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CHENNAI CHAPTER Cordially invites you for the celebration of “10 TH ANNUAL CONTINUING NUTRITION EDUCATION CONFERENCE” NUTRIUTSAV 2018 INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL NUTRITION CONGRESS 2018 FEEDING THE CRITICALLY ILL “AN INTER-PROFESSIONAL APPROACH” DATE – 10 TH & 11 TH AUGUST 2018 Time: 8.00 am to 5.30 pm VENUE: Zachariah Mar Dionysius Auditorium, III FLOOR Madras Medical Mission, 4A, Dr. J. J. Nagar, Chennai 600037 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Department of Nursing Madras Medical Mission, Chennai

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CHENNAI CHAPTER

Cordially invites you for the celebration of

“10TH ANNUAL CONTINUING NUTRITION EDUCATION CONFERENCE”

NUTRIUTSAV 2018 INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL NUTRITION CONGRESS 2018

FEEDING THE CRITICALLY ILL “AN INTER-PROFESSIONAL APPROACH”

DATE – 10TH & 11TH AUGUST 2018 Time: 8.00 am to 5.30 pm

VENUE: Zachariah Mar Dionysius Auditorium, III FLOOR

Madras Medical Mission, 4A, Dr. J. J. Nagar,

Chennai 600037

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Department of Nursing Madras Medical Mission, Chennai

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TIME TOPIC MODERATOR SPEAKER

8.00 - 8.30 AM REGISTRATION

8.30- 9.00 AM NUTRITIONAL SCREENING & ASSESSMENT OF THE

CRITICALLY ILL

MS. RANJITHAM ANDERSON

Chief Nursing Officer Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

Mr. KEJENDRAN

Senior Dietician, Dietetics Department, National

University Hospital, Singapore

9.00 -10.00AM INSIGHTS ON PRE & POST OPERATIVE NUTRITION THERAPY

DR.ANDUGALA SAMUEL SYLVESTER Senior Consultant, Cardiac Anesthesia, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR. D.I. SUJATHA

Senior Consultant, Cardiac Anesthesia, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India DR. VINITHA KRISHNAN Consultant Clinical Nutritionist Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai, India DR. NIRMALA JESUDASON

Consultant – Food & Nutrition, AODA, Chennai, India DR. ROSALINE RACHEL Principal, MMM College Of

Nursing, Chennai, India

1) NUTRITION GOALS IN PREOPERATIVE PERIOD

2) POST SURGICAL NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

3) CARBOHYDRATE LOADING

4) ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY: IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSES

10.00-10.30AM NUTRITION & HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY

DR. ANBARASU MOHANRAJ Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR. P.C. VIJAYAKUMAR

Director Academics- Chief Anesthesiologist & Intensivist, Sooriya Hospital, President – IAPEN Tamil Nadu Chapter, Chennai, India

10.30 - 11.00 AM UPDATE ON NUTRITION THERAPY IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS: FROM MYTHS TO EVIDENCE

DR. ASHOK CHACKO

Director, Institute Of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR. KRISHNAN SRIRAM,

Tele-Intensivist, US Dept Of Veterans Affairs, Illinois, USA

11.00-11.45AM INAUGURATION

11.45-12 Noon BREAK

12 Noon-12.30 PM NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY ON CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY

DR. KRISHNAN SRIRAM

Tele-Intensivist, US Dept Of Veterans Affairs, Illinois, USA

DR. GEORGI ABRAHAM

Director Nephrology, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

International Clinical Nutrition Congress 2018 – DAY 1 (10/08/2018)

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International Clinical Nutrition Congress 2018 – DAY 1 (10/08/2018)

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TIME TOPIC MODERATOR SPEAKER

12.30 - 1.00 PM PEARLS OF PRACTICE IN MANAGING HYPER GLYCAEMIC IN POST CARDIAC SURGERY

1) ROLE OF REGISTERED DIEITICIAN 2) ROLE OF NURSES

DR. MANOJ KUMAR SHAH – Diabetologist Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

MS. MEENAKSHI BAJAJ

Dietician, Tamil Nadu, Govt. Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai and President, Indian Dietetic Association, Chennai Chapter MS. AROKIYA JAYA DEEPA.M

Nursing Co-Ordinator Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

1.00–1.45 PM LUNCH

1.45 – 2.15 PM BIRDS EYE VIEW ON TPN DR BENJAMIN NINAN MS. DAPHNEE. D. K Head Of The Senior Clinical Dietitian Department Cardiac & Head - Department Of Anesthesia, Madras Dietetics Apollo Hospitals, Medical Mission, Greams Road, Chennai,

Chennai, India India

2.15 - 2.45 PM NUTRITION THERAPY IN A COMPROMISED GUT

DR. M. DINESH KUMAR

Medical Superintendent Senior Anesthesiologist Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR. BIJU POTTAKKAT

Additional Professor, Head Of The Department Of Surgical Gastroenterologist, JIPMER, Pondicherry, India

2.45 – 3.45 PM PANEL DISCUSSION NUTRITION MANAGEMENT OF CRITICALLY ILL PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

DR.NARESH P SHANMUGAM Director Institute Of Advanced Pediatrics Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India

DR.UDAYA CHARAN MURMU

Sr. Consultant Intensive Care Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India DR. A.J. HEMAMALINI

Professor And Head Department Of Clinical Nutrition Sri Ramachandra University, Medical College And Research Institute, Chennai, India DR. SHOBANA RAJENDRAN,

Consultant Neonatologist, Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai, India DR. ANNIE RAJA Principal, St. Isabel College Of Nursing, Chennai, India

1. NUTRITION REQUREMENTS

2. FLUID REQUIREMENTS IN CRITICALLY ILL PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

3. TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION

4. EN FEEDING TECHNIQUES- NURSE’S ROLE

3.45 - 4.15 PM REFEEDING SYNDROME AND METHODS FOR SAFE NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION

MRS. M. BAMINI

Head Of The Department- Nutrition And Dietetics Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai, India

MS. U. UTHARA

Chief Dietician –SRM Institute Of Medical Sciences, Chennai, India

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TIME TOPIC MODERATOR SPEAKER

4.15- 5.15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION ON MANAGING INTOLERANCE IN ENTERAL NUTRITION

1. ENTERAL FORMULA

2. GASTRIC RESIDUAL VOLUME – END OF AN ERA?

3. ROLE OF A NURSE -IMPROVING THE ENTERAL NUTRITION TOLERANCE

4. OVERVIEW ON USE OF HYPO KINETIC AGENTS

DR. JACOB JAMESRAJ

Senior Consultant Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeon, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

MS.B. MANIMEGALAI,

Lecturer Grade I And In charge , Department Of Dietetics, CMC, Vellore, India DR. (MS).S.PUNITHA JOSEPHINE., Vice

Principal & HOD In

Medical Surgical Nursing Karpaga Vinayaga College Of Nursing, Kanchipuram District, India MS. AGNES MONICA V, Lecturer , College

Of Nursing, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia DR. ARVIND KRISHNAMURTHY, Professor, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (Wia), Adayar, Chennai, India

05.15 PM BREAK

VENUE – THIRD FLOOR MAIN AUDITORIUM - DAY 2 (11/08/2018) WORK SHOP : MASTER CLASS ON SAFE ENTERAL AND PARENTERAL NUTRITION

8.30 - 9.00 AM DOSING OF ENTERAL NUTRITION DR. P. V. LAKSHMI

Chief Nutritionist & Head Of The Department, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai India

MS. S. MAGHIDA

Chief Dietitian, Assistant Professor Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Sciences, India

9 .00 – 9.30 AM DR. GEORGI ABRAHAM AWARD FOR CLINICAL NUTRITION –

ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION ON CRITICAL CARE NUTRITION

DR. MILLY MATHEW-

Sr. Consultant Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

MS. BALA PRASANNA .D

Deputy Head - Nutrition And Dietetics, Mehta Hospital, Chennai, India

VENUE – CATH CONFERENCE HALL, 4TH FLOOR – DAY 2 (11/08/2018)

9.30– 10.00AM FEEDING TUBE- SELECTION, INSERTION, POSITION

DR. MANOJ KOTTISWARA RAO Associate Consultant Intensivist, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR.A.S.ARUNKUMAR

Professor & Head Dept Of Critical Care Medicine Saveetha Medical College And Hospital, Chennai, India

10.00– 10.30 AM TRANS-NASAL TUBES – CARE AND APPLICATION

Mr. GOKUL, M.Sc (N)

Preceptor cum Staff Nurse, Madras Medical Mission Chennai, India

MS. ANBU SELVI., M.SC(N), Asst. Professor

RVS College of Nursing Coimbatore, India

VENUE: THIRD FLOOR MAIN AUDITORIUM – DAY 1 (10/08/2018)

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VENUE – CATH CONFERENCE HALL, 4TH FLOOR – DAY 2 (11/08/2018)

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TIME TOPIC MODERATOR SPEAKER

10.30 – 11.00 AM FEEDING BAGS AND INFUSION PUMP – USAGE AND OPERATION

MS. SHOBA.G M.SC (N) Reader MMM college of

Nursing Chennai, India

MS.SUJATHA

Asst. Proffessor CSI Kalyani College Of Nursing Chennai, India

11.00 - 11.15 AM BREAK

11.15-11.45 AM PARENTERAL NUTRITION CATHETER CARE

DR. D.GIRIDHAR GOPAL

Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR. RUTH RANI PRINCELY

HOD – Child Health Nursing Omayal Achi College Of Nursing Chennai. India

11.45-12.15 PM COMPOUNDING AND READY- TO-USE PREPARATION OF PN IN

NEONATES:

PHARMACEUTICAL ASPECTS. COMPATIBILITY AND STABILITY CONSIDERATION; DRUG ADMIXING

DR. G. SELVAKUMAR

Senior Consultant, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India

DR.N.CHANDRA KUMAR

Consultant, Neonatologist, Cloud nine

Hospital, Chennai, India

WORK SHOP ON SAFE ENTERAL AND PARENTERAL NUTRITION

12.15- 1. 15 PM HANDS ON TRAINING ON ENTERAL AND PARENTERAL MIXING

1. SKILL STATION – PRE PREPARATION

2. SKILL STATION – FORMULA PREPARATION & MIXING

3. SKILL STATION – FEEDING TECHNIQUES

4. SKILL STATION – POST CARE & DOCUMENTATION

1.15 - 1. 45 PM VALEDICTORY

1.45 PM LUNCH

PARELLEL SESSION IN VENUE: 3RD FLOOR MAIN AUDITORIUM – DAY 2

9.30 – 10.00 AM FAD DIETS PRE BARIATRIC SURGERY PROS & CONS

MODERATOR

DR. DHARINI KRISHNAN

Consultant Dietician, Former Chair Person RD Board IDA

SPEAKER

MS. SHINY SURENDRAN

Consultant Sports Nutritionist Hande Medical Centre, Chennai, India

10.00 – 10.30 AM

LATEST TECHNIQUES IN BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT

MS. LALLY HANNA LUKE

Asst. Professor, Clinical Nutrition, Madras Medical Mission College of Health sciences, Chennai, India

10.30 AM-

12.30 PM

ON STAGE EVENTS: 1. NUTRI QUIZ 2. AD ZAP- NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS IN CRITICAL ILLNESS 3. MIME SHOW- PRACTICE SAFE ENTERAL AND PARENTERAL FEEDING

4. FASHION SHOW- HEALTHY PLATE

OFF STAGE EVENTS:

1. COOKERY COMPETITION- PROTEIN RICH SNACKS

2. POSTER COMPETITION: FEEDING THE CRITCALLY ILL

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

PATRONS

H.G. DR. YUHANON MAR DIASCOROS – Honorary President, Madras Medical

Mission.

MR. REJI ABRAHAM- Honorary Vice President, Madras Medical Mission

DR. K. JACOB – Honorary Secretary, Madras Medical Mission

MR. JOHN JOSEPH – Honorary Treasurer, Madras Medical Mission

MR. GEORGE CHERIAN – Director Administration, Madras Medical Mission

DR. SOLOMON. J K WILSON- Director Medical Administration, Madras Medical

Mission

CME CHAIR PERSONS

DR. GEORGI ABRAHAM – Director, Institute Of Kidney, Urology and Organ Transplantation, Madras

Medical Mission

DR. S. RAJAN - Director Department of Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Madras Medical Mission

DR. MULLASARI AJIT. S - Director Cardiology, Madras Medical Mission

DR. ASHOK CHACKO – Director, Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Madras

Medical Mission.

SCIENTIFIC CHAIRPERSONS

1. DR. P. C. VIJAYAKUMAR – Director Academics- Chief Anesthesiologist & Intensivist,

Sooriya Hospital, President – IAPEN Tamil Nadu Chapter.

2. Ms. MEENAKSHI BAJAJ – President Indian Dietetic Association, Chennai Chapter and

Dietician Tamil Nadu Govt. Multi Super Specialty Hospital. Chennai

3. Ms. MERINA E ALEX – Dietetics In charge , Madras Medical Mission

4. MS. RANJITHAM ANDERSON- Chief Nursing Officer, Madras Medical Mission

ORGANISING SECRETARY Ms. AROKIYA JAYA DEEPA. M – Nursing Coordinator, Madras Medical Mission

JOINT ORGANISING SECRETARY

Ms. N.VIJAYASHREE – Executive Dietician, Madras Medical Mission

TREASURER

Ms. K.N. PREETHI – Senior Dietician, Madras Medical Mission

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

PROFESSION

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (BEFORE

20TH JULY 2018)

GROUP REGISTRATION (20 AND ABOVE)

SPOT REGISTRATION

DOCTORS INR. 500 - INR. 750

DIETICIANS/NUTRITIONISTS INR. 400 - INR. 500

NURSES INR. 400 - INR. 500

STUDENTS INR. 300 INR.250 INR. 400

FOREIGN DELEGATE INR 1000

INR 1500

Last day for registration – 1st August, 2018

APPLIED FOR CREDIT POINTS FROM: Dr.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

: TAMIL NADU NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL

: TAMIL NADU MEDICAL COUNCIL 7

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Indian Dietetic Association

In 1962, a group of like-minded

nutritionists, dietitians and workers in the

allied health fields resolved to form a

scientific body to highlight the

importance of dietetics and nutrition in

the maintenance of health, and in the

prevention and treatment

of diseases. Thus, the Indian Dietetic Association was founded, with Prof. Kalyan

Bagchi as Secretary and Dr. C. Gopalan as President. The association was affiliated

to the International Congress of Dietetics in 1975.The Headquarters of IDA is located

in Kolkata. Golden Jubilee celebrations of IDA was held in 2012 at Hyderabad.

Aims and Objectives of the Association

• To promote the cause of science by encouraging the spirit of active pursuit of

knowledge and original scientific research particularly in the field of Nutrition and

Dietetics.

• To facilitate social, scientific and cultural fellowship and cultivation of goodwill

among its members.

• To promote close contact and interaction between persons following different

branches and thus facilitate the development of a wider outlook and the

integration and application of available scientific knowledge for the welfare of

society.

• To safeguard the interests of scientists generally and its members in particular and

work for their welfare.

Journal

IDA started its own scientific journal in 1963. It was named the “Journal of the Indian

Dietetic Association”. The inaugural issue came out in December 1963 coinciding

with the first Annual Convention of the Association. It was re-christened as “Applied

Nutrition” in 1973. There are two issues which are published every year. The journal

has been renamed as “Journal of the Indian Dietetic Association” (JIDA) in 2003.

Annual National Conference

Each year a national conference is organized by one of the 23 chapters of IDA.

This is open to members and students of the profession. The conference duration is

usually 2-3 days.

Registered Dietitian (RD) Board

The RD Board is actively involved in setting standards of practice for dietitians in

clinical practice. The Board has developed a competency package for training

the interns. The Board conducts an annual exam and those who pass the exam are

allowed to use the title ‘RD’ after their name.

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Madras Medical Mission

The Madras Medical Mission is an organization inspired by the

missionary zeal of Bishop Zachariah Mar Dionysius, Metropolitan of the Madras

Diocese of the Orthodox Church of India. Strengthened by the devotion and

commitment of the members of this Community at Chennai (erstwhile Madras

city of TamilNadu ) who promoted the registered charitable society in 1982, it

strives to participate in the healing ministry by seeking to foster an

environment of caring, compassion and love that enables it to respond to patient

needs in enviable ways.

From modest beginnings two decades ago, the synergy of proficient

practitioners, prudential management and providential guidance has

metamorphosed this ISO 9001:2008 certified Madras Medical Mission into an

organization of excellence that promotes some of the finest super-speciality

tertiary care medical institutions in India , with superlative infrastructure, leading

edge technology and accomplished professionals.

About Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to provide a

comprehensive Nutrition care program which includes Nutritional Screening,

Assessment, Diet Therapy and Education on Healthy Diets.

The Nutrition care program is integrated with Physicians, Dieticians, Nurses,

Pharmacist and other appropriate disciplines as needed. Diet consultations are

given by Registered Dietician for different disease condition in the Diet Clinic for

the outpatient.

NURSING DEPARTMENT Nursing services at MMM provide comprehensive skilled care to those requiring

specialized medical & surgical treatment. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in a continuous learning environment and a patient centered approach and

continually improves to enhance patient satisfaction & also control the hospital acquired infection. The nurses who deliver excellent nursing care

implement nursing in a professional and competent manner, demonstrate a holistic approach to caring, possess certain personal qualities which enhance practice, and

relate to patients, families, peers, hospital administrators and community members. Nursing care excellence is achieved by fine balancing cost, quality &

safety with Leadership and Empowered Nursing Skill and competence.

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About IAPEN

The Indian Association for Parenteral and

Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN) is an organization

in the field of parenteral and enteral

nutrition and promotes basic research,

clinical research, advanced education,

organization of consensus statements

about clinical care and quality control.

IAPEN was registered under Society

Registration Act, Government of India. IAPEN logo was protected under Trademarks Act

1999, Government of India.

IAPEN is the additional link to the already existing chain consisting of American Society for

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), European (ESPEN, BAPEN), Australian (AusPEN),

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Society of Asia (PENSA) and South African (SASPEN) societies.

IAPEN has aggressively conducted various activities throughout India (From Kerala to

Punjab, Indore to Kolkata) to bring lifelong learners in advanced clinical nutrition from 2012.

Currently in 2017, IAPEN could able to form a strong team of experts and lifelong learners in

clinical nutrition.

We strongly believe that in the coming years, these experts will play a major role in

strengthening the current status of Clinical Nutrition in India and build a strong foundation

and a path for the future generations to follow.

IAPEN sponsors two journals (Journal of Nutrition Research and Indian Journal of Parenteral

and Enteral Nutrition) and for which it assumes editorial, as distinct from publishing,

responsibility. IAPEN promotes experimental and clinical research, fosters high ethical

standards of practice and investigation and promotes contact between investigators and

clinicians in related fields.

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About Chennai

Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel

Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the biggest cultural, economic and educational

centres in South India. According to the 2011 Indian census, it is the sixth-largest city and

fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city together with the adjoining

regions constitute the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which is the 36th-largest urban area by

population in the world. Chennai is among the most visited Indian cities by foreign tourists.

It was ranked the 43rd most visited city in the world for the year 2015. The Quality of Living

Survey rated Chennai as the safest city in India. Chennai attracts 45 percent of health

tourists visiting India, and 30 to 40 percent of domestic health tourists. As such, it is termed

“India’s health capital”. As a growing metropolitan city in a developing country, Chennai

confronts substantial pollution and other logistical and socio-economic problems.

Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the fourth largest city in the country, and it is one

of the most popular tourist attractions in South India. A city that has a rich cultural history,

Chennai perfectly balances its heritage with its thriving modern lifestyle. A metropolis with

a heart, Chennai’s skyline is famous for its towering skyscrapers which form a scenic vista

along the coast, but the heart of Chennai still remains in the multitude of old temples and

churches dotting various parts of the city. Steeped in rich South-Indian culture, Chennai is

a city that has a plethora of dimensions that one can explore, and regardless of where you

go, the city has an old-world charm to it that refuses to be overshadowed.

Chennai is home to the second largest beach in the world, the Marina Beach, which is one

of the most happening spots in the city. At any hour of the day, Marina Beach is filled to the

brim with people – both locals and tourists – basking in the soft warmth of the sun and the

sand, with the crystal clears waters of the ocean lapping at their feet. The beach is lined

with eateries and stalls where you can go for a quick snack, or for some souvenir shopping.

Chennai has some of the oldest temples in the country, such as the Parthasarathy Temple,

the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Ashtalakshmi Temple. All of these temples have very

colourful facades with towering spires that are as intimidating as they are impressive.

Seeing as Chennai had an important role to play in the colonial era, the city has its fair

share of historical museums and monuments which are a testament to the days gone by.

The most important of these is Fort. St. George, which is considered one of the first British

establishments in the country. The monument is more than just a throwback to the colonial

age; this fort also houses the state’s Legislative Assembly and Secretariat. Another tourist

spot steeped in history is the Government Museum, which is also a British-era building and

houses a very detailed record of the history of India. Other historical buildings include the

National Art Gallery and the Connemara Public Library.

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ORGANISING SECRETARY

Ms. AROKIYA JAYA DEEPA. M – Nursing Coordinator, Madras Medical Mission

MOBILE NO: 9894911638, E- MAIL: [email protected],

Madras Medical Mission

4A, Dr, J. J Nagar, Mogappair, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600037

Contact us

JOINT ORGANISING SECRETARY

MS. N.VIJAYASHREE, Executive Dietician, Madras Medical Mission

MOBILE NO: 9566229012 E-MAIL: [email protected]

(OR)