Continuous Medical Education programme on Academic session conducted by the Department of General Surgery on 23.02.2022 in Medical Education Unit Hall Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute on topic "SURGICAL EMERGENCIES IN CHILDREN”.Our Medical Director Prof. Dr. K.Prakasam, M.S.,(Ortho)D.Ortho.,D.Sc(Hons)., and Dean Prof. Dr. A. Edwin Joe, M.D.,BL., have inaugurated the programme. The Chief Guest and Speaker of the day Dr.Abul Hassan, Paediatric Surgeon, City Hospital Erode highlighted on the topic and shares his clinical experience.

Prof Dr.Balachandar, M.S., HOD Department of General Surgery and Professor Dr.K.Jaganatha Athi Veera Rama Pandiyan. M.D., HOD Department of Paediatrics graced the occasion as a chair person. Vote of thanks given by Dr. P. UmaShankar.M.S., Assistant professor, Department of General Surgery, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute

Nearly 75 members including HODs Professors of Clinical and Non-Clinical Departments and other Faculties in various Departments including Medical Dental Nursing College have attended.

 

Department of Biochemistry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a Continuing Medical Education Programme on “BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS” on 23^rd March 2022 at the Lecture Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about “BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS” which is a serious health concern of all time. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam, M.S (Ortho)., D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) has inaugurated the programme. The chief guest and speakers of the day  Dr.Leena Devi, M.D., Prof and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Govt Namakkal Medical College and Dr.J.Prasanth,M.D., Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, enlightened us with their commendable talk on Biochemistry of “BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS” and “CLINICAL ASPECTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS”  respectively..

Prof Dr.S.Ravichandran, M.D., HOD of Biochemistry and Prof Dr.J.Mohan, M.D., HOD of Pharmacology graced the occasion as chairpersons. Vote of Thanks is given by Dr.N.E.Nandhini, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Nearly 50 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior Resident's of various Departments, all the 1st year MBBS students, Faculties from Vivekanandha Dental College for Women have attended the programme.

Continues Medical Education conducted on 21 01 2022 at 2pm in the MEU Hall, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College hospital and Research Institute. Prof Dr.Dhivya,M.D., Prof of Anatomy, Namakkal Medical College given has lecture surgical anatomy thyroid gland Dr.C.Ramkumar.M.S., Senior Resident Dept. of General Surgery has given an lecture clinical appreciation to thyroid. Nearly 70 members including facilities of Medical College and Dental College. Vote of Thanks Given by Dr.S.Ramkumar.M.S., Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, SVMCH & RI  Continues Medical Education conducted on 21 01 2022 at 2pm in the MEU Hall, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute. Prof Dr.Dhivya,M.D., Prof of Anatomy, Namakkal Medical College given has lecture surgical anatomy thyroid gland Dr.C.Ramkumar.M.S., Senior Resident Dept. of General Surgery has given an lecture clinical appreciation to thyroid. Nearly 70 members including facilities of Medical College and Dental College. Vote of Thanks Given by Dr.S.Ramkumar.M.S., Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, SVMCH & RI

Department of General MedicineSwamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a Continuous Medical Education programme on "LONG COVID" on 27th April 2022 at the Library Hall at 11.00 AM. We have selected this topic since for the past two years we are encountering COVID Pandemic, In future we are going to see many cases of POST COVID SEQUALAE.Our Medical Director prof. Dr.K.PRAKASAM, MS(Ortho).,D.Ortho.,D.Sc(Hons)., and Dean prof.Dr.A.Edwin joe, MD.,BL.,has inaugurated the  programme, the chief Guest and speakers of the day Dr.S. Suresh Kanna , MD., FICP,. Prof and HOD Department of General Medicine, Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem, Dr.M.Punitha, MBBS., DTCD., Senior Resident Department of Respiratory Medicine, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, have enlightened us with their commendable talk on “LONG COVID – In General  Medicine Perspective”  and  “LONG COVID in Pulmonology Perspective”.

Prof. Dr.Rajeshwaran., MD., Associate professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Dr.Dharani, MD., Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonology graced the occasion as chair persons. Vote of thanks is given by Dr. T.Preetti., MD., Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Nearly 75 Doctors including HODs, Professors, Associate professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Residents and Junior Residents of various Department, all the 1^st year MBBS Students, and faculties from Vivekanandha Dental College for Women have attended the programme.

Continuous Medical Education Programme was conducted by the Department of Microbiology, on 28.06.2022 in Library Hall, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, on the subject of “HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAMME”. It  provides basic information about hospital infection control practices which is a serious health concern to all the health care staff, patients as well as public.

Prof.Dr.A.Dhanasekaran, M.D.,Micro(D.CH). Welcomed the gathering. Prof.Dr.A.Dhanasekaran, M.D.,Micro(D.CH). HOD of Department of Microbiology & Dr.J.Priya, M.D., DNB. Assistant Professor of General Medicine chaired the session. Prof.Dr.K.Prakasam, M.S., D.Ortho. D.Sc (Hons). Medical Director gave the Inaugural Address. Felicitation was given by our Dean Prof.Dr.A.Edwin Joe, M.D., BL.  Dr.T.UmaArasu, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology introduced the Speaker. Dr.S.MATHAVI, M.D.,    Professor & HOD of Microbiology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupanandha Variyar Medical College, Salem, gave an interesting and Illustrative lecture which enlightens the importance of Hospital Infection Control Programme and practical approach to implement in our hospital setup.

Dr.K.K.Kavitha, M.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology concluded the program with the vote of thanks.

Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical staff, M.B.B.S. students & Paramedical Allied Health Science students totally about 250 audience participated in the program to make it as a memorable one.

CME conducted by Department of Pediatrics, Swamy Vivekananda Medical College Hospital and Research Institute on "Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborn" on 28th July 2022 at the Lecture Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about how to approach a Newborn Presenting with Respiratory Distress SyndromeOur Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam, MS (ortho)., D.ortho.,D.sc (Hons)., has inaugurated the programme. Dean Dr.Edwim Joe,MD.,BL., have given felicitation address. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day Dr.Balaji, MBBS.,MD., DM (Neonatology), consultant Neonatologist gave on interesting lecture Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborn.

Prof Dr.Jaganatha Athiveera Ramapandian,MD., HOD Department of Pediatric and Dr.Thiruselvi, MBBS.,MD., Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology all the Chair persons for the CME.

Nearly 75 Doctors, including HODs, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Senior Resident with Junior Resident of various Departments and all the first year MBBS Students, Faculties from Vivekananda Dental College have attended the programme.

Department of Physiology, Swamy Vivekananda Medical College and Research Institute has conducted a Continuing Medical Education programme on "PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CIRCULATORY SHOCK" On 26.08.2022 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about “PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CIRCULATORY SHOCK” Which is a serious health concern of all timeOur Medical Director prof . Dr. K. Prakasam, M. S (Ortho)., D. Ortho., D.sc(Hons)., has inaugurated the programme. Dean Prof. Dr. A. Edwin Joe, M. D., B.L., delivered the felicitation address the Guest Speaker of the day Dr. UMA MAHRSWARI, M.D., DNB., Professor & HOD, Department of Physiology, Annapoorna Medical College and Hospitals, Salem enlightened us with her commendable talk on " PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CIRCULATORY SHOCK "

Dr. MILIND V. BHUTKAR, M. D., MNAMS., Vice Principal, Professor & HOD Department of Physiology and Dr. A. THANGARAJU, M.D., D. M., Professor & HOD Department of General Medicine, Swamy Vivekananda Medical College and Research Institute graced the occasion as Chairpersons. Vote of thanks was given by Dr.R.GUNASEKARAN., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physiology, Swamy Vivekananda Medical College and Research Institute

Nearly 70 doctors including HODs, professors, Associate professors, Assistant professors, Senior Residents, Junior Residents of various department and all the 1st year MBBS students, attended the programme.

Department of Biochemistry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a Guest Lecture on “Acid Base Balance – Understanding is critical to treat patients” on 26.09.2022 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about acid base balance,  Its Regulation & Disorders to 1ts MBBS Students. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam , M.S (Ortho) ., D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) & Dean Prof Dr.Edwin Joe M.D., B.L., has inaugurated the programme. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day  Prof.Dr Jones Ronald., BSc, MD, MNAMS, DM (Nephrology) enlightened us with his commendable talk and  shared so much inquisitive facts on acid base balance & disorders. The Lecture is followed by prize distribution for the Oral presentation done by 1st MBBS students. Prof Dr.Evangeline Jones M.D., (Biochemistry) presented medals & mementos to the winners and  all the other participants.

Nearly 50 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior Resident’s of various Departments , all the Ist MBBS Students have attended the programme. Vote of Thanks is given by Dr.M.Nakkeeran M.Sc., Phd .,Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Department of Orthopedics Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute had conducted a Continuing Medical Education programme on “Spine -An Enigma”on the 20^th of September 2022 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to enlighten the faculty and students about the disorders of the Spine which is a Common ,morbid and serious health concern.Prof Dr.D .Manivelavan, MS ,Mch (ortho )., prof HOD of Orthopedics welcomed the gathering .Our Medical Director  Prof .Dr .K .Prakasam ,MS (Ortho )., D.ortho., D.sc (Hons).,   Inaugurated the CME. The Dean prof .Dr. A.Edwin Joe,MD.,BL.,  delivered the felicitation address  Dr . Yoganathan, MS(ortho).,  Department of Orthopedics Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute introduced the Guest Speaker Dr.C.S. Vishnu Prasath, Consultant Spine Surgeon SKS Hospitals ,Salem. The Guest Speaker enlightened   us his excellent  talk on “Spine –an Enigma “

Prof Dr.K.Prakasam, MS(ortho)., D.Ortho., D.sc(Hons)., Medical director of Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute and  Prof .Dr.D.Manivelavan, MS.,MCH(ortho)., Prof HOD of department of Orthopedics Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute graced  the occasion  as chair persons . Vote of   thanks was given by Dr.M.Cheraventhan, MS (ortho)., Senior  Resident department of Orthopedics Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute.

Near To doctors Including HODs , Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Residents, Junior Residents of various Department and all the  1^st year MBBS Students have attended the program.

Academic contribution of Continuous Medical Education(CME) programme conducted by ENT department on the day of 17.11.22 from 11 am to 12.30 pm at library hall, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College and Hospital on the topic of "COCHLEAR IMPLANTS" . Proper invitation was given to all the department faculties and higher officials. On the day, we invited the guest speaker Prof and HOD Dr. S. Palaniappan MS ENT, DLO. from government KAP viswanathan medical college trichy. On the day, the program was scheduled as welcome address started at 11 am by Dr. A. Sivakumar,PROF and HOD of ENT. Then the inaugural function  was addressed by Medical Director Prof Dr. K. Prakasam MS ORTHO and felicitation done by Prof.Dr. A. Edwin Joe, MD Forensic medicine and BL, Dean of this college.

Followed by that, the session was started with preliminary introduction of the speaker DR. VAIBHAVI KR, MS ENT, Senior Resident, Dept of ENT. From 11.20 to 1 pm,elaboration details of cochlear implants presented with PPT slides and with relevant video clippings by the speaker. The session was chaired by ENT HOD Dr. A. Sivakumar and Dr. M. Rajendran, HOD OF GS. The session condense were anatomy of inner ear, selection of patients for cochlear implants, the important steps of the operative procedure, the different types of cochlear implants and the coverage of CM health insurance of Tamilnadu state for the implants. Various doubts by audience, faculties and medical students were cleared by the chief guest Dr. S. Palaniappan. Feedback from the medical students and faculties were obtained.

Then the complements for the chief guest with certificates were given by the MD. Momentos for the chaired person prof M. Rajendran and MEU co ordinator prof P. Sasikala Department of anatomy were given. Lastly the vote of thanks was given by Dr. K. R. Vaibhavi. Followed by that, the national  anthem with closure of the function was done. The  certificates for the participants and the resource person were given within a week.

Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology of Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College and Research Institute has conducted a CME programme on MEDICO LEGAL WORK DONE in NON-GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION  Understanding is critical to treat patients on 09.12.2022 at the library hall time 02.00 pm to 03.00pm the programme  was conducted to provide basic information about MEDICO legal work done in NON- GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES.

Our Medical Director Prof. Dr.K.Prakasam M.S.,D.Ortho., D.SC (Hons.) & Dean Prof. Dr.A.Edwin Joe M.D., BL., has inaugurated the programme. The chief guest and speaker of the day Prof & & HOD . Dr.K.Gokularamanan., M.D., (FM)., enlightened us with his commendable talk and shared so much inquisitive facts on MEDICO legal work done by NON-GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION  Finally the CME programme on MEDICO legal work done by NON GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION is organized by Prof  & HOD  Dr.G.Panneer Selvam M.D., of  SVMCH&RI.

The National Leprosy Eradication Day was observed on 30.01.2023 in Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Tiruchengode. In the view of above, a Continuous Medical Education Program was conducted in   Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute. Our respected Medical Director, Prof. Dr. K. Prakasam, MS, D.Ortho, D.Sc (Hons)., and our respected Dean, Prof. Dr. A. Edwin Joe, MD, BL., headed the Continuous Medical Education Program. The Deputy Director of Health Services – Leprosy, Namakkal District,  Dr. A. Jayanthinie, DDVL., attended the Continuous Medical Education Program as a Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. K. Muthukumar, MD., welcomed the Medical Director, Dean and all the faculties who attended the Continuous Medical Education Program.Our Medical Director, Prof. Dr. K. Prakasam, MS, D.Ortho, D.Sc (Hons)., in his inaugural address shared his experience in the eradication of Leprosy in his vast medical journey of more than 5 decades.

The Chief Guest Dr. A. Jayanthinie, DDVL., The Deputy Director of Health Services – Leprosy, Namakkal District talked about the signs and symptoms of Leprosy, various methods to find them out, different medicines and treatment regimens for Leprosy. Also she pointed out that if the Leprosy is diagnosed at an earlier stage it is 100 % curable. She mentioned about the various monetary benefits and rehabilitation measures provided by the Government of Tamil Nadu to the Leprosy patients and their families.

All the Doctors, Medical Students and Paramedical workers undertook the          Anti - Leprosy Oath.

Finally the 1^st MBBS students (2022 Batch) made a Leprosy awareness rally from Ulagappampalayam to Elayampalayam. In the CME Program our Medical Superintendent, Prof. Dr. M. Manoharan, MS., and Resident Administrative Medical Officer, Dr. S. Somasundaram, MS., also participated.

Department of ophthalmology of Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute and Medical Education Unit , Under the auspices of  the Tamilnadu  Dr.M.G.R. Medical University has conducted a CME programme on 'Refractive errors-basics and beyond ' at library hall, between 9am and 1 pm. The programme was conducted to provide information about Physiology of refraction, vision screening in school children, recent advances in management of refractive errors and  and also about computer vision syndrome.

Our Medical Director Prof. Dr. K.Prakasam M.S., D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons.) and Dean Prof. Dr.A.Edwin Joe MD.,BL., have inaugurated the programme. The scientific sessions were taken by Dr. Pratima M.Bhutkar,Asso. Prof. Department of Physiology, Dr. Kavinkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Seema.G, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology. The chief guest Dr.J.Elavarasu, senior consultant at Agarwal's eye hospital, Erode also shared about the recent advances in management of refractive errors. The CME programme is organised by Dr. Seema. G, D.O.,DNB, Assistant Professor and HOD i/c, Department of Ophthalmology of SVMCH &RI.

CME programme conducted by Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research institute was held on 28/03/2023 in Gallery hall. Our Medical Director Dr.K.Prakasam M.S.,D.Ortho., D.sc(Hons)., and Our Dean Dr. A.Edwin Joe., M.D., BLOur Chief guest Dr. Padmadevi Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jeevan hospital, Rasipuram. She have inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Our Medical Superintendent Dr. Manokaran., M.S (General surgery). Our RAMO Dr. S.Somasundaram , M.S,. and HODs , Associate professors, Assistant professors, SRs, JRs of all Departments, Medical staffs and Volunteers have attended the functions. All Other Department Faculties , Medical students aretotally 200 members were attended the function . Dr.Mumtaj M. D.,DGO., professor & HOD has given the topic of stages of labor and it's outcome in modern Obstetrics. Dr.S.A.Maheshkanna senior resident, Department of OBG, SVMCH & RI given speech about Role of pediatrician in immediate post partum. Dr.S.Kanimozhi Senior Resident Department of OBG SVMCH & RI given Interesting case presentation and Vote of thanks given by Dr.Sujitha. O/G given vote of thanks. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Swamy vivekanandha medical college Hospital and Research institute.

Department of Pathology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a CME on “APPROACH TO ANAEMIA DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT” on 26.04.2023 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about normal erythropoiesis, hemoglobin structure & function, approach to diagnosis and management of anemia to Ist & IInd MBBS students. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam , M.S (Ortho) D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) & Dean Prof Dr.Edwin Joe M.D., B.L., has inaugurated the programme. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day Dr. M.Thenmozhi, M.D (Path).,DGO., enlightened us with her commendable talk and shared so much inquisitive facts on approach to anemia. The Lecture is followed by felicitation of the speakers by Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam and felicitation of the chairpersons were done by Assoc.Prof.Dr.Baba, Department of Pathology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute. Nearly 50 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior resident’s of various Departments , all the Ist & IInd MBBS students has attended the programme. Vote of Thanks is given by Dr.J.Priyanka, Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Department of Radio-diagnosis  Swamy Vivekananda Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a Continuous Medical Education programme on "  INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY AND ULTRASOUND IN DAY TO DAY PRACTICE "on 11^th October 2023 at the Library Hall at 1.30 PM. Our Medical Director Prof. Dr. K. PRAKASAM, MS(Ortho).,D.Ortho.,D.Sc(Hons)., and Dean Prof. Dr. Balasubramaniyam, M.S., has inaugurated the programme, Dr. E. Ravi, M.D., D.N.B., Professor & HOD, Department of Radio-Diagnosis gave the welcome speech, the chief Guest and speakers of the day Dr. E. Vijayakumaran, D.N.B., Consultant Radiologist, Mithra scans, Salem, have enlightened us with their commendable talk on

“INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY AND ULTRASOUND IN DAY TO DAY PRACTICE”.

 Dr. Doraisamy Manivelavan, M.S., Mch., (Ortho), Professor & HOD, Department of Orthopaedics & Dr. J. Priya, M.D., DNB., (Cardio), Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine graced the occasion as chair persons. Vote of thanks is given by Dr. R. Ragubharathi, MD (RD)., Senior Resident, Department of Radio diagnosis, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Nearly 85 Doctors including HODs, Professors, Associate professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Residents and Junior Residents of various Department, all the MBBS Students, and faculties have attended the programme.

Department of Pharmacology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a CME on “Pharmacogenomics-Introduction and concepts” on 24.01.2024 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about how the genetic alteration in the individuals influences the variation in responses to drugs and the outcome of drug therapy. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam , M.S (Ortho) D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) & Dean Prof Dr.S.Balasubramanian, M.S., has inaugurated the programme. The gathering was welcomed by Dr. J.Mohan, M.D., Prof & Head, Department of Pharmacology. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day Dr. E.Manivannan, M.D., Prof & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, VMKVMCH, Salem enlightened us with his commendable talk and shared so much inquisitive facts on pharmacogenomics. The speech is followed by felicitation of the speaker by Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam .

The session was chaired by Dr.K.Udhaya, M.D., Prof & HOD, Department of Anatomy, SVMCH&RI. Nearly 75 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior resident’s of various Departments , all the IInd MBBS students has attended the programme. Vote of thanks was given by Dr.N.KIRUTHIGA, M.D., Senior Resident, Department of Pharmacology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

Department of Psychiatry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a CME on “YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES IN PREVENTING DRUG ADDICTION” on 28.11.2023 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide awareness about the adverse effects of using drugs and the youth responsibilities in preventing addiction to Ist & IInd MBBS students. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam , M.S (Ortho) D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) & Dean Prof Dr.S.Balasubramanian, M.S., has inaugurated the programme. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day Dr. .B.Lakshmi Dorai, M.D., Prof & HOD, Department of Psychiatry,VMKVMCH enlightened us with her commendable talk and shared so much inquisitive facts on YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES IN PREVENTING DRUG ADDICTION . The Lecture is followed by felicitation of the speakers by Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam and felicitation of the chairpersons were done by Assist.Prof.Dr.T.Nirmal, Department of Psychiatry, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute. Nearly 50 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior resident’s of various Departments , all the Ist & IInd MBBS students has attended the programme.

Department of General Medicine, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a CME on “FEVER AND ITS APPROACH” on 15.12.2023 at the Library Hall. The programme was conducted to provide basic information about Fever and how to approach fever by diagnosis, how to start antibiotics and fever as syndromic approach to Ist & IInd MBBS students. Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam , M.S (Ortho) D.Ortho., D.Sc(Hons) & Dean Prof Dr.Balasubramanian M.S, has inaugurated the programme. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day Dr.B.Bakthavachalam M.D enlightened us with his commendable talk and shared so much inquisitive facts on approach tofever. The Lecture is followed by felicitation of the speakers by Our Medical Director Prof Dr.K.Prakasam and felicitation of the chairpersons were done by Assoc.Prof.Dr.C.Sujeetha Department of General Medicine, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute. Nearly 88 doctors including HOD’s, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Resident’s and Junior resident’s of various Departments , all the Ist & IInd MBBS students has attended the programme. Vote of Thanks is given by Dr.kavin , Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.

We the Department of Pediatrics of SVMCH&RI had the esteemed opportunity to conduct the February month CME on DENGUE FEVER, which was successfully conducted on 29^th Feb 2024. The CME was presided over by our esteemed Chief Guest Professor Dr.K.Prakasam sir our beloved medical director.Guests of honour were our respected Dean professor Dr.S.Balasubramanian sir along with our medical superintendent ,vice principal, RAMO. The guest speaker for the day was our respected Professor Dr.K.Rangasamy HOD Department of pediatrics Vinayaga Missions Medical College Salem, who enriched our esteemed audience and our 2^nd year MBBS students with indepth knowledge and his vast experience about dengue fever. The session was chaired by our own Professor Dr.N.Dhanasekar sir Prof HOD department of Microbiology and our Prof Dr.N.Balasubramanian sir HOD department of Pediatrics. The CME was a roaring success.

We the Department of Pediatrics are thankfull for the opportunity and we also look forward eagerly to conduct future CME in our esteemed institute.

The Department of General surgery and Medical education unit, Swamy Vivekananda medical college under the auspices of the tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical university conducted the Continuing medical education (CME) program on 28-03-2024 between 9 am to 1.30 pm @ Library hall, SVMCH & RI. The topic for the day was “ ABDOMEN - THE PANDORA’S BOX “ . The CME program was accredited 1 credit hour by Tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical university.

The program started with scientific session;

1) Talk on approach to acute abdomen-by Dr. Gowrishankar

2) Followed by acute appendicitis by Dr. Tharunh.

This was followed by a tea break and then the inaugural function started.

After Prayer song and lighting of lamp, honouring of all the dignitaries followed it.

The stage was enlightened by our most respectful dignitaries….. Prof.Dr.K.PRAKASAM sir, most beloved medical director, Dean Dr.S.Balasubramaniam, esteemed chief guest of the day-Dr.S.Easwaramoorthy, Resident administrative medical officer Dr.Somasundaram, Vice principal Dr.Milind Bhutkar, Head of department of general surgery, Dr.M.Rajendran.

After felicitation of our distinguished guests welcome address was given by Dr.M.Rajendran HOD, followed by inaugral address by Dean Dr.S.Balasubramaniam and then Presidential address by our most beloved medical Director Prof.Dr.K.PRAKASAM.

This was followed by an unexpected event of honouring our most dynamic,ever active, belligerent and most beloved medical director Prof.Dr.K.PRAKASAM SIR for his contributions and continuos years of dedicated service in INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in state and national level and was honoured with garland, momento and shawl by all the distinguished guests of the day.

And then the introduction of the speaker by Dr.P.Saravana Kumar….which was followed by the much awaited scientific session talk by the chief guest Dr.S.Easwaramoorthy M.S.,FRCS.,CCST(U.K). The topic was ; TOP 10 ABDOMINAL SIGNS…. It was very much appreciated and interesting to all the undergraduate students and the faculties. The last topic for the scientific session was completed by Dr.P.Saravana Kumar- Top 10 X-ray signs in Acute abdomen. This was followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Cynthia…. The day was completed by National anthem and followed by lunch.

The whole day’s event was very well organised by Dr.P.Saravana Kumar., senior assistant professor and the day’s events were very much appreciated by all the people.

Department of Microbiology, Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has conducted a CME on 30.4.2024 at the Library Hall. The event, titled "FIGHTING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND PROTECTING GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH," provided essential information on optimizing antibiotic use and combating resistance.Our beloved Medical Director, Prof. Dr. K. Prakasam, M.S. (Ortho), D.Ortho., D.Sc. (Hons), and Dean, Prof. Dr. S. Balasubramanian, M.S., inaugurated the program. The gathering was welcomed by Dr. A. Dhanasekaran, M.D.,DCH, Professor and Head of Microbiology. Dr. K.K. Kavitha, M.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology, introduced the speaker.The Chief Guest and speaker of the day, Dr. K.M. Mohanasoundaram, M.D., Professor and Head of Microbiology at Govt Erode Medical College Hospital, Perundurai, delivered an engaging and illustrative lecture highlighting the importance of appropriate antibiotic selection, strategies to reduce antibiotic resistance, and their impact on patient safety and public health. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. A. Dhanasekaran.,M.D.,DCH, Professor and Head of Microbiology and Dr. C. Sujeetha, M.D., Associate Professor of General Medicine.The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. L. Shiva Shankari, M.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology. Nearly 150 doctors, including Heads of Departments, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Residents, and Junior Residents from various departments, along with all second-year MBBS students, attended the program, making it a memorable event.