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UGC REVIEW VISIT TO SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH

 University Communique

The Expert Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to review the functioning of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University and its Off Campus Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, visited Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade between 14th and 16th December 2017, under the Chairmanship of Prof. O.P. Kalra, Vice-Chancellor, Pt.B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana. The committee was received by the Chancellor Shri. M.K. Rajagopalan, Vice- President, Dr. Prashant Rajagopalan, Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Jayaraj, Vice-Chancellor, Prof.K.R. Sethuraman, Registrar, Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, General Manager (Admin.), Smt. Asha Suresh Babu and the Deans of Faculty. Contd...page 6

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 MGMCRI  Research And Scholarship P.11  Academic Initiatives P.14  Innovations P.27  The Dawn Of New Chapters P.31  Scholars In The Making P.32  Out Reach Services P.38  Other Highlights P.41  Staff Nurses P.43  SSSMCRI P.44  IGIDS P.59  KGNC P.70  AHS P.81  CIDRF P.90

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University communique Academic Activities of the Prof.K.R.Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV University during the last quarter of 2017.

hh From VC’s Desk Key Personality Factors for Job Success Conscientiousness Conscientiousness is highly correlated with job success according other studies. If a person is conscientious, then they will work hard to complete work they have committed themselves to doing. They can also be left alone without need for constant supervision.

October 2017 Oct 04th II MBBS, White coat ceremony keynote address

Openness Persons who are open to new experiences are willing to take up challenging new tasks,accept feedback from others and learn. They are perceived as pleasant persons by others who will be more ready to work with them. This tends to make people better at team-work.

Agreeableness Along with conscientiousness, a person who is agreeable becomes even more successful in team work. If the work requires collaboration among team members, a disagreeable personis unlikely to get good cooperation.

Oct 05th Inauguration of IASG Conference- Department of Surgery

Intelligence Several studies have revealed that general intelligencecorrelates with job success. It means that Bright people are capable of doing what you ask of them. Perhaps intelligent people are able to understand all the task and social factors required to succeed in a role. If one links intelligence to values-based education and upbringing, then duty-consciousness and agreeableness may also be evident.

Extraversion An outgoing person who getsenergized by interacting with others is likely to do better in many jobs, especially those that require working in a team environment. Since health professions education is a team-work, we all need to modify ourselves accordingly to achieve notable job-success. A good resolve for the New Year! Adapted from http://changingminds.org/disciplines/hr/ selection/personality_success.html

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Oct 05th Communication skills for II year Dental PG’s-Part I Oct 06th Communication skills for II year Dental PG’sPart II th Oct 10 -11 th Vice-Chancellor’s Round Table Conference at SVIMS, Tirupathi on Health Sciences Education Oct 12th Inauguration of continuing Dental Educations. Oct 12th E-Portfolio Review (COBALT) Oct 13th Communication skills for II year Dental PG’sPart VII

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Octr 14th SBV MoU with Pallium India

Nov 3rd

Periodontology Conference Inauguration

Oct 16th Communication skills for II year Dental PG’sPart VIII Oct 17th Certification of Dental PGs-II year on Communication Skill Oct 20th SBV Website Audit. Oct 20th Monthly Meeting for University & Academic functionaries Oct 23rd Q-AAA-IGIDS & KGNC Oct 25th-26th Q-AAA-SSSMCRI Oct 27th PMI Planning Meeting Oct 30th Q-AAA-MGMCRI

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Monthly Seminar at CHPE

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Nov 7th E-Portfolio review (COBALT) Nov 8th-11th Visits to IMC Krems to attend Mozart & Science Conference th Nov 10 Spot light talk on “Salutogenesis” & Optimal Healing through Music therapy; Physician perspective IMC, Krems, Austria th Nov 14 Joined Academic “Think Tank’ of KLE (DU), Belgaum on honorary basis Nov 17th Academic Council Meet at CARE, Chennai Nov 17th PMI Teleconference Nov 18th Monthly website audit Nov 24th Inaugurated MIST-2017, PG-CME of Department of surgery

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Nov 27th II-Mock drill-KGNC & IGIDS for UGC Visit Nov 28th-29th II-Mock drill-MGMCRI for UGC Visit Nov 30th II-Mock-drill SSSMCRI for UGC Visit

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December 2017

Kabeer KK, Ananthakrishnan N, Chetananand, Sivaprakash B.Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection and stress, Anxiety or Depression in functional dyspepsia and outcome after appropriate intervention. Journal of clinical and Diagnostic Research, DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/26745.10486.

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Chaired 24th Academic Council meet of SBV

Publications, 2017

Ramesh R, Ananthakrishnan N. Results In, “Writing and Publishing a Scientific Research Paper” Parija SC, Kate V, Eds, Springer, Singapore, 2017, 61-74.

Dec 5th Final Mock drill-KGNC & IGIDS for UGC Visit th Dec 6 Final Mock drill-MGMCRI for UGC Visit Dec 7th Final Mock-drill SSSMCRI for UGC Visit Dec 8th NIRF-2018 final Data upload Dec 9th Final Meeting on UGC visit Preparations Dec 14th-16th UGC Review visit to SBV; & VC’s Presentation

Ananthakrishnan N,Karthikeyan P, Jaganmohan R, Pulimoottil DT, Ravishankar M, Adkoli BV, Sethuraman KR. SBV model of Competency based learning and training (COBALT) for Postgraduate Education. Annals of SBV, 2017, 6, 5-9.

Papers presented at conferences, 2017 Ananthakrishnan N, Dean, Research and AHS delivered a talk on, “Scholarship in medical education – need, scope and process” and another talk on, “Principles of ethics in educational Research”.at the Educational Research International Conclave 2017 (ERICON 2017), in the month of February, 2017.

Dec 17th-20th South Zone VC’s Meet, Calicut; ThemeAccreditation & Global ranking Dec 22nd SBV Website Audit. Ananthakrishnan N Dean, Research and AHS delivered a talk on, “Pharyngo-esophageal and high esophageal strictures” at the IASG midterm CME and CMC upper GI Surgery Update, Vellore, in the month of April, 2017.

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Ananthakrishnan N Dean, Research and AHS gave a Guest Lecture on, “Professionalism” at the, All India Medical Students Conference, Connaissance 2017, Pondicherry in the month of April, 2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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hh STUDENT WELFARE DEPARTMENT M.B.Josephine, Senior Student Welfare Officer, SBV has during the year 2017 conducted 71 sessions for the students of SBV. The students were given motivational speeches to increase belief in themselves and to feel good about themselves. The students were made to repeat the affirmations at the beginning of every class to enkindle the positive attitude in them. The calendar memory technique was taught and exercises were given for practice to increase memory and concentration. The diary technique was encouraged and the students were asked to write down their dreams and goals, this will help them to decide what they want from life and how they should work towards it. This increases their self-esteem levels which enables them to perform better and aspire for more. The memory techniques help to increase the memory and concentration. Sessions were conducted for Faculty, Staff and Employees. Topics included motivational speech, stress release techniques and creating of a better attitude towards life to deal with depression and anxiety They were also instructed in intra personal communication and how to deal with patients, care givers and other people on the campus. Parents Sessions included Motivational talks for parents on their responsibilities and support to their children.

Blind Walk Rally With the slogan of ‘Let Everyone See’ a rally of a different kind was conducted under Project Vision Pondicherry on October 12, 2017 to commemorate World Sight Day. The ‘Blind Walk Rally’ certainly captured the interest of people since it consisted of nearly 1,700 people participating and most of them were walking blindfolded for the distance of over 1.5 km from Anna Thidal to Ghandhi Square at the beach. They were led by over 100 visually impaired people

and the temporarily blinded walking in a line behind them with a hand on the shoulder of the person in front.The objective of this rally is to create awareness on eye donation by focusing on the difficulties faced by visually impaired people. NSS volunteers from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College and Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and official photographer Mr.Velmurugan eagerly participated in the rally. The rally concluded at the beach where the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru V. Narayanasamy was the Chief Guest and led the pledge for eye donation and handed over the certificates to the participants.The event was coordinated by Student Welfare Officers, M.B.Josephine, and Priya Philip from the Student Welfare Department of SBV.

hh FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR PhD, SBV- Research Advisory Board Meet (SBV – RAB) (13th October 2017) The meeting of SBV – Research Advisory Board of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth was held on 13th October 2017 under the Chairmanship of Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean – Research & AHS. The External Experts including Dr. Raj Kumar, Head – Department of Physiology of Raja Muthiah Medical College Hospital and Dr. Bhaskaran, Professor of Biochemistry of Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry participated. The other members included Prof. Ravi Shankar M, Dean

– MGMCRI, Prof. Premanath F. Kotur, Dean – SSSMCRI, Prof. Saravanakumar R, Principal – IGIDS, Prof. Renuka G, Principal – KGNC, Prof. Adithan C, Director – Central Interdisciplinary Research Facility, Prof. Sathya Narayana Reddy, Head – Department of Radiation Oncology, MGMCRI, Dr. Ezhumalai, Senior. Statistician, SBV and Prof. A.R. Srinivasan – Registrar, SBV. The RAB meet was conducted to select the PhD candidates for the batch 2017-18 based on their presentation, made SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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before RAB. Earlier, the candidates were shortlisted based on their performance at the Common Entrance Test conducted for the PhD Scholars. 22 PhD scholars were provisionally selected for the PhD programme of SBV for the academic year 2017-18. Other important decisions relating to the PhD programme were also taken at the meeting.

24TH ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEET (2nd December 2017)

The 24th Academic Council meet of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth was held on 2nd December 2017 under the Chairmanship of Prof. K.R. Sethuraman. The Registrar presented the agenda for noting, approval and ratification under the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing Sciences and Allied Health Sciences. Prof. G. Subramanian, the External expert had participated in the meeting. Following detailed discussions, various academic decisions were taken at the meeting.

UGC REVIEW VISIT (14th, 15th & 16th December 2017)

Bangalore and Dr. G. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, UGCSERO, Hyderabad. The committee visited the main campus on 14th December 2017. The committee was received by the Chancellor Shri. M.K. Rajagopalan, Vice- President, Dr. Prashant Rajagopalan, Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Jayaraj, ViceChancellor, Prof.K.R. Sethuraman, Registrar, Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, General Manager (Admin.), Smt. Asha Suresh Babu and the Deans of Faculty. Vice-Chancellor made a presentation about Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth to the entire team in the Board Room. Following this the team had grouped themselves and visited various facilities of the Deemed University including the constituent colleges at the Main campus. On the second day, a team comprising of Professor Ashok Kumar Sharma and Professor Ashok Kumar Sau visited the Off campus and reviewed the functioning of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. In the evening, there was a cultural event performed by the students and the staff of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at the magnificent Auditorium of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The cultural programme was well received by the team.On the third day, the team had discussions with the Registrar and other officials of the Deemed University followed by document verification and an exit meeting. At the exit meeting, the Chairman of the committee, Professor O.P. Kalra expressed his satisfaction over the progress made by SBV following the conferment of Deemed to be University status

The Expert Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to review the functioning of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University and its Off Campus Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, visited Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth between 14th and 16th December 2017, under the Chairmanship of Prof. O.P. Kalra, Vice-Chancellor, Pt.B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana. The other members of the Committee included Prof. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Professor of Radiology, GB Pant Institute of PG Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, Professor Ashok Kumar Sau, Head, Department of Physiology, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, Prof. Dr. A. Padmaja, Vice-Principal (i/c), College of Nursing, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor Manoj Kumar Singh, Professor of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Professor Luthra, Dean cum Principal, H.P. Government Dental College, Shimla, Dr. Ramachandra, Former Professor & Head, Department of Nursing, NIMHANS, 6

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hh THE CHRONOLOGY OF ‘THE CHRONICLE’-2017 JANUARY • HACON 2017– Hospital Administrators Second Annual Conclave • SBV Research Week 2016 • 7th Annual Pondicherry State Conference of Anesthesiology • Inauguration of SPIC-MACAY • Visit by Prof. Nalini (Educationist) • Intern Orientation Program • Republic Day celebration • Seminar on Obstructive & Restrictive Lung Diseases at SSSMCRI • KGNC - Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell jointly Organized a guest lecture on “Classroom Management & Strategies to handle Problematic Students” • Placement Opportunities in Canada Dr.Henry Joseph, Chairman, CEO, ABC Study Links, discussed about opportunity in Canada • IGIDS – Internal FDP - Integration FEBRUARY • • • • • •

NIPUNA Inauguration - Skill Development at CIDRF CYTER Annual Day KGNC Sports Day Inauguration CME on Adolescent Gynecology CME on “Live Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Workshop” Guest Lecture titled “Childhood mood and developmental disorders: Diagnosis and treatment” by Dr. Jagan Chilakamarri, Consultant Child Psychiatrist, Atlanta Psychiatric Institute, Georgia, USA • CME programme on “Infertility”, SSSMCRI • CME on “Diabetes a Clinical Perspective by Prof., R.S. Hariharan, SSSMCRI • CME onInguinal Canal and Inguinal Hernia”, by Dr Gokul D Y, SSSMCRI • CME on World leprosy day, SSSMCRI • NEU organized a value added session on “Mind over Matter” for all the faculty of KGNC • IGIDS – ORTHOMERGE • IGIDS – Oral Surgeons day – Helmet awareness campaign • IGIDS – Darwin’s week • IGIDS – Scientific writing for publication – SAF & DEU • IGIDS – National Science Fest – Inter collegiate competition • IGIDS – B.P.Rajan External oration – Dr.A.Parameswaran MARCH • NIRF ranking: SBV – 83 • Opioids Availability Workshop, MGMCRI 8

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• National Science Day –Chancellor’s Medal 2017 • CRRI workshop Ethical & Legal Issues • International conference “Microbiome in Health, Disease and Environment” • Inauguration of PG workshop on Medical Education. • IGIDS sports Day Inauguration • Letter of Intent signing for Music Therapy Research between SBV and Anglia Ruskin University. • CMTER International Conference on Music therapy • ‘Womens Day’ - SBV Elocution contest • Micro Skill Training at MEU for PGs • GCP Workshop on Clinical Trials & Bioethics, Pharmacology, MGMCRI • PG CME Mahatma Gandhi Intense Surgical Training (MIST ) • CME on “Non Alcoholic fatty liver disease” , MGMCRI • CME on ‘Approach to Urinary tract infection’, MGMCRI • College Day of KGNC, The Annual Day cultural – CRESCITA 2K17 • Career Guidance Programme, KGNC • Spectra Inauguration / Sports festival of MGMCRI • MOU with Amity University for Collaborative YOGA Research. • Guest lecture on “Glaucoma-Silent Thief of Sight by Dr.R.Venkatesh, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. • Guest lecture. on “Pain Management in Palliative Care”, Dr. Nandini Vallath, Pallium India, Kerala. • SAF Smt. K. Rukmani Ammal Annual Internal by Prof. K.Sathyanarayana Reddy, Radiation Oncologist, MGMCRI • Good Clinical Practices workshop on Clinical trials and Bioethics, SSSMCRI • Guest Lecture by Prof (Dr) S.P. Pani , Perak, Malaysia on the “Professional Development of Medicos throughout the MBBS course” • International Workshop on Music and Guided Imagery Technique • IGIDS – DEU – External Consultancy – SRM dental college, Chennai • IGIDS – Cons Endo week • IGIDS - ORTHOSURGE APRIL • E-Portfolio review with 1year PGs • KGNC Day CRESCITA-Part II ( Awarding Ceremony) • CME on “An Update on Ocular Trauma – 2017” • KGNC, The State level workshop on “Forensic Nursing – A New Door Open To Nurses” • Sports day MGMCRI SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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• Sports Day at SSSMCRI • CME on “RNTCP Technical & Operative Guidelines – 2016; The way forward” in MGMCRI. • Workshop on Literature search & reference management, MGMCRI • Workshop on “Efficient, Quality assured Data Capture and Analysis using Epidata Software”, MGMCRI • CME on Office Pediatrics, MGMCRI • SAF Panel Discussion on “Depression: Let’s Talk” • Pediatrics Advanced Life Support workshop for the postgraduates, MGMCRI • CME on “Glucose transporters in diabetes mellitusfriend or foe? by Dr. S.V. Mythili, Professor, SBMCH at SSSMCRI. • CME on “Basic Essential in FESS” by Dr.Thalapathyramkumar, Professor of ENT, Salem Government Medical College at SSMCRI • ‘’CELESTRA 2K17’’ cultural fest at SSSMCRI • IGIDS – Yoga for the dentist - SAF MAY

• Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care • Visiting Prof. D.K.Srinivas Bangalore, Review of DHPE Plans • National Seminar-cum-Workshop on “Role of yoga in prevention, management and rehabilitation of chronic diseases”, MGMCRI • Basic Surgical Skill Workshop for the postgraduates, MGMCRI • ‘Awareness Program on Personal Financial Planning’ Singaravelu S, CFP, Certified Financial Planner, • CME on“Emerging viral infectious disease” by Dr. Rahul Dhodapkar, Professor, JIPMER at SSSMCRI • KGNC –SAF guest lecture on “Career Advancement of Nurses Into Civil Services” deliberated by Mr.Suthandira Balan.P,Indian revenue services (IRS) Dept. of MHN • IGIDS – Protocol writing and research methodology workshop • IGIDS – Nilgiris Oral Health Program JULY

• Mou – International Collaboration was signed by Mr, Gregory Mc Caffrey, CEO, Canadian Health Care Academy, Canada and Dr. Renuka K, Dean Faculty of Nursing sciences . • National level PG Convention - IGIDS • 20th Academic Council Meet SBV • Board of Management Meeting • CME on “Approach to a patient with abnormal Serum TSH level” MGMCRI • SAF guest lecture on ‘Fulbright Grants: Educational and Research Fellowships’Ms.Maya Sundararajan, Regional Officer, Fulbright Commission in India. • Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell Jointly Organized a guest lecture on “Nurses: A voice to Lead – Achieving the Sustainable development Goals (SDGS)” • Placement cell of KGNC organized a seminar on Placement Opportunities for Nurses at Canada • IGIDS – National PG convention - IAPHD • IGIDS - SCOPE • IGIDS – Student Exchange program – MS Ramaiah Dental College • IGIDS – Interns Orientation Program JUNE

• Inaugurated south zone conference of Indian Pharm Society • Valedictory function of IPS Conference • State level symposium on “Understanding Research Methodology-Basic to Advanced” organized by Research & IQAC. • Outcome based education – discussions at MEU with visiting Prof. Pani & Dr.Vijayalakshmi from QIUP Malaysia • Doctors Day Celebration, MGMCRI • Inauguration of MRI Facility & cadaver lab at SSSMCRI • SAF MVK Iyer Oration at MGMCRI,by Dr.C Palanivelu, Chairman, GEM Hospital, on the topic, “ My tryst • with laparoscopic surgery” • Valedictory function of PGS Orientation at MGMCRI • Induction program for Interns at MGMCRI • CME on“Adolescent Health”, SSSMCRI • CME on “Applied anatomy of Lower Limb”, SSSMCRI • CME on “MRI Safety awareness for Doctors and Students”, SSSMCRI • CME on ‘Recognizing safety in Casting’, SSSMCRI • Live Surgical workshop on Radical Parotidectomy with MRND, SSSMCRI • Pre-conference workshop on “Molecular biological techniques in Personalized medicine”, CIDRF • IGIDS – Himalayan Dental Project AUGUST

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PG Orientation talk on study skills for PGs at MGMCRI PG Orientation talk on study skills for PGs at SSSMCRI Yoga week Celebration National Seminar-cum-Workshop on “Role of Yoga in prevention, management and rehabilitation of chronic diseases” SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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• Inauguration of AHS Course at MGMCRI & at SSSMCRI • SAF capsule Talk on Professionalism & Humanism in Medical Education by KR.Sethuraman. • CYTER Inauguration on New Batch • Release of ‘Health Sparkles’, Hospital newsletter • Independence day celebration • CME on “Foreign Bodies in ENT”, SSSMCRI • “Live surgical workshop on “Implantation of Scleral fixated IOL”, SSSMCRI • Workshop on Steps Curriculum, SSSMCRI • Campus interview from various hospitals for out going batch of B.Sc(N) students • IGIDS – NEET orientation program • IGIDS – Webinar – Diagnosis, Treatment planning in endodontics • IGIDS - FDP – Workshop on Multiple Choice Questions • IGIDS – PG orientation program SEPTEMBER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SBV Doctoral Convocation 2017 SSSMCRI Boston visit feedback from the 20 Students PMI – 2017 & 2018 Planning Meeting Inauguration of MBBS Batch , MGMCRI, Inauguration of MBBS Batch SSSMCRI. Nursing I year Inauguration KR.Sethuraman on “Motivation of Millennial Bond Medicos” FDP, MEU of MGMCRI. BOM Meeting; 3rd Tamilnadu and Pondicherry State conference on pulmonary diseases (TAPPCON 2017) in MGMC & RI CME “BILIVE – CME on HepatoBiliary Interventions”, MGMCRI Guest lecture by Dr S. Srinivasan, Professor Institute of Child Health, Chennai talk on, “Sustaining Breast Feeding”. Guest lecture by Neurosurgeon Dr R. Ramnarayan, CHhennai on “Functional/Restorative Neurosurgery”. A National Conference cum Workshop on “Motivation Inspiration and Millennials’ Engagement” (MIMECON) Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell Jointly Organized a workshop on “INFINITI – Mind Mapping Learning Model”. KGNC hosted the Induction and orientation programme for XV Batch B.Sc Nursing, X Batch P.B.B.Sc & M.Sc Nursing SBV Colleges organized series of activity towards Swachhta Pakhwada. 8th National conference on “Quality Pathways in Health Care System” IGIDS – National Integrated Typodont Workshop 10

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II MBBS, White coat ceremony IASG Conference- Department of Surgery SBV MoU with Pallium India Iron jubilee Celebration of CIDRF Guest talk on “Emerging Pharmocological & NonPharmacological aspects of pain management by Dr. Muralildhar Joshi. • IGIDS – FDP – Workshop on Communication Skills • IGIDS – CDE – CORE • IGIDS – CDE – Empathy in patient care November • 2nd CYTER 7th Anniversary • Periodontology Conference Inauguration, IGIDS • MIST-2017, PG-CME of Department of surgery, MGMCRI • MORE 2017, MGMCRI Orthopaedic Revision Education for PGs, MGMCRI • International Congress of the Pulmonologists Society of Indian Ocean (SPOI) 2017, MGMCRI • IAPC workshop was conducted by Dept. of General surgery • KGNC & IQAC in association with TTK Hospital, Chennai 3 days Addiction Management Training Programme for final year students • Campus Interview for outgoing students • IGIDS – National Undergraduate conference - PERIOFIESTA • IGIDS – Future Dental Professionals - CDE • IGIDS – National Toothbrushing Day commemoration • IGIDS – Children’s Day commemoration December • • • • • • • • • •

24th Academic Council meet of SBV SBV Research week 2017 UGC Review visit to SBV Workshop on Quality Management System and Internal Audit - ISO 15189-2012, MGMCRI Skill Based training (Endoscopy), Dept.of General surgery International Yoga Therapy Symposium, CYTER Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell jointly organized a work shop on “Team Based Learning- An Innovative Teaching Method” KGNC – IQAC unit & Department of Medical Surgical Nursing organized a Workshop on “Basics of Palliative Care” The Lamp Lighting Ceremony of KGNC for the XV batch B.Sc. (N) students IGIDS – Chettinadu Oral health Program 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 hh Publications Department of Anaesthesiology Prabhu R, Singh DR, Krishnaveni N. A comparative study of postoperative analgesia provided by ultrasound-guided transverses abdominis plane block using two concentrations of bupivacaine in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Anesth Essays Res 2017;11:934-9. Shetti AN, Karigar SL, Mustilwar RG, Singh DR, Nag K. Anesthesiologist in cardiac catheterization laboratories; the roles and goals!! a postgraduate educational review. Anesth Essays Res 2017;11:811-5. DiwakaranR, ParthasarathyS, KrishnaveniN, Comparative evaluation of addition of either fentanyl or clonidine to bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia – a randomized controlled trial. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2017;21(3):323-327.

Department of Anatomy Uma A N, Tirou Aroul T, Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Apoorvalakshmi S.Premature Centromere Division in Oral Premalignant and Malignant Patients-A Cytogenetic Biomarker. Journal of Basic, Clinical & Applied Health Sciences [ JBCAHS]. 2017;1(1):21-25

Department of Microbiology Lavanya M, Easow JM,Rangaraj S, Hannifah M, Joseph NM, Seetha KS. Prevalence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among the patients attending a tertiary care teaching hospital in Puducherry. Indian J PatholMicrobiol. 2017;60(2):221-5. Stephen S,Anitharaj V, Ghose S, Pradeep J. Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Healthy Pregnant Women of Puducherry. Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2017;6(4):134-136. Kandhakumari G, Stephen S, Pradeep J. Application of smear microscopy, culture and polymerase chain reaction for diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in Puducherry. J Res Med Dent Sci. 2017;5(4):1-5.

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Kandhakumari G, Stephen S. Drug Susceptibility Pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Cases in Puducherry and Surrounding Tamil Nadu, South India. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci 2017;6(10):3557-61. Pramodhini S, StephenS, ShanmugamJ, Renuka K. Prevalence and Antibiogram of MRSA Isolated from Patient Samples and Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Puducherry, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol. App.Sci. 2017;6(12):1419-1424. Kalaivani Ramakrishnan, Sameera M. Jahagirdar, M. Ravishankar and SeethaKunigal. Cefepime / Tazobactam – A Newer and Better β-Lactam/β-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination to Spare Carbapenem Drugs. Int.J.Curr. Microbiol.App. Sci 2017;6(10):1379-1385. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.610.163 Shalima S, KalaivaniR,Seethesh G, Seetha KS. Prevalence, bacteriological profile andantimicrobial resistance pattern of aerobic bacterial isolates from antenatal mothers with asymptomatic bacteriuria. Indian J Microbiol Res 2017;4(4):421-425. Stephen, S,Ambroise, S, Pradeep, J, Gunasekaran D, Sangeetha, B, Sarangapani, K. Unreliability of three commercial Coxiellaburnetii phase II IgMELISAkits for the seroscreening of acute Q fever in human cases. Indian J Med Res.2017;146(3):386-391. Stephen, S,Ambroise, S, Gunasekaran D, Pradeep, J, Sangeetha, B,Sarangapani, K. Scrub typhus in Puducherry: Significance of OXK agglutinins (Weil-Felix test) in Scrub typhus patients and Normal healthy Population. Biomedicine. 2017;37(4):562-567

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Rathod S, Samal SK. Evaluation of Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Induction in Borderline Oligohydramnios at term Journal of Clin and Diag Research 2017;doi10.7860.

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Samal R, Habeebullah S. Primary amenorrhea: a clinical review. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2017;6:4748-53. Ghose S, John LB. Adolescent pregnancy: an overview. Int J ReprodContraceptObstetGynecol 2017;6:4197-4203. Reddi RP, Ashwini VL, John LB. Myomectomy in pregnancy: feasibility and safety. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2017;6:4204-8. Pallavee P, Behera J, Samal R. A case of post-caesarean vesico-uterine fistula: a rare entity becoming common. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2017;6:5145-7. Barik G, Dorairajan G, Murali S. Successful Pregnancy Outcome in a Case of Muscular Dystrophy JCDR November 2017. Keepanasseril A, Maurya D, Manikandan K, Yavanasuriya J, Habeebullah S and Soundararaghavan S. Prophylactic magnesium sulphate in prevention of eclampsia in women with severe preeclampsia: randomized controlled trial. J Obstet Gynaecol, 2017, (online) DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2017.1351931. Arumugam SC, Reddi R. Bowel Evisceration through vaginal vault following vaginal hysterectomy –A Case Report. Indian J Case Reports 2017; December 28.

Department of Ophthalmology Swathi N, Venipriya S, Geetha C. Impact of an educational module on the knowledge and attitude of nursing students toward eye donation. J ClinOphthalmol Res 2017;5:115-20.

Department of Orthopaedics Narendran Pushpasekaran, Manoharan Muthulingam, Naveen Kumar Rajapalani Kumar, ChandrasekaranMarimuthu, RajanBabu: Unusual Presentation of Foreign Body Granuloma of the Foot After Sharp Injury Mimicking a Malignant Lesion: A Case Report - The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 56 (2017) 1276–1278.

Shanmugasamy.K, Anandrajvaithy, Dhananjay S Kotasthane. Cytological pattern of Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) cases with its Histopathological correlation in premalignant lesion. Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology. July- September 2017;2(3):57-59. Anandraj.V, Shanmugasamy K, Sowmya, Dhananjay S Kotasthane. An unusual presentation of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease on Cytomorphology:A rare case report. Journal of Basic, Clinical & Applied Health Sciences. October 2017;1(1):43-46. Anandraj.V, Shanmugasamy K, Sowmya, Dhananjay S Kotasthane. Student's Perception and Appraisal Of Teaching Methods In Histopathology Microscopy Slide In Practical Sessions- A Need For Impact In Delivering Methods. International Education and Research Journal. 2017;3(10):54-56. Anandraj.V, Shanmugasamy K, et al. Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in association with Chronic kidney disease: A novel step in early detection of Renal Tuberculosis.Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology, October-December 2017;2(4):86-90. Anandraj.V, Shanmugasamy K, et al. Analysis of quality assurance: a novel step in fixing the turn-around time of surgical pathology reports as a part of quality management system. Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology, October-December 2017;2(4):100-103.

Department of Community Medicine Surekha A, Naveen, Suguna A, Devjani G, Karthika M, Farah N F. Comparative study of health status of migrant versus local workers’ children in atea plantation in Tamil Nadu, South India. National Journal of Research in Community Medicine.2017;(6):4.

Department of Physiology Tips for PowerPoint® based Interactive Lectures Grounded on Educational Theories. Nikhilesh Singh, Richa Gupta, Journal of Research in Medical Education & Ethics. 2017;7(3):155 - 162

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Shanmugasamy.K, Anandrajvaithy, Dhananjay S Kotasthane. Histopathological spectrum of nephrectomy specimen in a tertiary care centre: With an emphasis on chronic pyelonephritis. Annals of Pathology and laboratory Medicine. Sep-Oct 2017;4(5):573-78.

A Study of Correlation Between Ano-Scrotal Distance (ASD), Ano-Genital Distance(AGD) And Their Ratio In Common Male Urological Conditions. Dr. Vishal Shet, Prof. Joseph Philipraj* World Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017, Vol 6, Issue10, 1128-1137.

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Deepak, Vishal Shet, Joseph Philipraj. To Close Or Not To Close? Donor Site Morbidity after Buccal Mucosal Graft Harvesting. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2017;6(9):1373-1383. Deepak David, Pragadeeshwaran, Joseph Philipraj. An Unusual Case Of Bladder Outlet Obstruction “Zinner’ Syndrome”- Triad Of Seminal Vesicle Cyst, Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2017;6(9):1329-1332. Joseph Philipraj, KarthikMeyappan, Vishal Shet. Metabolic Syndrome: A High Risk for Urological Malignancies? A Prospective Study. Journal of Urology and Renal Diseases 2017. JURD-162. DOI: 10.29011/25757903. 000062.

Department of ENT Karthikeyan, Davis Pulimoottil. Regarding “Accuracy of ultrasonography and computed tomography in the evaluation of patients undergoing sialendoscopy for sialolithiasis”. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg. 2017;157(5):910-911. Bakshi SS. Regarding A Giant Ear! J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2017 Nov 23.doi: 10.1097/ MPH.0000000000001023. Bakshi SS. Predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in diabetic wound healing. J Vasc Surg. 2017 Dec;66(6):1915. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2017.07.128. Bakshi SS. Revisiting recurrent acute rhinosinusitis prevention by azithromycin in children. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2017;5(6):1802. doi: 10.1016/j. jaip.2017.06.018. Bakshi SS. Aural myiasis. Med Clin (Barc).2017 Oct 28.pii: S0025-7753(17)30710-8. doi: 10.1016/j. medcli.2017.09.009. Bakshi SS. Regarding Neutrophil-Lymphocyte and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio for the Effusion Viscosity in Otitis Media. J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Oct 16. doi: 10.1097/ SCS.0000000000004021. Bakshi SS. regarding Button Battery Ingestion. Balkan Med J. 2017 Sep 29. doi: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2017.0523. Bakshi SS regarding Erythematous Candidiasis. J Allergy ClinImmunolPract.2017 Sep 20.pii: S22132198(17)30622-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.08.012 SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Department of Biochemistry Krishnamoorthy R, Kaliaperumal R, Venkatachalam R, Poovitha R, Rajagopalan G. Apopoproteins an Early and Better Diagnostic Marker for Diabetic Retinopathy. J Clin Diagn Res 2017;11(10):NC01-05. Rathnakumar K, Rajagopalan G, Ramachandran K, Ramesh V. Association between components of metabolic syndrome and elevated intraocular pressure. Int J Res Med Sci. 2017;5(7):3053-3058. Rathnakumar K, Ramachandran K, Ramesh V, Anebaracy V, Vidhya R, Vinothkumar R et al. Prevalence of dry eye disease in Type 2 Diabetic Patients and its association with Retinopathy. IJPSR 2017;08(10):4298-4304. Venkatachalam R, Kumar R, Kaliaperumal R, Devaraj A, V A, Balamugundan B, et al. Association of serum uric acid and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy. Asian J Pharm Clin Res. 2017;10(6):112-114. Babu SV, Jagadeesan AR, Ramalingam J. A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile in Obese and Nonobese Men attending Master Health Checkup. Indian J Med Biochem. 2017;21(2):73–75. Venkatesan S, Chakkarai K, Arulvijayavani S, Senthilkumar GP, Manikandan R, Kalyaperumal M. Association between vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and inflammatory markers in urolithiasis patients. J Renal Inj Prev. 2017;6(4):240-243. Guhan VN Basu S, Rao KP, Daniel M, Vani SAV, Priyadharshini S. A comparative study of serum sodium and potassium levels between pre-eclamptic patients and normal pregnant women. MedPulse International Journal of biochemistry 2017;4(2):43-46.

Department of Pharmacology Adithan C, Adkoli BV. Enrichment of MBBS curriculum with research component: Road to professional. Ann. SBV 2017;6(1):21-3.

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Editor/ reviewer Dr. S. Joseph Philipraj, Professor of Urology, during the last quarter of 2017 was the peer reviewer in the Indian Journal of Urology, Urology Annals and Journal of Renal and urological Diseases. He is also the Editorial Committee Member in Indian Journal of Urology and Journal of Renal and urological Diseases- Gavin Publishers. He was the Issue Editor for the Annals of SBV July-Dec 2017 Prof. S Habeebullah, O&G was a peer reviewer for SQU Med J Oman and Indian J Gyn Oncology. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology was a reviewer of an article titled, “Dengue – Clinical Profile in adults”, in the IJPBS on 16.11.2017. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invited to conduct review of a scientific paper for Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research ( JCDR) onNovember 2017. Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD,” was a Reviewer for the 2nd edition in “Diseases Of Ear Nose

And Throat Head And Neck Surgery” by Mohan Bansal in November 2017. Dr. Joshy M Easow, Prof& HOD, Department of Microbiology, was invited to conduct review of a scientific paper for BioMed central Infectious Diseases on December 2017. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, Department of Microbiology, was invited to conduct review of a scientific paper for Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases on December 2017. Dr Richa, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, reviewed article titled “The effectiveness of health care information technologies: An empirical evaluation of trust, security beliefs and privacy as determinants of health care outcomes” in Journal of Medical Internet Research. Dr Richa, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, reviewed article titled “An epidemiological study of cognitive stress appraisal and related factors among workers: cross-sectional study” in BMJ open.

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at Ramaiah Medical College & Hospitals, Bangalore on 03.02.2018.

Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was awarded 1st Prize in the Faculty Podium Presentation Competition, at SBV Research Week, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, on 12.12.2017.

hh Resource Person / Guest lecture in Academic/ Scientific Events Prof.M.Nirmal Coumare, Medical Superintendent and Dr. Pratheesh Ravindran, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery participated and delivered talks at the HACON 2018, the Third Annual Hospital Administrators Conclave held 14

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Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as a resource person on “PG Protocol Writing Workshop”-2017 conducted by MGMCRI held from 03.10.2017 to 11.10.2017.

Prof. S Habeebullah, O&G, gave a talk on “Intrapartumfetal monitoring: Current concepts” – at Annual conference of Salem organized by Salem Obst and Gyn society on 19th November, 2017.

Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, Dept. of Anaesthesiology chaired a session and delivered a talk on “Formal wearing of white coat, Administering of Oath on white Coat Ceremony conducted by MGMCRI held on 04.10.2017.

Prof. S Habeebullah, O&Gheld case discussion on “Pregnancy and Hypertension” at “OBGYAN 2017”at Kuppamorganized by PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research on 2nd Nov 2017.

Prof. Sivashanmugam, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as a faculty to conduct one day workshop on “Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia and delivered a lecture on “Ultrasound Guided Lower Limb Nerve Block at ISACONAP 2017, AP State ISA Conference, Kakinada held on 07.10.2017 and 08.10.2017. It was awarded 2 credit hours by AP Medical Council. Prof. Hemanth Kumar, Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “ROSC: What next?”on Criticare 2017 1st Annual conference, ISCCM, organized by IGMCRI held on 07.10.2017 and 08.10.2017. Dr. Parthasarathy, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as faculty to conduct Basic Life Support Training Program for Staff Nurse at IMA KumbakonamTrauma Care Project “IMATRAC” held on 11.10.2017 to 15.10.2017. Dr. Dewan Roshan Singh, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as a faculty and delivered a talk on “Career Progression Opportunities for Budding Anaesthesiologists” at ISA Puducherry State Brach Meet, held on 13.10.2017. Dr. Annie John, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Anaesthesiology was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “Ultrasound guided Truncal block – Overview” at ISA Nagarcoil conference help on 17.12.2017. Prof.Pallavee P, O&G was an invited speaker at Hotel Annamalai, Puducherry on Management of Obesity in Pregnancy on 22.10.2017 organized by Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of Pondicherry. Prof. S Habeebullah, O&G gave a lecture on “Cardiotocography” and conducted “Post-operative rounds” at the CME ‘QUEST 2017’ on 03.11.2017 held at Medical College, Kozhikode organized by Kozhikode O & G society. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Prof.DinkerPai, Dept. Of General Surgery delivered lecture on Simulation in Medical Education in IASGCON 2018, in Jipmer Dr. M.V Pravin Charles, Associate Professor, department of Microbiology gave a guest lecture on "Microbiological Sample Collection and Preservation" to the Medical Officers of SHAR hospital (ISRO) at Sriharikota on 18.11.2017. Dr. M.V Pravin Charles, Associate Professor, department of Microbiology conducted hands on training program for the Laboratory technicians of SHAR hospital on “Microbiological techniques” in the central laboratory of SHAR hospital (ISRO) at Sriharikota on 18.11.2017. Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT, participated as a Resource person in “MIST Mahatma Gandhi Intense Surgical Training PG CME program” conducted in MGMCRI on 25.11.17. Dr. Prof. S Gopalakrishnan, Professor ENT, participated as a speaker in “CME on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery” in Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences conducted in Mandaya, Karnataka on 15.11.17 Dr. Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor ENT, participated as a speaker in ‘Recent advances in ENT 2017’ conducted in Sri Balaji medical college and hospital chennai on 2.10.17 Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor delivered a talk in CME on ‘Recent advances in ENT 2017’ at Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital Chennai on 2.10.17 Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor delivered a talk in a CME on ‘Endoscopic Sinus Surgery’ at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandaya, Karnataka on 15.11.17 Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, & Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor, ENT was a Resource person Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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for ‘MIST’ Mahatma Gandhi Intense Surgical Training PG CME program” on 25.11.17

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Dr.Vimal Raj.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a talk on “Aerosol therapy” as part of Induction therapy for Nurses, held in D2 lecture hall, MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 16.10.2017.

Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT, participated as a chairperson in “Cochlear implant- a difficult situation ”by Dr.Neelam Vaid, at 20th Tamilnadu state and 13th South zone conference conducted in Vellammal Medical College, Madurai on 13.10.17 to 15.10.17

Dr.K.Surendra Menon (HOD), Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine gave a talk on “Prevalence of respiratory diseases in India” during “International Congress of The Pulmonologists Society Of Indian Ocean (SPOI)” in Le Pondy, Pondicherry on 30.11.2017. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, & Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated as resource persons in the session titled “Literature Search and Reference Management” in the Dissertation protocol workshop for first year PG students in MEU, MGMCRI on 04.10.2017. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor & Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated as resource persons in the “Addiction Management Training Programme”, organized by Department of Mental Health Nursing, Kasturba Nursing College and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, on 14.11.2017 to 16.11.2017. Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of Psychiatry, participated as a resource person in communication skills training modules for IGIDS dental Postgraduate students, held from 09.10.2017 to 12.10.2017. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated as a resource person in a program titled “Purview of Mental Health Nursing in Working Area” organized by Department of Mental Health Nursing, Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing, Vinayaka Missions University, Puducherry on 29.11.2017. 16

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Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, ENT, participated as a chairperson in “Endo DCR with stenting by Amul Jacob “, at 20th Tamilnadu state and 13th South zone conference conducted in Vellammal Medical College, Madurai held between 13.10.17 and 15.10.17 Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine chaired a Session on “Faculty Presentations” in 25th Karnataka Medicolegal Society Annual Conference held on 1st to 3rd Dec 2017 at BMC, Bangalore Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine chaired a Session on ‘Medical Audit” in CME Forensic Update 2017 held on 22 and 23rd December 2017 at JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor of Urology was the chairperson for Dr.DilipAdapa Prize Best paper SessionAnnual Conference of Karnataka Urology Association Held at Virajpet – Coorg from 3rd to 5th Nov 2017. Dr.K.Surendra Menon (HOD), Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Chaired a session on “Guidelines for Clinical Examination” during “Basics and Beyond-2017” - Introductory topics in pulmonary medicine on 06.10.2017 & 07.10.2017 conducted by Stanley Medical College & Government hospital of thoracic medicine, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai. Dr.K.Surendra Menon (HOD), Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Chaired a session on Arterial blood gas analysis during “South India PG update programme’’ on 27.10.2017 & 28.10.2017, conducted by the Institute of Chest diseases, Kozhikode, Kerala. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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hh Officiating as Moderator / Panelist in Academic / Scientific Events Dr. Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, was the moderator in “Video session on endoscopic removal of JNA” by Suresh Vatz at ENT meet Cuddalore on 24.11.2017 Prof. N.Ananthakrishnan, Prof. Robinson Smile,Prof.M.Ramanathan, Prof. TirouAroul, Prof. DinkerPai, Dept.of General Surgery moderated a clinical session in MIST 2017.

Dr.Umadevi S, Professor, department of Microbiology judged the podium presentation of undergraduate students during the research week conducted at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 08.12.2017. Dr Suchitra, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology participated and was the judge for PG Poster Presentation session in APPICON - 2017 conducted at JIPMER on 12th to 14th October, 2017. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, served as judge & presided over Debate competition for MBBS students, conducted in commemoration of World Mental Health Day, at IGMCRI, Kathirkamam, Puducherry on 10.10.2017.

hh Examiner / Evaluator/ Expert Prof SeeteshGhose, HOD,O&G was an external examiner for MS – Obstetrics & Gynecology held at JIPMER, Puducherry on 24th October 2017. Prof. C.P.Ganeshbabu & Prof.K.V.Rajan Dept. Of General Surgery moderated the Panel discussion on Upper GI Bleed in MIST 2017 (November)

Prof. S Habeebullah, O&G was an external Examiner for final MBBS at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar from 11th to 14th December, 2017.

Dr.R.Kannan, Dept. Of General Surgery delivered lecture on UG update in October 2017 held at Saveetha Medical college, Chennai

Dr K Srikanth, Professor and HOD, Department of Ophthalmology went as an external UG examiner to Ramaiyah Medical College, Bangalore from 27.12.2017 to 30.12.2017

Dr.Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan, Professor, ENT, participated as a moderator in “MIST Mahatma Gandhi Intense Surgical Training PG CME program” conducted in MGMCRI on 25.11.17

hh Officiating as Judge in Academic / Scientific Events Dr.Prof. S Gopalakrishnan, Professor,ENT, participated as a judge in “ SBV research Week – UG poster competition” conducted in MGMCRI on 7.12.17 Dr.R.Kannan, faculty, Dept. Of General Surgery was the Jury member for Oral Paper Presentation in State IMA Conference held in December 2017 in Nagerkovil. Dr.Umadevi S, Professor, department of Microbiology judged an oral presentation on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) inMICROCON-2017, the 41st Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) at Ranchi on 24.11.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Dr. B. R. Nagaraj, HOD, Dept of Radiodiagnosis, went as a examiner for MD Radiodiagnosis candidates at Chettinadu Medical College & Research Institute. Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Associate Professor Department of Pharmacology corrected a Ph.D, Dissertation for Maharashtra University, 21st October 2017. Dr. K.Jaiganesh, Professor & Head of Physiology was examiner for I MBBS exam held on 24th October, 2017 at SRM Medical College. Dr. K.Jaiganesh, Professor & Head of Physiology was PhD paper evaluator for Annamalai University in October, 2017. Dr Jeneth Berlin Raj, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology was question paper setter and paper evaluator for Molecular Biology, MSc (Biochemistry) exam held on 24th November, 2017 by Pondicherry University. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine went as an external examiner for Post graduate examination in SRMC university, Chennai on 6.11.17 & 7.11.17. Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine went as an external examiner for Post graduate examination in Chettinad Medical University, Chennai on 13.11.17. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine went as a external examiner for Post graduate examination in Konaseema Medical College, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh & Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh on 28.12.2017 & 29.12.2017 respectively.

hh Elected / member in Scientific and Academic Offices Dr. B. R. Nagaraj, HOD, Dept of Radiodiagnosis was a committee member for recruitment of Assistant and Associate professors, at JIPMER, Puducherry. Dr.Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, Department of Microbiology was invited as member of the Advisory Committee Meeting for the final presentation and approval of M.VSc. Dissertation (Veterinary Microbiology) held at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry on 24.11.2017. Dr. Kartik J Salwe, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology is a member IHEC, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, attended the Ethics Committee Meeting on 3rd October 2017. Dr. Eswaran S, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, was appointed as a member of the Institutional Human Ethics Committee, KGNC on 30.11.2017.

hh Organizing member Prof.R.Krishnagopal, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, was the Chief coordinator for ASTRA – (Advance Surgical Training & Research Academy) Basic Arthroplasty cadaveric workshop for hip and knee , held on 15th December 2017 at ShriSathiyaSai Medical College & Research Institute, Ammapettai, Kanchipuram District. Dr.M.Manoharan, Associate Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, Course coordinator for ASTRA – (Advance Surgical Training & Research Academy) Basic 18

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Arthroplasty cadaveric workshop for hip and knee held on 15thDecember 2017 at ShriSathiyaSai Medical College & Research Institute, Ammapettai, Kanchipuram District. Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology was a Volunteer in the organization team of the Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care, held in November 2017, in MEU, MGMCRI.

hh Fellowship / Online course participation / completion Prof.M. Chandrasekaran, Professor Dept. Of Orthopaedics, is on a 6 month fellowship in “Advance Spine Surgery” at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore from October 2017 . Dr. Sudar Codi R, Associate Professor and Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology completed the final exams for the Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care on 13.10.2017 conducted by the Department of Surgery and Department of Palliative Care, MGMCRI, held at Conference hall, Near CCU, MGMCRI. Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology attended the Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care for three days on 17th, 18th and 19th November 2017,organized by the Department of General Surgery and the Palliative Care Unit in MEU, MGMCRI. Dr Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology completed short course on sample size calculation conducted by Department of Biostatistics, Biostatistics Resource and Training centre at Christian Medical College, Vellore on 4th and 5th December 2017. Dr Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology completed online course on “Focus on peer review” in November, 2017. The course was offered by Nature Master Class. Dr Selvakumar, Tutor, Department of Physiology completed online course on “Introduction to clinical research,” on “Introduction to good clinical laboratory practice,” on “Introduction to reviewing genomic research” on “Data safety and monitoring boards for clinical trials,” on “ICH good clinical practice E6 (R2)”, on “Ethics of ancillary care in research” and on “Essential elements of SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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ethics” during the month of December, 2017. The courses were offered by the global health network.

therapy” in Pondicherry Renal Sciences Society meeting on Nov 25th 2017.

Mrs. R. Sathiya, Tutor, Department of Biochemistry completed 8th Short course on Basic Epidemiology organized by JIPMER, Puducherry from 6th to 11th November 2017.

Prof.R.Krishnagopal, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, delivered a talk on “position and portals for shoulder arthroscopy”and also was a moderator in shoulder arthroscopy cadaver workshop held at Sri RamachandraMedcal College & Research Institute, Chennai on 16 & 17.12.17.

Prof. Niranjan, Department of Biochemistry successfully completed course for NABL assessor organized by NABL, Bangalore on 13th November 2017. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, successfully completed Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDHPE) course (2016-2017), under the Centre for Health Professions Education, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, on 07.11.2017.

hh Presentations in Academic / Scientific Events Dr. Arul Vijaya Vani, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry Poster presentation titled “Adverse effect of letrozole on lipid profile in postmenopausal breast cancer patients” in 25th Annual conference of Association of Medical Biochemistry of India, organized by JSS medical college, Mysuru from 17th to 19th of November 2017 Dr Suchitra, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology presented poster titled “Effect of Savitri Pranayam on stress and activity levels in young medical students”, Dr Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology presented oral paper titled “HRV and QOL in breast cancer patients: Does yoga therapy plays a role”, and Dr Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology presented poster titled “Effect of Savitri Pranayam on stress and activity levels in young medical students” in APPICON, 2017 conducted between 12th & 14th October at JIPMER

Prof.R.Krishnagopal, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, delivered a talk on “ Hamstring graft harvest for ACL reconstruction” and also was a moderator in Knee Arthroscopy workshop on cadavers on 28.10.2017 JIPMER, Pondicherry. Prof. A.A.Rajamani, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a faculty in MORE 2017at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on November 10th& 11th 2017. Prof.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, delivered a talk on “Portal placement in Shoulder Arthroscopy”& presented paper – A comparative study on platelet rich plasma, versus steroid in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis in IASCON October 12th – 15th 2017, Marriott Hotel Jaipur. Dr.M.Manoharan, Associate Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a Delegate & presented paper – Unusual presentation of cellulitis of leg ended with resection arthrodesis – A case report, National conference of ASAMI India 8th – 10th December, 2017. Dr.B.Mohamad Gouse, Assistant Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a faculty in MORE 2017at MGMCRI, Pondicherry on November 10 th& 11th 2017.

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Dr.Roopa URS, Assistant Professor of Pathology presented the poster titled “ HemophagocyticlymphocytohistiocytosisA rare series of 5 cases” at HEMATOCON 2017 held on 3- 5th November 2017 at Guwahati, Assam.

Dr. Sripriya, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Anaesthesiology attended on Criticare 2017 1st Annual conference, ISCCM, organized by IGMCRI held on 07.10.2017 and 08.10.2017.

Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor of Urology, delivered Capsule Talk in SAF Meeting- Current Perspectives in Paediatric Urinary Tract Infections.

Dr. Sivashanmugam, Prof. & Head, Dr. Hemanth, Prof., Dr. Kusha, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Gayatri, Asst. Prof., Dr. Indubala, Asst. Prof., Dr. Anusha, Senior Resident, Dept. of Anaesthesiology participated at ISA Puducherry State Brach Meet, held on 13.10.2017. ISA meet hotel Athithi.

Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor of Urology, delivered a Talk on “Over Active Bladder and Mirabegron – a Novel SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr. Gayatri Mishra, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Anaesthesiology was attended as delegate AT 68th ISA National Conference ISACON2017 Kolkata held from 25.11.2017 to 30.11.2017 Dr. Reeta, Dr. Kulkarni Sweta, Associate Professors, & Arul Vijaya Vani, Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry participated has a delegate in SAF Guest talk on “Emerging Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological aspects of Pain Management”, organized by MGMCRI on 13th October 2017. National Workshop on Quality management systems and internal audit in medical labs as per ISO-15189-2012, organized by Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI, Puducherry, from 20th to 23rd of December 2017. Dr. Arul Vijaya Vani, Assistant Professor, Mrs. R. Sathiya, Mr. K. Ramachandran, Tutors Department of Biochemistry participated has a delegate in CME title “Six Sigma”, organized by SRMCRI, Chennai on 26th October 2017. Dr Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology attended national workshop on “Structural equation modelling using AMOS” on 27th and 28th October, 2017 at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Dr. G. Jayaraman, Associate Professor and Dr. Armel Arputha Sivarajan, Assistant professor, Department Of Radiodiagnosis attended the JIPMER Breast Imaging CME 2017 held in JIPMER on 12.11.17 - Each were awarded 10 JIPMER credit points and 2 credit hours. Dr. Shriram and Dr. Brinda, Senior Residents from the department of Radiodiagnosis attended the 70th Annual state India Radiological Imaging Association conferences (Tamilnadu and Pondicherry) chapter held in Thothukudi from 15-17th December 17. Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University awarded 6 credit hours and 20 credit points to each participant. Dr. K.Jaiganesh, Professor & Head of Physiology, Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine & Prof. T.Tirou Aroul, Department of Surgery participated in the ‘MCI Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education Technologies’(RBCW ) and ‘One-day Sensitization Programme on Attitude and Communication (AT-COM)’ held from 7th to 10th November 2017 in the Department of Medical Education, JIPMER, Pondicherry. 20

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Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine attended 25th (KAMLS)Karnataka Medicolegal Society Annual Conference held on 1st -3rd Dec 2017 at BMC, Bangalore (6 Credit hours) Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine attended CME Forensic Update 2017 held on 22,23rd December 2017 at JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore Karnataka Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine participated in Revised Basic course workshop on Medical Education Technologies held during 7.11.2017 to 09.11.2017 organized by the MCI regional Centre, JIPMER, Pondicherry Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine participated in One day Sensitization Programme on Attitude and Communication (AT-COM) Module on 10.11.2017 organized by the MCI regional Centre, JIPMER, Pondicherry. Dr. Uma Narayanamurthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology attended the CME, “Changing trends in the Management of Endocrinological Disorders”, organized by the MEDVARSITY, on 18th and 19th December, 2017 in Chennai. Dr.Umadevi S, Professor, Department of Microbiology attended MICROCON-2017, the 41st Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) at Ranchi from 23.11.2017 to 26.11.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.Pramodhini S, Associate Professor, Microbiology participated in a CME on “Hospital Acquired InfectionsDiagnosis & Surveillance” organised by Dept. of Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry on 17.11.2017. Dr.S.JosephPhilipraj, Professor of Urology, participated in “Urolegacon 2017” conducted by Urological Society of India in Chennai on 2nd and 3rd Dec 2017. Prof, N.Ananthakrishanan, Prof. DinkerPai, Prof. C.P.Ganeshbabu, Dr.R.Kannan, Faculty membersfrom Dept.of General surgery attended IASGCON 2018 on Oct 3 to 5 in JIPMER. Prof.Robinson Smile, Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Prof.M.Ramanathan, Prof. Dinkerpai, Prof.T.TirouAroul, Prof.C.P.GaneshBabu, Prof. K.V.Rajan, Dr.R.Kannan, Dr.Saravanakumar, Dr.Vinoth, Dr.Durai, Dr.Vasantharaja, Dr.Mughilan, Dr.Murugan, Dr.Arulkumar, of Dept.of General Surgery attended MIST 2018, on November 24, 25th in MGMCRI. Dr.R.Kannan,Associate Professor, Dept.of General Surgery attended IAPC held in November 2018. Dr.R.Kannan, Associate Professor from Dept.of General Surgery attended state conference of Indian Medical Association at Nagercoil on Dec.6 and 7. Prof.C.P.Ganeshbabu, Prof.K.V.Rajan, Dr.R.Kannan, Associate Professor from Dept.of General Surgery attended Indo – UK Oncology summit held in Chennai onDecember 15 and 16 2018. Dr.R.Kannan,Associate Professor, from Dept.of General Surgery attended ASICON 2018 conducted in Jaipur, December 25 to Dec.31. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. Eswaran S, Professor, Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, attended an orientation and training program on ProQuest Databases in the library seminar hall, MGMCRI on 08.11.2017. Dr. Avudaiappan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a CME on “Adolescent Psychiatry” organized by Department of Psychiatry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, held on 11.11.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Prof Seetesh Ghose, HOD, O & G attended Operative vaginal, cosmetic & reconstructive gynaecological surgical workshop of National level at Dr. R. N.Cooper Hospital &HBTMMC,Juhu, Mumbai on 17.11.2017organised by Maharashtra Obs. Gyn. Society in association with Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of India. Prof.Seetesh Ghose, HOD, O & G attended International Conference on Fertility Enhancement Management & More (FEMM-2017) at The St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai on 18th and 19th November 2017 organized by Maharashtra Obs. Gyn. Society in association with Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of India. Dr Sunil Kumar Samal, Associate Professor &Dr. GaneswarBarik, Senior Resident, O & G attended CME Controversies in Infertility Management at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai on 25th& 26th November, 2017 organized by Prashant Infertility Centre, Chennai. Dr.SetuRathod, Dr Sunil Kumar Samal, Associate Professors, Dr.Chandana, Assistant Professor, Dr.GaneswarBarik, Senior Resident, O & G attended The Scope,Live Operative Endoscopy Workshop on 1st October 2017 organized by Firm Hospitals, Chennai Dr.SetuRathod, Associate Professor, O & G attended Fertility Enhancing Endoscopy Training Programme conducted at Johnson & Johnson Institute, Chennai on 9th& 10th December, 2017 organized by Indian Society of Associated Reproduction. Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr.RupalSamal, Associate Professors, Dr.Chandana, Dr.Swetha, Assistant Professors, Dr.Ganeshwar, Senior Resident, O & G attended a talk on “Letrozole& Progesterone in Infertility” on 23rd December at Hotel Accord, Puducherry organized by Sun Pharma in association with Pondicherry Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society. Prof. SeeteshGhose, Prof.Reddi Rani P, Prof. Syed Habeeebullah, Prof.Pallavee P, Dr.Lopamudra B John, Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Dr.SetuRathod, Dr.Madhusmita, O & G attended Guest lecture on “Emerging Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological aspects of Pain Management” by Dr.Muralidhar Joshi, Virinchi Hospitals, Hyderabad on 13th October 2017 organized by Scientific &Academic Forum. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Prof.R.Surendher Kumar, Professor & Dr.M.Manoharan, Associate Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a Delegate in “Pelvic acetabulum course on cadaver” held at JIPMER 17-19 November 2017. Prof.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a Delegate in Indian Cartilage Society 4th Congress from 17th-18th November, 2017 at Coimbatore, India. Prof.Vineet Thomas Abraham, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a Delegate in CME Current trend in Orthopaedics 11th November 2017, Mangalore. Prof.R.Surendher Kumar, Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a Delegate in “1 st Bengaluru Trauma Course 2017” held in the IT Capital and Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru on 2nd – 4th of November 2017. Dr.Krishna Prasad, Senior Resident, Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a faculty in Illizarov course May 2017, JIPMER, Pondicherry. Dr.Krishna Prasad, Senior Resident Dept. of Orthopaedics, participated as a faculty in Calicut course 18th& 19th November 2017, Calicut Medical College. Dr.G.ThayumanaSundaram, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated as a delegate in1st TNAS conference held at centre for Sports Science at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai on 16th& 17.12.17 which also had arthroscopic cadaveric workshop on shoulder. Dr.A.Prabhakaran, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated as a delegate in1st TNAS conference held at centre for Sports Science at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai on 16th& 17.12.17 which also had arthroscopic cadaveric workshop on shoulder. Dr.M.Manoharan, Associate Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics) participated as a Delegate in Basic & advanced ring fixator workshop at ASAMICON 2017. Dr. S S.Bakshi, Associate Professor ENT, participated in“ ELEGATE CADAVER HANDS- ON 2017’ hands on workshop on cadavers in reconstructive maxillofacial surgery’ on 10.11.17 conducted in MGMCRI. 22

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Dr.R.Pajanivel, Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr.Vimal Raj. R, Assistant Professor & Dr.K.Kalaiyarasan, Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended “International Congress of The Pulmonologists Society Of Indian Ocean” held at Le Pondy resort, Pondicherry between 30.11.2017 & 03.12.2017. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended 72nd National Conference of Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (NATCON 2017), held at KIMS & RF, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh between 15 -17 December 2017. Prof.SendhilCoumary, O&G attended Caesarean delivery workshop as delegate conducted by Trichy O & G society on 10th Dec 2017. Dr.K.N.Jha, Professor,Dr AR Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor & Dr Swathi.N, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology attended AGES-25, a conference on glaucoma at Aravind eye hospital, Pondicherry on 14.10.2017 & 15.10.2017. Dr AR Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor & Dr Swathi.N, Associate Professor,Department of Ophthalmology attended Comprehensive Cataract Conference – CCC 2017 – 2nd world conference on MSICS at the ITC Grand Chola on 01.12.2017, 02.12.2017 & 03.12.2017 and presented a free paper each. Dr.Bhavani, Associate professor of Pathology, attended the Annual conference of dermatopathology society of India held on 1-3rd December 2017 at JIPMER, Puducherry. Dr.Roopa URS, Assistant professor of Pathology attended the pre conference workshop titled Immunohematology held on 2nd November 2017 during Hematocon 2017 at Guwahati, Assam. Dr. Parthasarathy, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Anaesthesiology attended one day workshop on National Neonatology Forum Neonatal Resuscitation Programme at Kumbakonam on 06.10.2017.

hh Miscellany COPYRIGHT: Dr Sumathy Sundar, Director (CMTER) and Dr Sobana R, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, (MGMCRI). “MEETS: Musically Express your Emotions & Thoughts for Success” October, 2017: L69472/2017 SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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The MCI Funds requested for the SRIPSCON 2017, by the Department of Pharmacology was granted and credited by the Medical Council of India, in October 2017. Dr. Sabari Anandh J, Tutor, Department of Pharmacology, who applied for doing Ph.D in SBV University, his proposal was accepted and permitted to start his Ph.D in November 2017. HONOUR: Dr. Parthasarathy, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Anaesthesiology, honored Tamil poet at a function in Swamimalai on 01.10.2017.

hh department of Microbiology Receipt of GenBank Accession Numbers for Scrub typhus and Q fever Prof. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor, department of Microbiology along with his two Ph. D Students from the Department of Microbiology, and in collaboration withDr. Benet BoscoDhas and Dr. PoojaPrateesh, CIDRF, has received Accession Numbers from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)GenBank, USA for their Molecular work on Q fever and Scrub typhus. Pradeep J and Stephen S had received Gene Accession Numbers for 22 sequences of Coxiellaburnetii - GenBank Accession Numbers: MG548608-MG548629. Anitharaj V and Stephen S had received Gene Accession Numbers for 95 sequences of Orientiatsutsugamushi - GenBank Accession Numbers: MG601875-MG601969.

hh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery MORE 2017 (MGMCRI ORTHOPAEDIC REVISION EDUCATION) on 10th & 11th November 2017 The 3rd Post Graduates teaching programme in the Institute and in the State of Pondicherry was conducted on 10th& 11th November 2017. Presence of eminent faculties from various Institutes was hallmark for this program. A total

hh Department of Pharmacology. IAEC - Institutional Animal Ethical Committee IAEC - Institutional Animal Ethical Committee meeting was held on 2.11.2017 for the replacement of a member in the IAEC at the Department of Pharmacology. The meeting was hosted by the CPCSEA Nominee and the IAEC Chairman Dr. Manimekalai.K, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI. The reconstruction of the Animal House facilities as suggested by the CPCSEA Nominee was done from 10.11.2017. Board Meeting for B.Sc. Clinical Research Course was conducted on 23.11.2017at the Department of Pharmacology. The external member was Prof. Dr.Darling Chellathai and the internal members were Dr.Manimekalai.K, Dr. Adithan.C, Dr. Padmavathi.S, Dr. Sudar Codi.R, Dr. Johan Pandian J, Dr. Mirunalini.R. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

of 18 were external and 4 were internal faculties. It had four sessions of Clinical case discussions and didactic lectures on approach to various case scenarios. This programme has been planned to be organized annually for the benefit of exam going Post Graduates. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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hh Department of Pulmonary Medicine International Congress of the Pulmonologists Society of Indian Ocean (SPOI) 2017 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, as part of Association of Pulmonologists of Puducherry (APP), under the aegis of Indian Chest Society (ICS) organized “International Congress of The Pulmonologists Society of Indian Ocean (SPOI)” held at Le Pondy resort, Pondicherry between 30.11.2017 & 03.12.2017. Dr.K. Surendra Menon, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine welcomed the International Delegates to the Congress. A brief history of the French colonial past was highlighted by Dr.B.Pigearias from NICE, France. Prof.K. Surendra Menon gave a talk on “Prevalence of respiratory diseases in India”. Four sessions were conducted on Day 2 covering Tropical Lung Diseases, Tuberculosis, Biomass exposure and Air pollution. Topics related to Airway and sleep disorders along with interesting case reports were presented on Day 3. Dr.E.Elamaran, Thoracic Surgeon, MGMCRI presented Case series on Interesting presentations of Empyema thoracis.

faculty and technical persons form various institute across the states from Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

hh Department of Ophthalmology Eye & body donation motivators We, on behalf of the department of Ophthalmology, held a ceremony on Saturday, 28th October 2017, to felicitate and honour such eye and body donation motivators for their noble thoughts and gestures. The event was held in the College block, within the hospitals premises and was attended by honourable dignitaries including Prof.Dr.M.Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI and Prof.Dr.V.NirmalCoumare, Medical Superintendent, MGMCRI. The entire ceremony was presided over by our honourable Chief Guest, PMJF. Ln. Ponnuram Paramaguru, District Governor of Lions club-324 A3, who also addressed the gathering. The function was attended by 200 members of the Lions club from various blocks involving Cuddalore, Villupuram, Nagapattinam and Puducherry.

Workshops on Interventional Pulmonology, Asthma and Lung Cancer were conducted on the last day. Professor K.Surendra Menon delivered the vote of thanks. Prof.N.C.Paratian & Dr.Lalloo, President, South African Chest Society welcomed the Indian Delegates to the next Congress to be held in Durban, South Africa.

hh Department of Biochemistry Workshop on Quality Management System and Internal Audit - ISO 15189-2012 The Department of Biochemistry, MGMCRI organized a Workshop a quality management system (QMS) and internal audit in medical laboratories as per ISO 151892012 and in association with HELP 360 from 20th to 23rd December 2017. Eminent resource person including Prof. M. K. Lalitha, Former Head, Department of Microbiology CMC Vellore and former Prof. Sowmiya, Professor, SRMMC, Porur Chennai elaborated on several facets of quality Management, as applied to diagnostic laboratory. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. M. Ravishankar, Dean-Faculty, MGMCRI, SBV. There are nearly 13 participants were participated in this workshop those are 24

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hh Activities of Hospital Palliative Care Team (HPTC) MOU with Pallium India On October 14th, 2017, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Pallium India thereby starting the process of incorporating and integrating the Principles and Practices of Palliative SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Care into the Medical, Dental and Nursing Curriculum of SBV.Dr. K.S. Reddy and Dr. Prabhakaran signed the agreement on behalf of SBV and Pallium India respectively.

through lectures, interactive sessions and role plays. Dr. Srikanth and Mrs. LathaSrikanth from Sri Venkateswara Medical College were the other external faculties. Dr. K.S. Reddy (Chairman, HPCT) took a session on the Role of steroids in Palliative Care; Dr. Amritha Ganesh (Cardiology) took a session on spirituality while Ms. AnuSavioThelly took a session on Wound Management. Resource Speaker

CCEPC: The Department of Surgery along with the HPCT of MGMC&RI in association with Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), conducted the Second Session of Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care (CCEPC) from 17th to 19thth November, 2017. There were a total of 31 participants with 5 participants from JIPMER and one doctor each from Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital, Pondicherry, State Service and Sivakasi, 2 doctors from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Pondicherry and 3 dentists from IGIDS, Pondicherry. The course was inaugurated by Dr. M. Ravi Shankar, Dean, MGMC & RI. Prof Emr.Dr. Robinson Smile, Dr. Ramanathan (HOD General Surgery) and Dr. K.S.Reddy felicitated the event.

Ms.AnuSavioThelly was the resource speaker for the session ‘Caring Alzheimer’s Disease’ at NLC India CNE’s program on 29th November, 2017 at Neyveli. Ms.AnuSavioThelly was also a resource speaker for ‘Orientation towards Palliative Dentistry’ for Future Dental Professionals Program in IGIDS, Pondicherry on November 30th, 2017. Systematic Training Program Dr. K.S. Reddy, Dr. Eswaran ( Psychiatry), Dr. Amritha Ganesh, and Dr. R. Kannan of the HPCT also conducted a session during the systematic training program for current batch of interns of MGMC & RI on December 7th and December 21st, 2017 on Introduction to Palliative Care.

hh Department of Anaesthesiology Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI in collaboration with Scientific Academic Forum in commemorating World Anaesthesia Day on 13.10.2017. The guest talk is “Emerging Pharmocological & Non-Pharmacological aspects of pain management by Dr. Muralildhar Joshi, MD, DNB.

Department of Anaesthesiology conducted acute pain service training for staff nurses at Medical Simulation Center on 11.10.17 and 12.10.17. Dr. MallikaThiruvadanan (Chennai), Dr. Ilangovan (Chennai) and Dr. Adinarayanan ( JIPMER), were nominated by IAPC to conduct the three day course SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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hh Department of General Surgery IAPC workshop was conducted by Dept.Of General surgery in November 17, 18 2017.

MIST 2017,was conducted by Dept.Of General surgery in November 23, 24, 2017.

Skill Based training (Endoscopy) was conducted by Dept.Of General surgery in association with Association Of Surgeon on December 22, 2017.

hh SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC FORUM Internal meetings were organized every month consisting of TED talk followed by Mediquiz, Capsule talk & paper presentation by Post-graduate student/faculty. Internal meetings for the month of October, November & December 2017 were conducted on 06.10.2017, 17.11.2017 & 01.12.2017 respectively.

Poster & Podium competition for both UG & PG students of Medicine, Nursing and Dental Colleges in and around Pondicherry based ICMR Projects & PG Dissertation. SBV Faculty Podium Competition for the best faculty research done at SBV (Faculty Projects). Judges were internal and external experts from different fields of Medicine, Nursing & Dental. A total of 17 posters were displayed for UG Intra-Collegiate Poster Presentation, which included 6 were from MGMCRI, 7 from KGNC & 4 from AHS. The winners of the Intra Collegiate UG Posters were Keerthi AG (MGMCRI), Pradeeshwari S (KGNC) &Adityan R (AHS). The top 9 best posters (3 from each constituent streams) were selected for Intra Collegiate Podium presentation which was held on 08.12.2017. The winners of the Intra Collegiate UG Podium Competition were Keerthi AG (MGMCRI), Pradeeshwari S (KGNC) & joint 3 rd by Muskan Shyamsundar Agarwal (MGMCRI) & Avinash G (MGMCRI). The Intra-Collegiate PG Poster Competition was held on two consecutive days on 8th December & 9th December 2017. The top 10 best posters were selected for Intra Collegiate PG Podium presentation which was held on 11.12.2017. The winners of the Intra Collegiate PG Podium Competition were DrPreethiSridharan (CIDRF) & joint 2 nd by DrAmrutha V (Paediatrics), DrAmritha L (General Medicine) & Mr. Surendran (KGNC). The Inter Collegiate PG Podium presentation was participated by 11 postgraduate students from AVMC, Pondicherry, PIMS, Pondicherry&Indrani College for Nursing, Ariyur along with students from SBV. The winners of the Intra Collegiate PG Podium Competition were Dr. AmruthaVenkateshwaran (MGMCRI), Dr. Amritha Lakshmi (MGMCRI) & Dr. Leenu Grace Ninan (PIMS). The top 3 winners of the SBV Faculty Podium Competition were DrSukantoSarkar (MGMCRI), DrAnirudhYashwant (IGIDS) &Dr. Pratebha B (IGIDS).

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SAF conducted its 3rd Guest Lecture to commemorate WORLD ANAESTHESIA DAY on 13th October 2017. Speaker was Dr. MURALIDHAR JOSHI, Virinchi Hospital, Hyderabad, an eminent Anaesthesiologist& Pain Management Expert. He spoke on the topic: Emerging Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological aspects of Pain Management

Prof. (Dr) Partha Nandi, Vice Principal (Students) MGMCRI gave an awareness talk on Our Waste, Our Health and Our World

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Prof. (Dr) N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean Research & Allied Health Sciences, SBV delivered special talk on “Predatory Publications”

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Innovations hh Medical Simulation Centre (MSC) Faculty achievements at MSC: Prof Dinker Pai, Director of the Medical Simulation Centre had the following achievements during this period: Invited resource person for pre conference simulation workshop held as KEM, Mumbai during WAD 17 conference organized by Mumbai anesthesia society on 13th October 2017, Invited Faculty for IASGCON held in JIPMER Pondicherry from 5th – 8th October 2017, Appointed on the Technical Committee and the Advisory Committee of the Kerala University of Health Sciences, Resource person for the S3 simulation conference at Academia, Sing Health, Singapore from 1st to 3rd November 2017 & Conducted 2 workshops and Invited faculty for BASIC and Critical Care CRM Simulation course at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar on 5th and 6th November 2017. Conference presentations: Prof Dinker Pai, Director of the Medical Simulation Centre was the Co-author for Poster presentation entitled “Interns Exit Evaluation Using Medical Simulation-Our Experience” presented at S3 conference, Co-author for Poster Presentation entitled “Virtual Reality Simulator for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery-Cleftsim” Publications: Dinker Pai. Figures, Tables and Supporting Materials. In Parija SC, Kate V editors. Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper. Singapore: Springer; 2017.: 95-105 BLS & ACLS Provider Courses: Six AHA certified BLS Provider courses were conducted for 44 CRRI’s from MGMCRI & SSSMCRI, all of whom completed the Course successfully.

BLS & ACLS Instructor Course: Three internal faculty (Dr.Dinker Pai,Dr.Mrudula,Dr.Janane) were trained as AHA Certified BLS & ACLS Instructors in this period.

Staff Nurses: The Department of Anesthesiology conducted “Basic course in acute pain management workshop” on 11th & 12th October 2017 and 6th & 7th December 2017 at Medical Simulation Centre. Around 50 Staff nurses were trained in this workshop successfully. Dr. Mirudula, Medical Officer, skills lab has trained 8 M.sc MLT students in Phlebotomy Techniques on 5th December 2017 at Medical Simulation Centre. Nursing Educator Mr. Selvaganapathy has conducted Non-AHA BLS classes at Medical Simulation Centre and trained 70 staff nurses.

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writing protocols for their Dissertation topics chosen by them in their respective disciplines Session I: The first workshop held on 04. 10. 2017 focused on introduction to Dissertation literature search and reference management and framing of research questions

hh MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT, MGMCRI Revised Interns Orientation Program (IOP) The revised Interns Orientation Program consisted of a series of sessions on various topics which were conducted through ‘hands on’ experiences in small groups held at various places / sites of learning on rotation. The common sessions were ABG/O2 Therapy (Dept. of CCU), Blood Transfusion – Indications, recognition of complication (Pathology/ BBMO), Initial Assessment of Trauma (Surgery), ECG (General Medicine) held on 12.10.2017 & 26.10.2017, 09.11.2017 & 23.11.2017. The principles of Palliative Care by Palliative Care team, Basic Imaging by Radiology Department, Leadership & Organization by Student counselor and E tools for Physician by Community Medicine Department held on 07.12.2017, 21.12.2017. The overall program was found highly effective by the Interns (CRRIs) as they were able to develop various skills in different departments / facilities under the guidance of senior faculty

PG Protocol Writing Workshop 2017 Protocol Writing Workshop for Guides and Co-Guides A Half day workshop was organized on 3.10.2017 for the Guides and Co-Guides of Postgraduate candidates of MGMCRI who were enrolled this year. The purpose of the workshop was to identify the issues related to PG Dissertation and to identify solutions for the same. The workshop faculty consisted of Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV; Prof. M. Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI and Prof. K.A. Narayan, Prof of Community Medicine. This was attended by 40 Faculty members from various department of MGMCRI Protocol Writing Workshop for First year Postgraduates The series of Protocol Writing workshop consist of 4 sessions were held for the First Year Postgraduates of MGMCRI in October 2017 to train them effectively in 30

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This was followed by in depth discussion at the departmental level scheduled between 05.10.2017 and 09.10.2017, discussing each topic with reference to the review of study, research question or hypothesis and type of study involved. Session II: The second session was organized on 10.10.2017 in departmental demo rooms. It was held in six groups, each led by a group of Resource Persons. This focused on the first presentation made by the individual PG to the resource group, with relevant review of Literature, Aims, Objectives, Hypothesis, Research orientation and type of study. Session III: The third session which was held in the MEU block on 11.10.2017 dealt with methodology, Ethical issues and tips for Dissertation Protocol. Session IV: The second presentation by the individual postgraduate students was organized in Departmental groups on 25.10.2017. The faculty team for the common sessions consisted of Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor, SBV; Prof. M. Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI; Prof. K.A.Narayan, Prof. N. Seetharaman, Prof. Lokesh Shanmugam, Prof. B. Sivaprakash and Dr. Sukanto Sarkar. The protocol writing workshop was found highly useful exercise by the PG students to familiarize themselves with skills of writing Protocol with attending to technical and ethical aspects of their discussion. The following faculty members acted as Resource Person for conducting departmental workshop. Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Prof. K. Jayasingh, Prof. Tirou Arul, Prof. Gopala Krishnan, Prof. Lokesh Shanmugam, Prof. Soundarajan P, Prof. Surendra Menon, Prof. N. Seetharaman, Prof. K.A. Narayan, Prof. S. Ambujam, Prof. S. Eswaran, Prof. S. Sivashanmugam, Prof. T.K. Dutta, Prof. M. Ramanathan, Prof. S. Habeebullah, Prof. G. Mangala, Prof. M. Ravishankar, Prof. P. Karthikeyan, Prof. R. Krishnagopal, Prof. B.R. Nagaraj, Prof. C Adithan, Prof. B. Sivaprakash, Prof. Seetesh Ghose, Prof. Seetha K S, Prof. Dhananjay Kotasthane. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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New chapters hh APPOINTMENTS We take pride in welcoming the following faculty members who joined the fraternity of MGMC&RI during the period from July 2017 to December 2017

Name Designation Department Date of Joining Ms. Apoorvalakshmi S Dr. Irvin Mosh.C.M Dr. Arul Selvam S Dr. Suryaram A Dr. Abhinau Prashanth Dr. Kalaiyarasan K Dr. Siddharthan S Dr. Vanjavaka Navya Sindhu Dr. Brinda K V Dr. Sekhar Reddy J Dr. Vasanth Kumar V S Dr. Sherylin Chandravathy G Dr.Sai Santhoshoni.T Dr. Dinker R Pai Dr.Bhanu Priya.T Dr. Mohamad Gouse B Dr. Sivaranjini A Dr. Rengaraj G Dr. Reguvaran N J Dr. Sakthi Selva Kumar S Dr. Vijaykrishan B Dr. Dhinakaran.T Dr. Om Prakash Yadav Dr. Chitarth Dr.Arun.S Dr. Divya Alamelu N Dr. Sujaya Mazumder Dr. Prasanth V Dr. Rohith M Dr. Mythili M Dr. Murukendiran G J Dr. Ajay Sam Kumar W Dr. Parthiban G Dr. Vasanthraja T G Dr. Aravinthan S Mr. Senthil Kumar R Dr. Arun Kumar K Ms. Tamizhkalaiarasi

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hh PROMOTION Dr. Rajan.K.V , Associate Professor – General Surgery has been promoted as Professor (01.05.2017) Dr. Sandeep.M.M.R, Assistant Professor-Orthopaedics has been promoted as Associate Professor (01.05.2017) Dr. Vaishali Dhanajay Kotasthane, Assistant Professor-Pathology has been promoted as Associate Professor (03.05.2017) Dr. Shobana S, Senior Resident – General Medicine has been promoted as Assistant Professor (05.07.2017) Dr. Banu Priya.B, Assistant Professor-Paediatrics has been promoted as Associate Professor (01.08.2017) Dr. Setu Rathod, Assistant Professor – OBGY has been promoted as Associate Professor (12.08.2017) Dr. Sunil Kumar Samal, Assistant Professor – OBGY has been promoted as Associate Professor (12.08.2017) Dr. Chetan Anand, Assistant Professor – General Surgery has been promoted as Associate Professor ( 01.09.2017) Dr. Satvinder Singh Bakshi, Assistant Professor – ENT has been promoted as Associate Professor (12.08.2017) Dr. Kulkarani Sweta, Assistant Professor-Bio Chemistry has been promoted as Associate Professor (12.08.2017) Dr. Antony John Charles S, Assistant Professor – Anaesthesiology has been promoted as Associate Professor (12.08.2017) The chronicle accords a warm welcome to all the faculty members on their appointments and promotions during the latter half of the year 2017

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Dr. Chithra & Dr. Surendran, PGs, Community Medicine got Best Oral presentations at VINCOM Conference at Salem - Integrated National Public Health conference with the theme “ Communicable and Non-Communicable disease: Trends and Challenges”

hh Scientific Presentations Dr. Surendran, PG, Comminity Medicine presented an oral scientific paper at SAF -Cardiovascular Disease Risk Profiling Among Cuddalore Road Transport Corporation (CRTC) Workers using WHO/ISH charts. Dr Zeeshan Ahmed, 3rd Year Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology, gave a talk on eye donation to nursing staff on 16.10.2017. Dr Aditiya.M, 3rd Year Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a Free Paper “RNFL thickness in Ocular hypertensives” in the Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmologists society held in Vijayawada from 13.10.2017 to 15.10.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr Sindhuja.M, 3rd Year Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a Free Paper “Central macular thickness in Diabetic retinopathy” in the Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmologists society held in Vijayawada from 13.10.2017 to 15.10.2017. Dr Sruthi Rajendiran, 3 rd Year Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a Free Paper “Clinical profile & immediate surgical outcome of patients with PxF undergoing cataract surgery” in the Annual Conference of the Kerala society of Ophthalmic surgeons held at Kollam from 24.11.2017 to 26.11.2017. Dr.P.Selvakumar, Post Graduate, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated and present case in MORE 2017 – 10th & 11th November, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr.A.R.Pritem, Post Graduate, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated and present case in MORE 2017 – 10th & 11th November, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr.Sandeep Kumar T, Post Graduate, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated and present case in MORE 2017 – 10th & 11th November, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr.SaumitraDubey, Post Graduate, Dept. of Orthopaedics participated and present case in MORE 2017 – 10th & 11th November, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr.Abhinaya, O&G Post graduate, presented a paper on “Effect of perineal massage at second stage of labour in incidence of episiotomy and perineal tear” at International Congress on Critical Care in Obstetrics on October 6-8th, 2017 at Ahmedabad organized by Ahmedabad Obstetrics &Gynaecology society. Dr.Amrutha, O&G Post graduate, presented a paper on “Comparision of maternal and perinatal outcome in elective & emergency LSCS” at International Congress on Critical Care in Obstetrics on October 6-8th, 2017 at Ahmedabad organized by Ahmedabad Obstetrics & Gynaecology society. Dr.Kavitha, O&G Post graduate, presented a paper on “Evaluation of lipid profile in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-An Observational Study” at International Congress on Critical Care in Obstetrics on October 6-8th, 2017 at Ahmedabad organized by Ahmedabad Obstetrics & Gynaecology society. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Dr.Amrutha, O&G Post graduate, presented a poster “A case of severe Ashermann’s syndrome” at INSIGHT Conference on High Risk Pregnancy & Infertility held on October 29th, 2017organized by Rao Hospital, Coimbatore. Dr.Kavitha, O&G Post graduate, presented a poster titled “Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Wernicke’s encephalopathy” at INSIGHT Conference on High Risk Pregnancy & Infertility held on October 29th, 2017 organized by Rao Hospital, Coimbatore. Dr.Swathy, O&G Post graduate, presented a poster “Cross sectional study of oral glucose tolerance test with non-fasting & fasting for screening & diagnosis of GDM” on 9th December, 2017organised by SAF, SBV Research week -2017. Dr. Ayesha, O&G Post graduate, presented a poster “A Prospective Randomised Trial to Compare side effects of early Vs late removal of Foley’s catheter and vaginal pack following Vaginal Hysterectomy” on 9th December, 2017 organized bySBV Research week -2017. Dr.Sharmila, O&G Post graduate,presented a poster on “Mid-pregnancy USG Cervical length measurement-A predictor of mode and timing of delivery: An Observational Study” on 9th December, 2017 organized by SBV Research week -2017. Dr. ManajiperAnusha Reddy, III rd year final PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a poster titled, MRI findings in Neurofibromatosis ( NF1 & NF2) and a paper titled Ultrasonological Correlative Study of Placental thickness in relation to Gestational age and fetal weight at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. Dr. Roshini. G, III rd year PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a poster titled, Single Centre Experience in the Endovascular management of Peripheral and visceral AVM and a paper on Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of high resolution Ultrasonography with MRI in Detecting Musculotendinous Pathologies of Shoulder Joint at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. Dr. Mubarak. R.M, III rd year final PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a poster titled,Mystery Lung cancer – Bronchoalveolar carcinoma and a paper on Evaluation of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Using B – Mode Ultrasonography in Hypertensive Patients and Normotensive patients at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Dr. Raju. M.V.S, III rd year final PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a poster titled, Unusual Spinatumour and T.A.C.A (Transarterial Chemoembolization) and a paper on Carotid Doppler Evaluation of Trasient Ischemic Attach and Stroke patients and its correlation with CT scan head at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. Dr. K.E. Vijayakumar Gowd, IIIrd year final PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a paper titled, Functional Assessment of Kidneys before Intervention for Renal Calculus: A Comparative study between Duplex – Doppler Ultrasonography KUB Scan and CECT KUB Scan at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. Dr. Naveen. N, III rd year final PG, Department Of Radiodiagnosis presented a paper titled, Anatomical Variations in CT of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses which predispose to Sinonasal Disease at TN & PY IRIA State Conference 2017 held at Tuticorin. General surgery post graduates poster presentation in ASICON held in Jaipur December 2017.Also General surgery post graduates poster presentation in State conference IMA, in Nagerkovil December 2017. Dr. K.E.Vijaykumar Gowd, Final year radiology PG, attended the following conferences namely BALRAD-2017, International conference ( in association with American Institute of Radiologic Pathology) on ‘Musculoskeletal imaging’ held at Chennai on 29.30.1st October 2017 and was one among 10 candidates selected for 1 month course in American College of Radiology-AIRP Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course scheduled on February 12 - March 9, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland, United states of America. He Also attended American British Course of Neuro Radiology conference held in Mumbai on 6 to8th October. He attended ‘Gleneagles Global Interventional Radiology Symposium’ (GIRS)-Series 5 held in Chennai on November 4-5th 2017 and presented poster titled " Palliative decompression of malignant biliary obstruction " which was then selected for Podium presentation and secured the BEST Paper presentation and prize for the same. 34

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Dr. Arun N.A Post graduate, Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented poster on “A Study of utility of Po l y m e r a s e Chain Reaction Compared to Lymphocyte Count and Adenosine Deaminase in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pleural Effusion” during Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Research Week on 9 December 2017, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr. Vimi Varghese Post graduate, Department of Pulmonary Medicine presented poster on “Effect of Thyroid Profile in Newly Detected Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients” during Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Research Week on 9 December 2017, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Dr. Indu K, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology participated and presented paper in Dr. T.N. Jha Gold Medal & Dr. K.P. Chansoriya Travel Grant competitions in 65th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiology, ISACON-2017, held at Kolkata on 26th and 28th November 2017 and credit 8.5 hours is granted by West Bengal Medical Council. Dr. Naveen Kumar, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, Randomised comparison of hemidiaphragmatic function following ultrasound guided supraclavicular versus infraclavicular brachial plexus block in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017. Dr. Surya, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, Comparison of epidural boluses of 0.08%levobupivacaine and 0.1%ropivacaine using fentanyl as adjuvant for labour analgesia in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017. Dr. Indu, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, Randomised Comparison of Ultrasound guided Subclavian vein cannulation in two different arm positions in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr. Mammen Philip Varghese, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, Randomised comparison of two video laryngoscopes for Nasotracheal intubation:True view versus king vision in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017. Dr. Tina Mary Thomas, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, Ultrasound guided Sciatic nerve block:A comparsion between single point and two point injection in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017. Dr. Daniel, final year postgraduate in the department of Anaesthesiology, presented paper titled, “Comparison of lignocaine-bupivacaine mixture to bupivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block – A randomized case control trial” in Research Day at MGMCRI held on 07.12.2017.

hh Scientific Participation Dr. Natasha CS, PG Resident, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the National Addiction CME on “Newer Drugs and Newer Challenges”, organized by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, in collaboration with Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), Karnataka Chapter, on 24.10.2017. Dr. Natasha CS, PG Resident, Department of Psychiatry, participated in the 2nd symposium on “OCD and Related Disorders: An update on Research & Treatment Practices” at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, on 28.10.2017 and 29.10.2017. Dr. Krithiga lakshmi, Dr. Ibrahim & Dr. Ziaul haq, I year Post graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended BASICS AND BEYOND-2017 “Introductory topics in pulmonary medicine” on 06.10.2017 & 07.10.2017 conducted by Stanley Medical College & Government hospital of thoracic medicine, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai. Dr. Vimi Varghese & Dr. Chandrajith, Final Year Post graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended “South India PG update programme’’ on 27.10.2017 & 28.10.2017 held at the Institute of chest diseases, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Dr. Natasha CS, PG Resident, Department of Psychiatry, presented a paper presentation titled “Complex Neuropsychiatric Manifestations in a Patient with Probable Binswanger’s disease: A Case Report”, in the monthly meeting of the Scientific Academic Forum, MGMCRI, on 06.10.2017. Dr. Preethy R, PG Resident, Department of Psychiatry, presented a poster titled “A crosssectional study of Psychiatric Morbidity and Quality of life among subjects utilizing the preventive health care services of a tertiary hospital” at the IntraUniversity PG Poster Competition organized during SBV Research Week, at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry on 09.12.2017. Dr. Preethy R was subsequently selected to participate in the Intra University PG Podium Presentation, on 11.12.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Dr.Arun NA, Dr.Vimi Varghese, Dr. Thiyagesh deva ganapathy, Dr.Karthikeyan, Dr.Mohammed Ibrahim, Dr.Kirthiga lakshmi & Dr.Ziaul haq Post graduates, Department of Pulmonary Medicine attended the “International Congress Of The Pulmonologists Society Of Indian Ocean” held in Le Pondy resort, Pondicherry between 30.11.2017& 03.12.2017. Dr.Vishnu narayanan, Dr.Vinod amaran, Dr.Prathana Seles, Dr.Rakhi postgraduates, ENT, participated in MIST’ Mahatma Gandhi Intense Surgical Training PG CME programme conducted in MGMCRI on 25.11.17 Dr. Indu, Dr. Surya, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Naveen, final year postgraduates in the Dept. of Anaesthesiology participated at ISA Puducherry State Brach Meet, held on 13.10.2017. ISA meet hotel Athithi. A relayed video seminar–“Thyroid Update in O & G” by Dr Unnikrishnan, Clinical Endocrinologist from Pune was conducted on 12.10.2017 in O & G Department which was attended by all the faculty and postgraduate members of the Department. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Dr.Swathy, Dr.Amrutha, Dr.Shruti, Dr.Sharmila, Dr Ashwin, Dr.Prudvi, Dr.Roshini, Dr.Garima, Dr.Soumya, Dr.Meenakshi, O&G Post graduates,attended SAF Guest lecture on “Emerging Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological aspects of Pain Management” by Dr.Muralidhar Joshi, Virinchi Hospitals, Hyderabad on 13.10.2017organised by Scientific & Academic Forum. Dr.PareshNichlani, Dr.SenthilPrasad.R,Dr.Zeeshan Ahmed &Dr.SruthiRajendiran, postgraduates from Department of Ophthalmologyattended a workshop on Gonioscopy by Dr.L.Wallace at Aravind eye hospital, Pondicherry on 12.10.2017. Dr. PareshNichlani, Dr. SenthilPrasad.R , Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed & Dr. SruthiRajendiran, Dr. ShruthyVaishali, Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Dr. ReshmaShaji, Dr. Rekha Shankar, postgraduates from Department of Ophthalmology,attended AGES-25, a conference on glaucoma at Aravind eye hospital, Pondicherrybetween14.10.2017 & 15.10.2017. Dr AnudeepKannegolla, 3 YearPostgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology attended the Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmologists society held in Vijayawada from 13.10.2017 to 15.10.2017. rd

Dr. PareshNichlani, Dr. SenthilPrasad.R, Dr. ShruthyVaishali, Dr Aditiya.M, Dr Sindhuja.M, Dr. AnudeepKanegolla, postgraduates from Department of Ophthalmology attended a lecture on “Difficult situations in cataract surgery” by Dr.Alan.S.Crandall at le Pondy beach resort on 04.12.2017 Dr Aditiya.M, Dr Sindhuja.M, Dr.PareshNichlani, Dr.Zeeshan Ahmed &Dr.SruthiRajendiran and Dr.Abhinay, postgraduates from Department of Ophthalmology, attended PG update program by Dr. Capt. Vijayaraghavan held at Sri Venkateshwara Medical college & hospital, Pondicherry on 23.12.2017

Mr Pratyush and Mr Reuben Toi undergraduates was awarded Second prize in quiz competition in MIST-ORL 2017, 20th Tamilnadu state and 13th South zone conference conducted in Madurai on 13.10.17 – 15.10.17.

Mr Pratyush undergraduate was awarded Third prize in poster presentation in NATCON Update ENT 2017 conducted in Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai on 9.12.17

hh Student Enrichment Programmes Department of Forensic Medicine CME on Forensic Update- 2017 & Forensic Fair 3rd semester students from MGMCRI attended Forensic Fair and CME conducted by Department of Forensic Medicine, JSS Medical College Mysore, Karnataka on 22nd & 23rd December 2017. Forensic fair was held to provide awareness among students and common public regarding crime investigation, poisonous plants, fingerprint study, Forensic ballistic, Forensic pathology, Forensic Anthropology, Food adulteration, Cyber crime etc. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor of Forensic Medicine accompanied the students.

hh UG News Winners of Quiz & Poster Competitions The department of Forensic medicine & Toxicology is proud to announce that our students R Pratyush, & Kavinilavan (VII & VI SEM) from MGMCRI secured 1st Place in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Quiz Competition organized by Tanjavur Govt Medical College, Tamilnadu on 15th October 2017. Dr.Pramod Kumar GN, Professor from Forensic Medicine accompanied the students. 36

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Department of Community Medicine HeART 2017 – For MBBS & Dental students The HeART Module - Health Assessment by Rapid Techniques The HeART Module (Health Assessment by Rapid Techniques) was designed as an innovative communitybased experiential learning opportunity for students. It envisions two broad goals: Expose students to the Biopsychosocial dimensions of health and disease – beyond the usual disease-centric hospital-based learning. Demystify ‘research’ by orienting students to the basics of Health Research Methodology

This 2 week programme was organized for the first year MBBS students (2017 batch; 250 students) and for the Dental students in October, 2017.The programme was divided into three components- An initial training on research methods, followed by field data collection and finally, data analysis & presentation. During the first phase, the students were given training on basic qualitative research methodology andwere oriented to different tools of rapid appraisal such as transect walk, social and resource mapping, seasonal and 24 hour calendars, etc. In the second phase, the students were taken to the villages – Seliamedu, Kudiyiruppupalayam, Aranganoorin Pondicherry for the field experience. In the Third phase the students compiled and analysed the data. Students prepared charts, posters and banners, in addition to oral and PowerPoint presentations detailing their findings and presented to all the faculty of the University. At the end of the programme feedback was obtained from all the stakeholders.

S, Senior Resident, Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry organised a program titled “Salutogenesis and well-being of Nursing students” for the benefit of KGNC 1st year UG nursing students. This program included an orientation talk, brief interaction, followed by supervised self-assessment of psychological well-being using an electronic / online proforma. A team from Department of Psychiatry comprising Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), & Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, conducted a program titled “Communication skills in clinical medicine - Introduction & overview” as part of “Introduction to Clinical Medicine” program, for 3 rd Semester MBBS students on 09.10.2017 to 10.10.2017. Several communication skills training modules were organised by a team from Department of Psychiatry comprising Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Dr. Sunayana Choudhury, Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology), Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Mr. Rajkumar (Psychologist), Ms. Ektha Jain (Psychologist) for the benefit of 4th & 5th semester MBBS students on 03.10.2017, 07.11.2017, 14.11.2017.

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“Commed Medal exam” “Commed Medal exam” was organized for the first time for Undergraduate students- 12.12.17, where around 50 students participated

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Naveena Garden, Thiruvalluvarsalai & Pillaithottam

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Dengue Awareness programme

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4-Nov-17

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Dengue Awareness programme

Kudierupalayam, anaganwadi

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Dengue Awareness programme

Echangadu Dr. Ambedkar GHSS, Kirumapakkam

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SithankudiAnganwadi

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Dengue Awareness programme Dengue Awareness programme Dengue Awareness programme Dengue Awareness programme

12-Oct-17

Dengue Awareness programme

8-Nov-17

9-Nov-17

8-Nov-17

9-Nov-17

11-Nov-17

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Mettu Street

7-Nov-17

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IyyanarKovil, Anganwadi

Nirnayapattu, Anganwadi Panithittu

Echangadu

137 23

47 7

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SithankudiAnganwadi

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Dengue Awareness programme

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Dengue Awareness programme

20-Nov-17

Dengue Awareness programme

White Angle HSS, Kosapalayam

22-Nov-17

Dengue Awareness programme

Vinobha Nagar Anganwadi III

29-Nov-17

Dengue Awareness programme

11-Nov-17

Dengue Awareness programme

Indranagar and Subbaiahnagaranganwadi

15-Nov-17

Araganoor, Anganwadi

Old SaramAnganwadi

19-Nov-17

24-Nov-17

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Vinobha Nagar Anganwadi Selimedu, Anganwadi

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Dr.R.Sobana, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology conducted BLS awareness cum hands on training session for students of Periyar Arts & Science College, Cuddalore on September 9th & 11th 2017.150 students attended the programme

hh Department of General Medicine Commemoration of World Diabetes Day on 14.11.2017 A Public awareness programme on Diabetes was conducted on 14.11.2017 during the Commemoration of World Diabetes Day. Dr. K.Jayasingh Professor & Head , Department of General Medicine presided over the programme. Dr. Jeyapalan, Professor and Dr. M.Kalirathiname, Associate Professor explained about the importance of detecting Diabetes at an early stage , periodical check-up of the blood sugar and regular treatment for a good control of Diabetes . They also explained about the complications that can occur in diabetes if not properly treated. Around 180 patients attended the programme.

hh DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY The Department of Ophthalmology conducted 11 DBCS camps between October and December. A total of 1069 Patients were screened and 83 underwent cataract surgery.

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Dr Devi R Nithiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology participated in medical camp at Government Girls Hostel, Krishna Nagar – I & II, Puducherry which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Welfare on 3rd December, 2017

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Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI conducted an awareness program titled “Mental health in the workplace” in commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2017, in D2 Lecture Hall, Hospital Block on 13.10.2017 & 08-12 -2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Ms. Ektha Jain, Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Abirami R, Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry conducted a Mental Health Awareness Programme titled “Adolescence and Mental Health” at Adithya Vidyashram, Moolakulam Main Road, Villianur, Poraiyur, Puducherry, on 03.11.2017. The programme focussed on mental health issues experienced during adolescence. In addition to this, an interactive session about stress management and study skills was conducted by Ms. Ektha Jain, clinical psychologist.

It was an activity-based interactive programme where technicians, secretaries and administrative staffs of MGMCRI participated. The programme helped them to understand stress and ways to handle them. Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a talk on Mental Awareness at the Central Prison, Cuddalore on 14.10.2017.

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Highlights hh Health Sparkles The Health Sparkles Hospital Newsletter is carrying out its mission successfully in sharing the Healthcare updates and services provided by MGMCRI to the wide range of readers. Health Sparkles is being circulated to all the hospitals of Puducherry and Cuddalore attracting more readers in and around Puducherry. As motivation to employees the following Employees received the cash award for the Star Performer of the last Quarter of 2017 namely Mrs. Periyanayaga Mary, Staff Nurse, SICU (Vol-1,Issue-2,Oct 2017), Miss. Veeralakshmi R, Nursing Assistant, DVL Dept.(Vol-1, Issue-3, Nov 2017) and Mr. Sivaprakasam SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Rajkumar M, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, participated as resource person in a “Psychoeducation & mental health awareness program” organised by "Surabhi", a Support group for pediatric oncology. This was a program for caregivers conducted at the Department of Medical Oncology, JIPMER on 09.11.2017. Dr. Abu Backer S, Senior Resident, Mr. Rajkumar M, Psychologist, and Ms. Abirami, Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, conducted a Psychoeducation Program for Relatives of Patients with Depressive Disorders on 10.11.2017.

Staff Nurses of MGMC&RI M, Housekeeping Supervisor (Vol-1, Issue-4, Dec 2017) The Editorial team of Health Sparkles congratulates the Star performer of this Quarter.

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hh ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONAL DEPARTMENT Employee welfare onsidering the, then upcoming monsoon season, MGMCRI Management issued “Rain Coat” for welfare of employees on Ayudha Pooja Celebration.

Ergonomics & Fitness Training Ergonomics sessions are being conducted by our Physiotherapist to educate our employees about the importance of personal fitness and providing simple and effective tips and exercises to relax and lead a healthy life.

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Psychology Training Life is Precious - To embrace the life skills and improve the mental wellbeing of all employees of our campus, Personnel Department and Student Welfare Department Cordially conducts “Life is Precious” session with a Goal to ensure all employees attend this session atleast once. So far more than 350 Employees have attended this session.

Children of our employees who are ranked 1st & 2nd is their schools are been awarded with Cash Awards to encourage them. It has great impact among the students of our employees; as a result the number of students receiving the award is increasing every year. Securities were given

Stress Management Anusha, popular free lancing motivational speaker who has conducted motivational and stress release sessions in various academic institutions has conducted two sessions for our employees. The sessions were filled with number of stress release activities.

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Honorary Cash Award for their honesty and sincerity on their duty.

Infection Control & Basic Life Support: To make SBV an infection free campus and to reduce the rate of cardiac arrests, are the main objectives of this session. It includes Hand Wash Techniques, Blood Spill Management, Mercury Spill Management, Bio Medical Waste Management, Needle Stick Injuries and Basic & Cardiac Life Support training. This is regularly conducted for all newly joining and existing employees of the SBV campus.

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hh Inauguration of NEW Dialysis Unit at MGMCRI The improvement and expansion of services for patients with kidney disease in the region has been a key priority for our hospital. Given the anticipated growth in the demand for hemodialysis services, it is planned to establish the necessary infrastructure in place to meet the challenges ahead. Accordingly dialysis unit was planned meticulously in C1 block of our MGMCRI hospital. The new unit was inaugurated by Prof Ananthakrishnan MS (Dean , Research & Allied health sciences) in the presence of Dr. Swati Jayant Pawar Deputy Medical Superintendent, Dr.Lakshmanaperumal MS Resident Medical officer, Dr.A.N.Uma VP-Allied Health Sciences, and Dr Hemachandar Associate Professor of Nephrology on 13.11.2018.

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Mrs. Anu Savio Thelly, Nurse consultant, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on "Breaking Bad News" on 04.01.2017. Mrs.Bhuvaneshwari & team from CMTER was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on " music therapy for nurses" on 11.10.2017. Mr.Selvaganapathi & team from QMS dept was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on " NABH standard" on 20.10.2017. Mr. K.Vriddhagiri, nurse educator, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “wound care management for nurses” at d2 lecture hall on 26.10.2017. Mr.Selvaganapathi & team from QMS dept was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on "NABH standard" on 1.11.2017. Mr. K.Vriddhagiri, nurse educator, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “iv infusion therapy” on 8.11.2017. Ms.Umamakeswari, infection control nurse, was invited SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

The C1 dialysis unit is well conceived and spacious, housing 19 dialysis stations. The pure water for dialysate preparation is provided by State of art R.O plant installed in the unit. Two machines are dedicated for seropositive patients in the isolation unit. Dialysis chairs is used for the comfort of patients who can adjust the posture during the procedure according to their wish. Our dialysis unit is functional round the clock catering for both acute and maintenance dialysis patients. The dialysis procedures are managed by well trained staff and technicians. Consultant Nephrologists, Nursing Staff and other key members of the multidisciplinary team, ensures that patients receive a seamless service when they come to our units for treatment. Being one of its kind in Pondicherry, We provide dialysis services in a friendly, comfortable environment to suit each patient’s needs.

Staff Nurses of MGMC&RI as a faculty to deliver a talk on “Dengue Outbreak”, on 15.11.2017. Mr. K.Vriddhagiri, nurse educator, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “wound care management for nurses” on 22.11.2017. Dr.Annie Sheeba, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “Pain Management”, at d2 lecture hall on 29.11.2017. Dr.Sivakumar Reddy, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “airway management” on 06.12.2017. S.Selvaganapathi, quality educator & Ms.Umamakeswari, infection control nurse, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “hic, safe surgical checklist ”, on 20.12.2017. .Mr.Selvaganapathi, quality educator & Mrs.Kavitha, clinical pharmacist, was invited as a faculty to deliver a talk on “communication, high alert medication” on27.12.2017 Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2017;11(3):142-143. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting global elimination of rabies by 2030:Stakeholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consensus. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):779-780. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Promoting health standards of the workers in the informal sector: A global concern. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):781-782. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Aiming to achieve 100% voluntary blood donation in all nations: Global vision. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):783-784. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Displaying solidarity and compassion to meet the needs of the refugee population in European region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):787-788. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. My Best Friend: A community-based initiative to ensure women welfare in conflicts-affected Central African Republic region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):789-790. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of the neglected population groups in Bhutan. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):791-792.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Expanding the delivery of preventive medicine for malaria during pregnancy in Africa. Community Acquired Infection. 2017;4(2):43-44.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. New guidelines released to ensure transparency and enhance credibility of the reported health estimates: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):793-794.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Role of contact tracing in containing the 2014 Ebola outbreak: A review. African Health Sciences. 2017;17(1):225-236.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Offering integrated package of services to counter stigma associated with HIV. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):795-796.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Implementation of double-duty actions to counter the public health challenge of double malnutrition.

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social disability. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):797-798. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the sensitive issue of sexual health by improving awareness and sexual education. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):799-800. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Training and deploying midwives to reduce the incidence of maternal deaths in Somalia. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):801-802.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Necessity to strengthen prevention activities and expand treatment services to accomplish global elimination of Hepatitis C. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1101-1102. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Delivering comprehensive sexuality education among youths to eventually achieve human immunodeficiency virus-free generation. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1103-1104.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Reducing the level of pesticide residues in foods: World Health Organization. Environmental Disease. 2017;2(3):95-96.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Young people acting as ambassadors for the accomplishment of womenrelated sustainable development goals. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1105-1106.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. The public health implications of Mycetoma: A neglected tropical disease. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):289-290.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Universal health coverage: Necessity, monitoring, and the vision ahead. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1107-1108.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Recommendations to promote safe and effective use of contraceptives: World Health Organization. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):291.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Building an effective mechanism to respond to the repeated outbreaks of cholera in the African region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1109-1110.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Springboard program: A ray of hope for the empowerment of victims of child marriage in Yemen. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):292.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Combating infectious diseases on the global scale in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1111-1112.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization launches a network to improve quality of care for mothers, newborns and children. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;10(4):184-185.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Developing a mechanism to reduce after effects and track health workers affected by terrorism. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1113-1114.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Promoting safe use of wastewater: Public health perspective. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;3(3):170-171.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in developing nations. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1115-1116.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Assessment of the health needs and preparation of an election manifesto by young people in Liberia. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;3(3):171-172. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Continue the intensity of the ongoing prevention and control measures to contain the 2016 outbreak of yellow fever in Angola. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1099-1100. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Implementing Maternal Death Surveillance and Response through the Millennium Villages Project: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1117-1118. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. International agencies working together to empower adolescent girls in Mozambique: A community-based Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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intervention. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1119-1120. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Encouraging and expanding screening activities for cervical cancer in low-resource settings. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1121-1122. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Expanding the reach and utility of Emergency Medical Teams to ensure appropriate management of disasters. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1356-1357. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Establishing connection among all through blood donation: Current status and Public health implications. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1357-1358.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Aiming to achieve elimination of Chagas disease: Before it acquires a status of global public health concern. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1367-1368. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Elimination target for lymphatic filariasis attained in Sri Lanka and Maldives: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1369-1370. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prevention and control of Legionellosis: A public health perspective. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1370-1371. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Public health approach to minimize the prevalence and associated sequels of Leishmaniasis in the affected regions. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1371-1372.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Identifying gaps and recommending targeted strategies to ensure effective control of Asthma. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1359-1360.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Dealing with the neglected issue of oral health: Building a global consensus. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1373-1374.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Preventing the outbreaks of food-borne botulism and minimizing the risk of fatality. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1360-1361.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting the end of the AIDS epidemic in the era of sustainable development by the year 2030. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1374-1375.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Strengthening civil registration system on a global scale: Offering double benefit for the Policy Makers and the Community. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1361-1362.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. The global public health challenge of malnutrition: Ensuring trend reversal. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1375-1376.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting cervical cancer in low and middle income nations: Necessity of a comprehensive approach. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1363-1364. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Preventing the acquisition and progression of chronic Hepatitis B infection in middle and low income nations: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1364-1365. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Fasttracking efforts to accomplish the global elimination of trachoma by 2020. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1366-1367. 46

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. How can we respond to the challenge of insufficient physical activity? Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1377-1378. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Offering adolescent girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centered care in developing nations: Fighting against all odds. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1378-1379. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Whether fractional dosing of yellow fever vaccine can be recommended to meet the challenges of the ongoing 2016 West African outbreak and the resulting vaccine shortage? Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1379-1380. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Noncommunicable diseases: Strengthening the process of data collection for potential risk factors. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1381-1382.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Extending humanitarian assistance to displaced pregnant women in armed conflict-affected nations. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1396-1397.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prevention and control of Hepatitis-A in developing nations: Public health perspective. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1382-1384.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Cardiovascular diseases in low and middle income nations: Responding to the leading cause of mortality. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1397-1398.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the rapid upsurge in the rise of overweight and obesity at global scale. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1384-1385. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting asbestos across different industries to minimize the incidence of asbestos-related diseases on the global front. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1385-1386. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Global Health Security: Transforming commitments into practical actions. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1387-1388. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Public health measures to minimize exposure to arsenic and associated morbidities. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1388-1389. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring availability of pregnancy and childbirth care services in conflict-affected regions of Syria. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1390-1391.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Necessity to invest in cost-effective interventions for the prevention of hearing loss. Primary Health Care: Open Access. 2017;7(3):e121. Shrivastava PS, Shrivastava SR, Mukthar MS. A community based study to assess the treatment adherence and its determinants among hypertensive patients residing in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Medicine Science and Public Health. 2017;6(9):1386-1393. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Bhutan and Maldives eliminate measles: World Health Organization. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017;8:91. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring tobacco control to strengthen the economy of a nation and improve the health standards of the population. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017;8:94. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Zika virus disease: Necessity to have a better and sustained preparedness. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2017;42(4):790-791.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Application of data available through health information systems in preventing maternal deaths. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1391-1392.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Adoption of the nutri-score system in France to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2017;22:111.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring delivery of integrated care for reducing the morbidity and mortality attributed to cardiovascular diseases. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1392-1394.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. HEARTS package for the management of cardiovascular diseases. Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences. 2018;6(1):45-46.

Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Mobilizing youth population to spread peace in the conflict-affected regions of Central Africa. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1394-1395. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prequalification of the first rapid diagnostic Hepatitis C virus test: World Health Organization. Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;37(6):259-260. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Fighting against the menace of gender-based violence by resorting to web-based or mobile-based apps in Namibia. Biology and Medicine (Aligarh). 2017;9(6):e128. Munusamy MM, Sheelaa WG, Lakshmi VP. Clinical presentation and prevalence of uterine fibroids: a 3-year study in 3-decade rural South Indian women. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Nov 23;6(12):5596-601. Lakshmi PV, Sheela WG, Munusamy MM. Post Hysterectomy morbidity: a suburban teaching hospital experience in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Sep 23;6(10):4656-60. Kamaraj R, Maduram A, Raaman N. Hepatoprotective Activity Of Various Extracts Of Clausena Dentata (Willd.) Roem. (Syn. Clausena Willdenovii Wight. And Arn.) Rutaceae. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical research.2017;10(10): 310-13. Anusa MA, Rooban T. Burden of exposure to lead as a risk factor for mental illness in Indian children 1990–2015: A systematic analysis based on global burden of disease approach. Annals Indian Psychiatry 2017;1:88-96. Mohandoss A ANUSA. Quality of life in schizophrenic patients: Comparative study from South India. J NTR Univ Health Sci 2017;6:224-31. Muthukumar T, Konduru RK, Manikandan M, Asir J, Iqbal N, Bazroy J. Scope of integrated teaching in a medical college: A study from South India. Journal of Medical Society. 2017;31(2):127-130. Barman DD, Nair VK, Karnaboopathy R. Study of the trend of poisoning in a tertiary care hospital in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2017;39(1):20-24. Hegde S P, Machireddy R, Kumar MR, Dyanidhi V K. A study of awareness of diabetic retinopathy, knowledge about its effect on vision& treatment options among the diabetic patients visiting the ophthalmology 48

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department. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.2017;3(4):495-499. Rajasekaran V, Srividhya G. A clinical study on laryngeal manifestations of tuberculosis. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):845-8. Rajasekaran V, BV SK. A study on clinical profile of non otogenic otalgia. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):1027-30. Rajasekaran V, BV SK, Sriraman G. Nasal flora in allergic rhinitis. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):904-7. Raghuraman M.S., Ranjit S. Regarding “Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block to Provide Analgesia for Positioning Patients with Femur Fracture Before Subarachnoid Block: Comparison with Intravenous Fentanyl” in Kathmandu University Medical Journal 2016;54(2):125-9. VOL. 15 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 57 | JAN.MARCH 2017: Page 88-89. Kurhekar P, Vinod K, Krishna JS, Raghuraman MS. Randomized comparison of isoflurane versus sevoflurane and desflurane for maintenance of ambulatory anesthesia. Anaesthesia Essays and Researches 2017;11:875-80. Sriraman G, Rajasekaran V, Raja RV. An interesting case of kartageners syndrome. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surgery 2017;3:761-3. Nachammai SM, Karthicka J, Molecular characterization of surface adhesins of uropathogenic escherichia coli from patients in a tertiary care hospital, Int.J. Adv.Res. 5(11), 818-823. Kafeel Hussain, Swayam Jothi S. Immunohistochemical Study on the Location of C-cells. Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy & Physiology. 2017; 4(4): 521 – 523.

hh EDITOR / REVIEWER Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was invited for peer-review of the following articles: Indian Journal of Medical Research on 09.11.2017 & 20.11.2017, Education for Health on 24.11.2017, Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research on 31.12.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and HOD, Department of ENT, Reviewed Chapter 53 in the second edition, “Diseases of ear, nose,throat;head and neck surgery”- Dr. Mohan Bansal.

emergencies’ on December 27th 2017 at ASICON 2017, Jaipur.

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Dr. Dost Mohammed Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology has completed the course on Principles of Bio-Ethics and Human Rights conducted by UNESCO Chair, Bioethics, Haifa, Department of Education and has been registered as a member of the International Forum of teachers of UNESCO Chair in Bioethics on 14.8.2017.

Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, President, Association of Surgeons, Chennai City Chapter received the award of Honor at ASICON 2017, Jaipur (26 – 30 December 2017)

Dr. Kalaivani Annadurai, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016.

Ms. Nachammai.SM, Tutor, Department of Microbiology won second prize in Poster presentation - “Molecular surface adhesions of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli “in SRM Dental college, on October 26, 2017

Dr. Prateek Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016.

Dr Swayam jothi, Professor and Head, Anatomy and Dr Sundaramurthy A, Professor and Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine received Dr APJ Abdul Kalam award for life time contribution in teaching and scientific excellence by Marina labs research and development on 21.10.17.

Dr. Geetha Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016.

Dr. Harshavardhan B, Senior Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis has reviewed an article for Journal of Radiology Case Reports on 12.12.2017

Dr Sundaramurthy A, Professor and head, Department of Respiratory Medicine was awarded the D.Litt awarded by Ashcroft University, London & GEPRA India on 16.12.2017

Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, has been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 32000 for publications with high Impact Factor for the year 2016. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, has also been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 47000 for high volume of publications for the year 2016. Mr. Nithya Balan, Mr. Mohd. Mukthar, and Mr. Arul Anand students of 7th Semester have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 each for successful completion of ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016, under the guidance of above mentioned faculties.

Dr Sundaramurthy A, became a direct member in World Organization of Family Doctors & World Medical Association on 16.10.17. Dr. Nadhana Prasanth, Assistant Professor of Surgery received 3rd Prize for Faculty Paper presentation titled ‘Difficulty and disparities in minimal access surgeries in SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.Vijay Kautilya.D Associate professor and MEU coordinator was a resource person and organized the Second Revised Basic Workshop on Medical Education technology, at SSSMCRI, 10-12 October 2017. Examiner / Evaluator Dr. A. Maduram, Associate Professor of Pharmacology went as an External Examiner for M.Sc Clinical Research to Chettinad University, Chennai on 23.11.2017 Dr. A. Maduram, Associate Professor of Pharmacology went as an External Examiner for II MBBS to Saveetha University, Chennai from 16th -18th Dec 2017 Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and HOD, Department of ENT, was an UG examiner for Dr Rajiv Gandhi medical university ( J.J.M medical college and S.S Medical college, Davengere, Karnataka) between 26th December 2017 to 3rd January 2018. Dr. M.Gopi, Assistant Professor of Physiology went as an External Examiner for Ist Year AHS Course to Chettinad Medical College & RI, Chennai from 22 – 25 November 2017.

COURSE / WORKSHOP / CME /GUEST LECTURE / ORGANISED The Department of Orthopaedics organised the Astra Basic Arthroplasty course on 15th December 2017. The Department of General Surgery Organized a guest lecture on Management of Oral Malignancies on 29.11.17. Speaker was Dr. Sujay Susikar, Chair – Surgical Oncology, Anna Arignar Cancer Institute, Kanchipuram. The Department of Respiratory Medicine organized the SWORD India Phase 2 Survey on 1&2. November 2017. The Department of Paediatrics organized the “Pearls and Perils of Pediatrics” on 17.11.2017. The Department of Paediatrics conducted a training and awareness programme for primary school teachers about “Early Identification Of Learning Disability And Autism “on 02.12.2017. 23 teachers from Bhuvana Krishna Matriculation School, 18 teachers from Cee Dee Yes DAV Public School 11 teachers from Sudha Nanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School participated making a total of 52 participants. Dr. Rajakumar, Professor and Head,Department of Paediatrics, Dean Professor. Dr. Kotur and the Medical Superintendent addressed the 50

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audience. The guest speaker was Dr. Srinivasa Raghavan, he conducted an interactive session for the teachers on “What Is Autism “. Dr. Anusha, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry conducted a session on “What Is Dyslexia“,Dr. Jaishree Vasudevan, Professor., Department of Paediatrics conducted a session on “What’s Not Dyslexia “ The National new born week and the IAP child and adolescent health care week celebrations were conducted by the department of Paediatrics. 557 Were benefitted by the event, this year was “ Gender Gap In Neonatal Survival – Time To Act “ and for IAP child and adolescent health care week is “Every Iapian – Adolescent Ambassador.” The chief guests were Dr. Rema Chandramohan and Dr. Muthukumar.Professor. Dr. Rema Chandramohan, developmental paediatrician and additional Professor in Madras Medical College/ ICH&HC delivered a talk on neuro developmental follow up of high risk new born. a lecture on surgical emergencies in newborn was delivered by Professor Dr. Muthukumar, Professor and Head of Department, Depatment Of Paediatric Surgery, Madras Medical College/ICH&HC. On 16th November, 2017 a post graduate quiz on neonatology and adolescent health was conducted for PG’s. Quiz masters were Dr. Vikram and Dr. Prasanna and contributors to the quiz were Professor Dr. Paramanandham, Dr. Vikram, Dr. Prasanna and Dr. Vidhya lakshmi. On 17th November, 2017 a guest lecture was organised by the Department of Pediatrics by Dr. Yoganandhan S, National executive board member, Central Indian Academy of Paediatrics. His topic was Pearls and Perils in paediatric practice. On 18th November 2017 there was an orientation and training programme for the nurses by Dr. Vidhya lakshmi, Dr. Edin brow from the department of Paediatrics on neonatal resuscitation and new born care. On 19 th November 2017 Dr.Sai Santhosh conducted a counseling session for in-patient and out-patient adolescents and antenatal mothers. On 20 th November 2017 a debate amongst CRRIs on traditional practices vs medical advice on newborn care. The valedictory function was conducted on the 21st November 2017 and was marked by two guest lectures Professor Dr. Karthika J, Professor and Head, Department SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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of Microbiology delivered a talk on Newborn sepsis and Mr. Sai rajan delivered a talk on Role of Physiotherapist in Newborn care. The Department of Physiology, organized an Invited guest lecture on the topic “The Fascinating Neuromuscular Junction : Beyond what we know” on 8 Dec 2017 by Dr.Sivapriya, Professor of Physiology, Saveetha Medical College. The Department of Dermatology organised a guest lecture on “Approach to fever with Rashes” on 6.10.2017 by Dr. K. Manoharan, Professor of Department of DVL, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. 150 students and 45 faculties attended the guest lecture.

Presentation in Academic / Scientific events Professor. P.F.Kotur, Dean, SSSMCRI participated as a “Resource person” at the ISA National conference held on 25-28 Nov 2017 at Kolkata. Professor Dr. Lalith Kumar, Professor of Surgery, and Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent delivered an Invited lecture for the UG Exam Symposium at Saveetha University, October 2017. Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, delivered an “Oration by Eminent Faculty” at ASICON 2017, Jaipur (26 – 30 December 2017) Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, delivered an Invited lecture for the PG Exam Symposium held by ASI in Madurai, November 2017 Dr. Pradeep D., Assistant Professor of Surgery delivered an Invited lecture on ‘Classification and management of Hydrocele’ and Dr. Madhulika, Assistant Professor of Surgery delivered an Invited lecture on ‘Carcinoma Breast – Risk factors and Classification’ at the Professor RNR UG Exam Symposium conducted by ASI, Chennai on 10th December 2017.

Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent gave a lecture on ‘Skin Tumours’ at the venue of Professor RNR UG Exam Symposium on 9th and 10th December 2017. Mr. Sunil Kumar Jada, Ph.D scholar, Department of Microbiology appeared for public viva on 4.12.2018 & was awarded Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Kalaivani, Associate Professor and Dr. Gopinath Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine attended the First International Conference on ‘Nutrition Before, Beyond and First 1000 Days of Life- Evidence and Action’ at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad between 26-28 November 2017. During the event, Dr. Kalaivani presented e-poster on ‘Preconception nutrition care: Predictors and Practices among Married Female Software Professionals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” and Dr. Gopinath presented e-poster on ‘Assessment of nutrition status of children aged under five years in tribal population in Jawadhu Hills, Tamil Nadu’ Dr.Latha.R, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI attended and presented Poster on the topic “Acute predator stress affects short term memory in a zebra-fish model” at APPICON 2017 at JIPMER, Pondicherry between 12th October and 14th October, 2017. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, attended the “Sensitization Programme on Attitude and Communication (ATCOM) Module” at Christian Medical College, Vellore (MCI Nodal Centre) on 08.12.2017. Dr.Mohanambal, Professor of OBG, presented an oration during the State level OGSSI Conference on 11 and 12th November 2017, in Hilton Hotel, Chennai. The event was organized by the Obstetrics and Gynecological Society of India.

Dr.Karthika J, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology attended RCBW- ACME in CMC as assessor on 31.10.2017, Gave a guest lecture on Neonatal sepsis in Department of Paediatrics, SSSMCRI on 21.11.2017.

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Mr. V. Pandian, District TB Programme Coordinator visited the Dept to assess progress of TRUNAAT Validation study on 23.11.17 Mr. Ilanchezhian and Ms. Suganya, Tutors, Department of Biochemistry were selected for faculty podium presentation competition held on 12.12.2017 at MGMCRI Professor Dr. Semmal, HOD, Department of Physiology delivered a keynote address titled as “Medical Insights in Ancient Indian Literary Works” at an International Conference organized by the International Forum for Information technology, Toronto, Canada from 27th to 30th October 2017.

Participation in Academic / Scientific, Events Scientific Events Dr. S Gurumani,Professor and Head, Dr. Valli, Associate Professor and Dr. Puja Ghosh, Dr. Pragadeeswaran, Assistant Professors, Department of ENT attended CME on “Recent trends in Rhinosinusitis” in Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, on 26th October 2017. Dr. Harshavardhan B, Senior Resident, Department of Radiology, attended RSNA 2017 Virtual Meeting from 25.11.2017 to 28.02.2018. Dr. Karthika priya, Tutor, Department of Microbiology attended CME on “ Mycobacteriology basics & beyond 2017” at NIRT, chetpet on 3 & 4.11.2017 Professor Dr.I Gurubharath attended the State monthly meet of (TN & PY ) Indian Radiological & Imaging Association & Monthly Meet of Chennai Sub chapter, at Government Kilpauk Medical College on 22.10.2017. Dr. Jamal Mohamed, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics attended MORE- 2017 as faculty on November 10th & 11th. Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy participated in Annual conference organized by Women doctors Association Tamil Nadu and was elected as EC member of association. Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy attended the 431st monthly CME programme of IMSA at KL hospital Chennai. 52

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Dr.Dilip Kumar.G, Asssistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia attended the Fellowship in Pain management from 11-16th Dec. 2017 at Delhi pain management centre. Dr.Chitra, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, attended CME on ‘Coronary Artery Disease - Technological Innovations’ held on 21 DEC, 2017, organised by the Department of Physiology, SRMC&RI Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy attended CME on Gait –talk the walk Organized by Institute of anatomy MMC, Chennai. Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and Head, Department of ENT attended the Southzone ENT Conference –MIST ORL, October 2017. The faculties of ENT Department attended NATCON, National conference on Otorhinolaryngology, on 9th December 2017 at Balaji medical college,Chennai Dr.T.Rajini Samuel, Assistant Professor, Ms. Suganya, Ms. Shanmuga Priya, tutors, Department of Biochemistry attended the CME on “Six Sigma” on 26th Oct 2017 at Sri Ramachandra University. Dr. Naseem N, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology attended CME in Dermato-pathology at CMC Vellore on 21.10.2017. Dr Jereen Varghese, Senior resident, Department of TBCD attended RNTCP Workshop - Zonal Task Force Meet (ZTF) South Zone II (29.11.17 & 30.11.17) Dr Ajeesh K P, Assistant Professor, Department of TBCD attended the two days hands on Workshop on Basic Polysomnography & Sleep Physiology conducted by NIMHANS, Bangalore on 22.12.17 & 23.12.17.

hh INSTITUTE ETHICS COMMITTEE 28th Institute Ethics Committee meeting for Human studies was held on 30th November, 2017. A total of 35 research projects were presented which included 27 PG dissertation projects, 1 PhD dissertation project and 7 faculty projects. All the projects were reviewed and approved by the Committee members.

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Various Faculties from SSSMCRI attended the Teleconferencing session on 28.11.2017, with Partners Medical International, Boston and a team from the MGMCRI, regarding the existing challenges in SSSMCRI pertaining to medical education & patient care and the possible solutions for the same.

hh MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT (MRU) Monthly meetings of the medical research unit (MRU) held on third Wednesdays of the month of October, November and December has reviewed a total number of 5 projects – 4 faculty and 38 post graduate dissertation proposals.

Medical Education Unit of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College organized the MCI certified 2nd Revised Basic Course workshop during 10th -12th October 2017. Dr Margret Shanti FX was the MCI observer from CMC Vellore, Nodal Center for Medical Education. The workshop had 26 participants from SSSMCRI and also included 6 observers of the ACME course visiting from various colleges in Tamil Nadu. Medical Education Unit of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College organized a Post graduate Orientation Program: Part III -Workshop on Research Methodology & Evidence Based Medicine for First Year Post Graduates on 24th -26th October, 2017. The workshop has 29 first year post graduates as the participants.

hh FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP) Faculties of SSSMCRI attended the Revised Basic course workshop in Medical education technologies and ATCOM module held at the MCI Nodal centre, CMC Vellore from 30.10.17 to 2.11.17. Dr. Dipayan Deb Barman, Associate P r o f e s s o r, Department of Forensic Medicine, participated in the Revised Basic Workshop on Medical Education technology and ATCOM module sensitization workshop, held at CMC Vellore between 5th8th December 2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

MRU was reconstituted in the month of December 2017 with induction of the following members into the committee, Dr.Pranjali M, Professor of Anesthesiology and Dr Gokul, Assistant Professor, General Surgery. MRU has successfully completed the below SEP program during this period, One day research methodology workshop on November 24.11.2017 which was attended by 42 undergraduate students. The programme was organised by MRU with MEU members supporting as session speakers along with MRU members. Calendar of Events for the year 2018 was drafted with programs designed to aim at the research capacity building of all the stakeholders in the campus ie. undergraduates, postgraduates and faculty.

hh SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY MEET During the Scientific society meeting for October was held at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, “Get Smashed” a case presentation by Dr. Pooja, Dept. of Radiology, BPF - by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. During the Scientific society meeting for November was held on 02.11.2017 at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, A Diagnostic Conundrum by Dr. Pradeep Dept. of Paediatrics, Demystifying Dystonia by Dr. B. Balasubramaniam, Dept.of Internal Medicine, A case of Multiple lipomatosis with Kimura’s Disease by Dr. Malavika Dept. of General Surgery, Quiz for PGs – for World COPD- Day by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. The scientific society meeting for the December was held on 28.12.2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, Benign soft tissue tumour by Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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hh CSF (CRRI’s SCIENTIFIC FORUM) The CSF meeting was held on 20th December 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made under the guidance of Departmnent of Paediatrics. The presentations were, Natal and neonatal teeth in newborn by M. Karthikeyan, Differential diagnosis of haematuria in a child – by Praveen Balaji, Undescended testis in newborn – by Jaseem Ahamed, Differential diagnosis of impetigo with vesicles by S. Karishma, Quiz-an interessting chest skiagram by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. The CSF meeting was held on 8th November 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made under the guidance of Department of General Surgery. The presentations were, “SURGEON AND APPENDIX”, Embryology, Surgical Anatomy and Physiology of Appendix, Etio-pathogenesis, Clinical features and Natural History of Acute Appendicitis, Differential Diagnosis and Investigations of Acute Appendicitis, Management of Acute Uncomplicated and Complicated Appendicitis The CSF meeting was held on 11th October 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations were, Movement disorder by Department of Internal Medicine, an interesting chest x-ray for discussion by Department of Pulmonary Medicine, ligamentotaxis by Dept. of Orthopaedics.

hh DEATH AUDIT MEETING The Death case audit meeting for October 2017 was held on 31.10.17, November 2017 was held on 28.11.17, and December was held on 26 December 2017 at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. All the faculties, Postgraduates and Junior Residents attended the meeting.

hh POSTGRADUATE NEWS Dr. Selvi, Dr.Janani, Dr.Meenatchi, PG, Department of OBG attended a LIVE Colposcopy workshop on December 10, 2017 at ISO- KGH Auditorium, Chennai. Dr. Selvi, PG, Department of OBG attended a conference on Controversies in Infertility Management from November 26-27, 2017 at Leelaa Palace, Chennai. 54

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Dr.Krithika, Dr.Sanjay, PG at Department of Radiology, attended the Subchapter IRIA conference at Government Kilpauk medical college on 22.10.2017. Dr.Sneha L, Dr.Krithika, Dr.Sanjay, PG’s attended the 70th annual State IRIA conference, Tuticorin at DSF plaza on 17.12.2017. During the 70th annual State IRIA conference, Tuticorin at DSF plaza on 16.12.2017, Dr. Sneha presented a paper on “A case study of rapunzel syndrome Dr. Sneha presented e-poster presentation on Topic :”Do not touch -skeletal lesions” Dr. Krithika presented oral presentation on Topic “Herlyn Werner syndrome.” Dr. Krithika presented e-poster presentation on Topic “first trimester ultrasound anomalies. Dr. Sanjay presented oral presentation on Topic “CT findings of brain in polycythemia.” PG dissertation committee meeting was conducted on 26th October’17. The postgraduates participated in it. Dr. Roopak PG II presented a poster on “An atypical case of Kartageners syndrome” in MIST ORL, OCTOBER 2017. Dr. Deepthi PG I presented a poster on “Aural myiasis –A case report” in MIST ORL, OCTOBER 2017. Dr. Kalusivalingam & Dr. Nilofer Banu, first year PG’s from the Department of Community Medicine, attended a workshop on “Qualitative Research” organized by Nodal Point Organisation, Chennai between 18.12.17 to 22.12.17. Dr. Kalusivalingam & Dr. Nilofer Banu, first year PG’s from the Department of Community Medicine, attended a workshop on “Psychometric analysis” at SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur between 13.11.17 to 17.11.17. Dr.Madhuri.K, Dr Rama Subbu Reddy.M, Dr.Shamsheer Khan.P,Dr.Thirupathi.S, Dr.Sumant Gosavi, Dr.Shanmuga Priya.A,Dr.Pratibha Divya Radha, Dr.Dona Das – Post graduates, Department of General Medicine attended the Rheumatology workshop “Rheuma Basiks 2017” on 7th October 2017 at Globval Hospitals, Chennai SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.Madhuri.K, Dr.Shamsheer Khan.P, Dr.Thirupathi.S, Dr.Sumant Gosavi, Dr.Shanmuga Priya.A, Dr.Pratibha Divya Radha, Dr.Dhara kumar Mythra Varun – Post graduates, Department of General Medicine attended the Interventional Pulmonolgy workshop on 30th October 2017 at Apollo Hospital, Chennai.

of Nutrition (ICMR) at Hyderabad between 26-28 November 2017, and presented an e-poster on ‘Effect of Mothers Haemoglobin on Birth Weight in a rural area of Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu.’ Dr Mamaleshwari Patil, PG Ophthalmology attended the Second World Conference on MSICS organised by ISMSICS & Aravind Eye care system, Chennai at ITC Grand Chola from 1st to 3rd December 2017.

hh UNDERGRADUATE NEWS Community Orientation program (HeART) The experiential program on ‘Early community Exposure’ for I MBBS students using qualitative techniques like RRA was carried out between 06.10.17 and 16.10.17. Students in batches were taken to villages for field practices.

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Dr Venkatesh R, first year PG in TBCD Department attended CME on Basics & Beyond for 1styr PGs of Tamil Nadu by APT on 6th and 7th of October 2017. Dr. Pushkar Chaudhary, Second year Postgraduate, Department of Pathology attended 1st annual conference conducted by VAPCON (Vidarbha association of Pathology and Microbiology) and presented oral paper on “ Study Of Thyroid Cytopathology Using Bethesda System And Its Histopathologic Correlation At A Tertiary Care Hospital ” at Nagpur on 18th -19th November 2017. Dr. Syed ahmed Hussain, Final year Postgraduate and Dr. Senthil.N. Ganesh , Second year Postgraduate, Department of Pathology attended attended CME in Dermatopathology at CMC Vellore on 21.10.2017. Dr.Syed Ahmed Hussain, Final year postgraduate presented poster on “Expression of HER2/neu in breast carcinoma at a Tertiary care center” at SBV RESEARCH WEEK held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in Pondicherry on 8.12.2017. Dr. Indra Bala. S, Second year PG from Department of Community Medicine attended the First International Conference on ‘Nutrition Before, Beyond and First 1000 Days of Life- Evidence and Action’ at National Institute SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Training on CReAMS (Clinical Research and Audit by Medical Students) was conducted for the II MBBS (III semester) students from November 20th to 24th, 2017. 131 students were divided into 13 batches and were allotted to different departments including UHTC. Students audited the system, allotted and collected data. On the 4th day, the data were collated and analyzed in the computer kiosk of the central library. On the 5th day the team leader presented and the findings were discussed. Thus the students were made to appreciate the system based care and practice. Department of ENT organised a poster presentation competition on “PREVENTION OF DEAFNESS” for VII semester students on 4.10.2017. Judges were Dr. Karthika Jayakumar (Professor of Microbiology), Dr. Nasreen (Professor of Medicine), Dr. Jayasree (Professor of Paediatrics), Dr. Roopa (Professor of OBG), Dr. Pushpa Kotur (Professor of OBG). Problem Oriented Learning on ‘Anemia’ participated by I MBBS students. Integrated learning by the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology on 01.11.17 Sixth semester MBBS students, Ms.Mrignayani and Ms. Hemalatha won the first and second prizes in the poster presentation at NATCON, National conference on Otorhinolaryngology, on 9th december 2017 at Shri Balaji Medical College, Chennai. Seminar by III Semester students on Necrosis, Gangrene and Apoptosis Presented by Divya, Alankrita and Kajal on 3.11.2017. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Integrated seminar by Students on Iron Deficiency anemia presented by I year and II year MBBS students. Department of Physiology, integrated by Pathology department. Poiesis of the Red Cell and Iron Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Iron Deficiency Presented by Ms.Deepika and Ms.Geethika I year MBBS students, Classification and lab diagnosis of Anemia presented by Ms.Shruthi Ganesh and Ms.Martina III semester – II year MBBS students.

Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts on healthy lifestyle for healthy heart was explained to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Participants were also explained about the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and other cardiac problems and various treatment modalities available for the same.

Seminar by III Semester students on Vascular and Celluar events in Inflammation and Phagocytosis Presented by Aiswarya Raj, Varun Raj and Nurukurthi Surya Sravani on 1.12.2017.

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I year MBBS Students visited Transfusion medicine on 10.11.2017. Significance of Blood donation, Blood grouping and cross matching, equipments used in Blood bank were elaborated. Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI organized Blood bank visit along with Pathology department for the I MBBS students as a part of Early clinical exposure. The Department of Physiology Conducted Essay contest on Nobel Laureate on November 14th and the works and Contributions of Dr. Banting were recalled.

hh OBSERVATION OF HEALTH DAYS WORLD POLIO DAY – 24.10.2017 Theme: “A Celebration of the Unsung Heroes of Polio Eradication.” World Polio Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 24th October by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was given by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of polio virus infection and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.

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Dengue awareness rally was organized in Thiruporur. About 300 students from 1st and 2nd year MBBS participated in the rally along with faculties from various departments. Awareness was created to the general public by means of slogans, placards, banners and posters. Pamphlets on dengue awareness were distributed to the public by the students along the way. The rally ended at Thiruporur bus stand.

CANCER AWARENESS DAY- 08.11.17 Theme: “we can. I can” Cancer awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 8th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available for various types of cancer.

WORLD DIABETES DAY – 14.11.2017 Theme: “Women and diabetes-our right to a healthy future.” World Diabetes Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 14th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of prevention, management and complications of diabetes and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.World diabetes day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 15th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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code for the day.The medical superintendent awarding certificates and shields to the post graduate residents Dr. Shanmugapriya.A and Dr. Dhara kumar Mythra Varun, for the CME presentations.

DENGUE AWARENESS DAY Theme: “Protect yourself from mosquito bite “ Dengue awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 13th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available

was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available. World Diabetes Day (2017) was observed by the Department of Internal Medicine on 14.11.2017. The theme was in accordance with WHO - “Women and Diabetes”. The CME was organized by Dr Nasreen Begum. Topics depicting rare complications of diabetes like “sugar and tarantism, “movement disorder in diabetes was presented by First Year PG in General Medicine, Dr Dhara Varun; “sugar and ropes and poles-connective tissue disorders in diabetes” was presented by Dr Shanmugapriya.A, First Year PG in General Medicine. The CME was followed by an innovative medical game show, “Catch the Phrase” was organized by Dr Nasreen Begum. A and was conducted by Dr Senthil Kumar.S. The contestants were 5 teams of CRRI”s. The game show involved the contestants finding out medical phrases which are given to the team leader along with the clues to be avoided.World Diabetes Day was organized by Professor Dr Nasreen Begum.A who gave a short introduction on the theme “WOMEN AND DIABETES”. The CME was presided over by the medical superintendent Professor Dr. Vivekanandan and was felicitated by Professor Dr Uma Devi.V and Professor Dr. Nasreen Begum. The Department of Internal medicine followed a color SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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WORLD AIDS DAY- 02.12.17 Theme: “Right to Health”

hh OUT REACH ACTIVITIES Through 20 Camps the Departments of Ophthalmology out reached 1000 patients.. Pathology Department Faculties, Dr. Dost Mohammed Khan, Dr.Abilash, Dr. Revathishree participated in Dengue Awareness Rally on 13.10.2017. Around 2000 participants from various schools and colleges in and around Thiruporur participated in the event. Blood Grouping and typing done for 165 students from Government school from Nellikuppam, kondangi and Vembedu on 9.11.2017 and 10.11.2017.

World AIDS day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 2nd 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available. Similarly World AIDS day was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on December 1st 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of the Dr. Gopinath TT, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer, the C.R.R.Is & Postgraduates educated the audience about the routes of transmission of HIV and its treatment.

In the quarter of October to December 2017, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 46 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.

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Theme: “Global Initiatives for Asthma” World Asthma day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 25th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available As part of the World COPD Day, a Workshop on Aerosol Therapy was conducted on 15.11.17 Poster Competition on TB - HIV Awareness was conducted by the Department of Respiratory Medicine and the Department of Dermatology in Connection with the World AIDS Day on 1st Dec 2017.

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The World COPD day was celebrated on 15th November 2017 and during the event PFT Screening Camp was conducted for Smokers and 20 patients were screened for COPD. The Ten Commandments of COPD Pamphlet was distributed among Students, Staff and Faculties.

Dr Mani Kathapillai, Departnment of Anatomy has been promoted to Associate professor. Dr Sridhar G, Department of Microbiology has been promoted to Professor. Dr.R.Revathishree, Department of Pathology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. Lavakumar S, Department of Pharmacology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr.Dipayan Burman, Department of FM has been promoted to Associate professor. Dr.Latha, Department of Physiology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr.Pranjali K, Department of Anaesthesia has been promoted to Professor and Dr. Vanaja, Department of Biochemistry has been promoted to Professor on 12.10.2017.

hh COMMUNITY EXTENSION Dr. Shree Lakshmi Devi, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology gave a lecture on “Awareness on” off label medication usage and fraudulent drug products to 25 Suddhanandha Vidyalaya School students on 13.10.2017. Dr.Lavakumar, Associate Professor from the Department of Pharmacology gave a talk about “Quacks and False remedies” to General public – 10 in number Ammapettai village on 27.10.2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dental sciences hh FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS Publications Dhanraj T, Vandana S, Kavya L, Yoga S. Schwanoma of left infraorbital region – A case report on emphasis of advanced imaging in diagnosis. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2017;7(1):21-23 Kavya L, Paulose S, Vandana S, Yoga S. Lobular capillary hemangioma of buccal mucosa – A Case report. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2017;7(1):18-20 Kayalvizhi E B, Sitra G, Baliah J, Megala, Thirumurugan K, Kanmani R. Estimation and comparison of clinical staging and Candidal colony counts in oral leukoplakia before and after treatment with 1% topical antifungal therapy. International Journal of Current Advanced Research 2017;6(6):4453-4457 Sivakumar Y, Vandana S, Kavya L, Dhanraj T. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpura – A Case Report and update of recent treatment modalities. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2017;7(1):24-27 Khader AK, Vandana S,Rangdhol V, Jeelani S. A review on diagnostic dental radiation risk during pregnancy: justifying the dilemma – Review. International Journal of Current Research 2017;9(5);49924-49929. Aluckal E, Ismail A, Paulose A, Lakshmanan S, Balakrishnan MS, Mathew B, Vikneshan.M. Assessment of total antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra in saliva of HIVinfected patients. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2017;9:S237-40. Shigli K, Nayak SS, Sankeshwari B, Fulari D, Chopade S, Wadgave U, Jirge V, Murugaboopathy V. Effectiveness of an Early Clinical Exposure Module on the Performance of Second Year Dental Students -A Randomized Controlled Study. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2017; 7: 236-241 Murthy V, Reddy VK, Vidyalakshmi S. Awareness of zinc toxicity in denture adhesives among dental practitioners in Puducherry- A cross sectional study. J Adv Clin Res Insights 2017;4:147-51. Karthikeyan I. Platform switched Dental implants. JSD 2017; 7(1):57-58. 59

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Reetika G, Shrikar Desai, Karthikeyan I, Sangeeta K. Phenytoin –induced gingival overgrowth: A case report. J Dent Specialities 2017;5:160-3. Shivasakthy M, Sethuraman KR, SaravanakumarR, Santha Devy A. Stress perception of second year dental undergraduate students- Across sectional study. Journal of Basic, Clinical & Applied Health Sciences 2017;1(1):32-7 Shekhawat KS, Golai S, Sakthidevi S, Nimbeni B, Chauhan A.Overview of Metrics that evaluate the impact of Scholarly work.IJCR 2017;9(3):1364 -1377 Shekhawat KS, Sakthidevi S, Nimbeni B, Golai S, Chauhan A, Sasi S.Hunting Biomedical Literature in PubMed: Factors Affecting the Hunt. IJMRHS 2017;9(6):131-138 Shekhawat KS,Chauhan A,Sakthi Devi S, Kunjumon S.Construct Validity and Reliability of Jefferson Scale of Empathy- health Care Provider (Student version) among Final Year, Interns and Post – graduate Students of a Dental College in India. IJPHRD 2017;8(4):184 – 192 Aroumougam A, Vezhavendhan N, Suganya R, Umamaheswari G. Peripheral Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma of Maxilla. Journal of Scientific Dentistry. 2017; 7(1): 28-31. Bharanippriyaa V, Preethe M, Umamaheswari G, Vidyalakshmi S. Odontoma- A Benign Mixed Odontogenic Tumor –Report of Two Cases. Journal of Scientific Dentistry. 2017; 7 (1): 32-36. Umamaheswari G, Santha Devy A, Vidyalakshmi S, Satheesh Kumar K. Oral Lipoma - A Case Report. Journal of Scientific Dentistry. 2017; 7 (1): 37 - 41. Satheesh Kumar K, Premlal K R, Sivaramakrishnan M, Aroumougam A. Oral Squamous Papilloma. Journal of Scientific Dentistry. 2017; 7(1): 46 - 49. Manoharan PS. A rare case report of a patient with allergic reaction following use of a dental impression

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material. Int J Med Dent Case Rep 2017;2:1-3. doi: 10.15713/ins.ijmdcr.72. MurthyV, Sethuraman KR, Choudhury S, Shakila R. Communication skills teaching learning in prosthodontics. Journal of Basic, clinical & Applied Health Sciences 2017:1(1); 38- 41. MurthyV, Sethuraman KR, Choudhury S, Shakila R. Developing prosthodontic Residents communication stratergies with edentulous patient: A pilot study. Journal of Dental education; 81(11);1351-61.

Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Treasurer in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry participated as a Consultant for National Oral Health Policy meeting held at New Delhi on 9th November 2017

Dr. Vandana, Reader, Dept of OMR, Published article in “The Hindu” titled “11.6% of fishermen have malignant oral cavity: a study” on 21.11.17

hh ACADEMIC INITIATIVES Awards/ Recognition Dr. Saravana Kumar R. Department of Periodontology, served as the Organizing Co-Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017

Dr Aniruddh Yashwant.V won the 2nd place in the Faculty podium presentation at Intra collegiate competition in SBV Research Week held on 12th December 2017

Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Department of Periodontology, served as the Organizing Secretary in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 Dr. Vineela Katam Reddy, Reader, Department of Periodontology, served as the Scientific Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Scientific Co- Chairman in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Registration in – Charge in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 Dr. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, served as the Accomodation & Hospitality In-Charge in the National UG Periodontology Conference “Perio Fiesta 2017” which was held on 3rd and 4th November 2017 60

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Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Department of Periodontology, was awarded III prize in the SBV research week celebration for the paper titled “Assessment of true clinical end points in periodontal flap therapy patients” held on 12th December 2017

Officiation as chairperson Dr. Santha Devy, Professor & Head and Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have been acknowledged as Chair-person in the CDE programme “Path Scope 2017” held on 11th October 2017 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Participation in Conference /CDE Dr. Santha Devy, Professor and Head, Dr. Vezhavendhan, Professor and Dr. Prem Lal, Reader from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have participated in the CDE programme “Path Scope 2017” held on 11th October 2017 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur. Dr. Pratebha Balu, Professor, Dr. S. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Priyadharshini, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Manoharan P. S. Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. Vidyalakshmi. S, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology attended a CDE program “CORE” on 12.10.17 at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry Dr. Manoharan P. S. Prof and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr John, Senior lecturer, Department of Oral medicine and radiology, Dr. S. Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology attended CDE program on “Empathy in patient care” on 13.10.17 Dr. Bindu Meera John, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentitry and Endodontics attended webinar on golden rules of shaping no matter how you spin it- Dr. John West, on the 16th October, 2017.

Dr.Vijaykumar.V was part of organizing team of “SBV Research week” held from 7th to 12th December, 2017. Dr Prathima G S, Prof and Head, Dr Sanguida, Reader, Dept of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry attended the International symposium on Yoga Therapy held on 13 Dec, 2017 at CYTER department, MGMCRI campus, SBV, Pondicherry.

Examinership Dr. P. S Manoharan, Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics was recognized as PhD evaluator for Annamalai University and have evaluated Part I, II and III of PhD Examinations

hh ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Workshop on Communication Skills A ‘WORKSHOP ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS’ was conducted for the second year postgraduate batch of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences. The resource persons for the course were Dr.K.R.Sethuraman, Honorable Vice Chancellor, SBV, Dr.Sunayana Choudhury, Clinical

Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dr.Vikneshan, Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry attended National conference held at A.C.P.M Dental college, Dhule between 3.11.17 and 5.11.17. Dr. Jananni, Senior Lecturer, Dr.S.Sakthi Devi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontology, Dr. Vandana, Reader and Dr John, senior lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended SAF Monthly Meet on “Predatory Publications’’, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry on 17th Nov 2017 Dr. M. Shivasakthy, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Dr. Senthil, Prof & Head, Dr.Thamarai, Tutor, attended Certificate Course on Palliative care recognized by Indian Association of Palliative Care held at MGMC&RI on 17, 18 &19th November 2017.

Psychologist, Assistant Professor in Department of Psychiatry, MGMCRI and Dr. Varsha Murthy, Professor in Prosthodontics, IGIDS. Eight sessions were conducted from 05.10.17 to 16.10.17.Various topics covered in these sessions were Core communication skills for Health Professionals,

Dr.Praveen, Senior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentitry and Endodontics attended International Esthetic Master’s World Online Congress, on 6th -10th Dec 2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Questioning, Listening skills and Answering skills, Factors influencing communication, Different types of health attitudes,Introduction to patient personality, Empathy, Non-verbal communication, Specialized and advanced forms of communication skills, Rapport building, Assessment of communication skill using Kalamazoo scale, Holistic and patient centered care, Breaking bad news, Dealing with patient dissatisfaction and Handling extremes of age. The mode of teaching w used for the sessions was interactive power point presentations, narratives from facilitators based on real-life experiences in Medicine and Dentistry with specific references to dental scenarios, role play videos, role plays by participants, plenary, think pair share sessions, real time doctor patient interaction videos etc. Pre-test and post-test were conducted and significant improvement was shown in the post test results. The certification program was conducted on 25.10.17 at MEU seminar hall, SBV. Certificates were distributed for the resource persons and participants.

CDE – CORE 2017 On 12.10.17 the department conducted CDE program CORE 2017 titled “Prepare, prevent and protect-its legal implications” in ground floor lecture hall, MGMC and RI

college block. The program highlighted the importance of having knowledge in legal aspects and precautions to be taken while handling patients. Two guest lectures were delivered by Mr. Ralph Alexander Mathew Legal officer, SBV and Mr. Solomon Raja Ex Principal, Government Law College, Puducherry followed by a panel discussion and high tea.

Empathy in Patient Care The Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry in association with Scientific Academic Forum, IGIDS had conducted the Continued Dental Education program for the Undergraduate on the topic “Empathy in Patient care” on 13th October 2017 with an objective to educate and relate the students how important is empathy in day to day patient care and as well as to sensitize the students in emotional health during the patient care. The resource person was DR. Kumar, PhD (Founder Director, Centre for Improving Relationship and Personal Effectiveness ) delivered the lecture as well combined it with the interactive session and exercises which was thoroughly enjoyed by the stake holders and it was indeed a memorable learning experience for those who gathered.

PERIOFIESTA The Department of Periodontology conducted a National Undergraduate conference “PERIO FIESTA 2017” on 3rd

and 4th November 2017. A total of 244 student delegates and 16 faculty registrations from 20 dental colleges had attended the conference. The conference had two guest lectures; one was on the topic of “Scope of Periodontology for Undergraduates” by Dr. K. V. Arun, professor and Head, Ragas Dental college, Chennai. The other was an interesting lecture on “Yoga for Dentists” delivered by Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), SBV. Hands-on workshops on “LASER Periodontal Surgery” and “Dental 62

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Implant Placement - simulation” was conducted. A total of 127 student delegates registered for the workshops (73 participants for Implant workshop and 54 for LASER workshop). Debate on the topic “Web based learning Vs Conventional learning in Dentistry Today” was conducted which had 3 participants per team. The theme for Short film was “In Periodontology Department / Why I love Perio”. Four colleges has projected their short film videos. A gala banquet was organized at Sunway Manor. Paper presentations

wit total of 49 participants and Poster presentations with a total of 35 participants were conducted. Table clinic comprised of 15 teams with a total of 58 participants. Scientific quiz with a total of 9 teams was conducted. The conference concluded with the Prize distribution and Valedictory function.

Future Dental Professionals Team Public Health Dentistry in association with Colgate, organized the annual CDE program titled “FUTURE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS – 2K17” on 30th November,

2017. In this program a total of 100 delegates including 3rd years, final years, interns, postgraduates and faculty participated. The guest lectures were on three different topics addressing 3rd years, final years, interns and postgraduates separately. Topic and Speaker : Interns & PG’s - Orientation Towards Palliative Dentistry – Unexplored Avenue Mrs. Anu, Nursing Consultant, Department of Palliative SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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– A New Beginning - Dr.Arun, Reader, Department of Prosthodontia, Sri Venkateshwara Dental College and Hospital, Ariyur, Pondicherry. III BDS - Management of Emergency in Dental Practice – Dr. Shyamala. M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry.

hh OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Oral health program organized at Shanthi Bhavan ‘A home for HIV positive childrens’ Team Public Health Dentistry Conducted a oral health program at Shanthi Bhavan -A Home For HIV Positive Childrens at Chinnakalapet, Puducherry.A Preliminary Oral Health data collection for the purpose of the program

was conducted on 28th October 2017.A Team of 4 interns led by Dr. Guy Patrick Sandou did the data collection and compiled the need assessment for the program. Based on the need assessment, on 26th November2017, a team of 25 doctors consists of faculties, interns and supporting staff delivered emergency, Primary, Secondary and Palliative oral health procedures for the HIV Positive children. In this program, total Number of children benefitted was 92. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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and promote good tooth-brushing habits recommended by dental health professionals. This program is launched from 2015 to educate parents and kids to brush twice daily for at least two minutes to help reduce the risk of oral diseases.

Total Number of Scaling: 50; Total Number of Restoration: 22; Total Number of Extraction: 7. A Health Aid titled ‘’Do’s & Dont’s Of Oral Hygiene Practices‘’ was donated to the Shanthi Bhavan Children.The Whole program was organized and executed by Dr.Guy Patrick Sandou (CRRI).

National Brushing Day–2017 Oral health is essential to general health and quality of life. Dental caries is the most common chronic diseases

On this day, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental sciences, Pondicherry has organized a mass tooth brushing demonstration Bharathi Government High School, Bahoour. In collaboration with Colgate Palmolive, free Oral Health Kit was distributed to all the school children as well as proper brushing technique demonstration was done to all the school children. Around 240 school children were provided with Oral Health Kit and benefitted from this program. The school teachers were also educated regarding importance of oral health and maintaining oral hygiene. Students were interested in correcting their brushing technique also; they demonstrated proper brushing technique on the tooth model.

Children’s day On the occasion of Children`s Day, Nov 14, 2017, an oral health education program was conducted at Government middle school, Bahour.The number of beneficiaries were 110. The program started with a welcome speech by Dr Swarna (II nd year post graduate student). Lecture on Oral health education and brushing technique was delivered by

and adults, however it can be easily prevented by proper preventive practices. Of all the preventive practices, toothbrushing has been the most effective and simple way to prevent dental caries as well as periodontal disease.

Dr Selvabalaji to school children. Brushing technique was demonstrated by the Interns. Drawing competition was conducted for Class I to V students. Essay competition was conducted for class VI to VIII students. Prizes were awarded to the winners and gifts were distributed to all the students by the faculty and Post Graduates. Brushing technique poster was donated to Head Master by Dr.Selvabalaji. November 7 is observed as National Tooth brushing day in India to reinforce the importance of children’s oral health 64

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In commemoration of Children`s Day, oral health education and program was conducted at Bless Children’s Home, Reddichavadi on 2nd Dec 2017. The number of SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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beneficiaries was 45. The program started with a welcome speech by Dr. Suganya. Quiz competition was conducted for 25 children in 5 groups. Questions were asked related to oral health awareness. Lecture on Oral health education was delivered by Dr. Suganya to children. Yoga demonstration

Dept. of Oral Medicine Dr. Vandana, Reader, Depatment of Oral Medicine and Radiology Participated in Door to door camp along with Department of Public Health dentistry on 31.10.17. Dr John Baliah,Senior lecturer,Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended the Chettinadu oral health camp from 3.12.17 to 5.12.17. Dr Swetha Paulose, Senior lecturer,Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended medical camp at Vadalur on 5.12.17

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was shown to the children by Yoga Expert Dr.Meena Ramanathan from Dept of CYTER, MGMCRI. Prizes were awarded to the winners in Quiz competition, dental kit along with gifts were distributed to all children by Post Graduates and Faculty. “Tea can” was donated to home In-charge by Department of Paedodontics.

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In continuation with the village adoption programme, Dr. Prem Lal. K. R., Reader & CRRI’s from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have conducted screening camps on 11th October, 22nd November & 27th December 2017.

Chettinadu Oral Health Program Team Public Health Dentistry in association with Nattarasan Nagarathar Sangam, Arpudha foundation & Rotary Club of Karaikudi organized 3 days comprehensive oral health

In commemoration of International day of persons with Disabilities, special children were brought from Daya school, Cuddalore to Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS, oral health education program was conducted on 20th Dec 2017. The number of beneficiaries

program for 5th consecutive year from 3 Dec to 5th Dec 2017, in three day the program was conducted 3 different places. A total of 931 beneficiaries received oral care and more than 1400 procedures like scaling, filling and extraction was done. was 17 special children. Dr. Saravana Kumar, Principal has been invited as chief guest for the program. The program started with a welcome speech by Dr. Sanguida. Lecture on Oral health education was delivered by Dr. Eswari to children and parents. Screening was done to diagnose the oral diseases and comprehensive health care was provided to the children with disabilities. Dental kit along with gifts was distributed to all children by Post Graduates and Faculty. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

State level speed dental intercollegiate quiz competition – Preliminary round. Team Public Health Dentistry in association with Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry- TN chapter and Speed Medical Institute, India conducted a State level Intercollegiate Quiz Competition preliminary round on 6th of December 2017. The preliminary round was won by Dr. Manikandan and Dr. Kanya from Mahatma Gandhi Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry. They will be representing Zone 5 for the State Level final round at Government Dental College, Chennai at 12th December 2017. The whole program was sponsored by Speed Medical Institute, Chennai.

Treatment Camp Comprehensive Treatment Camp conducted on 19th November 2017 at Manickudy Village Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. The Birth Place of our beloved chairman.The following are the details of the camp. Total

IGIDS signed an MOU with Global Trust for Disabled children,Cuddalore. The organization is mainly catering mentally retarded special children both in house and day care .The MOU will help in providing quality oral health care at our institute for the special children.

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Number treated – 204. As a part of the program they have donated one dental health education aid poster titled Role of Nutrition on oral Disease, and wall clock titled “Healthy Tooth Vs Unhealthy Tooth”.

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Dr Jasmine R, 3rd year Post graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics-“Best poster Presentation”-SBV RESEARCH WEEK held from 7th to 12th December 2017 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.

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Dr.Prabhu A.R, 3rd year Post graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics - “Best Oral Paper Presentation”- 32nd IACDE & 25th IES National conference held from 23rd to 26th November 2017 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gujarat. Dr.Nandini Dimple, 2nd year Post graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics - “Best Oral Paper Presentation”- 32nd IACDE & 25th IES National conference held from 23rd to 26th November 2017 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gujarat.

Presentation and Participation Dr Manjula, 1st year post graduate, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended a workshop on Communication skill for dental post graduates from 5.10.17 to 17.10.17. II year post graduate students Dr. Chitra & Dr. Muthukumaran and I year post graduate student Dr. Gayathri. C from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have attended the Workshop on ‘Communication Skills for Dental Postgraduates’ conducted by the Dental Education Unit and Internal Quality Assurance Cell at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry held from 5th – 17th October 2017. Second year post graduate student Dr. Eswari, Dr.Narmatha. M, Dr. Swarna, Second year post graduates, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry attended “ Workshop on communication skills for Dental Postgraduates” conducted by Dental Education Unit and Internal Quality Assurance cell, IGIDS, SBV from 5.10.17 to 17.10.17.

I year post graduate student, Dr. Gayathri. C from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has participated in the CDE programme ‘Clinical Oral Medicine & Radiology Evince’ “Prepare Protect Prevent – Legal Implications” held on 12th October 2017 organised by the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Scientific & Academic Forum at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. II year post graduate student, Dr. Chitra & Dr. Muthukumaran and I year post graduate student, Dr. Gayathri. C from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has participated in the CDE programme ‘Empathy in Patient care” held on 13th October 2017 by the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology and Scientific & Academic Forum at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. Dr.Ambily, Dr.Limly, Dr.Nandhini Dimple Second Year Post Graduates, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Attended Communication Skill Workshop held from 5th to 17th October 2017 at MGMCRI, SBV. All I and II year postgraduates, Department of Orthodontics participated in “IOS Indian Orthodontic Conference” held at BM Birla Auditorium, Jaipur from 17th to 19th November 2017.

Dr. Hema, Dr. Sivaranjani, Dr. Vinoth kumar, Second year postgraduates, Department of Periodontology, participated in “Communication Skill Development Program” from 5th October – 17th October held at MGMCRI, Pondicherry. I year post graduate student, Dr. Gayathri. C from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has participated in the CDE programme “Path Scope 2017” at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur held on 11th October 2017 and received first prize for presenting a scientific poster on “Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukoplakia”guided by Dr. Vezhavendhan,Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr. Juhi Jahan, Dr.Dhanraj and Dr Kavya 3rd yr post graduates, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended CBCT workshop at MS Ramiah institute of dental sciences, Bangalore from 6.11.17 to 11.11.17 Dr.Basil, Dr.Helen and Dr.Lijin, 2nd year postgraduates, Department of Orthodontics presented E posters at “IOS Indian Orthodontic Conference” held at BM Birla Auditorium, Jaipur from 17th to 19th November 2017. I year post graduate student, Dr. Gayathri. C from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has participated in the 26th National Conference with the theme on ‘Oral Cancer – Challenges, Innovations & Advances’ organised by the Indian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists held from 17th to 19th November 2017 at Bhubaneswar and presented a scientific poster on “Role of DNA repair Pathways in Ageing” guided by Dr. A. Santha Devy, Professor, HOD, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology. Dr.Ambily, Dr.Limly, Dr.Nandhini Dimple Second Year Post Graduates, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Attended 32nd IACDE & 25TH IES National conference held from 23rd to 26th November 2017 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gujarat. Dr.Prabhu and Dr Chandana, Final Year Post Graduates, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Attended 32nd IACDE & 25TH IES National conference held from 23rd to 26th November 2017 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gujarat. Final year post graduate student Dr.Kavitha, Dr. Radha, Dr. Vinothini and Second year post graduates Dr. Eswari, Dr.Narmatha. M, Dr. Swarna, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry attended “Future Dental Professionals Program” conducted by Colgate in association with IDA on 30.11.17. Dr Manjula1st year post graduate, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended oncology posting at Adyar cancer institute (W.I.A), Chennai from 1.12.17 to 11.12.17. Dr.Dhanraj and Dr Kavya, 3rd year postgraduates, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology presented poster titled ‘Comparison of salivary acetaldehyde level between smokers with leukoplakia and smokers without leukoplakia” and Effect of 0.1% tea tree oil oral rinse compared to1%topical clotrimazole in clinical 68

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and histopathological behaviour of oral candidasis -A comparative study” respectively at SBV research week held at MGMCand RI on 6.12.17 Dr.Jasmine, Dr.Chandana and Dr.Prabhu attended the SBV RESEARCH WEEK from 7th to 12th December 2017 at MGMCRI, SBV, Puducherry. Dr. Juhi Jahan, 3rd year postgraduate Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology presented her dissertation “Estimation of Hemodynamic parameters of Oral squamous cell carcinoma and occurrence of local metastasis using color Doppler Ultra sonogram – A case control study” on 8.12.17 in the podium presentation at SBV research week held at MGMCand RI. Dr.Shahinas Begum, presented a poster on the topic “Correlation of salivary rbp4 levels with BMI in chronic periodontitis patients” in Research week conducted by SBVU on 8th December 2017 Dr.Arvina, presented a poster on the topic “Plaque microbiota around restorations on natural tooth and implants -A comparative stud” in Research week conducted by SBVU on 8th December 2017 Dr.Arun Varghese, presented a poster on the topic “Salivary Il6levels in polycystic ovary syndrome patients with and without chronic periodontitis” in Research week conducted by SBVU on 8th December 2017 Dr Kavitha, third year Post Graduate student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry presented a poster titled “Evaluation of streptococcus mutans serotypes e,f,k in saliva samples of 6-12 year school children before and after a short term daily intake of probiotic lozenge” at SBV Research week held at MGMCRI college block on 08.12.17. Dr. Radha, third year Post Graduate student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry presented a poster titled “Comparative evaluation of the remineralising efficacy of fluoride varnish and its combination varnishes on white spot lesions in children with ECC – a RCT” at SBV Research week held at MGMCRI college block on 08.12.17. Dr Vinothini, third year Post Graduate student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry presented a poster titled “Effect of passion fruit juice in removal of smear layer in root canal of ex-vivo human SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Dr.Arya, Dr.Asha and Dr.Eunice, 3 rd year postgraduates, Department of Orthodontics presented their dissertations in poster format in SBV Research Week held on 10th December 2017. Dr. Manjula 1st year post graduate, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology attended CBCT training workshop at Meenakshi Ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai from 20.12.17 to 23.12.17. UNDERGRADUATE NEWS Interns Mr. Guy Patrick, Mr. Nitheesh from the Department of Oral pathology and Microbiology have attended the screening camp at Primary Health Centre in Thookanankuppam on 11th October 2017. Thirty three III year undergraduate students from the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology have participated in the CDE programme “Path Scope 2017” held on 11th October 2017 at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur and presented in the scientific scientific session: Mr. Benson Paul – Scientific Paper on ‘ Odontogenic Keratocyst – A Case Report’ and received second prize the poster was guided by Dr. Premlal,Reader Dept. of oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry Mr. Julian - Scientific Paper on ‘Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor – A Case Report’ and received third prize.guided by Dr. Vezhavendhan,Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry Ms. Sujeetha. G - Scientific Poster on ‘Electromagnetic Health Hazards’ and received third prize guided by Dr. Shivaramakrishnan,Senior lectures, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry Ms. Salma Arif – Scientific Poster on “4 feet for acceptance”.and received third prize. The poster was guided by Dr. Vidyalakshmi, Reader, Department of SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry Miss. Ashna Maria Benny, Intern won I place for paper presentation titled “Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control of nondiabetic periodontitis patients” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Mr. Jothy Aravind, Intern won Best Original research for paper presentation titled “General practitioner’s perception towards periodontal consultation” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Miss. Salma Arif, Intern won III place for paper presentation titled “Minimal interocclusal space- a hurdle crossed” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Miss. Shreya Mahesh, Intern won Best Case report for paper presentation titled “Vestibuloplasty with clasp retained stent” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Miss. Divyalakshmi, Intern won Best Original Research for poster presentation titled “Use of saliva AST and ALP in diagnosing periodontal disease : a clinical and biochemical study” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Miss. Sowbarnika, Final year won I place for poster presentation titled “Multiphasic Scaffolds- Way to Betterement” in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Mr. Kootiswaran, Mr. Ajith Kumar, Mr. Jeffrey Interns won the first place in the Quiz competition in the National UG Periodontology Conference PerioFiesta on 3rd and 4th November 2017. Intern Mr. Aravinth Kumar from the department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology has attended the screening camp at Primary Health Centre in Thookanankuppam on 27th December 2017.. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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nursing college hh RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Publications Aileen George, Renuka.K, KripaAngeline.A. A study to assess the effectiveness of deep breathing exercise with incentive spirometer on the respiratory status of patients who have undergone cardio thoracic and vascular surgery in selected hospital at Puducherry. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Sep –Dec 2017; 10 (3): 15-20. Geetha.C. A study to assess the effectiveness of educational programme on knowledge regarding obesity among school children in a selected school, Puducherry. International Journal of Current Advanced Research, December 2017; 6(12):7890-7892. Jassin Joseph, Annie Annal, UmaMaheswari R. Effectiveness of video assisted teaching programmes on knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its preventive measure among reproductive age group women. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Sep –Dec 2017; 10 (3): 9-11. Jayasri.J,Jayanthi.K. Urban Health :Issues And Challenges. Health action. Oct 2017: 22-24.

Lavanya.S, Kripa Angeline.A. Sjogren’s Syndrome and Oral Care – A Review. International Journal of Immunological Nursing. December 2017;(2):24-31. Pramodhini S, Stephen S, Shanmugam J,Renuka.K. Prevalence & Antibiogram of MRSA Isolated from patient samples and Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Puducherry. India. Int. J. Curr. Microbial. App. Sci December 2017; 6(12): 1419-1424. Prabavathy.S. Breaking Bad News - A Psychological Approach. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Sep –Dec 2017; 10 (3) : 36-41. Praimathi.A. Effectiveness of cold application and range of motion exercise on prevention of complication among patients with skin traction. International Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing. July – December 2017; 3 (2): 25-31. Rajalakshmy.P.Types of Diabetes Mellitus. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Sep –Dec 2017; 10 (3):47-49.

Jayasri.J. Preventing Medico –Legal issues in Clinical Practice. Health action. Nov 2017 :18-20.

Resha Benny, Kamalam S, Bamalakshmi.V.A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice of Women on Hazards of Tobacco Consumption and to Identify Their Health Problem in Selected Rural and Urban Area With A View of Organizing an Educational Programme At Puducherry. Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Sep –Dec 2017; 10 (3): 27-31.

Jayasri.J. Couvade Syndrome. International journal of Nursing Critical Care Journal. December 2017; 3 (2): 1-5.

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Jayasri.J,Dhivagar.V. Laws that govern medical negligence. Health action. Nov 2017: 12-14.

Jayasri.J.Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. International journal of Neurological Nursing Journal. December 2017;3 (2): 57-61.Jayasri.J. Prevention of Substance abuse in India. Health Action. December 2017; 30(12):10-12 Jayapradha.D, Annie Annal, Renuka K. A study to assess the effectiveness of Lamaze breathing exercise on labour pain among primi gravid women admitted in labour ward at MGMCRI. International Journal of information research and review, (IJIRR). Oct – Dec 2017 ;4(9): 4491-4495. Kripa Angeline.A. Systematic review on Helicobacter Pylori infection and risk of lung cancer. International Journal of Oncological Nursing. 2017; 3 (2):20-24. 70

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RECOGNITIONS Mrs. Prabavathy.S, HOD Dept. of Mental Health Nursing, deliberated as a resource speaker on Breaking Bad News- a Psychological approach in the CNE on the Gastrointestinal Nursing -Enriching, Empowering and Emphasizing knowledge on 04.10.2017 organized by Dept. of Nursing and Surgical Gastroenterology, JIPMER Mrs. Kripa Angeline. A Asso. Prof. Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing, was appointed as an Observer by TamilNadu Nursing and midwifery Council(TNNMC) for the workshop on Enterostomy care organized by Dept. of Nursing and Surgical Gastroenterology, JIPMER on 05.10.2017.

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Mrs.Lavanya, Asst.Prof, Dept of OBG Nursing was appointed as an TNNMC observer for the State Level conference on Clinical Strategies/ Techniques- Delineating Differences by Preceptors organized by A.G.Padmavathy College of Nursing, Puducherry on 25.10.2017. Mrs. Prabavathy.S,HOD,Dept of Mental Health Nursing, was appointed as an TNNMC Observer for State level workshop on Back to Basics- to reduce Gap Between Nurse and Patient on 17.11.2017 organized by College of Nursing, East Coast Institute of Medical sciences Puducherry. Dr.Renuka.K, Principal, KGNC, chaired the session in the National Conference on “Transformation of Knowledge From Theory, Practice & Research to Enhance The Patient Care” organised by JIPMER College of Nursing on 05.12.2017. Dr. Renuka.K, Principal, KGNC is recognized as reviewer of skill text and videos by Elsiever Clinical Skills Manual Volume – 2; Medical Surgical Nursing, First Edition on 06.12.17 onwards

hh EXAMINER Mrs.Poongodi.V Asst.Prof, & Mrs. Umamaheswari.R Asst.Prof, Dept. of OBG Nursing, Mrs. Kripa Angeline. A Asso. Prof. Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, P.Rajalakshmy, Lecturer in Nutrition, Mrs. Prabavathy.S, HOD, Dept. of Mental Health Nursing Mrs. Sherine Nithiya.S Dept. of Child Health Nursing, Mrs. Subakeerthi.V Dept. of Community Health Nursing were appointed as paper evaluators in Pondicherry University, on 03.10.17. The following faculties were appointed as PG examiners by The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University which is as follows: Mrs. Rajeswari.S, Asso. Prof, Dept. of Child Health Nursing - College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore on 30th -31st Oct, 2017 Prof.M.Annie Annal, HOD, Dept. of OBG Nursing, -Sakthi college of Nursing, Dindugal (Dt) Tamil Nadu, on 02.11.17. Prof.Sumathy.P, HOD, Dept. of Child Health Nursing -Indira College of Nursing, Trichy on 6.11.17. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

Mrs. Geetha.C, Asso. Prof, Dept. of Child Health Nursing -College of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai on 26th Oct, 2017. Dr.Renuka.K, Principal, KGNC, -Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Nursing, Perambalur on 31.10.17 and 01.11.17. Prof.Sumathy.P, HOD, Dept. of Child Health Nursing was appointed UG Examiner in JIPMER College of Nursing, Puducherry on 24.11.17.

hh SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS The Research Week 2017 was organized by the SBV on 12.12.2017. The following faculty from KGNC presented papers which is as follows: Mrs.Lavanya, Asst.Prof, Dept of OBG Nursing, -Effectiveness of ICT based teaching on pubertal health among prepubertal age group. Mrs.Elavarasi.R, Asst. prof. Dept of Community Health Nursing -A experimental study to assess the effectiveness of abdominal breathing exercise on regulation of blood pressure among patients with hypertension residing at Pilliyarkuppam, Puducherry Mr.Ramaprabhu.Z, Assistant professor, Dept of Community Health Nursing -A study to assess the effectiveness of Burger – Aliens Exercise on wound healing process among the diabetic foot ulcer patients admitted in MGMCRI, Puducherry.

hh SCIENTIFIC ACADEMIC FORUM Dept of Community Health Nursing – 20.10.17 Dept of Community Health Nursing organized Scientific Academic Forum on 20.10.17 focusing on the theme Dengue Prevention and care – Health professional’s Role. Dr. Uma Shankar, Medical officer, Primary health centre Bahour, the guest speaker of the day gave an enlightening talk on the theme which was very informative.

Dept of Nursing Foundation – 28.11.17 Dept of Nursing Foundation organized Scientific Academic Forum on 28.11.17 focusing on the theme Entrepreneurship. Dr. S. Ramkumar, Director, Entrepreneurship Development cell, Govt. of Puducherry was invited as a chief guest and he deliberated on the theme “Entrepreneurship Guidance Programme” the guest speaker was shonored by our beloved Principal. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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hh NURSING EDUCATION UNIT Nursing Education Unit & Internal Quality Assurance Cell jointly organized a work shop on “Team Based LearningAn Innovative Teaching Method” on 21.12.2017 at MEU, Discussion Hall, First floor, SBV. The resource speaker Dr.Priyalatha,Asst. Prof, RAS Al Khaima Com, medical & Health Science, Usty, UAE enlightened the group on Team Based Learning. The skill session was an eye opener for TBL. The session concluded with interaction, wherein queries were clarified. It was very useful session for the faculty and PG Students.

Physiology. In his special message, he emphasized about how to overcome with workload by giving an example from basic physiology of break and accelerator system. He motivated the students for their professional development. Vote of thanks was given by Mrs. R.Elavarasi Asst. Prof, KGNC. The programme continued with the various sessions by the following speakers: Mrs.Rajeswari S, Associate Professor, KGNC - NABH Standards of Quality Nursing Dr. Sameera, Senior Resident, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine, MGMCRI, - Critical Care Skills- Preparing ICU Nurses. Ms. Anbu M& Mr. Finny Moses Asst. Professor, KGNC. – Ambulance Nursing Mr. Dr Stanley D Isaac, (Director), Goodwill Consultancy, Puducherry - Trans Oceanic Opportunities in Nursing.

hh INNOVATIONS TEACHING CAREER ENLIGHTENMENT- EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM Placement cell, IQAC KGNC Unit organized Career Enlightenment- Externship Program for the final year B.Sc (N) (XI batch) students which commenced on 04.09.2017. The training Programme began with an inauguration at 9:30 am. Welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Rajeswari S, Placement Cell Officer, KGNC. Dr. R enuka K, Principal, KGNC, delivered the presidential address in which she highlighted the purpose, benefits and need of Career Enlightenment- Externship Program. Ms. Veronica A final year B.Sc Nursing student shared her 4 years experiences in KGNC. Prof. Sumathy. P, HOD, Department of Child Health Nursing felicitated the gathering. The chief guest address was given Dr.K. Jaiganesh, HOD, Department of

Ms.Elavarasi R, Asst.Prof Dept Of Community Health Nursing, KGNC - Leadership Skills for Nurses. Ms.Namratha Joseph, Executive Director, legal and recruitment operations of URC - Steering Towards Global Placement Mr.Ranjith Raj William, Chairman of URC, retired IPS officer - encouraged the students to choose the best job to get better life style. Mr. R Srinivasan, Head of strategy, URC- motivated the students for higher studies and part time job. Ms Josephine B, Student Counselor, SBV- Personality Development. Mr. Ramprabhu Z, Asst. Prof, Vice President of Alumni Association, KGNC - Functions of Alumni association and roles and responsibilities of each Alumnus. Mrs. Arunadevi M, Asst. Prof - financial account of Alumni Association. Mr. Uvaraj B, Dept.of IT, MGMCRI - BACKBONE - the name of the Hospital Information System of MGMCRI Dr.Renuka K, Principal - Nurse Entrepreneur- An Extended Role.

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hh TRAINING IN ONCOLOGY NURSING: The III year B.Sc. Nursing students underwent training programme for oncology nursing in Cancer trust hospital, Puducherry from 14. 10.17 to 22.12.17.

hh TRAINING IN ADDICTION MANAGEMENT – (14.11.17 TO 16.11.17) Dept of Mental Health Nursing, KGNC & IQAC in association with TTK Hospital, Chennai organized 3 days Addiction Management Training Programme for final year students from 14.11.17 to 16.11.17 in KGNC .The Programme started with a welcome speech by Mrs. Prabavathy.S HOD, Dept of Mental Health Nursing, KGNC. The guest speakers were Ms. ReshmaMalick and Ms. Sudha Mani, Co-ordinator, RRTC South-I, from TTK Hospital, Chennai. The other resource speakers were Dr.Avudaiyappan, Asst.Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, MGMCRI,, Dr.Balaji, Asst Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, JIPMER, Dr. SukantoSarkar, Asst. Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, MGMCRI, Mrs. Prabavathy, HOD, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, KGNC, Mrs. Jayanthi, Asst.Professor, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, KGNC, Mr.Suresh, Psychologist, Sathia Special School . The training programme focused on types of addiction among which Introduction to substance related addiction disorders,management of detoxification, overview of Substance abuse, Universal Precautions and safety guidelines to prevent HIV Transmission in Health Care setting were noteworthy.

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hh TRAINING IN INFERTILITY CLINIC: The final year B.Sc Nursing students underwent training programme on care of patient with infertility in Srishti Hospital, Puducherry from 22.11.17 to 15.12.17.

hh SIMULATION The final year B.Sc Nursing & I Year M.Sc Nursing students from dept of OBG underwent Hands on training for OBG Procedures in SBV, Simulation Lab from 19.12.17 to 22.12.17.

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Mr.Ramaprabhu.Z, Asst Professor, Dept of Community Health Nursing, KGNC, conducted a training programme for Anganwadi workers regarding Dengue prevention and its control on 26.10.17 at Anganwadi centres, Pilliyarkuppam Pet, Puducherry covering a population of 45 Anganwadi workers.

yy Literary Club of KGNC in association with Shakespeare institute of English studies organised creative writing competitions for the students on 7.10.17 in KGNC which included essay writing, poetry, and painting. LCK had a enthusiastic 30 participants awaiting for the results. yy Literary Club of KGNC organised dumb charades competition in commemoration of Geriatric Day for the students on 5.11.17 to showcase the literary talents of the new buds of KGNC.LCK witnessed the hidden literary skills of the 20 first year B.Sc Nursing student participants. yy Literary Club of KGNC in association with centre for cultural education training and research, TamilNadu organised state level open book competition in KGNC as centre on 23.11.17 with active 40 participants.

hh LEARNING Value Added Lecture Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing organized value added lecture for III year B.Sc. Nursing students which are as follows: 4.10.17: Handling of chemotherapy - Mrs. Thenmozhi, Incharge Nurse at Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital, 6.10.17: Staging of cancer-Dr. Aswini, Chief Medical Officer Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospita.l 7.10.17:Dr. Cancer pain management- Dr. Aswini, Chief Medical Officer Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital 9.10.17: Extravasations management-Ms.Suguna, Nursing Personnel, Puducherry 10.10.17: General introduction to cancer -Dr. Poojasethi, Radiation Oncologist,Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital. 11.10.17: Radiation therapy -Mr. Kathiresan, HODDept of Radiation Therapy, Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital. 12.10.17: Diagnosis and treatment of cancer-Dr. Kabilar, Radiation Oncologist, Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital. 74

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yy As per the direction of Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Puducherry and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt. of. India, Literary Club of KGNC facilitated students to participate in 3rd National Essay Competition on “Water Related Issues” (Topic “Swachh Jal- Swachh Bharat) phase I on 31.12.2017.

hh Journal Club Journal club meet was held on 27.10.2017 wherein Mrs. Nandini.M, Lecturer, Dept of MSN, presented on Proton Beam Therapy & Ms.Nirmala.S, Tutor, Dept of MSN, presented on Toasted Skin Syndrome.

hh OUT REACH PROGRAMS World Mental Health Day - 11.10.17 In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2017, Dept of Mental Health Nursing organized a Mental Wellness Awareness Programme for both the Primary School teachers and students of Govt. Primary School, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry on 11.10.17, between 10.00 am to 12.30pm. The Overview of the Programme was given by Mrs.Prabavathy.S, HOD, Dept. of MHN, KGNC, The PG students gave a lucid talk on Overview of Mental Health and Mental Illness, Resources for Mentally Ill people in and around India, Mental Well-being and Issues faced by Teachers in Work Place and Ways to achieve the Mental Wellness at Workplace.. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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AWARENESS PROGRAMME - 16.10.17 Adolescent Counseling Unit, KGNC organized the Open Floor Students’ Interaction on “DIGITAL ABUSE”., in Pettit Semmainare Higher Secondary School, Puducherry on16.10.17 between 2-3pm. The Programme overview was given by Mrs. Prabavathy S HOD, Dept of Mental Health Nursing. Mrs. Kripa Angeline, A, Assoc Prof, Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing, KGNC enlightened the targeted audience on “Digital Abuse-Boon or Bane” followed by a glimpse on Mental wellbeing by Ms. Dhivya R, M.Sc.N I year, KGNC. Students interacted well and understood about the importance of digital abuse

PALLIATIVE CARE DAY – 01.11.17 In commemoration of Palliative Care day (14.10.17) the third year B.Sc (N) students from Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing year enacted a role play on “Palliative Care”, highlighting the needed Palliative Care services for the patients affected with different types of cancer to improve their quality of life on 01.11.17 at Puducherry Cancer Trust Hospital, Nonankuppam followed by an interaction session led by Mrs. Hannah Ashwini.S. Asst Prof. Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing.

identification of suspected cases among which 15 cases were referred to PHC, Thavalakuppam, Puducherry. Camp Phase II (12.12.17) The “Door To Door Survey And Source Reduction Camp” On Dengue phase II was conducted at T.N palayam, Puducherry on 12.12.17 from 8.30am to 2.30pm. The same activities as in phase I was carried out by the team. The activities of phase I was successful as no suspected case of dengue was identified in Phase II.

Flash Mob (08.11.17) Dept of Community Health Nursing, KGNC conducted a Flash mob on “Dengue Prevention and Control”enacted by final year B.Sc (N) students in TNpalayam, Thavalakuppam Block, Puducherry on 08.11.17.The flash mob emphasized on Dengue Prevention and its Control Measures including source reduction on mosquito breeding which sought the attention of 75 members.

SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME ON DENGUE PREVENTION Dept of Community Health Nursing organized School Health Programme on “Dengue Prevention” on15.11.17 at Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kuruvinatham,Puducherry,The students gave a health talk on dengue and its control measures as well as pamphlet were distributed to all students and teachers.

DENGUE AWARENESS PROGRAMME Camp Phase I (02.11.17 ) Dept of Community Health Nursing, KGNC in association with government of Puducherry participated in “Door To Door Survey and Source Reduction Camp” on Dengue at Thavalakuppam Block, Puducherry on 02.11.17 from 8.30am to 2.30pm covering around 300 housesd for source reduction.The camp was coordinated by 3 health inspectors with 3 faculty and final year students from department of community health nursing.The group conducted door to door survey on Dengue and carrying out source reduction activities such as finding the number of containers with water, number of containers found positive for Aedes mosquito breeding, number of containers destroyed/removed and SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

NEWBORN WEEK CELEBRATION- 15.11.2017 to 21.11.2017 In commemoration of New born week Celebration, Dept of Child Health Nursing KGNC, organized a series of activities like Poster competition, Slogan Competition, symposium and Quiz programme for postnatal mothers. The core concept to promote, protect and support Newborn Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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care was highly emphasized. All sessions were highly informative and interactive. The myths related to Newborn Care were removed, and they gained adequate knowledge.

MASS COOKING DEMONSTRATION B.Sc (N) IV year students of dept. of Community Health Nursing conducted a mass cooking demonstration on 17.11.17 at Govt primary school, Seliyamedu Puducherry demonstrating the importance of “ Protein Rich Diet”. Students divided themselves into small group and displayed the prepared protein rich recipes depicting the nutritional values.

WORLD DIABETES DAY (17.11.17) In commemoration of “World Diabetes Day”, Dept of Community Health Nursing, KGNC, organized a puppet show on “Woman and Diabetes on Right to a Healthy Future” on 17.11.17 at Thavalakuppam PHC, Puducherry attracting around 60 beneficiaries.

FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMME (22.11.17) Dept of Community Health Nursing, in association with Primary Health Center, Kirumapakkam, Government of Puducherry provided health awareness regarding “Family Planning Programme”, on 22.11.17 at Primary Health Center, Kirumampakkam. IV year B.Sc (N) students gave a health talk on “Family Planning and No Scalpal Vasectomy” for the target couples.

of Puducherry organized “Eye Camp” on 22.11.17 from 09.30 – 12.30pm at Govt. Primary School, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry. The camp was supported by 2 Doctors, 2 Technicians, Nursing faculty and 8 B.Sc (N) IV Year students and Ophthal camp co-ordinator. 87 school students were screened for various visual disorders such as immature senile cataract, Refraction, Presbyopia, Squint and Allergic conjunctivitis among which 6 students with visual problems were referred to Primary Health Center, Kirumampakkam for further treatment.

AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR TRANSGENGERS The Dept of Mental Health Nursing and RRC of KGNC organised an awareness program for transgenders at SCHOD Society, Pudupalayam, Cuddalore on 3.12.17. Mrs. Umamaheswari.R, Lecturer secretary RRC unit KGNC & M.Sc (N) I Year Students from dept of MHN gave an awareness talk on “Prevention of Dengue fever” elaborating on the modes of transmission, clinical features, management and prevention. the targeted group gave a positive feedback requesting many more such sessions in future.

hh COMMEMORATION CHILDREN’S DAY – 14.11.2017 Children’s day celebration was organized by the Dept. of Child Health Nursing KGNC, I Year and II year M.Sc Nursing students, on 14.11.2017 at Paediatric Medical Ward, MGMCRI. A skit on “Ill effects of Junk Foods” was enacted by I and II-year PG students with the concept of “Dora the Explorer”. The students transformed themselves as Dora, Boots and Swiper and conveyed the message in a simple, humorous and understandable way about the foods to be avoided, and their ill effects on Health and the foods to be taken alternatively instead of junk foods. Doctors from Department of Paediatrics, MGMCRI and faculty members of KGNC made their gracious presence. Around 30 parents with their children attended the programme, and they thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Thus, Children’s Day celebration ended up with great joy and happiness.

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WORLD STROKE DAY – 08.12.17 In commemoration of World Stroke Day, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing organized awareness programme on 08.12.17 at Male Medical Ward, MGMCRI highlighting the theme of the year “what is the reason for preventing stroke.” Ms.Piraimathi.A, Tutor gave a video assisted health talk on “Over View of Stroke and its prevention ” placing emphasis on the basis of occurrence of stroke, risk factors and the important vital strategies to prevent stroke. World Sight Day on 12.12.17. In this rally 50 NSS volunteers of KGNC walked with blind folded eyes for a distance of 1.5kms from Anna thidal to Gandhi Statue, Beach. These volunteers were led by visually challenged people. The main objective of this rally was to create awareness on eye donation by focusing on the difficulties faced by visually impaired people. Finally the volunteers took a self initiated promise to donate their eyes in the near future.

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSES WEEK (11.12.17 to 21.12.17) Envisioning the role of Medical Surgical Nurses in health care, the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing took pride in commemorating the Medical Surgical Nurses week at Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College from 11.12.17 to 21.12.2017 for 6 days. The Commemoration included a series of activities in educating the futuristic Medical Surgical Nurses, which included Quiz competition, Clinical Meet, Workshop on Physical Assessment &Skill Drill on Therapeutic Communication hosted by the faculty members, I & II year PG students & III Year B.Sc (N) students from the Department Of Medical Surgical Nursing.

WORLD DIABETES DAY RALLY NSS volunteers took part in the awareness rally on the theme “Women and Diabetes: Our right to a healthy future” organized by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Puducherry on 14.11.17 at Puducherry seashore. It created a good impact on public regarding early screening of diabetes (particularly women’s), healthy life style practices, good food habits and regular follow-up of those affected with diabetes.

SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME NSS volunteers of KGNC unit with the guidance of Dept.of Community Health Nursing Faculty members organized a school health programme on 05.12.17. Physical examination was performed for all school children and few children were identified with some minor health problems like dental carries, worm infestation, scabies, etc., which was reported to head of the institution for further action. After health assessment volunteers performed a skit on the theme “Dengue prevention and its management” which received a huge applause from the Head of the Institution and teachers.

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AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION (19.12.17) NSS Volunteers of KGNC unit actively took part in the awareness programme organized by the Health and Family welfare Department Govt. of Puducherry on the theme Siddha Medicine for Respiratory Tract Infection on 19.12.17 from 9.00am to 12pm.The students prepared posters on the theme Siddha Medicine for Respiratory Tract Infection and displayed in PHC. Patients were advised to have a look on those posters and it was explained to the public. These awareness posters created good impact among the public regarding usage of siddha medicine with the take home message of “Let food be the medicine”The Additional Director from DMS appreciated KGNC volunteers for their presentation and distributed prizes and certificates to the students. First 3 prizes were bagged by KGNC students.

hh RED RIBBON CLUB WORLD AIDS AWARENESS WEEK Red Ribbon Club of KGNC Commemorated World AIDS Awareness Week 2017 from 23.11.17 to 7.12.17 by conducting various programs. In Commemoration of World AIDS Day RRC of KGNC in Collaboration with Pondicherry AIDS Control Society Organized a Poster Competition, Still Photography Competition, and Short film making Competition on HIV/AIDS Awareness.A Health talk on HIV/AIDS Awareness was given by Ms.Maria Martin, B.Sc. (N) IV year student in Thavalakuppam PHC, Puducherry on 01.12.2017 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am.

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07.12.2017 B.Sc.(N) IV year students created awareness through Villupattu about HIV/AIDS Awareness among patients in Bharath Matha De-addiction Centre, Ariyankuppam describing the causes, symptoms, and management, follow-up and prevention techniques.

hh YOUTH RED CROSS yy KGNC YRC unit joined hands with Pondicherry National disaster team to organize a mock drill on disaster training camp on 20.11.2017 in Kirumampakkam, Panithittu village. yy Puducherry safety Munchaku Association organized Martial arts and safety munchaku held at Parvathy Marriage hall, Lawspet on 11.11.2017.YRC volunteers from KGNC unit rendered their first aid service to the karate volunteers. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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yy KGNC YRC volunteers distributed the first cycle of distribution of NilavembuConcoctionto the the students, teaching and non-teaching staffs for three consecutive days on 13.11.2017 to 15.11.2017in KGNC.

Ms. Raichal Rajan B.Sc (N) II year, Ms. Monisha. G (N) III year and Ms. Maria Martin. A. B.Sc (N) IV year students were awarded by Lions Club, Puducherry for Outstanding Performance in academics Puducherry on 23.12.17.

yy KGNC YRC unit & Transport Department, Pondicherry organized awareness session on Road Safety & Traffic Awareness to the nursing students on 1.12.2017.A lucid deliberation was given by Motor vehicle inspector Mr.S.Ravichandra on Road Safety & Traffic Awareness.

Ms. Pragadeeshwari. S, Mr. Nandhakumar. VC, Mr. Pavithran Ms. Rajam. P, Ms. Thenmozhi. M and Mr. Karthikesh. R B.Sc (N) IV year students presented poster in research week organized by MGMCRI from 07.12.17 to 12.12.17. Ms. Pragadeeshwari. S, B.Sc (N) IV year got II place in podium presentation.

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Ms. Amal Suzanne.Y,Ms. Nivetha.G, Mrs. Nandhini.D, Mrs. Vanitha.N, Mrs. Priyalatha.G, Ms. Vishnupriya.D, Mrs. Jasmine Sentamilselvi.C, Ms. Chandralekha.S, Ms. Keerthiga.V, Mr. Parameswar.P, Mr. Surendran.S.R, Mr. Mahesh.S, Mr. Haridass.V, Mrs. Hena Chandran, Ms. Suganya.T, and Ms. Suganya.K M.Sc (N) II year students presented poster in research week organized by MGMCRI from 07.12.17 to 12.12.17. Mr. Surendran.S.R, Mr. Mahesh.S,were shortlisted for podium presentation and Mr. Surendran.S.R bagged prize in poster competition.

UG students Ms. Yogapriya. A. R B.Sc (N) III year received III prize in Open Category chess competition organized by King Anandh Chess Club in Nagapattinam stadium, Nagapattinam on 22.10.17. Ms. Rajeswari. M, Mr. Hemachandran. V, Mr. Manikandan. P and Mr. Ramkumar. P B.Sc (N) I year received I prize& Ms. Keerthana. S, Ms. Reshma. S, Mr. Thamizhvendan. D, Mr. Vignesh. K B.Sc (N) I year received II prize in Dumb Charades competition organized by Literary Club of KGNC during World geriatric day on 04.11.17 Ms. Raichel Rajan and Ms. Sivasankari. K, B.Sc (N) II year received I prize Ms. Kiruthiga. R and Ms. Sivabakya. S, B.Sc (N) II year received II prize in scrabbles game competition organized by Literary Club of KGNC during World environmental day on 14.11.17. Ms. Thiruvalarselvi. T B.Sc (N) IV year received I prize and Mr. Pugazhenthi. M, B.Sc (N) I year received II prize in organ donation poster competition organized by JIPMER on 23.11.17. Mr. Manikandan. S B.Sc (N) IV year received consolation prize (Rs. 500 ) for photography competition, and Mr. Hemachandiran. K and Ms. Marry Catherine. D.E. B.Sc (N) IV year received consolation prize (Rs. 1,000 ) for short film competition organized by PACS during world AIDS day from 23.11.17 to 24.11.17. Ms. Nivedha. G was awarded as “Junior Kalaisigaram Award” by “Kuzhanthaigal Kalai Ilakiya Valarchi Kazhagam” in Puducherry on 17.12.17. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

hh PLACEMENT CELL CAMPUS INTERVIEW Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Research Institute Placement cell Conducted an interview for our outgoing students on 9.10.17. Panel members of Staff Recruitment Mr. Bala Mukundan, Personnel Manager, Dr.Swathi, DMS and Mrs.Amir Alikhan Asmath, Nursing Superintendent, conducted the interview. It comprised of two rounds written and oral test, 33 students attended the interview and all the students got selected.

CAMPUS INTERVIEW 16 members of M.Sc Nursing (II YR) students attended the campus interview conducted OMICS group for the post of Event Manager on 6.11.2017. Mr. Surendar. S.R, Ms. S. Chandraleka, Ms. D. Vishnu Priya were short listed for second level interview on 15.12.2017.

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proceeding of the day. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Renuka.K Principal/HOD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Mrs. Kripa Angeline. A, Associate Professor & IQAC Co- Ordinator, KGNC, Dr. Sneha Rooh, Palliative Physician, MNJ Institute of Oncology Hyderabad. Dr. Renuka.K delivered presidential address in which she highlited the importance of Palliative Care. Mrs. Kripa Angeline. A, Associate Professor opened up the day by giving broad overview on the need for Workshop on Basics of Palliative Care. Dr. Sneha Rooh, Palliative Physician, led the whole day elaborating on Basics of Palliative Care which included Introduction to Palliative Care, Code of Ethics, and Communication & End of Life Care.

hh OTHER HIGHLIGHTS LAMP LIGHTING The Lamp Lighting Ceremony of KGNC for the XV batch B.Sc. (N) students was held on 20.12.2017 at MGMCRI campus. The programme commenced with the procession by dignitaries and the budding nightingales. Dr.K.Renuka, Principal, KGNC welcomed the august audience. The hall illumined with the kuthuvillaku lighted by Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean (Research) SBV, Dr. K. Renuka, Principal, KGNC, Prof. Nirmal Coumare. V, Medical Superintendent, MGMCRI, Mrs. D. Danakala, Nursing Superintendent, MGMCRI, Dr. Karaline Rajkumar, Principal RMCON, Chidambaram. The motivational presidential address was delivered by Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean (Research) SBV. Mrs. Anitha. B, Lecturer, KGNC, highlighted the Significance of Lamp Lighting through presentation. The compassionate leaders of nursing passed the light from the Nightingaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lamp to the budding nurses. The programme traversed further by a prayer and dedication hymn sung by the students. Mrs. D. Danakala, NS, MGMCRI, foreworded the pledge and the students recited it. Prof. V. Nirmal Coumare, MS and Prof. Ravishankar, Dean, MGMCRI delivered the felicitations. The chief Guest address was given Dr. Karaline Rajkumar,

Principal RMCON, Chidambaram. Prof. P. Sumathy, Vice - Principal, KGNC, rendered the Vote of thanks.

KGNC CHARITY MISSION KGNC took an initiative in its charity mission by sponsoring Rs 4000/- for the State Level Throw Ball competition for the blind children organized by Tanjore Blind Throw Ball Association on 24.12.17. Mrs.Rajeswari.S Asso. Prof, Department of Child Health Nursing, invited as a chief guest to the Prize Distribution Ceremony and she felicitated the gathering.

WOMEN CELL-KGNC & NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN As per directives of National Commission of Women, Govt. of India and Directorate of Higher and Technical Education. Govt. of Puducherry Women Empowerment Cell of KGNC organized Intra college competition for our Nursing students to create awareness about the legal rights of women. Multiple Choice Question test was planned and conducted on 15.11.2017 between 2.30 -3.30pm at Lecture hall IV and Multipurpose hall of KGNC, 94Nursing students ( Under graduate and Post Graduate) participated. Time duration was for one hour to answer the question booklet with 50 MCQs. On the next day a lecture class was taken by Mrs.Rajeswari S, Asso.Prof. Member secretary of Women cell and Learning material related to Women Rights in India: Constitutional Rights and Legal Rights was distributed to the participants to enhance their knowledge for their future reference. On 28.11.2017 the winners, were awarded by Dr.Ramkumar S, Director, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Government of Puducherry.

hh Christmas day and New Year celebration: Adding Meaning to Joy of Christmas Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College &Lions club of Puducherry organized Cultural Programme for the geriatrics residing at Hospice Home for Aged, Puducherry as part of Christmas celebration accompanied with Mrs.B.Anitha, Lecturer, Dept of OBG Nursing on 21.12.17 The performance of the students illuminated the hospice home with cheers and smiles. The Students nurses association took the lead in organizing the Christmas day and New Year celebration in KGNC on 22.12.17. Principal Dr. Renuka K, the faculty members and students passed their wishes toone another with love and joy.

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of seven sessions scheduled between 5th to 17th October 2017 in the CHPE venue.

hh Consultancy Activities of CHPE As a part of consultancy activity, Prof B.V. Adkoli conducted a three day Faculty Development workshop for the faculty of AIIMS, Rishikesh on 27-29th November 2017. DrNalin Mehta, Professor of Physiology from AIIMS, New Delhi was another resource person. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof Ravi Kant, Director and CEO of AIIMS, Rishikesh who stressed the need for strengthening faculty development as a key factor for sustaining curricular changes in medical education at all levels.

hh Progress of M Phil Course in HPE The first batch of M Phil candidates, enrolled in October 2016, completed their first phase of study culminating in the submission of a monograph as a requirement to proceed further. The candidates include DrNiranjan, MGMCRI, Dr Ganesh Babu, and Dr R. Kannan (MGMCRI), MsJayanthi S, and MsElavarasi (KGNC), DrNavin R and DrSuzane, external candidates.

hh Scientific Session A scientific session was organized by CHPE on 04.11.2017. DrVarsha Murthy, a Ph D scholar presented on “The feasibility of Kirkpatrick model for evaluative research”. This was followed by another presentation by Dr Ganesh Babu on “A review of microteaching with special reference to Indian Medical Education”.

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–– National committee for "Diabetes control program" –– SAC of CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH –– Expert Committee - Yoga for Teacher educators, NCTE –– Expert Committee for Yoga for schools, NCERT –– Committee on Yoga Education in Universities. "I am happy to note that Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Pondichery is involved on promoting education in areas related to health from under graduate level to Post Graduate level, under the umbrella of its various institutes established by Sri BalajiVidyapeeth. The institute Apart from promoting formal traditional professional education, is also promoting the traditional ancient Indian knowledge of Yoga education and Research through its CYTER. CYTER is engaged in spreading awareness about traditional Yoga and its benefit for the welfare of the society, in addition to carrying out research in yoga with a view to establish the scientific validations of Yoga for health and mind and thus establishing the strong scientific foundation for Yoga, which is most needed of the hour. I convey my best wishes to Sri BalajiVidyapeeth and CYTER for their efforts in promoting Yoga and I wish the Institute all the success in its endeavour".

hh YOGA THERAPY Regular Yoga therapy consultations and sessions are offered at CYTER from 9 am to 4.30 pm every day. Individualised and group Yoga therapy sessions are being conducted in a focussed and targeted manner for various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension as well as various musculoskeletal, neurological, dermatological and psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback from participants. Yoga consultations are offered daily as part of Health Check packages of Master Heath Check-up and general sessions for faculty, staff and students of SBVU from 6 to 7am and 4.30 to 5.30 pm every day.

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PGDYT andM. Phil (Yoga Therapy)leading to PhD in Yoga therapy. The major highlight of these programs is adoption of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) recommended by the NAAC and UGC as a major reform in higher education. Four 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 7 students are undergoing certificate programs, 3 in PGDYT, 1 in MPhil and 2 for PhD in Yoga Therapy.

hh YOGA RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS CYTER has published 71 papers and 24 abstracts on immediate, short and long term, health enhancing benefits of such training and therapeutic programmes. 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.sbv has 2,062 followers and is very interactive with articles and Yoga titbits and regular updates.

Publications in this quarter: A. Chapters in books (1): 1. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Yoga for children with special needs and yoga for the silver citizens (Module I: Preparing for the practice). In: Samson AM, ed. The Holistic Healing Power of Yoga. USA: TheYogaDarshan; 2017.pg 28-31. B. Published papers (3): 1. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for Dental Professional: Scope and Simplified Practices. Journal of Scientific Dentistry 2017; 7(1): 1-11. 2. Bhavanani AB. Role of yoga in prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Yoga Mimamsa 2017;49:42-7 3. Pal D, K, Bhalla A, Bammidi S, Telles S, Kohli A, Kumar S, Devi P, Kaur N, Sharma K, Kumar R, Malik N, Thakur V, Bhargava G, G, Goyal A, K, Devi G, Chauhan S, Singh G, Ahmad S, Joshi M, Narwal S, Sharma K, Tyagi R, Modgil S, Bali P, Bhatt V, Sharma J, Singh A, Negi J, Rajesh S, K, Sharma G, Sharma P, Vats R, Nagarathna R, Bhavanani A, B, Burugupalli K, M, Vetrivendan R, Nagendra H, R, Anand A, Can Yoga-Based Diabetes Management Studies Facilitate Integrative Medicine in India Current Status and Future Directions. Integr Med Int 2017;4:125-141 SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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hh OUTREACH PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS: CYTER's Director, DrAnanda was invited as Resource person for 3-day Intensive Retreat oraganised by Integral Yoga Academy of Australasia on 12-15 October 2017. He was honured to be invited by the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) as a Keynote Presenter at the IYTA 50 Year Anniversary Conference in Sydney, Australia from 20-22 October 2017. DrMeena, Deputy Director, CYTER was invited to conduct a session for the newly recruited Nurses on 'Stress Management and awareness of Yoga' as part of their Induction Program on 11.10.2017 & 14.11.2017.

workshop. The event was graced by the respected VC Prof K Raman Sethuraman , Dean AHS Prof N Ananthakrishnan , Dean Medicine Prof Ravi Shankar , VP of AHS Dr AN Uma, Hon. Advisor CYTER MadanmohanTrakroo among others. Dr Ananda was invited to present a guest Lecture on Yoga for dental professionals during "Perio Fiesta", the undergraduate periodontology conference organised by IGIDS at SBV on 3rd & 4th November 2017. CYTER team gave an excellent show with the highly popular Yoga awareness program during the mega health camp organized in collaboration with Sri SundarRamani Charitable Trust to celebrate completion of the 60th birthday of our honorable Chancellor, Shri M. K. Rajagopalan at Manickudy on Sunday the 19th November 2017. CYTER was represented by DrVasundhara, Shvetika, Sarulatha and Ghayatri.

MBBS students visiting CYTER on 26.10.2017 as part of the excellent CReAMS (Clinical research & Audit by Medical Students) initiative that enables them to know their college (MGMC&RI) so much better. 7th birthday celebrations of CYTER on 2nd November 2017 were a special occasion to honor the Silver Citizens through Yoga with a special workshop by Smt B Meenakshi and team on "Sit & Be Fit". Prof DrNalini coordinated the

Dr Ananda and DrMeena were invited to conduct a Consultation /Counselling session at Integra Software Solutions for the welfare of their senior executive members along with their families. Sri SriramSubramanya and SmtAnuSriram, the Managing Directors of Integra were also present during the session. Dr Meena was invited as a chief guest for the 19th Annual Day Celebrations of the Senior Citizens' Welfare Association of Puducherry to create awareness about the 'Benefits of Yoga for the senior citizens' for the members of the association along with their familiesat Vivekananda School on 26 November 2017. Around 300 members attended the program and got benefitted. Dr Ananda was invited as Resource person for the Continuing Physiotherapy Education Program on the occasion of World COPD day 2017 to deliver a lecture on

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the topic "Yoga for Respiratory Disorders" for the UG & PG students of Physiotherapy at College of Physiotherapy, MTPG & RIHS, aGovt. of Puducherry Institution on the 28th November 2017 at the College Auditorium. Dr Meena and Sri Dayanidy G were invited to present on "Yoga as an Adjuvant Therapy for Respiratory Disorders” during the S. P. O. I. 17, the International Conference of Pulmonology at Le Pondy near Poornakuppam on 2ndDecemer 2017. This was an event filled with eminent Pulmonologists from all around the world. Wonderful rapt audience who were very interested and intrigued by the innovative aspect of Yoga as an Adjuvant Therapy for Respiratory Disorders. All of them enthusiastically participated in the demonstration of the Yoga techniques used in these conditions. Overwhelming response from all the participants. Certificates were issued for all the seven students who had successfully completed Certificate Course 1- "Certificate in Foundation of Yoga”

First batch MPhil Viva examination was conducted on 5th December 2017. DrIlangovan, HOD of Dept of Yoga of the TNPESU was the External Examiner. He appreciated the work being done by CYTER to maintain high standards of education in Yoga Therapy in a medical setting. Dr Meena, was selected to present a paper on Yoga research during faculty research presentations on 12.12.2017 during the SBV Research Week held from 7 to 12 December 2017.

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Dr Meena was invited to the Bless Children's Home at Reddichavady, Pondicherry, to celebrate the Children's Day on 2nd December 2017. It was a joint venture between CYTER and IGIDS of Sri BalajiVidyapeeth. A short program with Yoga Asanas and Pranayama were taught to the students of the Home who participated with zest and zeal. Following which, a short quiz program was conducted by IGIDS and tooth brushes and tooth paste was supplied to all the children. To see such enthusiasm in these orphan children was heartwarming.

The importance of Yoga as part of "Integrative Medicine" was stressed repeatedly by all speakers and participants during the International Yoga Therapy Symposium organised by the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research of the Sri BalajiVidyapeeth at its MGMCRI campus on 13th and 15th December 2017. This was the very first Yoga therapy event in India where five internationally certified C-IAYT Yoga therapists were presenting on the same day. The event was organised by CYTER in collaboration with Loyala Marymount University (California, USA), Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (Chennai, India), ICYER at Ananda Ashram, YoganjaliNatyalayam and the Pondicherry Yogasana Association. More than 65 participants from the USA, Czech Republic, France, UK, Netherlands and India participated in the two day event with invited faculty including Dr Lori Rubenstein Fazzio and Shanna Hughes of the Loyola Marymount University, USA; DrSaradaSreedeviAmma, the International Consultant Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist and Yogacharya Sri S Sridharan, Trustee, KYM, Chennai.

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CYTER faculty included the Prof Madanmohan, DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani, DrMeenaRamanathan, Sri G Dayanidy and MsShvetikaKaul. The sessions were chaired by eminent experts including DrKaliarathnam, Sri N Ardhanari and Yogacharini Cathy Davis of the UK. Topics covered in the event included, “Educating Yoga Therapists as Lifestyle Management experts”, “Managing Chronic Pain Through Yoga”, “Yoga and mental health of sexually abused women”, "Diagnsotic tools of Yoga Therapy-the CYTER model", “Principles and practice of Yoga therapy as followed in Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM)”, “Understanding Yoga Research & Updates from CYTER” as well as practice session on Clinical Yoga therapy. MonikeWalraven of the Netherlands commented, "Impressed how yoga therapy is integrating in the academic hospital & university here in Pondicherry. Doctors of different disciplines prescribe yoga therapy for their patients. Yoga therapists visit the palliative Department and mental health Department frequently. Yoga classes are supporting university students (medical, nurse, dentist) and patients. The CYTER Team do amazing work!"

DrMeena, Dayanidy G, Artchoudane, DrVasundara, Vidyasri, Dhanushapnadesh and Ghayathri.

Tim and Monika Walraven from Eindhoven, NoordBrabant, Netherlands, currently pursuing their studies in yoga at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute visited CYTER. They participated in the activities and will be presenting a detailed report at KDHAM with whom CYTER has anMoU. DrAnandaattended the 4th Meeting of National Board for Promotion & Development of Yoga & Naturopathy on 20.12.2017 at AyushBhawan, New Delhi.

Lori Rubenstein Fazzio was impressed and commented joyfully, "It was a most spectacular day!! Thank you so much everyone from CYTER, ICYER and SBV for the incredible generosity and organization of this special event."

DrAnanda and DrMeena attended the Doctoral Committee meeting held for MsMangalagowri who is pursuing her PhD as an Interdisciplinary Project in Biochemistry &Yoga Therapy on The Effect of Yoga Therapy on Oxidative Stress and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomised Control Trial

The eminent International Yoga Therapy expert Larry Payne commented, "This is the beginning of an integrative tradition between the east and the west that will have great ramifications for the international Yoga community!"

CYTER Team were the organizing members of the 32nd Pondicherry state level Yoga Sports Competitions held on 30th& 31th December 2017 with more than 800 participants competing in it.

CYTER and CMTER teams performed a joint Cultural Programme in honour of the UGC Expert committee on December 15th 2017 at SBV Auditorium. An artistic group Yogasanademonstration was given by the CYTER Team synchronised with a musical rendition of the Gayatri Mantra by the CMTER Team. CYTER Team included SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

hh 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 7 am and 4.30 to 5.30pm. Volume 11 Issue 4 Oct - Dec 2017

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hh AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Dr Meena and Sri Dayanidy G was invited by Indian Yoga Association as examiners for conducting Quality council of India exam (Approved by Ministry of AYUSH) at SVYASA University, Bengaluru on 28th - 29th October and 25th - 26th November 2017. IYA which has been approved as a personnel certification Body by the QCI to certify the Yoga professionals in Level-I & Level –II, under the Scheme Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals, launched by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. Hon'ble Minister of AYUSH (IC), in his capacity as Chairman, National Board for Promotion & Development of Yoga & Naturopathy (NBPDYN) nominated DrAnandaBalayogiBhavanani, Director CYTER as yoga experts non-official member of NBPDYN.

CENTER FOR MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH hh Music Therapy Services CMTER is committed to provide music therapy patient care services by qualified music therapists to adult and pediatric in-patients and out-patients with a wide range of applications in Medicine, ICU, catheterization labs, ICU waiting area, operation theatres and labour rooms to mention a few. Around 1100 patients have been benefitted by music therapy services from July 2017 to December 2017. Month

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Music therapy sessions during endoscopy, angioplasty, patients who have undergoing Coronary Angioplasty Bypass Surgery and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patient as above.

hh Recognitions Dr. SumathySundar, Director of CMTER was the chair of Education and Training Commission of the World Federation of Music Therapy for the period 2014 and 2017 and she was re-elected as the chair of the commission for the period 2017 – 2020 during the World Congress of Music Therapy held in Tsukuba Convention Center, Japan between July 4-8, 2017 Dr. Baishali Mukherjee, adjunctive faculty of CMTER also was appointed as regional liaison for South East Asia of the World Federation of Music Therapy during the WCMT held in Japan in July 2017 SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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emotional well –being of a patient who had corrosive acid poisoning” during the World Congress of Music Therapy held in Japan July 2017.

Dr. SumathySundar, Director presented an invited talk on “Networking for World Federation of Music Therapy: The Metaphor of the Spin Drum in Tsukuba on July 7, 2017.

hh Officiating as Chairperson in Academic Events 1. Dr. SumathySundar, Director, Chaired a round table on “Music Therapy Education and Training Programs World-wide. The members of the round table were from South Korea, Japan, Australia, Latin America and USA during the World Congress of Music Therapy held on 05.07.2017 2. Dr. SumathySundar was invited to give a talk on “ Music Therapy in Pulmonary Rehabilitation”at the 17th International Congress of the Society of Pulmonologists of the Indian Ocean held in Pondicherry, Le Pondy on 02.12.2017

hh Faculty Highlights Dr. ShobanaJaiganesh, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Support faculty and alumnus of CMTER received a gold medal for PGDMT 2014 during the Doctoral Convocation day held on 22.09.2017

Dr. SumathySundar, Director CMTER and Dr. Baishali Mukherjee, adjunct faculty at CMTER performed a Spanish song along with the other council members of the World Federation of Music Therapy during the inaugural ceremony of the World Congress of Music Therapy on 04.07.2017 at Tsukuba Convention Center, Japan.

IMC – SBV Student Exchange Program Tobias Aumann, a music therapy student from the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Austria visited CMTER for a period of 1 month from July 11, 2017.

Music Therapy for the Staff in SBV The CMTER team conducted a music therapy induction program for the newly recruited nurses of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute at CMTER premises on 9.11.2017

Dr. Baishali Mukherjee, adjunct faculty, presented on “Music Therapy in Autistic Spectrum Disorder” and Bhuvaneswari Ramesh, Tutor, presented on “Effect of music therapy on the SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Music Therapy Internship Program The second national internship program for the year 2017 began on 01 08 2017. The Registar, SBV inaugurated the program. Dr. S. Ambujam, Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Dr. B Amirtha Ganesh, Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology Dr. B Sivaprakash, Prof. and Head, Department of Psychiatry addressed the internship trainees on how music can help patients when they are hospitalized/ visiting the hospital for treatment. Three internship trainees SamayAjmera, rashanthi S and SugunaVaradarajan completed the 6 months internship training on 31 07 2017

Mozart and Science Congress, Nov. 2017 in Austria Our Vice Chancellor Prof. KR sethuraman was invited to give a spot light speech on “The Concept of Salutogenesis” during the Mozart and Science Congress held in between 10 -11 Nov 2017 at the IMC University of Applied Sciences, Krems, Austria

Student Exchange Program – Austrian Trip of SBV students Both SugunaVaradarajan and S. Prashanthi presented posters during the Mozart and Science Congress held in Nov. 2017 on the topics “Effect of music based on Indian Time Theory of Ragas on patients diagnosed with prehypertension” and “Effect of music therapy on state anxiety and emotional responses of the patients posted for MRI procedure” respectively on 10 11 2017.

Video analysis/software, Methods for Music Therapy and Face Reader software in music therapy” from 12 11 2017 to 23 11 2017

Intellectual Property Rights from CMTER SBV Model of Development and Implementation of Curriculum of M.Sc. Medical Music Therapy. Copyright granted on 19.9.17. Registration No. L-69795/2017. "MEETS"- Musically Express Your Emotions and Thoughts for Success. Copyright granted on 11.10.17. Registration No. L- 69472/2017 SBV Model of Credit-based Music Therapy Internship Training. Copyright application registered vide diary no. 15799/2017-CO/L dated 9.11.17 (subsequently granted)

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES hh FACULTY NEWS Publication Dr. Uma A N, Tirou Aroul T, Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Apoorvalakshmi S.Premature Centromere Division in Oral Premalignant and Malignant Patients-A Cytogenetic Biomarker. Journal of Basic, Clinical & Applied Health Sciences [ JBCAHS]. 2017;1(1):21-25

hh Participation Ms.TAmizhkalaiarasi, Tutor of English, AHS, attended the State level awareness programme on the topic, “Sustainable Waste Management” on behalf of World Environment Day and was awarded with participation certificates Mr.Senthilkumar, Tutor of Optometry (AHS) Dr. A.N Uma, Vice Principal, AHS and Ms.Apoorvalakshmi.S, Coordinator, AHS attended the “Blind Walk Rally” organized by “Project Vision Pondicherry” along with 20 first year B.Sc., Optometry students on 12.10.2017 and were awarded with a participation certificate. Both SugunaVaradarajan and S. Prashanthi were undergoing a training from the Department of Music Therapy, The IMC University of Applied Sciences, Krems, Austria on “Qualitative content analysis with GT Atlas ti 88

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As per the directives of the UGC, MGMCRI organized “SWACHHATA PAKHWADA” from 01.09.2017 to 05.09.2017 at the college premises. In relevant to the program our institution conducted Elocution competition on the topic, “Health and Hygiene is the Real Wealth”. 102 AHS students participated in the above said competition and Ms.Semmathi from 1st year B.Sc., Anaesthesia Technology secured second prize out of 9 participants. The institution also included Essay competition on “Innovative Way for Spreading the Message of Hygiene” in three different languages such as Malayalam, Tamil and English. The winners of the competition are as follows: Ms.Ashley1st year B.Sc., Anaesthesia Technology got the first prize and Anita Antony 1st year B.Sc., Anaesthesia Technology got the second prize for essay competition in Malayalam. In English essay competition, Ms.Jayasree 1st year B.Sc., Cardiac Care Technology received the Second Prize and Aishwarya H 1st year B.Sc., Medial Imaging Technology got the Consolation. While in the Tamil essay competition Ms.Fathima Bee 1st year Optometry got the First Prize and Mr. Lokeshkumar 1st year Cardiac Care Technology got the Second Prize

Quiz Competitions on ‘Women Rights’

The second year BSc. Medical Imaging Technology students of Allied Health Science attended a workshop on “Radiological Safety and Imaging Techniques” on 25.11.2017 27.11.2017 at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research & Hospital, Coimbatore. The workshop offered a comprehensive education training programme for allied health professions to enhance their skills in Radiology.

hh AWARNESS PROGRAM As per the directives of the UGC a State level awareness programme was conducted on 24.10.2017on the topic “Sustainable Waste Management” on behalf of “World Environment Day” and 102 students of AHS participated in the programme and were awarded with participation certificates

hh OUT REACH PROGRAM Blind Walk Rally “Project Vision Pondicherry” organized a “Blind Walk Rally” on 12.10.2017. Twenty students of Optometry, Allied Health Science participated in the program and walked from Anna Tidal to Gandhi Statue in order to create awareness to the public about Eye Donation and the importance of vision (eye). The programme was headed by the Honorable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr. V.Narayanasamy. Mr. Senthilkumar, Tutor of Optometry, accompanied and guided the students. As per directives of the UGC, the Women cell of MGMCRI organized an inter-college quiz competition on “WOMEN RIGHT”. The students of MGMCRI, KGNC, IGDC and AHS participated. Ninety eight students from Allied Health Science participated in the quiz competition and Ms.Deepika B.Sc., I year MIT and Ms.Suthasri B.Sc., I year Anesthesia Technology got the II prize and received the cash amount of Rs.500 each during the valedictory function of Research Week 2017 Programme. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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Research facility (ciDrf) hh NEW EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROJECT Department of Biotechnology has approved a project entitled “Seaweed Cultivation Training for Women Fisher Folks in Coastal Areas of Tamil Nadu and Investigation of Nutraceuticals for Health Benefits from Seaweeds” submitted by Dr. N. Mangaiyarkarasi, Senior Scientist.

hh Research Advisory Committee meetings Five Research Advisory Committee meetings were conducted: 4 for Dr. Vany Adithan PhD Fellows – Full time (Ms. Rajalakshmi.K – 9.12.2017, Mr. Shreyas Koduvalli – 20.12.2017, Mr. Vignesh – 20.12.2017 and Ms. Indrani Biswas – 22.12.2017) and 1 Part time PhD Fellow (Dr. Uma Maheswari- 9.12.2017).

hh Institution of Dr. Vany Adithan Research Fellowships Dr.C.Adithan, Director, CIDRF, has donated Rs 36 Lakhs to Sri Balaji Educational and Charitable Public Trust, Puducherry, in memory of his late wife Dr.(Mrs) Vany Adithan in order to institute research fellowships at Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility.

hh PUBLICATIONS Mangaiyarkarasi R, Nadimuthu NP, Influence of environment on haemagglutinin activity and protein content of selected seaweeds from Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, India. J Chem, Biol Physic Sci; 2017:7;1184-89 Behera SK, Kishtapati CR, Gunaseelan V, Dubashi B, Chandrasekaran A, Selvarajan S. Chemotherapy Induced Adverse Drug Reactions in Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India. J Young Pharm. 2017;9:588-92

Under this research scheme four students were selected for pursuing PhD in the thrust areas of CIDRF. The students were selected based on an all India competitive examination conducted by CIDRF followed by a personal interview. The names of the selected students are Ms.Rajalakshmi, Mr.Shreyas Koduvalli, Mr.Vignesh and Ms.Indrani Biswas. Each student is awarded for Rs 15,000 monthly stipend and Rs 1,00,000 contingency per year for three years.

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The expert peer review committee from UGC visited CIDRF. They also interacted with the scientists about the research work being carried out. They also gave their comments and appreciations.

Two students (M.Sc Biotechnology) from Bharathidasan University (Ms. Ramalakshmi and Ms.Azhagurani), two students (B.Tech Biotechnology) from Jeppiar Engineering College, Chennai (Mr.Ajay Samuel and Mr.Amrith) and one student (M.Sc Biotechnology) from Bharathiar University (Mr.Dinesh Kumar) are being trained at CIDRF.

hh HONOURS, RECOGNITIONS & ACTIVITIES Dr.C.Adithan, Director, was the Guest of Honour for the valedictory function for the National Conference on Pura Maruthuvam held on 9th and 10th December 2017 at Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam JIPMER Auditorium, Puducherry.. He delivered a guest lecture in the National Workshop on “Computational approaches to drug discovery” held on 18th December 2017 at Pondicherry University. Dr.C.Adithan, Director, attended a Doctoral Committee meeting on 17th Dec 2017 at the Dept of Endocrinology, JIPMER, Puducherry. Dr. C. Adithan, Director was invited as a resource person to deliver a talk in a national workshop – “Computational Approaches to Drug Discovery” conducted by DBT – Sub Distributed Information Centre, Pondicherry University on 18th December 2017.. Dr. A.Jayamurugapandian was awarded the visiting fellowship at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research ( JNCASR), Bangalore, a DST institute.

hh CIDRF IRON JUBILEE CELEBRATIONSOctober 29, 2017 CIDRF completed five successful years on October 29, 2017 and the day was celebrated with much enthusiasm. CIDRF scientists and staff were welcomed by Dr. G. Subramanian, Advisor-CIDRF. Dr. C. Adithan and Dr. Balanehru S., Deputy Director-CIDRF presented the annual report for CIDRF and CAReTs respectively. Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, honorable vice-chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth released the CIDRF booklet detailing CIDRF facility and achievements. Prof. P.B. Mathur, Ex Vice Chancellor, KIIT University and Prof. J. Balachander, Ex. Medical Superintendent-JIPMER graced the occasion as specials guests for the day and delivered invigorating and motivating talks embarking on the journey to future.

Dr. Agiesh B. Kumar has reviewed a research grant for SERB, Govt. of India. Dr.N.Mangaiyarkarasi attended UKERI Pre-bid workshop, India- Chennai at British consulate on 6th Oct 2017. She visited Central Council for Research in Siddha to meet the director, discussed for MoU and a project proposal on 10th Oct 2017. She also attended and given invited lecture in the Seaweed conference held at NIOT, Chennai on 16th Oct 2017. She had visited Regional Council for Research in Siddha, Puducherry for the discussion about research collaboration on 10th Nov 2017. SBV v MGMCRI v SSSMCRI v IGIDS v KGNC v AHS v CIDRF

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