Scientific Society Events 2024

January - 2024

Date: 09.01.2024 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No

Title & Abstract

Presenter

Photo

1

Clinicopathological study of cutaneous horn in a tertiary care centre in South India – Original article

Dr. R. Sivasankari

Third year postgraduate

Department of DVL

2

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus – Beyond the genitalia – A retrospective study – Original article

Dr. A. Varshini

Third year postgraduate

Department of DVL

3

Actinic cheilitis – A retrospective study of 26 patients in tertiary care hospital in South India – Original article

Dr. Alla Akhila

Third year postgraduate

Department of DVL

4

Prevalence and pattern of dermatoses in tribal community in Rural Tamil Nadu – A Community based cross sectional study – Original article

Dr. E. Ragul Raj

Third year postgraduate

Department of DVL

5

Topical antifungal combination creams available in the pharmacies in Indian market – A consumer exposure study – Original article

Dr. S. Mira Tharani Second year postgraduate

Department of DVL

6

Harlequin syndrome – A rare case report

Dr. T. Pavithren

Second year postgraduate

Department of DVL

7

Generalised bullous fixed drug eruption to Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – A rare case report

Dr. I. Soumiya @ Amirdambigai

Second year postgraduate

Department of DVL

8

Blistering insights: A rare encounter with bullous systemic lupus erythematosus – A rare case report

Dr. S. Youvalakshmi

Second year postgraduate

Department of DVL

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. T. Bharath Kumar,

Professor of Paediatrics

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.Erli Amel Ivan,

Prof & Head of Pathology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.Udhaya Sankar. R,

Asst. Professor of Microbiology

February - 2024

Date: 13.02.2024 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No

Title & Abstract

Presenter

Photo

1

Study of Correlation of Monocyte to HDL ratio with Carotid Artery Intima media thickness in acute ischemic stroke patients - Original Article

Dr Aakash

Thacharvilakam Ajith

Third year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

2

A study on clinical and immunological pattern of systemic lupus erythematosus patients in a tertiary care hospital- A Retrospective study - Original Article

Dr. Nivethini

Third year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

3

Isolated Myocysticercosis with solitary Neurocysticercosis - Case report

Dr. Bheemireddy Lahari

Second year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

4

“Resilience from Darkness”- A young female with vision loss - Case report

Dr John Helio

Second year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

5

BIRDS OF A FEATHER- Exploring Different presentations of lateral medullary syndrome - Case Series

Dr. Shobana

Second year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

6

Challenges faced in treatment of STI among Female Sex Workers (FSW) in Puducherry - Original Article

Dr. Arthi. D

Third Year Post Graduate

Department of

Community Medicine

7

Practice of noticing expiry date of medicine among rural population of South India – A mixed method study - Original Article

Dr. Priyanga. D

Third Year Post Graduate

Department of

Community Medicine

8

A Qualitative study on Exploring positive Experiences of Diabetic Patients attending urban health and training centre - Original Article

Dr. Sowbarnika Vaishnavi. B

Third Year Post Graduate

Department of

Community Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Ranjan. R.V,

Professor of Anaesthesiology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Shanthi. M,

Professor and Head of Pharmacology

scientific ccommittee

Dr. S. Perarul,

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

March - 2024

Date:  12.03.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 “Anaesthesia for B/L TMJ Ankylosis - A Case Report Dr. S. Jaisima Balaji Final year postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology
2 “Successful Regional Anaesthesia technique in a patient with severe kyphoscoliosis – A Case Report Dr. T. Sneha Final year postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology
3 “VATS Surgery for Thyrectomy - A Case Report Dr. B. Senthilkumar Final year postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology
4 “Anaesthesia for HIPEC Surgery - A Case Report Dr. R. Sandeep Final year postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology
5 “Bilateral Pecto – Intercostal fascial Block (PIFB) for Perioperative Analgesia in CABG by median sternotomy –  A Case Series Dr. P. Muthukumaran
Second year postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology
6 A Tale of Twists and Turns in Tubercular Lymphadenitis –  A Case Series Dr. S. Srinath Final year postgraduate  Department of Respiratory Medicine
7 Tuberculosis - The greatest mimicker of all time – A Case Report Dr. K. Mukesh Second year postgraduate  Department of Respiratory Medicine
8 Melioidosis in suspected recurrent tuberculosis : The great masquerade - A Case Report Dr. E. Uvarajan Second year postgraduate Department of Respiratory Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Manokaran. C
Professor of General Medicine

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. G. Ramya
Professor of Pathology

scientific ccommittee

Dr. Vijayasankar. P
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

April - 2024

Event: Oration on Hemophilia

Topic: Who am I? My journey with haemophilia

An oration event centered on Hemophilia was organized by the Scientific Society of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, aimed at educating and raising awareness about this genetic disorder on 9th April 2024

Welcome Address: Dr. R. Praveen, the Secretary of the scientific society extended a warm welcome to all attendees, setting the stage for an engaging and informative session.

Speaker Introduction: Dr. T. Preethi, the Assistant secretary of the scientific society introduced the guest speakers, acknowledging their esteemed positions and contributions to the medical field.

Keynote Speaker:Padma Shree Prof. (Dr) P. Nalini, who is the Founder President of Haemophilia society, Puducherry chapter and Director Professor of Pediatrics, JIPMER (Retd.), a luminary in medical research, delivered the keynote address, sharing her valuable journey and experiences with Hemophilia.

Attendees: The event saw active participation from faculty, students, and medical professionals, reflecting a collective commitment to learning and patient care.

Honouring the Speaker: The speaker was honoured by Dr. D. Rajagovindan, the Director of the institute, in the presence of Dr. K. Karthikeyan (Dean Academic), Dr. P. Sanjay (Dean Research), and Dr. M. Pragash (Medical Superintendent) acknowledging her significant contributions to the field.

Vote of Thanks: Dr. R. Udhaya sankar, the Joint secretary of the scientific society concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude towards all the contributors and attendees for their involvement.

May - 2024

Date:  14.05.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No

Title & Abstract

Presenter

Photo

1

A case of Neurosyphilis - Case report

Dr. G. Deepsheeka

Final year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

2

A case series of joint pain as a presentation of autoimmune disease - Case series

Dr. T. Akila

Second year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

3

A study on the relationship between red cell distribution width and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary care hospital - Original article

Dr. A. Adrin Suthir

Final year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

4

Autoimmune thyroid disorder in young adult population – A rural hospital based study - Original article

Dr. N.U. Pooja

Final year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

5

Prevalence of Left Bundle Branch Block and its Association With Comorbid Conditions - Original article

Dr. Anga Dinesh Varma

Final year postgraduate

Department of General Medicine

6

Synergistic Analgesic effects of Petroleum ether extract of Oxalis corniculata with Tramadol and Pentazocine in mice – An experimental Animal study – Original article

Dr. C. Suryakumar

Final year postgraduate

Department of Pharmacology

7

Evaluation of Anxiolytic effect of Trans-ferulic acid in Zebra fish – An experimental animal study – Original article

Dr. B. Kavitha

Final year postgraduate

Department of Pharmacology

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Arul Kumaran A,
Professor of Paediatrics

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Preethi.T,
Associate Professor of Paediatrics

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. C. Prasath,
Professor of Anaesthesiology

June - 2024

Date: 11.06.2023 (Tuesday)
Time:  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Comparative study of Platelet rich plasma (PRP) versus
Corticosteroid injection in functional outcome of chronic lateral epicondylitis –
A randomized trial - An original article.
Dr. S. Vighnesh Second year postgraduate
Department of Orthopaedics
2 Comparative study of fracture neck of femur managed by bipolar hemiarthroplasty through
Moore versus modified Watson Jones approach - An original article.
Dr. R. Prem Anand Second year postgraduate
Department of Orthopaedics
3 Comparative study of crossed versus lateral percutaneous pinning technique in type III
supracondylar fractures of humerus – An original article.
Dr. Shahrukh Khan Raffi Second year postgraduate
Department of Orthopaedics
4 A novel technique for acetabular wall reconstruction in
neglected posterior fracture dislocation of hip – A case report.
Dr. K. Nandakumar Second year postgraduate
Department of Orthopaedics
5 An uncommon tumour of the hand – A case report. Dr. S. Pavan Kumar
Second year postgraduate
Department of Orthopaedics
6 Leber’s Idiopathic Stellate Neuroretinitis – A case report. Dr. A. Vinitha Final year postgraduate
Department of Ophthalmology
7 Congenital Ptosis – A case report. Dr. S. Indhuja Second year postgraduate Department of Ophthalmology
8 Idiopathic calcinosis cutis of upper eye lid – A case report. Dr. Manisha Bhaskaran Second year postgraduate Department of Ophthalmology
9 Sebaceous cell carcinoma of eyelid – A case report. Dr. S. Naveen Kumar Second year postgraduate Department of Ophthalmology

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. G.V. Manoharan,
Professor of General Surgery

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Bupathy. A,
Professor of OBG

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. R. Praveen,
Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine

July - 2024

Date: 09.07.2024 (Tuesday)
Time:  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma – Masquerading as fibroid – A case series Dr. Varsha. M Second year postgraduate Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics
2 Comparative study between weekly dose of 50 mg Mifepristone and daily dose of 25mg mifepristone in medical management of uterine fibroid – An Original article Dr. Pilli Mugdha Mounica Second year postgraduate Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics
3 Intravenous Tranexamic acid versus Misoprostol in reduction of blood loss during abdominal hysterectomy: A single blinded randomized control trial – An Original article Dr. Jedidiah J.F Second year postgraduate Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics
4 Intramyometrial cystic endosalpingiosis – A case report. Dr. Shagina Banu. G First year postgraduate Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics
5 Hirayama Disease – MRI Spectrum – A case series Dr. Aswinraj. SSecond year postgraduate Department of Radiology Obstetrics
6 Case Series on Varied Presentations of lymphangioma – A case series Dr. Dosakayala AmarnadeswarSecond year postgraduate Department of Radiology Obstetrics
7 Perianal Spindle cell neoplasm – A case report Dr. SujeethSecond year postgraduate Department of Radiology Obstetrics

Judges

Dr. P. Sanjay,
Professor of Dentistry

Dr. D. Dilip Chandar,
Professor of Anaesthesiology

Dr. Vimal.M,
Professor of Pathology

Scientific Society Events 2023

January - 2023

Date: 10.01.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:15.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium, (Hospitat Block)

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Dermoscopic and histopathological characterictis of pigmented basal cell carcinoma in a tertiary care centre (Original Article) Dr .S. Anusuya Final Year Post Graduate Department of Dermatology
2 Childhood Leprosy: “A Chink in the Armour” in the post elimination era - (Original Article) Dr. S.Jayapratha Final Year Post Graduate Department of Dermatology
3 Efficacy of topical tranexamic acid versus intradermal tranexamic acid for treatment of melasma – A split face comparative study. (Original Article) Dr. B. Ragavi Final Year Post graduate Department of Dermatology
4 Paracetamol induced unilateral bullous fixed drug eruption in a bullous pemphigoid patient.(A Case Report) Dr. Alla Akhila Second Year Post Craduate Department of Deimatology
5 Pebbling of skin - A diagnostic clue in Hunter's discuse - (A Case Report) Dr. R. Sivasankari Seeond Year Post Graduate Departrnent of Dermatolog
6 Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria with keratoacanthoma, (A Case Report) Dr. A. varshini Second Year Post Graduate Department of Dermatology
7 Moth eaten alopecia with posterior auricular lymphadenopathy in seeondary syphilis. (A Case Report) Dr. E. Ragul Raj Second Year Post Graduate Department of Dermatology

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Arul Kumaran A, Professor of Paediatrics

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.Erli Amel Ivan, Prof & Head of Pathology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.Udhaya Sankar. R, Asst. Professor of Microbiology

February - 2023

Date: 14.02.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 “Comparison of Thoracic paravertebral Block and Erector Spine Plane Block for Postoperative pain relief in Percutaneous nephrolithotomy – a Randomized parallel group trial” – (Original article) Dr. Ramprasath Final Year Post Graduate Department of Anaesthesiology
2 “Comparison of Buprenorphine and morphine as an adjuvant to 0.25% Bupivacaine for post operative analgesia with ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block in cesarean delivery” – (Original article) Dr. Mugundaraj Final year Post Graduate Department of Anaesthesiology
3 Anaesthetic Management of a Rare case of craniosynostosis repair – (Case Report) Dr. Eshvanthni Second year Post Graduate Department of Anaesthesiology
4 Anaesthesia for flexible bronchoscopy in a child – (Case Report) Dr. Pavithra Second year Post Graduate Department of Anaesthesiology
5 “Diagnostic value of KL-6, a serological biomarker in interstitial lung diseases.” - (Original article) Dr. Cherukumalli Navya Final Year Post Graduate Department of Respiratory Medicine
6 “Correlation of Two minute and six minute walk tests with spirometric indices in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” – (Original article) Dr. A Seran Final Year Post Graduate Department of Respiratory Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Shanthi.M
Professor & Head of Pharmacology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. T. Kanimozhi
P Associate Professor of Paediatrics

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. P. Vijayasankar
Assistant Professor of Dermatology

March - 2023

Date: 14.03.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Role of tumour infiltrating lymphocytes as a predictive marker for assessing pathologic response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple negative and HER – 2 positive breast cancers – Original arthicle. Dr. K. Thara
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
2 Management of complex pelvic acetabular fractures – Case series. Dr. K. Manikandan
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
3 Disseminated tuberculosis masquerading as simple neck abscess – Case report. Dr. Benazir Begum Razur
Senior Resident
Department of ENT
4 Overview of teamwork and communication using Term STEPPS – Need of the hour. Dr. T. Preethi
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
5 Original article on “COVID – 19 Vaccine hesitancy in children: A public health challenge” with update on COVID – 19 vaccine and other flu vaccine in children. Dr. Reenaa Mohan
Assistant Professor
Department of Community Medicine

May – 2023

Date: 09.05.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 An interesting case of third nerve palsy – (Case report) Dr. Deepsheeka
Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Medicine
General Medicine
2 A case of recurrent Malaria – (Case report) Dr. Pravin Coumar
Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Medicine
General Medicine
3 Study on the Prevalence of Anemia in solid Malignancy patient - (Original article) Dr. Raja
Final Year Post Graduate Department of General Medicine
General Medicine
4 A study on post COVID glycemic status of non diabetic patients - (Original article) Dr. Shilpa Paul
Final Year Post Graduate Department of General Medicine
General Medicine
5 An unusual case of young hypertension – (Case report) Dr. Nune Komal Abhinav
Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Medicine
General Medicine
6 Evaluation of antiglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of alpha lipoic acid alone and in combination with dapagliflozin in streptozotocin induced diabetic rat models - (Original article) Dr. P. Renuga Devi
Final year Post Graduate Department of Pharmacology
General Medicine
7 Influence of MDR1 gene to Atorvastatin treatment on hypercholesterolemic South Indian population – A cross sectional study – (Original article) Dr. T. Vijayasanthi
Final Year Post Graduate Department of Pharmacology
General Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Suneeth P. Lazarus,
Professor of Anaesthesiology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. K. Soundariya,
Professor of Physiology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. P. Vijayasankar,
Assistant Professor of Dermatology

June – 2023

Date: 16.06.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Comparative analysis of efficacy of local tranexamic acid in reducing perioperative blood loss in lumbar spine fusion surgery - A randomized control trial – ( An original article) Dr. M. Abhiraami
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
General Medicine
2 Meniscus root repair by arthroscopic transtibial pull out technique - (A case report) Dr. G. Aravindaraj
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
General Medicine
3 Functional outcome of metacarpal fractures managed by open reduction and internal fixation with mini plates and screws – (An original article) Dr. Naveen Jegaprasath
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
General Medicine
4 Management of bone defects in primary total knee replacement and its complications – (A case report) Dr. P. Thejas
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
General Medicine
5 A cystic swelling of spine of scapula - A case with diagnostic dilemma - (A case report) Dr. S. Vighnesh
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
General Medicine
6 Sequential development of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in a patient on hemodialysis - (A case report) Dr. Shaik Neroshma
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology
General Medicine
7 Bilateral Abducens nerve palsy in Herpes zoster - (A case report) Dr. A. Mohamed Shakil
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology
General Medicine
8 Drug induced transient myopia – A Jack in the box phenomena- (A case report) Dr. S. Hema
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology
General Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. S. Babu,
Professor of General Surgery

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. N.A. Priyadharshini,
Professor of Anatomy

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Praveen,
Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine

July – 2023

Date: 11.07.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Vestibular schwannoma in pregnancy – A demon in a divine mask - (Case report) Dr. S. Padmapriya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Padmapriya
2 Stump carcinoma - (Case report) Dr. B. Depika
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Depika
3 Ectopic pregnancy in previous caesarean scar – A rare entity - (Case report) Dr. S. Fathima
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fathima
4 Broad ligament fibroid mimicking as ovarian malignancy - (Case report) Dr. V. Akalya
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Akalya
5 Tubercular tenosynovitis with rice bodies in radial and ulnar bursa – A rare presentation - (Case report) Dr. Gangapatnam Monika
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Akalya
6 Spindle cell sarcoma of maxilla – A rare presentation - (Case report) Dr. N. Navin Kumara
Second year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Navin Kumara
7 A rare case of solitary acral metastasis - (Case report) Dr. R. Roshen Raghaventhar
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Roshen

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. G.V. Manoharan,
Professor of General Surgery

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. C. Manokaran,
Professor of General Medicine

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. V. Vigneswaramoorthi,
Assistant Professor of Pathology

August – 2023

Date: 08.08.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: :2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 An agglomeration of rare female genital tract tumors - Study from a tertiary care centre. Dr. S. Abinizha
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Pathology
2 Rejuvenescence of retrograde intubation a forgotten hero – case series. Dr. D. Rajarajacholan
Senior Resident
Department of Anaesthesiology
Pathology
3 Impetigo incognito – A case series of steroid modified tinea. Dr. M. Aravind Basker
Senior Resident
Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Pathology
4 Kufs disease – A neuropsychiatric deception. Dr. V. Souganyadevi @ Mahalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Pathology
5 Invasive aspergillosis presenting as empyema – A rare entity (case report). Dr. N.S.K. Roobhini Sri
Senior Resident
Department of Microbiology
Pathology

July – 2023

Date: 11.07.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Vestibular schwannoma in pregnancy – A demon in a divine mask - (Case report) Dr. S. Padmapriya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Padmapriya
2 Stump carcinoma - (Case report) Dr. B. Depika
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Depika
3 Ectopic pregnancy in previous caesarean scar – A rare entity - (Case report) Dr. S. Fathima
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fathima
4 Broad ligament fibroid mimicking as ovarian malignancy - (Case report) Dr. V. Akalya
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Akalya
5 Tubercular tenosynovitis with rice bodies in radial and ulnar bursa – A rare presentation - (Case report) Dr. Gangapatnam Monika
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Akalya
6 Spindle cell sarcoma of maxilla – A rare presentation - (Case report) Dr. N. Navin Kumara
Second year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Navin Kumara
7 A rare case of solitary acral metastasis - (Case report) Dr. R. Roshen Raghaventhar
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiology
Roshen

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. G.V. Manoharan,
Professor of General Surgery

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. C. Manokaran,
Professor of General Medicine

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. V. Vigneswaramoorthi,
Assistant Professor of Pathology

September – 2023

Date: 12.09.2023 (Tuesday)
Time: :2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Multisystemic disorder – multitude of presentations – (Case Report) Dr. Karikalan
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
Paediatrics
2 An unexpected condition hiding behind meningitis – (Case Report ) Dr. Mohammed Neha
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
Paediatrics
3 A rare cause of eosinophilia – stumbling upon the diagnosis – (Case Report) Dr. Preethi.S
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
Paediatrics
4 Organomegaly in children – are we late in chasing the diagnosis? – (Case Report) Dr. Kokila
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
Paediatrics
5 A Version of History by an Alcoholic presenting with methemoglobinemia – (Case Report) Dr. Monisha .C
Third year Post Graduate
Department of Emergency Medicine
Paediatrics
6 Green Revolution – A case of DDT poisoning - (Case Report) Dr. Sabari rajan
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Emergency Medicine
Paediatrics
7 Wasp sting envenomation with multi organ failure - (Case Report) Dr. Danya
Third year Post Graduate
Department of Emergency Medicine
Paediatrics

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. A.K. Badrinath,
Professor of General Medicine

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. C. Prasath,
Professor of Anaesthesiology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. S. Perarul,
ASenior Resident of Psychiatry

October – 2023

Date: 10.10.2023 (Tuesday)
Time:  2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Vascular hamartoma of omentum – suspected as antenatally diagnosed ovarian cyst in 9 month infant – Boon of laparoscopy – (Case Report) Dr. Sivaguru Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
2 Epitheloid cyst of spleen mimicking splenic haemangioma in 13 years old – a rare case – (Case Report) Dr. Sneha Daffodil Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
3 Colo – colic intersusseption in 50 year old with lipoma as lead point – a rare presentation – (Case Report) Dr. Karthikeyan Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
4 Mucous cyst in base of tongue mimicking thyroglossal cyst – challenges in excision without recurrence – (Case Report) Dr. Shanmugavalli Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
5 Missed malrotaion presenting in adulthood with chronic midgut volvulus – Ladd’s procedure – (Case Report) Dr. Naresh Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
6 A rare presentation of small bowel obstruction due to gall stone ileus with cholecystoduodenal fistula and repair done for both pathology at the same setting – (Case Report) Dr. Tamil Selvan Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
7 A rare atypical presentation of huge renal cell carcinoma – (Case Report) Dr. Kiran Kumar Second Year Post Graduate Department of General Surgery Paediatrics
8 Cement ossifying fibroma – (Case Report) Dr. G. Sabari Priya Second Year Post Graduate Department of ENT Paediatrics
9 Inverted papilloma – (Case Report) Dr. K. Ramya Rajalakshmi Second Year Post Graduate Department of ENT Paediatrics

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. P. Nallamuthu,
Professor of Ophthalmology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. G. K. Poomalar ,
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynacology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. P. Sanjay,
Professor of Dentistry

November – 2023

Date: 14.11.2023 (Tuesday)
Time:  2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Determinants of school dropouts in villages near Villupuram district – A record based retrospective study - (An Original Article) Dr. Arthi. D Third Year Post Graduate Department of Community Medicine Paediatrics
2 Barriers faced by health care providers during home visits of palliative care patients – A qualitative study - (An Original Article) Dr. Priyanga. D Third Year Post Graduate Department of Community Medicine Paediatrics
3 Post exposure rabies vaccine compliance and reasons for non-adherence – A mixed method study conducted in Thirubuvanai PHC – (An Original Article) Dr. Sowbarnika Vaishnavi. B Third Year Post Graduate Department of Community Medicine Paediatrics
4 Enuresis emerging in Generations - (A Care Report) Dr. Anand Kishore. B Second Year Post Graduate Department of Psychiatry Paediatrics
5 Lost and Found - (A Care Report) Dr. Parvathy. V. S Second Year Post Graduate Department of Psychiatry Paediatrics
6 Venlafaxine induced Delirium - (A Care Report) Dr. Priyanka. P Second Year Post Graduate Department of Psychiatry Paediatrics

Judges

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. C. Manokaran,
Professor of General Medicine

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.Erli Amel Ivan, Prof & Head of Pathology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Praveen,
Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine

December – 2023

The annual meet of scientific society was conducted on 13th of December 2023. Scientific society members including faculties and post graduates from all clinical, pre and para clinical departments participated in the grand event.

EVENT PROCEEDINGS

Prayer song &
Welcome address.
Dr. R. Praveen, Joint secretary of scientific society welcomed the gathering

Annual Report
Dr. G. Ramya, Secretary of scientific society presented in detail the annual report of the committee for the year 2022-2023

Introduction of the guest speaker
Dr. T. Preethi, Executive member of scientific society introduced the guest speaker

Chief guest of the event
Mr. Yadhava, Senior Faculty, Art of living international centre, Bangalore.
Talk on “How to lead a stress free happy life” followed by live practice of basic breathing exercises.

Prize distribution

Prizes were distributed for post graduates who won best papers in original article and case report categories.

Original Article Category
1st Prize

Dr. S. Anusuya

Post Graduate

Dept. of Dermatology, SMVMCH

Dr. Sukanya, SR, Department of Dermatolgy received the award on behalf of the prize winners

Dr. Sukanya

2nd Prize

Dr. B. Raghavi

Post Graduate

Dept. of Dermatology, SMVMCH

3rd Prize

Dr. S. Jayapratha

Post Graduate

Dept. of Dermatology, SMVMCH

Case Report Category
1st Prize

Dr. S. Padmapriya

Post Graduate

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SMVMCH

Dr. Padmapriya
2nd Prize

Dr. S. Fathima

Post Graduate

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SMVMCH

Dr. Akalya, Post graduate, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, received the award on behalf of Dr. S. Fathima

Dr. Akalya

3rd Prize

Dr. N. Naveen Kumar

Post Graduate

Dept. of Radiology, SMVMCH

Dr. Naveen Kumar

Felicitation of the scientific society members

Vote of thanks

Dr. R. Udhaya sankar, Assistant Secretary of scientific society delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr. R. Udhaya sankar
The program ended with a grand lunch.

Scientific Society Events 2022

January - 2022

2022 - January

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Prevalence of scabies and its socioeconomic as well as environmental determinants among rural population of Tamil Nadu (Original Article) Dr.R.Premjith
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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2 Polysensitivity in Patch Test done in Cement Dermatitis – A Unique Phenomenon (Original Article) Dr.S.Nivveditha
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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3 Pattern of salt induced dermatoses affecting the salt pan workers in Marakannam, TamilNadu – A community based cross sectional study(Original Article) Dr.M.Prarthana
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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4 Raynaud’s phenomenon and splinter hemorrhage: An early telltale sign of Cannabis arteritis. A Case Report Dr.S.Anusuya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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5 Acquired Lymphangiectasia of Vulva – A Case Series Dr.S.Jayapratha
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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6 Eruptive Xanthoma in a Hypertriglyceremic Diabetic Patient: A Case Report Dr.M.S.Jeyalakshmi
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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7 Itraconazole induced Pityriasis rosea and Fixed drug eruption: Two case reports; a common drug with uncommon adverse effects (Case Report) Dr.B.Ragavi
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Dermatology
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Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr.Uthayasankar. M. K.,
Professor of Medicine
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Dr.Erli Amel Ivan
Prof & Head of Pathology
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Dr.Udhaya Sankar. R
Asst. Professor of Microbiology

February 2022

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 A case of ANCA negative Churg Strauss Syndrome - (A Case Report) Dr.V.Aravind Kumar
Seond Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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2 MELIOIDOSIS - an uncommon infection with fatal outcomes - A Case Report Dr.N.Kawiraj
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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3 HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA - a rare cause for paraplegia - A Case Report Dr.A.Sivaram
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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4 Septicemia, Skeletal muscle necrosis with a Skin clue - A Case Report Dr.Sarikonda Meghana
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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5 Septicemia, Skeletal muscle necrosis with a Skin clue - A Case Report Dr.Sarikonda Meghana
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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6 A 47 year old male with retroperitoneal mass - A diagnostic dilemma - A Case Report Dr.N. Keerthyraj
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Pathology
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7 Diagnostic difficulty in a primary ovarian tumour - A rare case report Dr.M.Meera
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Pathology
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8 An unusual presentation of an underdiagnosed entity - A Case Report Dr. Ranisha Aboobacker
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Pathology
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9 Clinicopathological correction in Psoriasis - An institutional Experience - An Original Article Dr. J. Sushmitha
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Pathology
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Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr.Arulkumarana. A
Professor of Paediatrics
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Dr.Soundariya.K
Professor of Physiology
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Dr.Vijayasankar
Asst. Professor of Dermatology

March - 2022

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Triglyceride Glucose index in predicting micro & macro vascular complications of diabetes – An Original Article Dr. G. Araveinth
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
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2 SLE manifesting as recurrent young stroke – A Case Report Dr. Pinnapu Reddy Varsha
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
3 Prevalence of spontaneous ascitic fluid infection and its microbiological profile in decompensated cirrhotic liver disease patients in a tertiary health care hospital in Puducherry – An Original Article Dr. U.S. Swapna
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
4 The impact of self management of Diabetes control in patients with type 2 DM using Digital technology – An Original Article Dr. V.A. Vignesh Kumar
Final Year Post GraduateDepartment of Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
5 A interesting case of poisoning – A Case Report Dr. N. Sravya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
6 An Unusual case of chylothorax with chyloptysis - A Case Report Dr. Cherukumalli Navya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Respiratory Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
7 Pulmonary sarcoidosis presenting with bell’s palsy – A Case Report Dr. A. Seran
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of RespiratoryMedicine
scientifi ccommittee

Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr.G.Ramya
Department of Pathology
scientifi ccommittee
Dr.S.Arun
Department of Psychiatry
scientifi ccommittee
Dr.A.Umamaheswari
Department of Radio - Diagnosis

April 2022

Date: 12.03.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 11.00 AM ONWARDS
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Assessment of Superficial fascia and abdominal fat of anterior abdominal wall using CT – Retrospective cross – sectional study Dr. Priyadharshini N.A
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy
2 Incorporating ABC in Medical Education Dr. Soundariya. K
Professor
Department of Physiology
3 Experiential Learning by Undergraduate Medical Students on “ Short Video Preparation” during Covid lockdown period Dr. Deepika. V
Associate Professor
Department of Physiology
4 An Unusual Presentation of Endometrial Sarcoma in young age – Rare Case Report Dr. Sriram. V
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
5 Immunohistochemical subtyping of Hashimoto Thyroiditis with respect to Ig-G4 Marker – An Institutional Experience Dr. Revathi. G
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
6 Effect of Self – Directed learning module and formative assessment on learning of NHP by medical undergraduates – A Mixed methods evaluation. Dr. Rajalakshmi. M
Assistant Professor
Department of Community Medicine

May 2022

Date: 10.05.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Anaesthetic Challenges for Diffuse Facial Cellulitis with Respiratory distress – A Case Report Dr. A. Sharmila
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Anaesthesiology
2 Anaesthetic Challenges in Managing Mauriac Syndrome with Humerus fracture and cervical spine injury – A Case Report Dr. R. Mithra
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Anaesthesiology
3 Challenge for a Perioperative Physician – choking thyroid planned for Total thyroidectomy – A Case Report Dr. Aishwarya Prasad
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Anaesthesiology
4 Anaesthetic Management of Paediatric lung resection surgery – A Case Report Dr. S. Gomathi
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Anaesthesiology
5 A Blebs Game of Bluff – Hit or Miss – A Case Report Dr. P. Sruthi
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Emergency Medicine
6 A maiden’s tale of row of tombstone – Pemphigus vulgaris a dermatological emergency in ER – A Case Report Dr. D. Goutham
First Year Post Graduate
Department of Emergency Medicine

Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Shanthi. M,
Professor & Head of Pharmacology
scientifi ccommittee

Dr. Poomalar. G. K
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynacology

scientifi ccommittee

Dr.R. Praveen
Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine

June 2022

Date: 14.06.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Spinous process osteotomy a novel minimally invasive procedure surgery for high level lumbar disc - A Case Report Dr. E.N.V. Ganesh
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
2 Total hip replacement in ankylosing spondylitis - A Case Report Dr. V. Vijayadevagaran
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
3 Functional outcome of titanium elastic nailing in paediatric lower limb fractures – A prospective study - Original Article Dr. Nevil Sunny
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
4 Functional outcome of teriparatide injection in delayed union of diaphyseal fractures of long bones - Original Article Dr. A.K. Muhamed Raffath
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Orthopaedics
5 Study of Central Corneal Thickness in Diabetic Population – Original Article Dr. Krithika Chenthil
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology
6 A Case Report of Endogenous Endophthalmitis Masquerading as Anterior Uveitis – A Case Report Dr. P. Induja
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology
7 A Rare Case of Multilayered Haemorrhages in Papilledema - A Case Report Dr. J. Pavithra
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Ophthalmology

Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr.Manoharan. G. V
Professor & Head of General Surgery
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. G. Premkumar
Associate Professor of General Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Preethi.T
Associate Professor of Paediatrics

July 2022

Date: 19.07.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Urosepsis in puerperium – A Case Report Dr. Subhasri. S
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of OBG
2 Conservative management of placenta accrete – A Case Report Dr. Padmapriya. S
First Year Post Graduate
Department of OBG
3 Case series of mullerian anomalies – A Case Report Dr. Ashachandran. R
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of OBG
4 Post -operative vaginal discharge – A Diagnositc dilemma – A Case Report Dr. Depika.B
First Year Post Graduate
Department of OBG
5 Difffusion weighted imaging for the detection of cholesteatoma and chronic suppurative otitis media – An Original Article Dr. Balavaitheeswar. RL
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiodiagnosis
6 Role of MR spectroscopy in the evaluation of ring enhancing lesions of brain – An Original Article Dr. Revin .K. Thomas
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiodiagnosis
7 A (Pseudo) outbreak of an unusual Pathogen at SMVMCH – A Case Report Dr. Nivetha. S
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Microbiology

Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr. K. Suresh Kumar,
Professor of Anaesthesiology
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Suriya Kumari. K.V.P.,
Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Mariappan Rajagopal,
Professor & Head, Department of ENT

August 2022

Date: 09.08.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Defect Management in total knee replacement – A Case Report Dr. K. Manikandan
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
knee replacement
2 Bone block procedures in recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability – Case Series Dr. K. Naveenkumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Bone block procedures
3 A Rare presentation of invasive pulmonary mucormycosis with central bronchopleural fistula – A Case Report Dr. Antonious Maria Selvam. S.
Assistant Professor
Department of Respiratory Medicine
pulmonary mucormycosis
4 Anaesthetic Management for Interventional Bronchoscopy procedures – A Case Series Dr. S. Udhaya Sankar
Assistant Professor
Department of Anaesthesiology
Bronchoscopy
5 Intussusception – USG guided Hydrostatic reduction – Book to our glorious past Dr. Balavaitheeswar. RL
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Hydrostatic

September 2022

Date: 13.09.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 The unveiling of a arrythmia – A Case Report Dr. S. Shobana
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
1
2 Bronchopleural fistula – A rare complication in paediatric empyema - A Case Report Dr. S.R. Vishnu Priya
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
1
3 Optic Neuritis – A Case Report Dr. R. Deepa @ Devika
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
1
4 Acute encephalitis syndrome following scrub typhus infection – A Case Series Dr. Ancy Jenilet Rajendran
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Paediatrics
1
5 Prescription audit of a teaching hospital in South India using World Health Organization core prescribing indicators – a cross sectional study – An Original Article Dr. R. Meenakshi
Final Year Post Graduate
Department of Pharmacology
1
6 Perception and practices on COVID – 19 vaccination and booster dose acceptability among healthcare workers – A questionnaire based study – An Original Article Dr. K. R Nivethia
Second Year Post Graduate
Department of Pharmacology
1
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Manokaran. C,
Professor of General Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Premanandh. K,
Associate Professor, Community Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Ilamathi. S
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynacology

October 2022

Date: 11.10.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 What determines Salvability in torsion testis : twist or time? –A Case Series Dr. Raman NV
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Surgery
2 Management challenge of a Rare Retroperitoneal mass –A Case report Dr. Selvaganapathy.S
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Surgery
3 Incidence of Hypocalcemia following Thyroidectomy - is It dependent on Pathology or Extent of surgery? –A case series Dr. Deepak. R
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Surgery
4 Harnessing the adverse effect of Phenytotin : Does it improve Healing in chronic wounds? –A case series Dr. Moghanavel Vasanth. S
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Surgery
5 Carcinoma Breast - Problems in management in a Male breast –A Case report Dr. Firdose. S
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Surgery
6 A case report on Kimura’s Disease Dr. Hemalakshmi. R
ThirdYear Post Graduate
Department of ENT
7 A case series of Plummer Vinson Syndrome Dr. Prasanth. R
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of ENT

Judges

scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Pragash. M,
Professor & HOD of Orthopaedics Medical Superintendent
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Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi. T,
Professor of Microbiology
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Sanjay. P,
Professor & Head of Dental

November 2022

Date: 08.11.2022 (Tuesday)
Time: : 2:15.00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium

S.No Title & Abstract Presenter Photo
1 Visual hallucination: A diagnostic challenge in alcohol use disorder – A Case report Dr. S. Preethi
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Psychiatry
2 Lunar cycle and its effect on mental illness – An Original Article Dr. R. Sriramadesigan
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Psychiatry
3 Job stress, Anxiety, Depression and Coping among professionals and Non – professionals during COVID 2nd wave in a tertiary care hospital – An Original Article Dr. K. Vasanth
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Psychiatry
4 Challenges faced by marginalized section in the society in Southern India – A phenomenological study. Dr. S. Subalakshmi
Third Year Post Graduate
Department of Community Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Manokaran. C,
Professor of General Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Premanandh. K,
Associate Professor, Community Medicine
scientifi ccommittee
Dr. Ilamathi. S
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynacology

December 2022

Annual Scientific Society Meet

The annual meet of scientific society was conducted on 16th of December 2022. Scientific society members including faculties and post graduates from all clinical, pre and paraclinical departments participated in the grand event.

The program started with prayer song, sung by our beloved under graduate students. Dr. R. Praveen, Joint secretary of scientific society delivered the welcome address.

Dr. G. Ramya, Secretary of scientific society presented in detail the annual report of the committee. This was followed by introduction of the guest speaker by Dr. T. Preethi.

The chief guest for the event was Dr. Pradeep kumar, Managing Director of Geeth hospitals and IVF centre, Kanniyakumari. He delivered an absorbing talk on the topic “Social media for Doctors- Hype of Hope?”which was enjoyed and appreciated well by the audience.

The guest speech was followed by prize distribution for the post gaduates for best paper in original article and case report categories.
Dr. A.K. Muhamed Raffath, post graduate from department of orthopedics was awarded the first prize in the original article category and Dr. M. Prarthana from the department of dermatology was awarded the second prize.

Dr. S. Anusuya and Dr. S. Jayapratha, post graduates from the department of dermatology were awarded the first and second prize respectively in the case reports category.

The prize distribution was followed by felicitation of the scientific society members.

Dr. R. Udhaya sankar, Assistant Secretary of scientific society presented deliered the vote of thanks.

The prize distribution was followed by felicitation of the scientific society members.

Dr. R. Udhaya sankar, Assistant Secretary of scientific society presented deliered the vote of thanks.

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The annual meet ended with National anthem followed by delicious grand lunch.