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Volume 10 (2)

Apr-JUN 2016

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth

The Chronicle

Official NEWSLETTER FROM SBV, MGMCRI, SSSMCRI, IGIDS, KGNC, AHS & CIDRF

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´ University Communique ´ MGMCRI- Research And Scholarship ´ Academic Initiatives ´ Innovations ´ The Dawn Of New Chapters ´ Scholars In The Making ´ Out Reach Services ´ Staff Nurses of MGMCRI ´ SSSMCRI ´ IGIDS ´ KGNC ´ AHS ´ CIDRF

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The Partners Medical International (PMI) team consisting of Dr. Thomas Aretz, and Dr. Lynn Eckhert visited the SBV campus, Pondicherry from 25.04.2016 to 29.04.2016. Their visit on 25.04.2016, started with the discussion on the ‘vision and mission statements as a guideline for the curriculum’ of SBV University. The session was attended by Prof. KR. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor; Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean, (R & AHS); Prof.

M.Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI; Prof.C.Usha; Principal, IGIDS; Prof.K.Renuka, Principal, KGNC; Dr.R.Prasanth, Deputy Chairman, SBV, Mrs. Asha SureshBabu, GM (Admini), Dr. VN. Mahalakshmi, VP, (Curriculum); Dr. Seetesh Ghose, Co-ordinator, MEU; Dr. Karthikeyan, HOD, ENT; Dr. P.Sumathy, VP, KGNC and Dr.R Quick Link Jaganmohan, IT in-charge. (contd. pg. 30)

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4. Getting to know your predecessor

Key messages to aspiring Heads of Department (HOD)

Most often, your predecessor HOD will remain in the Department as a senior faculty member, and one who has been through it all of it before you. Your predecessor may view you with ambivalence. Your successes may not generate admiration, and your failures may not create much support or sympathy.

1.Welcome to middle management The HOD‘s Chair is a middle management administrative position.

You are the interface b e t we e n f ac u l t y, residents, and staff (on the one hand) and the Dean’s Office (on the other). That’s all it is. Periodically remind yourself, “I am middle management in administrative capacity.”

Treat your predecessor with due respect. Set up meetings, lunches or breakfasts, to catch up. Let your predecessor initially mentor you; nothing is more flattering to your predecessor! Mentoring will engage your predecessor and give him/her a stake in your success; you will have an ally, which is a good thing, especially in the private institutions.

5. Understand how you will be evaluated

Every institution has its own work-culture and therefore, different institutions would have different expectations for the HOD. HODs’ authority at private institutions tends to be far greater than at public institutions; they can be more authoritarian. Formal performance reviews are common in public institutions, but may be absent at private institutions.

What are the institution’s criteria for a successful HOD? The review criteria may well be available on paper, for your own perusal. Or it may require a detailed discussion with the Dean. You will need to come to grips with your institution’s review criteria, even if they are vastly different from what you think they should be. What you want to avoid is a situation where by your own criteria you are doing a great job, but by the institution’s criteria and expectations, you are not.

3. Learning curve for being HOD

6. Know who your role models really are

HODs are chosen because they have a track record of success in their earlier positions. So is success as the departmental chair-person assured? Unfortunately, not always! Recall ‘Peter Principle’ (or read up), which says: “Everyone rises to their level of incompetence.” That is why an academician’s professional success in teaching, patientcare and/or research may not extend in to successful Headship, if she/he has already crossed the peak of her/ his capability.

You have your own role model for HOD, of course. There are HODs who you admire, respect, and wish to imitate.

You will also tend to see events through the prism of your own in the department under your former HOD. It would take effort to come out of that and make your own mark.

2. Know your institution

Furthermore, being HOD is quite different from anything tackled before as an academic staff. The important thing of a new HOD is to realize that there is a learning curve.

On the job growth can occur, if one genuinely realizes that one has a lot to learn.

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7. Support staff, a key to HOD’s success Your attention will focus on your faculty, your residents, and medical students. But the most easily overlooked members of your Department are your support staff. They can make an HOD and his/her dept look good, or look terrible. As HOD, you will be spending more time with

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them. You need to be supportive of your support staff and create a good working atmosphere.

8. Alienation is easy, reconciliation is hard Most of us are used to having casual conversation with our colleagues in the Department. Now that you are the Head, you will find that your words are taken far more seriously; some your casual comments are not so casual anymore. Academic physicians generally have fragile egos and are easily upset by these. Bottom line: As a responsible HOD, Try and be politically correct, even while making casual remarks.

9. You can never have too many meetings You will establish a departmental ambience, whether you intend to or not. Ideally, that ambience will encompass collegiality, respect, and integrity. The best way to establish the right climate is through meetings. This is HOD’s major work: meetings, meetings, and more meetings. Not emails but meetings!

Academic Activities of the Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV University during the second quarter of 2016 April 1st - Chief Guest –College Day at SSSMCRI April 5th - Introduction of Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) at SSSMCRI April 6th - Visit to KIMS for CRRI Orientation (demo) April 8th - Monthly Review Meeting of University Officials and senior Management April 9th - Chaired Planning & Monitoring Committee Meeting of SBV April 13th - Quarterly Audit at SSSMCRI

A meeting, which is boring, is actually a good sign: it means that important issues are being addressed, and that there is seriousness of purpose in issues.

10. The key to recruitment Probably the most exciting thing about being HOD is recruiting. New people, new energy, new ideas, and maybe new problems! Many talented recruits turn out to be ‘world-class headaches’. In politically correct words, they are “high maintenance” faculty. They don’t need HOD, they need treatment! When recruiting, trust your gut instinct.

April 15th - Attended RukmaniAmmal Internal Oration of SAF-MGMCRI

11. When it’s time to go You may have started as HOD with a fixed time frame for the position. But the perks, the sense of entitlement, the stipend, and the ‘superficial deference’ can prove to be addictive. What started as a short stint slowly extends to be a ‘life sentence’. But the reality is that only you know if you are enjoying the experience. If excitement is replaced by dread and boredom, it is perhaps time to go. It is also essential to remember that you are working at the pleasure of the Dean. If the Dean really is no longer pleased, your tenure as HOD is over.

April 19th -Launching of Immuno-Histo-Chemistry Lab at Oral Pathology dept., IGIDS

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April 19th - Adopting ‘SPICES Model’ for CRRI training at IGIDS

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April 20th - Final planning for the PMI Visit to SBV April 25th -28th - PMI-SBV joint workshop for Educational reforms at MGMCRI & SSSMCRI

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May 28th - Skype meeting with Prof. Rajagopalan of IOWA on GSI needs analysis workshop

understands the cause and consequences of stress and ways of dealing with it in a healthy way. The feedback revealed that the students found this session as very useful (55%) and useful (43%).

May 30th - Annual Review of PhD Scholars in Medicine (3) & Dentistry (4) May 30th – PG Orientation Programme

On 07.07.2016, Lt. Governor KiranBedi convened a meeting with College Heads to harness the potential of youth for achieving the goal of a prosperous Puducherry.

April 26th - IPR-Day commemoration

▶▶ MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT Students Counseling Serviceat SBV May 31st - Quarterly Audit of KGNC June 1st - Quarterly Audit of IGIDS June 3rd - FDP on IPR & Patent conducted by IPR Cell April 29th - Visit to SSSMCRI with PMI Group May 6th - Meeting with Dental Education Unit for consultancy Plans May 13th - Monthly Review Meeting of University Officials and senior Management

June 4th - Review of Progress with Annual Report of 2015 & The Chronicle June 6th – Inaugurated the National Symposium on “An Update on Antimicrobial Agents and their Uses” at MGMCRI

May 17th - CBME for PGs Session at MGMCRI May 21st - Discussion on Chronicle (First quarter) May 25th - Inaugurated Yoga Therapy Conference

yy Life Skill Trainings to KGNC Fresher’s (2015-2016 batch): Exams – especially the first ever College University Exams – usually create anxiety in the students mind. Understanding the impact of it, the Fresher’s of KGNC students were given a workshop on “Overcoming Exam Anxiety through Instant Emotional Freedom Technique” on 1st June, 2016 to enable them prepares well for the upcoming University exams. The feedback revealed that the fresher’s found this session as very useful (60%) and useful (39%). yy Life Skill Trainings to KGNC Second Year Students: Though stress is inevitable and unavoidable in health care professional course students, it is equally important to learn ways of managing it. As per the request of the second year nursing students, they were given a workshop on “Stress Management” on 2nd June, 2016. This module focused on enabling the students

yy Speaker Address -Yoga for Mind and Body: On 25th May, 2016 the Senior Student Welfare Officer gave a talk on “Yoga for Mind and Body” as a part of Yoga Fest -2016, organized by CYTER as a prelude to International Day of Yoga 2016. She highlighted the importance of 7 chakra balance for healthy mind and body and suggested 5 simple Yoga postures for daily practice to maintain the same.

June 14th - Quarterly Audit of MGMCRI May 26 - CBME for PGs at SSSMCRI th

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June 16th - Monthly Review Meeting of University Officials & handing over the charge to Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan as Officiating VC. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

yy Group Counseling : a) A group of 8 students from one batch and 15 students from another batch of MGMCRI underwent group counseling for lack of sufficient attendance. The intervention enabled the students to share their difficulties with open mind and needed guidance given to modify their behavior.b) A group of 5 students from a batch of KGNC were given group counseling to overcome the difficulties in academic concentration. The intervention revealed that the students were having stress due to various personal reasons. In the follow up session, a group therapy was done using “Dance Movement Psychotherapy” to overcome stress.

Body movement is one of the simplest methods of stress buster and the students were taught to use it on daily basis. This would help them to study with ease and concentrate more. c) A group of 5 students from a different batch of KGNC were given group counseling to overcome the behavioral problem they have had. This intervention was felt very useful by the participants as they shared their feelings in a safety environment. Behavior modification suggested for further management. d) A group of 3 staffs of MGMCRI took group counseling to overcome negative thoughts. Positive affirmation practice on daily basis is an effective tool to replace the negative thoughts. The staffs were given Alpha Affirmations Audio Therapy to experience the benefits as a group. They were guided to affirm on daily basis to replace the old negative thoughts into new positive ones. Daily affirmative practice reinforces the new practice and gets anchored at the unconscious level for permanent change. At the end the participants expressed the healthy feeling experienced by them during the audio session.

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yy Fine Arts Club Workshop: A workshop on “Fabric Painting” was conducted to MGMCRI students on behalf of Fine Arts Club on 21.04.2016 between 04.00 pm – 06.00 pm. Fifty eight students from 4th, 5th and 6th semester participated in the workshop. yy Workshop/Seminar Attended(FDP): Senior Student Welfare Officer, Mrs.S.Rama, attended a 5days’ workshop on “Dance Movement Psychotherapy,” conducted by Preetha Ramasubramanian at WCC, Chennai from 06 to 10 June, 2016. She also attended the 1 Day National Seminar and CME on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education” at MGMCRI.

▶▶ FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Planning & Monitoring Board Meeting The Planning and Monitoring Board of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth met on 09.04.2016 under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman at the Board Room of the Administrative Block of the University. Dr. R.K. Chauhan, Former Secretary to UGC participated in the meet as an External Expert. All the members of Planning and Monitoring Board participated in the meet and the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dean – Research & AHS, SBV and Medical Superintendent of MGMCRI participated as Special Invitees. The Board met and discussed the action report of the previous meet and also recommended future plans for the year 2016-17 towards the growth of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.

Dinakaran Educational Expo 2016 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth participated in the Educational Expo 2016 conducted by Dinakaran daily at NT Mahal, Pondicherry on 15th, 16th and 17th April 2016. The Expo was inaugurated by Shri. N. Rangasamy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, constituent colleges of SBV jointly participated in the Educational Expo. The stall of SBV highlighted about the various courses offered under Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,

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Nursing courses and Dental courses. Faculty from the constituent colleges, Medical Physicists from MGMCRI and Social Workers from the department of Community Medicine of MGMCRI were involved in the smooth conduct of the Expo.

Attending the BOS meet atSt. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore.

The Deputy Registrar (Academics) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Shri. Joseph NareshS, attended the Board of Studies meet at the Department of Social Work, St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore on 6th April 2016. He attended the meeting as an External Expert in Social Work, along with the Head, department of Social Work, Pondicherry University.

Meeting the Lt. GovernorofPuducherry Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Dr. KiranBedi had organized a meeting with the Principals of Government colleges of Puducherry on 7th June 2016.Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman was invited as a special invitee to attend the meeting along with the Director of JIPMER. The meeting was held to discuss the plan to involve the youth (College Students) in achieving the goals of prosperous Puducherry. It was decided to collectively observe the International Yoga Day on 21st June 2016 in which students from all colleges will represent and take part in “Puducherry Students Beach Yoga”. The constituent colleges of SBV participated in the mega event and also volunteered for other services on that day.

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Proceeding of IPR Awareness Workshop with Focus on “ Patents And Copyrights”, 3rd June (Friday) 2016, SBV, Pondicherry A Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with focus on “Patent and Copyright” was held by the IPR Cell of Sri BalajiVidyapeeth at the MGMCRI Campus on 3rd June 2016, Friday. Total 180 delegates consisting of faculties and students from different subject’s viz.

Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Nursing, Law and Basic Sciences from universities and colleges; from all over the Pondicherry & Tamilnadu attended the meet. The Tamil Nadu Medical Council has accredited 1hrs of CME credit to the conference.

The conference was inaugurated by Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, Vice-Chancellor, who, in his key note address mentioned that Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is laying strong emphasis on innovation and it is paying off. In his felicitation address Mr.YashawantDevPanwar, Scientist E and Head, PFC TIFAC, New Delhi Spoke on the new IPR policy of Government of India; the role and scope of IPR in academic institutions all over the country; and the role of PFC in facilitating patents from academic institutions.Prof S Mishra, Organizing Chairman welcomed the gathering and Dr M Senthil, Organizing Secretary offered the vote of thanks.

search for patents.Shri.Surya Senthil, IPR Attorney, Jus Maxima Law, Chennai spoke on “Copyright Management”.

He illuminated on the different aspects of filling of copy right and protecting them.

Open Forum: In the afternoon there was open forum from 2.30- 4.00 pm in which all the four guest speakers were kind enough to take questions from the audience and interact with them. There was lot of questions from the audience to which the guest speakers responded. The session was lively. Feedbacks were collected at the end. Out of 180 delegates 94 (52%) participants responded for the feedback, 76 % participants told the topics were relevant to the workshop. 89% told teaching learning experience was encouraging and 86% told the entire workshop was useful.

Guest lectures session: Mr. YashawantDevPanwar, Scientist E and Head PFC TIFAC, presented on the topic, “ Management of Intellectual Property Rights in academic Institutions”; and he elaborated on the role of PFC in filling patents.Mr. Raja, Assistant controller of patents and designs, Government of India, Chennai spoke on “Patenting system in India”; steps for filling patents; and their evaluation by the patent office.Shri.

ArvindVishwanathan, IPR Consultant, Chennai spoke on “Patent information and its use” and extensively dealt with

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A study on evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacology in second MBBS students. Int J of Contemporary Medical Research 2016;3(6):1561-1564.

Umadevi S, Pramodhini S, Kalaivani R, Seetha KS. Umbilical Sepsis Caused by Multidrug Resistant Strain of Kocuriakristinae in a New Born: A Case Report. J ClinDiagn Res. 2016;10(4): DD01-DD02.

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Gandhe MB, Velu VK, Shyamini SRS, Saha S, Ramesh R, Babu MS. Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in apparently healthy adolescents and its association with body mass index in Puducherry population. Indian J Child Health. 2016; 3(2):110-115.

Kumar S, Patil R, Dad GL. A Retrospective Study of Poisoning Cases at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Southern Rajasthan. Medicolegal update 2016;16(2):239-43.

Hemapriya S, Patil R, Nisha N, Palve S, Lokeshmaran A. A study of misconceptions about childhood diarrhoea among adults in urban Pondicherry, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;3:1442-8.

Patil R, Palve SB, Vell K, Boratne AV. Evaluation of multiple choice questions by item analysis in a medical college at Pondicherry, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;3:1612-6.

Bharati DR, Nandi P, Pal R, Yamuna TV, Lokeshmaran A, Sarker G. Evaluation of retention of knowledge and skills imparted to third semester MBBS students through basic prehospital care of fracture. Trop J Med Res [serial online] 2016 [cited 2016 Jul 20];19:118-23.

Ramya K, Mukundan A, LokeshMaran A. Elevated blood pressure and obesity in young adults of hypertensive parent versus normotensive parent. Int J Res in Med Sci. 2016;4(5):1475-8 Subramani HP, RajkumarPatil NN, Palve S, Lokeshmaran A. A study of misconceptions about childhood diarrhoea among adults in urban Pondicherry, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;3(6):1442-8.

Ravindra R. Bhata, Gayatri Mishra, Sandeep K. Mishra, SatyenParida, Magill’s forceps-shaped stylet: An aid to difficult intubation, Ain-Shams J Anesthesiol 2016;9:316.

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Varghese AA, Srikanth S, Gunasekaran D, Mehta N. Study of Cutaneous Lesions in Term Neonates in a Tertiary Care Hospital. IJHSR 2016; 6(4): 80-92.

Reddi Rani P, Jasmina Begum. Screening and diagnosis of GDM- where do we stand. J ClinDiagn Res. 2016:10(14)QEC1-3.

Reddi Rani P. Pre ecclampsia. Current Med J of Ind.2016;24(2):17-22.

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Ravichandran S, Ashish K Jose, Krishnagopal R, Surendher Kumar R, Serum homocysteine levels and the risk of Osteoporosis: Int J Med Res Rev 2016;4(4):557561. doi: 10.17511/ijmrr.2016.i04.14.

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Outcome of clinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy: a case control study. Int J of ReprodContracepObs and Gynaec.2016;5(6):1996-99.

Shanmugasamy K, Bhavani K, Vaithy AK, Narasimhan R, Kotasthane DS. Clinical correlation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies with histopathological findings and to study the histopathological profile of various neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2016;06(03): 220–224.

Chinmayee.P, K.Srikanth, K,.N.Jha, A.R.Rajalakshmi, Dr.N.Swathi. Evaluation of Optic Nerve Head and Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer by Optical CoherenceTomography in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery 2016;5(2):11-13.

Shanmugasamy. K, AnandrajVaithy. K, Bhavani K, Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane. Cyto-histological correlation of breast lump - as a part of internal quality Control. Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology 2016;3(2);328-335.

Reema Thomas, Srikanth.K. Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in Assessing Anterior Chamber Angles.

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SoundharyaMoorthy, SudarCodi.R, Surendher.R and Manimekalai.K. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of Tramadol versus Tapentadol in Acute Osteoarthritic Knee Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2016;9(3):1-4.

K N Jha. Ophthalmology Teaching-learning in Undergraduate Classes: Roadblocks and the Remedies.

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SwathiNagarajan, VeerabahuVelayutham, G. Ezhumalai. Comparative evaluation of applanation and indentation tonometers in a community ophthalmology setting in Southern India. Saudi J Ophthalmol (2015) - online.

Rajalakshmi AR, Kumar MA. Hyaluronidase hypersensitivity: A rare complication of peribulbar block.

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AnugrahaBalamurugan, KrishnagopalSrikanth. A rare case of branch retinal vein occlusion following Sirsasana.

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KirtiNathJha. Ocular trauma has fallen on our blind spot. 2016 Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research 2016;4:65-9.

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Sarkar S, Subramaniam E, Konthoujam J. A novel approach in the detoxification of intravenous buprenorphine dependence. Indian J Psychiatry 2016;58:152-6.

Varghese AA, Srikanth S, Gunasekaran D, Mehta N. Study of Cutaneous Lesions in Term Neonates in a Tertiary Care Hospital. IJHSR. 2016;6(4):80-92.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the Editor regarding “Tympanic membrane perforation in children: Endoscopic type I tympanoplasty, a newly technique, is it worthwhile?” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Jan 2016; 80 (1):109. http:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.11.026.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Rhinosporidiosis.

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Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Investigation of the relationship between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. The Journal of laryngology and Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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DOI:10.1017/S002221511500290X. Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the editor “Diagnosing Fish Bone and Chicken Bone Impactions in the Emergency Department Setting: Measuring the System Utility of the Plain Film Screen”. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 2016:125 (4); 352.

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Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Comment on: Effect of topical ofloxacin on bacterial biofilms in refractory post-sinus surgery rhino-sinusitis. Archives of Oto-RhinoLaryngology. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-015-3860-x.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi,V. Nirmal Coumare,Madhu Priya, Sithananda Kumar. Long-Term Complications of Button Batteries in the Nose. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016 Mar; 50(3):485-7. doi:10.1016/j. jemermed.2015.10.041.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. An unusual cause for facial nerve palsy: mucormycosis. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries.1-4. 10.1007/ s13410-016-0468-7.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Comment on the Effect of Nasal Septal Deviation on Frontal and Maxillary Sinus Volumes and Development of Sinusitis.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.DOI: 10.1097/ SCS.0000000000002350.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letters to the editor. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 October-November;94(10-11):E50.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to editor “Outcome evaluation of clarithromycin, metronidazole and lansoprazole regimens in Helicobacter pylori positive or negative children with resistant otitis media with effusion”. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2016; 130 (3): 318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ S0022215116000086.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. A common tumor in an uncommon location: Lipoma of the palate. Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery. 2015; 5(2): 237-239. DOI: 10.4103/2231-0746.175761.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Mucormicosis rinoorbital.

Medicina Clínica. doi:10.1016/j.medcli.2015.11.042.

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Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Plummer-Vinson Syndrome.

Mayo clinic proceedings. 2016 91; 3: 404. 10.1016/j. mayocp.2015.11.002.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Ludwig’s angina.

Archives of Disease in childhood. doi:10.1136/ archdischild-2015-310395.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the editor. Clinical Otolaryngology 2016;41(2):197 DOI: 10.1111/ coa.12584.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the editor. Clinical Otolaryngology. April 2016;41(2):199. DOI: 10.1111/ coa.12587.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Commentary to: ‘Longterm symptom relief after septoplasty,’ Doi: 10.1007/ s00405-014-3406-7.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Archiv für Klinische und Experimentelle Ohren- Nasen- und Kehlkopfheilkunde.

DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-3991-8.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Commentary to: ‘Is neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio associated with the severity of allergic rhinitis in children? European Archives of Oto-Rhino- Laryngology and Head & Neck.

273;10:3447-3448. DOI 10.1007/s00405-016-3923-7.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Agrandamiento tonsilar unilateral. Medicina Clinica. October 2016;147(7):e41 . DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2016.02.030.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Rhino-orbital mucormycosis in a patient with diabetes. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00522-7.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the Editor: Assessment of patients with nasal polyposis by the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and eosinophil-tolymphocyte ratio. Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi: KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat 26(3):193-4.

DOI: 10.5606/kbbihtisas.2016.00947.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Don’t neglect the sinus!

Clinical medicine (London, England) 16(2):204-204.

DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.16-2-204.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/ Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Ectopic incisors in the maxillary sinus. Saudi Journal of Dental Research DOI: 10.1016/j.sjdr.2016.04.001.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Cystic Hygroma. Acta Clinica Belgica. International Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine. DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2016.1181863.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the Editor ‘Endoscopic culture-directed antibiotic therapy: Impact on patient symptoms in chronic rhinosinusitis’. American Journal of Otolaryngology. July 2016;37(4):387. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.07.018.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi, P. Rajalakshmi. Molusco contagioso. Medicina Clinica. June 2016.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi , P. Rajalakshmi.

Rhinosporidiosis. Acta Clinica Belgica : International Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine.

10.1080/17843286.2016.1192756.

Lavanya Karanam, Satvinder Singh Bakshi, Madhu Priya, V. Nirmal Coumare, S. Vijayasundaram.

Primary Non‑Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Tongue: A Rare Presentation. Dent Allied Sci 2016; 5:50-2..

10.4103/2277-4696.185184.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. In Response to: Albumin Levels in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyp. The Journal of craniofacial surgery. DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003024.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. An unusually long process: Eagle syndrome. The American journal of medicine.

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2016.05.047.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi , Sumita Bhattacharjee.

Geographic Tongue. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology- In practice. DOI: 10.1016/j. jaip.2016.06.017.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Parapharyngeal Tumor.

The American journal of medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j. amjmed.2016.06.021.

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Satvinder Singh Bakshi. In reference to “EndoscopeAssisted Transoral Removal of a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Using A Frenotomy Incision: A Prospective Clinical Trial”. The laryngoscope. DOI: 10.1002/lary.25700.

Satvinder Singh Bakshi. Letter to the Editor regarding in-office cup biopsy: Head & Neck. DOI: 10.1002/ hed.24551.

▶▶ TEXT BOOK PUBLICATIONS Book Chapter Contribution Pramod Kumar G N. Regional and Transportation Injuries.

In, Forensic Medicine –Prep Manual for Undergraduates, 1st Ed, Elsevier RELX India Pvt Ltd New Delhi.

2016;94-102.

Pramod Kumar G N. Sexual Offences. In, Forensic Medicine –Prep Manual for Undergraduates, 1st Ed, Elsevier RELX India Pvt Ltd New Delhi. 2016;175-185.

▶▶ PEER REVIEWERS Dr.P.Karthikeyan Professor and Head, Dept. of ENT, reviewed an article “A Study on the difference in treatment response of intranasal corticosteroids on eosinophilic and non eosinophilic allergic rhinitis” in Indian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (IJOHNS) on June .

Dr. Srirangaraj S, Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invited to conduct review of scientific papers for Indian Journal of Medical Research and Journal of Infection in Developing Countries inApril, 2016.

Dr. Arunava Kali, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invited to conduct review of a scientific paper for Indian Journal of Medical Research in May, 2016.

Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane,Professor and HOD, Department of Pathology, was invited to conduct review of scientific paper in Clinical Medicine Insights: Pathology in June, 2016.

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disease, rheumatology and neonatology’ in Obstetric medicine update conference in JIPMER on10.04.16.

Recognitions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.”

Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology delivered a guest talk titled, “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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr.Syed Habebullah, Professor, Department of OBG, chaired a session on ‘Audit, Chronic kidney disease, heart

Prof.K.SurendraMenon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine chaired the session, “Medical

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Thoracoscopy” by Dr.Yuvarajan, Pulmonologist at SMVMC, in the Pondicherry Chest Society meet on 17.04.2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Dr G. Chandana, Assistant Professor, Department of OBG, gave a talk on ‘Cord Prolapse’in Obstetric Emergencies conference in JIPMER in April.

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.

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.

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 Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prof. S. Srinivasan, Department of Paediatrics chaired a session in IPR Awareness workshop focusing on “Patents and Copyrights” held at MGMCRI on the topic, TIFACTechnology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council on 03.6.16.

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.

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

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.

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.

Dr.P.Karthikeyan, Professor and Head, was the moderator for the Video session on Microlaryngeal flap surgery

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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.

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”.

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

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.

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.

Dr. Bakshi, Assistant Professor was the Joint Secretary for the “An Update on Antimicrobials” CME held on 15.06.2016 at MGMCRI Puducherry.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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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).

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.

Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Department of Microbiology delivered a guest talk titled, “Flying VirusesEmerging Bat borne infections” in the CME on “Emerging Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was elected as an executive member of Scientific& Academic Forum, MGMCRI.

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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 UrologySBV- Mar 2016. He attended MidTerm CUE of TAPASU Held at Coimbatore June 2016.

Dr.Swathi.N, and Dr.S.VeniPriya, Department of Ophthalmology attended the Conference TNOA MidYear Meet conducted by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association between 30.01.16 and 31.01.16.

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.

Dr.R.Sobana, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, was elected joint secretary of Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) of MGMCRI.

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.

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

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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.

Dr.Jeneth, Dr.Suchitra and Dr.Richa were inducted as task force members in the curricular reforms for academic year 2016-17.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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▶▶ MISCELLANY Additional Courses: 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”.

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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.

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.

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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. Dr.N.Swathi, Department of Ophthalmology attended a CME on An Eye on Eye conducted by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association on 06.03.16.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr.Mirunalini.R, Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor’s, Department of Pharmacology, attended a CME on “Ethical Aspects of Bio Medical Research”, organized

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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.

All faculty and PGs, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended Pondicherry Chest Society (PCS) meet on 17.4.2016.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry attended the PMI lecture on “Operational principles derived from vision, mission statement, and values” on 26.04.2016.

Dr. Eswaran S, Professor & HOD, Department of Psychiatry, participated in PMI.SBV workshop on “Vision, mission, role of HODs” on 26.04.2016.

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Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the PMI.SBV workshop on “Developing & planning a project” on 26.04.2016.

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.

Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in PMI.SBV workshop on “Instructional design and module creation”, on 27.04.2016.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Jayanthi, Tutor, Department of Anatomy attended 2nd national workshop on PCR technique held on 24.05.16 and 25.05.16.

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.

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.

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Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, and Dr.R.Subramaniyan, Department of Ophthalmology attended Pondicherry Ophthal Association, ONH on 29.05.2016.

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.

Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a workshop on Patent and Copyright, organized at MGMCRI, on 03.06.2016.

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.

Dr.Manimekalai.K, HOD, Department of Pharmacology attended “IPR awareness Workshop” on 03.06.16.

Dr. Henri Balraj, Professor, Department of Physiology attended IRP awareness workshop “Patents and copyrights” held on 3.06.2016 at MGMCRI. 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 Dr. S. Jayaramachandran, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, attended workshop on Patents and copyright on 3.06.16 at MGMC&RI 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.

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.

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Pharmacology, Chengalpattu Medical College, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University on 14.06.16.

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.

Dr. SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended an update on antimicrobial agents & their uses, at MGMCRI, on 15.06.2016.

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. 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.

Prof. P. Soundararajan, Department of Paediatrics attended the CME on An update on antimicrobials held at MGMCRI, on15.6.16.

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.

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.

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GARC.2016” at Ganga Hospital & Medical Center, Coimbatore on 16.06.16.

Vivek, Dr. SiyamSundar, Senior Resident, participated ISA Puducherry PG Meet 2nd Edition on Interpretation of CXR, CT brain, and foreign body esophagus.

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.

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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 Dr. Bakshi, Assistant professor attended “International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 CME on 21.06.16 held at MGMCRI, Puducherry.

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.

Prof K SurendraMenon, 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.

Dr. SeeteshGhose, Professor and Head, Department of OBG, attended the FOGSI.FIGO conference in Pune in June as a delegate.

Dr.Deepak David, Asst.Prof., Dept. of Urology, attended live operative workshop held at Shimla, in the month of June 2016 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. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Workshop on Geospatial Information & Research The department of Community Medicinewas part of the organizing team for the Needs assessment workshop on Geospatial Information & Research jointly organized

by University of IOWA and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The key highlights of the workshop are creating a vision for geospatial infrastructures for every institution at various scales, interacting to identify key applications in spatial sciences for each sector, Showcasing latest applications in big data, practice & research, networking between individuals and institutions for applications and collaborative research.

Opportunities, Engaging participants to articulate their own institutional strengths & needs in the area of geospatial infrastructures, Creating opportunities for long term collaborations in research, Exploring collaborations in developing joint, degree programs certificates, internships, and online and professional development courses.

The participants were leaders and policy makers from a cross section of governmental and nongovernmental agencies involved in the development and management of spatially referenced data dealing with cities, forests, land, environment, wildlife, fisheries population, transportation, healthcare, disease, hazards/disasters, energy, waste management & others.

The key Facilitators from the University of Iowa (UI)& Iowa City were lead by Dr. Raj Rajagopal, founder director of the “India Winterim Program” at The University of Iowa which was the Winner of the 2015 Andrew Heiskell Award for “Best of the Brand” in Study Abroad. The other members of the team are Dr. Marc Linderman, who directs the Ulhyperspectral sensor research lab, teaches courses in lidar, remote sensing, and wind energy sitting, Dr. Eric Tate specializing in natural hazards, water scarcity, social vulnerability, & disaster resilience, George Paterson, a manager of the University of IOWA’s state-of-theart energy control center which collects over 400,000 data feeds on a continuous basis from 90+ buildings to enable smart energy management of the campus, with an estimated annual energy budget of S90 million, Josh Busard who directs the planning, development, & sustainability of Johnson County, home to the University of Iowa & Iowa City, consistently ranked as one of the top 10 livable communities in the US, and Mr. Jeremie Moen, Director Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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of IT at the University of Lowa’s Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research.

The session ended by Prof. T. Sivashanmugam, HOD, Dept. of Anaesthesiology proposing the vote of thanks.

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Dr. K.V. Devi Prasad, Professor of Ecology, University of Pondicherry spoke on the Draft National Policy on Geographical information systems. The organising team was led by VC, Prof. K.R. Sethuraman and Dean Research and Allied Health Studies, Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan.

The others in the team were Prof. M. Ravi Shankar Dean, MGMCRI, Prof. UshaCournanidhi, Dean, IGIDS, Professor Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV, Professor K.A Narayan, Professor of Community Medicine, Professor.

M Senthil, Professor of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Vikneshwaran, Public Health Dentistry. Professor N. Seetharaman, Professor of Community Medicine is the organizingsecretary. On June 29th the IOWA faculty visited Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. They visited the Anatomy Museum, The Clinical Skills Centre and the Centre for Inter Disciplinary Research.

TEE Workshop - “Simulation based workshop on transesophageal echocardiography”

Glaucos.2016’- a CME on Glaucoma, was held on 20th March 2016 and was a grand success. The chief guest of honour for the inauguration ceremony was Prof.

Dr.M.Ravishankar, Dean (Admin), MGMCRI.

TEE Workshop- “Simulation based workshop on transesophageal echocardiography”.(FDP) was conducted at the D2 Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, Hospital Complex, MGMCRI, on 30.04.2016. Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI, Dr. Sivashanmugam, Professor and Head, Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Professor, Dr. Jaya, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, conducted

GLAUCOS2016’, CME on Glaucoma

Dr.K.Srikanth, HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, MGMC& RI.

Workshop series on Research Methods and Bio-Statistics Dr. K.A, Narayan and Mr.Lokeshmaran were resource persons for the workshop series on Research Methods and Statistics for faculty of MGMCRI. The series is organised 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 concluded in June. 16 participants completed the course successfully.

▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY Special seminar on “Current concepts about emergence from anesthesia” Special seminar on “Current concepts about emergence from anesthesia” (SEP), was conducted in the Seminar Room, Dept. of Anaesthesiology and CCU, MGMCRI on 22.04.2016. The first Lecture was on thetopic, Introduction to the Current concepts about emergence from anesthesia

by Prof. Ravishankar M., Dean, MGMCRI, SBVU. Followed by the second Lecture was on the topic, Pharmacology of Desflurane by Dr. IndubalaMaurya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology and the third talk on ‘Awake versus recovered – Understanding the difference during anesthetic emergence’ by Dr. Sameer M. Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology.

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He also gave an insight of the programme. The whole event had an excellent turnout with registrations nearing 100 delegates. The academic sessions started soon after, with renowned speakers from JIPMER, Aravind Eye Hospital, Indira Gandhi Govt. General Hospital and our own institution, speaking on the vital and advancing areas of interest in glaucoma.

(TEE) “Simulation Based Workshop on Transesophageal Echocardiography” at D2 Lecture Hall, MGMCRI on 30.04.2016.

ISA Puducherry PG Meet was conducted by the Department of Anaesthesiology at Hotel Athithi, Pondicherry on 04.06.2016.

A Webinar was conducted at the Library Seminar Hall, Library Block, MGMCRI, on 28.06.16. Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, presented the topic of “Difficult case of 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.

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He spoke on the importance of diagnosing glaucoma and what it meant for the common man. This was followed by the lighting of the lamp and the welcome address by Prof.

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The beginning of the afternoon session also witnessed an interactive quiz held by Dr.SwathiUpadhyaya and team, from Aravind Eye Hospital, which was won by third year residents from our own institute namely Dr.Vishnu, Dr.Chinmayee and Dr.Reema. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.S.VeniPriya. The CME turned out to be informative and useful for everyone with the feedback being overwhelmingly positive.

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shed light on various aspects of yoga in health professional education.. Other attraction of the event was poster presentations on “Yoga and Positive Health”.

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Skill transfer workshop on cadavers Prof.of Ophthalmology SRMC, Chennai, Dr.M.Radhakrishnan, conducted a skill transfer workshop on cadavers on 22.01.16 on the topic, “Oculoplasty (LID Surgeries)”. Participants were Dr.K.Srikanth, Professor and HOD, Prof K.N.Jha, Ophthalmology, Dr.A.R.Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor, Dr.N.Swathi, Associate Professor, Dr.S.VeniPriya, Asst.Professor, Dr.SimaBiswas, Asst.

Professor and Dr.R.Subramaniyan, Senior Resident.

▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS A one day training workshop on Bayley scales of Infant and toddler development (BSID III) was conducted by the Department of Pediatrics, MGMCRI in association with Pearson Academy of India on May 7, 2016 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Skills lab, demonstration room, College block.

The workshop had an overwhelming response, with 22 participants registering for the workshop (14 from our institute. 8 faculty and 6 PGs, 5 from JIPMER and 3 from Neyveli Lignite corporation hospital). Ms. Lalitha Subramanian, a faculty in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics (Karthikeyan Child Development Unit), Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, was the external resource person.

She has been trained in Bayley.III in the USA. She has significant experience working with children and adolescent with developmental disabilities in the hospital and school settings. She has worked with the children of various districts in the USA from infancy through high school age. The workshop was well received and the participants gave a good feedback at the end of the workshop.

▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY Basic Surgical Skills Workshop The Department of General Surgery, MGMCRI along with Ethicon Surgicals Ltd organized a Basic Surgical Skill Workshop for the postgraduates on 25thMay 2016 at the OPD Seminar RoomB B lock from 9.00 AM

World Asthma Day was celebrated in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine by showing Patient awareness Videos in our OPD on 03.05.2016. World Asthma Day Special webcast was organized by Cipla in our OPD premises on May 7. Dr. SandeepSalvi. Director of Chest Research Foundation, Pune participated in the program. All the Faculty and PGs attended the program.

to 4.00 PM. The Workshop was conducted by Prof.

Dr.C.Subbramaniam from Rajah Muthiah Medical College & Hospital, Annamalai University.

The Skills list is as follows: Basic Surgical Instruments - BP handle Assembly and Usage of Instruments. Basic Suturing Techniques - Simple Sutures, Mattress Sutures, Subcuticular Sutures, Interrupted Sutures and Continuous Sutures. Abdomen Exposure - Abdominal Incisions and Abdominal Wall Closure. Resection & Anastomosis with Animal Intestines was performed by all participants. After the workshop a presentation was done by the Sales manager of Ethicon Surgicals regarding the types of sutures, needles and newer advancements in wound closure equipments.

▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY National Symposium on “An Update on Antimicrfobial Agents and their Uses” As the Convener and Chairman, Dr.J.Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology, MGMCRI took

▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY National conference on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education Department of Physiology, CYTER and Department of Tourism, Govt. of Puducherry worked jointly to organize one day national conference on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education” on 21st June, 2016. The venue of the conference was Ground Floor Lecture Hall, College Block, MGMCRI. Conference was awarded 10 credit points by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.

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initiatives and organized a National Symposium on “An Update on Antimicrobial Agents and their Uses” in joint collaboration with the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA), Puducherry Chapter on 15.06.2016 at MGMCRI. Nine invited Speakers delivered state of art talks on various aspects of Antimicrobial agents and their uses.

The names of the invited Speakers were (1) Dr.V.Govindaraj, Director.IGMC& RI, (2) Dr.K.N.Viswanathan, Prof.of Medicine, SSSMC & RI, (3) Dr.J.Shanmugam, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology, MGMCRI, (4) Dr.S,Ramesh, Prof.of Pediatrics, Rajah MuthaihMC,Annamalai University, (5) Dr.MohamedHanifah, Prof. of Medicine, MGMCRI, (6) Dr.R.Senthil Kumar, Sr.Consultant, Critical Care Medicine, Apollo Hospitals – Chennai, (7) Dr.G.Narendran, Asst. Director, Natl. Inst. for Research on TB (NIRT) . ICMR, Chennai, (8) Dr.Sandhya Bhatt, Assoc. Prof. of Microbiology, PIMS and (9) Dr.S.Sandhya, Asst.Prof. of Clin. Pharmacology, JIPMER. 150 delegates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry attended this symposium.

The symposium obtained 2 credit hour points from the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

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Dr.Sathish Kumar, Prof., & HOD of Forensic Medicine prepared students practical record note book. The book was officially released by the Dean (Faculty of Medicine) of MGMCRI in the presence of Vice Chancellor, Dean (Research & AHS), and the Registrar, SBV, on 13.04.2016.

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▶▶ DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY Clinical Pharmacology Unit The Department of Pharmacology is actively involved in clinical research projects and ICMR STS projects. It provides ADR monitoring and drug information service to MGMCRI hospital patients. Now, the Department of Pharmacology has started the “Clinical Pharmacology Unit” at MGMCRI. “Clinical Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that involves all aspects of the relationship between drugs and humans. It is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses professionals with a wide variety of scientific skills including medicine, pharmacology, pharmacy, biomedical science and nursing”. The Clinical Pharmacology office will function from I Block Ground floor. The Clinical Pharmacology ward has been allotted six beds in General Medicine ward in D4 hospital block under the care of Dr. Jayasingh, HOD,General Medicine. This ward will be used for clinical research of both academic and sponsored clinical research. The routine clinical care will be provided by the concerned clinician with their team. The faculty attached to Clinical Pharmacology will collaborate with the clinician and in design, conduct and monitoring of the clinical research. The faculty attached to the Clinical Pharmacology unit are Dr.C.Adithan, Professor of Pharmacology and Dr.Mirunalini, Asst Professor of Pharmacology.

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An International delegate had a meeting with Dr.S.Srikanth, Prof. of DVL in the month of April, 2016. regarding transgenders

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talks were organized by SAF. Every year, the World Health Organization selects a priority area of global public health concern as the theme for World Health Day, which falls on 7 April, the birthday of the Organization. The theme for World Health Day 2016 is diabetes, a non communicable disease (NCD) directly impacting millions of people of globally, mostly in low and middle income countries.

World Health Day 2016 objectives are: Increase awareness about the rise in diabetes, and its staggering burden and consequences, in particular in low income and middle income countries, Trigger a set of specific, effective and affordable actions to tackle diabetes. These will include steps to prevent diabetes and diagnose, treat and care for people with diabetes and Launching the first WHO Global report on diabetes, which will describe the burden and consequences of diabetes.

“Molecular advances in the management of diabetes mellitus: Focus on Personalized Medicine and microRNA, “by Prof.C.Adithan, Director, CIDRF Several genes have also been identified to modulate the response to diabetic therapy which have a prognostic role.

Personalized medicine for diabetes (PMFD) involves use of genetic information of a person to tailor strategies for preventing, detecting, treating, or monitoring their diabetes.

Their usage in clinical practice consists of 3 steps. First, identification of genes and biomarkers for diabetes as well as for obesity .the greatest risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Second, selection of individualized therapies (which drug? what dose? which diet? Drug least likely to cause side effects or toxicity? genetic profile?). Third, measurement of circulating biomarkers of diabetes to monitor the response to prevention or therapy. The response to sulphonylureas were found to be influenced by ABCC8 and KCNJ11 genes which encode sulphonylureas receptors. Glimepiride and metformin response was reported to be modulated by CYP2C9 and OCT1 genetic polymorphism respectively.

Besides the above genes, microRNA are also emerging as important players in the management of diabetes mellitus.

There are specific miRNA for each function in diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A New Dimension by Prof.

MohamedHanifah, Professor of Medicine, MGMCRI

SMT RUKMANI AMMAL ANNUAL INTERNAL ORATION 2016

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Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, SBV University, Puducherry conducted Smt. K. RukmaniAmmal Annual Internal Oration in the afternoon of Friday 15th April, 2016 under the banner of Scientific

SAF organized Symposium on ‘Management of Diabetes Mellitus’ to commemorate the “World Health Day” held on 6th April 2016. On this occasion two in- house guest SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

namely control the insulin synthesis. miR.375, miR.30d; control insulin granule exocytosis. miR.9, miR.29a/b/c, miR.375, miR.124a, miR.34a; alter ATP/ADP ratio in insulin secretion (miRNA.15a, miR.9, miR.29a, b.); control pancreatic cell fate and pancreas formation.miR.375, miR.21, miR.34a, and miR.146a and insulin resistance. miR.222, miR.27a, miR125a, miR.195, and miR.103.

More research is needed to translate the benefits of genomic research into clinical practice.

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and Academic Forum (SAF). The oration was awarded to Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor of Microbiology, MGMCRI. Dr. Pramod Kumar GN (Secretary, SAF) welcomed the gathering, Prof. Ramesh (President, SAF) presented the oration medal to Dr. Selvaraj Stephen and read the citation. Prof. M. Ravishankar (Dean, Faculty of Medicine) presided over the function and gave introduction to Smt. K RukmaniAmmal Internal oration & explained the contribution of Smt.RukmaniAmmal& her family towards education. The topic of oration was “rickettsial diseases in India- An underdiagnosed entity”. Prof Jayapal, Dept. of Microbiology introduced a speaker to the audience.

Dr. Selvaraj Stephen has four decades of experience in rickettsial diseases. He was an expert member of Indian Council Medical Research Task Force on Rickettsial Diseases in India (2010.11). He has completed ICMR Research Project in Puducherry (2012.2015) and received the funding of nearly Thirty Three lakhs (33 Lakhs). He presented the recent scenario of Indian Tick typhus (Spotted Fever), Q Fever & Scrub Typhus in Pondicherry and neighbouring Tamil Nadu and also highlighted the challenges of rickettsial diseases diagnosis facing India especially the cost and availability of imported kits. In this present era of molecular diagnosis, the relevance of highly specialized techniques like Immunofluorescence Assay & Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are highlighted. He also highlighted the research work done in MGMCRI in collaboration with CIDRF (Centre for Interdisciplinary

Prof of Community Medicine & Vice Principal,Vice President - Dr. Kannan R, Associate Professor of Surgery, Secretary -Dr. Uma AN, Assistant Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept.,Joint Secretary - Dr.Sobana.R, Assistant Professor of Physiology, Treasurer- Dr.Durai R, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Four Executive Members - Dr.Vaithiyanathan, Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Dr.SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Praveen Charles, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Dr.Gaurav B, Resident, Dept of Radiology.

Research facility) at Sri BalajiVidyapeeth University.

Dr.Stephen recommended that :a) Clinicians’ awareness regarding Spotted fever & Q Fever needs improvement to the level of ST knowledge b) Imported serological and molecular test kits for rickettsial diagnosis to be made available at affordable cost c) In.house kits to be prepared by ICMR/ICAR/DRDE Labs and supplied to the researchers d)Adequate funding to be provided to the researcher The oration was attended by Prof. K.R. Sethuraman (Vice.Chancellor, SBV), Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan (Dean, Research & AHS), Prof. M. Ravishankar (Dean, Faculty of Medicine), Prof. Ravichandran (Additional Director), Prof. NirmalCoumare (Medical Superintendent), Prof.

A.R.Srinivasan (Registrar), Senior Professors, Faculty members of constituent colleges of SBV University and Management & Administrative staffs. Dr.SS.Bakshi proposed the vote of thanks.

SAF Best Paper awards for the year 2015- 16 Best Scientific Paper for the Year 2015.16 in Case Report Category was awarded to Dr. Robbin Bose, PG, Department of Psychiatry for his presentation titled “Acute Confusional state in Alcohol withdrawal a diagnostic dilemma.“Best Scientific Paper for the Year 2015.16 in Case Series Category was awarded for “TUFF.PCNL Totally Ultrasound guided Fluoro Free PerCutaneous Nephro Lithotomy” presented by Dr. SatyajeetPattnaik, Senior Resident, Department of Urology. Dr.KirtiNathJha, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology was honored for maximal attendance and active participation in the SAF Internal Meet/Presentations held during the Year 2015-16

at MGMCRI. Department of Radiology & Dept of General Surgery were honored for maximum participation in the Scientific and Academic Forum Presentations held during the year 2015.16 at MGMCRI.

SAF Internal Meeting The new team of SAF for the year 2016-17 conducted its first internal meeting on 17th June 2016. The president of SAFDr.ParthaNandi , Prof of Community Medicine

SAF General Body Meeting on 20th May 2016 The election of office bearers for 11th Executive Council of Scientific and Academic Forum, MGMCRI for the academic year 2016-17 was conducted on the 20th of May 2016. The election was conducted with Dr. Ramesh R being the returning officer for the polls, Co-chaired by Dr.Robinson Smile, Dept of Surgery. Before the election, Dr.Pramod Kumar GN presented the secretary report for the year 2015-16 followed by accounts details (balance sheet) given by Dr.SSBaskshi. The following members were selected as office bearers. President - Dr.Partha Nandi, 28

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& Vice Principal welcomed the gathering. SAF Secretary, Dr. Uma AN, Assistant Professor of Medical Genetics, Genetic Unit, Anatomy Dept., gave the Minutes of the Previous Meet, while Dr.SukantoSarkar, Associate Professor of Psychiatry conducted the Mediquiz. The session started with a Capsule Talk, titled, ‘Heuristics for designing Coordination – A cognitive Approach to Process Control.’by Prof. VN Mahalakshmi, VP (Curriculum) & Professor of Pediatric Surgery. This was followed by three presentations namely, ‘Visible clue for the invisible monster’

by Dr.SritejaArya, PG, Department of Dermatology, Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection – a case report by Dr.R.Amirtha Lakshmi, Post Graduate, Department of General Medicine and finally ‘Uncommon complication of a common problem’ by Raghava Chowdary, PG, Department of Cardiology. The meeting saw the inclusion of a lucky dip contest where one of the members present in the audience cell was selected by a lucky draw and treated with a gift. The forum ended with prizes given to the winner of the quiz and certificates to the presenters.

▶▶ PMI - contd page 1 Dr.Thomas Aretz gave everybody the insight about how it need to be framed, factors to be considered for its formation and how to achieve it. It was decided that constituent colleges would form the institutional vision and mission aligning with the university vision and mission and also departments would be asked to form departmental vision and mission aligning with institute vision and mission. This meeting was followed by the presentations like Feedback & Academic Governance Structure by Dr. M.Ravishankar, the Dean; Curriculum Integration, Delivery, OSCE by Dr. V.N. Mahalakshmi, the VicePrincipal, curriculum; PG Medical Education & FDPs by Dr. Seetesh Ghose, the Co-ordinator, Medical Education Unit; Entrusted Professional Activities for Postgraduates

by Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT; LMS

by Dr.R Jaganmohon , IT in-charge. On the same day there was an interactive session on ‘student as agent for curricular change’ in which Dr. Thomas Aretz and Dr. Lynn Eckhert interacted with the students from first year to final year. It was an interactive session where Dr. Thomas stimulated the students to think how they can be an agent for curricular change. During the last session of the day Dr. V.N. Mahalakshmi, presented the ‘curriculum plan and the road map’ in the presence of leadership, PMI and core team.

equipment procurement, starting a new service, starting an educational initiatives were discussed in detail.

was conducted by Dr. Thomas Aretz. All the heads of the departments were guided to form their departmental vision and mission which should align with the institute vision and mission. This was followed by workshop on ‘roles in teaching, patient care, research and service responsibility, authority and delegation’. In this session besides discussion on roles and responsibilities of the departmental heads, how to keep balance between all responsibilities were also discussed. This session was jointly conducted by Dr. Thomas Aretz and Dr. Lynn Eckhert. In the afternoon Dr. Thomas Aretz made a presentation on ‘operational principles derived from vision, mission statement and values’ to all faculties. The day ended with a session on developing and planning a project. The essence of the session was to consider the factors while planning and developing any project proposal. During this session few model project proposal like how to write proposal for

The 3rd day, 27.04.2016, started with the FDP on ‘instructional design and module creation-pedagogy and content administering modules student assessment and program evaluation’. It was attended by the midlevel faculty and a workshop on ‘evolving curriculum plan’ was conducted by Dr. Thomas Aretz. This was attended by the task force of the all department, who were asked to work on 10 module planning from first year to final year mentioning the objectives and teaching learning methods.

Ekhert. In this session various methods of feedback and the program evaluation was discussed. This was followed by a focused group discussion with the students on curricular change, where PMI team interacted with the curricular group students year 1 to 4. In the afternoon there was a presentation by Dr. Lynn Ekhert on the topic ‘faculty roles as researchers, counselors, developers of curriculum and change management’. This was followed by a short discussion on ‘evolving curriculum plan’ between PMI team and the task force.

On day five, 29.04.2016, the PMI team and SBV core team summarized the previous four days activities and finalized the next steps and probable areas of collaboration for the future. All the sessions were attended by representative from MGMCRI, SSSMCRI, IGIDS and KGNC.

Sessions on quality control and safety measures at MGMCRI.

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Innovations ▶▶ MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT Induction and Orientation Programs for the Fresh Residents (2016 Batch) Medical Education Unit (MEU) Organized a Comprehensive Induction and Orientation Program for the Fresh residents (2016 Batch). The Program was organized in two Parts.

Part I: Induction Program The first part was held on 1st June 2016. The Fresh batch of residents were welcomed in a glittering lamp lighting ceremony presided by Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, the Vice Chancellor of SBV. Prof. Nirmal Coumare, Medical Superintendent welcomed the gathering. Prof. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Vice Principal, Curriculum introduced the HODs, after self-introduction by the participants.

Prof. M. Ravishankar, Dean (Admin) explained about the MGMCRI, its infrastructure and facilities available for the residents. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean (Res & AHS) introduced the system of competency based PG Medical Education, which is being introduced by the MGMCRI for the first time in India. Prof. K. R. Sethuraman in his key note address appealed to the residents to be well prepared to deal with the changes necessitated by rising expectation from the community, the global phenomenon of migration of Doctors and the need to impart uniform and high standard of quality services. Prof. Partha Nandi, Vice Principal, student Affairs proposed a vote of thanks.

The Program was attended by 77 residents, faculties and HODs from all departments

Induction & Orientation Program Part II The part II of the Induction and Orientation Program was organized by the MEU on three days, viz, 09/06/2016 to 11/06/2016 in the MEU Block. The following sessions were conducted by the faculty members: Roles and participation in educational activities by Prof. K. A. Narayan; Competency Based Residency Program by Prof.

N. Ananthakrishnan; Patient Safety: How can residents’ prevent Health care errors and improve ‘Quality of Care’

by Prof. M. Ravishankar; Resident Wellbeing, Fatigue and Assistance by Prof. Siva Prakash. B; Interpersonal Communications and Working as a member of the Health care team by Prof. Seetesh Ghose; Residents’ central role in Critical Information Flow and Documentation by Prof.

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A program evaluation was conducted by the MEU. A large majority of the Participants expressed that the program was highly interactive, useful and the objectives were largely achieved.

Career Guidance and Support (C-5) Program for outgoing interns A Career guidance and support program for batch of interns ( July – June 2015) was held at MEU on 21st June 2016. The program was attended by 35 Interns. The five major components of the program (C-5) were dealt by the faculty of MEU / MGMCRI as follows: Coming together

by Prof. Seethesh Ghose; Career Gradient & Mobility by Prof. M. Ravishankar; Qualities to hone & nurture in a young doctor by Prof. Robinson S. Smile; Career options Ahead – An Interactive session by Prof. N. Seetharaman; SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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by Alumni Group. The highlight of this program consisted of feedback from the outgoing batch of MBBS Students on their course experience, which was collected, compiled and presented by Dr. V. N. Mahalakshmi, Vice Principal of MGMCRI. Prof. Partha Nandi, Vice Principal (Student Affairs) proposed a vote of thanks.

Valedictory Session of Research Methodology Workshop Series for the Faculty of MGMCRI Medical Education Unit in collaboration with other departments of MGMCRI had organized a series of 17 weekly sessions for sensitizing the junior faculty in Research Methodology. The Valedictory function of this series was held at MEU on 1st June 2016. The function was attended by Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, VC, SBV, Prof.

N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean (Research & AHS), the participants and faculty. The faculties involved in this series are Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Prof. K.A. Narayan, Prof. Partha Nandi, Dr. Ezhumalai, Mr. LokeshMaran, Dr. Manimegalai, Dr. Adithyan and Dr. Shanmugam. Prof. N.

Ananthakrishnan, who was instrumental in this initiative pleaded that the faculty trained in this series should play a key role in disseminating the information and transfer their skills to take up research projects that bring credibility to the SBV mission. Prof. K.R. Sethuraman gave away the certificates to the participants and wishes them an exciting role as researchers. Prof. K.A. Narayan, Dr. G. Ezhumalai and Mr. M. LokeshMaran were thanked for their hard work put up this whole series in an interactive and ‘hands-on’ mode.

Faculty Development Program for the Year I faculty of MGMCRI & New initiative by MEU During last one year MEU had taken several initiatives to strengthen Faculty Development of the MGMCRI. A recent initiative has been to organize a series of half day workshops for the basic science faculty on key themes in Faculty Development. The first in the series was on “Teaching using a shared platform - Rules of the Game” conducted by Prof. K. R. Sethuraman, VC, SBV and Prof.

K. A. Narayan, MEU Faculty. A series of workshops have been lined up for future, being led by the MEU faculty.

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New chapters We take pride in welcoming the following faculty members who joined the fraternity of MGMC&RI during the second quarter of 2016

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Dr.Charumathi.G CMO Casualty 01.04.2016 Dr. Hemavathi.S Junior Resident Plastic Surgery 01.04.2016 Dr. Shivaprasaath.A.B.K CMO Casualty 01.04.2016 Dr. Sivaranjini.A Junior Resident Radiology 01.04.2016 Dr. Sheeba.R CMO Casualty 06.04.2016 Dr. SajeethManikandaPrabu Assistant Professor Medical Gastroenterology 11.04.2016 Dr. Kurinchi.T Assistant Professor Ophthalmology 11.04.2016 Dr. BhuvanaRani.D Junior Resident Anaesthesiology 11.04.2016 Dr. Siva Swaminathan.S Assistant Professor Orthopaedics 18.04.2016 Dr. VivekJayan Junior Resident Plastic Surgery 21.04.2016 Dr. SabariAnandh Tutor Pharmacology 21.04.2016 Dr. Anand.T Junior Resident Plastic Surgery 21.04.2016 Dr. Manobalan.K Assistant Professor DVL 26.04.2016 Dr.SenthamilSelvi.A Junior Resident Community Medicine 02.05.2016 SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.Charulatha.R Assistant Professor Anaesthesiology 02.05.2016 Dr. Jose Devasia Assistant Professor General Medicine 05.05.2016 Dr. DebasishSahu Assistant Professor CTVS 09.05.2016 Dr. Dhanabhakya Lakshmi Assistant Professor DVL 09.05.2016 Dr. Arunkumar.A Assistant Professor General Medicine 13.05.2016 Dr. Vijayalakshmi Lal Assistant Professor General Medicine 19.05.2016 Dr. Sudarsan.K Senior Resident General Medicine 19.05.2016 Dr. Lalitha.M Assistant Professor Paediatrics 20.05.2016 Dr.Kalaimani.S Senior Resident General Medicine 01.06.2016 Dr.Sreedhar Reddy Assistant Professor Anaesthesiology 01.06.2016 Dr.RajeshPrabhu Senior Resident Anaesthesiology 01.06.2016 Dr.Siyam Sunder Senior Resident Anaesthesiology 02.06.2016 Dr.Vivek.B Senior Resident Anaesthesiology 02.06.2016 Dr.SwarnaKashyap Junior Resident Anaesthesiology 07.06.2016 Dr.Harshitha.B Senior Resident General Medicine 09.06.2016 Dr.SabariRajan.S Assistant Professor General Medicine 10.06.2016 Dr.ArmelArpputhaSivarajan Assistant Professor Radiology 15.06.2016 Dr.Sahithyaa.J Assistant Professor Community Medicine 16.06.2016 Dr.RojeBoben Senior Resident Orthopaedics 20.06.2016 Dr.Manju Mary Varghese Senior Resident Paediatrics 20.06.2016 Dr.Mugilan.A.S Assistant Professor General Surgery 20.06.2016 Dr.PhalguniKotabagi Senior Resident OB&GY 23.06.2016 Dr. Shobana.S Senior Resident General Medicine 27.06.2016 Dr. Manu Jose Pappanacherry Senior Resident Radiology 27.06.2016 Dr. Reema Thomas K Senior Resident Ophthalmology 27.06.2016 Dr. Narendran.P Assistant Professor Orthopaedics 24.06.2016 Dr. Prabha.R Tutor Microbiology 29.06.2016 Dr. Senthilkumar.T Senior Resident Anaesthesiology 29.06.2016 Dr. SatishBabu.B Senior Resident Cardiology 29.06.2016 Dr. Sathya.S.R Senior Resident DVL 20.06.2016.

▶▶ Promotions Dr.SoundaraRajan.P, Professor, Paediatrics been promoted as Professor & HOD (01.06.2016) Dr.SathishBabu.M, Assistant Professor, Bio-Chemistry has been promoted as Associate Professor (16.04.2016) Dr.Shanmugasamy.K, Assistant Professor , Pathology has been promoted as Associate Professor (10.05.2016) Dr.LokeshKumar.T, Senior Resident, Radiology has been promoted as Assistant Professor (10.03.2016) Dr.Vineeth Alexander, Senior Resident, Pulmonary Medicine has been promoted as AssistantProfessor (05.06.2016) Dr.Abilash.S, Senior Resident, General Surgery has been promoted as Assistant Professor (09.06.2016) Dr.Prabhu, Senior Resident, General Surgery has been promoted as Assistant Professor (17.06.2016) We congratulate all the faculty members on their promotions during the Second quarter of 2016.

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The making ▶▶ M.Ch NEWS Dr.SatyajitPatnaik, M.Ch, Postgraduate, Department of Urology, presented a paper titled, ‘Totally Ultrasound guided fluro free PCNL” at USICON 2016 held at Hyderabad from 07.01.16 to 10.01.16. He also attended Andrology workshop at Nadiad, Gujarat in March 2016.

Dr.VishalShet, M.Ch, Post graduate, Department of Urology, attended MidTerm CUE of TAPASU Held at Coimbatore in June 2016.

Dr. Priyanka, Dr.Fernaz, Dr.Hajer, Dr.Prajith, Dr.Chandan, 2nd Year PGs, Dr. Mammen, Dr. Surya, Dr. Tina, Dr. Indu, Dr. Daniel Dr. Naveen, Dr.Ashit, Dr. Anil, 1st year PGs, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated (TEE) “Simulation Based Workshop on Transesophageal Echocardiography” conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology at D2 Lecture Hall, MGMCRI on 30.04.2016.

Dr.Karthik, M.Ch, Post graduate, Department of Urology, attended live operative workshop held at Shimla in June 2016.

▶▶ PG NEWS Award Dr. Robbin Bose, Postgraduate student, Department of Psychiatry, received best paper award for a case report titled “Acute confusional state in alcohol withdrawal A diagnostic dilemma”, presented at the Scientific & Academic Forum, MGMCRI, on 08.01.2016. The award was given on 20.05.2016.

Dr. Priyanka, Dr.Fernaz, Dr.Hajer, Dr.Prajith, Dr.Chandan, Dr.Mammen, Dr. Surya, Dr. Tina, Dr. Indu, Dr. Daniel Dr. Naveen, Dr.Ashit, Dr. Anil, Dr. Harith, Dr.Govind, Dr.Gobinath, Dr.Arthi, Dr.Nikhila, PGs, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated 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 Dr. Indu, PG, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated workshop on “Ganga Anaesthesia Refresher Course GARC-2016” at Ganga Hospital & Medical Center, Coimbatore from 16.06.16 to 19.06.16.

Scientific Presentations Dr. Senthil, Dr.Aravind, Dr.Hussian, Dr.Vivek, Dr.Siyam, Final year PGs, Dr. Priyanka, Dr.Arjun, Dr.Fernaz, Dr.Ramsesh, Dr.Hajer, Dr.Prajith, Dr. Balaji, Dr. Chandan, 2nd Year PGs, Dr. Mammen, Dr. Surya, Dr. Tina, Dr. Indu, Dr. Naveen, Dr.Ashit, Dr. Anil, 1st year PGs, Department of Anaesthesiology, participated at (SEP) special seminar on “Current about emergency from anesthesia” conducted

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Dr. Dharani, final year PG, Department of DVL, presented an e-poster on Autologous Hemotherapy at NIMHANS convention centre, Bangalore between 11.06.16 and 12.06.16.

Dr. SritejaArya, final year PG, Department of DVL, presented a case series “Visible clues to invisible monster” in SAF PG presentation on 17.06.16.

Dr. GauravBalpande, 2nd year Post Graduate, Department of Radiology presented a paper titled “HemichoreaHemiballismus Hyperglycemia Syndrome’’ at Pondicherry Association of Neuroscientists, Puducherry, held on 08.05.2016 in Pondicherry.

the Fallopian tube associated with uterine leiomyoma- a case report’ in FOGSI-FIGO conference in Pune in June.

Dr.Kabani, Final year postgraduate student, Department of OBG presented a poster on ‘ A case of polyhydramnios associated with first branchial arch syndrome’ in FOGSIFIGO conference in Pune in June.

Dr.Gisi, Final year postgraduate student, Department of OBG presented a poster on ‘Secondary broad ligament twin ectopic pregnancy – A rare case report’ in FOGSIFIGO conference in Pune in June.

Scientific Participations Dr. Karthik B, Postgraduate student, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a PG workshop on ‘Pedagogy’, organized by Medical Education Unit, MGMCRI, between 05.04.2016 & 13.04.2016.

Dr. Charanya T & Dr. Preethy R, Postgraduate students, Department of Psychiatry, attended an update on antimicrobial agents & their uses, at MGMCRI, on 15-06-2016.

Dr. CharanyaT&Dr. Preethy R, Postgraduate students, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a workshop on ‘Hypnosis’ at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Madagadipet, Puducherry, on 25.06.2016.

All the Postgraduate students, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended Pondicherry Chest Society (PCS) meet on 17.4.2016.

Dr. K.V Brinda, 2nd year Post Graduate, Department of Radiology presented a paper titled “Neurogenic to Nephrogenic’’ at Pondicherry Association of Neuroscientists, Puducherry, held on 08.05. 2016 in Pondicherry.

Dr. Lakshmipriya, Final year postgraduate student, Department of OBG presented a poster on ‘Takaiyasu arteritis in pregnancy – a case report’ in Yuva FOGSI conference in Madurai in May. Dr.Sarala, Final year postgraduate student, Department of OBG presented a poster on ‘Mature cystic teratoma at 36

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Dr. Dharani, Dr.Sriteja, final year Postgraduate students and Dr. Dhivya, 2nd year Postgraduate student, Department of DVL, attended “National Symposium on clinical dermatology and bedside investigations” at NIMHANS convention centre, Bangalore between 11.06.16 and 12.06.16.

Dr. Dharani, Dr. Ben George, final year PGs, Dr. Lasya, Dr.Gitanjali, 2nd year PGs, Department of DVL, attended National symposium on “An update on antimicrobial agents and their uses” conducted by Department of Microbiology on 15.06.2016.

Dr.VishnuTeja, Dr.Reema Thomas, Dr.Chinmayee, Dr.Anugraha, Dr.Prassana Venkatesh, Dr.SruthiRajendiran, Dr.Zeeshan, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended, TNOA Mid Year conference, ‘Ponvizhi’ on 30.01.2016.

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Dr.Anugraha, Dr.Prassana Venkatesh, Dr.Aditya, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended ‘Glacoma Essence & Essentials’on 03.01.2016 held at Mahathma Eye Hospital,Trichy.

Dr.VishnuTeja, Dr.Reema Thomas, Dr.Chinmayee, Dr.AshwinSegi, Dr.Memota,Dr.Anugraha, Dr.Prassana Venkatesh, Dr.Abhinay, Dr.Aditya, Dr.Sruthi, Dr.Zeeshan, Dr.Sindhuja, Dr.Komal, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended ‘Skills Transfer Oculoplasty’ on 22.01.2016.

Dr.Zeeshan, Ophthalmology Postgraduate student attended AIOS from 24.02.2016 to 28.02.2016.

Dr.VinuTeja, Dr.Reema Thomas, Dr.Chinmayee, Dr.AshwinSegi,Dr.Memota, Dr.Anugraha Dr.Prassana Venkatesh, Dr.Abhinay, Dr.Aditya, Dr.SruthiRajendiran, Dr.Zeeshan, Dr.Sindhuja, Dr.KomalOphthalmology Postgraduate students attended POA meet on 06.03.2016 titled, ‘An Eye on Eye’.

Dr.Reema, Dr.AshwinSegi, Dr.Memota, Dr.Anugraha, Dr.Adit ya, Dr.Zeeshan,Dr.S ruthiRajandiran, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended Oculoplasty festival CME, PIMS on 09.01.2016.

Dr.VishnuTeja, Dr.Reema Thomas, Dr.Chinmayee, Dr.AshwinS egi, Dr.Memota, Dr.Anugraha, Dr.PrassanaVenkatesh, Dr.Abhinay, Dr.Aditya, Dr.SruthiRajendiran, Dr.Zeeshan, Dr.Sindhuja, Dr.Komal, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended GLAUCOS 2016 Glaucoma CME, conducted

by Department Of Ophthalmology MGMC &RI on 20.03.2016.

Dr,Zeeshan, Dr.Abhinay, Dr.Sruthi, Dr.Komal, Dr.Sindhuja, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attended POA on 29.05.16.

18.06.16 at Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Puducherry Ms. JenithaJohnsi P, Mr. Bhuvaneswar D and Mr. Noble Prince, Master of Science, Medical Microbiology students, 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.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY Orientation program for PGs The Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, participated in the orientation program for 1st year PG students at Sri SathyaSai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, on 30.06.2016.

Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, &Dr. Sunayana C, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, conducted workshops on “Doctorpatient communication” & “Professional communication and teamwork in health care settings” for the benefit of the PG students. Dr. Sunayana delivered a lecture titled “Mental health & wellbeing of PG residents”.

Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, participated in the development of content & resources for this program.

▶▶ UG Students NEWS DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE Winners of Quiz Competition The department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology is proud to announce that the students R.Pratyush, SreePriyanka&SaiSaranya (IV SEM) from MGMCRI

Dr.PrassanaVenkatesh, Dr.Anugraha, Dr. SruthiVaishali, Dr.Vasanth, Dr.Anudeep, Dr.Shaji, Dr.Senthil, Dr.Paresh, Dr.Aditya, Dr.AshwinSegi, Ophthalmology Postgraduate students attendeda CME at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry on 18.06.16.

Dr.Vishnu and Dr.Vinodm, ENT postgraduates, attended “Live Endoscopic Ear Surgery” on SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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secured 2nd Place in Intercollegiate Quiz Competition in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology “JUSTITIA 16” organized by Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College, Pondicherry on 30.06.2016.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE A workshop on“Entrustable Professional Activity” A workshop on“Entrustable Professional Activity” for postgraduates was conducted on 9th June, 2016 at MGMC&RI. Dr. Karthikeyan, Professor, dept of ENT, MGMC&RI was the resource person for the workshop.

Quiz Competition A quiz programme for MBBS students was organized on the event of World Health Day on 7th April 2016. The quiz program was conducted simultaneously in various medical colleges throughout the country, in collaboration with the IAPSM chapters of the respective states.

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Quiz Competition Dr. J. Shanmugam in collaboration with Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute organized a Quiz Program in Medical Microbiology inviting Medical colleges in Puducherry. The organizing committee members were

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Dr. Shanmugam J, Emeritus Professor, Dr. Umadevi S, Professor, Dr.Pramodhini S, Associate Professor, Dr. Pravin Charles M.V, Assistant Professor and Dr. Valentina Y, Tutor, Department of Microbiology. Five Medical colleges from Puducherry state took part in this Med Micro Quiz2016 held on 29.04.2016. Each team consisted of 3 students (One each from 2nd, 3rd and 4th year MBBS). There were six rounds- 4 routine question rounds, one visual round and one rapid fire questions. Three prizes were awarded for the best answered teams. Besides merit certificates, cash prizes were also given - Rs.3000, Rs,2250& Rs.1500,respectively for the first, second and third places. The first prize went to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Centre, the second prize to Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital and the third prize to Sri Venketeshwara Medical College and Research Institute.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY Poster competition The Pharmacovigilance unit of MGMCRI, Puducherry organized a poster competition for the medical undergraduates on 9th May, 2016 to create awareness among the students about the significance of Adverse drug reaction reporting. The theme for the competition was “Lets join together for safer medicines” with the following sub- titles – ‘ADR Reporting Importance’, ‘How to Report ADR &to whom?’ and ‘Our role in ADR reporting.’

Students participated with great enthusiasm and came up with bright ideas. Students were instructed to participate individually or as a team. Totally there were 13 teams with 26 participants. The posters were judged by Dr. Krishnan, HOD, Department of DVL and Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Department of Pediatrics and their valuable comments on each poster was also obtained. Cash prize of Rs 5000/- was awarded for those teams who secured first three places.1st prize (Rs.2500) – was shared by Ms. Sweadha A & Ms. Thannushree AB, 2nd prize(Rs.1500) – was won by Mr. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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SakthiRamnath, 3rd prize(Rs.1000) – was shared by Mr. R. Samraja, Miss. G. Miruthula& Mr. R. Punith Jain. The department has planned to display these posters in our hospital to make a constant reminder for the clinicians and other health care professionals in the hospital to report all types of ADR and safeguard patients from harmful medications.

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Best Students awards

The event has attracted participants from medical colleges in and around Puducherry such as Jipmer, PIMS, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and IGMCRI.

For the year 2014-2015, Department of Pharmacologydistributed prizes under various categories for the medical students in the SAF Meeting conducted on 20th May 2016, iat the Ground floor Lecture Hall, College Block, MGMCRI.Award for the “Best student of the year”, 2014-2015 was given to Miss. K. ManasaSaraswathy, Award for the “Best All Rounder”, 2014-2015 was given to Mr. K. Sakthivel, Award for the “Best Attendance”, 2014-2016 was given to Miss. C. Seethala and the Award for the “Consolation Prize for the Best Attendance” was given to Mr. K.G.Mahesh, Miss. V. YaminiPrabhu and Miss. D. SaravanaPriya.

The campus of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI) is abuzz with sporting and cultural events with SPECTRA 2K16, an inter-medical collegiate fest, getting underway here.

On day one, medicos were out to prove they were no push-over when it came to sports and games. The cricket teams from MGMCRI, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College were selected for the next round in the Super Six cricket match. In the prelims of throw ball match, the teams from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences were judged winners. Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, won the preliminary round of the football match.

If they missed out in sports, the PIMS contingent made a strong showing in the Fine Arts section, bagging the first two spots in sketching. The hosts went one better bagging all the three prizes in painting, nail art and wealth out of waste contests.

It is not all sports and cultural though with quiz contests to pick brains and an ex-tempore oratory contest where participants have to think on their feet.

In the Literature and Debate segment, the quizzers from PIMS trumped the competition in the medical quiz MEDMASTERS conducted by Scientific Academic Forum with MGMCRI settling for runners up and Jipmer finishing in third spot.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY Communication skills workshops Communication skills workshops were conducted for MBBS 4th semester students by Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Dr. Sunayana C, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, on 19.04.2016, 26.04.2016, 31.05.2016 and on 07.06.2016.

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A high point after the solo singing and solo dance in the evening was the live music show by the ‘Nenjukkulle’ sensation Shakthisree Gopalan and Sathya Prakash, play back singer. According to the organisers, the various events have attracted more than 3,500 footfalls.

An equally action-packed day awaits participants on the concluding day on Saturday with the final rounds of Futsal, Throw ball, Volley ball, Table tennis and Tattoo art, Eat – A – Thon, Fish out of water and Cine Quiz. In all SPECTRA 2016 was a treat for all. - STUDENTS FOREVER Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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services DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE During the period of April- June, 2016, the Department of Community Medicine organized 12 community health camps at various underserved areas benefitting nearly 1500 people among which more than 250 cases were referred to MGMCRI for further management. During the same period, nearly 1000 patients were covered through our weekly extension OP services conducted in Embalam and Kuruvinattham (MSSRF Village Knowledge Centres), SOS Children’s Village in Pillaiyarkuppam and HelpAge India in Thamaraikulam, Cuddalore. The Department of Community Medicine organised 13 community health awareness programmes in various places in Cuddalore and Pondicherry district. More than 400 peoples were educated and benefited through these awareness programmes.

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▶▶ “DUCT PHILANTHROPY AWARDS-2016” MGMCRI is sensitive and committed to the welfare of the community. The services provided by the institute in the floodaffected areas in Dec 2015 were recognized and rewarded by the Doctors United Charitable Trust with “DUCT PHILANTHROPY AWARDS-2016” under the highest category “THE HIPPOCRATES AWARD”. The award was received by Prof. M Ravishankar, Dean , Faculty of Medicine, MGMCRI. This award was given in the appreciation for the OUTSTANDING MEDICAL COLLEGE that has made enormous contribution in the field of philanthropy with exemplary patient care regardless of the financial status of the patient.

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DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY Dr. Parthasarathy, Associate Professor, Dr. Chandan Paul, Dr. FernazBasha, Dr. Daniel Rajadurai, Dr. Mammen Phillip Varghese, Dr. Tina Mary Thomas, Dr. Surya, Dr. Indu, Postgraduates, Department of Anaesthesiology participated circumcision camp at Parangipettai from 02.05.2016 to 06.05.2016.

Dr. DewanRoshan Singh, Associate Professor, Dr. Antony John Charles, Assistant Professor, Dr.Ramsesh Manohar, Dr. Arjun Ashok, Postgraduates, Department of Anaesthesiology participated circumcision camp at MGMCRI, on 25.05.2016.

DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Department of Ophthalmology conducted 24 eye camps from January to June. Number of screened cases were 1906 for Jan- June2016 , out of which number of Operatedcases were 147. They also conducted 50 General camps.

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS Department of Orthopaedics conducted Bone Marrow Density camp at Ground floor F- block Orthopaedics OPD on 27.6.2016 and the total number of beneficiaries were 42.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY Mr.Vasanthan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiologydelivered lecture in “Diabetes Mellitus Awareness Programme” conducted by Thiruvalluvar College, Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore

Ophthalmology, Department of Orthopedics and for the Nursing Staffs, MGMCRI.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY Interns (CRRI) conducted a mental health awareness program at Anganwadi, Seliamedu, Pondicherry, under the guidance of Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, on 23.04.2016.Interns (CRRI) conducted a mental health awareness program at Anganwadi, Kudiyiruppupalayam, Pondicherry, under the guidance of Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, on 10.05.2016.

A mental health awareness program on anxiety disorders, was conducted by interns (CRRI), with the support of the Department of Psychiatry, in Kurviyathoppu Anganwadi, Seliamedu, Pondicherry, on 25.06.2016. Twentywomen & five school children attended this program. The interns enlightened the audience about various types of anxiety disorders, signs and symptoms, myths about anxiety disorders and treatment options. The program ended with an interactive session with Dr. Abu Backer, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY On Behalf of the Pharmacovigilance Unit, Department of Pharmacology, an awareness campaign is being conducted for the clinicians and staff nurses. From April to June this campaign was conducted in the Department of SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Medical college and research institute ▶▶ reSEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP PUBLICATIONS: Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Failure to achieve reduction in the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus among men who have sex with men: A worrisome global concern. Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS. 2016;37(1):88-89.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Thank you for saving my life: Blood donation matters. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016;21(1):13.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Elder abuse: Working together to ensure healthy, meaningful and dignified life. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences.

2016;21(1):23.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Aiming to eliminate Onchocerciasis from the African and Latin American nations: The World Health Organization.

Environmental Disease. 2016;1(1):31-32.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. How can we minimize the health related consequences of El Niño on millions of people worldwide? Sifa Medical Journal.

2016;3(2):54-55.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ending child marriage: Battling for a girl’s right to choose. Primary Healthcare: Open Access. 2016;6(1):e114.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Zika virus disease outbreaks in the American region in 2015 – 2016.

Sifa Medical Journal. 2016;3(2):56-57.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. 2015 MERS-CoV infection outbreak in Korea: Deficiencies in the health system. Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice. 2016;2(1):31-33.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization appeals to international stakeholders to streamline the management of healthcare waste. Sifa Medical Journal. 2016;3(2):58-59.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Millennium development goal target to reverse the global malaria incidence accomplished: The ground reality and what next? Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.

2016;9(3):141-142.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization introduces a new digital tool to address the unmet needs for family planning among postpartum women. Sifa Medical Journal. 2016;3(2):60-61.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. A comprehensive approach to minimize the aftereffects of disability on health standards in low resource settings.

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.

2016;9(3):211-212.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Strengthening the quality of household water treatment products on a global scale: World Health Organization.

Journal of Earth, Environment and Health Sciences.

2016;2(1):39-40.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Dementia in middle- and low-income nations: A public health priority.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016;21(1):5.

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Mid-term assessment of the decade of action for road safety: Progress made, yet at a slow rate. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 2016;20(5):312-313.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Recommending measures to address the public health concern of neglected tropical diseases. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2015;1(3):173-175.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Enormous need to improve the global measles vaccination coverage: World Health Organization. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2016;2(2):109-110.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Envisaging the adoption of framework to globally eliminate rabies:

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Addressing the adverse consequences of disability on health status in rural settings. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.

2016;7(2):319-321.

Shrivastava SR, Krishnan S, Shrivastava PS. Responding to the challenge of autism spectrum disorder in low resource settings. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.

2016;7(3):472-473.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Bridging the epilepsy treatment gap in low and middle income nations. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.

2016;7(3):475-476.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Alarming global estimates of Herpes simplex-1: A lot needs to be done from the public health dimension. Journal of Medical Society. 2016;30(2):126-127.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Friendly vaccination: Responding effectively to the vaccine associated iatrogenic pain on a global scale. Journal of Medical Society.

2016;30(2):130-131.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Striving forward towards malaria elimination and the necessity to be persistent in our efforts. Healthcare in Low-resource Settings. 2016;4(1):5755.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization releases estimates of foodborne diseases for the very first time: An opportunity for the national program managers. International Journal of Health System and Disaster Management. 2016;4(2):71-72.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Strengthening the health care delivery system to respond to the health needs of the migrant population: European nations’ perspective. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2016;3(3):240-241.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization advocates for a healthy diet for all: Global perspective. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016;21(1):44.

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Addressing the ever neglected sexual and reproductive health needs of women living with HIV. Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine. 2016;2(1):56-57.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Reduction in global maternal mortality ratio far from expectation: So what next? Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine. 2016;2(1):58-59.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Preventing nonsmokers from being exposed to secondhand smoke: Global perspective. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2016;7:78.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Physical inactivity and development of diabetes: An association worth to be explored. Biology and Medicine (Aligarh).

2016;8(4):e124.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Standardizing the assessment and management protocol of critically ill under-five children: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):215-216.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Standardized management of Zika virus infection during pregnancy. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.

2016;9(4):217-218.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Working together to accomplish gender equality in health: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):286-287.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the World Health Organization call for ensuring accessibility to antiretroviral therapy for all. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):288-289.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Implementing universal minimal standards to counter the challenge of gender-based violence in emergencies.

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.

2016;9(4):289-290.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Safe Childbirth Checklist: A simple tool to encourage best practices by skilled attendants. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):290-291.

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Emphasizing the need to achieve universal health coverage worldwide. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.

2016;9(4):292-293.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Childhood tuberculosis: Administering child-friendly tuberculosis medicines in the right dosage universally. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):293-294.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Breastfeeding and strengthening of the economy: Offering merits beyond nutrition. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016;9(4):298-299.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Expanding the surveillance for the gonococcal resistance. Community Acquired Infection. 2016;3(2):67-68.

Farook AK, Ilangovan G, Ravi R, Farook AS, Magudeeswaran PK. Role of Multiplanar Reconstruction Imaging and Three-dimensional Computed Tomography Imaging in Diagnosing Cranial and Facial Fractures. Int J Sci Stud 2016;4(1):239-243.

Farook AK, Kandru LA, Elangovan V, Farook AS, Magudeeswaran PK. Diagnostic Evaluation of Articular Cartilage of the Knee Joint: Value of Adding T2 Mapping Sequence to a Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol. Int J Sci Stud 2016;4(2):233-236.

Glad Mohesh MI, Jyotsna Srinath, Rajeev K, Sundaramurthy A. A cross sectional survey on knowledge, attitude and practices of health care professionals towards tobacco control in south India. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences, 2016, 5, 4:67-71.

T. Rajini Samuel, Ilanchezian, Balaji Rajagopalan .Application of Modified Henderson Equation in ABG Interpretation. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 37(2), March – April 2016; Article No. 30, Pages: 169-177

Raju, S., Chinnakkannu, K., Sunderayan, R., & Puttaswamy, M. K. (2015). Rotational landmarks of the distal femur in Indian population: A MRI-based study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 10, 186.

R. Vanaja and J.Mercy Jasmine. Antioxidant activity of Phytoformulation I, a polyherbal formulation, on hyperlipidemic wistar rats.Biomedicine: 2016; 36(I):109-116.

Sundarajan.T,Swayam Jothi S,Jayaprasad,J, HemaPriya J,MalavikaJ(2016). Radio-Ulnar Synstosis.IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical sciences (IOSR-JDMS).15 ,1(X) 69-71.

T. Rajini Samuel, Manjula Devi, Shanthi, Balaji Rajagopalan .Is red blood cell distribution width (RDW) A novel renal biomarker for diabetic complications ? Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 37(2), March – April 2016; Article No. 29, Pages: 163-168.

Jacob Jesurun RS, Lavakumar S. “Nephroprotective effect of ethanolic extract of Abutilon indicum root in Gentamicin induced acute renal failure in wistar albino rats”. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol.2016; 5(3): 841-45.

Anita .M, mathivanthani.p , ramya.k, vijay.M at all, assessment of bacterial contamination on contact lens among medicos; International journal of pharma research and health sciences ; VOLEME 4(3),2016,PAGE.1160-1165.

Anita.M., Hamapriya.J ,mathivanthani.P ,ramya.K , monisha DM., a study on effectiveness of sweet orange against bacterial wound isolates ,international journal of plant ,animal and environmental sciences ; 2016. volem-6 issue 3 Prasanna S, Roy P, Sriram R, Grover N, Pandit P and Kulkarni MA. Comparison of E-test and Colorimetric Micro Broth Dilution Method for Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Candida Isolates. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 2016; 5(5): 194-204.

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Kurhekar P, Kumar SM, Sampath D.; Comparative evaluation of intrathecal morphine and intrathecal dexmedetomidine in patients undergoing gynaecological surgeries under spinal anaesthesia: A prospective randomised double blind study; Indian J Anaesth 2016;60:382-7.

Harshavardhan B, Anandapadmanabhan J, Himabindu T (2016, Apr 17). Intestinal Ascariasis. URL: http:// www.eurorad.org/case.php?id=13583 DOI: 10.1594/ EURORAD/CASE.13583 Abdul Khader Farook, Gurubharath Ilangovan, Rajesh Ravi, Abubacker Sulaiman Farook, Praveen Kumar Magudeeswaran. (April 2016). Role of Multiplanar Recontruction Imaging and Three dimensional computed tomography imaging in diagnosing cranial and facial SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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fractures. International Journal of Scientific Study, April 2016;(4)1. DOI:10.17354/ijss/2016/224.

Balaganesan H, Ilangovan G, Tirumalasetty H, Jayajothi A, Venkataraman S; Solitary choroid plexus lipoma evaluation by computed tomography with review of literature. IAIM, 2016; 3(5): 127-132.

Anandapadmananbhan J, Gurubharath I, Himabindu T, Harshavardhan B; Improving accuracy of ultrasonography in diagnosing acute appendicitis with an additional imaging technique to imaging protocol. Sch. J. App. Med. Sci. (SJAMS), 2016; 4(5A): 1467 - 1470 .

Shruti Prabhat Hegde, Vijay Kautilya D, Ravi. Study of prognostic indicators in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome undergoing cataract surgery. International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery. 2016 July;5(3): 0001-0005.

D.D. Barman, V.K. Nair.G “Post-mortem Examination:Combining conventional autopsy technique with virtual autopsy - Concerted effort by the departments of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology and Radiology .Annals of SBV Jan-June 2016; Vol: 5(1):76-78.

Hemanathan Guhanandam, Revathishree Rajamani, Naseem Noorunisa, Manimaran Durairaj. Expression of cytokeratin 19 and Thyroperoxidase in relation to morphological features in non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions of thyroid.JCDR.2016 Jun;10(6):EC01-EC03.

▶▶ ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Awards and Recognitions Dr.J.Mohanasundaram, Dean ,SSSMCRI participated and was one the jury for the poster session held as part

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.

Dr. Vijaya Kumar Nair .G, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Forensic Medicine presented a scientific paper titled, “Crime scene Investigation” on 26th May 2016 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.

Participation in Scientific Events 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. 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.

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.

Dr.A.Jamal Mohamed, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, attended Micro Teaching Training Session at SSSMC&RI on 25.03.16.

of the International Convention on World Homeopathy Day, 2016 held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 9th & 10th April 2016.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Pre / Para clinical HOD’s meeting was held on 19.04.2016 in the Dean room – College Block.

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

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, Pondicherr y and attended 4th Chennai advanced wound care conference conducted by TRAMP trust between 18th and 19th June 1016 at Residency towers, Chennai.

The department of Orthopedics organized the CME on Common Orthopedic Ailments after age 60 on 9th Feb

Theme: Close the immunization gap Immunization Week was observed in the Thiruporur UHTC by the Department of Community Medicine in the last week of the April month. A health talk was given to all the women coming to the centre with children in the under-five year age group, and they were explained about the importance of immunizing their child against vaccine-preventable diseases.

World No Tobacco Day – 31.05.2016 Theme: Get ready for plain packaging No Tobacco Day was observed in both Sembakkam RHTC and Thiruporur UHTC with the help of CRRIs’ posted in the Department of Community Medicine. A role play was organized in both the centers to depict the side effects of consuming tobacco in any form and an interactive session was conducted for clearing the doubts of the beneficiaries.

World Blood Donation Day – 14.06.2016 Theme: Blood connects us all A rally was organized by the Department of Community Medicine in the field practice area of Sembakkam RHTC to create awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and its role in saving human lives. Dr. Gopinath, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was present for the rally and guided the Medical Officer RHTC, CRRIs and the paramedical staff.

Scientific Society Meeting – 28th April 2016 Dr.Sridhar, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology welcomed the gathering. The scientific session began with an Interesting case presentation of

World Immunization Week Observation – 24.04.2016 – 30.04.2016

Quarterly Academic Audit at SSSMCRI 2016. Invited guest lecture was delivered during the occasion

by Prof.S.Karunakaran and Prof. S.Shanmugasundaram delivered lectures related to the topic.

World Astham Day – 03.05.2016

▶▶ OUT REACH ACTIVITIES World Health Day – 07.04.2016 Theme: Halt the rise: Beat Diabetes World Health Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 07th April, 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk and role-play was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. The health talk and role play was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of the Medical Officer, and patients were counseled regarding the importance of periodic blood sugar estimation, adherence to therapy, and role of self-care in preventing the progression of the disease.

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Post Graduate News Post Graduate orientation program was held in the month of May 2016 under the Chairmanship of Smt.Gowri Rajagopalan.

World Astham Day was conducted by the department of TBCD on 03.05.2016 where eminent talks related to the topic and competitions for students were held.

Outreach Camps The Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 39 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.

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N . Ve n k a t a d r i , Prof & HOD, Dept of Pharmacology gave a guest lecture to the II yr UG students of MGMCRI, Pondicherry; on the topic ‘How to learn and remember’ on 25.05.16

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CRRI Scientific Forum was conducted on 15th April 2016 at the 4th floor seminar hall in the hospital block. The following presentations were done. Congenital CytoMegalo Virus infection presenting as CP by S.Nivethitha-Dept of Paediatrics, RectoVaginal Fistula by Pramika-Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Binocular Diplopia by Varun Kumar-Dept of Ophthalmology,Vascular Parkinsonism

by Bastina Jenoffia-Dept of General Medicine. About 50 faculty members and 80 interns took part in the programme

The Department of Physiology conducted a quiz programme, QUEST 2016, for the first MBBS students of the batch 2015- 2016 on 30.4. 2016. A Preliminary round was first held on the 7th of April 2016 and the top twelve students were selected for the finals. The twelve students were divided into 4 teams of 3 members each by lots. Our respected Dean, kindly consented to give away the prizes and certificates to the participants where, Baskara Amsath Raja. R, Abi Karthika. P, Sinduja. S were 48

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materials) for treating edentulous patients( protocol) Cochrane database of systemic reviews 2016:6:1-16

Publications Yashwant VA, Arayambath B. Proximal Stripping and the apprehension to implement it in Contemporary Orthodontics: A Review. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews 2016;2(12):18-21 Hanumanth S, Murali PS. Non extraction treatment of dental class II malocclusion in adolescent patient using fixed functional appliance. Annals of Dental Specialty 2016;4(2):54-56 Babu KP, Keerthi VN, Madathody D, Prasanna AL, Gopinath V, Kumar MS, Kumar AN. Evaluating the Surface Characteristics of Stainless Steel, TMA, Timolium and Titanium-niobium Wires: an in vivo Scanning Electron Microscopy. J.Contemp Dent Pract.2016;17(5):372-376.

Paavai Illango, Arulpari Mahalingam, Harinath Parthasarathy, Vineela Katam Reddy, Venkat Subba Reddy.

Evaluation of TLR2 and 4 in Chronic Periodontitis. JCDR 2016;10(6):ZC86-ZC89.

Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, Arunima Chauhan, S Sakthi Devi, Hemanth Kumar, Pratibha Mishra. School Based Intervention Programme on Gingival Health of 10-12 Years Old Government Aided School Children of Basavangudi in Bangalore City – A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2016;7(2):72-80.

Lavanya Priya KP, Premlal KR, Krishnaraj R, Murugan R, Jaikumar S. Wound healing activity of methanolic extract of Waltheria indica root against burn wound model in rats.

International Journal of Innovative Drug Discovery. 2016; 6 (2): 75 – 77.

Latha M, Premlal KR, Lavanya Priya KP, Sengottuvelu S. Invitro and Invivo Antiasthmatic Activity of Ethanolic Bark Extract of Symplocos racemosa. Sch. Acad. J. Biosci.

2016; 4 (5): 444 – 447.

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Ramesh Venkatesan, Mohan Naveen, Ravi Teja, Shankar Paulindraraj, Sai K Vallabhaneni, Selva B Arumugam.

Psychosocial Effects of Fractured Anterior Teeth among Rural Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2016 Apr-Jun; 9(2):128–130.

Nawaz KK, Santham Krishnamurthy, Selvabalaji, N Nazriya. Riga fede disease- A case report. JMSCR 2016;4(6):89-91.

Nawaz KK, Santham Krishnamurthy, Selvabalaji, N Nazriya. Capillary hemangioma of the hard palate – a case report. European journal of biomedial and pharmaceuial sciences2016;3(7):1-3.

BOOK Dr.Vishwanath Rangdhol, Prof and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology have contributed the Chapter Titled Systemic disorders and their clinical implications in “Textbook of Oral Medicine Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology”. (ISBN: 9788131237991).

▶▶ ACADEMIC INITIATIVES Guest lecture: Dr. Srinivasan, Professor, Dept. of prosthodontics, has been awarded for delivering a Lecture and hand on training “Citation and reference management of transcript writing”,

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competition at the International day of Yoga Celebrations 2016 held at SBV University, Puducherry on 20.6.2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Awards:

Officiation as chairperson: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Presentation in Conference/ CDE: 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.

Participation in Conference /CDE: 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.

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. 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.

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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

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 Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. K.R. Premlal, Reader, attended the lecture “Music therapy for health & wellbeing” Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya, conducted by SAF-IGIDS on 04.05.16.

Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Tutor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. John Baliah, Senior Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi & Lecturer, & Dr. Muneer, Tutor Participated in World no Dr. E. Gayathri Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturers, Dr P.S. tobacco rally on 31.05.16 organized by Department of Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr. Shivasakthy.M, Reader, Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Department of prosthodontics Dept of periodontics Sciences, SBV, Puducherry. attended the CME on “Ethical aspects of biomedical research” held at IGMCR & I, Puducherry on 12.4.2016.

Dr. Sathyanarayanan, Prof & Head Department of Cons and Endo, Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & Head, Dr. Dr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD, Dr. Jananni &Dr. Pratebha, Professor,Dr. Jananni & Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturers, Dept of Periodontics, Senior Lecturers, Dept of Periodontics Dr. Sanguida.A, participated in the “International Symposium on Reader, Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Regeneration” held at Rajas Dental College, Kanyakumari Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Dr. on 15.4.2016.

Suganya, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, & Microbiology, Dr Vandana, Reader Dr .John Baliah, Professor, Dr. K.R. Premlal, Reader, Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Dr. Sivasankari Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Senior Lecturer, Dr. Sivaramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, Medicine and Radiology, Dr. Manoharan, Prof & Head, Dr Dr. Suganya, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Subhalakshmi, Tutor, Varsha, Professor, Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dr. Rajkumar, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have senior lecturer, Dr. Balaji, senior lecturer, Department of attended the “Interprofessional Workshop on Basics of Prosthodontics, Dr. R. Sathyanarayanan Professor, Dr, Immunohistochemistry” conducted by the Department of V. Yuvaraj Professor, & Dr. Nithin Joseph Jude, Senior 52

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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.

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.

▶▶ Miscellany Dr. S A Mohammed Ali, senior lecturer, Department of prosthodontics, has been awarded Certificate for completing CAD CAM course theory and hands on training for 80 hours duration at Indian dental academy, Hyderabad, between 24.04.16 and 1.05.16.

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.

Dr. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of prosthodontics has been awarded Certificate for completing an online non- credit course “Learning how to learn: powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects” authorized by University of California, San Diego and Offered through Coursera, on 19.06.16

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.

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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.

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.

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World Autism Day In commemoration of “World Autism Awareness Day “, 20 children with Autism spectrum disorder from Satya Special School were invited to Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS on 07.04.16. 18 children with ASD, 5 care takers and 10 parents assembled in the Department Seminar hall. A Short welcome speech with the objectives of the Program was delivered by Dr. Ramesh V. Health education and awareness talk was delivered by Dr. A. Selva Balaji. Children were screened and Treated by the Postgraduate students. Gifts in the form of crayons and toothbrush/paste kit were distributed to the children.

World health day program for Transgenders Department of Public Health Dentistry, Alumini Association (GUILD) of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidhyapeeth University and Sagodarargal Community of Oriented Health Development (SCOHD) jointly organized “World health day program for Transgenders” on “Hepatitis B Vaccination, oral health, Diabetes & wellbeing” on 9.04.16. The salient features of the program are, 65 transgenders participated in the program, they were vaccinated with Hepatitis B vaccine; Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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Workshop on “Interdisciplinary workshop on the Basics of Immunohistochemistry” on 19th April 2016. The resource person included were Mr. S. K. Doss Director, Sales and Marketing, Mr. Jijo Jeevans, Technical Assistant, Mr. Keshav - Technical Assistant, Mr. Thirugnanam- Technical Assistant from Pathnsitu Biotechnologies Ltd. Around 41 delegates from different colleges participated in the prrogram. There was a lecture on Introduction to basics of Immuno Histochemistry, Trouble shootings in IHC by Mr. S. K Doss followed by hands on workshop.

presence of Prof. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dean and Prof.

Dr.Saravanakumar, Vice Principal. The target audience were students (Ugs, Pgs, Interns) and faculties of IGIDS. There were five presentations, Reactive gingival lesions – A case series by Dr. Kavya.L; Non- healing ulcers at the lateral border of the tongue – A case series by Dr. Juhi Jahan; Bite mark analysis using adobe photoshop software

by Dr.Santosh Palla; Oral Leukoplakia – Is biopsy at initial appointment dire? by Dr.Dhanraj; Mosquito’s ( A to Z ) ---an environmental awareness attempt by Dr.Abdul Khader. The session was moderated by Dr. Santha Devy, Prof and head, Department of Oral Pathology. Certificates were presented to the participants at the end of the presentations by Dr.Saravana Kumar.

Music therapy The Scientific and Academic Forum of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences conducted a program “Music

Dental Education External Consultancy

Clinical Society Meeting - April The clinical society meet for the month of April 2016 was done by the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology alumni of the Dental college as a part of their Philanthropy activity. The program was co-ordinated by the GUILD association and Mrs. Sheethal Nayak, Director SCOHD Society.

therapy for health and wellbeing” on 04.05.16 for the undergraduates, postgraduates and faculty. Dr.Sumathi Sundar and the team from CMTER, SBV spoke on

Interprofessional Workshop on Basics of Immunohistochemistry The Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has conducted an “Interprofessional Workshop on Basics of Immunohistochemistry” on 19.04.16. The Department

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The 5th “Training of Trainers” program (4 day module) & the first external consultancy program of the Dental Education Unit of IGIDS was conducted for the faculty of Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu on 13-06-2016, 14-06-16, 23-06-2016 & 24/06/16. The DEU members were split into group of five to conduct the two sessions. Group one includes Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dr. Saravana Kumar, Dr. Shivasakthy,

on 30.04.16. It was held in Lecture hall no: 3, MGMCRI block. The session was organized by Dr. Nithin Jude, Senior Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in the

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by Dr. Shivasakthy. This was followed by the lectures on “Taxonomy” by Dr. Carounanidy Usha, “Specific learning Outcomes” by Dr.Vikneshan. The post lunch session was on “Lesson plan” by Dr. Saravana Kumar. The participants were asked to prepare lesson plans and were announced award for best lesson plan.

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It was held in Lecture hall no: 3, MGMCRI block. The session was organized by Dr. Priyadharshini V, Senior Lecturer, Periodontology in the presence of Vice Principal, Prof. Saravana Kumar. The target audience were students

Day 2 (14/06/16): The first lecture was on ‘Large group teaching & Classroom discipline” by Dr. Saravana Kumar followed by lectures on “Small group teaching & Chairside teaching’ by Dr. Carounanidy Usha, ‘Teaching and Learning media, Mobile technology and web 2’ by Dr. Jananni & “Introduction to Microteaching” by Dr. Vikneshan. The post lunch session was on “Students needing additional curricular & Psychological support (SNACS/ SNAPS)”

by Dr. Shivasakthy.

Day 3 (23/06/16): The group dispersed to four different halls for the microteaching practice sessions supervised by

Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Dr. Manoharan , Dr. Prateba, Dr. Senthil & Dr. Sanguida. This was followed by the lecture on ‘Principles and practice of evaluation” by Dr. Prateba & ‘Written exam, Question paper setting & blue print”

by Dr. Manoharan.

Day 4 (24/06/16) started with the lecture on SOLO taxonomy Dr.Carounanidy Usha followed by the lecture on “Oral exams” by Dr. Sanguida, “OSCE/OSPE” by Dr. Senthil & “Curriculum development” by Dr. Carounanidy Usha. Post lunch, post test & broken square game were conducted followed by distribution of certificates to participants. The program feedback & individual feedback for every lecture were also obtained. The facilitators were given a small memento as a token of appreciation. The DEU team presented a memento emphasizing the importance of training of trainers through a Thirukkural.

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(Ugs, Pgs, Interns) and faculties of IGIDS. There were four presentations on the topic, Perio-Esthetics -An overview - Dr.Priyadharshini; Multiple teeth recession –Management – Dr.Arvina; Single tooth recession – Management – Dr.Shahinas; Management of shallow vestibule and inadequate width of attached gingiva - Dr. Arun Varghese. The session was moderated by Dr. R. Saravana Kumar, Prof and head, Department of

graduate students conducted oral screening and delivered health education talk regarding oral hygiene measures. The feedback obtained from the college was excellent.

school & school teachers training program on oral health were also provided in this project.

Report on Himalayan Dental Project

Indian Dental Association, Puducherry Branch in association with Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences organized “World No Tobacco Day” Road Rally on 31.05.16. The

A Team of 5 faculties (Dr.Senthil, Dr.Selvabalaji, Dr.Karthikeyan, Dr.Ramesh, Dr.Tamil Murali Krishnan) volunteered the Himalayan Dental Project at Leh, Ladakh,

J & k from 1st July to 15th July 2016 for the 2nd time.

The team worked at Lamdon Dental Clinic to provide Incremental Dental Care for Lamdon group of schools run

by Tibet Dynasty. The salient features of project are:Letter of Agreement was signed with the project director Mr. Bill Kite for yearly participation in the Himalayan Dental Project by a team of experienced faculties from the institute; Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir recognized the team of dentist from IGIDS & issued a govt. order to provide dental services at Himalayan Dental Project; The school management invited the team from IGIDS as special guest for Dalai Lama’s birthday celebration at school presided by a Rimpochee from Tibet; Oral Health

Periodontology. The session was open for discussion after the end of each presentation. Certificates were presented to the participants at the end of the presentations by Vice Principal Dr. Saravanakumar.

▶▶ OUTREACH ACTIVITIES The Department of Periodontics organized “screening camp on 13.4.2016 at Adithya catering college, Anna nagar, Puducherry. The team comprising ofDr. Saravanakumar, Prof & HOD,Dr. Jananni & Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturers, Dr.Ahila, Dr.Ugha Bharathi & Dr. Minu, Post SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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road rally was organized to create awareness of tobacco related problems among general public with focus on this year theme “Get Ready for Plain Packing”. In this road rally more than 200 volunteers consists of dentists, dental students and transgenders from Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Gorimedu, State Office National Oral health Program & Sahodaran Community for Oriented Health Development participated in this rally to create awareness among public on Tobacco related Oral & General health problems.

The road rally was inaugurated by Dean Dr. Carounanidy Usha of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Secretary Dr.Ravishankar and President Dr.Arun Prasad rao from Indian Dental Association, Puducherry branch. The Road rally started at Anna statute and ended at Gandhi statute in the beach via Nehru Street. In this Road Rally the volunteers carried placards, emphasizing the importance of plain packing.

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▶▶ LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS Appointments Dr.Senthil.M is appointed as officer in-charge of IPR cell, SBV university.

▶▶ STUDENT AND ALUMNI POST GRADUATE NEWS Awards:

Dr Annamary Kattakayam, post graduate won the PEDO MASTER AWARD for the showcase presentation held in Saveetha Dental College between 29.04.16 and 30.04.16.

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Dr. Arun Varghese.V.T, attended conference in the “International Symposium on Regeneration” held at Rajas Dental College, Kanyakumari on 14.4.16.

fixed prosthesis- An invitro study’ at 18th IPS national PG Convention conducted by vydehi institute of dental science, bengaluru between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16.

Dr. Uma Devi, III year post graduate student, Dr. Satheesh Kumar. K, II year post graduate student, Dr. Uma Maheswari. G, II year post graduate student, Dr. Aroumougam. A, II year post graduate student from the 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.

Dr.Bejoy, Dr. Soumu presented a paper on the topic ‘ An evaluation of loss of accuracy in transfer of occulusal contacts and disocclusion from patients to programmed semi adjustable articulator and virtual articulator’ 18th IPS national PG Convention conducted by vydehi institute of dental science, bengaluru between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16.

Dr.Sudhagar III Year Post Graduate presented paper in “Show Case 2016” Titled” Management of ICDAS Using Gold Foil Restoration”: A Case Report (My First Experience DFG); Dr.Shouvik II Year Post Graduate Presented Paper titled Management of Avulsed Permanent Tooth Using international Association of Dental Traumatalogy Guidelines: A Case Report on 29.04.16 and 30.04.16 at Saveetha dental college, Chennai.

Dr. Arun Varghese.V.T was awarded second prize in essay competition as part of International day of yoga celebrations held at SBV University, Puducherry on 21.6.16.

Presentation and participation: Dr.Jeyagopika II Year,Dr.Sudhagar, Dr.Renju IIIrd Post Graduates attended 17th IACDE - IES Pg convention from 1.4.16 to 3.4.16 at Peoples dental academy, Bhopal.

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Educational trip to the “Pasteur Institute of India” at Coonoor.

The Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology had organised an Educational trip for III year B.D.S. to the “Pasteur Institute of India” at Coonoor on 23.05.16 to provide an added inspiring experience regarding

Field Visit – Final BDS students - The Department of Public Health Dentistry had organized a Field visit at Siruwani water treatment plant, Coimbatore as part of the environmental syllabus for final BDS students on 02-052016. Two faculties and 72 students had visited the plant, which had rapid sand filtration unit.

Dr. Samundeeswari was awarded by Indian Prosthodontic Society for securing first mark in Prosthodontic exam in

Dr.Kavya.L, I year post graduate Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended Hepatitis B Vaccination camp for Transgenders at Sahodaran Community hall Puducherry on 18.5.16 Dr. Shouvik, Dr.Vijayaraja, Post Graduates, Department of Cons and Endo, attended 2nd National Workshop on PCR Techniques at CIDRF, MGMCRI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry on 25.05.16

Dr. Arvina.R was awarded first prize in essay competition as part of Yoga Fest celebrations held at SBV University, Puducherry son 25.5.16.

▶▶ UNDERGRADUATE NEWS

Mr. Ramakrishnan, Chief Technical Assistant and Dr. Shibani Barmanth, Chief Medical Officer comprehended on the history of the foundation of the institute, the current activities of the Institute, the vaccines produced and the regulations along with a glimpse of vaccination protocol along with handout regarding facts on rabies vaccine.

Dr. Satheesh Kumar. K, II year post graduate student, Dr. Uma Maheswari. G, II year post graduate student, Dr. Aroumougam. A, II year post graduate student from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have attended the National Symposium on “An Update on Antimicrobial Agents and their Uses” conducted by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute on 15.06.16.

final BDS at CME on comprehensive prosthodontic review, 23.04.16 at Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital. the application of Microbiology and Pathology. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, NewDelhi. Dr. Sivaramakrishnan. M, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Suganya. R, Senior Lecturer along with Dr. Uma Maheswari. G, II year

Dr.Annie Sharon, CRRI Dept of Public Health Dentistry had conducted a study on “Oral Health Status of Coal Miners in an Industrial Township”, Neyveli. She received

post graduate student, Dr. Aroumougam. A, II year post graduate student from the department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology accompanied 82 III year B.D.S. students.

a short internship at the Neyveli lignite corporation Health Centre for this purpose and completed the study successfully and submitted the report.

Third year PG’s attended 18th Indian Prosthodontic Society National Postgraduate convention at Vydehi Institute of dental science Bangalore between 24.06.16 and 26.06.16.

Dr. Devameena dinesh, Dr. amuthavalli presented a paper on the topic ‘ A comparative evaluation of dimension stability and accuracy of two new extended pour irreversible hydrocolloid with silicone as final impression material for SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Jan-April 2016;9(1): 34-36 .

PUBLICATIONS S.Lavanya. Effectiveness of Nursing Care on Postnatal Mothers immediately after the delivery.International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing(I JOPNN).2016:2(1):.5-10.

C.Geetha. Knowledge on Occupational hazards and the practice of using protective devices among the workers of plastic package industry, Puducherry, India.

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research.April 2016;7(4):10502-04.

KripaAngeline.A ,S.Nirmala,Renuka.K. A study to assess the effectiveness of Music Therapy on Hypertension among teachers in selected schools at Puducherry.

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research.May 2016;7(5):10858-61.

P.Rajalakshmy. Optimization of coconut butter prepared by incorporating peanut butter and diary butter.Journal of Advanced Research in Food Science Nutrition.May 2016;2(1).

S.Lavanya,B.Anitha. A study to assess the Effectiveness of Beetroot Juice among adults with hypertension at selected rural area in Puducherry. Indian journal of Advanced Nursing. Jan-March 2016;II (1):97-105.

Deepa Varghese, M.Annie Annal. A study on assessment of change in knowledge after administration of an informational module on gestational diabetes mellitus and its prevention of complications among antenatal women in MGMC&RI, Puducherry. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.

Jan-April 2016;9(1):7-9.

Jinu Abraham, Renuka K, M.Anbu. A study to assess the quality of life among patients with coronary artery diseases.

Pondicherry Journal of NursingJan-April 2016;9(1):17-19 .

Parvathy.O.G ,Kamalam.S, Elavarasi.R. A study to assess the effectiveness of ivy gourd (cocciniaindica) in reduction of blood glucose level among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Pillayarkuppam Area, Puducherry.

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JayanthiRajendran. Abnormal cholesterol uptake rate of leucocytes reflecting metabolic aberration in noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus with ischemic heart disease patients. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Jan-April 2016;9(1):27-33 .

Poongodi V. A study to assess the knowledge regarding post operative care among Primigravida mothers undergoing caesarean section in selected hospital. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Jan-April 2016;9(1): 37-39 .

Prabavathy.S. OTHELLO Syndrome.Pondicherry Journal of Nursing.Jan-April 2016;9(1):44-46 .

M. F. Kingsly Kishore Coumar , Renuka .K. A Study to assess the effect of Intra -Dialytic Stretching exercise on muscle strength (pain) among patients undergoing hemodialysis in a selected Hospital at Puducherry. Indian Journal of Advanced Nursing.Jan-March 2016;II(1):82-87.

▶▶ ACADEMIC INITIATIVES Award 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.

Recognitions Texilla American University has recognized Dr. Renuka .K as an evaluator for student’s contextual projects from April 2016.

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”

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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 .

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.

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.

Scientific Participations

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.

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. 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.

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 .

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.

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. 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.

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.

▶▶ SCIENTIFIC ACADEMIC FORUM (SAF) Community Health Nursing -25.06.15 Scientific Presentations 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” SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Department of Community Health Nursing hosted the Scientific Academic Forum focusing on “Eat Healthy; Beat Diabetes”on 22.04.16. The Forum started with the Quiz Programme for Third Year B.Sc (N) Students on the theme. Dr.S.Karthi, MD, Asst. Prof, Dept of General Medicine, MGMC & RI was the guest speaker of the day. who highlighted the Diet that controls and prevents Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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Diabetes .Mrs. Bamalakshmi.V, Asso. Prof, deliberated on “Role of Community Health Nurse in Prevention and Control of Diabetes Mellitus”.

Mind Mapping for SNACS A workshop on Mind Mapping for Students Needing Additional Curricular Support (SNACS) was organized for the B.Sc Nursing I & II Year students on 24.06.2016 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at MEU, MGMCRI. Principal of KGNC Dr.Renuka.K rendered the felicitation address. Dr. Stephenraj. P, Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan was the Guest Speaker of the day who highlighted on the importance of “Mind Mapping for SNACS”. Mrs.Rama Sr.Student Welfare Officer, SBV also felicitated the gathering.

Medical Surgical Nursing- 24.06.16 In commemoration of World Blood Donation Day the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing hosted the Scientific Academic Forum on 24.06. 2016. The theme of the year was“Blood connects us all”. The programme started with an extempore for III year B.Sc (N) on the topics focusing the theme. The shovel of the forum was the guest talk on the topic “Blood Connects Us All” Guest Speaker: Dr.S.Jayanthi, Project Director, Pondicherry AIDS Control Society Puducherry, who threw a light on voluntary blood donation. At the end of the session, certificates were distributed to the prize winners.

The lectures covered nursing perspectives in implementing OSPE & OSCE in KGNC.The lecture was followed by an interactive open house discussion. The guest speakers were honored with memento.

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As a part of the Mind Mapping, Dr. Stephenraj. P deliberated mind mapping techniques and conducted various activities like small group discussion (5 Nos in a group), drawing Mind Mapping & writing test was conducted for improving the concentration of the students. Students performed all the activities very enthusiastically. Oral feedbackwas obtained from the students. They found it to be highly beneficial and they thanked for the opportunity provided. They said that it helped them to erase their fears out of their mind and they gained confidence to face the forthcoming university exams.

Anganwadi Training Programme Mr.Ramaprabhu.Z, Asst.Prof. from Dept. of Community Health Nursing, KGNC organized a training programme to the Anganwadi workers regarding “First Aid Measures” on 31.06.16 at Anganwadi centre, Gunamangalam village, Cuddalore.

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Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell jointly organized a guest lecture on “OSPE & OSCE” which was conducted on 14.05.2016 between 9.30and 11.30 am, at First Floor, Lecture Hall, MEU. The Guest Speakers were Prof. Dr .G. Muthamil Selvi, Principal, Vinayaka Mission College of Nursing, Puducherry and Prof. Mahalakshmi. V. N. Vice- Principal (Curriculum), MGMCRI, deliberated on OSPE & OSCE respectively. 

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Ms. Jayapradha.D II year M.Sc (N) student department of OBG nursing underwent training programme in Srishti Hospital (The first test tube center in Puducherry) from 20.06.16 to 01.07.16 (2weeks).

Value Added Lecture: The Student Nurses Association of KGNC organized a value added guest lecture on ‘A to Z about Zikavirus’ byDr.Praveen, Asst Prof, Dept of Microbiology, MGMCRIon 07.05.2016.

▶▶ APPOINTMENTS Ms.V.SuganyaLecturer/Tutor, Dept. of Child Health Nursing joined on 02.05.16.

▶▶ OUT REACH PROGRAMS World Environmental Day In commemoration of World Environmental Day, the Essay Competition was organized on 10.06.2016 by Department of Community Health Nursing, KGNC. The topics focused on the different aspects of Environmental Health – Namely viz: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Zero Tolerance for illegal wildlife trade and Clean and Healthy Environment. The Essays were evaluated by Prof. Sumathy, HOD, Department of Child Health Nursing, KGNC and Dr. RajkumarPatil, Asso. Prof, Dept of Community Medicine, MGMCRI.The winners, Ms.Priyadarshini, Ms.Nandhini and Ms. Journaforc.J, were awarded with certificates.

The Literary club of KGNC motivated and prepared the student to participate in the various competitions organized

by CYTER in commemoration of International Yoga Day on 26.05.2016 and bagged several prizes bringing fame to KGNC.

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and were certified as BLS provider by American Heart Association. Mrs. Manopriya, Asst Prof, Dept Of Medical Surgical Nursing underwent American Heart Association certified Basic Life Support Providers training course in state of the art Simulation lab, SBV, MGMCRI on 09.05.2016.

LEARNING BLS Training - Eighty nine, IV year B.Sc Nursing studentsof KGNC underwentBLS training programfrom 16.06.16 to 12.07.16 in batches with 7 members in state of the art simulation lab of MGMCRI. They had theory classes, hands on training skill session, were evaluated SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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International Drug Abuse Day

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

International Drug Abuse Day was celebrated on 25.06.16 from 9am to 1pm at Indira Gandhi Square to New Bus Stand, Puducherry. The Department of Mental Health Nursing, KGNC joined hands with Bharatha Matha Deaddiction Centre. The day was made eventful by conducting the rally.

NSS volunteers of KGNC unit actively took part in the “Enabled Pondy Mission” and mobilized all the disabled people towards polling booth in order to achieve 100% polling during the general election of Puducherry legislative assembly held on16.05.16.

Our volunteers were highly appreciated by Mr.P.Jawahar, IAS, District Electoral Officer, Puducherry.

The event commenced with a grand welcome by Mr.GopalPillai, Chairman, Mother Trust, Bharatha Matha Deaddiction Centre, Puducherry. The Honourable Chief Minister, Thiru. V. Narayanaswamy, Thiru. Kandhaswamy and Thiru. Siva, MLA graced the occasion.

Rally was flagged by our honourable Chief Minister, Thiru. V. Narayanaswamy, of Puducherry. Under the guidance of the faculty members, M.Sc (N) II year and B.Sc (N) III year students ralliedusing theme based placards, face paintings, pamphlet distribution and mike announcements,from IG square, to new bus stand Puducherry. Faculty members and students from various colleges of nursing in Puducherry also participated in the rally.Our students actively participated and won prizes in various competitions like Essay, Elocution and Painting.

Prizes for the students were distributed by Thiru. Siva, MLA (Orleanpet), Puducherry.

natal ward, MGMC RI, Puducherry on 11.04.2016.

Ms.Jayapradha.S, M.Sc (N) II Year Student gave an elaborate health talk to the mothers on postnatal care and clarified their queries.

YOUTH RED CROSS Active and enthusiastic volunteers of KGNC Youth Red Cross staged a traditional art Villupattu on Organ Donation to General Public, Gunamangalam Village, Cuddalore in commemoration of world organ day on 30.06.16. The message through the villupattu reached the minds of nearly 40 beneficiaries.

Government of Puducherry celebrated International yoga day on 21.06.16. As per the direction of honorable Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry a mega yoga event was held at seashore of Puducherry on 21.06.16. Our volunteers actively took part in this event and demonstrated various asana for creating awareness among the public in Puducherry seashore.

Kamal Raj, B.Sc(N) I Year B.Sc (N), - I & II prize. Essay competition Ms.Joanofarc. B.Sc(N), II Year- II prize. Quiz competition Ms. M Aripriya, Ms. Joanofarc. I & Ms. P Rajam, II Year, B.Sc (N), - II prize and Ms.Mary Catherine DE, MrHemachandiran & MsSivapriya, B.Sc(N) II Year - III prize. Cultural, Mr. M Arunraj, Ms. P Barathi & Ms. Malathi A & Mr. Muthukumaran - I Year, B.Sc (N), -II prize. Ms. Kruba and Ms. P Barathi got III prize.

SNA GENERAL BODY MEETING: The SNA General Body Meeting was held on 07.05.2016 at ground floor lecture hall, MGMCRI. After the general proceedings of the meeting and value added lecture by Dr. Praveen, Asst Prof, Dept of Microbiology, MGMCRI on ‘A to Z about Zika virus’, the students were appreciated with certificate for active and enthusiastic participation in various intercollegiate competitions.

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▶▶ STUDENTS AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS Awards for Extra/ Co Curricular Activities Mr. K.Hemachandiran , II year B.Sc (N), Ms.A.Veronica III year B.Sc (N), and Ms.R.KayalvizhiIII Year B.Sc(N) won the I, II, III prize respectively in the Extempore held on commemoration of world blood donation day in the SAF hosted by dept. of MSN on 24.06. 2016.

The Kasturbians through Literary club of KGNC participated in various competition organized by CYTER in commemoration of International Yoga Day on 26.05.2016 and bagged several prizes which is as follows.Poster competition Mr P. Gowtham &Mr A

SNA election was held on 29.06.2016 among B. Sc (N) I, II, & III year students for the new office bearers. The following students were elected based on the polling results.Vice President - Mr M. Venkat Raj, III year B.Sc (N), Secretary - Ms S. Nandhini, III year B.Sc (N), Cultural Secretary- Ms W. Stella Mary, III year B.Sc (N), Asst Cultural Secretary- Ms K. Kalaimathy, II year B.Sc (N),Educational Secretary - Ms M. Aripriya, II year B.Sc (N), Asst Educational Secretary - Mr V.C. Nanda Cumar, II year B.Sc (N), Treasurer– Mr S. Manikandan, II year B.Sc (N), Asst Treasurer- Mr S. Arun Kumar, II year B.Sc (N), Sports Secretary- Mr R. SangeethaRajan III year B.Sc (N) and Asst Sports Secretary- Mr E. Aravinth Raj, II year B.Sc (N)- Congratulations to New Office Bearers!

OFF CAMPUS INTERVIEW: Final Year B.Sc (N) Students attended the Off – Campus Interview held at Apollo Information Center on 13.6.16.

The selection process for the students was based on written test and oral interview. 21 students out of 32 got placement in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. Chronicle team KGNC registers a hearty congratulations to the students.

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of Demyelination Disorders” on 05.05.2016. With the E-blessings of our Chairman, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, SBV the Integrated Teaching Program was inaugurated

by Dr.Renuka.K, Principal/HOD Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, KGNC. The symposium consisted of the deliberations of the following speakers, Dr.S.Jayanthi, M.Sc (Medical Anatomy),Tutor, Dept. of Anatomy, MGMCRI , Mr.Vasanthan, M.Sc, Physiology, Asst Professor, Dept. of Physiology, MGMCRI, Dr.A.N.Uma, MSc, M.Phil, Ph D (Medical Genetics), Asst Professor, Genetic unit, Dept. of Anatomy, MGMCRI, Dr.G.Kandhakumari, M.Sc, PhD, Asst Professor in Microbiology, KGNC Mrs.R.Jayanthi, M.Sc, M.Phil, Asst. Professor in Biochemistry, KGNC. Dr. S.TSakthiSuganya,M.D(GeneralMedicine),Asst.Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, MGMCRI, Ms. M.Anbu, M.Sc (Nursing), Lecturer, KGNC, Mr.V.Velkumar, MPT, Physiotherapist, MGMCRI, and Mrs.P.Rajalaksmi, M.Sc (Food science and Nutrition), Lecturer, KGNC. The symposium gave a broad view on the holistic approach of “Holistic Approach of Demyelination Disorders” which was very informative and comprehensive, starting from anatomy to nursing care for the student fraternity. The students gave an enthusiastic response for this collaborative

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presentation, which was evident through the feedback and post test score.

▶▶ OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Dr .Renuka .K, Principal of KGNC , attended a meeting convened for all principals of private colleges with the Lt.Governor of Puducherry KIREN BEDI IPS to discuss on the issue regarding prevention of adolescent crime , provision of career guidance to the students and the participation of institution in international yoga day & international youth day on 10.06.16.

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▶▶ SBV AHEAD Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics Training The series of workshop was conducted by the Department of Research and Allied Health Sciences on “Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics”. The session commenced on04.02.2016 and with 17 week sessions, came to an end on 01.06.2016. The resource person for the 17 week modules were, Dr.K.R.Sethuraman, Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dr.K.A.Narayan, Dr.Partha Nandi, Dr.G.Ezhumalai, Mr.A.Lokeshmaran, Dr.Manimekalai, Dr.Adithan, Dr.Shanmugam and Dr.Adkoli. A valedictory function was held with the Vice-Chancellor of SBV University presiding over the function on 01.06.2016.The welcome address was given by the course co-coordinator,Dr.G.Ezhumalai, Sr. Statistician & Research consultant of SBV University.

The overview of the programme was narrated by Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan, Dean Research & AHS. Dr.K.A.Narayan, Professor, Community Medicine presented consolidated “online feedback” given by the participants in a power point presentation. The participants gave their views about the training programme and gave suggestions to improve. The respected Vice-Chancellor gave his valuable remarks and distributed the certificates to the 16 successful participants who completed the course.The 16 participants are,Dr.Sithananda Kumar @ Venkatesan.R, ENT, Dr.S.S.Bakshi ENT, Dr.IndubalaMaurya, Anaes, Dr.Gayatri Mishra, Anaes, Dr.Antony John Charles.S, Anaes, Dr.Shashidara, Psychiatry, Dr.Vani.P.C, Anatomy, Dr.AnithaNancy.T, Anatomy, Dr.Arthi, Anatomy, Dr.Praveena, Anatomy, Dr.VivekShrihari, Gen.Surgery, Dr.SathishBabu.M, Bio-chem, Dr.Reeta.R, Bio-chem, Dr.Bhavani. K, Pathology, Dr.JeetendraBehera, OGBY and Dr.Sobana.R, Physiology.The valedictory function ended with the vote of thanks voiced by Mr.Lokeshmaran, Assistant Professor (Statistics).

▶▶ CENTER FOR YOGA THERAPY EDUCATION &RESEARCH IMPORTANCE OF CYTER: Under the benevolent leadership of our Hon Prime Minister Sri NarendraModiji, himself a practicing Yogi, the Government of India and its Ministry of Health & Family Welfare are currently promoting Yoga and other indigenous systems of health strongly through Ministry of AYUSH. It is a matter of pride that our Deputy Director, YogacharyaDrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani is serving on Scientific Advisory Committee of the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) as well as the National Committee of Experts for International Day of Yoga celebrations of Ministry of AYUSH. The work of CYTER and the name of SBVU has become popular worldwide and it has been suggested that CYTER be projected as a nodal centre to train medical educators and administrators for setting up such integrative health centers in our country. We can proudly state that it is only in the supportive and innovative milieu of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth that the holistic art and science of Yoga, our cultural heritage, has been able to reach both the classes and the masses of our society optimally, effectively and holistically. We thank our Chairman, Vice Chairman, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Dean AHS as well as all members of the management and administration for their support at all times.

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Yoga Therapist. Qualified Yoga instructors are imparting the schedules daily from 9 am to 4.30 pm. Individualised and group Yoga therapy sessions are being conducted for various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal and psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback from participants. Yoga therapy and lifestyle consultations are offered daily as part of Basic, Superior, Complete Cardiac and Deluxe Health Check packages of Master Heath Check-up in the Corporate Services Wing of the hospital since October 2013. We are also offering non-therapeutic general sessions for faculty, staff and students of SBVU from 6 to 7am and 4.30 to 5.30pm on all working days.

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YOGA EDUCATION: Our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) is one of the innovative courses in the world as it is offered through a medical institution and brings together the ancient wisdom of Yoga with the evidence based approach of modern medicine. The course is conducted by experienced faculties who have Yoga and modern medical training as well as a wealth of therapeutic and research experience with more than 200 publications to their credit. Two batches of students have graduated from our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) and we are very proud that they are the first set of Yoga Therapists graduating from a modern medical university. Currently eight students are undergoing the course enthusiastically and the new batch is expected to join in July/August. Inspired by the success of this course, and to provide a new pathway for the aspiring healers across health profession, it has been decided to start a credit based program of Certificate Coursesin Yoga Therapy, PGDYT and M. Phil Yoga Therapy. PhD program will also be initiated soon. The major highlight of the new programs is adoption of Credit Based Choice System (CBCS) recommended by the NAAC and UGC as a major reform in higher education. As a corollary to this system, a competency based approach has been proposed for the new programs.

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YOGA RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS: CYTER has published 49 papers and 15 abstracts on immediate, short and long term, health enhancing benefits of such training and therapeutic programmes. We are currently studying effects of different Yoga techniques such as asanas, pranayamas and relaxation in different groups of patients and normal volunteers. CYTER’s virtual presence on the net has been receiving many favourable reviews and more than sixty educational videos made by the CYTER team are available on www.youtube.com/ user/CYTER2010. CYTER’s FACEBOOK page at www. facebook.com/cyter.mgmcri has more than 1400 likes and is very interactive with articles and Yoga tidbits and regular updates.

Publications: A. Souvenirs of CMEs (1) : Souvenir of the National Seminar and CME on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education”.

International Day of Yoga celebrations. CYTER, MGMCRI, Puducherry. 19-21, June 2016.

B. Chapters in books (1): Sovik R, Bhavanani AB. History, Philosophy, and Practice of Yoga. In: Sat BirKhalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, Timothy McCall, and Shirley Telles editors. The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care. East Lothian, UK: Handspring Pub Ltd ; 2016. p 17-29.

C. Published papers (5) : 1. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and Cardiovascular Health: Exploring Possible Benefits and Postulated Mechanisms. SM J Cardiovasc Dis. 2016; 1(1):1003.

2. Madanmohan. Why introduce yoga in medical curriculum? Souvenir of the National Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education. SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016.

Pg 46-47.

3. Bhavanani AB. Integrating yoga and modern medical science. Souvenir of the National Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education. SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016. Pg 48-55.

4. Bhavanani AB. Yoga as a therapy in modern medical settings. Souvenir of the National Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education. SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016.

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5. Bhavanani AB. Simple yoga practices for health professionals.Souvenir of the National Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education.

SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016. Pg 74-86.

D. Published abstracts (1): Bhavanani AB. Power of Pranayama. Abstracts of the International Conference on Yoga for Body and Beyond.

Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. New Delhi. 22-23 June 2016. pg 20.

Dr. B Rajalakshmi, Department of AYUSH, PondicherryExternal Expert Dr. J Mohanakrishnan, Physiotherapist JIPMER, External Expert Dr. AnandaBalayogiBhavanani, Deputy Director CYTER Dr. MeenaRamanathan, Coordinator CYTER, Member Secretary

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DrMeena was an invited speaker for the National Workshop on Yoga: “Be Healthy, Be Divine” conducted

by Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University on 9 April 2016 at Chennai. The event was organized by Department of Yoga, TNPESU. She presented a lecturedemonstration on the topic “Therapeutic potentials of Yoga”.

Director: Prof. Madanmohan Deputy Director: Yogacharya Dr.AnandaBalayogiBhavanani Coordinator-cum-Yoga Therapist: Yogachemmal Dr. MeenaRamanathan Lecturer: Yogachemmal G Dayanidy Yoga Instructors: Danushapnadeesh

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▶▶ EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS / ADJUNCT FACULTY YogachariniMeenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Director ICYER, Pondicherry Sri SubodhTiwari, CEO, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla Dr BR Sharma, Principal GS College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama DrKausthubDesikachar, CEO, Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation, Chennai DrArpan Bhatt, HOD, Swasthavrutta , Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar DrSatishPhatak, Medical Consultant, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.

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Poster release function for Yoga Fest and IDY 2016 was organized at University Conference Hall on 15 April 2016. The event was graced by our Vice Chancellor Prof KR Sethuraman, Dean (Research and AHS) Prof N Ananthakrishnan, Registrar Prof AR Srinivasan along with DrManonmani Dep. Reg (Student affairs), Prof BV Adkoli, Smt Rama, and Sri SV Iyer president of Pondicherry Senior Citizen Welfare Association, coordinators of medical, dental and nursing colleges and CYTER team members.

A detailed article appeared in The Hindu on 16 April.

DrAnanda was invited to Canada and USA as consultant to conduct Yoga and Yoga therapy program at Montreal between 20-24 April and then at Kripalu in USA from 24 April to 1st May 2016. In Montreal he presented an invited talk for 110 students and faculty of the Vanier College on 22 April, and for 35 Yoga teachers and enthusiast at YOGNAT studio on 23rd. He led a Yoga education and experiential retreat with 25 participants at the ErmitageSteCroix, on the Lake of Two Mountains, in Montreal. All the events were well received and the work of CYTER and SBV was highlighted.

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Dean Ornish program, Karen Clarke with her program for multiple scleroses and the team of Allen Wilkens and Terry Roth Schaff with their work on neurological Yoga therapy. He also interacted with Dr Robert Saper of Boston University Centre for Integrative Medicine and Dr Baxter Bell who is a leading Yoga therapist and medical doctor dealing with geriatric issues. The IYT program is run by Joseph Le Page who is a pioneer in Yoga Therapy since the past 3 decades. CYTER is honored to be associated with their work and have their appreciation for our work in Pondicherry.

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In his Yoga Fest oration, Prof KR Sethuraman expressed the need for health professionals to look towards salutogenesis, an understanding of the internal and external factors that induce health rather than merely mechanically focusing on pathogenesis of disease. "Human beings are flawed as they are always susceptible to disease. Yet, some stay healthy even in the worst of conditions. This is because they have a sense of coherence within themselves, find meaning in their lives and hence are more at ease with their lives" said he.

Yoga is an ancient system that enables us to create positive environments both within ourselves as well as in the surrounding environment. This harmonious and dynamic balance between the internal and external worlds produces health and wellbeing and healing starts to occur rather than merely managing with symptomatic cures routinely given out by health professionals.

DrAnanda conducted interactive workshop on “Empowering Women through Yoga” in the Seminar on Holistic Health organized by Indian Woman’s Network at Hotel Adithi on 17 June 2016.

▶▶ SBV YOGA FEST 2016 As per guidelines issued by UGC and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India the International Day of Yoga 2016 was celebrated at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in a grand manner from 19-21 June 2016. As a prelude to this event, SBV YOGA FEST was celebrated on 25-26 May 2016 to create awareness of Yoga amongst the university student community. SBV Yoga Fest 2016 got off to a colourful start at MGMC&RI on 25 May 2016 with its inauguration by the respected Vice Chancellor of Sri BalajiVidyapeeth Prof KR Sethuraman in the presence of the Dean (Research and AHS) Prof N Ananthakrishnan and Deans of the medical, dental and nursing faculties of the deemed university. More than 250 medical, dental and nursing students as well as faculty members and invited guests are participating in the two day event that has been organized on 25 and 26 May 2016 as a prelude to the International Day of Yoga to be celebrated worldwide on 21 June 2016.

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In his felicitation address, Prof N Ananthakrishnan, the Dean of Research and Allied Health Sciences in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth elucidated the steps being taken by Ministry of AYUSH and UGC to facilitate the integration of Yoga and traditional systems of healing in modern medical and paramedical education. Yoga should be part of all courses as it is our gift to the world and has the potential to be an integrative modality of healing working in tandem with modern medicine.

SBV has been a forerunner in this integration of the old and the new as for the past six years Yoga therapy and music therapy have been brought into the hospital services for benefits of the patients and post graduate programs are running successfully. He announced that SBV will soon also have doctoral programs in these fields as the Government of India is willing to administratively and financially support international students who wish to do such programs in Indian universities.

Prof AR Srinivasan, Registrar SBV sang a beautiful poetic benediction on the occasion praying for success of the International Day of Yoga worldwide. His heartfelt rendition in the Raga Desh touched everyone and created a sense of deep calm and peace from within.

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talk. He explained the traditional and modern aspects of lifestyle and expressed the need for individuals to take up responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. Smt Rama, Senior Student Welfare Officer in the university explained the mind and body connections strengthened by Yoga. She gave an overview of the energy matrix of seven Chakras that power the human being from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head and introduced five important Yoga practices for health and wellbeing.

Dr. Madhavan, Director, Vivekananda Institute of Yoga Therapy and his team of five young students from Karur gave a spellbinding presentation of advanced Asanas (Yuva yoga). The entire audience was awe struck by the astonishing display of skill by the young demonstrators who bent, turned and twisted their bodies into all sorts of impossible positions by virtue of great practice and agility.

Each and every one of the students performed the different postures to near perfection and this enthused the audience who gave them a long ovation at the end of the session.

Earlier the CYTER team gave a detailed presentation of the Common Yoga Protocol being practiced daily at CYTER for mass demonstration on 21 June 2016 at the Pondicherry Beach front. Yogachemmal G Dayanidy, Lecturer CYTER explained the CYP practices while the Yoga instructors SmtSarulatha and Sri Dhanushapnadeesh gave an excellent demonstration of all the techniques.

The final session of the day was on the "Power of Pranayama" by DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani, Deputy Director CYTER. This interactive session saw involvement form the entire audience who were led through different Pranayama techniques including Sukha, Chandra Nadi, Surya Nadi and Pranava Pranayama. Everyone enjoyed the releasing technique of "shake and throw" with the NasargaMukhaBhastrika thus letting go of all their tensions and stresses in a conscious manner. "Pranayama as a therapy is relatively safe, cost effective and only needs you and your positive self effort to strive for wellness", said he.

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In the afternoon an essay competition was held on "Yoga and salutogenesis" as well as the preliminary round of the Yoga quiz to select finalists for the event on 26 May. Events on Day-2 of the SBV Yoga fest included Yoga poster competition at 9am, Yoga Quiz at 10am and Yoga cultural from 11.30am at CYTER Yoga hall. The second day of SBV Yoga fest started with a poster competition where the students presented their colourful and meaningful posters depicting concepts of Yoga and wellness, lifestyle, power of Pranayama and Yoga and salutogenesis.

The jury members were Prof Madanmohan, Dr M Madhavan of Karur and YogachariniDevasenaBhavanani of ICYER and YoganjaliNatyalayam. In a tough fight featuring 17 competitors P Gowtham of KGNC bagged first prize followed by J John Shibin of IGIDs and A Kamalraj of KGNC in second and third places.

In the Yoga essay competition, the judges DrVanajaVaithiyanathan of Jothi Eye Care and DrNaliniSrinivasan of YoganjaliNatyalayam had a tough time deciding the winner out of 41 entries as all submissions were all of an excellent standard. DrArvina R of IGIDS bagged the first prize for her excellent essay on Yoga and salutogenesis while Joanofarc I of KGNC and Anupriya B of IGIDS bagged second and third prizes respectively.

The Yoga Quiz had 11 teams with three members each entering the event and after two rounds of elimination through MCQ method the top six teams were selected to participate in the final round conducted by Yogachemmal G Dayanidy of CYTER. It was an amazing time as all teams vied for top honours with rapid answers flying fast and clear through the many rounds of questions. The team of V Bharanippriyaa, T Khadija Tamim and NiloferKan of IGIDS won the Yoga Quiz beating out all the other five teams by a huge margin. The team from KGNC consisting of M Ari Priya, I Joanofarc and P Rajam came a credible second.

The final event of the day was the Yoga Cultural event and the KGNC team of M Arun Raj, P Barathy and A Malathi won over not only their fellow competitors but also the hearts of the judges and audience with their spectacular performance. Their depiction of the Shiva Tandava with Yogasanas and the subsequent calming down of the strident energies into peaceful co-existence was depicted with grace and artistry. Judges for this event were Yogacharya O Gangadharan of Pondicherry Yogasana Association and YogachariniDevasena of YoganjaliNatyalayam.

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The valedictory function and prize distribution was held from 3pm and Prof AR Srinivasan, Registrar of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth was chief guest.

Other dignitaries present on the occasion included DrManonmaniRavichandran, Deputy Registrar (Students) of SBV, YogachariniDevasenaBhavanani, DrNaliniSrinivasan and DrVanajaVaithiyanathan.

Prof AR Srinivasan expressed his happiness at the wonderful participation from all the students and suggested they develop their Yogic talents further through the multifaceted activities of CYTER including PG courses.

DrVanajaVaithiyanathan narrated the benefits she has felt through the practice of Yoga and expressed her desire that all medical and paramedical students undergo Yoga training to make them better human beings and greater healers. DrMadanmohan, Director of CYTER summed up the multiple events conducted during the SBV Yoga Fest and motivated the students to continue their practice of Yoga and develop a greater understanding of this great art and science of humanity.

The excellent work done by the IDY coordinators of IGIDS and KGNC DrKarthikeyan and MsSangeeta was highly commended by DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani who then proposed a vote of thanks and the two day festival concluded with the Shanti Mantra for world peace.

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the event last year with multifaceted activities from 21 to 26 June 2015. This year too it celebrated the 2nd International Day of Yoga with numerous events from 19 - 21 June 2016.

As per guidelines issued by UGC and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the International Day of Yoga 2016 was celebrated from 19-21 June 2016 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University accredited with “A” grade by NAAC), Pondicherry in a grand manner. As a prelude, CYTER had also organized the SBV YOGA FEST, a two day Yoga and cultural event for medical, dental and nursing students of SBV on 25 & 26 May 2016 to create awareness about Yoga.

Multifaceted activities organized by CYTER from 19-21 June included a workshop on “Silver Yoga” for senior citizens, mass performance of the Common Yoga Protocol, Yogasana competitions and demonstrations and a National Seminar and CME on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education”.

A public awareness programme and Workshop on “Silver Yoga” was conducted from 9 am to 12 noon on 19 June at St Patricks’ HS School in association with HelpAge India and Pondicherry Senior Citizen’s Association. More than 100 senior citizens and members of the general public participated enthusiastically in the workshop conducted by the CYTER team led by YogachemmalDrMeenaRamanathan. Dr V Muthu, President of Puduvai Tamil Sangam was the Chief Guest.

Various Yoga practices for health and wellbeing were delineated and demonstrated for the benefit of elders in our local community.

DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani coordinated the event with the Department of Tourism, Govt of Pondicherry.

All inmates and caring sisters enjoyed the fun filled session and expressed their feelings of happiness and wellbeing after the session.

On June 20, Yogasana competitions were conducted at MGMCRI for students of all constituent colleges of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. More than 50 students participated and demonstrated their skills in five different Yogasanas of which three were compulsory and two were of their own choice. The nursing students were especially enthusiastic and showcased great skill as they have been receiving regular training at CYTER, thanks to the efforts of the Principal and administration of the Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College. Faculty and staff members from the medical, nursing and dental fraternity skillfully participated in a demonstration event. Top ten participants received “Best Demonstrator” awards. The daylong event was conducted with the support of Pondicherry Yogasana Association and esteemed members of the jury included Yogachemmal C Shanmugam, YogachemmalSmtLalithaShanmugam, Yogachemmal E Gajendiran, YogachemmalSenthilkumar, Yogachemmal S Govindarajan and SmtLatha.

A special interactive programme was also conducted in the afternoon for elderly inmates of the Hospice of St Cluny, Pondicherry.

Report on the IDY 2016 celebrations organized from 19 to 21 June 2016 by the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute under auspices of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry.

On June 21, from 6 to 8 am CYTER team as well as staff and students from SBV participated in the Mass Performance of the AYUSH Common Yoga Protocol at the Pondicherry Beach Promenade. The event was widely covered by me dia and was a grand success.

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Latest guidelines of UGC, MCI and other councils recommend introduction of Yoga for students. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is one of the first to comply with these guidelines and through CYTER provides regular yoga training to medical, dental and nursing students of its constituent colleges. The world renowned AmmajiYogachariniMeenakshi Devi Bhavanani of ICYER - Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry and eminent physiologistyogi Prof RL Bijlani of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, New Delhi sanctified the daylong event.

The program began with a thought provoking talk on “Integrating Yoga & Ayurveda in clinical practice:

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From 9 am to 5.30 pm a National Seminar and CME was held at MGMCRI on “Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education”. This event was organized by CYTER in collaboration with Department of Physiology, MGMCRI and Department of Tourism, Govt of Puducherry. It featured invited talks, lecture demonstrations by eminent experts as well as an evocative panel discussion on “Strategies for Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education”. This seminar is of great importance as it is imperative that medical, dental and paramedical students receive a positive introduction to Yoga and its therapeutic potential during their formative years.

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an experiential perspective” by Dr. Madhavan, Director of the Vivekananda Institute of Yoga Therapy, Karur, Tamil Nadu with an excellent demonstration of advanced asanas by his student Miss Mariyayi, an International Yoga Sport Champion.

The CME was inaugurated by Ammaji in presence of Prof RL Bijlani and Mr. Mounissamy, Director of Tourism, Govt. of Puducherry. The function was presided over by Prof N Ananthakrishnan, Dean Research and Allied Health Sciences of SBV and felicitated by Prof Ravishankar, Dean of MGMCRI and Prof AR Srinivasan, Registrar SBV. Prof Madanmohan, the organizing chairman welcomed everyone and honored the guests while organizing secretary DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani proposed vote of thanks.

Prof Jaiganesh and Prof Henri Balraj of Physiology Department were in charge of scientific programme and coordination with other health professional colleges.

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In her keynote address AmmajiYogachariniMeenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Director of ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry exhorted all health professionals to first practice what they preach."Can someone who is sick, cure the illness of another? Can someone who is miserable make others happy? Can someone who is tense teach others how to relax?" she asked. “Doctors and other health professions need to adopt a healthy way of life and the time has come" she said to add a new dimension to health professions by introducing Yoga in health professional education.

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who all have deep and intimate contact with the spiritual basis of yoga. He said that this had enabled them to interpret psycho-neuro-immunology and the mind-body relationship in a wider context.

A practical oriented session featuring simplified Yoga practices for health professionals was led by Yogacharya Dr. AnandaBalayogiBhavanani who suggested that the health professionals could bring such simple Yoga techniques into their daily life and even do them in their offices while working for the welfare of humanity in the hospitals.

In the post lunch session, Mrs. FharzanaSiraj of Orange Ray Studio, Chennai gave an educative presentation on how yoga is modified to suit each individual in the process of Yoga therapy. She illustrated the teachings of her Guru Padmavibhushan BKS Iyengar in helping so many people benefit from Yoga in his illustrious life.

A highly charged panel discussion was led by moderator Prof BV Adkoli, professor of Health Professions Education, SBV. The panel discussed the strategies and modalities of integrating Yoga in health professions education.

Members of the panel included Prof Ravishankar (Dean of Medicine), Prof CarounanidyUsha (Dean of Dental Sciences), Prof K Renuka (Dean of Nursing Sciences), Prof Madanmohan (Director CYTER & HOD, Physiology) and J Mohanakrishnan (Physiotherapist from JIPMER).

Many pertinent questions were debated by the panelists regarding difficulties in this process of integration and also success stories from each faculty were illustrated in this session that had the audience totally engaged throughout the session.

The seminar ended with the valedictory function in which members of the core team were felicitated and prizes given to winners in Yogasana, poster and online essay competition categories.

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higher education and workplaces to embrace the entire life span.

6. The existing Centers of Yoga, especially CYTER can take lead in initiating the process of Training of Trainers (TOT) in organizing Faculty Development Programs, with support from Government and NGOs, and to speed up the process of implementation.

7. It was recommended and concluded that CYTER be made a “nodal centre” to lead in activities pertaining to Health Professions Education and necessary steps be taken by the concerned authorities in this direction.

Recommendations from CME on “Integrating Yoga in Health Professions Education” held on 21.6.2016 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry 1. There was a consensus that Yoga deserves a prominent place in the curriculum of all health professionals education, though further deliberations may be needed to work out the modalities of how, when and by whom it should be taught and assessed.

2. From the point of view of not burdening the existing curriculum which is already top-heavy, attempts may be made to integrate the teaching of Yoga at appropriate places in the curriculum such as foundation courses, basic sciences particularly physiology, community medicine and clinical disciplines such as physiotherapy where therapeutic benefits can be integrated.

3. Integration of Yoga studies requires a lot of efforts from the faculty across various connected disciplines which rest on training and preparation of faculty in the form of Faculty Development Programs.

The existing mechanisms of faculty development should address and incorporate this issue before implementing Yoga training in a structured manner.

4. The efforts to implement Yoga require a concerted and coordinated effort in the form of interprofessional education. This requires effective leadership, team work from the faculty across various disciplines, backed by curricular changes supported by the respective councils (MCI/DCI/NCI).

5. The Seminar laid special emphasis on the fact that Yoga is holistic approach. As such, it should encompass the whole gamut of lifelong education, starting from early school stage extended up to the SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

International Day of Yoga Competition Results 2016: In the Yogasana Competitions held for IDY 2016, Rajeswari V, Nandacumar V C, Harsha P, and Kumaresan M, all from KGNC bagged 1st prizes in the U20 and 20-25 yr female and male categories. Priya Philip and Prabakaran A of CYTER bagged 1st prizes for the above 25 female and male categories. In the Poster Presentation event DrGayathriKamalasanam of IGIDS bagged 1st prize with Gowdham P of KGNC coming 2nd and Sanguida A and Narmatha M of IGIDS bagging 3rd place. In the Essay Competition Josephine MB of CYTER bagged 1st prize with Arun Varghese VT of IGIDS coming 2nd.

Priya Felix Philip of CYTER and Geena Mary of IGID received 3rd prize. Best Demonstration Prizes were bagged

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AYUSH MINISTRY’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "YOGA FOR THE BODY AND BEYOND" DrAnanda was an invited resource person for International Conference on "Yoga for the Body and Beyond" organized at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi from 22-23 June 2016 by Volume 10 Issue 2 Apr - June 2016

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stimulating creatively and concentration. There are also music therapy interventions to improve their motor skills.

Musical experiences are ways to explore the children’s world of emotions and feelings. Music Therapy interventions make use of the natural pre-disposition to music of people with ASD.

▶▶ CENTER FOR MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CMTER) Music Therapy Clinical Services the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. The grand event was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri M Hamid Ansari and saw participation from more than 34 countries as well as all states of India. DrAnanda presented an invited talk in the first technical session on "Power of Pranayama" and participated in the concluding Panel Discussion that fielded pertinent questions from the enthusiastic global audience. He also participated in the executive committee meetings of the Indian Yoga Association of which he is Director of Publications.

DrAnanda and DrMeena participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations at Integra Software, Pondicherry and conducted an interactive workshop on “Yoga for Health and Wellbeing” on 29th June, 2016 for all the faculty, staff members and employees of Integra attended enthusiastically and enjoyed doing the practices.

YOGA FOR THE SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH FAMILY: Yoga sessions for faculty, staff and students of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth are going on regularly since September 2015.

Classes are offered at CYTER Yoga hall on all working days between 6 to 7am and 4.30 to 5.30pm.

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CMTER provides clinical music therapy services from Monday through Friday from 9 pm to 4 pm in the OPD areas of departments of OBGYN, Surgery, Radiology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Nephrology, Dermatology and Neuro-Surgery to all the patients who need psychological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures like endoscopy, MRI scan, Angioplasty, dermato-surgical procedures, hemodialysisand so on. The faculty of CMTER work in labour room during latent and active stages of labour and in antenatal wards to reduce their perception of pain and anxiety and improve depressed moods. Faculty also provide music therapy as a complementary therapy in pre and post operative pain management and help in modulating attention, behaviour, emotions, cognition and communication in specialized areas like neurological rehabilitation, community health, children with special needs and pediatric applications. There are personalized therapies and group therapies offered as a part of in-patient and out-patient services and so far around 5007 patients have been benefitted by the close of June 30, 2016.

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New Training Programs in Music Therapy Apart from the already existing one year program of Post Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy, CMTER launches the first Master’s degree program in Medical Music” in the country from the academic year starting July 2016.

The program also is unique across the globe as it is the first of its kind emanating from a health sciences university and being a hospital based training program The major highlight of the program is adoption of choice based credit system (CBCS) with 72 credits recommended by NAAC and UGC as a major reform in higher education. As a corollary to this system, a competency based approach has been proposed for the new program.

CMTER celebrated World Autism Awareness day.

Autism is a life-long disabling condition often manifested by communication deficits, language and speech impairments, reduced social interaction with stereo typed patterns of behaviours. These clinical manifestations/symptoms produce either hypofunctional or hyperfunctional conditions due to the genetic, environmental and developmental factors influencing this condition. World Autism Awareness Day declared by United Nations as on 02 04 2016 was observed

by Center for Music Therapy Education and Research, a unit of Sri BalajiVidyapeeth functioning from Mahatma Gandhi Medical college and Research Institute Campus from 02 04 2016 to 04 04 2016 in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry. CMTER, since 2014, had a clear focus on community outreach in making available the music therapy services to the children with special needs and the faculty and students have been regularly visiting Rathna Special School, Life Help Center for Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Mettupalayam, Cuddalore. The School houses around 70 children for day care facilities and the children are either in the autistic spectrum or having intellectual developmental disability or cerebral palsy and so on. Music Therapy services are regularly offered as a rehabilitative intervention weekly once to these children in order to stimulate attention, engagement, interaction and interactive and reciprocal play and focus on communication and joint social interactions, expression of emotions, promoting pleasure, enjoyment and SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

On 4th of April, the faculty and the students of Center for Music Therapy Education and Research and the Department of Psychiatry conducted an autism awareness campaign in Rathna Special School. The parents of all

the children with special needs were invited. Mrs.Sudha, Principal, Rathna Special School welcomed the gathering.

The faculty and the students of CMTER demonstrated to the parents how the children responded positively to music in the areas of attention, social interactions, making purposeful movements and verbal and nonverbal communication. Dr.Rajkumar, clinical psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI presented on the symptoms which the parents have to notice in their children to go for medical and psychological screening and seek psychological/music therapy services. All the parents actively involved in interactions with the psychiatric and the CMTER team and clarified their doubts and learnt to seek help through psychological and music therapy services.

In summary, the awareness program focused on how music could be useful to help children in the autistic spectrum.

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CMTER celebrated Pediatric Wellness Week from 26.04.16 to 28.04.16 CMTER faculty and students in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics celebratedPediatric Wellness Week from 26 04 2016 to 28 04 2016 with the theme “Music for Pediatric Wellness” at MGMCRI to show that smiles are also important in addition to drugs, injections and surgeries and the children coming to hospital can also be in cheerful mood and forget that they are in a hospital environment. CMTER started hosting a number of music programs for both the parents and children by way of musical story telling, musical drama, singing and other creative art activities in the pediatric inpatient wards and OPD since 26 04 2016. Children visiting the OPD were cheerfully watching music videos, singing and playing musical instruments and music therapists were also singing with the children. Dr.SumathySundar, Director, CMTER and Professor Soundararajan, Department of Pediatrics inaugurated the events with the children visiting the pediatricOPD on the first day. The medical students posted to the pediatric department for training also actively participated in the music program meant for pediatricwellness. The music therapists were wearing animal masks and singing animal songs. There was a drama in which doctors and nurses were portrayed as friends of children to remove needle fears and there were musical stories with messages about health and other children themes.

CMTER for the past one and half years has been regularly extending music therapy services during immunization procedures to all the children visiting the hospital for immunization programs as a way to distract the children from pain during the painful immunization procedures and reduce their distress levels. The music therapy program also addressed to reduce the anxiety levels of the parent holding the children during the procedures. This also resulted in a research project from CMTER and the Department of Pediatrics, results of which were published in an international journal.

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There were also creative musical activities on all the three days to increase compliance to diagnostic and interventional procedures, reduce pain perception and crying spells in children and to make the children adjust to the hospital environment.

The faculty of CMTER Bhuvaneswari Ramesh and Kala Varadhan with the music therapy internship trainees Stephen Philip and Fr. Devadhaswere actively involved in enacting the musical dramas, stories, singing and carrying out the creative art activities with the children.

GarbhSanskar and SuprajaJanana– a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby workshop organized

by CMTER CMTER in collaboration with Department of OBGYN conducted a GarbhSanskar (a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby) workshop on 07 06 2016 to pregnant women between 11 am to 12 noon in the PG seminar hall of the OBGYN department. During this program, all pregnant mothers learnt about the benefits of music therapy during pregnancy and beyond and had diverse experiential musical activities. CMTER team composed songs to make them feel blessed. Welcome-baby songs were composed and sung by every one. Musical prayers in the form of chanting for the health of the mother and health of the baby, chants, breathing SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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and chakra activation musical exercises were part of workshop.

Dr.SumathySundar also explained the auditory processing in the foetus and spoke on the traditional mechanisms of manipulating the micro environment in-utero by music and other auditory stimulations. She also provided the scientific explanation to the pregnant women on the ritualistic practices integrating music and chanting recommending such practices during pregnancy. Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Kala Varadhan and FatherDevadoss assisted Dr.SumathySundar in conducting this program. Faculty from Aravind Eye Hospital, Thavalakuppamalso attended this workshop and thanked CMTER for organizing this program.

Academic Presentations

Kala Varadan, Tutor, CMTER participated as a delegate at the 4th International Conference on Music and Medicine held in Beijing, China during June 11-13, 2016.

International Academic Recognitions: Dr.SumathySundar was invited in April 2016 and appointed by the World Federation of Music Therapy as a member to serve the scientific committee of the World Congress of Music Therapy in Japan in 2017 and to review the paper/ roundtable/workshop proposals planned for the congress.

In the first half of 2016, Dr.SumathySundar was a resource person for the National CME organized by the Department of Physiology on “Chronobiology and Health” and delivered an invited talk on “ A case report of effect of music therapy on improving the tridoshic balance and depression in a pregnant woman”

Dr.SumathySundar reviewed a paper on “Hindustani Ragas can uplift the mood in patients with cerebrovascular accident and diffuse head injury” for the journal “Music and Medicine”, of the International Association for Music and Medicine.

On 25 05 2016, Dr.SumathySundar, Director, CMTER presented a talk on Music Therapy for health and wellbeing in Scientific Academic Forum of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences on the topic Music Therapy for Health and Being.

1. A Team from IMC University of Applied Sciences, Krems, Austria visit SBV to discuss on the feasibility of a Ph.D. program from CMTER for their faculty and students. The visit is scheduled between 18-19, July 2016 2. Associate Professor Maria Montserrat Gimeno, New York State University, Buffalo visits CMTER as a visiting scholar from July 2016 to Dec. 2016 3. NeelimaDosakayala, a medical student from Brooklyn college, New York joins as a clinical music therapy observer on 26th July 2016 for a period of one month 4. Dr.SumathySundar is invited as a panellist by British Council, Chennai to speak on “Music as a way to impact social relationships” on July 15th, July 2016.

International Presence The 4th International Conference on Music and Medicine under the auspices of International Association for Music

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Research facility (cidrf) ▶▶ NEW APPOINTMENT Dr. A. JayamurugaPandiyan has joined CIDRF on the 29th June 2016, as a Principal Scientist. He has completed his PhD in Human Molecular Genetics from the Institute of Human Genetics, University of Goettingen, Germany. He did his post-doctoral fellowship at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND), Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He has completed a certificate course on Health Informatics from the York University, Toronto, Canada before taking up the position of the Head of the Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vision Research Foundation, SankaraNethralaya, Chennai in the year 2009. His awards and accolades include Academic Excellence award in Bachelor’s degree from Madurai Kamaraj University, PhD Fellowship from German Research Council (DFG), Center for Molecular Physiology of the Brain, University of Goettingen, Germany and for Best research work in Basic Medical Sciences at Sankara Nethralya, Chennai. He has book chapters, reviews and several publications to his credit. His research interests include Genetic Engineering, Gene and Protein therapeutics, Epigenetics, Personalized Epigenomics. CIDRF welcomes Dr. A. Jayamuruga Pandiyan to the team.

ERRATUM The date of joining of Dr.Adithan, as the Director of CIDRF, is 18.01.2016 instead of 18.01.2015 as mentioned in SBV Newsletter, ‘The Chronicle’. Jan-Mar 2016;10(1): 85.

SANCTIONED RESEARCH PROJECTS Dr.Agiesh Kumar, Senior Scientist and Dr.Anitha T.S, Scientist have secured one project each funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Education, Government of Puducherry.

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Sam Vijay Kumar J. Life of a biological researcher.

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Balanehru S, Adithan C. Multiple facets of a progressive research facility – Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF).

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Adithan C. Bringing Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine into clinical practice. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5:10-14.

Agieshkumar B, Elanthriyan S. Genome editing tools and its potential applications in translational medicine – A brief overview. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5:15-19.

Anitha TS. microRNA, A clinical diagnostic and prognostic biomarker. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5: 20-28.

Benet BoscoDhas D. Therapeutic epigenetics – a boon to the future. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5:29-32.

Veni S, Srinivasan N. Osteoprotectice effect of few Indian herbs: an update. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5: 42-50.

PoojaPratheesh. Glioblastoma: evolving niches and challenges. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5: 51-54.

Preethi S. Glioblastomamultiforme metabolism: adding fuel to the flame. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5: 55-58.

Sam Vijay Kumar J. Cancer stem cells – a brief overview.

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Farzana Begum L. Mannose binding lectin-genetic variations, deficiency and disease associations. Ann.SBV. 2016; 5: 67-72.

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HONOURS AND RECOGNITIONS 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture at the workshop on “Research methodology and BioStatistics” held during the period of 4th February to 1st June, 2016, at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and research Institute.

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.

Dr. C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture in the workshop on “Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies” held on 5th April, 2016, at JIPMER, Puducherry Dr.C. Adithan, Director, CIDRF, delivered a lecture on “microRNA and Diabetes” at the SAF meeting held at MGMCRI on 6th April, 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Dr. Sam Vijay Kumar J, Scientist, CIDRF attended the Indian Association of Cancer Research (IACR) PreConference Workshop on “Assays for Cell Migration and Invasion” held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on 7th April, 2016.

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. The Board of Studies meeting towards the PG Diploma in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine course was held on 12th April, 2016 under the chairmanship of Dr. Adithan. The meeting was attended by the following: Dr. Sivagnanan (Dean, IGMCRI),

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by Dr. Benet BoscoDhas and (2) ‘Real-time PCR’ by Dr. AgieshKumar.B. Pre- and post-workshop evaluation tests for the participants on the concepts of PCR were conducted

by Dr.N.Mangaiyarkarasi, Emeritus Professor and Dr. PoojaPratheesh, Scientist. Dr. C. Adithan concluded the workshop with his valedictory remarks and distributed the certificates to the participants.

Real-Time PCR session

DNA extraction session Valedictory session with certificate distribution

Dr. AdikoliBalachandar (Head, Dept. of Medical Education, MGMCRI).

▶▶ JOURNAL CLUB/SEMINARS/INVITED LECTURES 1. Three research articles, three subject seminars were held during the period by the scholars and scientists.

2. Dr. K. Thangaraj, Senior Principal Scientist, from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, delivered a guest lecture on “Human origin health and disease” on June 9th, 2016

The committee finalised the course content and approved for starting the PG Diploma course in this academic year itself.

WORKSHOP ON PCR CIDRF organized its 2nd national level workshop on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on the 24th and 25th of May 2016 for medical/life sciences post-graduates and faculty. Dr.Agiesh Kumar B, Senior Scientist, CIDRF, was the organizing secretary for the workshop. The workshop was attended by 17 participants from various Institutes in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Dr.C.Adithan, Director, CIDRF, flagged off the workshop. Dr. Agiesh Kumar, the Organizing Secretary, presented the over view of the workshop. The workshop saw two orientation sessions by scientists and scholars of CIDRF: (1) ‘DNA extraction’

by Dr. Sam Vijay Kumar J, (2) ‘RNA extraction’ by Dr. VeniSubramanyam. The next two hands-on sessions were on: (1) ‘Conventional PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis’

and Disease “. This was attended by many faculty and research scientists from MGMCRI. 3. Dr. SankarganeshJeyaraj from the Institute for Tropen Medicine, University of Tuebingen, Germany visited the CIDRF on 27 June 2016 and engaged in scientific discussions with all. He also delivered a talk on “Next-Generation Sequencing analysis of Plasmodium species diversity in patients with asymptomatic malaria in Gabon “. This was attended by many faculty and research scientists.

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▶▶ SAFETY & WASTE MANAGEMENT A lecture was held for CIDRF faculty and staff on proper waste disposal on 28th June, 2016. The lecture detailed different colour codes for disposal of laboratory waste and proper management of segregated waste material. The lecture also served to educate the staff of CIDRF on the 7 steps of hand-washing. Personnel safety in the laboratory was explained in different contexts including needle prick injury, burn and corrosive liquid spillage.

The staff also benefitted from the detailed information on services available in MGMCRI for patients and the specific information including benefits, leave regulations, attendance, tights and responsibilities of the employees.

3. Dr. SankarganeshJeyaraj, ITM, UKT, Tubingen, Germany delivered an invited lecture at CIDRF on “Next-generation sequencing analysis of Plasmodium species diversity in patients with symptomatic malaria in Gabon” on June 27th 2016.

▶▶ VISITORS TO CIDRF 1. Dr. P.Usha Rani, Professor and HOD, Dept of Clinical Pharmacology, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, visited CIDRF and interacted with the scientists and scholars.

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