Medicine Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Dr.
Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya, Senior Lecturer from the department of Oral
Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi devi ,
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics and
Preventive Dentistry, Dr.Bindu Meera John Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and
Endodontics attended ‘Protocol Writing & Basic research methodology’ workshop from 27.06.17 to
29.6.17 held at IGIDS, SBV, Puducherry.
1186. Dr. Prathima.G.S, Prof& Head, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry volunteered
and participated in the Himalayan Dental project at Lambdon School and general population of Leh
, Ladakh from 01-07-2017 to10-07-2017.
1187. Dr. John attended pre-conference workshop and International conference on ‘Molecular
Biological techniques in personalized Medicine’ at MGMCRI on 3.7.17 to 5.7.17
1188. Dr. Jananni Senior lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi , Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology
attended Lecture on “Outcome Based Education in Health Professions’’ on 6.7.17 at MEU Conference Hall Annex , MGMCRI.
1189. Dr. Vandana Dr. John, Dr.Sivasankari attended guest lecture by Dr C.Palanivel on ‘My Tryst with Laproscopic Surgery’ as part of MVK Iyer Annual Oration at SAF, MGMCRI, on
14.7.17.
1190. Dr.R.Sathyanarayanan, Prof& Head, Dr. V.Yuvaraj. Prof, Dr. Nithin, Senior Lecturer &
Dr.Shyamala, Senior Lecturer, from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery attended the MVK
Oration on 14.07.17, at SBV, Puducherry.
1191. Dr. Vandana, Reader attended guest lecture by Professor Srinivasan on ‘Sustained breast feeding’ at SAF, MGMCRI on 4.8.17
1192. Dr. Suganya, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Lakshmi Devi, Tutor attended Internal MCQ workshop
conducted by Prof. N.Ananthakrishnan from 07.08.2017 to 10.08.2017
1193. Dr.Aniruddh Yashwant.V was part of organizing team and participated in the SAF
programme “NEET Orientation Lecture” held on 9th August, 2017.
1194. Dr. Karpagavinayagam, Professor & Dr. Praveen Rajesh, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics participated in special webinar conducted by colgate on 10-
08-2017 at IGIDS Conference hall.
1195. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dr. Karthikeyan,
Senior Lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Department of Periodontology, Dr.Bindu Meera
John, Dr. Praveen Rajesh & Dr. Nansi Ramalingam, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry &
Endodontics, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dr. Muneer, Tutor, Department of ProsthodonticsDr.
Vezhavendhan, Professor & Dr. Prem Lal, Reader, Dept. of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr.
V.Yuvaraj, Prof & Dr.Shyamala, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. John,
Dr. Swetha Paulose, Dept. of Oral Medicine, Dr.Senthil and Dr.Vikneshan attended MCQ workshop
held at IGIDS, SBV on 17th ,18th and 22nd August 2017
1196. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader Department of
Periodontology attended the 10th National ISPRP Conference in Chennai on 26-08-2017 and 27-08-
2017
1197. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Dr. Jananni Senior Lecturer, Dr. Karthikeyan,
Senior Lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi Senior Lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini Senior Lecturer Department
of Periodontology attended the lecture on “Periodontal considerations in establishing contacts and contours with composite resins” delivered by Dr. Pratebha during the Post-Conference course
conducted as a part of the 10th National ISPRP Conference in Chennai on 28-08-2017
1198. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, completed edweb webinar on
“From Expel to Excel: Positive Alternatives to Expelling At-Risk Preschool Boys” related to SNACS and obtained certificate on 29.08.17.
1199. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, completed edweb webinar on
“Support Struggling readers alongside their peers” related to SNACS and obtained certificate on 01.09.17.
1200. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dr Sevabalaji A, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paedodontics &
Preventive Dentistry attended PEDOFEAST, CDE programme on Dental Trauma by Dr. Nester
Cohenca, President of International Association of Dental Traumatology at Adhiparasakthi Dental
College on 12th September 2017.
1201. Dr. Kishore, 15 interns and 5 final BDS students attended a one day workshop on
“Accessibility – A Catalyst for Inclusion” on 15th September 2017 at Pondicherry University
organized Sathya Special School.
1202. Dr. Prathima.G.S, Prof& Head, Dr Kayalvizhi, Professor, Dr. Sanguida. A, Reader,
Dr.Suganya, Dr Kirthiga M, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
attended PEDOSPHERE, 39TH Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics &
Preventive Dentistry held from 14th – 16th September 2017 at Sri Ramachandra University,
Chennai, TamilNadu.
1203. Dr.Varsha Murthy, Prof, Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics,
Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology attended workshop titled “classroom/ lesion strategies to accommodate the diversity of ” on MIMECON 2017 organized by medical education un it at MGMCRI on 16.09.17.
1204. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dr.
Jananni Senior lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology participated as
a Delegate in MIMECON - 2017 on 16.9.17 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry
1205. All the faculty of Department of Orthodontics were part of the organizing team and
participated in National Integrated typodont workshop 2017 held on September 21st -23rd, 2017
1206. Dr. Sanguida.A, Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended the
Workshop on “Yoga and Psychotherapy- Bridging East and West” by Dr. Stephen Parker on 29th September 2017 organized by CYTER at SBV.
1207. Dr. Prathima.G.S, Prof& Head, Dr.Suganya, Dr Selavabalaji A, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry attended a colgate webinar on topic “TeDiE Technique-
Injecting the innocent” delivered by Dr. MS Muthu, Prof and Head, Pediatric Dentistry, Sri
Ramachandra Medical College.
1208. Dr.Vineela, Reader Dept. of Periodontology, Dr.Karthikeyan Senior lecturer Dept. of
Periodontology and Dr.Priyadharshini, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology were the members
of the organizing committee- “SBV Research Week” at MGMCRI from 2.01.17 to 6.01.17. 1209. Dr Selvabalaji, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Prasanya,
Tutor, Dept of Prosthodontics were a part of the organizing team in the 4th International Conference
on Music Therapy: Salutogenic Approach to Health conducted by CMTER, at MGMCRI,
SBV University, on 10.03.17.
1210. Dr. Santha Devy, Professor and Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor and Dr. Prem Lal,
Reader from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have participated in the CDE
programme “Path Scope 2017” held on 11th October 2017 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and
Hospital, Melmaruvathur.
1211. Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Dr. S. Sakthi Devi , Senior Lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini,
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Manoharan P. S. Prof and Head, Department of
Prosthodontics, Dr. Vidyalakshmi. S, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
attended a CDE program “CORE” on 12.10.17 at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry
1212. Dr. Manoharan P. S. Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr John, Senior lecturer,
Department of Oral medicine and radiology, Dr. S. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of
Periodontology attended CDE program on “Empathy in patient care” on 13.10.17
1213. Dr. Bindu Meera John, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentitry and Endodontics
attended webinar on golden rules of shaping no matter how you spin it- Dr. John West, on the 16th
October, 2017.
1214. Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dr.Vikneshan, Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry attended
National conference held at A.C.P.M Dental college, Dhule between 3.11.17 and 5.11.17.
1215. Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology,
Dr. Vandana, Reader and Dr John, senior lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
attended SAF Monthly Meet on “Predatory Publications’’, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry on 17th Nov 2017
1216. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head,
Dr.Thamarai, Tutor, attended Certificate Course on Palliative care recognized by Indian Association
of Palliative Care held at MGMC&RI on 17, 18 &19th November 2017.
1217. Dr.Praveen, Senior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentitry and Endodontics attended
International Esthetic Master’s World Online Congress, on 6th -10th Dec 2017.
1218. Dr.Vijaykumar.V was part of organizing team of “SBV Research week” held from 7th to12th
December, 2017. 1219.Dr Prathima G S, Prof and Head, Dr Sanguida, Reader, Dept of Pedodontics and Preventive
Dentistry attended the International symposium on Yoga Therapy held on 13 Dec, 2017 at CYTER
department, MGMCRI campus, SBV, Pondicherry.
Examinership:
1220. Dr. Pratebha Professor, Dept. of Periodontology went as an external examiner for
undergraduate dental exams held at MGPGI Pondicherry on 14.02.2017
1221. Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Dept. of Periodontology went as an external examiner
for undergraduate dental exams held at SRM Dental college, Chennai from 13.02.2017 to
16.02.2017.
1222. Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dept of Public Health Dentistry external examiner RVS dental
College, Suloor on 2.2.17
1223. Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head, Dept. of Oral Surgery was invited as an external
examiner at Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital on 23.03.17 & 24.03.17.
1224. Dr. Saravana Kumar Prof & HOD Department of Periodontology went as Postgraduate
external examiner to Ramakrishna Dental College on 23rd and 24th May 2017.
1225. Dr. Premlal, Reader from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology was
acknowledged as external examiner for I year B.D.S. from 24th April to 26th April 2017 at Rajah
Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai University Chidambaram.
1226. Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology was
acknowledged as external examiner for III year B.D.S. from 27 th April to 29th April 2017 at Rajah
Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
1227. Dr.Bindu Meera John,Reader, Department of Conservative Dentitry and Endodontics went
as an External Examiner to Rajah Muthiah Dental College For Second Year BDS (Preclinical
Conservative Dentistry) on 27th to 29th of April 2017 in Chidambaram.
1228. Dr.Manoharan P.S,Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics Went as PG examiner to
RMDC- Chidambaram from 10th and 11th july 2017
1229. Dr. V.Yuvaraj, Prof, from the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was invited as an
external examiner for a post graduate examination at M.R. Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore
from 24.07.17 to 26.07.17
1230. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology went as an PG
examiner to Krishna Deva Raya Dental College, Bangalore on 24th, 25th, 26th, July 2017
1231. Dr.Manoharan P.S,Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics Went as PG examiner to
kannur dental college from 26th to 28th july 2017.
1232. Dr. Vishwanath RangdholProfessor and Head, went as PG external examiner to KLE Dental
College, Bangalore.
1233. Dr. Vishwanath RangdholProfessor and Head, went as PG external examiner to PMS Dental
College, Trivandarum.
1234. Dr. Vikneshan, External examiner to RVS dental college, Coimbatore for DR.TN.MGR
university IV BDS Public Health dentistry examination
1235. Dr. Senthil, External examiner to CSI Dental College, Madurai for DR.TN.MGR University,
IV BDS Public Health dentistry examination
1236. Dr Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Department of Periodontology went as an UG examiner
to Priyadharshini Dental College Chennai from 28-08-2017 to 31-08-2017
1237. Dr.Manoharan P.S, Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Recognization as PhD
paper evaluator.
1238. Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics Went for paper evaluation for
final year, prosthodontics at Pondicherry University on 26-9-17.
1239. Dr. Sivasenthil, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics Went as external examiner to SRM
dental college from 16th to 19th aug2017
1240. Dr. N. Vezhavendhan, Professor from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
was acknowledged as external examiner for I year B.D.S. on 11th & 12th September 2017 at
Savitha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai.
1241. Dr. S. Vidyalakshmi, Reader from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology was
acknowledged as External Paper Evaluator for III year B.D.S. on 26th September 2017 at
Pondicherry University.
1242. Dr. P. S Manoharan, Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics was recognized as
PhD evaluator for Annamalai University and have evaluated Part I, II and III of PhD Examinations
KASTURBA GANDHI NURSING COLLEGE
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS IN SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
1243. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal was a Resource Person and deliberated on “Midwifery: Continuity of Care Makes A Difference” in International Conference on the theme Pillars of Midwifery –Insight, Information, Intuition in Mohammed Sathak A.J College of Nursing,
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R University, Chennai on 12.01.2016.
1244. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal deliberated on Application of Critical Pathway In Nursing as
Resource Speaker in Regional CNE in Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital, Puducherry On
09.01.2016.
1245. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal deliberated on Art of Writing Literature Review as Resource
speaker in National Conference on “Scientific Methods of Refining Professional Knowledge With Applied Statistics In Nursing in Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Nursing, Perambalur, Chennai
On 25.02.2016.
1246. Mrs.P.Rajalakshmy, Lecturer Dept. of Nutrition deliberated on “Impact of junk food” as Resource Speaker in NSS camp organized by Wiseman Higher Secondary School On 24.03.2016.
1247. Prof. Sumathy. P, HOD, Child Health Nursing was Appointed as an observer by the
TNNMC, organized by the Mother Theresa institute of Post Graduate & Research institute of
Health sciences, Puducherry for the National Conference held on 31.03.2016
1248. Mrs.Sumathy. P, HOD, Child Health Nursing was a delegate and paper presenter at the 12th
International Nurses Conference on the theme” Meeting Challenges Transforming Nursing Care” on 05.01.2016 organized by the Faculty of Nursing at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
1249. Prof.Sumathy.P, Department of Child Health Nursing was appointed as PG examiner at Rani
Meyyammai College
of Nursing, Annamalai University, on 25.10. 2016
1250. Prof. M. Annie Annal, HOD, Department of OBG Nursing, was appointed as a practical
examiner for II year M.Sc N (OBG) and dissertation evaluation at PSG College of Nursing
Coimbatore on 8 & 9th November 2016.
1251. Dr.Renuka.K Principal,HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing, was appointed as a PG
examiner to Mohamed Sathak AJ College Of Nursing ,Chennai ,from 14.11.16 to 16.11.16.
1252. Prof. M. Annie Annal, HOD, Department of OBG Nursing, was appointed as an observer by
the Tamil Nadu Nurses Midwives Council for the 6th National Conference & first scientific
academic forum on Emerging Approaches, A Bright Tomorrow Bridging Part & Future Nursing
Research organized by College of Nursing, PIMS on 7.10.2016.
1253. Prof.Sumathy.P, Department of Child Health Nursing, Prof.M. Annie Annal, HOD, Dept of
OBG Nursing, Mrs.Kripa Angeline.A, Asso.Prof. Dept Medical Surgical Nursing chaired the
scientific session on 7th National Conference organized by Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,
in association with ICMR,on the theme Breaking Bad News to Rehabilitation “Oncology Nursing “ Exploring New Horizons” held on 12 .10.2016.
1254. Mrs.S.Rajeswari, Asso.Prof, Mrs.Lavanya,Asst. Prof, Mrs.Anitha, Asst.Prof, K.S.Sudha,
Senior Tutor, Ms.Sangeetha.M.A. Tutor received the best demonstrator award in Yogasana
demonstrator competition held on 20.06.16 in commemoration of International Day for Yoga
organized by CYTER, SBV.
1255. Texilla American University has recognized Dr. Renuka .K as an evaluator for student’s contextual projects from April 2016.
1256. Prof.AnnieAnnal, HOD, Department of OBG Nursing,was a resource person at the National
Conference on “Strengthening Midwifery Practice-A way forward”organized by Mother Theresa
Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences ,Puducherry on 11.4.2016.She enlighted the
group on “Human milk – A boon to the Society”
1257. Mrs.Kripa Angeline. A , Associate Prof, was Appointed was appointed as an observer by
The Tamilnadu Nurses And Midwives Council(TNNMC) Chennai for the National Conference on
Genetikos, Genomes & Genomics in Nursing Organized by Vinayaka Mission College of Nursing,
Karaikal on 22.04.2016 .
1258. Prof.Sumathy.P, HOD Child Health Nursing was appointed as an Inspector by the TNNMC
on 07.05.16 to Mookambigai College of Nursing, Kaniyakumari District.
1259. Dr.Renuka.K Principal,HOD Medical Surgical Nursing, was deputed as Inspector to
Venkateshwara College of Nursing, by The Tamilnadu Nurses And Midwives Council Chennai, on
9.05.16.
1260. Mrs.Kripa Angeline. A, Associate Prof, Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing chaired the
scientific session in IPR Awareness workshop on Patents and Copyrights organized by IPR
CellSBV on 03.06.2016 at MGMC & RI.
1261. Dr.Renuka.K Principal of KGNC, HOD , Medical Surgical Nursing was an external board
member in the Institutional Review Board of Sri ManakularVinayagar college of Nursing in the
IRB meeting held ,on 14.06.2016.
1262. Mrs.Rajeswari.S, Asso.Prof. , was appointed as an observer by TNNMC for the state level
workshop on “OSCE-An Assessment of well-defined clinical skills”organized by Indirani College of Nursing, Ariyur, Puducherry on 22.06.16
1263. Prof. P. Sumathy HOD of Department of Child Health Nursing & Prof. M. Annie Annal,
HOD of Department of OBG Nursing, were appointed as Examiners at Rani Meiyammai College of
Nursing, Annamalai University, Chidambaram on 9 – 13 August 2016.
1264. Dr. Renuka K, Principal, KGNC is offering her consultancy service as technical
consultant in Medical Surgical Nursing to Dream Next Academy, Puducherry since August
2016.
1265. Dr. Renuka K, Principal, KGNC attended the preliminary meeting for the plan of
publications for the year 2017 as contributing editor for TNNMC Journal of Medical Surgical
Nursing published by Tamil Nadu Nurses Midwives Council. She is holding the extramural post for
the tenure period of 3 years.
1266. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal, HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing, deliberated on “Cancer Connection And Correction In Lifestyle” in 7th National Conference organized by Department of Medical Surgical Nursing in association with ICMR, on the theme Breaking Bad News To
Rehabilitation “Oncology Nursing “- Exploring New Horizons” held on 12 .10.2016. 1267. Mrs.Kripa Angeline.A, Asso.Prof. Dept Medical Surgical Nursing, deliberated in skill
session Hands on Training – Stomal Therapy in 7th National Conference organized by Department
of Medical Surgical Nursing in association with ICMR, on the theme Breaking Bad News To
Rehabilitation “Oncology Nursing “- Exploring New Horizons” held on 12 .10.2016.
1268. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal, HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing, deliberated on IV- Cannulation
as Resource speaker in State Level Workshop on “Hands on drill for Nursing procedures” in Sri Manakular Vinayagar College of Nursing, Kalitheertthalkoppam, Puducherry on 23.11.16.
1269. Dr.Renuka.K Principal, HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing was as a Resource Person in a
National Seminar
Co-sponsored by ICMR, organized by RAPSBUN, School Of Nursing, Shillong, and deliberated on
“Child Abuse – Physical Abuse In Children And Its Ill Effects Along With Corporal Punishment” held on 02.12.2016 .
SCIENTIFIC PARTICIPATIONS
1270. Mrs. Kousalya Tutor, Dept of Nursing Foundation participated in International level
conference on 10.1.16 & 11.1.16 on the theme of “ Pillars of Midwifery –Insight, Information,
Intuition”, held at, Mohammed Sathak AJ Nursing College, Chennai. 1271. Mrs.Subakeerthi.V, Asst.Prof Dept of Community health Nursing participated in 12th
International Nurses Conference on “Meetingchallenges: Transforming Nursing Care” Organized by Sri Ramachandra University on 5th & 6th January.
1272. Prof. Sumathy P, HOD, Child Health Nursing was a participant for the Orientation Program
on Research Methodology and Bio statistics on 1.3.2016 & 2.03.2016, organized at Sri
Ramachandra University , Chennai.
1273. Mrs.Geetha.C, Assoc. Prof, Mrs.K.S.Sudha, Sr.Tutor, dept of Child Health Nursing and
Mrs. Jayanthi K, Asst. Prof, Mrs. Gayathri S, Tutor dept. of Mental Health Nursing participated in
the International Workshop on Disability Advocacy and current Trends in Inclusion of CWSN
organized by Sathya special school in association with Dept of Social work at Pondicherry
University on 22nd March 2016.
1274. Ms. Beniya Elizabeth Rani R, Asst. Prof. and Mrs. Sujitha M, Lecturer, Department of
Mental Health Nursing participated in “Autism Awareness Day” organized by CMTER with Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, Puducherry on 04.04.16.
1275. Prof. P.Sumathy was a participant in the Faculty Development Programme conducted by
SBV in association with The Partners Medical International from 25thto 29th April 2016 at
MGMCRI.
1276. IPR cell SBV organized IPR Awareness workshop focusing on “Patents and Copy rights” on 03.06.16 at MGMCRI, Puducherry, wherein Mrs.Kripa Angeline. A & Mrs. Bamalakshmi. were the
members of the organizing committee The following faculty participated in the workshop as
delegate which are as follows: Prof.P.Sumathy, Mrs.Geetha.C, Asso. Prof, Mrs.S.Rajeswari,
Asso.Prof, Mrs. Prabavathy S Asso. Prof, Mrs.Poongodi.V, Asst.prof, Ms.Anbu.M Lecturer,
Ms.HannaAswini.D.S Lecturer, Ms.Nandhini.M, Lecturer, Ms.Nirmala.S Lecturer, Mr.Finny
Mosses Lecturer Ms. Manopriya.V Lecturer, and Ms.K.S.Sudha, Sr. Tutor, Mrs.Kousalya, Asst.lect,
Ms.Ambika, Asst.lect, Mrs.Merlin Joy.S, Asst.lect, Mr. Silambarasi, Asst. Lect, Ms.Sangeetha.M.A,
Asst.Lect and Ms.Suganya.V, Asst.Lect.
1277. All faculty members of KGNC participated in the International Yoga Fest 2016 organized
by Center of Yoga Therapy Education and Research Department (CYTER) of Sri BalajiVidyapeeth,
Puducherry in a grand manner from 26.05.16.
1278. Mrs. Hannah Aswini Lecturer, participated in National level conference on the theme of
“Quality Assurance in Nursing – Synergizing Towards Excellence” organized by Apollo College Of Nursing held on 01. 07. 2016 & 02. 07. 2016 at Apollo College Of Nursing, Chennai.
1279. Mrs. Jayanthi K, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Mental Health Nursing participated in training on
psychodrama and completed 14 hours of training organized by Sue Daniel from Psychodrama
Institute of Melbourne, Australia between 21. 07. 2016 & 22. 7. 2016 at Damien Foundation,
Chennai
1280. Mrs. Nandhini. M, Lecturer Dept. of MSN and Mrs. P. Rajalakshmy, Lecturer in Nutrition
participated in State Level Workshop on the theme “Life Cycle approach for Better Nutrition “in connection with the National Nutrition Week on 01. 09. 2016 at Sri Lakshmi Narayana institute of
Medical Sciences, Puducherry.
1281. All faculty of KGNC Participated in 7th National conference on “Breaking News to Rehabilitation Oncology Nursing exploring New Horizons” on 12.10.16 organized by Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, KGNC.
1282. Mrs.Nirmala, Tutor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Mrs. Rajeswari.S, Asso. Prof Dept.
of Child Health Nursing, and Mrs. Aruna Devi.M, Asst. Prof Dept. of Community Health Nursing
participated in Workshop on Research Methodology and Bioststistics JIPMER college of Nursing
on 25 & 26th October 2016.
1283. Mrs S. Lavanya, Asst. Prof, Ms.B.Anitha, Lecturer, Dept of OBG Nursing and
Mrs.Kowsalya Asst.lecturer, Dept. of Nursing Foundation participated in yoga practical session
commemoration in 6th foundation day focusing on the theme of yoga in nursing education
organized by department of CYTER MGMCRI, which was held
on 02.11.16 in CYTER, MGMCRI.
1284. All faculty of KGNC Participated in Symposium on “Is CPR The only Pathway for End of Life in Critical Care Unit” organized by Critical Care Medicine And Palliative Care on 2.12.2016 at D2 Conference Hall, MGMCRI.
Scientific Presentations
1285. Mrs. Subakeerthi.V, Asst. Prof, Dept of Community health Nursing presented a paper on
“Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude on No-Scalpel Vasectomy among Teachers” 1286. Mrs.Iniyaval, Asst. Lecturer Dept. of OBG Nursing presented a paper on “ Evidence Based
Approaches for Reducing Maternal Mortality” in the 5th National Conference on “Strengthening Midwifery Practice – A Way Forward” organized by Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences on 11.04.16.
1287. Mrs.R.Jayanthi ,Asst.Prof. Biochemistry, , spoke on, “Clinical sensitivity and specificity of HOMA-IR-
A study on Insulin resistance in overweight and obese patients with type II Diabetes Mellitus” in 43rd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2016) at
Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru on 14.12.16.The following faculty members from KGNC
presented a paper and poster in 7th National conference on “Breaking News to Rehabilitation Oncology Nursing exploring New Horizons” on 12.10.16 organized by Dept. of Medical Surgical
Nursing, KGNC.
1288. Mrs.B.Anitha, Lecturer, Dept of OBG Nursing, spoke on, “A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Zika Fever Among
Staff Nurses” in MGMCRI, at Puducherry & won best paper award
1289. Mrs. Geetha.C ,Asso.Prof- Dept. of Child Health Nursing, spoke on, “Childhood Cancer”. 1290. Mrs. Aruna Devi.M, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, spoke on, “Home
Cancer Services Door to Door Approaches”.
1291. Mrs. Bamalakshmi.V, Asso. Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, spoke on,
“Strategies on Community Based Palliative Care” & Exhibited A Poster On “Community Palliative Care”
1292. Mrs. Elavarasi .R, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, spoke on, “Cancer Nutrition & Rehabilitation”
1293. Mrs. Gayathri S, Tutor. Dept. of Mental Health Nursing, spoke on, “Effect of Cancer on Mental Health”.
1294. Mrs. Jayanthi K, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Mental Health Nursing, spoke on “Psychological Wellbeing and Palliative Care”.
1295. Mrs. Jayasri J, Tutor. Dept. of Mental Health Nursing spoke on “Herbal Therapies in Cancer Prevention and Treatment”.
1296. Mrs S. Lavanya, Asst Prof, Dept. of OBG Nursing, spoke on “Effectiveness of Ice Pack Application Vs Hot Application on Labour Pain Perception among Primi Gravid Women during
First Stage of Labour”. 1297. Mrs. Rajeswari.S, Asso.Prof, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, spoke on, “Clinical guidelines
on pain management for child with cancer”. 1298. Mr.Z.Ramaprabhu, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, spoke on, “Vitamin C –
The Magic Bullet”. 1299. Mrs. Sherin Nithya.S, Asst Prof Dept. of Child Health Nursing, spoke on, “Complementary
therapy for children with cancer” & won best paper award 1300. Ms. Suganya.V, Tutor, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, spoke on, ‘Impact on Patients
underwent Chemotherapy’ 1301. Mrs. Sudha. K.S, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, spoke on, “Prioritized Needs & Suggested
Quality Cancer Care”. 1302. Mrs. Subakeerthi.V, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, spoke on, “Cancer
Awareness Community- the Road to better Health” and exhibited poster on same topic. 1303. Mrs.R.Uma Maheswari , Asst Prof, Dept of OBG, spoke on “Nursing Effectiveness of Deep
Breathing Exercise on Menopausal Symptoms among Women”.
Recognitions
1304. Mrs.Rajeswari.S, Asso.Prof, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, deliberated on “Paramedical course” as a resource speakerin Career Guidance Program for 12th standard students, organized by
District Education Department of Tamil Nadu at Krishnasamy Engineering College, Cuddalore on
06.04.17.
1305. Mrs.KripaAngeline.AAsso. Prof, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, deliberated as resource
speaker on “Critical Care Technology” in the CNE on Critical Care Nursing -Updates at Karuna
College of nursing, Chitoor, kerala on 10.4.17.
1306. Dr.Renuka.K Principal, KGNC, was a panelist in the National Seminar cum Workshop on
Role of Yoga in Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of Chronic Diseases, organized by
CYTER in collaboration with Dept. of Physiology held in commemoration of International yoga
day celebration at MGMCRI on 23.6.17
1307. Prof. Annie Annal.M, HOD of Dept. of OBG Nursing, was appointed as a UG Examiner at
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry on 22.5.17-
24.5.17.
1308. Dr.Renuka.K, Principal, KGNC, was appointed as practical examiner at Sri
ManakulaVinayagar College of Nursing, Puducherry from 30.5.17 to 1.6.17
1309. Mrs.KripaAngeline.A, Asso. Prof, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, was appointed as a
paper setter for PG programme in Nursing, JIPMER college of Nursing on 30.5.2017.
1310. Mrs.ManoPriya, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Nursing foundation was appointed as a BLS Instructor
(monitoring) in simulation lab, SBV on 3.6.17, 5.6.17 &6.6.17.
1311. Dr.Renuka.K Principal, KGNC, was appointedfor paper valuation in Pondicherry University
on 13.6.17 and 14.6.17
1312. Mrs. Prabavathy S. Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Mental Health Nursing was appointed as a PG
examiner in Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing, Puducherry on 20.06.17.
1313. Mrs.Bamalakshmi, Asso.Prof, Dept. of Community Health Nursing gave a lecture on “First Aid Management” in the CNE for staff nurses in MGMCRI 19.4.17.
1314. Ms. Nirmala, tutor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, provided orientation training on
emergency services in MGMCRI for Novice Nurses of MGMCRI on from 17.03.17 to 21.03.17
1315. All faculty members of KGNC participated in the State Level workshop on “Forensic Nursing –A New Door Open To Nurses” organized by KGNC on 12.4.2017 at Ground floor Lecture Hall, MGMCRI.
1316. Mrs.Subakeerthi.V, Lecturer, Dept. of Community HealthNursing participated in “Nurses Role in hospital infection control” organized by JIPMER, Puducherryon 05.5.17.
1317. All faculty members of KGNC participated in the guest lecture on “Fullbright Grants: Educational and Research Fellowships” organized by Scientific and Academic Forumof MGMCRI
on 10.5.17.
1318. All faculty members of KGNC participated in guest lecture on “Nurses: A Voice to lead–
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)” organized by Nursing Education Unit on 12.5.17 in commemoration of International Nurses Day.
1319. All faculty members of KGNC participated in the guest lecture on “Emerging Areas of Educational Research in Health Professions” organized by Department of Health Professions Education on 13.5.17.
1320. Mrs. Rajeswari.S, Asso.Prof, Mrs.Geetha.C,Asso.Prof, Mrs.Sudha, Tutor, Asso.Prof,
participated in the Regional level Yogasanacompetitions of health professions of Puducherry on
Common yoga protocol organized by CYTER, SBV in collaboration with Pondicherry Yogasana
Association 22.06.17
1321. Mrs.KripaAngeline.A, Asso. Prof, Ms. Anbu, Lecturer, Mrs.ManoPriya, Asst. Prof
Department of Medical SurgicalNursing participated in the certificate course on essentials of
Palliative care organised by Department of surgery & Hospital Palliative care Team, MGMCRI, in
association with Indian Association of Palliative Care on 24.6.17 & 25.6.17 at MGMCRI
Puducherry.
1322. Dr. Mrs. ArunaDevi.M, Asst. Prof, Mrs.Lavanya, Asst. Prof,Mrs.Poongodi.V, Asst Prof and
Mrs.B.Anitha, Lecturer, participated in Tamil Nadu recognized nursing schools and colleges
association and all India recognized nursing schools and colleges association jointly organized
interactive session and seminar on “Leadgement In Nursing”, Trichyon 30.6.17
SHRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL COLLGE AND RI
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF SSSMCRI
1323. Karthika Jaya Kumar , HOD, Department of Microbiology conducted special lectures
(Integrated lecture) on Rheumatic fever in the month of Feb 2016,conducted at the Lecture hall for
2nd year students. The external experts were Dr. Nasreen , Dr. Syed Ahmed , Dr. Senthil,
Dr.K.N.Vishwanathan, Dr. Venkadathri and Dr. D.Gomathi. The internal experts were Dr. Karthika
Jaya Kumar and Dr. Jayashree.
1324. Under her guidance CRRI student presented oral paper in NATCON 2016 in Lucknow on:
Diagnostic, Therapeutic monitoring of Tuberculosis patients of Silk City by Telemedicine, conducted
Integrated teaching program on streptococcus for the III & IV semester students.
1325. Under the banner of MEU, Microbiology Department of SSSMC &RI organized one day
Microteaching session for Assistant Professors on 04.03.2016, also two day Basic Life Support
(BLS) training by The INSCOL Academy was conducted for the III & IV semester students
between 17th & 18th of November, 2015. Karthika Jaya Kumar, Co-ordinated 101 students for inter
college sports & cultures meet in MGMC Pondicherry from 3rd – 5th March 2016, wherein,
Syamuga Priya, CRRI, got first prize for solo singing.
1326. Dr Swayam Jothi,S, HOD, Department of Anatomy, attended CME at Rigid hospital
(03.01.16), attended CME at KJ hospital (10.01.16), attended CME at Rajan Hospital (17.01.16),
attended orientation programme for CRRI (23.01.16), attended orientation programme of MEU
(23.01.16), was Judge for poster session on world cancer day (04.02.16), attended quiz programme
conducted by pathology dept (05.02.16), attended CME on Thyroid cancer by CMK Reddy at Rigid
hospital (07.02.16), attended One day spiritual camp at Karur (08.02.16), attended CME conducted
by IMA on updates in Pulmonology by Dr.Jjayaraman at Hotel Jayapushpam (14.02.16), attended
Dr Sharma’ s talk on Who am I at Cauvery Hospitals (14.02.16), conducted scientific research committee was conducted .Mr Mani statistician gave a lecture on your publications made easy
(15.02.16), attended CME on Health care on “The disease of the next decade by Dr. Kailash at
Conference hall Bloom Health Care, Chennai. (28.02.16), attended Immunohistochemistry
workshop at SSSMCRI (29.02.16) , conducted Microteaching workshop for assistant professors at
SSSMCRI (04.03.16), attended CME/ Village Project by Rajkumar & CMK Reddy at Kalavakkam.
(06.03.16), attended CME/Workshop on Yoga “ Introduction of Yoga in Medical Curriculum” (09.03.16), conducted Microteaching workshop for Associate professors at SSSMCRI (10.03.16),
conducted Vertical Integrated teaching - Neuroanatomy from clinician point of view (12.03.16)
taken on the topic, ‘Cerebrum & Cerebellum’ by Dr. Bala Subramanian and ‘Brain stem’ by Dr. Prabhakaran, attended IMA CME at Rajsundar on ‘updates in Specialities’ at Raj Palace Sundar (13.03.16), attended CME at KJ Hospital (14.03.16), attended the National Conference on
Chronobiology & Health held at MGMCRI (18.03.16), and attended CME on Exploring An Enigma
– “The Limbic System” at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry (19.03.16), attended the Workshop on “Use of Computers for Doctors” at Conference hall Bloom Health Care, Chennai (20.03.16).
1327. Dr Swayam Jothi,S, gave a guest lecture on “The Development of Nervous System” to the Post graduate students of MMC, SMC & KMC(22.03.16), conducted Microteaching workshop for
Professors at SSSMCRI (25.03.16), attended CME ON “Understanding Creator’s Creation by its
Creators Creative”(Making of an easy expressive Educational aids) at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre on 31.03.16.
1328. A CME on Leprosy was organized by the Department of Community Medicine in
collaboration with the Government of India Program Officers and Specialists from the Central
Leprosy Training and Research Institute, Chengalpattu on 08.02.2016. The session was organized
for the exam going batches of 6th & 7th semester. The details of the speakers and their assigned
topic are as follows:
1329. Dr. M. K. Showkath Ali, M.B.B.S., D.P.H., F.M.T.D., Director, CLTRI, Head of Department
of Epidemiology spoke on, Overview of Leprosy
1330. Dr. V. C. Giri, M.B.B.S., M.D. (SPM), P.D.C.R., P.G. D. Epi, Assistant Director, CLTRI, Head
of Department of Epidemiology, spoke on Leprosy - Global Scenario & Epidemiology
1331. Dr. Vijay M. Bhagat, M.B.B.S, M.D. (PSM), P.D.C.R. Assistant Director, CLTRI, Department
of Epidemiology, spoke on Updates in NLEP
1332. Dr. R. Veerakumaran, M.B.B.S., D. Ortho, D.N.B. (Ortho), WHO Fellow, Head of Department
of Reconstructive Surgery, CLTRI, spoke on Diagnosis & Management
of Leprosy
1333. Dr. T. Pugazhenthan, M.B.B.S, M.D. (Pharmac), P.D.C.R., P.G. D. Diabetology, Medical
Officer, Clinical Division, CLTRI, spoke on Lepra Reactions
Faculty Development Program - Introduction to Biostatistics & SPSS
1334. A Faculty Development Program was organized by the Department of Community Medicine
in association with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), South Asia Private Limited,
Bangalore, on 15th February 2016. A statistician from the organization, Mr. V. Mani, M.Sc., M.
Phil., conducted the session for the faculties and the CRRIs regarding the importance of Statistics in
publishing a paper. He even explained about the method of data entry in the SPSS software and
procedure to apply statistical tests. The session was attended by 135 participants, comprising of 51
faculty members, 3 post-graduate students and 81 CRRIs.
1335. Awards and Recognitions
1336. Dr.J.Mohanasundaram, Dean ,SSSMCRI participated and was one the jury for the poster
session held as part of the International Convention on World Homeopathy Day, 2016 held at
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 9th & 10th April 2016.
1337. Dr. N.Venkatadri, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Pharmacology gave a guest lecture to the Faculty
and staff of the Department of Anatomy on the topic ‘Functional Anatomy of CNS’ on 06.05.16. 1338. Dr. Vijaya Kumar Nair .G, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Forensic Medicine presented a scientific
paper titled, “Crime scene Investigation” on 26th May 2016
1339. Dr. Vijaya Kumar Nair .G, Prof & HOD & Dr. Dipayan Deb Barman, conducted
‘Problem based learning exercises’ for the 2nd MBBS students in the last week of June 2016. 1340. Dr. S.Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy attended the Faculty
Development Programme on Competency Based Medical Education for Post-graduates (FDP-
CBME-PG) at SSSMCRI on 5th April; Attended the talk on Global polio eradication and End game
strategy by Dr Ratnesh Consultant, the World Health Organization on 7th April; attended the CME
at KJ Hospital on 10th April; attended the CME at Rigid hospital on 10th April; attended PMI
workshop at MGMCRI between 25.04.16 to 29.04.16; attended the CME programme of IMSA on
Managing Oesophageal cancer participated by Dr Mohammed Ali Director of Medical
gastroenterology MMC & Prof.SM Chandramohan President ESOINDIA.
1341. Dr.Chitra, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Mr.Ratchagan, Tutor,
Department of Physiology participated as a delegate in the National Seminar and CME on –
Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education on 21, June at MGMC&RI, SBV, Pondicherry.
1342. Prof. V. Subramanian HOD, Radiology received an awardfrom Prof. Kulasekaran, Ex-
President, Indian Radiological imaging association for the meritorious services rendered by him at
the Third Monthly Meet of Indian Radiology and Imaging Association (TN & PY), Chennai Sub-
chapter, Chennai, on 21. 08. 2016.
1343. Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI, presented a poster
titled, “Impact of nicotine dependency on Lung functions” on 10. 09. 2016
at “ENVOCCON 2016” International conference conducted by Sri Balaji Medical College &
Hospitals under the aegis of the Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu and bagged the first
prize for his presentation.
1344. Prof.Vijayalakshmi, Department of Anesthesiology, received the “Lifetime achievement award” by ISA-Chennai on 16.10.2016.
Guest Lectures / Invited Presentations
1345. Professor and Head of Physiology, Dr. Semmal presented a paper titled “Concept of Peer Review, Accepting Criticism Must Permeate in Siddha Medicine” during the Annual Convention of Alternative Medicine in Chennai in the month of July 2016.
1346. Professor and Head of Physiology, Dr. Semmal delivered an invited guest lecture titled as
“Medical and Health Education usingThirukkural”at Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Bell Village Mauritius, the event was organized by INTAD, International Tamil Diaspora Association on 06. 08.
2016.
1347. Professor and Head of Physiology, Dr. Semmal, presented a paper titled as “Imparting Medical and Health Education Using Ancient Indian Literature”During the Second European Tamil Conference held at Auberge de jeunesse Paris Yves Robert, 20 Esplanade NathaileSarraute,
75018 Paris, France on 17. 09. 2016.
1348. Dr. S. SwayamJothi, Prof. &HOD was invited as guest speaker to give a lecture on
‘Immunohistochemistry’ in 15th Regional Society ofAnatomist’s meet at Maharaja’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh between 09. 07. 2016 & 10. 07. 2016.
1349. Dr. S Prasanna Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, gave a Guest Lecture in
“LABCON-AGP 2016” at A. G. Padmavati Hospital, Puducherry on the topic, ‘Importance of blood culture’.
1350. Dr. KarthikaJayaKumar, Prof & Head, Microbiology went as a Resource person for the 2
days workshop on Training first year faculty, conducted by MEU, SSSMCRI on 30. 07. 2016.
1351. Chairperson
1352. Dr. S. SwayamJothi, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Anatomy chaired a scientific session in 39th
AnnualTamil Nadu Conference on Gross anatomy, Embryology, Histology in at Sree Balaji
Medical College and hospital, Chennai on 24. 09. 2016.
1353. Dr. KarthikaJayaKumar, conducted post graduate MD (Microbiology practical
examination), in the capacity of external examiner for 3 days in Department of Microbiology of
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore, on from 18. 07. 2016 to 20. 07.
2016.
1354. Dr. SwayamJothi, Prof. & HOD of Anatomy received certificate of appreciation for being an
Examiner for conducting Prize exam in Anatomy conducted by department of Anatomy Sri
Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, OMR Thalambur Chennai on 16. 07. 2016.
1355. Dr.Valli, Associate professor, of ENT went as an external examiner for undergraduate
MBBS ENT exam on 12, 15 & 16 December, 2016 at Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute
(Chettinad University).
1356. Dr.K N Viswanathan, Professor of Internal Medicine, SSSMCRI was Invited as External
Examiner in Medicine for SEGI University at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (with the clinical campus at
Sibu) from 9/10-13/10/2016.
1357. Dr. SwayamJothi, Prof. &HOD appointed as Member in SC /ST cell of Sri Balaji
Vidyapeeth for the academic year 2016-2017 on 04. 08. 2016.
1358. Dr. SwayamJothi, Prof. & HOD appointed as Member in Women’s cell(Antigender harassment Cell) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth for the academic year 2016-2017 on 04. 08. 2016.
1359. Prof. V. Subramanian HOD, Dept. of Radiology, has been nominated by Vice Chancellor,
SRM University, Kattankulathur, as a member, Board of Studies for Radiology Physics.
1360. Dr.K N Viswanathan, Professor of Internal Medicine, SSSMCRI was invited to be the
Advisory Board Member for the 9th edition of Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine-9th
edition,2017-published in Sept 2016.
1361. Glad Mohesh M I., Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology has delivered a lecture
titled, “Influence of Tobacco on Heart” in the 3 days Zonal level Orientation programme for Youth Red Cross(YRC) volunteers and YRC programme officers” at Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore conducted between 25th to 27th October 2016.
1362. Dr.KarthikaJayakumar, Vice Principal (Pre & Para clinical), Professor and Head in
Department of Microbiology, SSMCRI, gave a guest lecture titled, “Profile Of Enteric Coccidian Infections In India” at the 10th National conference of Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology from 3rd to 6th November 2016, JIPMER, Puducherry.
1363. On 5th December 2016, Dr.Semmal Syed Meerasa, Professor, HOD of Physiology delivered
a special invited guest lecture titled, “Imparting Medical and Health Education to Arts and Science Students Using Ancient Indian Literature” at the Department of Linguistics, Bishop Heber College,
Tiruchirappalli.
1364. Dr.K N Viswanathan, Professor of Internal Medicine, SSSMCRI was Invited speaker in
TAPICON (Tamil Nadu API 12th annual conference) at Tuticorin on 24.07.2017 on “Bedside Medicine-a forgotten art?” and published in Clinical Medicine 2016 p 51-55.
1365. Dr.K N Viswanathan, Professor of Internal Medicine, SSSMCRI was Invited as External
Expert for conducting Assured promotion- for Associate Professors of Medicine at JIPMER on 21st
August, 2016.
1366. Dr.Naseem Noorunisa , Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, participated as
chairperson in International conference titled – PATHSURGE 2016,organized by Sree Balaji
Medical college and Hospital, Chrompet, held between 22nd to 24th of August 2016.
1367. Dr.Maduram A, Associate Professor of Pharmacology went as a resource person and judged
the poster competition during the National conference on Medication Management and Safety held
on 6th October 2016 at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
1368. Dr.Jeyakumari Jeevan, Professor of Dermatology chaired a session on “Androgenetic alopecia Medical management” by Dr.Jayaraman MD.,DD., & “Non venereal Genital dermatoses”
by Dr.Rajesh Rajagopalan in 20th Dermazone south & 7th Cuticon conference held on 7th October
2016 in Tiruchirapalli.
1369. Dr.Jeyakumari jeevan, Professor of Dermatology chaired a session on “Atopic Dermatitis –
Managing skin & Beyond” in International conference of Paediatric Dermatology held in Sree Balaji medical college, Chennai on 11th November 2016
1370. Dr.Swayamjothi, Prof and HOD, Department of Anatomy, chaired the scientific committee
meeting held on 17.10.2016 and also chaired the Ethical committee meeting
on 27.10.2016.
1371. Dr.Semmal Syed Meerasa, Professor, HOD of Physiology, chaired a session t itled, “Modern Research in Indian Literature” at the “International Conference on Islamic Tamil Literature, Sri lanka” held from 11th to 13th December 2016 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. .
Presentations at Scientific Events
1372. Dr. V. Subramanian, Prof. and HOD, Dept. of Radiology delivered a lecture on ‘Acute Abdomen Imaging’ for Post graduates of General Surgery on 04. 07. 2016 at demonstration hall of the Radiology department.
1373. Mr.Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, gave an oral presentation
on the title, “Perceptions on M-learning through WhatsApp application: a pilot study on first year
medical students”, at the National conference on, “Changing trends in health professions education conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry held between 19. 08. 2016 &
20. 08. 2016.
1374. Dr. Maduram A, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended a National
conference on Recent advances in cancer research and therapy between 08. 07. 2016 & 09. 07. 2016
at ChettinadHospital and Research Institute and presented a paper on “Analysis of various types of endpoints used in the drug approval for breast cancer”.
1375. Dr. MohanaRupa, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended a National
conference on Recent advances in cancer research and therapy between 08. 07. 2016 & 09. 07.
2016at Chettinad hospital and research institute and presented a paper on “Emerging trends in role and use of biomarkers in clinical trials”.
1376. Dr.Sathia Lakshmi, Professor of Anatomy presented a scientific paper on ‘A Case Report of Intussusceptions in an infant’ at the 15th Regional Society of Anatomist’s Meet held at MIMS, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, on 10. 07. 2016.
1377. Poster presentation titled “Tender Coconut Water- A gift of Nature” on food science and toxicology topics was given by Mr. Ilanchezhian on 15. 09. 2016 at the International Conference on
Environment and Health in Changing Climate” (ICEHCC2016) organized by Bharathidasan University, Trichyfrom 14. 09. 2016 to 16. 09. 2016.
1378. Dr Sathialakshmi presented a scientific paper in the 15th Regional Society ofAnatomist’s meet at Maharaja’s Institute of Medical sciences, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh between 09. 07. 2016 & 10. 07. 2016.
1379. Sunilkumar. Jada, Tutor/ PhD scholar in Department of Microbiology, participated and
presented research paper for funding in State Task Force programme by RNTCP on 31. 08. 2016 at
Chennai.
1380. Mr.Glad Mohesh M I., Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology has presented a Poster
titled, “Low cost custom built experimental setup to investigate light induced damages in retina of
Zebrafish animal models” at the International Conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB 2016) conducted by SRM University, Kattankulathur between 9th to 11th November, 2016.
1381. Dr.Semmal Syed Meerasa, Professor, HOD of Physiology presented a research paper titled
as “Imparting Medical and Health Education Using a 17th Century Tamil Literary Work, the
Seeraappuraanam” at the “International Conference on Islamic Tamil Literature, Sri lanka” held from 11th to 13th December 2016 at Colombo, Sri Lanka
1382. Dr.Sathialakshmi participated and presented a poster titled, ‘A study of sacral hiatus in
human sacrum’ in 64th Annual conference of Anatomical society of India held at AIIMS, Jodhpur on
29.11.2016.
1383. Dr.Kafeel Hussain participated and presented paper on ‘Distribution of C cells in Normal thyroid’ in 64th Annual conference of Anatomical society of India held at AIIMS, Jodhpur on
29.11.2016.
1384. Dr.Sunita Bharati participated and presented poster titled, ‘Study of Radiological pattern in feet of disabled leprosy patients attending tertiary care hospital’ in 64th Annual conference of Anatomical society of India held at AIIMS, Jodhpur on 29.11.2016.
1385. Dr.Swayamjothi, Prof and HOD, department of Anatomy presented a case on
‘Histopathological findings of tonsils in chronic tonsillitis’ in scientific society meet SSSMCRI on 27.10.2016.
1386. Scientific paper “Doctor’s Burnout – How To Prevent” was presented by Prof. V. Subramanian, HOD, SSSMC & RI during the Seventh Monthly Meet of Chennai Sub- chapter –
Indian Radiological & Imaging association (TN & PY) at ACS Medical College on 02.10.2016
1387. Sunilkumar.Jada, PhD scholar/ Tutor in Department of Microbiology, presented research
paper on the topic’ Intestinal parasitic infections profile among tribal population of Kanchipuram, Chennai’ at the 10th National conference of Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology from 3rd to 6th
November 2016, JIPMER, Puducherry.
1388. Dr. Lavakumar S, Assistant professor from the Department of Pharmacology attended a
National conference on ‘Basic and Clinical pharmacology’ held between 8th and 9th October 2016 at
Narayana Medical College and Research Institute, Nellore and presented a poster on ‘A study on evaluation on the level of drug compliance among the outpatients who are on a long term drug
therapy in a tertiary care teaching hospital – a questionnaire based prospective study’
Participation In Scientific Events
1389. Mr.Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology attended a one day
workshop on “Intellectual property right” on April 6th organized by Center for Intellectual property rights, Anna University, Chennai.
1390. Dr.A.Jamal Mohamed, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, attended Micro
Teaching Training Session at SSSMC&RI on 25.03.16.
1391. Dr.T.Sundararajan, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics attended Annual
Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons 10th conference at ITC Grand Chola Chennai from 08th
to 10th , April 2016.
1392. Dr.Keerthy Chandra, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics; attended the
Cadaveric Workshop on Primary and Complex Hip Arthroplasty, MSRALC, Bangalore in the
month of May 2016; Cadaveric Workshop on Basic and Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy,
MSRALC, Bangalore in the month of June 2016; Core Training skills in Hip and Shoulder
Arthroscopy, Deenanth Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune in the month of July 2016.
1393. Dr. Lavakumar , Asst. Professor of Pharmacology attended a CME programme on Diabetes
mellitus- future perspectives on 14.6.16 at Chengalpattu Medical College, attended a National
symposium on “An update on antimicrobial agents and their uses” on 15.6.16 at MGMCRI, Pondicherry and attended 4th Chennai advanced wound care conference conducted by TRAMP
trust between 18th and 19th June 1016 at Residency towers, Chennai.
1394. The faculty members from the department of Orthopaedics, participated in Indian
Orthopaedic Association world record free surgery event on 23.10.2016.
1395. Dr.S.Vijayakumar from Dermatology attended the 20th Dermazone south & 7th Cuticon
conference held on 7th, 8th & 9th October 2016 in Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu. He also attended
International conference of Paediatric Dermatology held in Sree Balaji medical college,Chennai on
11th & 12th November 2016.
1396. Department Of Orthopedics Faculty participated in Indian Orthopaedic association annual
conference at Kochi held from 12th to 17th December 2016.
1397. Dr.SwayamJothi, Professor and HOD of Anatomy, attended 417th monthly CME
programme of IMSA Tamilnadu chapter .Topic- Overview of viral epidemics physicians
perspective by Dr R Muthuselvam Prof department of medicine, KMC on 9.10.2016.
1398. Dr.SwayamJothi Professor and HOD of Anatomy, attended CME programme of IMA
Tamilnadu chapter. Topic – Venous diseases of the leg by Prof CMK Reddy, Presentation of
interesting cases,
X rays & operative clippings on 16.10.2016, attended CME programme IMSA TN chapter on
Vascular surgery on 13.11.2016, attended CME conducted by Department of Dermatology
SSSMCRI on Psoriasis Basic essentials by Dr Parimalamkumar HOD KMC on 02.11.2016,
attended CME programme on Role of Nuclear medicine in Thyroid management by Dr G Sridhar
senior consultant Billroth hospitals on 08.11.2016, attended CME conducted by internal medicine
department on 16.11.2016, and she also attended CME conducted by IMA at Life line hospitals
New Avadi road Kilpauk on 20.11.2016.
1399. Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and HOD of ENT attended CME on ‘Airway management - an
overview’ on 11.11.2016 organized by department of ENT at Chettinad Hospital And Research
Institute.
1400. CME on Anesthesia by Dept. of Anesthesia attended by Prof. V. Subramanian, Radiology
HOD at SSSMCRI, 4th floor lecture hall, Hospital block on 14.10.2016.
1401. Dr.S.Prasanna Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, attended as a delegate in
the CME- “Neuro Virology” held on 05.11.2016 at Sri Ramachandra Medical college& Research Institute.
1402. Dr. V.Jayashree, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology attended as a delegate in
the CME- “Neuro Virology” held on 05.11.2016 at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute.
1403. Dr.NaseemNoorunisa, Professor of Pathology and
Dr. R. Revathishree , Dr.P.Priyanka, Dr.Dineshkumar, Assistant Professors, Department of
Pathology, participated in International CME on Update in Surgical Pathology on 14.10.2016,
Madras Medical College.
1404. Dr Shruti, Associate Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology & Dr Vijayalakshmi, Assistant
Professor, Dept of OBG, SSSMCRI, attended one day sensitization programme on ATCOM module
at CMC Vellore on 21st October 2016.
1405. All the faculty of the Department of Anatomy, attended Faculty development programme on
References Managers for your Research by Dr. D C Mathangi at SSSMC RI.
1406. Dr. Kalaivani, Dr. Raja, Dr. Geetha, Dr. Saurabh, Dr. Prateek, Dr. Karnabhoopathy, Dr.
Muthukumar attended a session on “Mendely – Reference manager” organized by the Department of Physiology on 26.11.2016.
1407. Dr.Naseem Noorunisa , Professor of Pathology and
Dr. R.Revathishree, Dr.Dineshkumar, Assistant Professors, Department of Pathology, Participated
in “Reference Manager For Your Research, organized by Department of Physiology, at ShriSathyaSai Medical College And Research Institute on 26.11.2016.
1408. All the faculty of Anatomy attended FORENSIQUEST-2016 conducted by department
of forensic medicine SSSMC RI on 18-10-2016.
1409. Dr.Swayamjothi, Prof and HOD department of anatomy participated in World anaesthesia
day on 14.10.2016, and also participated in public awareness programme on World diabetes Day at
SSSMCRI on 14.11.2016.
1410. Dr.Vinod.K, Dr.Mohamed Arif, Dr.Sheshadivya Krishna. Department of Anesthesiology,
attended the CHETANCON 2016 on 15.10.2016 at Chennai.
1411. Dr.Dilipkumar.G, Dr.PranjaliKurehkar, Dr.Jagan, Department of Anesthesiology attended
the Regional Anesthesia course at Back and pain centre, Chennai on 22nd & 23rd Oct 2016.
1412. Dr. Lavakumar S, Assistant Professor from the Department of Pharmacology attended an
International seminar on Endocrinological disorders on 3rd November 2016 at MGMCRI,
Puducherry.
1413. Dr.NaseemNoorunisa , Professor of Pathology and Dr. R.Revathishree, Dr.Dineshkumar,
Assistant Professors, Department of Pathology, participated in CHETPATHCON 2016- Lymphoma
update on 19.11.2016, at Chettinad Medical College and
Research Institute.
1414. Dr.G.Srinivasan, Professor & HOD, DVL attended faculty development programme
titled“Reference manager for your research” conducted by department of physiology, SSSMCRI on 26.11.2016.
1415. Mr.Ratchagan K, Department of Physiology participated at the Workshop on “simple cost effective portable experimentation in physiology” on 30th Nov 2016 conducted by the Department
of Physiology at Saveetha medical college, Thandalamchennai
1416. Dr.Latha.R participated as a delegate for the SAARC workshop on “Techniques in
Physiological Sciences” at AIIMS, New Delhi between 20th and 22nd December, 2016.
1417. Dr. Karthika Jayakumar, Professor and HOD of Microbiology, and Sunilkumar.Jada, PhD
scholar/ Tutor in Department of Microbiology participated in 40th National Conference of the Indian
Association of Medical Microbiologists held from 23rd to 27th Nov at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
1418. Dr. A. M. Anusa, Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry, attended The IPSOCON
2016, the 49th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – South Zone Branch held at Hotel
Crowne Plaza, Chennai from 14th to 16th October 2016.
1419. Dr. SwayamJothi, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Anatomyattendeda CME programme of IMSA TN
chapter on ‘Early breast cancer’ by Dr.SankarSrinivasan, ‘Radiotherapy in the treatment of breast
cancer’ by Dr.RathnaDevi, ‘Breast conservation surgery’ by Dr. C S Mani in association with Apollo cancer Hospital on 10. 07. 2016, participated as a delegate in a CME on “ChettinadOGCON-
2016”, ‘Womb to World-Beyond medical barriers(Medical disorders in pregnancy –An update’ held at Chettinadu Health city on 16. 07. 2016, attended a CME on “Ophthalmology in practice”
conducted by Tamil nadu Medical Practitioners Association (TAMPA) and Indian Medical
Association(IMA) at Life line Rigid Hospital, Kilpauk on 17. 07. 2016, participated in the
sensitization program for attitude and communication module organized by the MCI Nodal centre,
CMC Vellore on 05. 08. 2016, attended the 416th monthly CME program of International Medical
Sciences Academy on management of difficult labour by Dr.Vijayalakshmi and IVF-ET by Dr. N
Chithra on 11. 09. 2016, attended CME on ‘Stress management’ at GRT annex By Dr. CMK Reddy &also attended a spiritual talk on ‘Fate and Karma’by Dr.Sarma at Sundaram Medicals on 18. 09.
2016.
1420. Dr. S. SwayamJothi, Prof. &HOD, dept. of Anatomy participated in world bone and joint day
organized by dept. of orthopaedics on 04. 08. 2016, attended inauguration of Pain clinic by Department
of Anesthesiology at hospital campus, on 08. 08. 2016, attended CME on Carcinoma Breast conducted
by dept. of General surgery on 9. 08. 2016, and attended scientific society meet on 25. 08. 16at
SSSMCRI.
1421. All faculty membersof Pharmacology attended CME on “Pharmacology and Biology of
dying” conducted by department of Pharmacology, SSSMCRI on 16. 8. 16.
1422. Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI attended the
conference and a workshop titled, “Teaching clinical skills in digital era” held between 19. 08. 2016 and 20. 08. 2016 at the National conference on Changing trends in health professions education
conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry.
1423. Ms. ShanmugaPriya attended a continuing professional education programme on laboratory
medicine titled “Enhancing quality in medical laboratories” organized by Deepam Diagnostic centre, Chennai on 19. 08. 2016.
1424. Mr. Ilanchezhian, attended the ‘Recent advances in clinical laboratory practices’organized by Central Laboratory, Sri Balaji Medical College and Hospital on 29. 09. 2016.
1425. R. Gomathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, participated in the two days
conference titled- Kaleidoscope of Pathology-II, organized by Chengalpattu Medical College,
Chengalpattu, between between 08. 07. 2016 and 09. 07. 2016.
1426. Dr. NaseemNoorunisa, Professor of Pathology and Dr. R. Gomathi, Dr. P. Priyanka,
Assistant Professors, Department of Pathology, participated in the three days International
conference titled – PATHSURGE 2016, organized by SreeBalaji Medical college and Hospital,
Chrompet, from 22. 08. 2016 to 24. 08. 2016.
1427. Prof. V. Subramanian, HOD of Radiologyattended CME program by Indian Medical
Associationon 31. 07. 2016 at Hotel Lemon Tree – Chennai and participated in a lecture discussion
on‘Crystal Induced Arthropathies’ by Prof. Porkodi Rheumatologist and on ‘Thyroid Disorder’ by Dr. SruthiChandrasekaran, AB Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Consultant Endocrinologist.
1428. Prof. Subramanian. V, HODof Radiology attended a CME “Signa Unraveled – M R Master
Series” on 13. 08. 16 at Hotel ITC Chola Chennai, for the lecture on ‘Imaging Brain Tumors and Advances in MR- Neuro-Acute Stroke - The evolving land scope’ by Dr. Scott W Atlas, Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology, Stanford University, USA.
1429. Dr. Rajesh Kannan N, AsstProfessor, Dept of Psychiatry, participated in the ‘Brain&Mind, a Neuropsychiatry CME’, held at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai on 27. 08. 2016.
1430. Dr. Swayamjothi, Prof. &HOD, Dr. Sathialakshmi, Professor, Dr. SunitaBharathi, Asst.
Prof, Ms. Sujatha, Tutor, Anatomyparticipated as a delegate in the ‘National Conference On
Changing Trends In Health Professions Education’ held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and
Research Institute from 18. 08. 16 to 20. 08. 16.
1431. Dr. V. Subramanian, Prof and HOD, Radiology and core team Dr. Anandapadmanabhan. J
attended the E P A, Competency Based Medical Education program for Post graduates and e
portfolio discussion by V. C and MEU team from SBV, Pondicherry.
1432. Dr. Rajesh Kannan N, Asst.Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, SSSMCRI participated in the
following Faculty Development Programs: Chennai Psychiatrist’s forum, titled ‘OCD and Schizophrenia’ held on 10. 07. 2016, hotel Raintree Chennai and TANPSYCON – 31st Annual
conference of IPS- Tamilnadu chapter, held at Coimbatore between 06. 08. 2016 and 07. 08. 2016.
1433. Dr. Shruti. P. Hegde, Associate Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology participated in
“Chetticon”, a conference on Eye Donation and Corneal Transplantation conducted at Chettinadu
Medical College hospital on 2nd September.
1434. Dr. Shruti. P. Hegde, Associate Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology attended 4th World
Conference of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia, at ITC Grand Cholabetween 03. 09. 2016 and 04. 09. 2016
conducted by Shankar Nethralaya, Chennai.
1435. Faculty Development Programs was attended by Dr. Keerthy Chandra on, ‘Core Training skills in Hip and Shoulder Arthroscopy’, at Deenanth Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune between 28. 07. 2016 and 29. 07. 2016 and an AO Spine Conference at Asia Pacific, Pune, between 01. 08. 2016
and 02. 08. 2016.
1436. Dr. RajiniSamuel, attended the National conference on changing trends in health professions
education at MGMC & RI from 18. 08. 16 to 20. 08. 16.
1437. International conference on, ‘Recent Advances in Modern Medicine: Molecular Signaling Scenarios in Tissues and Diseases’ held from 03. 09. 16 to 04. 09. 16 Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (20 credit points) attended by the following Faculties, Dr. Vanaja, Associate Professor, Dr.
VidhyaLogini, Dr. Rajini Samuel, Assistant Professors, Mr. Ilanchezhian, Ms. Shanmuga Priyaand
Ms. Sarguru, Tutors.
1438. Dr.Sridhar, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology welcomed the gathering. The
scientific session began with an Interesting case presentation of Rickettsial Fever by Dr.Vikram,
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics followed by a talk on Intellectual Property Rights by
Mr.Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology.
1439. Quaterly Internal Audit Meeting for the last quarter of 2015 and first quarter of 2016 was
held on 12.04.16 and 10.06.2016 respectively. The quarterly performance audit of all the
departments of SSSMCRI was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of SBV, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman in
the presence of the Dean, Prof.J.Mohanasundaram, the Registrar, Prof. S.Srinivasan, NAAC
Coordinator, Prof. R.Pajanivel and Executive Editor of ‘The Chronicle’, Dr.A.N.Uma. CME on Common Orthopedic Ailments
1440. The department of Orthopedics organized the CME on Common Orthopedic Ailments after
age 60 on 9th Feb 2016. Invited guest lecture was delivered during the occasion by
Prof.S.Karunakaran and Prof. S.Shanmugasundaram delivered lectures related to the topic.
1441. Prof. & HOD, Dr. Subramanian V was awarded with “Distinguished Scientist award” at Venus International Foundation, Annual Research Meet– ARM 2016.
Guest lecture on ‘Carcinoma Breast’
1442. Prof. S. Jegadesh Chandra Bose MS, M. Ch, Professor, Surgical Oncology, SRMC,
Chennai gave a guest lecture on ‘Carcinoma Breast’ at the hospital lecture hall on 09. 08. 2016. 1443. Guest lecture on ‘Carcinoma Stomach -Recent Trends’
1444. Dr. O. L. NaganathBabu MS, DNB, Mch, FRCS(Edin), FACS(USA), FICS, FAIS, FIMSA,
H. O. D & Professor Surgical Gastroenterology, Govt. Royapettahospital, Chennai gave a guest
lecture on ‘Carcinoma Stomach -Recent Trends’ on 09. 04. 2016 at the hospital lecture hall.
1445.
Scientific / Clinical Society Meetings
1446. Dr. AnandaPadmanabhan. J, Radiology faculty presented “A case of seizure disorder- Multi
organ hamartoma’, on 29. 07. 2016 atthe scientific society meeting for July 2016 at Seminar hall, 4th Floor, Hospital Block,
1447. The scientific society meeting for the month of August was held on 25. 08. 2016. Prof. V.
Subramanian HOD, Radiology organized meeting at Seminar hall, 4th Floor, Hospital Block. Glad
Mohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI, gave a presentation titled, “ Google Forms : a free tool for the academia” at the Meeting.
1448. Dr. Dipayan Deb Barman, Asst Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine, presented a scientific
paper titled “Sudden death in sleep: Autopsy Challenges facing a Forensic Pathologist” on 28. 09. 2016 in the scientific society meeting of SSSM&RI held in the Seminar Hall on 4th floor of
SSSMC&RI Hospital.
1449. Dr.SwayamJothi, Professor and Head; Dr.KafeelHussain, Assistant Professor, Department
of Anatomy won the Best paper award “RAENCON2017” held at SBMCH on 16th&17th June 2017.
1450. Dr. SaurabhShrivastava, Associate Professsor, Department of Community Medicine, was
selected on 17.04.2017 for the International Medical Education Leadership Fellowship Programme
of the “Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research” (FAIMER) for the years 2017-2019 at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore.
1451. Mr.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology participated in the 10th
IAEC meeting of Sri Venkateshwara Engineering College as Link nominee of CPCSEA on 26th
May 2017.
1452. Mr.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology participated in the 30th
IAEC meeting of Human Biologicals Institute, Ooty as Socially Aware Nominee of CPCSEA on
28th June 2017.
1453. Resource Persons in Academic Events
1454. Dr. Maduram A, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, was a resource person
and gave a talk on “Essential Documents in Clinical trials and guidelines in protocol writing at Good Clinical Practices workshop on Clinical trials and Bioethics” on 21.03.2017 at SSSMCRI and at MGMCRI on 23.03.2017.
1455. Dr.Semmal, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, delivered a Special Invited
Guest Lecture titled "Insights Related to Medical Science in Ancient Indian Literary Scripts” at the Singapore Tamil Writers Forum, Singapore on 29th April, 2017.
1456. Dr.Semmal, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, delivered a Special Invited
Guest Lecture titled "Imparting Medical and Health Education Using Ancient Literary Works”at Paris, France on 3rd June 2017.
1457. DrKarthikaJayakumar, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, gave a guest
lecture on “Profile of Enteric Coccidian Infection in India” during CME at SreeBalaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai on 29.6.2017.
1458. Officiating as Chairperson in Academic / Scientific Events
1459. Dr. S Gurumani, Professor and Head, Department of ENT, chaired a session in “MECFEST 2017”- Live Cadaver Workshop organised by upgraded Institute of Otolarynglogy and Institute of
Anatomy, Madras Medical College on 23.6.2017.
1460. DrSwayamJothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, chaired a scientific session at
“National conference in Radiological and Endoscopic Anatomy and Recent Advances” at Shree Balaji Medical College and hospital on 16th&17th June 2017.
1461. Dr.JeyakumarJeevan, Professor,Department of Dermatology,chaired a session on
“ImmunoflourescenceIn Autoimmune Bullous Diseases” at CME on HISTOPATHOLOGY conducted by Tamilnadu IADVL group & SIG Dermatopathology in Kanchikamakodi child trust
hospital, Chennai on 18th June 2017.
1462. Dr. S. Gurumani, Professor and Head, Department of ENT, went as an external examiner for
M.S.ENT at Government Kurnool Medical College from 31.5.2017 to 2.6.2017 and Sadhan Institute
of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad from 12.6.2017 to 14.6.2017.
1463. Dr G Sridhar, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, went as an external
examiner for M.Sc Medical Microbiology, SRMC, Porur, Chennai from 15.6.2017 to 17.6.2017.
1464. Mr.GladMohesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology went as an External
Examiner for SRM University for BSc. Optometry on 17th June, 2017
1465. Dr. Gurubharath I, Professor and Head, Department of Radiology went as an examiner for
MSc & BSc RIT – AHS at Chettinad University on 22nd May 2017.
1466. Participation in Academic / Scientific Events
1467. Dr.SwayamJothi, Professor and HOD, Dr.Sathialakshmi, Professor, Dr.KafeelHussain,
Dr.SunitaBharati Assistant Professors and Mr.Hemant.K, Tutor, Department of Anatomy,
participated in the National conference in Radiological and endoscopic anatomy and recent
advances at SreeBalaji Medical College and hospital on 16th and 17th June, 2017.
1468. Dr. KarthikaPriya S, Tutor, Department of Microbiology, attended “Apollo Infectious Disease Conference” held at Chennai, on 10th& 11th June 2017.
1469. Dr.RajeshKannan N, Assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended Symposium on
‘Lurasidone – Recent Updates’ at Residency towers, Chennai on 12.05.2017. 1470. Dr.RajeshKannan N, Assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended CME on
‘Schizophrenia management’ at Hotel Accord Metropolitan, Chennai on 28.05.17. 1471. Dr. Lavakumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, attended a National
workshop on “Pharmacoeconomics” at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry on
16th& 17th June 2017.
1472. Dr.Vinod K, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, attended a Conference &
workshop on “Advanced Interventional Management of Pain” held at New Delhi from 6th to 9th April 2017.
1473. DrS.A.MohamedArif, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, attended live
workshop on “Pain Management” at Sri Balaji Action Medical Instiute, New Delhi from 31st March to 5th April 2017.
1474. DrAnupriya, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, attend the “Basics in Chronic Pain Management” at Daradia Pain Clinic, Kolkata from 10th to 21st April 2017.
1475. Dr.SheshaDivya Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, had
participated in the “Airway Conference” at Puducherry, on 18th June 2017. 1476. Dr Mohan Ram Kumar, SR, Department of Ophthalmology attended “Reticon” National
conference on retina at ITC Grand chola on 23rd April 2017.
1477. DrMachireddy R Sekhar Reddy, PG, Department of Ophthalmology attended “Cataract Catalyst 2017” on 29th& 30th April at ITC Grand chola conducted by SankaraNetralaya.
1478. DrMachireddy R Sekhar Reddy, PG, Department of Ophthalmology attended hands on
workshop on “Phaco&Femtolaser” on 29th& 30th April at ITC Grand chola conducted by SankaraNetralaya.
1479. Mr.Ilanchezhian, Tutor and Mr.Sarguru, Tutor, Department of Biochemistry, attended CME
on “Vitamin B 12 looking beyond obvious” at SRM medical college hospital and research centre Kattankulathur, on 10th May2017.
1480. Dr.Latha.R and Mr. Glad Mohesh, Assistant Professors, Department of Physiology attended
the Workshop on "Human Bioethics" held on 26th April, 2017 organized by Division of Research
and Department of Clinical Pharmacology at JIPMER, Pondicherry.
1481. Mr.Ratchagan, Tutor, Department of Physiology participated in Hands-On Workshop on
"Laboratory Animals in Scientific Experimentation and Research - LASER" on 26th April, 2017
conducted by Department of BRULAC & DRC, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Chennai
1482. Dr.S.Vijayakumar and Dr.Sowmya, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology,
attended the “12th World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology” held in Bengaluru from 4th-7th May
2017.
1483. Dr.Gurumani, Professor and Head; Dr.RajPrakash, Associate Professor;
Dr.Pragadheeshwaran, Assistant Professor, and Dr.Roopak, M.S.ENT Post Graduate, Department of
ENT, attended “MECFEST 2017- live cadaver workshop” organised by the upgraded Institute of Otolaryngology and Institute of Anatomy, Madras Medical College on 22.6.2017 and 23.6.2017.
1484. Dr. SaurabhShrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, attended
the “On-Site Training Session on Educational Innovation Project” as a part of FAIMER fellowship at PSG Coimbatore between 10.06.2017 to 17.06.2017.
1485. Dr.SowmyaDogiparthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, attended CME on
HISTOPATHOLOGY conducted by Tamilnadu IADVL group & SIG Dermatopathology in
Kanchikamakodi child trust hospital, Chennai on 18th June 2017.
1486. Dr.SowmyaDogiparthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, attended
workdhop on “BOTOX” conducted in Dermalaya skin clinic, Chennai on 27th May 2017.
1487. Dr. Naseem N, Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, attended CME on “Update in Hematology” at Dr Mehta’s Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai on 29.04.2017.
1488. Dr.Naseem N , Professor and Head ; Dr. Priyanka , Assistant Professor, Department of
Pathology attended Mid Year Teaching Programme on “ HistoOnco Report Formats – What
Information Does The Clinician Need To Treat The Patient” held at Hotel Ambassador Pallava , Chennai organised by Lister Metropolis on 3.6.2017 & 4.6.2017.
1489. Dr. Priyanka, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology attended CME on “GYNAEC ONCOPATHOLOGY-All embedded” held at Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chennai on 17.6. 2017.
1490. Dr. Gurubharath I, Professor and Head, Department of Radiology attended the Board of
Studies for MSc AHS at Chettinad University on April 2017 and was appointed as Coordinator for
Institutional website of SBVU.
1491. Dr.Paramanantham, Professor, Department of Pediatrics received DOCTORS DAY
AWARD from IMA-Chennai, Villivakkam & Ayyanavaram Branch on 1st July 2017
1492. Professor Dr.I.Gurubharath, HOD , Dep received Ph.D in Radiology from the Tamilnadu Dr
MGR medical university on September 6th , 2017.
1493. Dr. Swayam jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy was felicitated as Senior
Faculty, during the Teachers Day Celebration held at SSSMCRI on 05.09.17.
1494. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Dr
Anusa A.M, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry were resource persons for the first
Hands on Training workshop conducted on “Evidence-based Medicine” (EBM) on 24th August 2017 organised by the Medical Research unit at SSSMCRI. 24 faculties from pre-clinical, para-
clinical and clinical departments attended the workshop.
1495. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was the
resource person for a FDP on Scientific Communication - “How to write a Research Article”. The interactive session was attended by more than 60 faculties, senior residents, tutors, and PG students.
1496. Dr. Maduram, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology was a resource person and
gave a lecture on ‘Documentation in Clinical trial’ at the Golden Jubilee International Conference of IPS, Southern Region held at MGMCRI, Puducherry on 5th July 2017
1497. Dr. Maduram, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology was a resource person and
gave a lecture on ‘How to set up a CRO and clinical trial unit’ at the National Industry Oriented Applied Pharmacology Conference held at SRMC, Chennai on 22nd September 2017.
1498. Dr.Semmal, Dr.Chitra, Dr.Latha, Mr.Glad Mohesh were resource persons for the Orientation
programme conducted for I year MBBS Students between 12th to 16th September, 2017.
1499. Dr.Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy was appointed as honorary
advisor of Regional society of Anatomist, Andhra Pradesh.
1500. Professor Dr Gurumani , HOD, Dept. of ENT was a post-graduate examiner for model exam
in M.S.ENT at Saveetha Medical College and hospital on 28.7.17.
1501. Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, participated as Judge in
Well Baby Competition conducted by Dept of Paediatrics SSSMC RI on 07.08.2017.
1502. Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy and Dr. Semmal, Professor &
Head, Department of Physiology, has participated as a judge for a seminar on COCHLEAR
IMPLANT for final year MBBS part-I organized by Department of Otorhinolaryngology,
SSSMCRI on 26.09.17.
1503. Dr. Venkatadri, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology was a judge for the poster
competition for VII Semester students on World Eye donation day conducted by Dept of
Ophthalmology, SSSMCRI on 31.08.2017.
1504. Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy chaired a session at 40th
Annual Conference of Tamilnadu & at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences,
Madhuranthagam, on 23rd & 24th Sep 2017.
1505. Dr.Swayam Jothi.S, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper on
"Study of the Mandibular foramen and Mental foramen"; Dr Sathialakshmi, Professor, Department
of Anatomy, presented a paper on "A morphometric study of patella" and Dr Sunita, Assistant
Professor, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper on "Morphometric & Morphological Study of
First Rib" at Regional society of Anatomy conference at Apollo hospitals Hyderabad bewtween 8th
& 9th July 2017.
1506. Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy presented a paper on
"Correlation between Coracoacromial arch & Shoulder Pain". Dr. Sathialakshmi, Professor,
Department of Anatomy, presented a paper on "Study of Mandibular Foramen" at the venue of the
40th Annual Conference of Tamilnadu at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences,
Madhuranthagam, on 23rd & 24th Sep 2017.
1507. Dr. Karthika Jayakumar, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology attended ACME
& presented poster "Small group discussion in Large groupteaching" in CMC, Vellore from 9th to
12th September 2017.
1508. Dr.Semmal, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology attended and delivered a key note
address in the title of "Using Internet in Imparting Medical and Health Education Using Ancient
Indian Literary Works" and presented a paper titled as "Challenges Faced and Potential Scope in
Imparting Health Education through Mobile Learning Module Using an Ancient Indian Literary
Work - Thirukkural at the venue of the World Tamil Internet Conference 2017, held from 25th to
27th August 2017 in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Dura Ridzuan,
Malaysia. The Conference was organized by World Tamil Epics Research Association at Sultan
Idris Education University.
1509. Dr.M.S.Raghuraman, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, delivered a talk on “Pain relief in Laparoscopic procedures” and Dr.K.Vinod, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology delivered a talk on “Gofeld’s approach –Stellate ganglion block” in the meeting conducted by “Indian Society of Anaesthesiology-Chennai chapter” on 08th July2017.
1510. Prof.Dr.I Gurubharath attended and presented a poster titled "Role of MRI
Hysterosalphingogram in evaluating female infertility" in Indian Imaging academy –Body imaging
Update 2017 held in Goa from 28th to 30th July 2017.
1511. Dr Swayam jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Dr Sathialakshmi V
Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, and Dr.
Sunita Bharati, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, attended MIMECON 2017 – National
Conference on Motivation, Inspiration and Millenium Engagement on16.09.17 at MGMCRI.
1512. Dr.Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy and Dr.Sathialakshmi,
Professor, Department of Anatomy and Dr.Sunita, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy
attended CME on Cross sectional anatomy at SRMC, Chennai on 07.07.17
1513. Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, attended Awareness
programme on Good touch and Bad touch Organized by Women Empowerment Forum SSSMCRI
on 26th & 27th, August 2017.
1514. Dr.Latha.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology participated in the scientific
writing workshop conducted at Golden Jubilee International Conference on Indian Pharmacological
society Southern region organized by the Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical
College and Research Institute, Puducherry held on 3rd July, 2017.
1515. Dr Swayam jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, attended the 428th CME
programme of IMSA TN chapter at K J Hospital Auditorium, Chennai on10/09/17
1516. Dr Swayam jothi, Professor & Head; Dr Sathialakshmi, Professor; Dr Sunita, Assistant
Professor; Mr Hemanth, Tutor & Ms Sujatha, Tutor; Department of Anatomy, attended a workshop
on Cytogenetics at PIMS, Puducherry on 29.07.17
1517. Dr Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy attended -MIMECON 2017 –
National Conference on Motivation, Inspiration & Millenium Engagement workshop on 16.09.17.
1518. Dr.Dilip Kumar.G, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia attended the conference
“Chettinad International Fertility colloquium 2017” at Chennai on 24th September 2017. 1519. Dr.Jeyakumari Jeevan, Professor, Department of Dermatology attended the CME on 8th
September 2017 titled “Management of Resistant Mycosis” at hotel SAVERA, Chennai. 1520. Dr.Jeyakumari Jeevan, Professor, Dr.Sowmya Dogiparthi, Assisstant Professor &
Dr.S.Vijayakumar, Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology attended the International
conference of Dermatopathology held at Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai between 26th & 27th
August 2017.
1521. Dr.Sowmya Dogiparthi, Assisstant Professor, Department of Dermatology attended Training
course on Medical Micropigmentation conducted by NIKA academy in Amristar, Punjab from 12
to18th August 2017.
1522. Dr. Naseem N , Professor & HOD and Dr. Gomathi , Assistant Professor, Department of
Pathology attended “ An Advanced Hemostasis workshop’’ at SRMC, Chennai on 01.07.2017. 1523. Dr Rajesh Kannan N, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry participated in
TANPSYCON Tamilnadu Psychiatric Society 32nd Annual Conference at Yercaud on 8th & 9th
July 2017.
1524. Dr.Mohan Ram Kumar, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, attended conference on
IIRSI at ITC GRAND CHOLA on 8th and 9th July 2017.
1525. Dr.Muthukumar, Assistant professor, from the Department of Community Medicine
attended Sub Zonal Conference on Sustainable Development goals organised by the Indian
Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) Puducherry & Tamil Nadu at PIMS,
Puducherry between 14th & 15th September 2017
1526. Dr.M. Mohanambal, Professor and Head, Department of OBG attended the 6th International
Conference on fertility and high risk pregnancy between 8th and 9th July, 2017
1527. Dr. Maduram, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Dr. Lavakumar,
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the Golden Jubilee International
Conference of IPS, Southern Region held at MGMCRI, Puducherry from 3rd-5th July 2017
1528. Dr. Lavakumar, Asst Professor of Pharmacology attended the Revised Basic course
Workshop in Medical Education Technology and AT-COM module on behalf of the Medical
Education Unit, SSSMCRI, held at the MCI Nodal centre CMC, Vellore from 25th to 28th July
2017.
1529. Dr.M. Mohanambal, Professor and Head, Department of OBG attended the "Neonatology
conference" held at Chettinad Medical College & RI, Chennai on August 25th , 2017.
1530. Dr.M. Mohanambal, Professor and Head, Department of OBG attended the CME on
Menstrual cycle and disorder organized by the Indian Medical Association, Chennai on 10th
September, 2017.
1531. Dr.T.Sundararajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics attended the Post
Graduates Orientation program of 2017 batch at MGMCRI Pondicherry on 7th and 8th August,
2017.
1532. Prof.Dr.I.Gurubharath, Department of Radiology attended a CME on Hepatobiliary Imaging
and Interventions organized by MGMCRI on September 10th, 2017.
1533. Dr.Jamal Mohamed, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, attended the CME
and workshop on Acetabular fractures at Vasanthi Hospital, Chennai on 13.08.17
1534. Dr.Sundararajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, attended the CME and
workshop on Acetabular fractures at Vasanthi Hospital Chennai from 19/08/17 till 20.08.17.
1535. Dr Baary and Dr. Harshavardhan attended a CME program in Cutting edge Radiology on
July 29th 2017 organized by Radiology Education Foundation (REF) in Chennai.
1536. Various faculties participated 2nd Contact session of the MCI Advance Course in Medical
Education at MCI Nodal Centre for National Faculty Development ,CMC ,Vellore from 9th -12th
September 2017.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF CIDRF, SBV
HONOURS AND RECOGNITIONS
1537. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been nominated as a member of the Joint National
Committee for International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) and International Union
Pharmacology (IUPHAR) by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi in January, 2016.
1538. Dr. Sam Vijay Kumar J, Scientist, CIDRF, delivered a special lecture on “Stem Cells in Healthcare Research” at the National conference on “Trends in Healthcare and Biotechnology: Opportunity and Challenges” sponsored by SERB, DST, Govt of India – organized by AVVM Sri
Pushpam College, Tanjavur on 22.01.2016.
1539. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a guest lecture on “Personalized Therapy in
Clinical Practice” on 25.01.2016, organized by the Department of Pharmacology at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi on 25.01. 2016.
1540. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, presented capsule talk entitled “Discussion on PhD Thesis Vs PG Dissertation” in SAF meet held on 05.02.2016.
1541. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, was invited personally to contribute an article in a
book titled “Developments of Pharmacology in India” edited by Dr. PC Dandiya (SMS Medical College, Jaipur) and Dr. GurudasKhilnani, (Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj).
1542. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, attended the 7th Signal Review Panel (SRP) meeting
under the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India on 01.03.2016 at CDSCO Headquarter, New
Delhi.
1543. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture entitled “Pharmacogenomics in National Pharmacovigilance Program of India” in the 41st Indian Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting and International Conference held at Vision Research Foundation on 03.03. 2016.
1544. Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi, Emeritus Professor-UGC Fellow, delivered an invited lecture on
18.03.2016 about the “Therapeutic Compounds from Seaweeds” in the RUSA-MHRD Sponsored
regional seminar on seaweeds - A resources for Livelihood, organized by the post Graduate
department of Plant Science, Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal.
1545. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, was appointed as a member of the advisory panel for
election for fellowship of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) in the discipline
Pharmacology.
1546. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, was appointed as a member of the Institutional Human
Ethical Committee (IHEC) of MGMCRI on 22.03.2016.
1547. Sri BalajiVidyapeeth celebrated RESEARCH DAY on 22nd Jan 2016. On this occasion
SBV AHEAD & SAF MGMCRI organized SBV PRIMS (Postgraduate Research In Medical
Sciences) CONTEST for postgraduate scholars of various university.. Dr.Adithan , Director-
CIDRF, was one of the judges for the poster presentation. 1548.Dr. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, presided over the Institutional Human Ethical Committee (IHEC)
meeting at Vector Control Research Centre as the Chairman on 13th April, 2016.
1549. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been appointed as an Editorial Board Member for
Therapeutic Advances in Cardiology, ScientiaRicerca, California, USA on 30th May, 2016.
1550. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, adjudicated Ph.D examination for thesis titled “Genetic and Epigenetic Analysis of Phenotypic Heterogeneity and Drug Response in Bipolar Disorder” from Manipal University, Manipal.
1551. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture at the workshop on “Research methodology and Bio-Statistics” held during the period of 4th February to 1st June, 2016, at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and research Institute.
1552. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Panel for
rating the Candidates for Fellowship/Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences,
New Delhi.
1553. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture in the workshop on “Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies” held on 5th April, 2016, at JIPMER, Puducherry
1554. Dr.C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture on “microRNA and Diabetes” at the SAF meeting held at MGMCRI on 6th April, 2016.
1555. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been appointed by DBT, Govt. of India, as a member
of the newly constituted Project Management Committee for the on-site assessment of the project of
CIDRF - “Small Animal Research Facility for Preclinical Studies and Services” on 4th May, 2016.
1556. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been recognized as PhD Guide/Supervisor for PhD /
M.Phil programmes of Pharmacology and Inter-disciplinary Research of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth for a
period of 5 years from 17th June, 2016.
1557. Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has been an external examiner for D.M practical
Examination in Clinical Pharmacology on 17th and 18th May, 2016 at All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
1558. Dr.Agiesh Kumar B, Senior Scientist, CIDRF, was the Organizing Secretary for the 2nd
national workshop on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on the 24th and 25th of May 2016.
1559. Dr.Agiesh Kumar B, Senior Scientist, CIDRF, served as a resource person in a workshop on
“PCR based molecular techniques” organized by the Dept. of Biochemistry, JIPMER on 12th and
13th April, 2016.
1560. Dr. Agiesh Kumar B, Senior Scientist, CIDRF, reviewed a manuscript - “An Unusual Case of Echinostomaspp in a Retro-positive patient- A Case Report” for the Journal: Human Parasitic Diseases.
1561. Dr. Agiesh Kumar B, Senior Scientist, CIDRF, has been recognized as a PhD
Guide/Supervisor for PhD / M.Phil programmes at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth for a period of 5 years
from 17th June, 2016.
1562. Dr. Sam Vijay Kumar J, Scientist, CIDRF attended the Indian Association of Cancer
Research (IACR) Pre-Conference Workshop on “Assays for Cell Migration and Invasion” held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on 7th April, 2016.
1563. Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi, Emeritus Professor, CIDRF, reviewed the paper titled “Diversity and abundance of ArbuscularMycorrhizal Fungi under Different Plant and Soil Properties in Sidama,
Southern Ethiopia” for the Journal of Plant Sciences, New York. USA. 1564. Prof. C.Adithan, Director, CIDRF
1565. Delivered a lecture on “Recent advances in Cancer Research and Therapy” at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai between 08.07.2016 and 09.07.2016.
1566. Presided over D.M. examination at Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
between 14.07.2016 and 15.07.2016.
1567. Participated as a resource person in the workshop on “Human Bioethics” at JIPMER on 26.07.2016.
1568. Attended the ICSU National Committee meeting of INSA at New Delhi on 25.07.2016.
1569. Participated as a resource person in the workshop on “Applications of clinical pharmacokinetics” at JIPMER, Puducherry between 19.08.2016 and 20.08.2016.
1570. Participated as a resource person in the CME “Pharmacogenetics & Genomics” at Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre on 26.08.2016.
1571. Was the examiner for PhD viva voce at Manipal University on 10.09.2016.
1572. Was the judge for the award Dr.C.L.Malhotra Award instituted by the Association of
Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India on 16.09.2016
1573. Dr.Mangaiyarkarasi, Emeritus Professor, presented a research paper “Lectins (haemagglutinins) from the Red Alga Acanthophora spicifera : Isolation, characterization partial
purification and selected physico-chemical properties” at the International Conference “Botany 2016” held at Savannah, Georgia, USA from 30.07.2016 to 03.08.2016.
1574. Dr. Benet Bosco Dhas, Scientist, was invited to talk at the Workshop, “Application of Bioinformatics in Genome Analysis” at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai on 12.08.2016.
1575. Dr. Benet Bosco Dhas, Scientist delivered a guest lecture on “Bionics” at Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala on 19.08.2016.
1576. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF was appointed External Examiner and Chairman, Board
of Examiners to conduct supplementary examination for DM (Clinical Pharmacology and
Therapeutics) at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad on 21st October, 2016.
1577. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF adjudicated a PhD thesis entitled, “Regulatory T Cell Deficiency” submitted at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
1578. Prof. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF participated in the CME titled, “Translat ional Medicine
in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus” at MGMCRI on 10th November, 2016.
1579. Dr.Pandian was invited to be a panelist in the CME entitled ‘Translational Medicine in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes mellitus’ organized by Dept of Biochemistry, MGMCRI on
10th November, 2016.
1580. Dr.Benet Bosco Dhas was invited to deliver a talk entitled “Web based computational tools for comprehensive genome analysis” during the conference on Genetic and genome analysis for novel therapeutics on 20th Dec 2016.
1581. Dr.Benet Bosco Dhas conducted a hands-on session on “Genome informatics and big data” during the conference on Modernization in Bioinformatics & Big Data held at the dept. of computer
applications.
1582. Pooja Pratheesh, Preethi Sreedharan and Akshaya Anbazhagan attended the National
conference on “Recent Advances in Cancer Research and Therapy” (RACRT-2016) held on 8-9
July, 2016 at Chettinad Health City, Tamil Nadu.
1583. Dr.Sam Vijay Kumar J, Scientist, CIDRF attended the 7th International Conference on Stem
Cells and Cancer organized by International center for Stem Cells, Cancer and Biotechnology, held
from 21st Oct to 23rd Oct, 2016 at Goa. He delivered an oral presentation entitled, “Colostrum is a better source of stem cells than breast milk.”
1584. Ms.Preethi Sreedharan, Ph.D Scholar, CIDRF, presented a poster entitled “Cytotoxic effect of Cerium oxide nanoparticles on U251 cells under different Physico-chemical environment” at the CUSAT and NUS joint International Conference on Biotechnology and Neuroscience (CUSBAN
2016) organized by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi (Kerala) from 19th to 21st
Dec, 2016.