Career Guidance for Physiotherapist and Nurses in Germany

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad College of Nursing jointly organized a Career Guidance program for the Physiotherapy and Nursing students. A Career Guidance Program was conducted on 26-09-2023 (10.00 A.M TO 12.30 P.M), Venue: Lecture Hall 5 on the topic of “CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PHYSIOTHERAPST AND NURSES IN GERMANY”. Dr. T.R. Manjula, Associate Professor and Placement Cell member, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE moderated and welcomed the resource person and participants for this session. The BPT B.Sc. (Nursing) final and third year students, MPT first year students from Physiotherapy were participated. Dr. Naresh Kumar, MD, CEO and Chairman, MNK Edu Consultancy LLP, Germany was an invited resource person for this session. The resource Person and his team members has started the first session and briefed about the various Job opportunities and to do higher studies for the Physiotherapy and Nursing students in Germany. In the next session, he explained with the detail about the application process and interview schedule, licensing exam and registering the license as a Physiotherapist and Nurses in Germany. Many students interacted with the resource persons at the end of the session about the processing charges, University details offering their higher education. Interested students were identified and given group counseling for the soft skill and preliminary exam preparation process too. At the end of session, the resource person is felicitated by Dr. Hepsibah. S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing and vote of thanks given by Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE.

Sep 26, 2023

CHET PHARMATHON 2023

World Pharmacists Day was celebrated on 25th September 2023 at Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences as CHET PHARMATHON 2023. The event commenced with Tamil Thai Vazhthu followed by a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr.K.Lakshmi gave a motivational start and made an emphasis on this year’s theme of World Pharmacists Day - “Pharmacists Strengthening Healthcare Systems”. Three guests namely Dr.Sethu Arumugam, Director of Venes CareConnects, USA and Founder of Jeeva Agro Farm, India, Dr.S.Viswanathan, Director of Innospecs Bioreasearch Private Limited, Chennai and Dr.Gayathri Sivakumar, Founder Director of Ki3 Private Limited, Chennai were invited for the Program. All three guests addressed our B.Pharm students on the theme of the day. They also visited the central research laboratory and other facilities to explore the collaborative research possibilities. The Pharmacists Oath was recited by Mr.Sujan Adhitiyan of final year B.Pharm and with that the main events of the day started. First event was the poster presentation by the first year B.Pharm students who showcased many innovative and beautiful posters on the theme of the event. It was followed by a skit on the theme enacted by second and third year B.Pharm students. First year students gave a Mime performance on the theme of the event with a tribute to pharmacists. Students from second, third and final year participated in the panel discussion on the opportunities as a pharma graduates. They took this opportunity to throw light on the benefits of different positions in academics and pharma industries. The panel discussion was effectively moderated by Dr.Al.Akilandeshwari, Associate Professor of Dept of Pharmaceutics. . The event concluded with vote of thanks by Dr.T.Devi, Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry followed by National Anthem. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organized the event along with Dr.R.Mythreyi, Dr.T.Devi, Dr.AL.Akilandeshwari, Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, and Mr.K.S.Bharath, faculty of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Sep 25, 2023

National level workshop on Functional Testing & Musculoskeletal Screening in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National level workshop on “Functional Testing & Musculoskeletal Screening in Musculoskeletal Disorders” for Post graduate and Under graduate students of Physiotherapy on 14-09-2023, Venue: Demo Hall 13, Chettinad Health City Campus. Dr. P. Senthil given warm welcome for Resource Person Dr. Sudhakar. S, M.PT (Sports), PhD, Research Head /Professor, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore and felicitated him with the memento. Then, the session started with 1½ hr theory class about the musculoskeletal problems and its evaluation through kinematic chain analysis. In this session, the resource person covered about the introduction of upper body and lower body dysfunction, signs and symptoms, list of common musculoskeletal problems, screening methods through kinematic chain model and functional task related testing. Session had 20 minutes of tea break. After the tea break, practical session started, which consists of case scenario based discussion, functional testing methods and screening the kinematic problem associated with the movement impairment and its structured intervention protocol. Students learnt different movement impairment problems, its evaluation skill and their application part. Post lunch session, the students are engaged to do separate cased based evaluation and the intervention protocol. Finally, feedback about the workshop after the session, Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session. The students learned about the structured model of screening methods and intervention based on the evaluation in the musculoskeletal problems.

Sep 14, 2023

CHRI Foundation Course: Library Orientation Program For MBBS 2023-24 Batch

As a part of Curriculum NMC (National Medical Commission), CHRI organizes a foundation course session: About library – orientation program for the MBBS 2023-24 batch. It is important to organize such programs for fresher’s, to introduce library resources (Print & Electronic), services, and techniques to access the resources, familiarize the users with library resources (Print & Electronic), and thereby increase the utilization of library resources (Print & Electronic) and services

Sep 13, 2023

CHRI – Dept. of Psychiatry “World Suicide Prevention Day”

On this occasion, we as a Psychiatry department united to conduct a “WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS PROGRAM on 9TH September 2023 by doing awareness campaigning and distributing ribbons to hospital staffs. We conducted an awareness rally by the students near the hospital campus. We Gathered a group of general population and created awareness regarding the risk factors, complications, death rates across the world due to suicide, hotline numbers available and also about the treatment options available to prevent suicide were explained to over 75 participants with Awareness stand and Awareness talk by experienced set of professionals from the department of psychiatry. Welcome note was given by Dr.Kailash, Awareness talk was given by Dr. Kailash, Dr.Sobia and Dr.Vignesh.

Sep 09, 2023

Outreached Activity - Physiotherapy Awareness Camp

On behalf of “World Physiotherapy Day 2023” Celebration, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with Department of PMR, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) organized the physiotherapy awareness camp as an Out-reached activity Visit on 08/09/2023 in Ammanambakkam village, Kanchipuram district Chennai - 603109. Ms. Gayathri. K.C., Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai, and 2-PG students, 20 students from 4th-year students and 15 students from 2nd-year students included in the rural health general camp. The rural camp was combined with a General Physician, Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist, Paediatrician cardiologist, and physiotherapist. Mr. L. Haribabu, Senior Physiotherapist and Mohamed Nainar. A, Senior Physiotherapist from Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute also joined this camp. Camp started in the morning at 10.00 a.m., gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 150 patients. Camp started with general registration, and monitoring the BP and blood sugar levels. In the Rural health camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the rural health camp. Patients with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, osteoarthritis, and general practice. Essential to how polite to communicating with the aged patients and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got another explore to assess and communicate with different ages people.

Sep 08, 2023

Outreached Activity - Health Awareness Rally

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and Bee Physio Life Centre, Chennai on behalf of World Physiotherapy Day 2023 celebration jointly organized the Outreached activity - Physiotherapy awareness rally in the semenchery housing board on 08-09-2023, Timing: 10:30 am to 12:45 pm. The volunteer 50 BPT students from 2nd and Final year have assembled around 10:30 am in the Bee Physio life, Perumbakkam and coordinated by Dr. P. Senthil, Professor, CSPT, CARE. Initially, the organizer given a talk about the world physiotherapy day 2023 celebration with the theme “Arthritis and importance of Physiotherapy” and our honourable Health Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu flag hosted the rally for Physiotherapy awareness program around 12:30 PM. The students started from the Bee Physio Life centre with the awareness hoarding and covered the semencherry housing board and reached the center again. This awareness rally will show case the importance of Physiotherapy and Management for Arthritis. Dr. Siva Balan, Founder Director of Bee Physio Life delivered the vote of thanks to the faculty and participants at the end of the rally.

Sep 08, 2023

Continuous Pharmacy Education “Drug Discovery and its Career Prospects”

The Continuous Education Program on the Drug Discovery and its Career Prospects was organized for final year B.Pharm students on 4th September 2023. Continuous pharmaceutical education plays a crucial role in keeping professionals abreast of the latest developments in drug discovery and the ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry. The field of drug discovery is constantly evolving with new technologies, methodologies and drug targets. Dr.Aravindan Ganesan, Research Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada delivered a lecture on the Drug Discovery, the process in which new medications are identified, designed and developed for the treatment of diseases and medical conditions. He elaborated on the different stages of drug discovery like target identification, lead discovery, lead optimization, preclinical testing and clinical trials. He also mentioned that drug discovery is a time-consuming and costly process, often taking many years and billions of dollars to bring a new medication from the research stage to market. Many compounds fail at various stages due to safety concerns, lack of efficacy, or other factors. However, successful drug discovery can lead to the development of life-saving and life-improving therapies for a wide range of medical conditions. He also gave a overview on the research work carried out by his research team at the University of Waterloo. At the end of his session, he shared the details of different scholarship schemes that can be availed by students for their higher studies at Germany and Australia. Continuous Pharma education in drug discovery is indispensable for our final year students looking to excel in their careers. It equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the dynamic pharmaceutical landscape and opens up various rewarding career opportunities within the field. After the interaction session, he also distributed the certificcates and prizes to the winners of the events at the Sadbhavana Diwas conducted for the students of CARE. This CPE event was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE.

Sep 04, 2023

Career Guidance Program - “Pathways to become a Registered Physiotherapist in Australia and Career Guidance”

A Career Guidance Program was conducted on 02-09-2023 (01.30 P.M TO 03.00 P.M), Virtual mode: Google meet, Venue: Demo Hall 25 on the topic of “PATHWAYS TO BECOME A REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN AUSTRALIA AND CAREER GUIDANCE”. Dr. P. Senthil, Professor/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE moderated and welcomed the resource person and participants for this session. The BPT final and third year students, MPT first year students from Physiotherapy were participated. Dr. Akram Ahmad, Ph.D, FOUNDER AND CEO, ACADEMICALLY PTY LTD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA was an invited resource person for this webinar session. The resource Person and his team members has started the first session and briefed about the various Job opportunities and to do higher studies for the Physiotherapy students in Australia. In the next session, he explained with the detail about the application process and interview schedule, licensing exam and registering the license as a Physiotherapist in Australia. And also added about the process of how to apply for both higher studies and job placement process in each state of Australia. Many students interacted with the resource persons at the end of the session about the processing charges, University details offering their higher education. Interested students were identified and given group counseling for the soft skill and preliminary exam preparation process too.

Speaker:

Dr. Akram Ahmad, Ph.D, FOUNDER AND CEO, ACADEMICALLY PTY LTD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Sep 02, 2023

Virtual Career Guidance Program-“Abroad Career Opportunities and Challenges”

The pursuit of a pharmacy career abroad is an increasingly popular choice among aspiring pharmacists and pharmacy professionals. International opportunities in the field of pharmacy offer diverse experiences, exposure to different healthcare systems, and the chance to contribute to global health. It was conducted on 2nd September 2023 for Final year B. Pharmacy students, in the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences to inspire students to grab opportunities abroad. This event was organized to educate and clarify doubts about a abroad career in the field of pharmacy. mostly focused on pharmacy careers abroad and their global perspectives, and professional growth, It Dealt with several key points like certification and license procedure, education qualification, visa and work permit, cultural diversification, a popular destination for pharmacy career abroad in detail path about how to pursue a career in pharmacy. when it comes to opportunities abroad. Faculty members of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences took active participation in coordinating the events. This Program served as a reminder of the critical role of the pharmacist, Pharmaceutical industries, and research and development in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, which plays a pivotal role in shaping our society, economy, and overall progress. These events was organized by Mr. Bharath K.S, Assistant Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences to inspire individuals to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible for students.

Sep 02, 2023

Central Library Book Exhibition – September 2023

CARE – Central Library organizes Book exhibition exclusively for First year MBBS students. There are 4450 + books displayed in exhibition, it covers various text and reference books of first year MBBS subjects recommended by the First year – Medical faculty and approved by Dean of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Sep 01, 2023

Outreach Activity - Athulya Senior Care

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the outreached activity to Athulya senior care, Pallavaram, Chennai. The students were divided into two batches. First batch visited on 23.8.23 and the second batch visited on 24.8.23. All the students were accompanied by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor for this outreach activity. Initially, we met the Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Jacob and Ms. Saraswathi Clinical Head of Athulya senior care, they have given brief about the facilities of all floor of the centre. All the students were requested to assemble in mini room which is located in first floor. Then, Dr. Jacob has taken 30 minutes’ class of Geriatric rehabilitation and importance of multi-disciplinary approach for Geriatric conditions. After that, they divided the students into three batches, and allotted physiotherapist for each batch. Physiotherapists had taken their respective students to different floors and shown different cases like stroke, Dementia and Post-surgical spine fracture. Students learnt the importance of physiotherapy management towards the Geriatric population. They also explored in Geriatric home setup and the functioning of geriatric home. Finally, all the students assembled in the room after the rounds of different floors. Dr. Prakash, Dr. Karthik and Dr. Kishore asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session with various department staff.

Speaker:

Dr. Jacob and Ms. Saraswathi Clinical Head of Athulya senior care

Aug 23, 2023

Student Induction Program - 2023

The objective of the program is to make the students feel comfortable in their new environment, open them up, set a healthy daily routine, and create awareness about library resources and services. For this purpose, Dr. R. Arumugam, Librarian – CARE, conducts a Library induction program for freshers of CHRI- Allied Health Science, Chettinad school of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad school of Physiotherapy & Chettinad school of Occupational Therapy 2023-24 Batch.

Aug 22, 2023

FDP-“Empowering Pharma educators: Transforming Teaching and Research for Future Healthcare Leaders”

A one week virtual Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the theme “Empowering Pharma educators: Transforming Teaching and Research for Future Healthcare Leaders” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in collaboration with Faculty of Pharmacy, Mother Therasa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry. The one week FDP held virtually from 21st August to 26th August 2023 between 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. This FDP was aimed to equip the educators with tools, statergies and insights necessary to create an impact in the field of pharmacy education. Six different themes were chosen and two sessions were grouped for each day. The total of eleven sessions were effectively delivered by nine eminent speakers from academic institutions and two from the leading pharma industries. The sessions were suitably nested under different headings to enhance the pedagogy and academic research and to promote interdisciplinary education and Innovation. This diversity ensured that the participants gained a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in academia. The Day 1 session started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr.Milind Parle, President of Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Educators and Dr.V.Gopal, Academic Registrar of Mother Therasa Post Graduate and Research Institute, Puducherry delivered their impressive lectures on the theme - Integrating teaching and research . The Day 2 sessions on the theme Innovative pedagogy was effectively delivered by Dr.Y.Ismail, Associate Professor from Crescent School of Pharmacy, Chennai and Dr.Palanisamy Sivanandy, Academic Director, International Medical Univerity, Malaysia. The strategies of academic research and dissemination was effectively discussed by Dr.Vijender Kumar, Professor, DPSAR, New Delhi and Dr.Komal Patel, Parul Unviersity, Gujarat on Day 3. The importance of cutting edge technologies were beneficially delivered by Dr.K.Venugopal, General Manager R&D, Maia Pharma Inc, Bangalore and Mr.R.Manikandan, Senior Vice President and Head, Granules India Limited, Hyderabad on Day 4. Dr.Shanker, Lead Scientist in clinical R&D, Musigma, Bangalore and Dr.Jitendra, Professor, IMU, Malaysia gave their insights on Interdisciplinary Education on Day 5. Last Day of the FDP was competently delivered by Dr.V.Ravichandran, Professor, AIMST University, Malaysia on the Innovations in drug discovery. The valedictory note and the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.Prakash Yoganandam, Assistant Professor, Mother Therasa Post Graduate and Research Institute, Puducherry. This one week virtual Faculty Development Program was a resounding success, providing faculty members with valuable knowledge, skills and inspiration. It played a crucial role in enhancing the professional development of 135 faculty members across the country, ultimately benefiting the institution as a whole. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr.V.Gopal, Principal, College of Pharmacy, Academic Registrar, Mother Therasa Post Graduate Research Institute, Puducherry were organizing chairpersons of the event. This virtual FDP was efficiently organized by Dr.R.Mythreyi, Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr.Prakash Yoganandam, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Mother Therasa Post Graduate Research Institute, Puducherry.

Aug 21, 2023

Industrial Visit Report - “Kausikh Therapeutics (P) Ltd”

Chettinad school of Pharmaceutical sciences organized a one day industrial visit to Kausikh Therapeutics (P) Ltd., located at Thirumudivakkam, Chennai on 19-08-2023, for final year B.Pharm students. About 50 students participated in this visit along with 2 faculty members. Students reached the industry by 10:15 am with the support of the college transport and Mr.Senthil, Incharge of quality control department of Kausikh Therapeutics gave a brief introduction on basic operations of pharmaceutical manufacturing site. He detailed about the various aspects in pharmaceutical industry that include ware house, manufacturing, packing, quality control, quality assurance and engineering. He gave an explanation on the manufacturing unit operations for solid oral and liquid oral dosage forms. All the students were divided into two groups and each group had a site visit to witness the manufacturing process such as granulation, drying, blending, compression, encapsulation and coating of solid dosage forms, mixing, filtration and filling process of liquid dosage forms. They also visited the quality control unit to view the inprocess and finished product testing like loss of drying, bulk density, hardness testing, weight variation, disintegration testing, dissolution testing and packing of medicinal products. During the visit, students interacted with the resource person and clarified their doubts regarding the critical process parameters that contributes to the final quality of product. It was a great learning experience for the students that increased their confidence level by leaps and bounds. The tour was very helpful for the implementation of theoretical approach of understanding the concepts of pharmaceutical industry. The visit was organized and the students were accompanied by Dr.T.Devi, Professor and Mr.K.S.Bharath, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Aug 19, 2023

Inaugural Function – 2023-2024

The inaugural function for the new batch marked a momentous occasion for our institution as we welcomed a fresh group of B.Pharm students into our academic community. The event was a celebration of new beginnings, aspirations and the promise of a bright future. It brought together students, faculty, staff and esteemed guests to inspire, motivate and set the tone for the upcoming academic year. The event began with a warm welocme extended to the new batch by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE. This gesture aimed to make the newcomers feel comfortable and at home in their new academic environment. The Presidential address was given by Dr.R.Sridhar, Vice Chancellor, CARE and the special address was given by Dr.N.Meenakshi, Dean, CHRI, CARE. The key note address was effectively delivered by Dr.K.Narayanasamy, Vice Chancellor, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai. The students admitted with 100% scholarship received their certificate of scholarship during the event. Finally vote of thanks was given by Dr.P.Senthil, Dean, School of Physiotherapy, CARE. The inaugural function was organized for School of Pharmaceutical Sciences along with Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The inaugural function for the new batch was a resounding success, setting a positive tone for the academic year ahead. It not only welcomed the newcomers but also inspired them to strive for excellence, embrace opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the institution and society. As the new batch embarks on their educational journey, they do so with enthusiasm, motivation, and a sense of belonging to a vibrant and supportive academic community.

Aug 18, 2023

Student Induction Program

A one week student Induction Program (SIP) was organized for the new batch of B.Pharm students admitted in the academic year 2023-24. This program was jointly organized with Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy and School of Occupation Therapy from 18th August to 24th august 2023. The one week SIP was conducted in the Leture Hall 5 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The student induction program also known as student orientation program was organized by the university to welcome new students and to provide them important informations and help them integrate into the university community. The goals of a student induction program are to ensure that new students feel comfortable, informed and prepared for their academic journey. The Induction program started on the same day of inaugural function with an introduction about the university rules and regulations to the parents and new joinees by Dr.Kumar Ebenezer, Principal i/c, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The Day 2 session started with the significance and functioning of anti ragging committee which is a crucial entity and dedicated to preventing and addressing the incidents of ragging. The awareness and orientation on ragging was given by Dr.Ramgopal, Professor of Counselling Psychology. He also insisted to report on any instance of ragging to the committee to maintain respectful campus environment. The other sessions were on the Ethical and moral values of life by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, highlighted on the importance of moral values, the existence of Innovation and Incubation center by Dr.G.S.Hikku, Vice President of Institution Innovation Council, CARE, the achievements of the NSS wing of CARE by Dr.Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS Coordiantor of CARE. On the third day, students were educated on the importance of health, hygiene, yoga and time management by Ms.Nivenitha, Faculty from Allied Health Sciences. The details of the examination pattern was discussed by Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean i/c of School of Occupation Therapy and the sports facilities were highlighted by Dr.Kirubalan, Director of Sports Department of CARE. At the fourth day session, an emphasis was made on the research activities of the university and the importance of Mooc’s courses in SWAYAM and NPTEL platform by Dr.Shoba Narayan, Research Coordinator of CARE. The library facilties were highlighted by Dr.Arumugam, Librarian Head of CARE. The other sessions include the importance of communication skills by Dr.K.Loganathan, Professor of English, importance of digital well being by Dr.S.Kailash, Professor of Psychiatry and Convener of Student Counselling centre and Life management skills by Dr.P.Senthil, Dean of School of Physiotherapy. All the students were given chance to showcase their talents during the ice breaking sessions and they were also taken for the in campus guided tour to show the academic buildings, Museums, simulation centre, library and recreational facilities to help students become familiar with their surroundings. Last day of the orientation program ended with a visit to Pooncheri campus and to Mahabalipuram. The one week program was coordinated by Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE.

Aug 18, 2023

NIPER JEE

The NIPER JEE (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Joint Entrance Examination) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) for admissions to various postgraduate programs in the field of pharmacy. Qualifying the NIPER JEE exam is a significant achievement, and it reflects the student's dedication and hard work in the field of pharmaceutical education. The NIPER institutes are renowned for their academic excellence and research opportunities in the pharmaceutical domain, and being a part of one of these prestigious institutions can open up numerous career pathways and opportunities. The Management, Faculty and Students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences takes the pride in congratulating Mr.V.Abhishek on his remarkable achievement. We wish him to embrace the challenges and opportunities that come his way and continue to strive for excellence in the pharmaceutical domain.

Aug 13, 2023

Career Guidance Program - “Overseas Career Opportunities for Pharmacists and Career Guidance”

The Overseas Career Opportunities Career Guidance Program was organised to provide individuals with comprehensive insights into pursuing careers abroad. The program aimed to assist B.Pharm students in understanding the various aspects of working and living overseas, including exploring international job markets, understanding visa and immigration processes, adapting to different cultures, and making informed decisions about their career paths. Dr.Akram Ahmad, the CEO founder and career coach of Academically Global Healthcare Academy explained the overseas career opportunities for pharmacists in Australia, due to its growing healthcare sector and demand for skilled professionals. Pharmacists can work in various pharmacy settings, including community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and specialty clinics. In these roles, pharmacists would be responsible for dispensing medications, counseling patients on medication use, managing inventory, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Clinical pharmacists work in hospitals and healthcare institutions, participating in patient care teams to optimize medication therapy. They review medication orders, provide dosing recommendations, monitor drug interactions, and ensure patient safety. Universities and research institutions in Australia often hire pharmacists for teaching and research positions. These roles involve educating future pharmacists, conducting research on drug efficacy and safety, and contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge. Opportunities exist within the pharmaceutical industry, including roles in drug development, regulatory affairs, quality control, and medical affairs. These roles involve working with pharmaceutical companies to ensure compliance with regulations, develop new drugs, and promote existing products. Australia has areas with limited access to healthcare services. Pharmacists in these regions play a vital role in providing medication-related services and health education to underserved communities.This event was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of School of Pharmacetuical Sciences along with Prof.(Dr.) Ahmed Basha Abdul Bari, President Institution Innovation Council, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.

Aug 10, 2023

GPAT Qualifiers

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The GPAT exam is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The qualifying marks for GPAT can vary each year depending on the overall performance of candidates. The NTA releases the cutoff scores, and candidates who score equal to or above the cutoff are considered qualified. GPAT scores are used by various institutions across India for admission to their Master's (M.Pharm) programs. Candidates with a valid GPAT score can apply to participating colleges and universities. Each institute may have its own specific cutoffs and admission process. The NTA also releases an All India Rank (AIR) based on the candidate's performance in the GPAT exam. This rank can be used to gauge one's performance compared to other candidates. About 20 students were given training during their third year and final year of study at our university. The Management of CARE also supported all 20 students with 50% of the GPAT coaching fee. Students were given virtual training by Espharma Education, Hyderabad along with mock tests at different levels covering all the topics of the syllabus.

Aug 07, 2023

National Handloom Day 2023 Celebration “Health Awareness camp”

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE jointly with the IAP- Women cell, Kanchipuram branch organized a Handloom Weaver’s health camp on behalf of National Handloom Day 2023 celebration on 07/08/2022, 09:00 AM to 04: 00 PM, Venue: Perarignar Anna Handloom Silk Park Ltd, Kanchipuram. This health camp focused on Musculoskeletal problems, Postural dysfunction among all the staff of Handloom Silk Park Limited. In the beginning of the session, students are oriented about the working environment and work nature of employees. After the orientation, students are divided into several small groups for registration, vitals sign assessment, general postural and musculoskeletal assessment and intervention through exercise tips and home advice program. This camp helps to identify the Handloom weavers poor posture during their work and associated musculoskeletal problems along with repeated stress injuries are thoroughly identified initially. Most of the employees are having musculoskeletal problems in neck & shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper and lower back, hip, knee, ankle and also to give awareness about the Normal Posture alignment with simple stretching and active exercises are taught to them. Since they all were working longer period in Weaving, we have instructed about the ergonomic position adaptation to them. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge of Chettinad School of Physiotherapy has coordinated this health camp along with the IAP- Women cell organizer. 15 students from BPT Final year were actively participated in the health camp. About 342 handloom weavers benefitted from this health camp. We extend our thanks to the IAP central and IAP – Women cell and Ms. Pradeepa, IAP- Women cell Coordinator, Kanchipuram District for arranging this health camp with hospitality.

Aug 07, 2023

Central Library – Orientation Programme

The main objective of user orientation is to introduce library facilities, resources, services, and library techniques to the users. The orientation program makes the users familiarize themselves with the resources and increases the use of libraries. For this purpose, Dr. R. Arumugam, Librarian – CARE, conducts a Library Orientation class for freshers of Chettinad College of Nursing 2023-24 Batch.

Aug 05, 2023

Career Guidance Program-“Navigating the World of Clinical Research”

"From Theory to Practice: Navigating the World of Clinical Research" Career Guidance Program was initiated in response to the growing demand for professionals who can effectively navigate the complexities of clinical research, to provide aspiring clinical researchers with comprehensive insights and practical knowledge to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world application in the field of clinical research. Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized career guidance program on 05th August 2023, at second floor, lecture hall 4, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event was aimed to understand the core clinical research concepts, information on potential career pathways, required qualifications, and skill sets for roles such as clinical research associate, data manager, regulatory affairs specialist, data analysts, etc and also to equip participants with the necessary skills, resources, and guidance to excel in various roles within the clinical research landscape. The resource persons of the program was Speaker 1: Miss Shawli Das, is an experienced clinical data management (CDM) professional working in the CDM domain of clinical research for the past 18 years; Speaker 2: Mr. Bipin Shinde is an experienced Data Analytics professional working in the different domains for the past 12 years. B. Pharmacy students at all levels, faculty members of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences took active participation in coordinating the events. This event was organized by Dr. AL. Akilandeshwari, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Science. The participants were empowered to embark on successful careers in clinical research and contribute effectively to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.

Aug 05, 2023

International level Conference “IPCON 2023”

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and Manuszeal Healthcare Academy jointly organized the International Level Conference “IPCON 2023” on the theme of “Exploring Physiotherapy – A Global Perspective”, 04 August 2023, Venue: Mini Auditorium, Chettinad Health City Campus, 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM. Dr. Ishwarya Vardhini, Asistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the Chief Guest, Dignitaries and audience for the session. Dr. D. Kishore Kumar, Founder & Director, Manuszeal Healthcare Academy, Chennai, India delivered the inaugural address and graces the occasion. Our Chief Guest Thirumathi. Dr. Justice. S. Vimala, Former Judge, High Court of Madras, Former Member, Law Commission, State of Tamil Nadu given a special address about the importance of Physiotherapy from child to geriatric population and global need. Followed by the Inaugural address and lamp lightening, the scientific session was started with 08 eminent speakers in various physiotherapy specialty with the theme of “Exploring Physiotherapy – A Global Perspective”. We also received more than 150 papers for the Oral/Poster presentation in UG/PG/Research Scholar/ Faculty category which is conducted in online prior to the main conference. The primary objective of this conference is to bring the updated and recent evidence based physiotherapy intervention in Orthopaedic, Neurological, Cardio-respiratory, Sports and OBG conditions. The eminent resource person of concern field of physiotherapy specialty was delivered and shared their updated physiotherapy intervention to all the participants in this International Level Conference “IPCON 2023”. In the afternoon session, parallel series of workshop was conducted in the Demo halls with the experts from Kinesiotaping, Cardiac ICU management, OBG Physiotherapy management and Sports injury fitness management. Followed by the parallel workshops, winner in oral / poster presentation, off-stage cultural events participants, quiz event winner are appreciated in the valedictory function. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the Physiotherapy intervention and technology in the management. Dr. Senthil. P, Professor/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai delivered the vote of thanks at the end of this session.

Aug 04, 2023

“IPCON 2023” - Cultural Activity-Face Painting, Collage, Reels Competition

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Chennai, as academic partner in association with Manuszeal healthcare academy organized International physiotherapy conference “IPCON2023” on the theme”Exploring physiotherapy – A global perspective”. As a part of conference, cultural events like facepainting, collage and reels competition were organized for delegates. FACE PAINTING: A total of 16 entries were enrolled for facepainting competition. One hour duration was given for participants to showcast their talents based on the specified theme, “Growth of physiotherap in recent times.” All of them cooperated very well and performed in a healthy way. Dr.P.Senthilselvam , Professor and HOD , School of physiotherapy, VISTAS,Chennai was the judge for face painting competition. . Nandhini.Dand Dharshini.P from Sri Venkateshwara college of physiotherapy , Sahana.R and Nivetha .R from shree balaji college of physiotherapy bagged first ,second place in face painting competition.

Aug 04, 2023

IPCON 2023 - Paper and Poster Competition

On behalf of the IPCON 2023-3rd International Physiotherapy Conference, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy along with MANUSZEAL HEALTH CARE ACADEMY organized a paper and poster competition under the category of Ph.D., PG, UG from 1-8-2023 to 3-8-2023.on the theme on EXPLORING PHYSIOTHERAPY – A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE in online zoom platform from different colleges like M G M college of physiotherapy, Sree Balaji college of physiotherapy, Sri Venkateshwara college of physiotherapy, Vels College of physiotherapy, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Moderate by Ms. Gayathri. K.C., Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai. More than 120 students have participated. Under the Ph. D and post-graduation. category, the paper presentation was done on 1/8/2023 with 40. For under-graduation, the paper presentation was done on 2/8/2023 with 80 participants. On 3/8/2023 poster presentation with 35 members. Validation was held on 4/8/2023.

Aug 01, 2023

Farewell Function (B.P.T. 2019 & M.P.T. 2021)

Farewell Function of B.P.T (2019) and M.P.T(2021) was started at 09.00am on July 31, 2023 in Lecture Hall 5 which is organised by B.P.T (2020). The Master of ceremony of the programme Ms. Vaishnavi and Ms. Thrisha S.C welcomed Chief Guest Dr. Senthil. P, Dean, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and all dignitaries. He explained the dilemmas which would be a barrier to the Physiotherapy profession how the students should prepare themselves for their future endeavors and wished them with his motivational speech, followed by fun games which were conducted by the juniors to the seniors such as Dance, Connections, finding a song from music and gifts exchange etc. Farewell is basically a get to gather kind of celebration for the seniors who will be soon steeping out of that particular institute. Hence juniors wish their seniors a good luck for their next big adventures in various forms like singing, dancing, with motivational speeches or by felicitating them. Later the final year students were asked to give their opinions about the institution and the staffs.

Jul 31, 2023

Career Guidance Program

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organised a Career Guidance Program on “Indian Pharmaceutical Industries on Global Footprint and opportunities” on 29/07/2023 at Demo Hall 20, Third floor. This event was a specialized initiative aimed at providing final year B.Pharm students with comprehensive insights into the pharmaceutical industry's vast opportunities and global impact. The program sought to guide the students in career choices, understanding the dynamic landscape of the pharmaceutical sector, and recognizing the industry's contributions to global healthcare and economies. Dr.Raja Subburayalu, Director of Tangentsolve Pharma Solutions, Chennai was invited to highlight the pharmaceutical industry's impact on global health outcomes, access to medicines, and economic development in different countries. Understanding the global impact of the pharmaceutical industry has inspired the participants to consider working on projects with a broader reach and social impact. The program contributed to guiding our students towards impactful careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The Institute will take initiatives to sustain and expand this impact by collaborations with industry stakeholders. The success of the program will be evident in the future contributions of the students to the global pharmaceutical landscape. About 50 final year B.Pharm students and faculty members of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences participated in this event. Dr.T.Devi, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry organized the event.

Jul 29, 2023

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Celebration

On behalf of the 3rd-year completion of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP), Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a short video competition with the duration of 45 -60 SEC on the theme "NEP KI SAMAJH” on 29/07/2023 between 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Moderated by Ms. Gayathri. K.C., Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai. National Policy on Education was formulated in 1986. Later in 2020, it has been changed to National Educational Policy. The New Education Policy 2023 is all about transforming our existing education system. It's a revolutionary approach that aims to bring in modern teaching methods, embrace the power of technology, and promote learning based on practice. Importance of Education in India. Education opens up a world of possibilities for individuals by empowering them with knowledge. It is the cultivation of learning in various ways. One of the most common ways to obtain an education is by going to a formal school and learning from teachers, but it is not limited to that. More than 25 students from different colleges like the School of Physiotherapy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences voluntarily involved in the competition. This video competition was judged by Dr. Shoba Narayan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE. On the basics of the theme, clarity of the speech, and the way the student's portrait. Dr. P.Senthil, Dean, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai honoured the judge.

Jul 29, 2023

World Bicycle Day 2023

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a slow cycling competition to commemorate the “World Bicycle Day 2023” on 03.06.2023, Venue: Opposite to Food Court, College Block from 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the participants for the competition. We have invited Dr. Kirubalan, Deputy Director, Department of Physical Education, CARE to Judge the cycling competition. The students from various constitute School/College of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) and few faculties from Chettinad College of Nursing and Faculty of Allied Health Science, CARE were participated in this competition. The primary objective of this commemorative day celebration is to insist about the awareness among students on the importance of the Bicycle and its utilization. The audience have cherished the participants more during the event. At the end of the competition, the winner and runner was felicitated by our Judge and Dr. P. Senthil felicitated the Judge for spending his remarkable time in moderating the competition. Mr. Aravind Rajesh, BDS Final Year, Mr. Bharanidharan, BDS Final Year and Ms. K. Rajasariga, BOT First Year students won the First, Second and Third Prize. In Faculty category, Ms. Kayalvizhi. M and Ms. Nirmal Kumari. M. D from Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE won the first and second prize respectively.

Jun 03, 2023

Summer Internship – June 2023

The internship programme organized for the pre-final years and the second years in leading pharmaceutical companies was a dream come true and proved to be a tremendous learning experience. The opportunity to gain practical experience and work alongside professionals was an exciting prospect. The students are grateful to the pharmaceutical company for providing them with this invaluable opportunity and to the college management, for their unwavering support. It provided them an incredible vision to gain more practical knowledge on various laboratory techniques, SOPs, guidelines, equipment, and software used in pharmaceutical industry. Testimonies from Students “I have improved my skills in handling machines and practically learned about the production and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, and how to approach and communicate in a new environment. The company has given us learning opportunities in all aspects. It has also helped me decide my career options that are open in the industries. The internship helped in training and knowing about my perspectives and my abilities and I’m really grateful to my faculties for providing us internship.” “During my training period, in the clinical I acquired lots of experiences in clinical studies and CRO. This will help me to clarify my theory knowledge. I hope and pray that it will help me much in my future profession.” “Production forms the heart and soul of the pharmaceutical industry. As per the schedule, we were assigned to undergo training in various departments such as Stores, Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Packing, Central warehouse and Maintenance at β-lactam unit I plant. Although it wasn't possible to monitor every activity throughout the internship, the information gained was very beneficial. This internship will definitely help us in our personal and professional development and pave the way for my future career.” The exposure to real-world projects, cutting-edge technologies, and a collaborative work environment will inspire to pursue a career in this dynamic field, that contributes to the creation of life-changing medications. The knowledge gained, and the relationships formed during the internship have left an indelible mark on their journey as a student and aspiring pharmaceutical professional.

Jun 01, 2023

Outreach Activity - World Hypertension Day

The event started with a welcome address and introduction of the theme by Ms. Gna Jemila Paul, M.Sc. Nursing II-year student at Chettinad College of Nursing. Role play started with the theme "Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, and live longer" by B.Sc. II year students from 10.35 a.m. to 11 a.m. The food exhibition started, followed by the role play exhibiting the foods to be taken, like a low-sodium diet, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or very low-fat dairy. Foods to be avoided like fatty meats, full-fat dairy, sugar-sweetened beverages, oil-fried items, and pickles that contain high sodium to control hypertension were discussed by Ms. Sahana and her team from 11 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. Pamphlet distribution took place around 11.20 a.m. and were issued to the participants who attended the event individually and also distributed to those who had not attended the programme through home visits by the students. The pamphlet covers hypertension control and prevention. Free blood pressure checks took place from 11.30 to 12.00 noon, and the public enjoyed the event from beginning to the end. A feedback session was held at the end of the programme, in which participants expressed that the session was an excellent experience. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Mercy Freda, a B.Sc. II-year student, CCN, CARE.

May 17, 2023

Workshop on Hands on session in Peripheral nerve mobilisation technique

Post - conference workshop on “Hands on session in Peripheral nerve mobilisation technique.” was conducted by Dr. Vinoth Kumar, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai.on 13 May 2023. There were 50 participants from various Colleges and hospitals within India; the prime focus was on Palpation, Assessment and Mobilisation of various nerves like Radial nerve, Median nerve and Ulnar nerve in Upper limb and Sciatic nerve, Femoral nerve, and Common peroneal nerve in Lower limb. The workshop was mainly hands on neural tissue mobilisation such as Tension and sliding with some theory introduced in the beginning; there was good level of interaction between participants and Instructor throughout the session. Instructor shared some case study and his experiences as well in between the session. All participants had chance to experience their acquired skill with appropriate feedback from instructor. The venue of the workshop was very much conducive to its nature and all essential equipments were available on time. All participants were positive about the proceedings and were hoping that such kind of workshops would be conducted at regular intervals with different regions. The instructor was happy about the enthusiasm participants showed in learning and discussing problems during the workshop. It was an overwhelming response and a successful academic event which was well organised by the Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Chennai.

May 13, 2023

CHETPHYSIOCON 2023

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National level Conference “CHETPHYSIOCON 2023” on the theme of “Movement Redefined for Health Wellbeing”, 12 May 2023, Venue: Mini Auditorium. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Dr. Sridhar. R, Vice-Chancellor, CARE delivered the inaugural address and graces the occasion. Our Chief Guest Thiru. Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary of Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection, Government of Tamil Nadu given a special address about the importance of Physiotherapy from child to geriatric population. Followed by the Inaugural address and lamp lightening, the scientific session was started with 08 eminent speakers in various physiotherapy specialty with the theme of “Movement Redefined for Health Wellbeing”. We also received more than 60 papers for the Oral/Poster presentation in UG/PG/Research Scholar/ Faculty category. The primary objective of this conference is to bring the updated and recent evidence based physiotherapy intervention in Orthopaedic, Neurological, Cardio-respiratory, Sports and OBG conditions. The eminent resource person of concern field of physiotherapy specialty was delivered and shared their updated physiotherapy intervention to all the participants in this International Level Conference “CHETPHYSIOCON 2023”. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the Physiotherapy intervention and technology in the management. Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai delivered the vote of thanks at the end of this session.

Speaker:

Thiru. Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary of Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection, Government of Tamil Nadu

May 12, 2023

CHETPHYSIOCON 2023 - Cultural Activity

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Chennai organized International conference “CHETPHYSIOCON2023” on the theme “Movement Redefined”. As a part of conference, cultural events like facepainting, collage and reels competition were organized for delegates. A total of 10 entries were enrolled for facepainting , 3 for collage and 8 for reels competition. Atotal of one hour duration as given for participants to showcast their talents based on the specified theme.All of them cooperated very well and performed in a healthy way. Dr.Varun naik , Assistant professor , KLE Institute of physiotherapy was the judge for Collage and face painting competition. Dr.Roshini karthikeyan ,vice principal Rathinam college of physiotherapy & Dr.Angeline, Assistant professor, Sri Ramachandra college of physiotherapy were judges for reels competition. Swatheshwari.S from Sri Ramachandra college of physiotherapy, Kishore and team from Chettinad school of physiotherapy ,CARE and rokshitha from Sathyabama college of physiotherapy were announced as winners for Reels competition. Sheena suresh,swatheshwari from Sri Ramachandra college of physiotherapy , anjum and santhosh raj from shree balaji college of physiotherapy, shwetha and sarayu from nargund college of physiotherapy bagged first ,second and third place in face painting competition.Harshith, jyothi from nargund college of physiotherapy, sripavithra ,kailash ram from Sri Ramachandra college of physiotherapy came first and second place in collage making competition.

May 12, 2023

National Technology Day

The National Technology day is an annual observance in many countries to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of science and technology. This day serves as a platform to highlight technological advancements, promote innovation and inspire young minds to pursue careers in science and technology. Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized National Technology Day celebrations for two days on 11th and 12th May 2023. This event was organized with an objective to promote scientific temper and inspire the younger generation towards scientific and technological advancement. B.Pharm second year students were given an opportunity to visit the SPAAR Laboratories located at Maduravoyal, Chennai on 11th May 2023. The laboratory was in housed with sophisticated equipments related to manufacturing of different formulations. Students also witnessed the different analytical instruments used for quality control and research. Scientific exhibition and Tech Talk were conducted in relation to the theme of this day “Ignite Young Minds to Innovate” at third floor, college block, common lab 4 and demo hall 9. Students were encouraged to participate in the events in order to exhibit their scientific talents. A total of 7 teams participated in the scientific exhibition and 2 teams in tech talk. Faculty members of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences took active participation in coordinating the events. All the events were judged by two different judges. First and second prizes were given to the winners and runners of all the events by the judges. E-certificates were given to all the participants. National Technology Day serves as a reminder of the critical role that technology plays in shaping our society, economy, and overall progress. These events were organized by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Professor, and Dr.AL.Akilandeswari, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences to recognize and celebrate the transformative power of technology and to inspire the individuals to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

May 11, 2023

Pre-Conference Workshop

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized a pre-conference workshop as a part of the CHETPHYSIOCON-2023 on the topic of RECENT TRENDS IN HAND REHABILITATION. By Dr. Kishore Kumar., MPT (Hand), (Ph.D.) Senior Physiotherapist, Hand Therapy Specialist, Director, Manuszeal Health Care Academy, Director, Kk Physio & Hand Therapy Center organized by Ms. Gayathri. K.C Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai. The workshop started at 9.30 am with the inauguration and traditional light lamping. students from different colleges like VELS COLLEGE, RV COLLEGE, and BALAJI COLLEGE along with our college undergraduate third-year students. In the workshop, students had the theory session in the forenoon and then they have been divided into 5 groups with each 10 members .students had exposure to the different types of hand splints, sensory assessment of the hand, and the importance of hand rehabilitation. Different rehabilitation techniques using the smiley ball, putty, and sensory integration kit. In the end of the session, students know the hand sensory assessment, motor assessment, and hand rehabilitation.

May 11, 2023

INNOVCARE

On behalf of Institution Innovation Council, CARE and Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, competitions were conducted to promote innovations and entrepreneurship. Competitions were conducted in the name of “INNOVCARE” from 03/05/2023 to 05/05/2023. This event was an opportunity for the students to showcase their innovative ideas and gain knowledge in various fields. The events like “Ignite your innovation”, “Start to Lead”, “Logo and Copyright Designing” were conducted during these three days. These events attracted participants from the constituent colleges of CARE. These events provided a valuable learning experience for the participants. These kind of events also encourages research, experimentation, prototyping and iterative problem solving processes. Partipants have gained new knowledge, skills and insights during this three day event, which can be applied fto future endeavors. This program helped the participants to refine their ideas and receive feedback from experts in the fields. Experts from the constituent colleges of CARE were invited as judges. The winners were received prizes for their achievements in all the categories. Overall the INNOVCARE competition sounds like an exciting and valuable experience for everyone involved. It is always encouraging seeing our management and IIC supporting and promoting innovations among students. The event was jointly organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dean and Dr.S.Brito Raj, Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

May 03, 2023

Outreach - Health Awareness Camp

On behalf of INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2023: Every year, the occasion of International Labour Day is celebrated across the globe on May 01. Also known as May Day or Worker's Day. Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with IAP-WC organized the health awareness camp as an Out-reached activity, Visit on 29/4/2023 in CHENNAI METRO RAIL LIMITED –(CMRL) 327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. Moderator by Ms. Gayathri. K.C, & Ms. Ishwarya Vardhini Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai. Camp started at 9.00 am, gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 150 patients. The health awareness camp started with the welcome speech given by final-year students HIMAJA, followed by AFILA third-year students regarding the role of CMRL and its importance in physiotherapy among the CMRL employer. Ms.Pradeep-founder of Physkraft and senior physiotherapist gave a speech on posture and the importance of postural maintenance. Camp started with a proper protocol with vital checkings like height, weight, BP, Temperature, and SPO2. Ms. Gayathri. K.C., & Ms. Ishwarya Vardhini Assistant Professor both started the assessment for the employer who was working in the CMRL. In the health awareness camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the health awareness camp. patients with neck pain, back pain, wrist pain, shoulder pain, heel pain, finger stiffness, and finger numbness, and got the general exercise. It is important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Apr 29, 2023

Application of Statistics in Nursing

The event started at morning 9.00am. The guest speaker Prof. Dr. Amalraj Antony, Dept of Biostatistics, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER). He explained in detail about the Application of statistics in Nursing Research for consecutive days
Day 1: 20.04.2023
The day one session dealt about what is statistics, types of measurement (qualitative and quantitative), types of variables, presentation of data (graphs & table), types of statistic (descriptive & inferential statistics). Under the descriptive he explained measurement of central tendency (mean , median & mode) and measure of dispersion (range, SD,CV,ratio), finally speaker explained about hypothesis test analysis and common statistical test with description and appropriate examples with deviations
Day 2: 21.04.2023
The day two session full of practical session about how to code the data in excel sheet and how to transfer into SPSS. under the SPSS he trained the participants about frequency, chisquare, standard deviation, t test, anova, range, variation, pre and post test calculation). Finally the speaker explained about sample size calculation.
Feedback session held at the end of the programme in which the guest Speaker expressed he is willing to take online session can be conducted in future. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil. S, Principal, CCN, CARE felicitated the guest speaker with the Appreciation certificate .The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Venkatesan A Associate Professor, HOD of Medical and Surgical Department , CCN, CARE.

Speaker:

Prof. Dr. Amalraj Antony, Dept of Biostatistics, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), K. K. Nagar, Chennai.

Apr 20, 2023

World Creativity & Innovation Day 2023

Objective: Objective of this celebration is to motivate the young minds of students to step up with their new ideas and device making which is utilized in healthcare management. The experts talk will give them ideas to initiate their start-up and entrepreneurship model in the healthcare practice. Demonstration of the previous products and its development also help the students to critically think for the future innovation. Benefit: World Creativity and Innovation day celebration will benefit the young minds of students to plan for their future business model and start-up in Healthcare practice. This expert talk from the resource person will motivate the innovative ideas from the students which is developed into the product by several steps and also more useful to the Society. And also the students will know the importance of product and plan for sustainability of their product in the market. Brief description about the event: Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) jointly organized Expert talk and Workshop on behalf of “World Creativity & Innovation Day 2023 celebration” on the theme of “Step Out and Innovate” from 19-04-2023 to 21-04-2023 in Hybrid mode (Both Online and Offline Mode). Day 1: We have invited the resource person Dr. Sharmila. N, Assistant Professor cum Innovation Ambassador, VIT, Vellore campus to deliver her expert talk about the facts of start-up in healthcare management through Online mode. The resource person also demonstrated her journey in developing the medical device and appliances which is useful for the medical management. She was also more interactive with students and given some tips to think out of box to have good sustainable products in the market. Followed by her expert talk and demonstration of their lab products, the next resource persons Dr. Jagadeesan. V, Founder Director and Dr. Kalpana. J, Co-Founder Director, JK Physio & Rehab Clinics, Chennai have delivered hands on training about the start-up and entrepreneurship in healthcare set-up. They both shared their perspective of Physiotherapy practice and successful development of business model in the healthcare field. Before the session, the resource persons were honored by the Dr. Hikku. G, Vice- President and Ms. K.C. Gayathri, Convener of IIC, CARE. Day 2: The resource person Mr. H. Mohamed Rizwan Incubation Manager Deshpande Startup's given an expert talk on the topic “Think 101" through online platform. He had shared his experience in developing equipment’s and successful incubation center for many projects related to healthcare management. He has given some activities about Innovative ideas among group of students and discussed with group with some suggestions. He also motivated the students to critically think about the important needs of society and how to rectify with the combination of device and manpower in health related problems. Followed by his session, Ms. Ishwarya Vardhini. C Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE. Founder Innovotech Health Care delivered her talk about the “Unboxing Innovation” and shared her experience in start-up of Innovotech Health Care and their products utilization in the Society. Day 3: First session for the Day – 3 was started by Dr. Lokesh Arunagiri, Lead Physiotherapist & Founder of Karlos Sports Science Physical Therapy, Chennai. He has given a detailed demonstration of how the technology helps and utilized in the healthcare management. He also talked about the artificial intelligence utilized in the Sports injury management and evaluation. Dr. Pradeepa. K, Founder, Physkraft Specialty Clinic, Chennai followed her talk about the appliances used in rehabilitation of diabetic ulcer foot and paralyzed or weaker muscles during ambulation. End of the session, Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Convener, IIC, CARE and Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE delivered the vote of thanks to the resource person and participants.

Apr 19, 2023

World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day was celebrated by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 18th April 2023. There were various events namely Photography, Soap carving, Cook without fire and Rangoli with natural resources conducted in relation to the theme of this day “Heritage Changes” at third floor, college block, common labs 4 and 6. This event was organized with an objective of spreading the knowledge of history and culture across the Globe. Students were encouraged to participate in different events in order to exhibit their hidden talents and to portrait their ideas in relation to World Heritage day. Students of various departments of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, namely School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy, College of Nursing, School of Architecture, School of Law participated in all the events. A Total of 300 students from these departments participated in the events. About 15 teams participated in the rangoli competition and showcased the beauty of Indian Heritage using different natural resources like rice, grains,nuts, leaves and flowers. Seven teams participated in the soap carving competition and made wonderful carvings to depict the beauty of Indian monuments. The highlight of the event was cooking without fire, in which 35 teams from all the departments participated and showcased their delicacies. This competition resulted in scrumptious and quick recipes that attracted much audience. Faculty members of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences took active participation in coordinating the events. All the events were judged by two different judges invited from the various departments of constituent colleges of CARE. First and second prizes were given to the winners and runners of all the events by the judges. E-certificates were given to all the participants. This program was organized by Dr.R.Mythreyi, Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Dr.AL.Akilandeswari, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Apr 18, 2023

Clinical Decision Making in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Clinical Decision Making in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy practice” on Saturday (15/04/2023), 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Demo Hall 13, Ground Floor, College Block. Students from BPT VIII and VI semester attended the guest lecture. Ms. C. Ishwarya Vardhini, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Dr. N. Venkatesh, M.PT (Cardio), MSc (FERN), PhD, Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai is the resource persons for this session. Initially, Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE felicitated the guest speakers with the memento. The guest lecture session went for 2.5 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an active interactive session with audiences. The resource person provided a complete concept of evaluation, Clinical decision making in application of intervention techniques in various Cardiorespiratory conditions. He also shared his expert knowledge and explained with some case scenario that they have handled in the OPD. He also stated the importance of thorough evaluation of patient in Multi-modal domain and identifying the problems in the aspect of medical, Social and psychological areas followed by decision on proper implications of neurological intervention techniques for the neurological cases. Ms. C. Ishwarya Vardhini, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE thanked the resource person for his valuable knowledge sharing and students who have interacted and actively participated in the session.

Speaker:

Dr. Venkatesh. N, M.PT (Cardio), MSc (FERN), PhD, Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai.

Apr 15, 2023

Managing Intellectual property: How publishing works?

The event started with welcome address and introductory speech by Mr. Venkatesan A, Associate professor and HOD of Medical Surgical Nursing, Chettinad College of Nursing. The sessions started with the presentation by Prof. Dr. Balasubramanian. T Additional Registrar and Dean, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Maduravoil, Chennai. Session one dealt about How to be a legitimate Publisher? Creating ISBN and License, in this how to choose the ideal title and creation of Blue print, uses of various software explained in detail. Types of image format, structured and unstructured format content like XML, DITA, markdown, and E-book formats like PDF, EPUB, Azw4, Mobi were listed and how to convert the file with Calibre demonstrated in online. Designing the cover page for the book with Adobe photoshop, GIMP, Coral draw, PPT, MS-Word were enumerated. How to create the ISBN in the website called inflibnet.ac.in were explained step by step. Session two dealt about what is royalty, how to be vigilant, and publication pathway explained in details about to be author and independent publisher and being a author with the publisher. Session three dealt about how to be an Amazon book seller, developing App and substantially in this how to Upload and Publish in the Google, Amazon, open library, scribed were explained in depth. Finally speaker explained about the other internet resource materials and tools which enhance the writing skills. Feedback session held at the end of the programme in which participants expressed that the session gave excellent experience to them and similar programme they would like to have in future. The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Sofia Macdaline. J.N, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, CCN, CARE.

Speaker:

Prof. Dr. Balasubramanian. T Additional Registrar and Dean, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Maduravoil, Chennai.

Apr 12, 2023

Value-Added Courses - Sports Massage & Ayurveda

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a VALUE-ADDED COURSE SPORTS MASSAGE & AYURVEDIC MASSAGE for an undergraduate student from 10/04.2023 to 21/04/2023 in Demo Hall 3, 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM and the event is moderated by K.C. GAYATHRI, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam. Mr. Praveen Kumar. K B.P.E.S, Certified in Sports & Ayurvedic massage, National sports camper, PK Rehabs, Chennai and Ms. Subharani Perumal., M.Sc, Senior nutritionist VLCC, Chennai were resource person for the value added course. Sports massage, on the other hand, is a targeted massage approach that focuses on specific areas of the body that need healing or relief. Deep tissue massage is often administered as a full body massage, rather than focusing on a specific area of the body. Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. Soft tissue is the connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartilage; it includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and unsheathes the other soft tissues). Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. The application of sports massage, before and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury. In Ayurveda, the five elements that are found in all living things—space, air, fire, water, and earth—are considered the building blocks of life. These combine to create three mind-body principles, known as doshas, within the body: Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Everyone inherits a unique mix of the three doshas, although one is usually more dominant. Ayurvedic practices balance the doshas to govern one’s physical and emotional health. Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child, and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better. Students had good exposure to the basics of sports massage, ayurvedic massage, and nutritional concepts.

Speaker:

1. Mr. Praveen Kumar. K B.P.E.S Certified in Sports & Ayurvedic massage National sports camper, PK Rehabs, Chennai 2. Ms. Subharani Perumal., M.Sc. Senior nutritionist VLCC, Chennai.

Apr 10, 2023

Recent Advances in 'Smart' Drug Delivery Systems

On April 5th, 2023, the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized a National seminar on "Recent Advances in 'Smart' Drug Delivery Systems". The aim of the seminar was to provide a platform for students, researchers, and faculty members to exchange ideas and knowledge about smart drug delivery systems. The seminar was attended by over 280 participants including students, faculty members from various universities, and industry professionals. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. R. Sridhar, Vice Chancellor of CARE, and Dr. K. Lakshmi, Dean of the CSPS. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. K. Lakshmi. The seminar featured talks by three distinguished resource persons, including Dr. K. Ruckmani, Professor and Director of the Centre for Nanobio Translational Research at Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Trichy; Dr. Prakash Muthudoss, Founder & Director of A2Z 4.0 Research & Analytics Pvt. Ltd., Chennai; and Dr. K. Venkateshwaran, Professor of the Department of Pharmaceutics at S. A. Raja Pharmacy College Tirunelveli. The seminar focused on the development of advanced drug delivery systems that can respond to different stimuli to deliver drugs more effectively and efficiently. The afternoon session included 46 e-poster presentations, which were judged by Dr. S. Subramanian, Professor of PSG College of Pharmacy and Dr. V.V. Venkatachalam, Associate Professor of Annamalai University. The best poster presenters were awarded with momentos and certificates during the Valedictory function. The valedictory address was delivered by Dr. AL. Akilandeswari, Associate Professor of CSPS and the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. S. Brito Raj, Professor of CSPS. The event was organized and coordinated by Dr. S. Brito Raj. The seminar provided an excellent platform for participants to learn about the latest advancements in smart drug delivery systems and also it create a professional network with other researchers and professionals.

Apr 05, 2023

Outreach Activity - Autism Awareness Camp

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and Kids Care Rehab center conducted an outreach health awareness camp with 2 nd year BPT Students of 30 members, on behalf of “WORLD AUSTISM DAY” celebrated on 2ND APRIL every year, for all age groups. Moderator by MS.K.C. GAYATHRI., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, On the 1st of April 2023, Chettinad school of physiotherapy and kids care rehab center, and physiotherapy center, Tamil Nadu, organized an autism awareness camp in New no 52/2 old no 97Gowdia Mutt Road, Land Mark: Near Gowdia Bus Stop, Roya pettah, Chennai The awareness camp is aimed to create awareness among the parents with the kids. Importance of early identification, society, peer group mingling, and one-day play therapy to the kid. Director, Dr. Radha Balachandar, Ph.D., MPT (ped) gave a brief explanation about autism and the day celebration regarding the importance of autism day The kids were assessed manually and treated by therapeutic exercise. This year the theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2023 is "Transforming the narrative: Contributions at home, at work, in the arts, and in policymaking." Outreach is also one of the parts of the studying activity. Students had good exposure and learned how to take care of the kids from the assessment to physiotherapy treatment. Parents and therapist had an interactive session, the patient have valuable ideas, and get clarification regarding their doubts.

Apr 01, 2023

National Level Conference “She Physio 2 2023”

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE jointly with Indian Association for Physiotherapist – Women cell (IAP-WC) organized the National level Conference “She Physio 2 2023” on 19 March 2023, Venue: Mini Auditorium. The registration for the conference started around 08:30 am and the Inaugural function was started at 09: 00 AM, Ms. Jananie. D, Secretary, IAP – WC, Tamil Nadu branch welcomed the audience and delivered a talk about the She Physio 2 conference events and objective of this conference. The Chief Guest …………. delivered a talk about the importance of Physiotherapy in society and its importance in health wellbeing and wishes the organizer for the success of the conference. The scientific session started around 09:45 am with the plenary lecture from Dr. Sampoorna, MPT (OBG), OVA Womens Health center, Coimbatore and Dr. Smaranika Das, MPT (Ortho), Co-Founder, Curamos Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. The plenary session was very interactive and audience clarified their doubts after the plenary session. As the continuation, the Conclave was conducted by the experts about the “Significance of specialties in Physiotherapy field”. The experts from various specialties of Physiotherapy field explored their importance in healthcare and its contribution towards healthy society. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the Evidence based physiotherapy intervention. After the experts talk, quiz competition was conducted between the teams and students also participated in many rounds of quiz competition and winners are honoured at the valedictory function. After the lunch break, the second conclave was conducted with the theme of “Future of Physiotherapy – Fellow experts perspectives”. The experts discussed about the future perspectives, setting for young buddies and achievements in the field through their experience and professional journey. The Valedictory function was started after the 2nd conclave and Mr. Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director & CEO, Tamil Nadu Start up and Innovation Mission, Government of Tamil Nadu was the Guest of Honour who have highlighted about the funding and clinical registration for Physiotherapist and spoke about the innovation needs in Physiotherapy and Healthcare. The Chief Guest honoured the resource person and student winner for quiz competition, paper and Poster presentation conducted parallel. The Organizer thanked the chief guest and the audience for their valuable presence and knowledge sharing in this conference. The participants have learned the professional updates and developed the practice skill development through the sharing knowledge platform in this She Physio 2 conference

Mar 19, 2023

World Consumer Rights Day

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Celebrated ‘World Consumer Rights Day’ on March 18th 2023 in the Theme ‘"Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transitions.". The event was held in the Lecturer Hall 4, College Block and was attended by students and faculty members. The event aimed to raise awareness about the role of consumers in clean energy transitions and promote sustainable energy consumption habits. Various events like Directors Cut, Meme corner and Chet Pharm EdX are conducted oriented to the Theme. The event was began with the ‘CHET PHARM EDX’, where students gave speeches on topics related to clean energy transitions and consumer empowerment, such as the importance of energy-efficient appliances, and the responsibilities of countries in providing sustainable energy solutions. The speeches were informative and thought-provoking. Next, we had a ‘MEME CORNER’ where students could create and share memes related to clean energy transitions and sustainable energy consumption habits. The meme corner was a fun and interactive way to engage with attendees and promote sustainable energy practices in a light-hearted way. Following the meme corner, we had ‘DIRECTOR’S CUT’ i.e., screening of Short Film that highlighted the benefits of clean energy and the negative impacts of fossil fuels on the environment. The film showcased how individuals can make a difference by choosing clean energy sources and reducing their energy consumption. The screening was followed by a discussion led by Judges, where attendees shared their thoughts and ideas on how to make the transition to clean energy. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences addressed the gatherings about the significance of consumer’s rights in a world where clean energy transitions are becoming increasingly important. She also add a note on right to access safe and reliable products and services, and clean energy is no exception. The judges of various events distributed the Prizes for the events winner with certificates and medals. About 161 B.Pharm students from first to third year participated in this events. The event was organised and coordinated by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, Assistant Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mar 18, 2023

One Day Hands on Workshop on Molecular Docking

A one day Hands on workshop on molecular docking was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences for final year B.Pharm students. The workshop covered the theory and practical aspects of using computational methods to predict the binding affinity between the ligand and the target protein. Dr.B.Premkumar, Professor and Head of Department of Pharmacology, KK College of Pharmacy was invited as a resource person for the workshop. He gave an overview on the basics of proteins and ligands and their preparation for molecular docking. The docking scoring functions and their role in binding affinity were covered during the session. Hands on training were given on the Autodock and Easydock softwares. The results of docking studies were visualized using Biovia discovery studio. The workshop struck the perfect balance between informative and interactive components. This workshop has broadened the understanding of concepts and principles in the field of molecular docking. This workshop has given confidence among the participants to use these tools for their drug discovery research. The workshop was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE.

Mar 18, 2023

Assessment of Cognitive-Perceptual functions and Sensation

A Guest Lecture on topic “Assessment of Cognitive-Perceptual functions and Sensation” for the BOT I year students on 18/03/2023. Dr.Pankaj Kumar moderated the session as host. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c welcomed participants, and resource person. Guest Lecture covered broader aspect of understanding occupational therapy foundational skills on assessing Cognitive-Perceptual functions and Sensation, role of these skills in day to day life, impacts of neurological condtions at various stage of life on these skills, role of multi-disciplinary team in management such conditions. Also discussed various intervention strategies to develop sensation & cognitive perceptual functions. Participants were interactive and asked question regarding topic. All queries were answered by resource person. Guest lecture was summarized and Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c thanked to management CARE, VC, Registrar, Technical team, and other all staffs involved, resource person and participants. At end Resource persons expressed his thanks to Management of CARE, Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c, Participants, and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy first year students were benefitted from guest lecturer and understood various skills on assessing sensation and cognitive-perceptual functions.

Mar 18, 2023

Guest Lecture - Digital Technology Report

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with the Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), CARE jointly organized a Guest lecture on “Advanced Digital Technology in Patient Care” on Tuesday (07/03/2023), 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM at Exercise therapy lab, First Floor, College Block. Students from BPT VIII and VI semester and MPT IV semester attended the guest lecture. Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE and member of IIC, CARE moderated the session. Ms. K. Gayathri, MPT (Ortho), Therapist – Clinical Engagement, TNQ Ingage Technologies LLP, Chennai is the resource person for this session. Initially, Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE felicitated the guest speaker and delivered about the importance of innovative digital technology in the health care sector. The guest lecture session went for 2 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an active interactive session with audiences. The resource person provided a complete concept of application of special digital technology techniques in various neurological rehabilitation. This VR box was developed with the 8 components of gaming activities which training the repetition, concise movement, memory and other cognitive domain. She also demonstrated about the Virtual Rehabilitation device in training the gait and balance of the patients. Ms. K. C. Gayathari, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE thanked the resource person for her valuable knowledge sharing and students who have interacted and actively participated in the session.

Mar 07, 2023

National Pharmacy Education Day

Pharmacy Education Day was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 6th March 2023. Prof. M. L. Schroff is recognized as the Father of Pharmacy Education in India, he certainly remains an ideal to all pharmacists working in this country irrespective of their branches and diversity of duties. Slowly, pharmacy education sprung up in different places and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has decided to recognize the contribution of Prof. Mahadeva Lal Schroff for establishing Pharmacy Education in India by declaring his 'Birth Anniversary' as "National Pharmacy Education Day". The B.Pharm students must stay informed about new drugs and treatments, emerging health issues, and changes in healthcare laws and regulations. This requires ongoing education and training to maintain our knowledge and skills. To promote these skills three different events were organized namely Model making, Skit and Group discussions on the identified topics such as Drug safety, Pharmacy Waste Management, Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Industry and the Intriguing Future of Pharmacoepidemiology. The program started with the welcome address by Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics. The events were judged by Dr.Aarthi, Professor of Anatomy, Dr.Thanalakshmi, Professor of Physiology, Dr.K.Loganathan, Professor of English and Dr.S.Uma Maheswari, Professor of Pharmacology. All the winners and runners were awarded with a prize and certificate. The extremely illustrious program hosted by the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE was marked with 200 attendees. This program was organized by Dr. .Deevan Paul, Associate Professor and Mr.K.S.Bharath, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of research and Education, Chennai.

Mar 06, 2023

Outreach Programme - Rural Health Camp

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the rural health camp as Out-reached activity with Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda charitable clinic, Visit on 05/03/2023 (Sunday) in NADUPALANI, Kanchipuram district, Chennai -624601. Ms. Gayathri. K.C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai and 3rd year students LAVANYA, KAVIARASI, SANJANA attended the rural health general camp. The rural camp was combined with a general physician, ophthalmologist, gynaecologist, radiologist, cardiologist, physiotherapist, and yoga therapist Dr. Shiva Subramanian MBBS, MD. The medical convenor of Sri Ganapathi sachidananda charitable clinic gave a brief introduction to the rural health camp and its importance. Camp started in the morning at 8.30 am, gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 150 patients. In the Rural health camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the rural health camp. Patients with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, osteoarthritis, and general exercise. Important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Mar 05, 2023

National Level Workshop on Pilates Training

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National level workshop on Pilates training for Post graduate and Under graduate students of Physiotherapy. Organizing committee given warm welcome for Resource Person Mrs. S.R Karthika, Tutor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai. Then, the session started with 1 hr theory class. In this session, he covered Introduction of Pilates training, Philosophy, Types of Pilates and Pilates terminologies. Session had 20 minutes of tea break. After the tea break, practical session started, which consists of Classical Pilates, Mat Pilates Contemporary Pilates, Reformer Pilates and clinical Pilates. Students learnt different Pilates language such as Imprint position, lateral breathing, lengthen and neutral pelvis and their application part. They also explored in usage of different instruments and core muscle exercise in Pilates training. Finally, all the students were satisfied with her session. Mrs. S.R Karthika asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session. Finally, Faculties from CSP Felicitated the resource person with Appreciation certificate. At the end of the session group photo taken with resource person.

Mar 04, 2023

Intergeneration Sports event

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with Physkraft, DIGINITY FOUNDATION (NGO) & Patrician College of Arts & Science organized the Out-reached activity “Intergeneration Sports event” on 25-02-2023 in Patrician College of Arts & Science, Railway Station, 3, Canal Bank Road, Gandhi Nagar, Behind Kotturpuram, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020. On the behalf of INTERGENERATION SPORTS, Ms. Gayathri. K.C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam and Ms. Pradeepa, senior physiotherapist, physkraft with the UG final year students 4 members and with one PG student coordinated the event as a Physiotherapy Volunteer Team for the Sports management. On 25/2/2023, Around 08:00 AM the Program started with the chief guest Dr. J Radhakrishnan IAS officer speech, the sports events were started between the geriatric aged people and college students. Outdoor Events like Volleyball, Tennikoit, Tennis, Balloon Gaming, Slow Walking. Indoor events like Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom. Students monitor and give instruction to the elderly people to play without any injury. Elderly people participate in the event with full of enjoyment. Students had particularly good exposure to the on-field injury and first-aid and treatment for sports injury in geriatric patients. The camp was ended with thanking ceremonies.

Feb 25, 2023

Guest Lecture - “Kinematics and Kinetics of Hip Complex”

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Kinematics and Kinetics of Hip Complex” on Wednesday (22/02/2023), 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Demo Hall 03, First Floor, College Block. Students from BPT IV semester attended the guest lecture. Dr. P. Senthil, Professor/ Dean i/c, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Ms. Anupriya Ramesh, PT, Founder, Physio educator, Chennai is the resource person for this session. Initially, Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education felicitated the guest speakers with the appreciation certificate. The guest lecture session went for 3 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an active interactive session with audiences. The resource person provided a complete concept of biomechanics of hip complex and pathomechanics in abnormal conditions. She also shared his expert knowledge and explained with some case scenario how the hip joint will change its movement pattern and how it can be corrected by Physiotherapy Intervention. At the end of the session, students interacted with their dobts and resource person explained very clearly. Dr. P. Senthil, Professor, CSPT, CARE thanked the resource person for her valuable knowledge sharing and students who have interacted and actively participated in the session.

Feb 22, 2023

Outreach Programme - Geriatric Well Being

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Chennai organized a Physiotherapy outreach programme on 18.02.2023 from 09:30 AM to 12.30PM, at St.John de britto home for aged women, Kovalam ,on the theme “Geriatric well-being”. Most of the geriatric people had musculoskeletal problems in neck , shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper and lower back, hip, knee, and ankle. We did assessment and gave them awareness about the normal Posture alignment with simple stretching and active exercises. We also demonstrated exercises for fall prevention and a group session showing various active exercises that can be done on daily basis.All of them cooperated very well and performed at ease. Dr.Ishwarya vardhini c, Assistant professor, School of physiotherapy along with 10 students from BPT 4th Year were participated in this programme. We extend our thanks to the Mother sebasty, sis.Kalpana From St.John de britto home for aged women for helping us to carry our programme effectively.

Feb 18, 2023

Outreach Programme – “Joy of Giving”

An Out reach Program on “Joy of Giving” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at ‘New Hope New Life Home’ located at Perumbakkam, Chennai. The joy of giving is the feeling of happiness and fulfillment that comes from sharing one’s resources with others without expecting anything in return. It is the selfless act that brings joy not only to the person who receives the gift but also to the giver. The Joy of giving can have physical and mental health benefits, including lower levels of stress, increased happiness and life satisfaction and even a longer lifespan. B.Pharm final year students experienced this joy of giving by sharing gifts to children and elder people residing at home. Student organizers managed to collect money from first to final year batches and distribute gifts such as water bottle and stationary pouches to 100 children and bedsheets for the elder residents. They also conducted fun filled games for the children. This activity has provided a sense of purpose, meaning of life, strengthens social connections and promotes gratitude and empathy. This event was organised as ‘Teaching charity’ is a great way to nuture the students’ natural tendency to help and to foster a strong, lasting sense of caring in children. Being charitable not only benefits those in need, but it also offers a range of physical, mental and emotional benefits for the giver. Charitable giving boosts students’ confidence, health and happiness. Students shared their experience on ‘Joy of giving’ with other batches. This event has served to foster a healthy sense of compassion and responsibility for others. Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice coordinated the event. Students are thankful to the management for the transport support. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organized the event.

Feb 18, 2023

Entry-Level Exam for Higher Studies & Job Placement in Abroad

A Career Guidance Program was conducted on 17-02-2023 (09.30 A.M TO 12.30 P.M) which is titled as “Entry level exam for higher studies & Job placement in Abroad”. Dr. P. Senthil, Professor/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE moderated and welcomed the resource person and participants for this session. The BPT final and third year students, MPT final year students from Physiotherapy were participated. Mr. Sriram. S, Assistant Manager, TJPRC Pvt Ltd was invited to give outlook about the Transtellar Consultant to the audience. The resource Person Mrs. Vijayalakshmi. R, BSc., BEd., M.A., M.B.A Senior Manager, IELTS Trainer and Overseas education and Placement consultant, TJPRC Pvt., Ltd., Chennai started the first session and briefed about the various opportunities to do higher studies for the Healthcare Science students. In the next session, she explained with the detail about the application process and interview schedule for the European countries, and Germany and how to apply for both higher studies and job placement process in each country. Many students interacted with the resource persons at the end of the session about the processing charges, University details offering their higher education. Interested students were identified and given group counseling for the soft skill and preliminary exam preparation process too.

Feb 17, 2023

Workshop in Strength and Conditioning

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) along with PHYSKRAFT organized a 2 days WORKSHOP on “STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING” for Undergraduate final year, third year and Postgraduate students in EXERCISE THERAPY LAB on 10/2/2023 and 11/2/2023 from 10.00 AM to 4.30 PM. Moderator by K.C. Gayathri Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam. Initially, the hands on training resource person was felicitated by Dr. Sanjay Andrew, HOD, Department of Physiology, CHRI, CARE and given a talk about role of Physiotherapist in conditioning exercise and healthy life of people. Workshop conducted by the resource person MS. DEVIMEENA SUNDARAM, Graduate sports physiology, CSCS- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA. Strength and Conditioning training involve a wide range of exercises developed to build a variety of skills with a focus on mind, mobility, stability, strength, endurance, power, speed, agility, and performance. Not only for the sports person, fitness, body building. Students also need the strength and condition, which helps in maintaining their posture, improve the concentration in studies.

Feb 10, 2023

Career Development Program

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) organized a Career Development program for IELTS general training from the Trans stellar, Chennai with the guidance of R.Vijayalakshmi, Senior Manager, Trans Stellar Journal Publication and Research Consultancy Pvt. Ltd, Chennai. The main aim of the guest lecture was to create awareness among the B. Pharm students about the higher studies opportunities provided by the reputed foreign universities for the Indian students. At the outset, Dr.V.Gnanavel, Associate Professor of CSPS, gave an introductory speech about Mrs. R. Vijayalakshmi and welcome the resource persons from Interstellar Institute, Chennai. Mrs.Vijayalakshmi.R gave guidance and information regarding International English Language Testing System, its preparation and exam formats. She explained in brief about the four sections (Listening, matching, diagrammatic representation or pie charts, summary) in IELTS exam. The lecture was further proceeded with briefing the academic IELTS, higher studies and job opportunities for B. Pharm graduates in countries like Australia, Canada, UK and USA. The resource person also detailed about the accommodations, package and scope for pharmacist and all other health care professions in Australia. The queries and doubts of the students about abroad education were made clear. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Ms.Fathima Saleena, first year B.Pharm student of CSPS. The organizers are thankful to Mr.Sriram, Marketing Manager of Trans stellar for initiating this program. Studying abroad is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also required careful planning and preparation. This program was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of CSPS to provide professional guidance to study abroad aspirants.

Feb 08, 2023

Outreach Programme – “Awareness on Cancer”

An Out reach Program was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kelambakkam Government School, Chennai. The purpose of the outreach program was to create awareness on cancer. Cancer awareness is an important issue and educating school students on this topic can help them understand the risks associated with cancer. Third year B.Pharm students gave an overview on the prevalence of cancer and its impact on society. B.Pharm students enacted a play in tamil language to make them understand the impact of cancer in a family. School children were inspired by the drama and in turn appreciated the efforts made by our students. The awareness on cancer was provided to facilitate the age appropriate informations regarding cancer through posters, infographics and demonstrations. The discussions were made on the ways to prevent cancer such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and avoiding tobacco and alcohol. Students were also educated on the importance of regular check ups and cancer screenings that can help in detecting the cancer at an early stage when it is most treatable.The objective of this initiative is to join hands and fence the society against the damage of cancer. Our efforts through this out reach program are to focus on increasing literacy on prevention of cancer. School children were emphasized on following aspects such as to avoid high fat and rich foods, to eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, to exercise regularly to stay healthy, to avoid exposure to pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals, and also to avoid direct sunlight in summers and to follow periodic self examination. B.Pharm students also conducted few fun filled games and gave some memorable gifts to the winners. Dr.V.Gnanavel, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice coordinated the out reach activity. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organized the event.

Feb 06, 2023

Principles and Practice of Selecting Neurological Approaches

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SELECTING NEUROLOGICAL APPROACHES” on Saturday (04/02/2023), 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Demo Hall 13, Ground Floor, College Block. Students from BPT VIII and VI semester and MPT IV semester attended the guest lecture. Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Dr. A. Kumersan., MPT (NEURO), PhD, Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy,SIMATS, Chennai is the resource persons for this session. Initially, Dr. P. Senthil, Dean incharge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE felicitated the guest speakers with the memento. The guest lecture session went for 2 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an active interactive session with audiences. The resource person provided a complete concept of application of special intervention techniques in various neurological conditions. He also shared his expert knowledge and explained with some case scenario that they have handled in the OPD. He also stated the importance of thorough evaluation of patient in Multi-modal domain and identifying the problems in the aspect of medical, Social and psychological areas followed by decision on proper implications of neurological intervention techniques for the neurological cases. Ms. K. C. Gayathari, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE thanked the resource person for his valuable knowledge sharing and students who have interacted and actively participated in the session.

Feb 04, 2023

One Week Special Soft Skill Training by NPTEL

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized a one week special soft skill training for Final and Prefinal year students from 23rd to 27th January 2023. The training was provided by NPTEL Insdutry Associate (NIA) Team of NPTEL, IIT-Madras, Chennai. This special training is being offered by the NPTEL team only to the institutes enrolled as Local Chapter. During this one week training, students were trained with personal attributes that enables individuals to interact effectively with others in the workplace and in life. Students were trained on various aspects such as oral communication skills, writing skills, resume building, importance of presenting oneself and interview skills, importance of social networking in context of job opportunities. Forty B.Pharm students were instructed to register for the training program in the link provided by NPTEL team. Students were made to attend the training by virtual mode at Demo Hall 14, college block. The queries raised by students during the training were clarified effectively by the team. After the completion of 6 days of training, students were grouped for the mock interview and the same was conducted on 18th February 2023. Each group consisting of 6 students were assigned to a trainer and a link for joining the session was shared by NPTEL team. Each student experienced the mock interview session conducted by the assigned trainer through google meet at a given time slot of 30 minutes. This unique support rendered by the NPTEL team can help our students to succeed in academic and professional endeavors. The faculty and students of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences thank the NPTEL team for this wonderful opportunity provided for our B.Pharm students. Ms.Shyamala, Co-ordinator, NPTEL and Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organised the training program. Dr.S.Brito Raj, Professor of Department of Pharmaceutics coordinated the event.

Jan 23, 2023

South West Zone Athletics Championships 2022-2023

The TamilNadu Physical Education Sports University officially organized the SOUTH WEST ZONE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022-2023 from 09/01/2023 – 12/01/2023, at The Tamil Nadu Physical Education Sports University, Chennai. Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE is a Physiotherapy partner for SOUTH WEST ZONE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022-2023 Chennai event. 16 students (UG) were accompanied by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor and Mr. T. Alagappan, Assistant Professor for the 4 days event. Players from various states were participated the Warm up session given by us every day. Warm up session included neck movement, shoulder movement, Bicep stretch, Triceps stretch, Hamstring stretch, quadriceps stretch and Calf Stretch. On the Inauguration day, Hon’ble Thiru. Udayanidhi stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Govt of Tamil Nadu officially inaugurated the event. Then, preliminary rounds have been started for male and female category from various athletic games such as Relay race, High jump, Long jump, Pole Vault, Shot put, and Javelin throw. As a physio, our work was treating the various injury with limited available resources such as ice pack, evaporating spray and tape for the whole 4 days. Students have learned different types of injuries and their physiotherapy management during this event. Dr. M. Sundar, Vice Chancellor, The TamilNadu Physical Education Sports University Dr R. Rama Krishnan, Registrar, The TamilNadu Physical Education Sports University and Dr. P. Rajini kumar, Sports secretary, The TamilNadu Physical Education Sports University were distributed the prizes for the winners. Dr. Murugu Valavan, Orthopaedic surgeon, Health Centre, The TamilNadu Physical Education Sports University is a guided us the entire session.

Jan 09, 2023

FDP on Recent trends in Healthcare Research

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) organized 2 days of Faculty Development Program on the theme of “Recent trends in Healthcare Research” on 26-12-2022 and 27-12-2022 in Zoom Platform. The objective of the workshop was to enable the participants to understand basic research methods and validity and reliability of health care research, develop systematic research report, understand the importance of grading the quality of health care interventions, write a systematic review report using appropriate guidelines and perform referencing work using appropriate reference manager. This FDP empowered the participants to identify appropriate funding opportunities for health care research and to recognize the importance of biostatistics in health care research. Inaugural address given by Dr. Senthil.P, Dean, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Felicitated the resource persons of FDP. In his address, he covered the importance of FDP and Research for teaching staff which will make the faculty to understand the subject in a better manner and he asked all the faculty to use the latest research concepts in their research work.

Dec 26, 2022

Regional CME on Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the Regional CME summit on the theme of “Human Anatomy and Physiology”, 17/12/2022 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm in Demo Hall 13, College block. The exceedingly interactive and informative sessions were aimed at providing the participants with the much-needed insight about the Human Anatomy and Physiology of Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, surface landmarks, exercise and health benefits and its application in the field of Physiotherapy. The inaugural session begun with welcome address by Dr. Senthil.P, Dean i/c, CSP. He extended his warm welcome to all the participants and greeted all the eminent speakers, and faculty members. The session further proceeded with the talk of Prof. Haribabu. M M.Sc (Anatomy) Associate Professor and HOD., Department of Anatomy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences (Govt. of Puducherry Institution), Puducherry and his talk on Musculoskeletal and Integumentary System of Human Body – An Overview. He has given the detail about the human anatomy of musculoskeletal system and its applied part from 9.30 to 10.30 am. The session was further addressed by Dr.R.Srihari BPT. M.Sc PhD CHRM Asst. professor in Physiology Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Chennai with the topic on Nerve and Muscle Physiology – An Overview. He has discussed about the neuromuscular physiology and the importance of physiotherapy role in acute and chronic neuromuscular injuries. The next session was further eloborated by Dr. S. Manickam Ph.D Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, CHRI with the topic on Surface landmarks of Upper and Lower Limbs. His speech on surface landmarks of upper and lower extremities and its importance in healthcare practice. The post lunch session was further addressed by Ms. Kavitha. K M.SC, (Ph.D), Tutor, Department of Physiology, CHRI in the title of Exercise and Musculoskeletal Health. She has given brief lecture on Exercise and health importance of musculoskeletal system. The audience also clarified their doubts through the Q&A session went on well with the interactive between the student and Speakers. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE).

Dec 17, 2022

Meditation – Value added program

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) with joint collaboration of Heartfulness Academy organized the value added program “Meditation” from 15-12-2022, Demo Hall 13, College Block. Heartfulness is the simple meditation technique that connects everyone with the light and love in the heart. The resource person for these meditation program is Sister. Hemalatha and Sister. Sivashankari, Program coordinator, Heartfulness Academy, Chennai. The trainers of Heartfulness Academy trained our first year BPT students (2022-23 batch) on the daily practices that helps in awakening one’s potential for 30 hours of demonstration sessions. A three days induction program was offered on the concept of “From Stress to Self -Realization” by the trainers of Heartfulness Academy. Later, the students were introduced with four components of daily practices such as Relaxation, Meditation, Cleaning and Inner Connect. Our students experienced the benefits of yogic transmission in the guided sessions with the trainers. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean of School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) coordinated this meditation program.

Speaker:

Sister. Hemalatha and Sister. Sivashankari, Program coordinator, Heartfulness Academy, Chennai

Dec 15, 2022

CHRI Central Library – Foundation Course: Demonstrate Ability for Accessing Online Resources

As a part of Curriculum NMC (National Medical Commission), CHRI organizes foundation course session on Demonstrate Ability for Accessing online Resources, It is important, to organize such programmes for fresher’s, to introduce about library resources (Print & Electronic) , services, techniques to access the resources , familiarize the users with library resources (Print & Electronic) and thereby increase the utilization of library resources (Print & Electronic) /services. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute – Foundation Course: Demonstrate Ability for accessing online Resources for First year MBBS Students 2022-23 Batch dated: 25/11/2022. There are 225 students participated.

Nov 25, 2022

Commemorative Day Celebration - Rangoli & Drawing Competition

Chettinad School of physiotherapy organized a Rangoli & Drawing Competition. It was conducted on 25-11-2022 (02.00 P.M TO 04.00 P.M) on behalf of “International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this event. The volunteers are from BPT II year students Krishna, Mehanath, Damodharan, Roshini, Melvin, Saadh, Shruthikaa, Gunal. Sandhiya coordinated and anchored the event. The Rangoli & drawing competitions are started around 2.00 p.m in demo hall 3 and demo hall 3 corridor. It took around 45 min to complete. Students from various Constitute College/School of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education have participated in the event. Dr.koyeli Girigoswani,Ph.D, Associate Professor, FAHS, CARE is the judge for the rangoli and drawing competition. She judged on the basis of design & theme, quality, clarity, creativity, presentation, color combination & the response of the participants to her questions. At last valedictory ceremony took place. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, CSPT felicitated the judge and they both distributed the prizes for the winners.

Nov 25, 2022

National Pharmacy Week Celebrations

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) has organized a one week National Pharmacy Week Celebrations from 21st to 25th November, 2022. The theme for the National Pharmacy Week was given as “Pharmacy of the World – India”. Various events like “One Word One Lakh”, “Fact or Myth”, “T-Shirt Painting”, “Find the Dupe” and “Cross Word Puzzle” were conducted as part of the celebrations from 21st November to 24th November, 2022. Students from the constituent colleges of CARE participated in the events. Dr.N.Deepa, Principal, Cheran’s College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore judged the first day events. A career Guidance session was organised on 25th November along with the Valedictory function. Mr.Karthick Raja, Team Lead and ICSR Processing Trainer, Accenture Solutions Private Limited, Chennai and Mr.P.Ponraj, Institution Business Manager, Abbott India Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai gave a road map on the career path after Pharmacy graduation. Mr.Karthick Raja explained the future prospects of graduates in Knowledge Processing Industry, which is an upcoming domain in Pharma and IT industries. They also distributed the prizes for the winners of all the events as a part of the valedictory function. All the prize winners were appreciated with a medal and a certificate. Dr.S.Brito Raj, Professor of Department of Pharmaceutics coordinated the first two days events namely One Word and One Lakh and Fact or Myth. Dr.P.Dhanalakshmi, Assistant Professor coordinated the third day event called T-Shirt Painting. Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy coordinated the forth day events namely find the dupe and cross word puzzle. The Career Guidance program and Valedictory function was coordinated by Dr.V.Gnanavel, Associate Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The National Pharmacy Week Celebrations was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Nov 21, 2022

National CME on Health and Wealth Care Management in Practice

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National CME on the theme of “Health and Wealth Care Management in Practice”19/11/2022 from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm through offline Mode. The exceedingly interactive and informative sessions were aimed at providing the participants with the much-needed insight about the Musculoskeletal and Sports problems and its application in the field of Physiotherapy. The inaugural session begun with welcome address by Dr. Senthil.P, Dean i/c, CSP. He extended his warm welcome to all the participants and greeted all the eminent speakers, and faculty members.The session further proceeded with the talk of Dr. S.S.Subramanian, M.P.T,PhD, Dean, Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai. He has given the detail about the health care prospective in Musculoskeletal injuries from 9.30 to 10.30 am.The session was further addressed by Dr.P.Nagaraj PhD, D.Sp.Med, Lead Consultant,Neuro science sports science Lifestyle medicine & rehabilitation specialist,Chennai. He has discussed the various types of sports injuries and the importance of physiotherapy role in acute and chronic sports injuries. The session further polished by Ms.Karthika MPT,COMPT, Physiotherapy Consultant, Lakshmi maternity Hospital, Chennai. Her speech on Pilates Basic Concepts and Exercise. She demonstrated the some Pilates exercise such as Breathing,Shoulder bridge preparation,Leg lifts,Toe taps,Side bend preparation,Sidekick,Side leg lifts, and Roll down.The session was further addressed by Mrs.Sakeena Banu, Branch Manager, SBI life insurance LTD, Chennai. She has given brief lecture on Income versus Inflation.The audience also clarified their doubts through the Q&A session went on well with the inactive between the student and Speakers. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.Subramanian.S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy.

Nov 19, 2022

Health camp - Aspire

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) organized a Physiotherapy Health Camp on 18/11/2022, 09:00 AM to 05: 00PM, Venue: Aspire Systems (India) Private Limited, Chennai. Ms. S. Swathi and Ms. Shazia Neelam. N, Research Scholars, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) coordinated the camp along with the 5 PG and 3 UG students. The camp started around 09:00 am with the welcome address given by the HR department of Aspire Systems Pvt Ltd, Chennai and Ms. Swathi. S, Research Scholar, CARE continued with the short presentation about the common muscle related problems for the seated job professionals and the importance of fitness and ergonomically good environment. After the presentation, volunteers split into 3 teams and assessed the IT professionals having musculoskeletal problems. This health camp focused on Musculoskeletal problems, Postural dysfunction among all the IT professionals of Aspire systems. Most of the employees are having musculoskeletal problems in neck & shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper and lower back, hip, knee, ankle problems. We have given them awareness about the normal Posture alignment with simple stretching and active exercises and some of the relaxation techniques which can be practiced intermittently in their work station itself. The camp extended till 05:00 PM and about 70 IT professionals benefitted from this health camp. Finally, Ms. Reshma. R, HR Manager, Aspire Systems Private Limited, Chennai thanked the Physiotherapy team for conducting this health awareness camp.

Nov 18, 2022

Commemorative Day Celebration - Science Exhibition on Innovative Ideas and Mind Game

Chettinad School of physiotherapy organized a science exhibition & mind game. It was conducted on 17-11-2022 (02.00 P.M TO 04.00 P.M) on behalf of “International student’s day celebrations 2022”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this event. Science exhibition is based on innovative ideas. New ideas are welcomed in this session. Students from various departments of CARE participated in this exhibition and presented their new innovative ideas on science. Dr. A.Ahamed Basha , Professor Of Physiology, President of Institution’s Innovative Council was the judge for this science exhibition. He judged based on idea & title, innovation, originality, visual and oral presentation. Students presented their innovative ideas to him and he raised some queries related to their ideas. Students answered to his queries. He selected First prize, second prize and third prize based on judging criteria. Followed by science exhibition, mind games were conducted. It comprises of 2 rounds – 1st round has cross word puzzle. Totally 16 teams were participated, each team has 2 members. 8 teams are filtered in the first round and moved to the 2nd round. Second round is a biology word search. Finally, 2 teams were selected for first and second prize. At the end, the valedictory ceremony took place. Dr.P. Senthil, Dean i/c of CSPT, CARE, felicitated the judge Dr. Ahamed Basha. Dr. Ahamed Basha, Dr.P. Senthil, Dean i/c of CSPT, CARE, Ms. S.Sujitha, event coordinator and Ms. K.C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE distributed the prizes to the winners and runners.

Nov 17, 2022

Health Awareness Camp

On the behalf of WORLD DIABETIC DAY 2022, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the HEALTH AWARENESS CAMP with the theme of “Education to Protect Tomorrow” on 15/11/2022 in Community Hall, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. The BPT final year students have participated in this awareness health camp and organized by Ms. Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai. Diabetic is one of the most common diseases and most people are affecting, Not only the geriatric population affecting in the days younger generation also affecting by this disease. Camp started at 09.30 am gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 40 patients. The health camp proceeded with the proper covid protocol. Students were posted in the registration department, and vitals were checked like Weight and BP. In the awareness health camp after registration, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Students explained the importance of exercise helps in maintaining blood sugar levels, foot care, self-care, and muscle fitness, to maintain the tired. Important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients, and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Nov 15, 2022

Central Library Book Exhibition – November 2022

CARE – Central Library organizes Book exhibition exclusively for First year MBBS students. There are 3400 + books displayed in exhibition, it covers various text and reference books of first year MBBS subjects recommended by the First year – Medical faculty and approved by Dean of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

Nov 14, 2022

Health Awareness Camp

On the behalf of World Pneumonia Day celebration, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI, CARE organized the Out-reached activity – Health Awareness Camp, on12/11/2022 jointly with Bee Physio Life and D3 disability Movement association in semenchery, Chennai. The total of 15 under graduate final year students and postgraduate students were participated in the camp. The camp was co-ordinated by the faculty team Ms. Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Dr.P.Senthil, DEAN I/C, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, and Dr, Malasree Jujjavarapu, Pulmonologist, Department of Respiratory Medicine CHRI and Dr. S. Sivabalan, Founder of BEE Health studio, Chennai. Camp started at 10.00 am with the inauguration, afterthe inauguration gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 50 patients. The health camp proceeded with the proper covid protocol. Students were posted in the registration department, and vitals were checked like Weight and BP. In the awareness health camp,after registration, patients consulted the pulmonologist, and students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the health awareness health camp, especially those physically challenged people. patients with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, wheezing problems, shoulder pain, osteoarthritis, and general exercise. Important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients, and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Nov 12, 2022

Guest Lecture - Inspiring Mind Empowering student to succeed in college life

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and Students Counselling Centre, CARE jointly organized a Guest lecture for the Undergraduate first-year students in Demo Hall 13 on 09/11/2022 from 09.00 AM to 11.45 AM. This session has been moderated by Mr. P. Omprakash, Research Scholar, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). Mr. Guruji Sadhu Arul Saravanan, Founder, APJ Yoga Gurukulam Foundation, Tirukuzhkundram was the resource person for this session. In the first session, the resource person delivered the lecture about the professionalism and his life journey – an overview. After that, the resource person interacted with the each students about their life ambition and their role model. In the next session, the resource person thought how to plan each task in their life and keep mind and bodily preparation to succeed in the task successfully. The resource person along with his team teaches the students a simple way of breathing exercises and meditation practice to improve their concentration before initiating the each task in their life. The session extends till 11:45 PM with the interactive session and feedback from the students are noted by the team. Many students raised their queries regarding the decision making aspect, conflict situation and tips for their successful life.

Speaker:

Mr. Guruji Sadhu Arul Saravanan, Founder, APJ Yoga Gurukulam Foundation, Tirukuzhkundram.

Nov 09, 2022

Inter-College Level TNPESU Tournament 2022

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE joined as the volunteers in the TNPESU Inter-College Tournament for Men’s and Women’s organized by Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University from 08 to 10 November 2022, Sports University campus, Melagottiyur. Our faculty team and 16 UG & PG students from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) along with the Medical officer from the sports medicine department, CHRI, CARE participated more actively in all the Men and Women Hockey, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho and Badminton tournament for the sports injury medical and physiotherapy management. They got a very good exposure about the immediate acute care in sports injury management for the On – field players and made the players to continue the field event. Faculty team members of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education guided the students to make effective acute sports injury management. Students treated ankle & knee injuries, hamstring & quadriceps injuries, shoulder injuries and applied the ice massage and crepe bandage for the support. Manual stretching and relaxation techniques, myofacial stretching has been done by the PG’s for the back muscle, neck and hamstring, calf muscle cramps.

Nov 08, 2022

One Week Special Soft Skill Training by NPTEL

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized a one week special soft skill training for Final and Prefinal year students from 7th November 2022 to 12th November 2022. This training was provided by NPTEL Insdutry Associate (NIA) Team of NPTEL, IIT-Madras, Chennai. This special training is being offered by the NPTEL team only to the institutes enrolled as Local Chapter. During this one week training, students were trained on various aspects such as oral communication skills, Writing skills, Resume Building, importance of presenting oneself and interview skills, importance of social networking in context of job opportunities. Forty B.Pharm students were instructed to register for the training program in the link provided by NPTEL team. Students were made to attend the training by virtual mode at Demo Hall 14, college block. The queries raised by students during the training were clarified effectively by the team. After the completion of 6 days of training, students were grouped for the mock interview and the same was conducted on 8th December 2022. Each group consisting of 6 students were assigned to a trainer and a link for joining the session was shared by NPTEL team. Each student experienced the mock interview session conducted by the assigned trainer through google meet at a given time slot of 30 minutes. This unique support rendered by the NPTEL team was highly effective and appreciable. The faculty and students of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences thank the NPTEL team for this wonderful opportunity provided for our B.Pharm students. Ms.Shyamala, Co-ordinator, NPTEL and Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organised the training program. The faculty members of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences coordinated the event.

Nov 07, 2022

National Level webinar on Past, Present and Future of Physiotherapy

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a national Webinar on the topic “Past, Present and Future of Physiotherapy” on 05-11-2022, Lecture Hall 2. The resource person for this webinar was Ms. Chandani Prasania, Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Inspire Institute of Sports, Karnataka. The objective of this webinar to know about the Past, Present and Future of physiotherapy.She narrated interestingly the paradigm shift in favour of advanced teaching methodologies and pedagogues evolved the present situation of physical therapy education. The shift from evidence-based practice to an evidence-informed one witnessed clinical therapists to pursue continuing educational programmes and professional development.In the past,Greek physiciansincluding Hippocrates (460-370BCE) are believed to havebeen the first practitioners ofphysical therapy, advocatingmassage, manual therapytechniques and hydrotherapyto treat people. Though themethod was less scientific andrationale, ancient educationrelied on manual handlingskills for evaluation andtreatment. Presently, the WorldConfederation of PhysicalTherapy (WCPT) recognizesthere is considerable diversityin the social, economic,cultural, and politicalenvironments in whichphysical therapist education isconducted throughout theworld. Professionaleducation prepares physicaltherapists to be autonomous practitioners in collaborationwith other members of thehealth care team.The future would be awitness to curriculardevelopments and applicationof an integrated curricularmodel such as Client-OrientedResearch and Evaluation(CORXE) best practice model and CORXE clinical decision-making model.In between she interacted with the students by asking questions from their speech. She shared her experience with the Olympians and the role of sports physiotherapist in a rehabilitation team. This webinar motivates the young buddies to choose the advanced techniques learning methods during their undergraduate and focus on specialization area in future practices

Speaker:

Ms. Chandani Prasania,Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Inspire Institute of Sports, Karnataka

Nov 05, 2022

One-Day National Conference on “Future of Drug Dosage Forms in Disease Management – FD3M”

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized a one day National Conference on “Future of Drug Dosage forms in Disease Management” on 5th November 2022. This event was inaugurated with a lamp lighting and inaugural address by Prof.Dr.Balasubramanian, Advisor of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). A Special address was given by Dr.V.Gopal, Registrar (Academics), Mother Theresa PG and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry. The first key note address was given by Dr.V.Gopal on the aspects of future of disease management with special emphasis on Indian System of Medicine. The session was chaired by Dr.Shoba Narayan, Research Co-ordinator of CARE. Second key note session was on the software tools in the drug discovery aspect of disease management by Dr.S.Kavimani, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Mother Theresa PG and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry. This session was graciously chaired by Dr.Antara Banerjee, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), CARE. Third key note session was by Mr.R.Manikandan, Senior Vice President of Granules India, Hyderabad on Dosage form design and patient centrecityin disease management. This session was effectively chaired by Dr.Agnishwar Girigoswami, Professor, Medical biotechnology, FAHS, CARE. Last session was on the importance of setting quality standards for new drug dosage forms by Mr.Venkatesh Subramaniam, Associate Vice President, Stelis Biopharma, Bangalore. This session was chaired by Dr.R.Saravanan, Associate Professor of Department of Marine Pharmacology, FAHS, CARE. E-Poster presentations were conducted in three different halls during the post lunch session. Best Presenters were selected by the evaluators and were rewarded with medals and certificates. About 294 delegates participated in the events from different pharmacy institutions across the country at UG, PG and research level. Faculty members from other institutions and registered delegates from industries also participated and presented their research findings. The Conference was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Dr.S.Brito Raj and Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Professors of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Speaker:

Dr.V.Gopal, Registrar (Academics), Mother Theresa PG and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry

Nov 05, 2022

World Stroke Day 2022 - Essay Writing Competition

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE conducted an ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION on 31/10/2022 on the behalf of WORLD STROKE DAY 2022 at the time of between 8.40 am to 10.20 am. The theme of the essay writing competition is “PRECIOUS TIME”. World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to spread awareness about the serious effects of stroke and how the condition can impact an individual's health and well-being. The importance for World Stroke Day is ‘raising awareness of the signs of stroke and the need for timely access to quality stroke treatment.’ Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability worldwide. Its incidence is increasing because the population ages. In addition, more young people are affected by stroke in low- and middle-income countries. Timing is very important in any medical condition. Especially in emergency conditions like cardiac and stroke. How fast we react to that condition helps in life-saving.

Oct 31, 2022

Guest Lecture &Mind Gaming Competition

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and Students Counselling Centre, CARE jointly organized a Guest lecture & Mind gaming competition among Undergraduate first-year in Demo Hall 13 on 29/10/2022 from 10.30 AM to 01.30 PM. This session has been moderated by Dr. P. Senthil Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). Mr. Dillibabu, CEO, WOW- Mind and Behavioural Clinic, WIN or WIN Consulting, Chennai was the resource person for this session. In the first session, the resource person delivered the lecture about life after school and professional college life – an overview. Had a one-hour session about how they want to be leaders they college life, in the psychology aspect. In the next session, Students were divided into 4 groups with 10 members in each and the resource person organized a mind gaming program a course of psychologically manipulative behavior intended to discomfit another person or gain an advantage over them. Many of these basic characteristics are what you find in many of the games you already play. The purpose of these games is to improve your memory, thinking, reaction time, and cognitive ability. These games are especially important later in life to keep these factors strong. Mind gaming like the Balloon task, Fear-Free Fire, Paper task are included. After that in the paper task, they made to improve the way for going to the life. After that made students participate in fear-free fire, to put the fired cotton to make students come out of that fire fear.

Speaker:

Mr. Dillibabu, CEO, WOW- Mind and Behavioural Clinic, WIN or WIN Consulting, Chennai

Oct 29, 2022

Out reached activity on Elixir Learning Academy

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the outreached activity to Elixir Learning Academy and Multi-Speciality Therapy Centre, Pallikarani, Chennai. All the students were accompanied by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor for this outreach activity. Initially, we met the Physiotherapist Dr. Lakshmi prasanna, she has given brief about the facilities of Ground floor and First floor of the centre. All the students were requested to assemble in mini room which is located in first floor. Then, Dr. Lakshmi prasanna has taken 30 minutes’ class of paediatric conditions and importance of multi-disciplinary approach for those conditions. After that, she divided the students into three batches, and allotted moderator for each batch. Moderators had taken their respective students to different places like Adult treatment room, sensory integration therapy, fine motor activities room and counselling room. Students learnt members of rehabilitation team and importance of physiotherapy management. They also explored in fine motor and gait rehabilitation areas. Finally, all the students assembled in the room after the rounds of different places. Dr. Badri asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session with various department staff.

Oct 29, 2022

WORKSHOP - Wheelchair Management for the Healthcare Profession

A Workshop was conducted on 29-10-2022 (09.30 A.M TO 04.00 P.M)which is titled as “WHEELCHAIR MANAGEMENT FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSION”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this workshop for BPT III Year, final years and MPT II year students.Mr.Vincent Jeyaraj ., MPT, FRCPT, Assistant Professor from SRM college of physiotherapy, SRMIST, kattankulathur was the resource person for the workshop. He is a certified Wheelchair assessor and designer from World Health Organization. He gave a detailed explanation about wheelchair assessment, importance of wheelchair for a wheelchair dependent person and wheelchair management. He clearly explained about the Act passed for Person with Disability. He gave a pre-test and post-test form, it comprises of questions about wheelchair. He gave to the students to fill it before and after the session. He had 4 practical sessions. He gave the scenarios for the students and they performed a role play on how to handle a Person with disability. He took the session more interesting andinteractive. All the students were actively performed throughout the session. At last, Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge of Chettinad School of physiotherapy honored the resource person with a memento. Finally, we all took a group photo which captured resource person, Dean in-charge, faculties and the students.

Speaker:

Mr.Vincent Jeyaraj ., MPT, FRCPT, Assistant Professor from SRM college of physiotherapy, SRMIST, kattankulathur

Oct 29, 2022

One-Day International Webinar 2022 - Introduction of Anaesthesia Technology Local & Regional Anaesthesia

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an International Webinar on 18-10-2022 with the topic of “Introduction of Anesthesia Technology Local & Regional Anesthesia”. We have invited international eminent speakers for this CME to deliver and share their knowledge about the application of anesthesia and management and about total of 50 participants of UG and PG’s participated in this Webinar. Dr.P. Senthil, Professor/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE welcome the dignitaries and participants. The scientific session was started by Mr. Naif Sulaiman, MSc (USA), RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS Anesthesia and Cardio-Respiratory Therapy, LECTURER, KING KHALID UNIVERSITY SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST KING FAISAL MEDICAL CITY and explained about the introduction of anesthesia and its effect in subjects with major surgeries, the complication and its management. He also explained about the importance of Physiotherapy intervention and early mobilization techniques will prevent major complications for the subjects. The session extends till 03:30 PM and the participants interacted and had nice discussion about the management in critical care after each session. Finally, Mr.Om Prakash. P, Faculty, CSP, CARE delivered the vote of thanks to the participants and resource person.

Speaker:

Mr. Naif Sulaiman, MSc (USA), RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS Anesthesia and Cardio-Respiratory Therapy, LECTURER, KING KHALID UNIVERSITY SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST KING FAISAL MEDICAL CITY

Oct 18, 2022

Guest Lecture: Socio-Communicative Sensitivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder using Frequency-Tagging EEG

A Guest Lecture was organized by Dr. C. N. Ram Gopal, Professor of Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, on "Socio-Communicative Sensitivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder using Frequency-Tagging EEG." The talk was given by Dr. Sofie Vettori, Post-Doctoral Fellow at Institut des Sciences Cognitives "Marc Jeannerod," Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) (French National Centre for Scientific Research) Lyon, France, on 10th October 2022 at 2:30 PM. She discussed FPVS-EEG (Fast periodic visual stimulation – electroencephalography) as a sensitive marker to quantify atypicality in face processing. She highlighted her research findings to explain the use of EEG to understand face identity, expression perception, general visual responses, eye gaze, and face categorization responses among children with autism spectrum disorder. The presentation enlightened the innovative research ideas on frequency tagging, EEG, and eye tracking for person with autism spectrum disorder. About 30 participants took part in this guest lecture, including students, research scholars, and faculties from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - CARE, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Institute of Child Health, Chennai, and also clinical and rehabilitation trainees.

Speaker:

Dr. Sofie Vettori, Post-Doctoral Fellow at Institut des Sciences Cognitives "Marc Jeannerod," Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) (French National Centre for Scientific Research) Lyon, France

Oct 10, 2022

Guest Lecture on “Introduction about Human Anatomy”

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the Guest Lecture on “Introduction about Human Anatomy”, 01/10/2022, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Demo Hall 13. The Resource Person is Prof. Haribabu. M, Associate Professor and H.O.D., Department of Anatomy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate& Research Institute of Health Sciences (A Govt. of Puducherry Institution), Gorimedu, Puducherry. His lecture was very informative and in depth taken about the basic terminology used in anatomy, structure and function of muscles and joints, origin of nerve plexuses, human joint movement. He explained the benefits and importance about the muscles function and joint movement and how to analysis the joint and movement problems during the clinical practice. The BPT I year students from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, and School of Occupational Therapy, CARE have gained the knowledge from this session about how to study the Human Anatomy and its application during the joint and movement dysfunction in the clinical practice. Dr. S. Manickam, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, CHRI honoured the guest speaker and Dr. P. Senthil, Prof/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE thanked the resource person and participants at the end of the session.

Oct 01, 2022

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2022 Celebrations (Debate Competition)

A debate competition was conducted on 29-09-2022 (02.00 P.M TO 04.00 P.M)which has a theme “மிகவும் ஆரோக்கியமானது அக்காலத்து உணவு முறையா? இக்காலத்து உணவு முறையா?”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this debate competition on behalf of a commemorative day celebrations “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE 2022”. MeghithaPuja , BPT III year student anchored the debate competition. Two teams were divided. Each team has 3 members. Team A are Muthulakshmi, Architha, Trisha.s.c and Team B are Wafia, Arunthathi and Kishore. Team A spoke about the food habits of ancient period and Team B debated for current generation. Both the teams spoke well and made the session interesting. Ms. Manisha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School Of law is the judge for this debate competition. She judged with the criteria of originality, debate portions, opposing and supporting points, the way they argued, vocabulary, boldness. She judged very well and gave her comments at the last session. The session ended up with honoring the judge and the medals for 2 best speakers from team A – Trisha. S.C and Muthulakshmi and medals for 2 speakers from team B – Kishore and Arunthathi were given. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean incharge of Chettinad School of Physiotherapy honored the judge and distributed the medals to the best speakers.

Sep 29, 2022

CHET PHARMATHON 2022

World Pharmacists Day was celebrated on 26th September at Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences as CHET PHARMATHON 2022. The event commenced with Tamil Thai Vazhthu followed by a welcome address by Mr.Joushua Albert of third year B.Pharm. The Dean Dr.K.Lakshmi gave a very motivational start and made an emphasis on this year’s theme of World Pharmacists Day - “Pharmacy United in Action for a Healthier World”. The Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof.Dr.Shantha Ravishankar shared her encouraging words with the students. The Pharmacists Oath was recited by Ms.Archana A of third year B.Pharm and with that the main events of the day started. First event was the poster presentation by the first year B.Pharm students who showcased many innovative and beautiful posters on the theme of the event. Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry judged the posters and announced the prize winners. It was followed by a exciting quiz organized by final year students. This marked the end of the morning session. Afternoon session started with the event named connections organized by third year B.Pharm students. In this event, the participants were made to relate between the pictures to frame a word related to different concepts of science. All four years of B.Pharm students participated in all the events and made a remarkable memory in the history of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The event concluded with vote of thanks by Pawan Mehta of third year B.Pharm and followed by National Anthem. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organized the event along with Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Dr.S.Brito Raj and Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Associate and Assistant Professors of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Sep 26, 2022

International Day of Sign Language Celebration

Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy, CARE organized an International Day of Sign Lanaguges celebration for creating awarness and promotion of sign language in our nation on 23-09-2022. Dr.Pankaj Kumar Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy, CARE & BOT-1st Year students created awareness by visiting Honorable Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar, Vice- Chancellor, CARE, and Registrar Mrs. S. Jeyendrasaraswathi. They took active participation and pledge using pledge campaign platform conducted by ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment , GOI. Students from various programs, faculties of all schools, admin staff participated in the program and took online pledge individually.

Sep 23, 2022

National level workshop on Advanced Technologies in Gait Evaluation

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE jointly with IQAC, CARE organized the National level workshop on Advanced Technologies in Gait Evaluation for Post graduate and Under graduate students of Physiotherapy. Dr. P. Senthil, Prof/Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE given warm welcome for the Resource Persons Mr. Siddharth Hans, Product Head of Gaiton and Mr. Pratheesh Jacob, Founder, Heinso India, Bangalore. Then, the session started with 1 hr and 30 minutes of lecture class about the gait, parameter of gait and various analysing methods of gait. In this session, Mr. Pratheesh Jacob covered the gait parameters, history of Heinso India journey towards healthcare sector, associated partners and various gait analysis methods. The Mr. Siddharth Hans explained about the Gaiton software, its advantages and methods of analisis of static and Dynamic posture and conclusion about the software. Session had 40 minutes of lunch break. After the lunch break, practical session was started, which consists of placement of markers in all the bony landmarks of Anterior, Posterior and Lateral aspect of Model subject. Assessed the static posture, dynamic gait and running evaluation through the Gaiton software which interprets with the predicted values and compared the deviation from normal within 2minutes. Students learnt different types of posture evaluation, gait analysis and their application part. Finally, all the students were satisfied with his session. The resource person raised quick review of the session where the Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session. Finally, Dr Senthil Dean I/C Felicitated the resource person with Memento. At the end of the session group photo taken with resource person.

Sep 19, 2022

6TH IBFF MENS NATIONAL BLIND FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT-2022

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with Department of Sports Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), CARE organized the Out-reached activity in FC MARINA, PERUMBABAKKAM, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU on the behalf of 6TH IBFF MENS NATIONAL BLIND FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT-2022 from 18/9/2022 to 20/9/2022. Ms. Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, and Dr. Aravind, senior residential with the PG and UG students 20 members coordinated the event with medical management. On 18/9/2022, the football tournament started with the inauguration of 14 state players. Events are done in two sessions, morning sessions from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm. The evening session started from 3.45 pm to 9.00 pm. Students had very good exposure to the on-field injury and first-aid and treatment for sports injury aspects. Nasal bleeding, muscle camp, laceration, hit injury, TMJ fracture cases, and they treated the patient with first aid. for severe injury the players were taken to the Chettinad hospital. On 20/9/2022, in the finals, the Meghalaya state won the match. The camp was ended with thanking ceremonies.

Sep 18, 2022

High-risk Infants Cared by Occupational Therapy for Risk Free Life

A Guest Lecture cum Professional Development webinar was conducted on 17-09-2022 (11.00 A.M TO 12.30 P.M) which is titled as “ High Risk Infants cared by Occupational Therapy for Risk Free Life”. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, moderated the session as host. Dr.Pankaj Kumar , Dean-i/c welcomed participants, and resource person. Guest Lecture covered broader aspect of understanding occupational therapy Evaluation, Treatment, NICU care, Multi speciality Team work, Various condition among high risk infants. Participants were interactive and asked question regarding field of occupational therapy services, type of intervention etc. Resource person answered all queries. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c summerized guest lecture and thanked to resource person and participants for attending webinar. At end Resource persons expressed his thanks to Management of CARE, Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c, Participants, and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy students , and participants got wider understanding on occupational therapy profession in NICU care, High Risk Infants Rehabilitation.

Speaker:

Dr.G.D.Vandhiyadevan, Occupational Therapist, Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.

Sep 17, 2022

One Day Hands on Workshop on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

A one day Hands on Workshop on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) in association with Chettinad Institution Innovation Council (CIIC) on 17th September 2022. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a technique in analytical chemistry to identify, analyze and to separate a specific valuable compound from a mixture, commonly used in the pharmaceutical research and development. This workshop was intended to give an overview on the principle and working of HPLC. Participants had an opportunity to learn the analytical method development using HPLC and its interpretation of results. Theoretical aspects of HPLC were covered by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the forenoon session. Registered Participants were divided into batches for practical demonstration session during the afternoon hours. A team of B.Pharm students along with the faculty demonstrated the working of instrument and gave a practical demonstration on the estimation of caffeine. Samples were prepared, injected into the instrument and the output was recorded. Interpretation of the results obtained was then discussed. Research Scholars and MD students of CARE attended the workshop and were benefited. This workshop gave an idea on the application of HPLC technique in academic research.The event was organized and conducted by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Event sessions were coordinated by Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor of CSPS and Dr.S.Brito Raj, member of CIIC, CARE. Mr.Abhishek, Mr.Ankit Kumar and Mr.Vivek of Final year B.Pharm supported during the practical session for preparation of samples and demonstration of the instrument.

Sep 17, 2022

Dimensions of Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics for nurturing habilitation & rehabilitation

A Guest Lecture cum Professional Development webinar was conducted on 13-09-2022 (11.30 P.M TO 12.30 P.M) which is titled as “Dimensions of Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics for nurturing habilitation & rehabilitation ”. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, moderated the session as host. Dr.Pankaj Kumar , Dean-i/c welcomed participants, and resource person. Guest Lecture covered broader aspect of understanding occupational therapy practices in Pediatrics, Various conditins treated and modalities used during services, various treatment methods used in occupational terapy in various pediatric conditions, use of assistive techonolgy for pediatric rehabilitation, sesory integeration was discussed more in details due to participants curiousity. Participants were interactive and asked question regarding field of occupational therapy services, type of intervention etc. Resource person answered all queries. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c summerized guest lecture and thanked to resource person and participants for attending webinar. At end Resource persons expressed his thanks to Management of CARE, Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c, Participants, and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy students , and participants got wider understanding on occupational therapy profession in pediatric field and got details on referring conditions where occupational therapy can intervene and improve childs ability which has been affected due to medical, Developmental & psychological condition.

Speaker:

Dr.Ida Marry Siromani, Occupational Therapist & Director ,Genovate Pediatric Therapy services , Chennai.

Sep 13, 2022

Central Library – Orientation Programme

It is important, to organize orientation programme for fresher’s , to introduce about library resources, services, techniques to access the resources , familiarize the users with library resources and thereby increase the utilization of library resources/services. CARE – Central Library Orientation Program for the first year students of Chettinad school of Pharmaceutical sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Allied health sciences and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy.

Speaker:

Dr. R. Arumugam , Librarian -CARE

Sep 12, 2022

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health : Journey from clay to computers

A Guest Lecture cum Professional Development webinar was conducted on 09-09-2022 (11.30 P.M TO 12.30 P.M) which is titled as “Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Journey from Clay to Computers”. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, moderated the session as host. Dr.Pankaj Kumar , Dean-i/c welcomed participants, and resource person. Guest Lecture covered broader aspect of understanding occupational therapy practices in mental health, practice advancement from Art and craft to digital era, use of technology in OT mental Health practices, utilisation of resources available for therapeutic usage. Participants were interactive and asked question regarding field of occupational therapy, Services , type of beneficiary who can get occupational therapy services. All queries were answered . Webinar was summarised and Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c thanked to resource person and participants for attending webinar. At end Resource persons expressed his thanks to Management of CARE, Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c, Participants, and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy students , and participants from other fields such as Allied Health Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry got wider understanding on occupational therapy profession and got details on referring conditions where occupational therapy can improve quality of living of patients.

Speaker:

Dr. Deepa Sundareswaran, Principal, Faculty of Occupational Therapy, MAHER, Chennai.

Sep 09, 2022

ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CONCLAVE – QUIZ COMPETITION

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an International Physiotherapy Conclave 09-09-2022 which is titled as “RECENT UPDATES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE”. As the part of this conclave, we have conducted a Quiz competition (11.30 A.M TO 12.30 P.M) on the theme of “OSTEOARTHRITIS”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this Quiz competition. The competition comprises of 3 rounds. Totally 5 team participated in it. Each team composed of 2 participants. First round is a preliminary selection round. Each team will be displayed with 10 questions. Each question carries 2 points. The first 3 teams who scored highest points are shortlisted for the next round. Totally 3 teams are selected for the second round. It is a buzzer round. Those who know the answer should raise their hands. These rounds carry 5 questions which carries 3 points. There will be a negative point for this round. The last round is bonus round. It has 5 questions which carries 5 points. Wrong answers will give them negative points. The students were actively participated in the competition. The winner is K.PRIYA, S.KAVIYA, BPT III yr students from AJ College of physiotherapy and runners are MOHAMMED JAVITH & SABRIN, BPT IV yr students from AJ College of physiotherapy. Medals and winning certificates were provided to the winner and runner. All others received their participation certificates.

Sep 09, 2022

ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CONCLAVE 2022– CME

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an International Physiotherapy Conclave on behalf of World Physiotherapy Day 2022 celebration on 09-09-2022 with the theme of “RECENT UPDATES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE”. We have invited 08 international and national eminent speakers for this CME to deliver and share their knowledge about the recent trends in Physiotherapy Practice and about total of 90 participants of UG and PG’s participated in this CME. Dr.P. Senthil, Professor/ Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE welcome the dignitaries and participants and Honorable Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar, Vice- Chancellor, CARE given her Inaugural speech and highlighted the importance of Physiotherapy in society with her wishes to the Organizing team and participants. Dr. Pradeepa. K, Founder of physiokraft super specialty Physiotherapy Clinic, Chennai given her special addresses and invited all the speakers and audience for this CME. After the inaugural function, we have felicitated the best academic and physiotherapy practitioner with the honorarium of award appreciation in the presence of our honorable VC, CARE. The scientific session was started immediately from the various experts in the Physiotherapy field. The session extends till 05:30 PM and the participants interacted and had nice discussion about the recent updates after each session. All the resource persons and participants are appreciated with the appreciation and participation certificates. Finally, Dr. S. Subramanian, Assoc Prof, CSP, CARE delivered the vote of thanks to the participants and resource person.

Sep 09, 2022

CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING LIBRARY - ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

It is important, to organize orientation programme for fresher’s , to introduce about library resources, services, techniques to access the resources , familiarize the users with library resources and thereby increase the utilization of library resources/services.

Sep 05, 2022

Effective Pharmaceutical Product Management

A one day workshop on “Effective Pharmaceutical Product Management” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 3rd September 2022. The workshop started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Forenoon session of the workshop was effectively handled by Mr.Sathish Kumar, Management Consultant, Internationally certified in pharmaceutical product Management, Management Centre Europe, Belgium. B.Pharm second and third year students were introduced with the general aspects of pharmaceutical product management. He also gave an insight on the scope of becoming a product manager in the pharma industries. In the afternoon session, students were divided in to batches and a task on developing a product brand was assigned. Every batch had a chance of presenting their product with an explanation. The workshop was very effective in identifying the new avenues for the development of brands. This workshop has provided the attendees an opportunity to deepen their understanding on the impact of effective product management on the growth of the organization. They also had an opportunity to explore the framework and learnt the strategy to adapt to changing needs. This one day workshop was organised as a part of career guidance program by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with Chettinad Institution Innovation Council (CIIC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE).

Sep 03, 2022

Higher Studies for Allied and Healthcare Professions Abroad - A Guide Map

A Career Guidance Program was conducted on 29-08-2022 (11.00 A.M TO 01.00 P.M) which is titled as “HIGHER STUDIES FOR ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS ABROAD - A GUIDE MAP”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy moderated and welcomed the resource person and participants for this session. The final year students from Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences were participated. Dr.Shantha Ravisankar, VC, CARE was invited to give Inaugural address to the audience and felicitated the resource persons. The resource Person Mr. Anirudh Bharadwaj, Founder / Managing Director, Future Counselors Education Services started the first session and briefed about the various opportunities to do higher studies for the Healthcare Science students. Dr. K. S. Raman Barathwaaj Senior Consultant - Health Sciences, Future Counselors Education Services started the next session with the detailed about the application process and interview schedule for the European countries, Canada and UK. Mrs. C. M. Kalavathi Business Head, Future Counselors Education Services given her talk about higher study process in US countries. Many students interacted with the resource persons at the end of the session about the processing charges, University details offering their higher education. Interested students were identified and given group counseling for the soft skill and preliminary exam preparation process.

Aug 29, 2022

Clinical Decision - Making in Critical Care Physiotherapy

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Clinical decision-making in critical care Physiotherapy” on Friday (26/08/2022), 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM at Demo Hall 13, College Block. Students from BPT 3rd and Final year attended the guest lecture. Ms. S. Swathi, Research scholar, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Prof. Thiagarajan Subramanian (Ph.D.), MPT (cardio), Faculty of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Punjab is the resource person for this session. The session went for 4 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an live demonstration of examination of cardio-respiratory system and its operating modes, principles with audiences in the lecture session. The resource person provided a complete concept of Evidences in critical care management and importance of Physiotherapist in Critical Care. Our students asked questions and clarified certain doubts regarding auscultation and assisted control in ventilator, and how far it helps the quality of life of a respiratory illness, some clarifications regarding the endotracheal tubes and tracheostomy, suctioning techniques. Adjuvant therapy and its importance to the artificial ventilated patients like chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques are also discussed during the end of the session. At last by 01.00 pm Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE honoured the guest speakers.

Aug 26, 2022

Basic concepts of Kinesio Taping

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the Basic concepts of Kinesio Taping for Post graduate and under graduate students of Physiotherapy. Organizing committee given warm welcome for Resource Person Dr. Vinod Kumar, Associate Professor, Dayanda Sagar University, Bangalore. Then, the session started with 1 hr and 30 minutes of theory class. In this session, he covered Types of Taping, Effects and Indications. Session had 20 minutes of tea break. After the tea break, practical session started, which consists of How to cut the different shapes of tape such as I, X, Y and Fan Shape. Morning sessions covered the upper limb Applications for various injuries such as AC Joint pain, Shoulder Stabilization, Shoulder performance, Rotator cuff injury, Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow. Evening sessions covered the lower limb Applications for various injuries such as Groin injury, IT band Pain, Hamstring injury, Quadriceps Injury, ACL Injury, Plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Finally, all the students were satisfied with his session. Dr. Vinod asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session. Finally, Dr.Subramanian. S Felicitated the resource person with Memento. At the end of the session group photo taken with resource person.

Speaker:

Dr. Vinod Kumar, Associate Professor, Dayanda Sagar University, Bangalore

Aug 25, 2022

International E-symposium on The Role of Physiotherapy in Elderly

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the International E symposium on the theme of “The Role of Physiotherapy in Elderly ”22/08/2022 from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm through Zoom Online Mode. The exceedingly interactive and informative sessions were aimed at providing the participants with the much needed insight about the Geriatric problems and its application in the field of Physiotherapy. The inaugural session begun with welcome address by Dr. Senthil.P, Dean i/c, CSP. He welcomed Vice Chancellor Dr. Shantha Ravisankar with a brief note about her achievements, her esteemed guidance towards the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. He extended his warm welcome to all the participants and greeted all the eminent speakers, and faculty members. Further, Ms. Sujitha, Assistant professor introduced the theme of International e-Symposium focusing on the Geriatric rehabilitation. The session further proceeded with the talk of Mr. Tarun Amalnerkar, M.P.T, Lecturer,University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR),Malaysia. He has given the detail Assessment and Physiotherapy management of Parkinson’s disease. The session was further addressed by Dr. Fadwa Naji Mah'd Alhalaiqa PhD, Assoc.Professor, Philadelphia University, Jordan. She has discussed the various types of depression and how the elderly population suffer from depression. And she clarified, how the therapist to deal with this type of disorders. The session further polished by Dr.Vijayamurugan PhD, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Sultan Zainal Abdin (UNiSZA). His speech was what are the cardio respiratory changes during ageing and vital parameter changes during exercise. The audience also clarified their doubts through the Q& A session went on well with the inactive between the student and Speakers. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Subramanian.S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy.

Aug 23, 2022

World Physiotherapy Day - Health camp for Osteoarthritis

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the World Physiotherapy Day on the theme of “Early screening for Knee Osteoarthritis” on 08/09/2022 from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm in collaboration with Department of Physiotherapy, CHRI. Dr Ramesh. S, Head, Department of PMR, Mr.Haribabu, Senior Consultant and Mr.Mohammed Nainar, Senior Consultant – Operations graced the occasion and encouraged the fraternity. They expressed happiness in the services being rendered and shared their experiences with the audience. On this special occasion there was an arrangement of free Health camp for Osteoarthritis population. The successful arrangement of this program was done by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Mrs.Swathi, Research Scholar,CSP, CARE, Mr.Mohammed Nainar Senior Consultant and students. In this free health camp, we have done screening and advice for the Knee OA patients.Then, there was a cake cutting celebration with Medical Superintendent of CHRI, HoD of other departments and Staff members.The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ramesh.S, HoD, Department of PMR.

Aug 23, 2022

WAKO INDIA NATIONAL SENIORS & MASTERS KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 2022- CHENNAI

Wako India officially organized the National Seniors & Masters Kickboxing Championship 2022 from 18/08/2022 – 22/08/2022, at Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE is a physio partner for Wako India National Seniors & Masters Kickboxing Championship 2022- Chennai event. 10 students (5 PG & 5 UG) were accompanied by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor for the 5 days event. Players from various states were physically examined by us on 18.8.2022 from 10 am to 10 pm. Physical examination included eyeball movement, shoulder ROM, Plank, Squat, single leg stance and grip strength. On the Second day, Hon’ble Thiru Siva.V.Meyyanathan, Minister for Environment, Climate Change & Youth Welfare and Sports, Govt of Tamil Nadu and Thiru. S Sudharsanam MLA, Madhavaram Constituency officially inaugurated the event. Then, preliminary rounds have been started for male and female category. As a physio, our work was treating the various injury with limited available resources such as ice pack, evaporating spray and tape for the whole 5 days. Students have learned different types of injuries and their physiotherapy management during this event. Mr. Santosh Kumar Agarwal has given Memento and appreciation Certificates to members of physio team representing Chettinad School of Physiotherapy.

Aug 18, 2022

75 years of Independence Day Celebration

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy along with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), CARE organized varying competitions on behalf of 75 years of Independence Day celebration- Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 17-08-2022 in Demo Hall 13, College Block. As a part of the celebration of 75 years of independence, we conducted 7 events in the morning session. Students from various departments like pharmacy, nursing, Allied health science, and physiotherapy have participated more actively. Events like 1. POSTER COMPETITION: 9.00AM-9.30 AM 2. FACE PAINTING:9.30AM-10.00 AM 3. SONGS:10.00 AM-10.30 AM 4. DRAWING:10.30 AM-11.00 AM 5. PAINTING COMPETITION:11.00 AM-11.30AM 6. SLOGAN:11.40 AM-12.30 PM 7. ESSAY WRITING: 12.30 PM -1.30 PM. Dr. BRINDA, Associate professor, Department of Physiology, CARE invited to judge the poster presentation and painting competition. Dr. SHOBA NARAYANAN, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Science (FAHS), CARE invited to judge for face painting, and painting competition. Dr. S. SUBRAMANIAN, Associate professor, Chettinad school of physiotherapy CSP, CARE invited to judge for patriotic songs and Tamil slogan. Dr. LOGANANTHAN, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Science (FAHS), CARE invited to judge Essay writing and English slogan. Validation function was conducted in the afternoon session from 02:00 PM onwards in the Demo Hall 13. The inaugural function started with Tamil Thai vazthiku and Invited Dr. Shantha Ravishankar, Vice-chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) to share a few words and to distribute the prizes and honor the judges. Each competition awarded by 1st prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize. Vote of thanks given by Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE at the end of the function.

Aug 17, 2022

Exploring emerging career as an Occupational Therapist in Healthcare Industry

A webinar was conducted on 16-08-2022 (1.30 P.M TO 2.30 P.M) which is titled as “Exploring emerging career as an Occupational Therapist in Healthcare Industry”. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c organised this webinar for new comers and professional for creating awareness about occupational therapy filed and about School of Occupational Therapy. Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Mr. Viswakumar, Placement cell Officer,CARE moderated the session as host and resource person. Dr.Pankaj Kumar , Dean-i/c welcomed participants, and resource person. Webinar covered broader aspect of understanding occupational therapy and contextual and practicing difference as OT in India and Western countries, Job opportunities, Higher education, Curriculum equivalency, Government Initiatives for field of occupational therapy. Participants were interactive and asked question regarding field of occupational therapy. All queries were answered. Webinar was summarised and Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c thanked to resource person and participants for attending webinar. At end Resource persons expressed his thanks to Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-i/c, Participants, and Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy students got wider understanding and motivation to proceed further in occupational therapy profession.

Speaker:

Dr.Pankaj Kumar, Dean-I/c, Chettinad School of Occupational Therapy, Chettinad Academy of Research & Education, Chennai, TN-601301
Dr. Ankur Singh, Occupational Therapist, Primary Care Network Lead, Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, UK

Aug 16, 2022

WORLD ORGAN DONATION DAY-2022

The program started with Welcome address ,which was given by Dr. Senthil Kumar K., Professor Department of General Surgery, organising chairperson. The program was inaugurated by Dr.Jaishree Vasudevan, Prof & HOD Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Rajasekaran , Prof & HOD, Department of ENT and Dr R Anantharamakrishnan Professor and HOD ,Department of General Surgery. MORNING SESSION ( 10am to 12.30 am) A brief introduction on organ donation was given by Dr, Jaistri Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery. This was followed by an awareness program on Skin donation by Dr. Dinesh Kumar MS.,McH Plastic surgery, Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery. Dr. (Maj.) Premnath G. Professor Department of Ophthalmology spoke on the topic “Donate Eyes – Gift a Sight”.The sessions were attended by faculty of General Surgery,postgraduates,crri s and faculty,postgraduates from ophthalmology and ENT.Public awareness was given to the patients who also participated in the session.After Brief lunch break, the afternoon session was started. AFTERNOON SESSION ( 1.30 to 4 pm) Guest lecture on, “Current concepts in Renal Transplant” was delivered by Dr. Muruganandham, Senior consultant and Head, Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Pradeep Anand, faculty and Assist. Professor, Institute of Cardiovascular and Thorasic surgery, RGGGH and MMC, spoke on “Cardiac Transplant- An Overview”. The winners of Poster and Poetry competition were announced.In poster competition the First prize was awarded to Ms.Mrilani,MBBS 2017 batch, second prize – Ms.Ashlin Xavier,B pharm 4th year,third prize – Aishwarya D,Ahs intern.In poetry competition first prize was won by Ms.Muthulakshmi N,BPT 2nd year. The event was concluded by vote of thanks given by Dr. Harsha S. Narayanan, Assistant Professor ,Department of General Surgery . SUMMARY The overall event was a great success with two speakers from CHRI, and two eminent Guest speakers, creating awareness and providing insights on various organ donations, its technical aspects and the recent advancements in organ transplantation. The feedback received from faculties and post graduates was excellent.

Aug 13, 2022

Insight View of the Profession – an Expert’s Talk

A webinar was conducted on 13-08-2022 (10.30 A.M TO 11.30 A.M) which is titled as “INSIGHT VIEW OF THE PROFESSION – AN EXPERT’S TALK”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized this webinar for the new comers. Mr. Krishna Subramaniam, BPT second year student moderated the session as a host. Expert’s from various fields in physiotherapy such as Dr.P.Senthil, Dean incharge of Chettinad School of Physiotherapy who is specialized in Cardio – respiratory, Dr.S.Subramanian, Associate professor in Chettinad School of Physiotherapy who is specialized in Orthopaedics & manual therapy, Ms.S.Sujitha., Assistant professor in Chettinad School of Physiotherapy who is specialized in Urology & obstetrics, Mr. Vishwa kumar .P.K,Cell officer, CARE took part in this webinar. They answered all the questions asked by the students and cleared all their doubts. Students raised questions based on their curriculum, future studies, scope of physiotherapy in India & abroad, Postgraduation in India & abroad, physiotherapy role in women’s health, ICU, sports field. Final year students cleared their doubts by asking questions about the placement. The session went as a Question – Answer Session. New Admission students got encouraged through this session, the students those who are studying in this institution got motivated to proceed with PG and working in various fields of Physiotherapy.

Aug 13, 2022

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2022

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE conducted an ESSAY COMPETITION on 12/8/2022 Wednesday on the behalf of INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY -2022 at the time from 9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM. The theme of the essay writing competition is “INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY: CREATING A WORLD FOR ALL AGES”. The youth was is energetic, hopeful, fearless, smart, and determined. Youth is the future of a country. They are making the impossible possible. Intergenerational solidarity refers to the degree of closeness and support between different generations This day is dedicated to the role young women and men play in bringing change in tackling global issues and achieving sustainable development. It also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges and problems facing the world's youth. Slogan by swami Vivekananda which is a source of inspiration for millions of youth “ARISE AWAKE AND STOP NOT UNTIL THE GOAL IS REACHED.” Youth are the pillars of the creation of the next generation.

Aug 12, 2022

International Youth Conference 2022

Heartfulness along with the AICTE jointly organized the International Youth Conference 2022 with the 30 credit hours on the theme of “Rising with Kindness, 12, 13 and 14 August 2022, Venue: Kanha Shanti Vanam, Heartfulness Campus, Hyderabad. We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) participated with 33 BPT II Year Students along with the faculty Dr. P. Senthil for these 3 days conference. The objective of this 3 days conference was scheduled such a way all the youth were trained in various sessions/modules from Yoga, Mediation, and guest lecture about the stress management and kindness thoughtfulness during their daily activities. The eminent resource person from the entrepreneur, sports field and spiritual professionals delivered and shared their knowledge to all the participants about their life and success. The organizer also arranged the tree plantation session on 2nd day of the conference and our students also participated actively too. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the connectivity between the youth for good cause and positive Vibes.

Aug 12, 2022

NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY 2022

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE jointly with the IAP- Women cell, Kanchipuram branch organized a Handloom Weaver’s health camp on behalf of National Handloom Day 2022 celebration on 06/08/2022, 09:00 AM to 04: 00PM, Venue: Perarignar Anna Handloom Silk Park Ltd, Kanchipuram. This health camp focused on Musculoskeletal problems, Postural dysfunction among all the staff of Handloom Silk Park Limited. This camp helps to identify the Handloom weavers poor posture during their work and associated musculoskeletal problems along with repeated strees injuries are thoroughly identified initially. Most of the employees are having musculoskeletal problems in neck & shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper and lower back, hip, knee, ankle and also to give awareness about the Normal Posture alignment with simple stretching and active exercises are taught to them. Since they all were working longer period in Weaving, we instructed about the ergonomic position adaptation to them. Dr. P.Senthil, Dean incharge of Chettinad School of physiotherapy has coordinated this health camp. 12 students from BPT II year were actively participated in the health camp. These students were segregated into various teams under the faculty and worked in registration, BMI and BP check up, screening and in treatment session. About 70 handloom weavers benefitted from this health camp. We extend our thanks to the IAP central and IAP – Women cell and Ms. Pradeepa, IAP- Women cell Coordinator, Kanchipuram District for arranging this health camp with hospitality.

Aug 06, 2022

Pharma Konnect - Overview of Technology Commercialization of Medical Devices

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized a Guest lecture on “Overview of Technology Commercialization of Medical Devices” on 5th August 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event was organized in association with Chettinad Institution Innovation Council (CIIC), Chattinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) and Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Services, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum The resource person for the program was Mr.S.Balaram, CEO, SCTIMST TIMEd, Sree Chitra Tiruanl Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum. The session started with a welcome address by Dr.Shoba Narayan, Research Co-ordinator of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. Mr.Balaram delivered the lecture session on the various opportunities and challenges of commercialization of Medical devices. The medical device commercialization begins with conceptualization. The various steps in designing a medical device that could deliver a clear value preposition to the various key stakeholders were discussed. He aslo insisted on partnering with the industrial experts and domain specialists to channelize the commercial aspect of the innovations. This session was conducted virtually in zoom platform. About 50 participants, faculty and research scholars of CARE attended the session and benefited. This program was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with Dr.G.S.Hikku, Convener of Chettinad Institution and Innovation Council (CIIC), CARE and Ms.Indu Govind, Business Development Manager, Technology Transfer and IP Services, SCTIMST, Trivandrum. Dr.Shoba Narayan, Research Coordinator of CARE moderated the entire session. Both the institutes will join hands in conducting many such programs in the near future.

Speaker:

Mr.S.Balaram, CEO, SCTIMST TIMEd, Sree Chitra Tiruanl Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Aug 05, 2022

FDP on Promoting IPR Culture – An Overview

The objective of the FDP session was to introduce the teachers of higher education to an Overview about IPR and use of ideas in Promoting Patent applying process. The program enables participants to develop competence in general as well as in applying Patent process. The resource person for the FDP session titled “Promoting IPR culture – An Overview” is Prof. Poovishnu Devi, Dean (Academics) and HOD of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Department, Sri Krishna College of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad, Maharashtra. The One day FDP session was conducted in Lecture Hall 2 on 01-08-2022, 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM and 51 faculties from varying departments of CHRI, CCN, CSPS and FAHS are participated more interactively. The session started with Tamil Thai vazthu followed by the welcome address given by Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE. Inaugural address was given by our honourable Dr. Shantha Ravishankar, Vice Chancellor of CARE and Felicitated the resource person of FDP session. In her address, she covered the importance of various concepts of Copyright and Patent which will make the Faculty and students to promote Patent rights and trademark activities. The Resource person started the session with the introduction about the IPR and its flow process. After a brief Introduction, the resource person explained about the varying concepts of applying Patent and Patent law applicable for the researcher during the application of their product rights are clearly explained. She had given her ideas and thoughts with many examples in varying medical departments and how this should be modified and structured to apply for Patent has been briefly explained. Last session, the speaker delivered the interactive Q&A session were the participants asked varying related to IPR like types of patent, patents law and rights, Patent process and Innovative products aspects and trademark of products are discussed. Finally the participants learned a idea about making their innovative product to be patented. The FDP session ends with the Vote of Thanks given by Ms. S. Sujitha, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE.

Speaker:

Prof. Poovishnu Devi, Dean (Academics) and HOD of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Department, Sri Krishna College of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad, Maharashtra

Aug 01, 2022

Pharma Konnect - Enterpreneurial Skills

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized a Guest lecture on “Enterpreneurial Skills” on 29 th July 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The resource person for the program was Mr. Kumar Shanmugham, Nutralent Pharma Pvt Limited, Chennai. The session started with a welcome address by Mr.Abhisek of final year B.Pharm. Mr.Kumar delivered the lecture session on career development and Entrepreneur Development skills. The session was attended by second and third-year B.Pharm students at the Demo Hall 09 in the Third floor. Mr. Kumar narrated his success story of startup venture Nutralent pharma pvt Chennai. He also emphasised the need for people to possess a variety of competency abilities in order to be employable. After the general presentation, he spoke personally with our students and responded to their queries about potential careers in pharmaceutical sciences. The organizers were thankful to the resource person for sparing his valuable time in sharing his experience as an entrepreneur of Pharmaceutical Company. The lecture was organized as a part of Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE) and was named as Pharma Konnect – episode 2. The event was effectively organised by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean and Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cheittnad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with Chettinad Institution Innovation Council (CIIC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.

Speaker:

Mr. Kumar Shanmugham, Nutralent Pharma Pvt Limited, Chennai

Jul 29, 2022

Pharma Konnect - Career Guidance Program

The event ‘Pharma Konnect’ was organised by the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences to enlighten the B.Pharm students on the scope and career opportunities. Dr.Balaji, Executive Director and Mrs.S.Devi, Group Product Manager, Regenix Drugs Limited, Chennai were invited to throw light on the career prospects in pharma industries. Pharma Konnect has been a wonderful program instilling every student with a career of choice and interest. Students felt that this is a game changer as most of the students were found to be clueless and tend to choose an option that has been given to them and not being aware of the various other opportunities waiting for them to be recognised. Dr.Balaji enlightened the wide scope of the blooming pharmaceutical industry. Mrs.Devi explained the various options after B.Pharm and made an emphasis on the 3I’s – Intelligence, Innovation and Integrity to be followed in order to reach the ultimate goal of life. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks and acknowledgement to the management for providing a right platform for future career. Second, third and forth year B.Pharm students attended the session. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organised this event and Dr.S.Brito Raj coordinated the event. This event was jointly organised with Chettinad Institutional Innovation Council (CIIC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.

Speaker:

Dr.Balaji, Executive Director and Mrs.S.Devi, Group Product Manager, Regenix Drugs Limited, Chennai

Jul 27, 2022

FTIR and NMR Spectral Interpretation of Organic Compounds

A Two day virtual workshop on “FTIR and NMR Spectral Interpretation of Organic Compounds” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 15th and 16th July 2022. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences was the resource person of the two days workshop. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) are the powerful analytical tool with wide application in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. There is a growing need for skilled and trained person in the spectral interpretation in academia and industry. This two days workshop is focussed on the identification of organic compounds through comprehensive spectral interpretation techniques. The first day session was on the principles and theory of FTIR followed by an extensive session on interpretation of IR spectrum of various organic compounds. The participants were made to work on spectral interpretation problems. The concepts of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and its spectral patterns were discussed in detail by the resource person on the second day of the workshop. Participants were also taught to solve simple intrepretation problems with a combined data of molecular formula, IR spectrum and NMR spectrum. The UG, PG, research scholars and faculty from various colleges across the country participated in this two days workshop and were highly benefited. Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Dr.G.S.Hikku, Convenor of Chettinad Insitution Innovation Council (CIIC) coordinated the event.

Jul 15, 2022

Pediatric Physiotherapy Awareness Camp

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized Out-reached Physiotherapy health awareness camp in Pre- School, Siruthavoor Village, Chengalpattu District, Old Mamallapuram Road, Tamil Nadu 603105 on 12/07/2022. Ms. Gayathri. K.C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai Coordinated the Paediatric health awareness camp. The 15 students from the BPT third year attended this camp along with the coordinator at 2 Government Anganwadi School, Siruthavoor Village. The Pediatric health awareness camp started from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm, camp was held with the Pediatric population from 2 years to 5 years. Kids were assessed with the playful method. Assess the general health status, upper limb muscle tone, and lower limb muscle tone. In that population, 5 kids were identified with Genu recurvatum and 3 with Genu valgum. 3 kids were identified with speech delay. Government Anganwadi teachers were taught about the importance of therapeutic exercises. Chettinad Academy of research and education contributed few Alphabetical letter sticker boards and art charts to the Anganwadi teacher of Pre-School on this occasion. In the awareness health camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the kids, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Learned importantly how to be polite to communicate with paediatric patients, and take care from entering the camp till finishing the camp. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with paediatric population.

Jul 12, 2022

Physiotherapy Health Awareness Camp

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the physiotherapy health awareness camp as Out-reached activity with BEE HEALTH STUDIO & DR.SANGEETHA HEALTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Visit on 10/7/2022 in Arasankalani village, ottiambakkam Kanchipuram district Chennai -629378. Ms. Gayathri. K.C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai with Dr. Sivabalan, a Founder& Director, Bee health studio, Chennai. The rural camp was combined with a General Physician, Dermatologist, and Physiotherapist. Dr. Shanmugam, MBBS, MD The medical convenor of DR. SANGEETHA HEALTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER gave a brief introduction to the health camp and its importance. Camp started in the morning at 8.30 am, gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 100 patients. The health camp proceeded with the proper covid protocol. Students were posted in the registration department, and vitals were checked like Weight and BP. In the awareness health camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the physiotherapy awareness health camp. patients with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, wheezing problems, shoulder pain, osteoarthritis, and general exercise. Important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients, and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Speaker:

Dr. Shanmugam, MBBS, MD The medical convenor of DR. SANGEETHA HEALTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Jul 10, 2022

CHRI Library and Proquest Webinar

During the pandemic period, library electronic resources help the users to satisfy their requirements. In this aspect we subscribed ProQuest, DELNET & Pharmaintelligence electronic resources for the users. It is important to conduct orientation/webinar/workshop/ hands on training programme to the users about the electronic resources availability and access procedure.

Speaker:

SRIJITH – Training & Consulting Partner – PROQUEST.

Jul 09, 2022

How to do a journal presentation? & How to search an article?

A seminar was conducted on 06-07-2022 (02.00 P.M TO 3.30 P.M)which is titled as “How to do a journal presentation? & How to search an article?”. Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Ms.S.Swathi, Research Scholar, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy were conducted this seminar. Ms.S.Sujitha explained about How to do a journal presentation. She presented through PPT presentation. She explained about the contents present in an article, research terminologies, and journal templates. She added points on how to validate an article in a journal presentation. Explained about RCT, and PEDRO scale validation. She also explained about the categories in PEDRO scale. Ms. S. Swathi gave a hands on training about how to search for an article in a journal. She gave a detailed explanation about UGC journal data base, Google scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and other journals. Students from BPT 6th semester attended this seminar. Other faculty members and Dean in-charge from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy were in the seminar. They shared their opinion and knowledge on research and journal presentation. The session was very informative to the students.

Speaker:

Ms.S.Sujitha, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Ms.S.Swathi, Research Scholar, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy.

Jul 06, 2022

Physiotherapy role during Labor

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Physiotherapy role during labor” on Tuesday(05/07/2022), 02:30PM to 04:00 PM at Zoom platform &Demo Hall 13, Ground Floor, College Block ( for those who were in college, the guest lecture class was displayed in zoom through projector display). Students from BPT 3rd,7th semester and MPT studentswere in holidays so they attended from their home through zoomand BPT 5th semester students attended theguest lecturethrough zoom at Demo Hall 13. Ms. S. Sujitha, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Dr. S. Jenifer Augustina, Assistant Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy took over the session. She started explaining about the stages of labor, physiology of labour and explained completely about the physiotherapy role during labor. She explained the positions to be adopted during labor, different treatment methods, modification of position for reducing the complications of labor. She explained about relaxation techniques, breathing exercise, usage of birth ball, pain management techniques, usage of electrotherapy modalities in pain management. The students were interested in the lecture. They clarified their doubts with the guest lecture. Dr. P. Senthil., Dean i/c of Chettinad School of Physiotherapy honored the invited speaker through his words and appreciated her presentation. The session ended up by the vote of thanks given by Ms. S. Sujitha., Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy.

Speaker:

Dr. S. JENIFER AUGUSTINA., MPT (OBG), Ph.D

Jul 05, 2022

ProQuest Webinar

It is important, to organize webinars to the library users for creating an awareness about availability of our institutional electronic resources & its access procedures. For this we organize, Webinar on “How to access PROQUEST Health research premium collections & Academic complete: Electronic resources.

Speaker:

SRIJITH – Training & Consulting Partner – PROQUEST

Jul 01, 2022

Summer Internship - July 2022

One great opportunity for students to solve the dilemma of choosing between industry and academia at the end of their formal education is the internship program. This short-term work experience in pharmaceutical companies will help students better understand the pharmaceutical industry, learn the process of drug discovery and development, and build a strong network with pharmaceutical experts and fellows, all of which will benefit future career development. Some interns may be able to present the results of their work in scientific papers or conference talks, or they may even be able to land a job as a result of the training. Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences encourages internship programs. Some testimonials post-internship from our students: “We started off in the store section before moving on to the production department, where we can find both solid and liquid dosage forms. We had an opportunity to learn in the production unit, we then learned about many instruments that were utilized there and the pharmaceutical products prepared by them. Then we headed to the packing department to learn about various packaging materials that were used. Then we visited the two more crucial departments: Quality control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).” “Clinical Pharmacology, Quality Assurance, Biostatistics, Bioanalytical interactions with clinical investigators helped us to understand the SOPs more effectively. The internship was a tremendous learning experience that helped me grow personally and professionally and laid the stage for my future career.” “First 5 days we visited the QC department .We were guided by QC incharge. We learnt about many quality control procedures and machines.(UV spectrophotometer, HPLC, Dissolution test apparatus, pH metre apparatus). We then visited Quality Assurance with attached BMR with COA. We went to the raw materials room where they kept a complete record of all manufactured products. In the Production department, we were explained about all the steps and machines involved in manufacturing tablets and capsules such as the compression machine and Capsule filling machine. In the granulation area, we saw the functioning of machines - Rapid mixture granulator, Fluid bed dryer, Colloidal mill, Mechanical sieve shaker.” “We learned documentation procedures in the Quality assurance department and we were also given chances to take seminars individually on our allotted topics on the weekends.” “In the Quality Control Dept., guided by the head of QC we were trained in handling HPLC, IR Spectroscopy, Assay analysis,and Dissolution analysis. In the Quality Assurance Dept., the head of QA guided us with the processes and procedures that improve the quality of the finished drug product such as Documentation and Monitoring.”

Jul 01, 2022

Yoga for Humanity

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on behalf of International Yoga Day 2022 celebration titled “Yoga for Humanity” on 21/06/2022, 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM in Virtual mode. BPT III, II, I year and MPT I year students attended the session. Ms. Pritika Rana, MPT (Ortho), Assistant Professor, AIPH University, Odisha lectured on introduction about the Yoga and importance of varying Asanas in human life. The important highlights of the resource person Ms. Pritika Rana of this session was the alumna of our Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE. The resource person also demonstrated some of the basic Yoga Asanas and explains about the benefits of the Asanas along with the problem relief. Session went on for about 1 ½ hours. Points on relaxation, breathing technique, management of musculoskeletal problems with simple Yoga techniques were discussed. Students actively participated in the guest lecture cum demonstration session and also clarified the doubt regarding the basic techniques.

Speaker:

Ms. Pritika Rana, MPT (Ortho) Assistant Professor, AIPH University, Odisha.

Jun 21, 2022

International Day of Yoga

8th International day of yoga 2022 has celebrated at Chettinad Academy of Research & Education at Kelambakkam on 21.06.2022. Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar, Vice-Chancellor of CARE inaugurated the Yoga for Humanity program on the occasion of International day of yoga. Dr. Yuva Dayalan, Founder & Director of Yuvaa Yoga was the special guest on this yoga program and trained all the students & staff members. Dr. Kirubalan Dy. Director, Department of Physical Education & Dr. Sanjay Andrew Department of Physiology organized and coordinated the yoga program.

Jun 21, 2022

CHETPATHCON-2022

Department of Pathology, Chettinad hospital and Research Institute conducted anInternational CME titled “CHETPATHCON 2022 –SOFT TISSUE TUMOURS DIAGNOSTIC UPDATES” under the auspices of TNPCIAPM on 11-6-2022. The CME was Virtual with 226 registrations .The welcome address was given by Organizing ChairpersonDr.Vijayashree Raghavan, HOD of Pathology followed by talk by our Dean Dr.Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dr.Chandramouleeswari, Secretary of TNPCIAPM and Dr,Sandhya Sundaram, President of TNPCIAPM .Inaugural address was given by Honorable Vice Chancellor, CARE,Prof. Dr. Shantha Ravishankar. The first talk was by our International speaker, Dr.PaariMurugan who is the Associate Professor,Urologic &Orthopedic Pathology,Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Minnesota University. Also he is the Medical Director, Biorepository & Laboratory Services, University of Minnesota,Minneapolis,USAon the topic “CHALLENGING SOFT TISSUE TUMOURS:CASE STUDIES”. He explained various challenging cases with differential diagnosis and molecular genetics. The second talk was on APPROACH TO SOFT TISSUE TUMOURSby Dr.Chandramouleeswari,Professor and Head,Central Laboratory, TNGMSSH.She explained the approach to soft tissue tumors starting from morphology to molecular genetics. The third session was a Quiz Contest conducted by Dr. Femela.M,Professor, Department of Pathology, CHRI.Dr.Navya.P.T was the quiz scorer,Dr.Nivetha.S, quiz coordinator.Eight teams participated, the First place was secured by Pathology Post Graduates of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education,Second place by Government Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram. The final session was by Prof. Dr.S.Rajendiran, from South Carolina, Visiting Professor of Pathology, SRIHER, Chennai on the topic “ Updates on Soft tissue Tumours”.He elucidated the Updates on Soft tissue Tumours including the recent WHO classification with various case scenarios. Overall, the CME enlightened the delegates on the Soft Tissue Tumor Updates and the conduct of the CME was praised by delegates through their feedback and their interaction with the speakers.

Jun 11, 2022

World Bicycle Day 2022

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an e-lecture to commemorate the “World Bicycle Day 2022” on the topic of “Importance of BiCycle and Physical Fitness” on 03.06.2022 via Online Mode. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The resource person for this guest lecture is Dr. P. Nagaraj, PhD, Lead Consultant- Neuro science and sports exercise lifestyle medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Chennai. The primary objective of this event is to insist on the importance of the Bicycle and its utilization. Dr. P. Nagaraj explained about the physiological changes happens in our body due to regular practice cycling and making us more healthier in life. The audience found the lecture useful and interacted with the resource person about the utilization of bicycle safely in physical fitness.

Jun 03, 2022

Importance of Artificial Ventilation in Critical care management

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Importance of Artificial Ventilation in Critical care management” on Tuesday (24/05/2022), 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM at skills lab, College Block. Students from BPT 3rd and MPT 1st year attended the guest lecture. Dr. P. Senthil, Professor/Dean i/c and Mr. Omprakash, Research scholar, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Dr. R. Swaminathan Veerasamy, MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), PDCC (cardiac Anes.), Deputy Medical Superintendent, CHRI, CARE is the resource person for this session. The session went for 2 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an live demonstration of ventilator and its operating modes, principles with audiences in the skill lab. The resource person provided a complete concept of ventilator in ICU management. Our students asked questions and clarified certain doubts regarding modes and assisted control in ventilator, and how far it helps the quality of life of a respiratory illness, some clarifications regarding the endotracheal tubes and tracheostomy. Adjuvant therapy and its importance to the artificial ventilated patients like chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques are also discussed during the end of the session. At last by 12.45 pm Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in-charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE honoured the guest speakers.

Speaker:

Dr. R. Swaminathan Veerasamy, MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), PDCC (cardiac Anes.), Deputy Medical Superintendent, CHRI, CARE

May 25, 2022

National level workshop on Plyometric on Peak performance

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National level workshop on Peak performance for Post graduate and Under graduate students of Physiotherapy. Organizing committee given warm welcome for Resource Person Dr. Vinod Kumar, Associate professor, Dayanda Sagar University, Bangalore. Then, the session started with 1 hr and 30 minutes of theory class. In this session, he covered History of Plyometric training, Plyometric Mechanics, Physiology models, Plyometric program design and conclusion. Session had 20 minutes of tea break. After the tea break, practical session started, which consists of Lateral bounds, Split jump, Box lateral shuffle, Barrier Lateral jump, Lateral shuffle Bosu, Box March Low, Box March Jump, Box Jump, clap push up, plyo push ups knees, depth push up, depth push up feet elevated, Long jumps, Hurdle jumps, Long depth Jumps and Plyometric ladder drills. Students learnt different types of jumps and their application part. They also explored in different exercises of Plyometric. Finally, all the students were satisfied with his session. Dr. Vinod asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session. Finally, Dr Senthil Dean I/C Felicitated the resource person with Memento. At the end of the session group photo taken with resource person.

May 12, 2022

National Technology Day

On behalf of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized the National Technology Day on 11th May 2022. This event was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting by Dr.Kumar Ebenezer, Principal Incharge of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and a welcome note was given by Mr.D.Sridhar, B.Pharm – first year student. First year students displayed various models depicting the scientific principles which have contributed for technological advancements. Mr.Karthik dressed up as Human Robo was the highlight of the event. The working principle of wind mill, sound amplification using wind and rain sensors were also demonstrated by the students. The concept named LIFI, the light assisted sound amplification technique was explained by Mr.Gokulavasan and Ms.Rakshan Roshan. Scientific inventions are the integral part of our life with a wide significant contributions ranging from light bulb to space explorations. The technological advancements in different fields such as agriculture, medicine, sports and space were depicted with models and demonstrated by students. The BSc students from Facutly of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing students from College of Nursing and Faculty and students of School of Architechture visited the exhibition and appreciated the students for their interesting contribution. The entire event was planned and coordinated by Mr.R.Manikandan, B.Pharm first year student corodinator. This event enabled all the first year students to explore the technological advancements in various fields of science. Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Dr.S.Brito Raj and Dr.A.Deevan Paul coordinated the event. This event was organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

May 11, 2022

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER’S DAY 2022

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a fit mom campaign on behalf of International mother’s day 2022 in collaboration with Bee health studio, Mint hospital, Dr. Chanda Balaji clinic .This health camp focused on fitness of mothers., i.,e., pregnant women, postnatal mothers, infertility / miscarriage women, menopausal women. This is initiated to help the silent sufferers, who didn’t even come forward and list out the complaints about their health. A proper fitness assessment was taken. The complaints related treatment was given. The session mainly focused on the fitness of abdomen. It is conducted from 07/05/2022 to 12/05/2022 .On Sunday it was conducted from 09.00 am to 1.00 pm. Students from VI semester were participated and provided treatments to the mothers. The mothers who silently suffered from various issues like urinary incontinence, musculoskeletal problems were benefitted through this camp. We also treated infertility women who have poor lower abdominal fitness. Abdominal fitness, a proper counseling was given to them to overcome dyspareunia and to become pregnant. Totally 250 members were benefitted through this camp. At the last day, Dr.P. Senthil., dean i/c, CSPT, CARE , Ms. S.Sujitha, Assistant professor, CSPT, CARE, Ms. Bindhu, Nursing superintendent, Mint Hospital were honored and appreciation certificates were given to the volunteers.

May 07, 2022

One Day Virtual Seminar on Drug Development

A one day virtual seminar on “Drug Development: From Idea to Market (SERIES 2)” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 7th MAY 2022. The Seminar started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. First session of the seminar was on the topic “Catalyzing Pharma Innovations through Incubation Centre” given by Dr. K.Venkateshwaran, Incubation Scientist, Anna University, Thiruchirapalli, TN. He explained the importance of transforming the ideas to industrial application with the support of incubation centres. Followed by that, second session was on the topic “Drug Development from Idea to Market” delivered by Dr.Vinod Khandelwal, GSK Knowledge Centre, Haryana. Dr.Vinod explained the various stages of drug development process and the significant role of pharmacy professionals at each level. Both the sessions were highly informative and the queries raised by the participants were effectively clarified by the speakers. Finally vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. About 68 participants from various pharmacy institutions across the country participated in the event. The event was organised and coordinated by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai

May 07, 2022

SKILLED CLINICAL TRAINING 2022

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a skilled clinical training from 06/05/2022 to 13/05/2022 for VI semester students by 09: 30 AM to 12: 30 PM in Respiratory medicine department, CHRI, CARE. The faculty, Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI, CARE gave detailed explanation to the topics of chest x- ray, pulmonary function test, bronchoscopy, CT scan in pulmonary, pulmonary assessment, medical management of respiratory conditions, pulmonary rehabilitation. They gave a practical exposure of demonstration techniques to the students. Students got benefitted through this clinical posting. They gave a feedback that they evaluated patients and treated along with the respiratory medicine faculties.

May 06, 2022

GROUP DISCUSSION - NERVOUS SYSTEM

The Chettinad School of physiotherapy organized a group discussion in ”NERVOUS SYSTEM” among Undergraduate first-year students in demo hall 13 on 02/05/2022 from 9.00 AM to 10.30 AM. MODERATOR BY K. C. GAYATHRI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. "Group" is a collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction and who work together to achieve a common set of goals. "Discussion" is the process whereby two or more people exchange information or ideas in a face-to-face situation to achieve a goal. The goal, or end product, may be increased knowledge, agreement leading to action, disagreement leading to competition or resolution, or perhaps only a clearing of the air or a continuation of the status quo. Students were divided into five groups, each group consisting of 7members. Students have discussed the topic of PAIN PATHWAY, CORTICOSPINAL TRACT, BASAL GANGLIA AND ITS FUNCTION, AND TYPES OF SYNAPSE. A group discussion is important in developing the personality of a student. The group discussion helps students to improve behavior traits such as leadership skills, analytical skills, divergent thinking, communication skills, and so on. It is a process of mutual knowledge gaining as students will understand the topic from different perspectives.

May 02, 2022

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2022

We, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a ELOCUTION COMPETITION on behalf of the INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2022 CELEBRATIONS on the topic of CHANGES YET TO BE NEEDED FOR A WORKER at Demo hall 13, ground floor, college block by 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm on 30-04-2022. Ms. S. SUJITHA, Assistant professor, CSPT, CARE was the event co-ordinator. Totally 6 participants and 60 audience. The participants spoke well in adherence to the topic. They were provided with 10 min of total time. Initially by 8 min a warning bell had rung and after 10 min a alarm bell had rung that was the final warning. The participants followed all the rules and regulations. They gave a neat talk. Dr. SHOBA NARAYANAN, Associate professor, FAHS, CARE was the judge for the competition. She briefly explained the piurpose of the event and introduced the participants to the audience. She gave a brief comments and encouraged the participants to do more by appreciating their speech . the judgement was made according to the judgement criteria such as voice ( 2 points ), content( 2 points ), eloquence( 2 points ), body language ( 2 points ), way of expressing the words ( 2 points ). Totally 10 points. The first prize was awarded to Suhasini kalyanaraman, 1st year, B.Sc counseling Psychology and second prize was awarded to Muhil Azhaki, 2nd year, M.Sc Counselling Psychology. The judge also appreciated the participants for their speech.

Apr 30, 2022

PHYSIOTHERAPY HEALTH CAMP

The Chettinad school of physiotherapy and BEE HEALTH STUDIO conducted an outreach health camp for all age groups. Moderator by MS.K.C. GAYATHRI., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, CARE. On the 30th of April 2022, Chettinad school of physiotherapy and Bee health studio, Tamil Nadu, organized a physio health camp in the community hall, CHRI, KELAMBAKKAM, TAMILNADU. BPT III and II Years students from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE participated as a Volunteers in the health camp. The health camp started at 9.00 am, and patients from all age groups started to come to camp. Camp started with monitoring the VITALS, TEMPERATURE SPO2, and BLOOD PRESSURE. From BEE HEALTH STUDIO, Senior physiotherapist, MR. SIVABALAN, MPT (ORTHO) and Ms. Pradeepa in the part of the Physiotherapy health camp. The patient was assessed manually, and they were referred for the exercise in the physiotherapy department. In the camp, students learned the exposure to communicating with geriatric patients. From entering, the students took care of the patient in registration, waiting to visit the general consultation, then to the physio consultation, and then who needed exercise and modalities, were taken to the physiotherapy department for the treatment session. The camp also had FOOT ANALYSIS, in this, the patient was analyzed in that in standing posture, knee alignment posture, squatting posture, walking posture, weight shifting in the knees, and weight transferring in the foot were analyzed. Outreach, is also one of the parts of the studying activity

Apr 30, 2022

Science Outreach Program

An Out reach Program was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Uthandhi Government School, Uthandi, Chennai. The purpose of the outreach program was to demonstrate and educate the school students on basic science concepts using basic scientific models. B.Pharm second and third year students took an initiative and prepared various models like buzzing wire, fire extinguisher, magic flame, DNA model, water dispenser, helium balloon, hydraulic alarm and few other models depicting the anatomy of heart and kidney. B.Pharm students explained the concepts to the school students from sisth standard to ninth standard on 30th April, 2022 at Uthandi Government School. Mrs.Sharmila, Principal of the Government School supported us to organize the event at their school to promote learning interest among the school children. This program provided an exploratory experience and also inculcated curiosity among the students. As a result, school students were well received by our students and gave energetic and interactive demonstrations to meet their expectations. This event also brought awareness on the impact of science and technology on the sustainable development of the country. About 30 models were displayed during the exhibition and were donated to the school for future use. All the models were prepared by our B.Pharm students with the abled support of our faculty members. Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan and Dr.S.Brito Raj coordinated the event and Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean organized the event.

Apr 30, 2022

Guest Lecture - Disabilities in Cerebral palsy

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Guest lecture on “Disabilities in Cerebral palsy” on Thursday (28/04/2022), 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM at Demo Hall 25, 1st Floor, College Block. Students from BPT 4th and 6th semester attended the guest lecture about “Disabilities in Cerebral Palsy”. Ms. S. Sujitha, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. Mr. Jefferson Raj Leckler.,MPT (NEURO), Sheffield Hallam University, UK, Senior Physiotherapist, Vidhya Sagar and Ms.Vijayalakshmi. M.,(PT), MIAP, Senior Physiotherapist, Vidhya Sagar were the resource persons for this session.The session went for 2 hours with presentation of slides and videos, along with it speaker had an active interactive session with audiences. They provided a complete concept of disabilities in CP. They shared their knowledge and explained with some case scenario that they have handled in Vidhya Sagar. They used video- Assisted teaching methodology to explain about various disablements of CP children. They clarified about the evaluation and management of CP. They provided an another view of approach to CP children that we have to concentrate on their functional activities, special education , understanding CP children’s separate world and helping them to improve their quality of life. Our students asked questions and clarified certain doubts regarding deformities and disabilities in CP, and how far it affects the quality of life of a CP children, some clarifications regarding the positioning. Our guest speakers also bought some orthosis that can be used for Cerebral palsy and explained that to the students. At last by 12.45 pm Dr. P. Senthil, Dean incharge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE honoured the guest speakers.

Apr 28, 2022

Observation visit to Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the outreached activity to Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chengalpattu. All the students were accompanied by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor and Mr. Om Prakash, research Scholar for this outreach activity. Initially, we met the Director Dr.S. Elavarasan , he asked us to meet Dr. Vijay Bhagat, deputy Director for the today’s activity. Then, Dr. Vijay Bhagat advised us to assemble all the students in Auditorium and appointed Dr.Shubhangi Baviskar, as coordinator for today’s activity. Dr.Shubhangi Baviskar had taken lecture on Causes, epidemiology, clinical features and Management of Leprosy. It was very informative session on Leprosy. After that, she divided the students into three batches, and allotted moderator for each batch. Moderators had taken their respective students to different places like MCR shoe making area, Physiotherapy department and in Patient and Outpatient ward. Students learnt different types of deformities and their physiotherapy management. They also explored in wax therapy unit and splint areas. Finally, all the students assembled in Auditorium after the rounds of different places. Dr.Shubhangi Baviskar asked about the feedback of today’s session. Student’s replied unanimously that it was very useful and interactive session with various department staff.

Apr 26, 2022

QUIZ COMPETITION - Hip and Knee complex

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE conducted a QUIZ competition for the BPT II and III rd YEAR students on 18/04/2022 from 8.45 am to 10.20 am as part of class activity. A quiz is a game that can also be called a mind sport wherein the players, either as individuals or in teams attempt to answer questions posed to them correctly. Students were divided into 4 groups GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP C with each group of 11-12 members as a team. The quiz was organized by Dr. P. Senthil, Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and coordinated by D. Pooja and Kaviyarasi, BPT II nd Year students. In the topic of Hip and Knee complex - Biomechanics promotes a healthy debate amongst participants to learn from each other Quiz competitions are used in Schools and Universities to aid in language development and particular biomechanics subject areas of study. Quizzes are designed to promote, a fun way to study and in the process help improve one’s general knowledge Quiz competitions enables students to think from different angles or simply ‘to think out of the box. It promotes a healthy debate amongst participants to learn from each other. Quiz competitions even help build the student’s soft skills. At the end of the quiz group D WON the first prize and Group A and Group B won the shared second prize.

Apr 18, 2022

World Heritage Day

On behalf of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized the World Heritage Day on 18th April 2022. This event began with lighting of lamp by the organizing team and with a welcome note by Ms.Santhirika Devi, B.Pharm – first year student. An exhibition comprising of various models depicting the rich heritage and culture of Tamilnadu was displayed by B.Pharm- first year students and was witnessed by the students from other constituent colleges of CARE. The Lord Buddha in statue made from clay by Mr.R.Manikandan, first year B.Pharm student was a highlight of the exhibit. Events such as ‘Cooking without fire’ and ‘Rangoli’ were conducted among the students of CARE. The delicacies prepared by the contestants without the use of fire and the colourful rangoli portraying the Indian Heritage were judged by Dr.Aarthi, Dept of Anatomy and Dr.Saradha, Dept of Pharmacology. A set of fun games namely the tongue twisters and puzzles were conducted by the second year B.Pharm students. Afternoon session was dedicated to the sports events. In order to portray the Indian Heritage and Culture, different sports like Tug of war, seven stones and pot breaking were organized for the students of CARE. Dr.Kirubalan, Sports Director of CARE conducted the events with the support of the organizing team. All the events were overseen by Dr.Benoy Varghese Cheriyan, Dr.S.Brito Raj and Dr.A.Deevan Paul, faculty of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Overall event was organised and coordinated by Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Professor of Dept of Pharmacognosy and by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Apr 18, 2022

SHE PHYSIO-2022, WOMEN IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with IAP- Women Cell (INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY) organized an Inter-college conference She – Physio Conference 2022 on 17-04-2022. Moderator by Ms. K.C. GAYATHRI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY along with 28 BPT and MPT students. On the 17th of April 2022, Chettinad School of physiotherapy as a academic partner with the Organizer - Indian association of physiotherapist (IAP), Women cell, Tamil Nadu, organized a conference with 6 different speakers from different departments. Students from different colleges registered and clinical practitioners also joined this program. The conference started with an Inauguration function, around 9.30 am, the program started with a Welcome Dance by Laksana Praveen kumar, the first year, BPT STUDENT, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE. After that students received a speech in neonatology, OBG, NEURO, SPORTS, CARDIO from the invited eminent speakers. Followed by the scientific session, students have cultural events like solo dance, group dance, and quiz competitions. In solo dance, Blessy from BPT 1st year and Shanmathi from BPT 2nd year participated. In a group dance by Shanmathi, Manjari, Lakshana, and Blessy have participated and won the second prize. In quiz competitions, students Megitha puja, Vaishnavi, Manjari, and Lavanya participated and completed three rounds out of five rounds. Our students also played a vital role in various volunteer committees throughout the conference and helped the organizing team.

Apr 17, 2022

Oral presentation and Young Researcher award

Mr. Omprakash, Research Scholar from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) Presented Oral presentation entitled "The Role of Intensive Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist in Complete Tracheal Transection Subject - A Case Report” in the 2nd International Health Care Conference organized by Manuszeal Health care academy, Chennai on 14-04-2022 and also received the Young Researcher award for his contribution.

Apr 14, 2022

National level Tournament for Men’s and Women’s organized by Tamil Nadu Sports University

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE joined as the volunteers in the National level Tournament for Men’s and Women’s organized by Tamil Nadu Sports University on 07 and 08 April 2022, Sports University campus, Melagottiyur. Our 6 PG students from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) participated more actively in all the sports events for the sports injury physiotherapy management. They got a very good exposure about the immediate acute care in sports injury management for the On – field players and made the players to continue the field event. Mr. T. Alagappan and Ms. Vinotha. D, Sports Physiotherapist from the Sports Medicine Department, CHRI, CARE guided the students to make effective acute sports injury management. Students treated ankle, knee injuries, shoulder injuries and applied the ice massage and crepe bandage for the support. Manual stretching and relaxation techniques, myofacial stretching has been done by the PG’s for the back muscle, neck and hamstring, calf muscle cramps.

Apr 07, 2022

CHETPHYSIOCON 2022

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the National level Conference “CHETPHYSIOCON 2022” on the theme of “Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice, 06 and 07 April 2022, Venue: Sigapi Achi Auditorium. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Dr. Shantha Ravisankar, VC, CARE delivered the inaugural address and graces the occasion. Our Chief Guest Thiru. Premkumar Samuel, Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu given a special address. Followed by the Inaugural address and lamp lightening, the scientific session was started with 05 eminent speakers in varying physiotherapy specialty with the theme of “Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice”. WE also received more than 50 papers for the Oral/Poster presentation in UG/PG/Research Scholar category. Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai delivered the vote of thanks at the end of this session. The primary objective of this conference is to bring the updated and recent evidence based physiotherapy intervention in Orthopaedic, Neurological, Cardio-respiratory, Sports and OBG conditions. The eminent resource person of concern field of physiotherapy specialty was delivered and shared their updated physiotherapy intervention to all the participants in this National level Conference “CHETPHYSIOCON 2022”. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the Evidence based physiotherapy intervention.

Speaker:

Thiru. Premkumar Samuel, Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu

Apr 06, 2022

RURAL HEALTH CAMP (outreach)

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized the rural health camp as Out-reached activity with Sri Ganapathi Sachinanda charitable clinic, Visit on 3/4/2022 in NaduPalani, Kanchipuram district Chennai -624601. Ms.Thamizharasi Manonmani, the senior physiotherapist from SGS Charitable Clinic , Ms. Gayathri. K.C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai, BPT 3rd year students Haripriya. D and Saran. K included in the rural health general camp. The rural camp was combined with a general physician, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, physiotherapist, and yoga therapist. Dr.Shivasubramanian MBBS, MD. The medical convenor of Sri Ganapathi sachinanda charitable clinic gave a brief introduction to the rural health camp and its importance. Camp started in the morning at 8.30 am, gradually started with the patient gathering, and treated more than 150 patients. In the Rural health camp, students were involved enthusiastically in assessing the patient, providing physiotherapy treatment, and teaching therapeutic exercises. Patients from different age groups participated in the rural health camp. Patients with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, osteoarthritis, and general exercise. Important to how polite to communicate with the aged patients, and take care from entering the camp and taking them to different departments they need. Students got a different explore in assessing, and communicating with different ages people.

Speaker:

Dr.Shivasubramanian MBBS, MD. The medical convenor of Sri Ganapathi sachinanda charitable clinic

Apr 03, 2022

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY (WAAD)- ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE conducted an ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION on 02/04/2022 (Saturday) on the behalf of WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY (WAAD) ON 02/04/2022 at the time of 10.30 AM 12.30 pm. The theme of the essay writing competition is “INCLUSIVE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL”. Ms. K. C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Resaerch and Education (CARE) coordinated and conducted the competition. World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 02. The day recognizes and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism. The condition typically starts during childhood and continues into adulthood. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by behavioural and communicational affections that impact a person’s ability to navigate social interactions and also cause repetitive and restricted behaviour. Autism is a developmental disorder with symptoms that appear within the first three years of life. Its formal diagnostic name is autism spectrum disorder. The word “spectrum” indicates that autism appears in different forms with varying levels of severity. After evaluation of the essay writing, 1st prize is given to Ms. Roshini, BPT 1 year student and 2nd prize shared by Ms. Sabari Dharshini and Damodharan, BPT 1 year students.

Apr 02, 2022

Drug Discovery Tools

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized a one day Workshop on “Drug Discovery Tools” on 02nd April 2022 from 09:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The resource person for the program was Dr. Pandian. S, Assistant Professor and Computational Chemist, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE. The forenoon session started with a lecture session giving an overview on the importance and application of drug discovery tools. The session was attended by second and third-year B.Pharm students at the Lecture Hall 11 in the ground floor. After the lecture session, third year B.Pharm students were divided into batches and hands on training was given on the basic molecular docking tools. Dr.S.Pandian and his team familiarized the students with various tools on computer-aided drug design. Students were given hands on training in the Drug Discovery Lab, Second floor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. He also shared the list of freely available software to practice Molecular docking and also provided handouts on the concepts of drug discovery to the students. After each session, he also interacted with every batch and cleared their doubts on the usage of the software. The organizers were thankful to the resource person and his team members for sparing their valuable time in training the students to familiarize the docking tools. The workshop was organized as a part of Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE) by Dr.Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cheittnad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.

Speaker:

Dr. Pandian. S, Assistant Professor and Computational Chemist, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE

Apr 02, 2022

Outreach Program on Creating a Plastic Free Community

The B.Pharm Students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences along with the NSS unit of CARE participated in the Community based Outreach Program on Creating a Plastic Free Community. Student volunteers visited Pudupakkam village on 31st March 2022, and gave an orientation program about the banned plastic and encouraged them to use eco-friendly carry bags. Ms.Archana and Ms.Priyadharshini, second year B.Pharm students demonstrated the preparation of eco-friendly bags from paper and clothes. The student teams also performed a street play on ‘Ill-effects of plastic on our ecosystem’ in the Government school at Pudupakkam Village. There was an immense response from the villagers and school children. This event was organised by Dr.Koyeli, NSS Coordinator of CARE and coordinated by Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mar 31, 2022

INNOVATIVE TEACHING – QUIZ COMPETITION

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a QUIZ COMPETITION on the topic of Orthosis on Wednesday (30/03/2022), 02:05 PM to 03:10 PM at Demo Hall 3, 1st Floor, College Block. BPT VI semester students were participated in this “QUIZ COMPETITION ON THE TOPIC OF ORTHOSIS”. Mrs. S. Sujitha, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE conducted the session. We divided the students into 3 groups . They were allowed to give a unique name to their team. 10 rounds were conducted in the quiz. 1- 4 rounds are preliminary rounds which carries 1 mark questions, 5-7 rounds are harder rounds which carries 2 mark questions, last 8-10 rounds are bonus round which carries 3 mark questions. Passing of questions were also taken place in the quiz which carries half of its original mark. Students were actively participated in quiz competition . On the mark basis, I , II & III positions were selected Team I scored 8 marks, Team II scored 15 marks, Team III scored 21 marks . The winning team i.e., Team III were rewarded with gifts. They actively participated in the Quiz. Through this quiz competition, I have revised them the entire chapter called orthosis.

Mar 30, 2022

Prevention and Spread of COVID 19

The B.Pharm Students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences along with the NSS unit of CARE participated in the Community based Outreach Program on Prevention and spread of COVID 19. Student volunteers visited Pudupakkam village on 30th March 2022 and educated the villagers on the preventive intervention techniques that would help in reducing the spread of COVID 19. Our student volunteers gave a group and individual demonstrations on prevention and control measures that includes hand hygeine and hand washing techniques, correct way of wearing the mask and travelling advices. Villagers were also educated on the importance of being vaccinated. Pamphlets were distributed on the importance of vaccination. Students also visited nearby Government school and demonstrated the proper hand washing steps to the school children. Villagers and the school students found the program highly beneficial and were thankful to the NSS volunteers for the initiative. This event was initiated and organised by Dr.Koyeli, NSS Coordinator of CARE and coordinated by Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mar 30, 2022

COMMUNITY-BASED AWARENESS CAMP

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with NSS Team, CARE jointly organized a community-based awareness camp in PUDUPAKKAM village on 30/3/2022 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. MODERATOR BY K.C.GAYATHRI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. One of the parts of the national service scheme NSS, every year conducting the health camp. Students who were enrolled in the NSS, Voluntary participate in the awareness camp. Students were divided into 3 groups each group was issued a pamphlet to the public regarding the awareness of COVID booster dose. Students have received a new exploration of rural people and explained the importance of a booster dose of COVID vaccination. Outreach is also one of the parts of the education, community-based how students interact with people

Speaker:

K.C.GAYATHRI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHETTINAD ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Mar 30, 2022

Intellectual Property Rights – Patents and Design Filing

One day National level online seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights – Patents and Design Filing” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in assoication with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM), Government of India, Nagpur. This awareness program on IPR was conducted as a part of the Training program offered by RGNIIPM under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM). Dr.Bharat Suryawanshi, who is working as Assistant Controller Patents and Designs for more than 18 years in the Central Government Office under the Patent Office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. During the online session, he gave an overview of various types of IPR and explained the filing process of patents and designs. About 292 participants ranging from students, scholars and teaching faculty from various disciplines attended the session. The session was highly beneficial in terms of knowing the filing procedures of patents and designs. This session would trigger the interest among the academicians to bring out more innovations in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The session was effectively organized by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Member of Institution Innovation Cell and Professor and Dean of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Speaker:

Dr.Bharat Suryawanshi

Mar 29, 2022

Dental and Eye Health Awareness

The B.Pharm Students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences along with the NSS unit of CARE participated in the Community based Outreach Program on Dental Health Awareness. Student volunteers visited Pudupakkm village on 25th March 2022 and educated the villagers and students on the common dental ailments and the importance of dental care. Pamphlets on the information regarding the free health camps at Chettinad Hospital were also distributed to the villagers. Students also explained the impact of various food substances on dental health and the need for regular check up. Many villagers found it highly beneficial and were thankful to the students for highlighting the importance of Dental and Eye health. Student volunteers also visited the nearby Government School and educated the school students on the importance of keeping their teeth healthy and clean. This is a comprehensive educational program to promote good oral health and impart education about correct oral hygiene practices. This event was effectively organised by Dr.Koyeli, NSS Coordinator of CARE and coordinated by Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mar 25, 2022

Live Webinar on “Medicinal Plants of India and their future prespective’’ with special reference to the state of Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh

The online webinar was conducted on the topic “Medicinal Plants of India and their future prespective’’ with special reference to the state of Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh. The presentation by Dr. Hemant Kumar Gupta (Ex. IFS Officer) and Dr. Sher Singh Samant (Director, Himalayan Forest Research Institute) on the topics ‘Healing Plants of India’ and ‘Medicinal Plants of North West Himalayas’ was given. 42 participants from Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu joined through zoom link to the webinar while students and faculty members joined the webinar from the lecture halls. The goal of the webinar was to motivate participants, students and faculty mermbers to conduct more research on Indian plant species and exploit their medicinal potential. It was an effort to inspire the participants to converge the ancient Ayurvedic science to the modern medical science through the scientific approach. Despite these advances, ancient Indian medical science(Ayurveda) continues to lag behind and efforts are required to exploit the potential of medicinal plant species by scientific approach by making scientific data available to the world. Additionally, they emphasised the need of promoting innovation and invention in Ayurvedic science. It was an informative and interactive session which drawn the attention of participants towards inherent medicinal plant species of India.

Speaker:

Dr. Hemant Kumar Gupta (Ex. IFS Officer) Dr. Sher Singh Samant (Director, Himalayan Forest Research Institute)

Mar 25, 2022

Five Days Virtual Skill Development Workshop on “Statistical Analysis using Excel”

A five day virtual Skill development workshop on “Statistical Analysis using Excel” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences from 21 March 2022 to 25 March 2022 between 6 pm to 8 pm. This workshop was jointly organized in association with Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA), Tamilnadu Branch. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences handled the sessions for 3 days from 21st March to 23rd March. She covered topics such as descriptive statistics, Correlation and Regression, Graphical representation of data, inferential statistics like t test, ANOVA – one way and two way. Theoretical explanation followed by practical session using excel was dealt on the mentioned topics. Dr.K.Marimuthu, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Malaysia was invited as a resource person to handle the sessions on 24th March and 25th March. The Excel Worksheets for all sessions were shared to all the registered participants by mail. About 79 registered participants attended the workshop from different institutions across the country. The sessions were highly beneficial for research scholars as the calculations learnt during the workshop could be practically applied for their research work. Participants also had an extended benefit of learning many basic functions of Excel from Dr.Marimuthu, which can be utilized for other professional applications. The workshop received an excellent feedback and participants also requested the organizers to conduct such workshop on regular basis. This workshop was organized and co-ordinated by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Speaker:

Dr.K.Marimuthu, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Malaysia

Mar 21, 2022

One Day Virtual National Seminar on “PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS”

A one day Virtual National Seminar on “Phytopharmaceuticals” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 19th March 2022. The seminar started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The seminar was organized exclusively for pharmacy professionals by virtual mode. The incredible biodiversity along with the history of herbal remedies, India offers a thriving market for phytopharmaceuticals. The long standing demand for ayurvedic and herbal remedies is now shifting towards demanding more evidence based herbal remedies. Phytopharmaceuticals are hence well positioned to cater to this demand and offers tremendous growth potential. This seminar focusses on the quality aspects of phytopharmaceuticals to provide consistent therapeutic application. The first Keynote speaker Dr. R.Arivukkarasu, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore. He gave a overview on the various aspects of standardization and qulaity control procedures to be followed for raw materials and finished products of herbal medicines. The second session was on Expression of metabolites as Pharmacophore by Dr.R.Duraisami, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode. Both the sessions were highly inofrmative and 125 participants from various pharmacy colleges attended by zoom. Our second and third year B.Pharm students also attended the seminar from a classroom. This virtual seminar was organized and coordinated by Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of research and Education, Chennai.

Speaker:

Dr. R.Arivukkarasu, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore

Mar 19, 2022

Two Days Workshop on ‘FIRST AID - A BASIC LIFE-SAVING SKILLS’

A two-day hands on workshop on ‘First aid - A basic life-saving skills’ was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) in collaboration with Chettinad College of Nursing (CCN), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) on 18th and 19th March 2022. The first day of the workshop was initiated by a welcome note by Prof. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing followed by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. First Session was delivered by Mr. Venkatesan A, HOD of Medical Surgical Nursing, CCN on the basic first aid aspects such as CPR, first aid for chocking, types of wounds and bleeding and first aid box. Second Session was delivered by Ms. Grace Pal, Nursing Tutor, CCN on first aid for burns, snake bites, poisoning, drowning, fainting and unconsciousness. Mr. Arunraj M, Resuscitation and Simulation Educator, CCN gave a detailed lecture on the basic life saving skills for adults, children and infants. On day two of the workshop, all the students were divided into three batches for the hands-on demonstration in the ‘Skills Lab’ located in the second floor. All the students were given hands-on experience on dressing the wound, applying different types of bandages, splinting the injured body part, heimlich maneuvre for chocking, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and transferring the victim by using mannequines. An active and enthusiatic participation was observed among students and they have gained confidence to meet the emergency situations. About 57 first year B.Pharmacy students participated in this workshop and are highly benefitted. The event was organised and coordinated by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE.

Mar 18, 2022

World Consumer Rights Day

On behalf of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) organized the World Consumer Rights Day on 15th March 2022. The theme of this year's consumer day was "Fair digital Finance". This event began with an inaugural address by Dr.Shantha Ravisankar, Vice Chancellor, CARE. A fun filled event named as Trekking with Trademarks was conducted among 15 teams comprising of student participants from all constituent colleges of CARE. Final round called as Devil’s Advocate was judged by Ms.Ruchi Sinha, Dean i/c, School of Law. Winners and Runners were awarded with event momentoes. First year B.Pharm students also showcased a drama in tamil language to highlight the consequences of irrationale use of cosmetic products. Second and third year B.Pharm students were encouraged by our faculty members to prepare and showcase the different herbal cosmetic products. Honorable Vice Chancellor inaugurated the exhibition and witnessed the products. She appreciated them for preparing variety of products and wished them to become entrepreneurs. Various products like herbal soaps, bath powders, lip balms, kajal, herbal based shampoos and Herbal hand wash were prepared by the students with the greatest support from the faculty members. The event named “Trekking with Trademarks” was coordinated by Dr.S.BritoRaj, Associate Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutics and Dr.Benoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The event named “Exhibition on Herbal Cosmetic Products” was coordinated by Dr.R.Karthikeyan, Professor of Dept of Pharmacognosy and Dr.A.Deevan Paul, Assistant Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutics. The event as a whole was organized and coordinated by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Mar 15, 2022

GUEST LECTURE - NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION DAY

The Chettinad school of Physiotherapy conducted a Guest Lecture “Importance of Immunization schedule” on the behalf of National Immunization Day for the BPT FIRST & THIRD YEAR students on 14 MARCH 2022 From 9.00 am to 10.30 pm as part of class activity. The resource person for this guest lecture is Dr. RAJKUMAR. G, MD, PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, CHETTINAD HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CHRI), CARE. Ms. K.C. Gayathri, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE coordinated the session. Our BPT I, III Year students participated in this session. Seminars were conducted on behalf of NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION DAY on 16th MARCH of every year. A vaccine is an antigenic substance that develops immunity against a disease which can be delivered through needle injections or by mouth or by aerosol.Vaccination is the injection of a dead or weakened organism that forms immunity against that organism in the body.Immunization is the process by which an animal or a person stays protected from disease. Vaccines are the perfect defence against a preventable and contagious disease that can be deadly. Vaccines are one of the safest medical products available, but there are some preventive measures one should adopt. Immunization is very important to protect ourselves from pandemic disease. Immunization plays an important role in the protection from dreadful diseases. Due to the immunization schedule only smallpox, the pulse has been eradicated from India. Immunity and type of immunity and the importance of the immunization, its mechanism in our body, and it creates the herd immunity in our body.

Mar 14, 2022

Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE)

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized a guest lecture on “Competencies and Career Guidance” on 11th March, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The resource person for the program was Mr.R.Manikandan, Vice President and Head – R&D, Granules India Limited, Hyderabad. This lecture session was organized for first, second and third year B.Pharm students as a part of their career guidance program. Mr.R.Manikandan shared his experience in handling team members at different competency levels. He also emphasised the requirements of various competency skills to make them employable. After the general lecture session, he also interacted separately with B.Pharm students and answered their queries regarding career prospects in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The Organizers were thankful to the resource person for sparing his valuable time in guiding the students during personal interaction session from 1pm to 2pm. This event was organized as a part of Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE) by Dr.Benoy Varghese Cheriyan, Associate Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cheittnad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.

Speaker:

Mr.R.Manikandan, Vice President and Head – R&D, Granules India Limited, Hyderabad

Mar 11, 2022

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM - PHYSIOLOGY

The Chettinad School of physiotherapy conducted a QUIZ competition for the FIRST YEAR 09/03/2022 from 8.45 am to 10.20 am as part of class activity. A quiz is a game that can also be called a mind sport wherein the players, either as individuals or in teams attempt to answer questions posed to them correctly. Students were divided into 3 groups GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP C .Each group with 12 members. The quiz was organized by Afreen Asma and Arulselvi. In the topic of cardiac muscles, the conducting system of the heart, ECG., from the cardiovascular system promotes a healthy debate amongst participants to learn from each other Quiz competitions are used in Schools and Universities to aid in language development and particular subjects areas of study. Quizzes are designed to promote, a fun way to study and in the process help improve one’s general knowledgeQuiz competitions enables students to think from different angles or simply ‘to think out of the box. It promotes a healthy debate amongst participants to learn from each other. Quiz competitions are used in Schools and Universities to aid in language development and in particular, subject areas of study some educational institutes use it as a brief assessment or tool to measure the growth in the knowledge, abilities,and/or skills of their pupils either on a general level. Quiz competitions even help build the student’s soft skills. At the end of the quiz group A WON.

Mar 09, 2022

INSIGHTS INTO PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND PHARMACOECONOMICS

One day Virtual National Seminar on “Insights into Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 19th February 2022. The seminar started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The seminar was organized exclusively for pharmacy professionals by virtual mode. The first Keynote speaker Dr. Krishna Undela, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, NIPER, Guwahati gave an excellent presentation on “Overview of Pharmacoepidemiology”. The second speaker Mr. Muhammed Rashid, Research Scholar, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE delivered his session on the topic “Basics and concepts in Pharmacoeconomics”. Both the sessions witnessed an amalgamation of peerless speakers as they have enlightened the crowd with their knowledge and confabulated on varioud topics related to the field of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics. The extremely illustrious seminar hosted by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences was marked with the 164 attendees of young and brilliant researchers, faculties, and talented undergraduateand and postgraduate students representing all over India. This successful event was organized and coordinated with Dr A Deevan Paul, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of research and Education, Chennai.

Speaker:

Dr. Krishna Undela, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, NIPER, Guwahati

Feb 19, 2022

CENTRAL LIBRARY - ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute – Library Orientation programme for First year MBBS Students dated: 17/02/2022. There are 125 students participated.

Feb 17, 2022

CENTRAL LIBRARY – BOOK EXHIBITION – FEBRUARY 2022

CARE – Central Library organizes Book exhibition exclusively for First year MBBS students. There are 4500 + books displayed in exhibition, it covers various text and reference books of first year MBBS subjects recommended by the First year – Medical faculty and approved by Dean of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Feb 14, 2022

Webinar on “Two Wheels One Life”

A one day webinar on “Two Wheels One Life” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with United Way, Mumbai conducted on 12th February 2022. The Seminar started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The seminar was organized exclusively for B.Pharm students by virtual mode. Mr.S.R.Rajkumar, Sr.Manager, Road Safety for Green Earth Translogistics Private Limited and Mr.M.H.Anand, Lead Trainer of Community Impact, United Way Mumbai detailed about the topic ‘Two Wheels One Life’. This seminar was aimed at reaching out our youth who are the potential two wheeler riders. This initiation was organized to encourage them to follow safe and responsible ride throughout their life. The session also gave indepth details of the various features of two wheelers that one should know as a rider. Many live videos were shown on the importance of following the road rules to avoid accidents. About 110 B.Pharm students from first to third year participated in the virtual seminar and benefited. The event was organised and coordinated by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai.

Speaker:

Mr.S.R.Rajkumar, Sr.Manager, Road Safety for Green Earth Translogistics Private Limited Mr.M.H.Anand, Lead Trainer of Community Impact, United Way Mumbai

Feb 12, 2022

One Day Workshop on Employability Skills

The workshop on Employability Skills for the pre-final year students of B.Pharm was held on 8th February 2022. Dr.K.Lakshmi, the Dean i/c, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, welcomed the soft skill trainer, Dr.M.Samuel Jayakumar, Assistant Professor of English, Madras Christian College and the participants. Then, Dr. Loganathan K, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, introduced the guest to the gathering. The resource person started the workshop enthusiastically after the formal welcome address. Dr. M. Samuel Jayakumar made the participants flexible to the environment through his initial statement and then made them realise the need of communication in medical profession as well as in personal life through many activities with the spirit of learning. He also focused on the requirements of the employers and conducted the GD and presentation that are generally happened in most of the interviews. He also facilitated the students in analyzing one’s self with SWOT analysis. Finally, the workshop ended with the vote of thanks by the students.

Speaker:

Dr.M.Samuel Jayakumar, Assistant Professor of English, Madras Christian College

Feb 08, 2022

One Day Virtual National Seminar on “Drug Development: From Idea to Market”– Series 01

A one day virtual seminar on “Drug Development: From Idea to Market” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 29th JAN 2022. The Seminar started with a welcome address by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. First session of the seminar was on the topic “Recent Trends in Nanocarrier based Target Drug Delivery System” by Dr.S.Abimanyu, Professor of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Chennai. He discussed the formulation, characterization and in vitro studies of nanoparticles. Second session was on the topic “Regulatory Affairs and Dossier: Perspective for an outlook in future” by Dr.Saba Maanvizhi, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, SRIHER, Chennai. She gave an overview on the components of common technical document to be submitted for regulatory approvals. Last session was on the topic “Importance of Safety Pharmacology in Drug Discovery and Development Process” by Dr.G.L.Vishwanatha, Associate Manager of Toxicology, Clinchoice Private Limited, Bangalore. He shared his imense knowledge on the guidelines and procedures of safety pharmacology and toxicology of the drugs. All the sessions were highly informative and the queries raised by the participants were effectively clarified by the speakers. Finally vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. About 125 participants from various pharmacy institutions across the country particpated in the event. The event was organised and coordinated by Dr.S.Brito Raj, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai.

Speaker:

Dr.S.Abimanyu, Professor of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Chennai Dr.Saba Maanvizhi, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, SRIHER, Chennai

Jan 29, 2022

GUEST LECTURE - COLLEGE LIFE AN OVERVIEW

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE along with Students Counselling center, CARE jointly organized a GUEST LECTURE among Undergraduate first-year and Postgraduate students in Demo hall 13 on 12/1/2022 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 pm. Moderator by Ms. K.C.Gayathri, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). Mr.T.DILLI BABU, CEO, WOW – MIND &BEHAVIOURAL CLINIC, Win or win consulting, Chennai is the resource person for the guest lecture. College life is known as one of the most memorable years of one’s life. It is entirely different from school life. College life exposes us to new experiences and things that we were not familiar with earlier.Chances are, something will go wrong while you are in college. Do not let a fear of change or failure keep you from branching out and trying new things. Now is your time to be curious and explore. Oftentimes, the mistakes you make in college will lead to some of the most beneficial lessons you will ever learn. Embrace your mistakes and learn from them. The theme of this Guest lecture is “BE OPEN TO CHANGE”

Jan 12, 2022

PHYSIOLOGY QUIZ

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy organized a quiz competition among first-year students in demo hall 13 on 11/1/2022 at 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. Students were divided into 4 groups with 7 members in each. Quiz was conducted on the topic of PHYSIOLOGY (Blood component, renal system, and digestive system). Krishna Subramanian has formed the question and conducted with the classmateinthe supervision of K.C.GAYATHRI Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CHETTINAD ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (CARE). Quizzes improve or expand one’s knowledge of things, either general or in a specific area. Quizzes are designed to promote, a fun way to study and in the process, help improve one’s general knowledge. Quiz competitions enable students to think from different angles or simply ‘think out of the box. The quiz was conducted in 4 rounds, with each group one question. The last round was conducted by rapid-fire. In this first group won the quiz.

Jan 11, 2022

Student’s Achievement

The first year B.Pharm students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences bagged first prize in the short film contest conducted by Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA) – Tamilnadu Branch Women Forum. This competition was conducted as a part of the 60th National Pharmacy Week Celebration – 2021 with a theme of “Pharmacist: An integral part of Healthcare” The short film contest was coordinated by Dr.C.Vinodhini, Assistant Professor, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy and Dr.R.Vadivu, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College, Chennai. The theme for short film was given as Women Safety and Protection. Short films were judged by Mr.David P.Williams, Director, Eximadvertisers, Chennai and Mr.N.Elangovan, Associate Centralized Monitoring Lead, IQVIA, Bangalore, Clinical Researcher and Short Film Maker. Following are the names of students who won the short film contest – A.Somani, Sayed Afsheen.S, S.Shanmugalakshmi, Saumya, Rakshana Roshan, Infanta Monisha and Praveena Kumari K. The contestants received immense support from the IT team of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) especially from Mr.Immanuel Prabhu, Creative Visualizer of LMS IT Department of CARE.

Jan 08, 2022

Career Advancement Program on Scope of Physiotherapy in Canada

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Career Advancement Program Guest lecture on the Scope of Physiotherapy in Canadaon 18.12.2021.Students from BPT 3rd and 5th semester and MPT I semester attended theguest lecture. Ms S. Sujitha, Assistant Professor, CSPT, CARE moderated the session. MsThamizharasi Manonmani Ethirajan, Physical Assistant, Community Health Service (Long Term Healthcare), Canada was the resource person for this session. The speaker discussed on Students had the guest lecture speaker regarding basic medical coding.At the end, the students had an active interactive session with the speaker. A total of 45 students attended the program.

Dec 18, 2021

Illustration Of Basic Medical Coding- A Review

The Chettinad School Of Physiotherapy, CARE conducted a guest lecture session on 18.12.2021. The speaker was Mrs CT Kaladevi and the event was organised by Mrs K C Gayathri. Students had the guest lecture speaker regarding basic medical coding. A medical coder – is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyze clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations, and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix management, public health programming, medical billing, and public education.A total of 50 participants attended the event.

Dec 18, 2021

WORKSHOP ON SUBTENON ANAESTHESIA

A workshop was organized by the Department of Ophthalmology, CHRI on Subtenon Anaesthesia on 15.12.21. The coordinator was Dr.C. Shankar, Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology,CHRI. The speaker was Dr Senthil K Vijayan, Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.Peribulbar anaesthesiais the commonest technique followed in India for eye surgeries, but it has got its inherent disadvantages in beginners. Subtenons anaesthesia is a safe procedure for eye surgeries and is not commonly practised as it is cumbersome. The workshop was organized for postgraduates and faculty to learn the technique of Subtenons anaesthesia. Dr Senthil.K.Vijayan gave a detailed demonstration of the procedure in ophthalmology OT. A total of 25 participants attended the workshop.

Dec 15, 2021

Industrial Visit

An Industrial Visit to Regenix Biosciences Limited, MEPZ, Tambaram, Chennai was organized for the third year B.Pharmacy Students on 8.12.2021 by the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE. The students were accompanied by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Dean and Dr.S.Brito raj, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The key persons of the industry were Dr R.Balaji, Executive Director, Dr Selvaraj, Vice President, Mrs Devi, Product Manager and also other company associates of REGENIX. During the first session, Dr Selvaraj gavea brief detail about the company products and their manufacturing processes. It was exciting information to know that Regenix Biosciences is the first company to produce Biosimilar in Tamilnadu. Afterwards, the students were taken around in batches to various departments like Warehouse,Production, Packaging, Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Students witnessed the industrial protocol, SOP and maintenance of various sophisticated instruments like Liquid filling machines, HPLC, Stability Chamber,UV chamber, Laminar flow chamber and other aseptic equipment. The students were also detailed about the maintenance of Batch Manufacturing RECORDS (BMR) and LOGBOOKS. At the end of the visit, all the students were awarded a participation certificate by Dr Balaji and Dr Selvaraj.

Dec 08, 2021

International Day of Person With Disabilities (IDPD) 2021 - Essay Writing Competition

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE had conducted anessay Competition on 4.12.2021 to commemorate the International Day Of Person With Disabilities (IDPD) at the time. The event was coordinated by Dr KC Gayathri. The theme of the essay writing competition is “Empowerment For People With Disability”.'Empowerment - A guide to influencing your local services to support, inform and enable disabled people to influence the local decision-making processes – taking an active part in the services we receive. A total of 50 students participated in the competition and winners were awarded with prizes.

Dec 04, 2021

Value-added Program : Fundamentals of SPSS

Value-added courses enable the student to develop skills. Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a value-added program on IBM SPSS Statistics from 30.11.2021 to 04.12.2021.The Resource persons were Prof.Rogina J.S Savarimuthu, Department of Mental Health Nursing and Mrs Anbu, Nursing Tutor, Chettinad College of Nursing.The program was designed with 5 units focused on hands the topics covered Types of data for SPSS analysis,installation of SPSS, data and variable view,data entry, descriptive statistics like mean, median, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as ANOVA, t test, correlation coefficient, regression analysis and graphs.A total of 104 participants attended the program. The students learnt toanalyze the data using SPSS.

Nov 30, 2021

National Pharmacy Week Celebration

National Pharmacy Week was commemorated by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences from 22.11.2021 to 27.11.2021. The theme for this year is “Pharmacists – An Integral Part of Health Care”. Pharmacy week is celebrated Nationwide to bring awareness among the public regarding the role of pharmacists in Health Care. The celebrations comprised of Technical events such as Scrambled, Just a Minute, Debate, Panel Discussion, Herbal Photo Contest and Exhibition. Other events such as Rangoli, Mehandi, Memory game, Treasure hunt, art out of waste were also conducted to encourage the students. Student organizers in coordination with faculty members conducted all the events on respective days. Students were able to exhibit their talents at various events. The exhibition was the highlight of the event and was conducted on the concept of mRNA Vaccines, which is a new era in vaccinology. Students exhibited hand made charts and models to explain the concept. Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean welcomed the gathering and gave a valedictory note. Dr Shantha Ravishankar, Vice-Chancellor, CARE gave a special address and gave away the prizes for the winners. Four of our proud students of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences also gave special speeches about the institute in French and German. The event came to an end with a vote of thanks by Dr Pazhani, Associate Professor.

Nov 22, 2021

SARS COV2 Variants and their Importance Globally

The weekly CME, of CHRI, was conducted by the Medical Education Unit of Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute on 29.10.21 on the topic ‘SARS COV2 Variants and its Importance Globally’. The speaker was Dr Kruthika P - Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI).The speaker discussed the SARS COV2 variants of viruses that were currently prevalent, the characteristics, the specific properties of the SARS COV2 variants of the coronavirus, prevalence of infection and the incidence of mortality. The speaker further discussed the system employed by the WHO in the nomenclature of the SARS COVID 2 variants of viruses such as. B.1.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1 & B.1.617.TeachingFacultyand Postgraduates of CHRI attended the CME.

Oct 29, 2021

World Stroke Day 2021 – Awareness campon stroke prevention

A Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE and PMR department, CHRI jointly organized an awareness camp on behalf of World Stroke Day 2021on 29.10.2021. Dr C. Ramesh, Head of the PMR Department / Sports Medicine, CHRI, inaugurated the camp. Ms Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai and Mr Haribabu. L Senior Physiotherapist, PMR department, CHRI, CARE, Chennai were the organisers of the camp. Patients attending the outpatient department were assessed via the questionnaire form. Health advice on exercise for the prevention of co-morbidities and stroke-related problems. A total of 20 patients attended the camp and benefitted.

Oct 29, 2021

Clean India Campaign-2021

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India envisages the country Clean with the theme ‘Clean India’ for October 2021. The NSS, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education commemorated by conducting a Door to Door waste collection campaign at Thaiyur village, Chengalpet District on 28.10.21.A total of 20 NSS volunteers and students, faculty CARE participated in this event. Mrs Yaga Jeyanthi, NSS, Programme Officer, CARE along with Dr Koyeli Girigoswami, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI and NSS and UBA coordinator organised the event. Plastic and non-degradable wastes from houses were collected in a cloth bag and discarded in a panchayat dustbin.

Oct 28, 2021

Guest Lecture- Antifungal drugs

A Guest lecture was organized by the Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute on 28.10.2021 on ‘Antifungal drugs’. The speaker was Dr Rajani Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag, Karnataka and the Moderator was Dr Anu M, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. The speaker discussed mucormycosis, drug treatment, mechanism of actions of various groups of drugs used against fungi, their adverse effects and preferred first-line agents of other fungal infections. The treatment guideline for mucormycosis was discussed. One hundred eighty-eight participants attended this guest lecture.

Oct 28, 2021

NIV WORKSHOP -2021

The Department of Respiratory Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute conducted a Hands-on Workshop on “Non-Invasive Ventilation” on 28.10.2021. The resource persons were the faculty of the Department of Respiratory Medicine. The topics dealt with were indications, contraindications, physiology, interfaces, settings, different modes, troubleshooting, monitoring in patients and different types of mask, circuits, humidification and usage in critical care settings. The lecture was followed by a workshop with hands-on training on non-invasive ventilation such as Bi-PAP, CPAP, AVAPS and its interfaces. All the Faculty, Postgraduates and AHS from our Institute and postgraduates from Balaji Medical College and Sathya sai Medical Colleges participated in this workshop.

Oct 28, 2021

BLS (Basic Life Support) Workshop

Department of Anaesthesiology organized a workshop for Allied Health Science students on Basic Life support (BLS) on 27.10.2021 at the skills lab, CARE. The resource persons were Dr Merlin Shalini Ruth, Professor, Dr Swaminathan - Assistant Professor, and Dr Gopinath, Dr Anusha Ben, Dr Lakshmi Krishna.S, postgraduates, Department of Anaesthesiology. Following the lecture and demonstration, a post-class test was conducted to assess the understanding and knowledge gained by the participants. All the participants were trained in emergency airway management and all practised CPR on the mannequin. The total number of participants was 50.

Oct 27, 2021

Poster competition on World Polio Day

The Department of Paediatrics, CHRI in association with the Indian Medical Association- Medical Student Network- CHRI unit organized an E-Poster competition on the occasion of World Polio Day celebrated on 24.10.2021. The theme of this competition was ‘Polio Eradication and Polio Vaccine- The End Game’. Students from all medical colleges in the South zone were invited. Students were allowed to take part individually or in pairs. A total of 126 entries were made out of which 14 entries were from students of other institutions and 112 entries were from Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. The posters were judged by Dr Sujatha Sridharan, Dr Kathir Subramanian, Dr Jaishree Vasudevan and Dr Rajkumar. The prizes were given to Alinawaz Khan –Siddhavanhalli Nijalingappa Medical College, Karnataka (1st ), M.Nithyasri - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (2nd ) and Sneha Ananya & Sameeha - Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (3rd ) and Anwar Basha & Bhavna V - Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (4th ).The cash prizes of Rs 2500,1500 and 1000 were given to the winners of the top three positions respectively.

Oct 24, 2021

World Polio Day 2021

World Polio Day was commemorated by the Department of Pediatrics on 22.10.21. A guest lecture was organised and the speaker was Dr Surendhiran, WHO Surveillance Medical Officer, Chennai. The speaker discussed the current polio situation in the world and how there has been an expansion in the surveillance sites, mitigation measures as well as TN surveillance system 2021. He also discussed in detail the AFP/ Measles weekly reporting and other Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance. There was an interactive session, where questions raised by the students were clarified by the speaker. A total of 148 participants attended the guest lecture.

Oct 22, 2021

Global Handwashing Day

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI organized a guest lecture and workshop to commemorate Global handwashing day on Hand hygiene on 18.10.21. A poster competition was also conducted to demonstrate the importance of Hand Hygiene. The guest speaker was Dr Rachna Dave PhD, CEO of Microgo.She highlighted the importance of hand hygiene and the steps of handwashing. She also interacted with the students who are the participants of the lecture. She demonstrated an equipment used to monitor hand hygiene compliance. Plates inoculated with the hands of staff before and after handwashing were demonstrated. The poster competition was participated by more than 20 students and the competition was judged by Dr Rachna Dave and Dr Nirupa, Professor of Microbiology.

Oct 18, 2021

Conference On Smart Nanomaterials 2021

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE organized a One-day National Virtual Conference on ‘Smart Nanomaterials 2021’ on 16.10.2021.The event started with the welcome address by Dr S. WeslenVedakumari, the Convenor of the conference delivered. Dr Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE delivered the inaugural address and elaborated about the use of nanomaterials in the field of medicine. The speakers were Dr P. Senthil Kumar, Head - Centre of Excellence in Water Research, Professor - Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering and Dr VigneshMuthuvijayan, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The topics discussed the use of Nanoscale zzero-valentiron impregnated with cashew nutshell in waste water treatment, 3-dimensional scaffold as a matrix for stimulating the attachment and proliferation of osteogenesis and angiogenesis. . The conference served as a unique platform for scientists, researchers, and students across the country to explore, collaborate and discuss abe current and future trends of smart nanotechnology. A total of 265 participants (190 online + 75 offline) attended the conference. The conference served as an opportunity for young minds to acquire knowledge about nanomaterials that are used in water treatment and bone tissue engineering.

Oct 16, 2021

Demonstration of stretching and active exercises

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a demonstration onstretching and active exercises at Rural Health Training Center, Poonjerion 16.10.2021.Dr. P. Senthil coordinated the event and Ms Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Mr Sukumar. Consultant Physiotherapist, CHRI, were the resource persons. Demonstration of assessment of the basic musculoskeletal problems by using simple special-test procedures were given to the participants. In addition, few stretching and active exercises were also demonstrated to the students. The importance of community rehabilitation was also given by the Postgraduate of Community Medicine department.More than 20 BPT II year students attended the demonstration program.

Oct 16, 2021

Outreach activity

The Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, in collaboration with Simple Trust, organized an outreach program for the underprivileged school-going children of Aadhanur Village in Padappai. 0n 16.10.21.The team consisted of Dr Priyadarshini, Dr Alice Peace, Dr John Maria Louis and Dr Sathyakamala.The team educated the primary school children on the importance of personal hygiene, hand hygiene and the correct procedure of hand washing was demonstrated to them. The children were also made to practice the procedure. Information on the Covid 19 pandemic and the preventive measures were also taught to the students. Personal hygiene kits comprising of Masks, hand sanitisers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and soaps sponsored Lab Care Enterprises were also distributed to the students. A total of 15 children attended the outreach program.

Oct 16, 2021

Workshop: Introduction to and development of a protocol for the systematic review

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a workshop on Introduction to and development of a protocol for the systematic review on 16.10.21. The speaker was Dr Kavitha Subramanian, Associate Professor, SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. The speaker discussed the importance of systematic review and explained how to develop the protocol. The speaker also taught how to use the search engine Mesh words and guidelines for protocol preparation. The faculty, research scholars, UG and PG students from the School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Nursing College and Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute participated. A total of 50 participants attended the workshop.

Oct 16, 2021

Webinar - Exercise prescription: Rationale and Relevance

A webinar was organized by the School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 15.10.21 on Exercise prescription – rationale and relevance. The speaker was Mr Sheik Abdul Khadir MPT (Neuro), Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, AIIPMR, Mumbai. The speaker discussed the topic with the presentation of slides and videos. He discussed on types of exercises and its implication in the treatment of clinical conditions. Students from BPT 3rd and 5th semester, MPT 1st semester and faculty attended the webinar. Our students asked questions and clarified certain doubts regarding exercises that need to be prescribed. A total of 45 participants attended the webinar

Oct 15, 2021

Guest Lecture - Acute Kidney Injury

Department of Biochemistry, CARE organized e guest lecture on ‘Acute Kidney Injury’ on 13.10.2021. The program started with a welcome address by DrSumathy.S, Professor and Head of the department following which Dr Anuradha.G, Professor, Department of biochemistry introduced the speaker. The speaker was Dr Jayalakshmi.S, Senior consultant and Professor of Nephrology, Tamilnadu government multi-superspeciality hospital, Omandurar estate, Chennai. The speaker gave an elaborate lecture on evaluation, presentation and management of acute kidney injury. She also discussed recent biomarkers for diagnosing acute kidney injury. There were more than 25 participants including staff, faculty and postgraduates.

Oct 13, 2021

Bronchoscopy guided Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy - a difficult and unique surgical intervention done at the bedside, GICU,CHRI

A 58-year-old male patient with an alleged history of OPC poisoning was admitted to Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute on 13.10.21. The patient required prolonged ventilator support and had twice failed the weaning trial. Given the difficulty in weaning, Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy was done at the bedside in ICU and the position of the guidewire (A) and tracheostomy tube(B) was confirmed by bronchoscopy. The procedure was uneventful and the patient recovered well following the procedure. Early Tracheostomy was considered in this patient due to prolonged mechanical ventilation support and are expected to have a meaningful recovery. Tracheostomy decreased the need for sedation and facilitated weaning from a ventilator. The patient was discharged after complete recovery. This approach was associated with fewer bleeding complications than open tracheostomy. The patient received the care under Dr R. Swaminathan Veerasamy, Prof. Anand, Prof. Merlin Shalini Ruth, Dr Afreen, Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care.

Oct 13, 2021

International Webinar Series On HIV

The second webinar of the CARE – ART webinar series was hosted on 13.10.2021 by the ART centre, CHRI. The session was chaired by Dr Mayilananthi K and the resource person was Dr Velpandi Ayyavoo, PhD, Professor & Graduate Programs Director, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh. The speaker was on ‘HIV - Virus, Variants and Virulence’. She shared her experience about “ The Berlin Patient”, Timothy Brown, who is the first HIV cured patient following a bone marrow transplant from a CCR5delta 32 variant donor. The speaker highlighted the future of HIV vaccines and their role in the prevention of HIV. The webinar was attended by more than 300 participants- consultants from various departments of CHRI, delegates from various medical colleges of the country and University of Pittsburgh and undergraduate as well as postgraduate medical students.

Oct 13, 2021

Basic Medical Coding – An Overview

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized aGuest lecture - Basic Medical Coding – An Overview on 10.10.2021.Dr P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Ms Swathi. N, Research Scholar, CSPT, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai coordinated thissession.The resource person for this guest lecture was Ms C. T. Kaladevi, Service Delivery Head, Miramed Ajuba Solutions Private LTD, Chennai. The speaker gave a basic introduction about medical coding discussed in detail all aspects of coding including classification of coding. The purpose of the medical coding in the health care delivery system was explained with the case scenario. A total of 40 participants attended the guest lecture.

Oct 10, 2021

CME: Revisit Gene expression and techniques

The Department of Biochemistry conducted an e CME on 'Revisit Gene expression and techniques' on 9.10.2021. Dr Sumathy.S Prof &HOD, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, gave the welcome address. The eminent speakers for the event were Dr Sagar Dholariya Jayantilal, Assistant Professor,Department of Biochemistry,AIIMS Rajkot and Dr Veerabadra goud, Associate Professor and HOD in-charge, Department of Biochemistry,ANIIMS,Port Blair. Dr Sagar discussed the regulation of gene expression.He covered the prokaryotic gene regulation where he explained about lac operon model of gene expression.He also gave an insight into the various methods of eukaryotic gene regulation at the transcription and genetic levels.Dr Veerabadra discussed 'Blotting techniques and PCR'.He described in detail the various blotting techniques such as Northern blotting,Southern Blotting,Western Blotting and Dot blotting.He also discussed theprocedure and significance of Polymerase chain reaction,emphasizing the role of PCR in the present pandemic and the use of RT -PCR in covid testing.The vote of thanks was given by the organizing secretary Dr Santhini Gopalakrishnan.S, Associate Professor,Department of Biochemistry,CHRI.

Oct 09, 2021

Cme On Highways Of The Brain And The Story Of The Toll Gates

The Department of Anatomy, CHRI, conducted a CME on the topic ‘Highways of the brain and the story of the toll gates’ on 9.10.2021. The esteemed speaker was introduced by the organising secretary Dr Rajila, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, CHRI. The speaker was Dr R Lakshmi Narasimhan, Professor and Director, Department of Neurology, Madras medical college, Chennai. The speaker started each case with a case history with videos depicting the eye movements of each lesion. He discussed the classification as Intra axial or extra-axial and dorsal or ventral, making the diagnosis. A total of 232participants attended the CME.

Oct 09, 2021

Pharmacotherapy of pulmonary Tuberculosis

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized an E-Guest lecture on 09.10.2021 on the topic ‘Pharmacotherapy of pulmonary Tuberculosis’. The speaker was Dr Savolu Sharon Sonia, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Moderator was Dr Vivek Valliappan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. The speaker discussed the basics of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, drugs and their mechanism and their uses. She also spoke on the recent advancements in the treatment of tuberculosis for the benefit of students. A total of 78 participants attended this guest lecture. MBBS students, MD Pharmacology Postgraduates and faculty of the Department of Pharmacology attended the guest lecture.

Oct 09, 2021

Alumni Meet- CCN

Alumni meet for 2016-17 Batch of nursing students of CCN, CARE was organized by CCN on 8.10.21. The welcome address was given by DrHepsibahSharmil S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing followed by the special addressby Dr Loganathan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health sciences.All the alumni participants cherished their experiences and recalled their old memories. The program was followed by a variety of other events such as songs and dance competitions.The alumni felicitatedand honouredall the faculty with awards and memento. The Alumni reflected and gave feedback on curricular prospects and extracurricular activitieson the campus. A total of 200 alumni attended the event.

Oct 08, 2021

World Mental Health Day 2021

The Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education conducted an Online Symposium on ‘District Mental Health Programme: Framework & Approach’ commemorating World Mental Health Day 2021 on 8.10.2021.Dr.Shabeeba Z.Kailash, Assistant Professorwas the Organizing Secretary and the Organizing Committee was led by DrSabari Sridhar O.T, Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatryconducted this online symposium.The resource persons were DrP.Poorna Chandrika, Director of IMH Chennai and the State Nodal Officer of Tamilnadu DMHP and DrR.KarthikDeivanayagam, District Psychiatrist-Program Officer, DMHP Pudukkottai.The session started with DrShabeebaZ.Kailash, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, CHRI giving introductory remarks about this year’s World Mental Health Day 2021’s theme ‘Mental Health in an Unequal world’ and the rising need for effective implementation of National and District mental health programme in the current day scenario. The 1st session was by DrP.Poorna Chandrika, who gave a broad overview of DMHP and explaining about all the steps taken at the state level to improve the mental health of all at the taluk and PHCs. DrR.KarthikDeivanayagamdiscussed the in-field scenario about the role of a psychiatrist in DMHP and the opportunities and challenges we face and also how to overcome them. At the end of each session, we had brief interactive discussions with participants. Then the event was closed with a valedictory note by DrKailash.S, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, CHRI.Total registrationsof the symposium were 120 practising psychiatrists, other mental health professionals as well as postgraduate and undergraduate students from all over India. Both the scientific sessions were attended by 90 delegates.

Oct 08, 2021

CME: Integrating osteology with forensic medicine

A CME was organized by the Department of Anatomy, CHRI on 08.10.21 on Integrating Osteology with Forensic medicine. The organising secretary was Dr Sudakshina Chakrabarti Associate professor of Anatomy, CHRI and the guest speaker was Dr Anju Rani Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Government Medical Institute of Medical Sciences Greater Noida. The program was conducted the for first MBBS students of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute to give them a better understanding of the importance of learning osteology during their first-year MBBS in Anatomy curriculum. The speaker is an expert in Forensic Osteology and gave her opinion and views in multiple cases to nab criminals by determining the gender of the victim, time since death, mode of death, age of victim on examining osteology remains thus providing justice to conviction in innumerable occasions. She gave a detailed explanation on how forensic osteological examination helps in identifying the mode of death and also aids in concluding the way the dead body was handled after death to hide offences. The importance of osteological examination was also insisted. The session was highly interesting and interactive.

Oct 08, 2021

Library Orientation Program – 2021

A libraryOrientation program is frequently conducted by the central Library team, CARE to orient the new students, about library facilities, resources, services, policiesand rules & regulations by series of activities &sessions organized as part of the program. A similar orientation program was organized for I Year Nursing students on 07.10.21. The resource person wasDr R. Arumugam, Librarian & Head, CARE. There were two sessions – session 1 consisted of the introduction of the central Library &a Physical visittothe Central Library. In session 2, library digital resources were discussed. A total of 100 participants attended the program.

Oct 07, 2021

Workshop on Pre & Post Test Counseling for HIV

A workshop was organized by the Department of Microbiology, CHRI from 4.10.2021 to 5.10.2021 on Pre & Post Test Counseling for HIV. The Resource Person was Dr Santhosh Clement, MSW, PhD. National Trainer, NACO & NBTC, Department of Psychiatry, CMC Vellore. The total number of participants trained was 25.The resource person started the session with a brief introduction on HIV then proceeded to discuss in detail counselling, the qualities of a good counsellor and the essential communication skills. The importance of values and attitudes of counsellors to be followed were also discussed. Then the participants were made to enact role plays for risk assessment (Antenatal cases, IV drug abuse, Homosexual individuals and sex worker). The speaker also gave an elaborative lecture on risk assessment. Role-plays were enacted for pretest counselling followed by an explanation of pretest counselling by the speaker and role-plays on posttest counselling and ethics with 3 simulated situations. The last session was a group activity that encompassed vital topics such as anxiety, depression and denial. The queries were clarified by the speaker.

Oct 04, 2021

Anti-Untouchability Week

The Anti-Untouchability week celebration was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE from 4.10.21 to8.10.2021 in association with Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad School of Architecture, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chettinad School of Physiotherapy. The organizing team members were Dr CN Ramgopal, Dr S. Weslen Vedakumari, Mrs S. Vigneswari from FAHS, CARE and various competitions were conducted. An essay competition was conducted on the topic “Untouchability in Modern India” in English and “தற்கால இந்தியாவில் தீண்டாமையின் நிலை” in Tamil. Speech competition was conducted on the topic “Ambedkar’s Views on Anti-untouchability” in English and “அம்பெத்கார் பார்வையில் தீண்டாமை ஒழிப்பு” in Tamil. Face painting and poster presentation competitions on Anti-untouchability were conducted. A guest lecture was organised with the Guest Speaker Mr K. Mohan, chairman of Gandhi Study Circle addressed the participants. Award and Participation Certificates were distributed to students who won and participated in various events.

Oct 04, 2021

Ocular Infections - Clinical features and Laboratory diagnosis

A guest lecture was organized by the Department of Microbiology,CHRI on the topic ‘Ocular Infections- Clinical features and Laboratory diagnosis’ on 02.10.2021. The resource person was DrSuganeswariG, Senior Consultant Vitreo Retinal Surgeon, SankaraNethralaya, Chennai. The speaker discussed the anatomy of the eye and the various ocular infections. The speaker discussed her clinical experience with interesting and illustrative pictures. The speaker also gave an outline of the various recent diagnostic modalities in intraocular infections. The lecture was attended by faculty and students of CHRI. The students interacted with the speaker at the end of the guest lecture. A total of 180 participants attended the lecture.

Oct 02, 2021

Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning

Weekly CME was organized by the Medical Education unit of Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute on 01.10.21 on the topic ‘Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning.’The speaker was Dr S Selvamani - Professor: Department of General Medicine– Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI).The speaker began the session with an introduction on organophosphorus compounds classifying them and mentioning their general properties. He further discussed updates on acute organophosphorus poisoning was put forward with a mention of its incidence, diagnosis, clinical presentation and medical management.The neurological complications associated with organophosphorus poisoning andevidence-based cases of organophosphorus poisoning were also discussed. There was an interactive discussion on the topic at the end of the CME.

Oct 01, 2021

Adenoma-Carcinoma Travelogue of Colon Cancer with Molecular Signature Pathways

The Department of Pathology, CHRI conducted Guest lecture on 01.10.2021 on the topic Adenoma-Carcinoma Travelogue of Colon Cancer with Molecular Signature Pathways. The speaker was Dr.Deepthi. B, Senior Resident, Dept of Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum. The moderator was Dr. Sudha.S, Assistant professor, Dept of Pathology, CHRI. The speaker discussed on Adenoma Carcinoma sequence with Molecular Pathways and newer modality of Testing. At the end of the section there was on interactive session and the speaker cleared the doubts of the audience. The participants were II MBBS students, postgraduates and faculties of Pathology Dept, CHRI. A total of 200 participants attended the guest lecture.

Oct 01, 2021

CHETCOMCON 2.0

The Department of Community Medicine, CHRI, CARE has organised an online conference on “Rabies: Facts, Not Fear” to commemorate world rabies day on 29.09.2021. The conference was conducted in collaboration with the Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI). The speakers were DrSumit Poddar, Dr Ravish HS, Dr Harish BR, DrSheela Haveri, DrAshwath Narayana.The topics discussed were Epidemiology of animal bites, Post Exposure prophylaxis (PEP), Rabies and FAQs about rabies vaccine and COVID scenarios, Intradermalabies vaccine (IDRV), Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), National Rabies Control Program (NRCP). Postgraduates and faculty from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Northern states have presented scientifically14 participants had presented oral paper presentations, and 8 participantshavepresented the posters.Two winners frothem poster presentation and Three winners from the oral presentationhave been announced. A total of 285 participants attended the conference.

Sep 29, 2021

Chettinad Volleyball Premier League 2021 (Men & Women)

Chettinad Volleyball Premier League 2021 was conducted at our Chettinad health city campus on 29.09.2021. DrNirupa, Department of Microbiology inaugurated the tournament in presence of DrRajesh kanna, Department of Pathology & DrKirubalan, Department of Physical Education.Theevent was a league tournament where there were divided into 2 pools with three teams in each and the top two teams from each pool went on to the semifinals. Semifinals men's section was held between MBBS A vs BDS, NURSING vs AHS and the Semifinals women section was held between MBBS A vs AHS B, B.Pharm/B.PT vs AHS A. The finals were held on 1st October between MBBS A vs Nursing, where the Nursing team emerged as the winners in the men section and the Women section between MBBS A vs AHS, where the MBBS team emerged as winners NaniaNanda Kumar from the Nursing team was announced to be the best player of the finals & Khalid Ahamed from the MBBS team was announced to be the best player of the tournament for the men section.Gayathri from the MBBS team was announced to be the best player of the tournament for the women section.DrEbenezer, Principal, FAHS, Dr John Antony Prabhakaran, Dept of Surgery, Dr Rajeshkanna, Department of Pathology, Dr Premkumar, Department of Dermatology graced the event with their presence and distributed the awards and medals to the winners.

Sep 29, 2021

Acute and chronic Meningitis- Laboratory

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Acuteand chronic Meningitis- Laboratory diagnosis’ on 28.09.21. The guest speaker was Dr Nagarathna S, Additional Professor, Department of Neuro microbiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore. The speaker discussed causative agents of acute and chronic meningitis, the lab diagnosis, importance of CSF Examination. Automated techniques for CSF culture such as Bactec, Biofire, MALDITOF and blood culture were also discussed. Related cases scenario were discussed. The session ended with a question and answer session. A total of 120 participants attended the guest lecture.

Sep 28, 2021

Pharmacists Day Celebration 2021

Pharmacists Day celebration was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 24.09.2021and 25.09.2021.The celebration comprised ofvarious events such as Debate, Mime Show, and Connexions competitions for B.Pharm studentswho actively participated in the events. The college competition and an exhibition on the laboratory types of equipment were also conducted. The working of the equipment such as tablet disintegrator, defibrillator, dissolution apparatus, tablet coating machine and ampoule filling machine etc.were exhibited which was attended by students of the constituent colleges.In addition, an E-poster presentation and Quiz competition and were conducted virtually. E-poster competition was conducted on the theme, “Pharmacy: Always Trusted for your Health”. There were 15 teams registered for the quiz and five teams were selected for finals. Students of various pharmacy colleges across the state participated in the quiz competition. Winners were announced for all the competitions and all the participants weregiven E-certificates.

Sep 28, 2021

Workshop On Suturing Skills For CRRI And PG

The Department Of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute conducted a workshop on suturing skills for CRRI and PGs on 28.09.21. The Resource person wasDrBharanirajkumar,Professor of Dept of GeneralSurgery, MelmaruvathurAdhiparasakthi institute of medical sciences. The organisers wereDrAnantharamakrishnan,ProfessorAndHead, Dr Senthil Kumar Professor,DrVaradharajan,Professor and DrAmrith, Assistant professor, Dept of General Surgery. The participants were CRRIs ofthe Department of General Surgery, Department of Paediatrics and PGs of the Department of General Surgery who attended the works. The guest speaker delivered a lecture on “Basics Of Suturing” and imparted knowledge to the CRRI and Postgraduate students who attended the workshop. A hands-on workshop was conducted with various suturing kits and Hand knotspractising kits, organised by the Ethicon team. Demonstration of the suturing techniques and Hand knot skills were done by the faculties of the Department of General Surgery. A well-participated Quiz contest on Basics of Suturing was conducted at the end and the participants were awarded certificates.

Sep 28, 2021

International Webinar Series On HIV

International webinar series on HIV was organised by the ART centre of CHRI. The first webinar of the series was on the topic ‘Past, present and future of the HIV epidemic’ were held on 28.09.2021. The guest speaker was Dr Sheela Godbole, Professor and Head, Division of Epidemiology, National AIDS Research Institute, Pune. The session was chaired and coordinated by Dr Mayilananthi K. The speaker discussed her very vast experience in the field of HIV and she also discussed India’s goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. She also discussed the role of medications and counselling in HIV positive patients. The webinar was attended by200 registered participants from various medical colleges and hospitals all over the country.

Sep 28, 2021

Meningitis-Etiopathogenesis and clinical manifestation

The Department of microbiology organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Meningitis -Etiopathogenesis and clinical manifestations’ on 27.09.21.Theguestspeakerwas Dr Netravathi M, Additional Professor, Department of Neurology, NIMHANS, Bangalore. The speaker discussed the pathogenesis mode of transmission of infection to CNS with risk factors, the triad of meningitis symptoms, meningitis clinical signselicitation. Few of the patient’s clinical history and radiological images were also shared. Live videos of patients with acutemening it is were also displayed. A total of 100 participants attended the lecture.

Sep 27, 2021

NSS DAY CELEBRATION

NSS team of CARE celebrated the NSS Day celebration on 24.09.21. The event started with the Inaugural Speech of the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr T Balasubramanian, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. Dr Koyeli Girigoswami NSS PO, CARE, presented the last year NSS activities and the certificates were issued for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 volunteers by the chief guest. The winners of the slogan writing competition and recipe competition for the Poshan Maah celebration were awarded certificates. 200 NSS volunteers and students, faculties from various constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education-Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute including Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad school of Architecture attended the event.The program ended with a vote of thanks by Ms YagaJeyanthi, NSS PO, CARE and the National Anthem.

Sep 24, 2021

World Deafness Day-2021

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute commemorated World Deafness Dayon 23.09.21. Various eventssuch as camp, rally,guest lecture and poster competitions were organized by the department. The Eventswere organized byDr.S. Rajasekaran, Dr. K. Priya, Dr. R.B. NamasivayaNavin and Dr. K. Gowthame. Free consultation with hearing assessment was done for more than 25 patients. A guest lecture was tendered by the guest speaker Dr M.K Rajasekar, Professor & HOD from Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital on the topic ‘Challenging perceptions of the hearing loss and deafness in our community. The second guest lecture was by Dr.T. Balasubramanian, Registrar, DDrM.G.R Educational & Research Institute, Madhuravoyal, on the topic ‘Promoting the positive aspects of deafness, encouraging social inclusion & awareness of National Programme that supports deaf people’.Faculties, PGs, CRRI of the Department of ENT along with MBBS students participated in the rally within the CHRI campus. A poster competition was conducted on the theme‘Hearing care fall’, for the M.B.B.S students. Winners of the competition were given prizes.

Sep 23, 2021

Chettinad Basketball Premier League 2021

Chettinad Basketball Premier League 2021 was held at our Basketball court which started on 30th August 2021. Dr John Antony Prabhakaran of the Department of General Surgery Inaugurated the tournament in presence of Dr Rajesh Kanna, Department of Pathology & Dr Kirubalan, Department of Physical Education. It was held between eight teams of various batches. It was a league tournament where the eight teams were divided into 2 pools with four teams in each pool. Matches were held between teams of each pool and the top two teams were selected for the semifinals. The finals match was held on 21.09.21 between MBBS 2nd year team A vs MBBS INTERNS where the CRRIs team won the tournament. Dr Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE graced the event with his presence and distributed the awards and medals to the respective winners.

Sep 21, 2021

Fitness Assessment And Exercise Prescription

A fitness assessment webinar was conducted by the Chettinad School of Physiotherapy (CSP), CARE on 18.09.21.The speaker was Mr Abhinav Sathe MPT (Sports), PhD.Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy,Rajeev Gandhi College,Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.The speaker discussed fitness assessment and various techniques of exercise. The session was attended by students of various colleges and schools under CARE. A total of 40 participants attended the webinar.

Sep 18, 2021

Students Induction Program – 2021

A student induction program was conducted on 16.09.21 for first-year students, to know about institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values. Dr R. Arumugam, Librarian & Head, CARE, addressed the student gathering. A total of 256 studentsof I year students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy & Faculty of Allied Health Sciences attended the program.

Sep 16, 2021

Students Induction Program – 2021

A student induction program was conducted on 16.09.21 for first-year students, to know about institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values. Dr R. Arumugam, Librarian & Head, CARE, addressed the student gathering. A total of 256 studentsof I year students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy & Faculty of Allied Health Sciences attended the program.

Sep 16, 2021

Induction & Skill Development Programme for Registered Nurses

An Induction program was organized by the Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE on Induction & Skill Development Programme for Registered Nurses at Lecture hall 11 & Simulation lab on 15.9.2021- 17.9.2021. The resource persons were Dr R. Swaminathan Veerasamy, Cardiac anaesthetist/Intensivist, GICU, Dr S.K.Nawaz Ahmed, Departmentof Forensic Medicine, DrFemela M, Medical Director, Department of Transfusion Medicine, DrKruthika. P, ICO, Microbiology Dept, MsMsimala Maragatham INursing Superintendent,MsSanthanalakshmi. S, Assistant Nursing Superintendent,MsHelan.A, MsArulmozhi A, MsValliammal. G Nursing Supervisors,Ms Jeeva Roselin S, GICU- Incharge,CHRI, Ms Santhosh Priya. N, Ms Jenifa N, CCN, And MrArunraj.M,Resuscitation Simulation Educator, Chettinad simulation &skills centre, MrSundar Raj R, Ms Aishwarya. R and Mr. Manickam .M, CARE.The skills trained were Nurses documentation procedures, nurses responsibility in infectioncontrol, drug calculation test and how to improve the grooming skill, Advanced and basic life support, ICU advice line,Cardiac Emergency and (Shockable rhythm ) Defibrillation,Emergency Medication Pain management & analgesia, Airway Managementand IV canulation, tubes, drains and infection control, Crash cart, Drug Dosage and Preparation,Nurses Documentation, Admission & Discharge Procedure, Information Technology Training and Disaster Management - Fire and Safety. This wasfollowed by simulation training on the above topics. A total of 36 participants attended the training.

Sep 15, 2021

Observance of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced the celebration of POSHAN MAAH (Nutrition Month)across the country during September 2021. As a part of this activity, the NSS and UBA Chettinad Academy of Research and Education have conducted competitions- recipe competition and slogan competition on 13.09.21 & 14.09.21. The topic for the slogan and recipe competition is‘Nutritious Food for Pregnant women. Prof.YagaJeyanthi, NSS, Programme Officer, CARE organized the event.Students from various constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education-Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute including Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad School of Architecture participated in the competitions. Totally 10 students participated in the Recipe competition. Students prepared the recipe focusing on nutritious food for pregnant women. Participants presented with the calorie value and it was evaluated based on the criteria like relevancy to the topic, taste, usage of ingredients, creativity in preparation, nutritive value etc.Totally 12 students participated in the slogan competition. Students were given 2-3 min to present their slogan and it was evaluated based on the criteria like relevancy to the topic, originality, creativity etc. The winners of the recipe competition were 1st prize: Loga Priya, B. Pharm, 2nd prize: Ankit, B.Pharm and 3rd prize: Miriyam Sharon, B.Sc(N). The winners of the slogan competition were 1st prize: S. Tharshya Rexy, B.Sc(N), 2nd prize: K. Srivathsan, Ba.Lib(Hons) and 3rd prize: R. Sujitha, B.Sc(N).

Sep 13, 2021

Seminar- Embryology of Head and Neck

A student seminar was conductedby the department of anatomy as a part of the learning assessment as per CBME, CHRI on 11.09.2021. The event was organized and moderated by DrY.Janani, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, CHRI.A total of 190 students participated. Seven students presented the seminar. The topics were embryology of head and neck and clinical aspects of some topics from gross anatomy. The sessions were all interactive.

Sep 11, 2021

Poshan Maah Celebration - (Poshan Vatika-Sapling plantation)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has declared the celebration of POSHAN MAAH (Nutrition Month) across the countryin September 2021. To commemorate this, the NSS and UBA, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education have conducted aplantation drive- POSHAN VATIKA’ at the University Premises on 09.09.2021. Dr Koyeli Girigoswami, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI and NSS and UBA coordinator along with Mrs Yaga Jeyanthi, NSS, Programme Officer, CARE, Mr Raghulan, Garden in-charge, his team and other faculties of the colleges organized the event.More than 100 saplings were planted to create a mini forest.Around 100 NSS volunteers and students, faculties from various constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education-Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad School of Architectureparticipated in this event.

Sep 09, 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day -2021

The Department of Psychiatry conducted a seminar on the commemoration of ‘World Suicide Prevention Day on 09.09.21. The organising secretary was MS. Sri Janani Vasanth, Department of Psychiatry, CHRI. The speaker for the event was Dr NihaRumaisa, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, CHRI. The speaker discussedthe various risk factors, warning signs and preventive measures for people having suicidal ideations. The session was followed by an interactive discussion with the participants. Following this, a brochure about suicide prevention was launched by Dr Arshdeep Kaur, Postgraduate, Department of Psychiatry. More than 55 participants attended the seminar.

Sep 09, 2021

World Physiotherapy Day 2021: Advanced Technology in Physiotherapy Management

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CAREandDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHRIorganized aninternational CME on ‘Advanced Technology in Physiotherapy’ on 08.09.21. Mr T. Alagappan, Faculty of Physiotherapy, CSPT, CARE moderated the session and Dr P. Senthil, Dean i/c, welcomed the participants. DrT. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE gave the inaugural addresses and released the awareness video about ‘Role of Physiotherapy Exercise in Post- COVID recovery cases’. This video was prepared by Dr Subramanian, faculty and Ms Saina Swathi, Research scholar, CSPT, CARE. The Resource persons for the CME wereMr Om Prakash, Senior Cardio-respiratory therapist, Aseer Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia and DrDrharmilaNageshwaran, Assistant Prof, Department of Sensor and Biomedical Technology, VIT- Vellore campus .The topics discussed were the advanced technology used in the COVID cases, ICU Physiotherapy management and in her physiotherapy rehabilitation.

Sep 08, 2021

International Literacy Day -2021

The Department of Physiology, CHRI, celebrated ‘International Literacy Day’ by organizing contests on the theme “Importance of Literacy” on 08.09.21.The coordinator of the events, Mrs Savitha Niren, Assistant Professor, ensured the widespread awareness of the slogan writing contest and the poster making contest amongst all the undergraduate students of CARE.About 90 students of various disciplines participated in the contests with great enthusiasm and submitted their work in English and Tamil.The winners of the poster contest wereMr Balaji and MsSwarnamughi who are currently pursuing B.Sc. Medical Genetics and B.Sc. Medical Biotechnology respectively. The winner of the slogan writing contest was a student of B.Sc. Nursing First yearMsChakly Jenifer. The program successfully concluded with the awarding of prizes to the top three scorers of both the contests.

Sep 08, 2021

Moisturizers- What,when and How,2021

The Department of Dermatology,CHRI conducted a CME on Moisturiser-What,When and How, on 08.09.2021. The session startedwith a welcome address byDr.Jayakar Thomas, Professor,and Head of,Department of Dermatology,CHRI, addressed the gathering. DrPitchaiBalashanmugam, DeanDrArun Kumar, Vice Principal,CHRI and faculty members,were present on the occasion. The chief guest wasDrU.R.Dhanalakshmi,Retd.Professor and HOD of Department of dermatology,MMC,The speaker started by introducing the different components of an ideal Moisturiser, its physiological effects on skin barrier function and its various formulations in great detail with illustrations and clinical pictures. An interactive session between the attendees and the speaker followed. DrP.Elangovan with DrM.Prem Kumar, Dr N.Devanand, Department of Dermatology were organising team members. A total of 50 participants including postgraduates, faculties and CRRI’S of the department of DVL and paediatrics attended the CME

Sep 08, 2021

Advancement of Multiparametric Flowcytometry in Research and Vaccine Development

An E- guest lecture was organized by the Department of Microbiology on the topic ‘Advancement of Multiparametric Flowcytometry in Research and Vaccine Development’ on 07.09.2021. The resource person was Dr. Siva Sankaran MP, Senior Research Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. The speaker gave an overview on the basics of flow cytometry, parts of flow cytometry and applications of flow cytometry in research and diagnosis like immunophenotyping, cell sorting, cell proliferation, cell cycle analysis, nucleic acid analysis, apotosis, etc. The speaker also shared his research experience in the development of HIV vaccine trial and COVID 19 vaccine. The program was attended by a total of 75 participants- faculty, research scholars, post graduates of CHRI and from other institutes.

Sep 07, 2021

Teachers’ Day celebration at CARE

Teachers’ Day was Commemorated byChettinadAcademy of Research and Education on 06.09.21 at the SigapiAachi Auditorium of the campus.The faculty from all schools and colleges of CARE along with the students attended the program. The event was presided over by DrBalaSubramaninan, Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Mrs Jeyendra Saraswathi, Registrar, CARE and Dr PitchaiBalashanmugam, Dean,CHRI were present during the occasion. The students from all colleges and schools wished their teachers on ‘my favourite teacher’ event. An interesting quiz competition was conducted for the faculty and fun games were played.This was followed by a talent show that included singing and dancing performance of the faculty. The program ended with a vote of thanks and refreshments.

Sep 06, 2021

Shikshak Parv Celebration-2021

In recognition of the valuable contribution of our teachers during the pandemic and to take the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 a step forward, the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education celebrates Shikshak Parv, 2021 from 5.09.2021 to 17.09.21. The theme for this year’s Shikshak Parv is ‘Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from the Schools in India’. The NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Unit of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamilnadu (AISHE Code-U0451) commemorated Shikshak Parv Celebration on 07.09.21.Live Inaugural Conclave was screened in which the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has delivered the lecture. Nearly 200 NSS volunteers and students, faculties from various constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education participated in this event. Dr Koyeli Girigoswami, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI and NSS and UBA is the event coordinator.

Sep 05, 2021

Role Play- What Does It Mean To Be a Family Member Of A Sick Patient

The Department of Pathology, CHRI organized a role-play event based on AETCOM Module No. 2.8 on the topic ‘What does it mean to be Family Member of a Sick Patient’ on 04.09.21. Theobjective was to understand and emphasize the importance of empathy in health care. The event was coordinated by Dr Vijayashree,Professor and Head,Department of Pathology, CHRI and The guest was DrVinu, Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, CHRI. The play was enacted by 2 teams. One team enacting the positive effect of empathy in patient care and the other on the negative effect due to the absence of empathy on patient care. The role play was performed with realistic actions and each team brought out the real aspects of empathy. The points insisted were ‘Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feeling of another, ‘Until u walk in another man's shoe you can't imagine the smell’ and ‘Doctor's communication with empathy has brought out Advance Humanism in Health Care’. There were a total of 220 participants who attended the program.

Sep 04, 2021

Workshop on OBG Physiotherapy Care

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, conducted a workshop on Obstetrics Physiotherapy Care on 04.09.21. The speaker was Prof. Kavitha Venkatesan and the moderator was DrSubramanaian.S, faculty, CSPT, CARE.The objective of this workshop is to provide in-depth information with regards to Antenatal care, Post-natal careand physiotherapyin addition to the exercises for the management ofincontinence.The Speaker demonstrated all the physiotherapy approaches related to OBG conditions with the models. The workshopfocussed on OBG Physiotherapy Carefrom thepatients’ perspectives. A total of 28 participants attended the workshop

Sep 04, 2021

BLS Workshop series

The Department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, in collaboration with the Dept of Anesthesiology, organized aBLS workshop series from 3.9.21 to 9.9.21.MrArunraj M was the Resuscitation Simulation Educator. Dr. Anand S, Dr. Rajila, Dr. Balamurugan B, Dr. T K Balajidr. Merlin Shalini Ruth, Dr M S Arathi, DrArunkumar, DrVaithianathan G, Dr Swaminathan V, Dr Manickam S, DDrAfreen Nahar R AndDrDranani Y are the resource persons.The experts in skills training gave a very simplepresentation on BLS for the students. Then the students were given hands-on training on BLS by the experts. Around 227 students of CHRI attended the Workshop.

Sep 03, 2021

National nutrition week celebration 2021

The Department Of Paediatrics, CHRI celebrated national nutrition week during the first week of September.The events conducted this week were poster presentation, Quiz on Nutrition, low-cost nutrition food exhibition and distribution of nutrition kits, Outreach programme, Nutritional counsellingto the parents and expectant mothers and various guest lectures. Nutrition Week celebration began with the inaugural address given by Dr L.Umadevi, Head, Department of Pediatrics. She highlighted the importance of the Nutrition week celebration and its theme – Feeding smart, right from the start which was followed by DrRajkumar, elaborating the details of the programme and sharing his knowledge on Nutrition. A poster presentation was conducted for Nursing students / CRRIs and AHS on the theme ‘Feeding smart right from start’.A quiz on Nutrition was conducted by Dr G Kannanfor Postgraduates with active participation from MD studentsand MSc Nursing.An exhibition of low-cost nutrition food and distribution of nutrition kits was displayed. An Online Lecture was provided to Nursing students on the theme of Nutrition week via the Zoom platform. Nutritional counsellingto the parents and expectant mothers in the antenatal wards and mothers at postnatal wards was givenby DrDivyashree.A guest lecture was given on Nutrition and National wealthby Dr Somasekhar, IAP vice president to faculties and postgraduates.

Sep 01, 2021

Workshop on Basic suturing and knotting techniques

The Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, CHRI in collaboration with Ethicon – Johnson and Johnson organized a workshop on basic suturing and knotting techniquesfor CRRIs and PG students on 28.08.21. The coordinator was Dr Renuka, Associate professor, Department of OBG, CHRI. The resource persons were Mr Rajesh Senior supervisor for private institutions and MrsKalaivanifrom Ethicon Johnson And Johnson institute. The workshop began after the inauguration of the workshop by DrPitchai Balamurugan, Dean, CHRI. Discussion on suturing and knotting techniques, types of sutures, suture materials and needleswas carried out. Videos demonstrating different types of knotting and suturing techniques were shown and following which hand on training was given to the participants. A total of 70 students enrolled on the workshop.

Aug 28, 2021

National Sports Day Celebration 2021

National Sports Day-2021 was celebrated at Chettinad Academy of Research & Education on 27.08.2021. Dr Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE, and Mrs Jayendra Saraswathi, Registrar inaugurated the Yoga for wellness program on the occasion of National Sports Day 2021.The chief guest of the program was Dr Duraisami, Head, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Sports University. The program was coordinated by Dr Rajesh Kanna, Department of Pathology, CHRI and Dr Kirubalan Deputy Director of Physical Education,CARE were the organizer. Students, faculty and other staff members of CARE participated in the event.

Aug 27, 2021

Guest lecture- Perinatal infections

The Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research institute organised an online lecture on "Perinatal Infections", on 26.08.2021.The guest speaker was Dr Renuka Sekar, MD,FRANZOG,Clinical Lead, Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital, Australia. Dr Sekar initially described the prevalence of such infections at Brisbane women’s hospital and shared her experiences in treating complicated pregnancies. She then spoke about the TORCH infections,emerging congenital infections, mainly Zika virus.their pathogenesis, diagnosis and management. This session was attended by undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Aug 26, 2021

Motivational lecture – What it takes to be a Doctor?

This motivational webinar was organized by the Department of Microbiology, CHRI on 26.08.2021 at 6.30 pm IST. The invited expert was Dr Rama Narayanan, Associate Program Director, Canton Medical Education Program. The speaker commenced her talk with an ice-breaking session and then continued to share her experiences in her three-decade-long career as a medical professional in treating patients and training interns. Dr Rama spoke on 3 Cs which are very important in the life of a doctor, Clarity, consistency and commitment. She also said that the negative traits that one should discard were complaining and comparing. She stressed the importance of team-based care and that medical professionals must serve our patients with a lot of care. Students actively interacted with her during the hour-long session in which she also advised on how to simultaneously prepare for the USMLE while pursuing the CBME curriculum. The talk helped to reorient the student perspectives and goals and was a drive to focus on the broad perspectives, long term goals & commitment and ultimately patient care and their positive outcomes.

Aug 26, 2021

National Eye Donation Fortnight and International Conference On Corneal Transplantation

The National Eye Donation fortnight is celebrated every year from August 25 to September 8 to create awareness among the general public regarding eye donation and corneal transplantation. As part of this initiative Department of Ophthalmology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute conducted a series of events to celebrate the fortnight. An International Conference on Corneal Transplantation was organized on 03.09.21. The program was inaugurated by DrPitchaiBala Shanmugam, Dean,CHRI. DrRajakumari, Professor of Ophthalmology welcomed the gathering. Dr Shankar. The speakers were DrAzimuddin Azim Siraj, Ministry of Health Brunei, Dr.Priti Singh, of Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Bhopal, Dr. Nishanth, Clinical Director, Head of Cornea Services, MN eye hospital and Chennai LASIK Laser Foundation. The topics discussed were enucleation and eye banking, basics of eye donation, eye banking and corneal transplantation, recent advancements in keratoplasty. A poster competition was organised and winners have distributed prizes. A total of 150 Undergraduate students and 10 postgraduate studentsactively participated in a Crossword puzzle event and poster competition. To increase awareness among the general public attending our hospital a Roleplay was done by MBBS students.

Aug 25, 2021

Senior citizen day -2021

The Department of ENT, CHRI commemorated senior citizen day-2021 on 21.08.21.The program was initiated with a welcome address by Dr S. Rajasekaran, HOD, Department of ENT,CHRI, followed by a presidential address by Dr T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE and a special address by Dr T. PitchaiBalashanmugam, Dean, CHRI.The event was moderated by Dr Namasivaya Naveen, Assistant Professor, Department of ENT. The program had various competitions such as essay, debate and speech competitions participated by MBBS students. Topics of competitions were difficulties faced by the Geriatric population and ways to overcome them, Possible ways of supporting the geriatric population and Quality of life of elderly in cities and villages. The performance was assessed and winners of the competition were given prizes. Also, free audiometry testing was done for senior citizens at OPD, ENT on the day.

Aug 21, 2021

Guest lecture- Insulin

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized a guest lecture on 20.08.2021 on ‘Insulin’. The speaker was Dr Vijaya Chandra Reddy Konda, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The moderator was Dr Vivek Valliappan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI.The speaker discussed the basics of insulin, mechanism and their user, recent advancements in insulin for the benefit of students.The participants were II year MBBS students, MD Pharmacology Postgraduates and faculty of the Department of Pharmacology. A total of 84 students attended the program.

Aug 20, 2021

Sadbhavana Diwas - 2021

The Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), organized the Sadbhavana Diwas on 20.08.021 in commemoration of the 77th Birth Anniversary of our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The day was observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religions. Two events namely Pencil sketching and essay writing were organized for the students of various disciplines of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. For the pencil sketching competition, a portrait of Shri Rajiv Gandhi was displayed virtually and the participants were instructed to draw and submit the scanned copy of their creations. An essay writing competition was also conducted on the topic “Role of youth in National Integration and Communal Harmony”. All the first and second-year B.Pharm students participated actively in both events. Dr.S.Ramesh, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics organized the event.

Aug 20, 2021

Guest lecture -Antenatal Physiotherapy Care

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on ‘Antenatal Physiotherapy Care’ on 19.08.2021.The Resource Person was MrsN. Siva Jyothi, Associate Professor, Durgabai Deshmukh College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad, India. The speaker provided in-depth information with regards to physiological changes during pregnancy, and the importance of Antenatal physiotherapy care.The Speaker presented multiple treatment approaches by incorporating physiotherapy approaches of the Antenatal physiotherapy care. A total of 20 participants attended the lecture.

Aug 19, 2021

Guest lecture -Modern Trends in Immunology

A guest lecture was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on 18.08.21 on Modern Trends in Immunology. The speaker was Dr Satish Devadas, Scientist F, Institute of Life Sciences, Autonomous Institute of DBT, Bhubaneswar. The speaker discussed how immunology has worked through the years, starting from the eradication of smallpox. He also spoke at length on the classification of pathogens, cells and kinetics of the immune system, innate immune system, functions of antibodies, immune pathologies including T-cell pathology, immune diseases and how analytical tools such as Flow cytometry can help us understand the pathways.The lecture was a scintillating one, easily understandable to even those not connected to immunology related research areas. The lecture was moderated by Dr Shoba Narayan About 75 research scholars, students, and faculty members participated.

Aug 18, 2021

Shoulder Biomechanics

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on Shoulder Biomechanics, on 14.08.2021.The Resource Person was Dr Yatheendra Kumar. G, Vice- Principal, Susruta Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hyderabad, India. The speakerexplained the benefits and importance of the pathomechanics part of the Shoulder complex and how to analyze joint and movement problems during the clinical practice. The UG, PG students and Research Scholars from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE were the participants.More than 50 students attended the guest lecture.

Aug 14, 2021

Guest Lecture: Physiological Adaptations to Exercise

A Guest lecture was organized by the Department of Physiology, CHRI on ‘Physiological Adaptations to Exercise’ on 14.08.2021. The speaker was Dr Annamalai C., Professor of Physiology Unit, Manipal University College, Melaka, Malaysia. The speaker discussed three core competencies of Integrated Physiology related to exercise. The unintended contribution of pandemic related lockdown towards the alarming rise in sedentary lifestyle and its possible future consequences were discussed. The high degree of the positive contribution of physical training, (even just 30 minutes of exercise daily), on the psychological as well as physical wellbeing of individuals, SAID principle regarding chronic adaptations to exercise were also discussed. The speaker motivated the students to participate in small projects related to tests for fitness that can be performed in physiological subjects. This session came to an end with an online quiz based on the topics covered. A total of 238 participants attended the guest lecture.

Aug 14, 2021

Fit India Freedom Run 2.0

As part of the Fit India Movement, an initiative by UGC, CARE organized 'FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 2.0' on 14.08.2021 for all the students, staff and faculty members of CARE. The event occurred on the Chettinad Health city campus. Dr G. Kirubalan, Dy. Director – Physical Education, CARE coordinated the event and waved the flag for marathon running.A total of 112 runners participated in the event.

Aug 14, 2021

Awareness Programme On World Organ Donation Day

The Department of General Surgery, CHRI conducted an awareness programme and CME to commemorate World Organ Donation Day on 13.08.21. The Organizers were Dr Ragumani, Dr Prabakar and Dr Srinivasan, Department of Surgery. The speakers were Dr Shankar C Head, Dept. of Ophthalmology, DR. C. Manohar, Head, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, CHRI and Dr Arun Kumar. A Head, Dept. of CTVS, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Hospital, Pondicherry. The topics discussed were Cornea Transplantation Medico-Legal Aspects Of Organ Donation And Heart Transplantation. Following this, a health talk was given to patients by the Postgraduates on organ transplantation at the Surgery OPD. The Postgraduates explained to the target audience how can a person be a lifesaver even after death and motivated patients and students to register as organ donors. In addition, a quiz competition was conducted for the UG students and winners were given prizes.

Aug 13, 2021

E-Lecture: Cochlear Implants

A guest lecture was organized by the Department of ENT, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute on 12.08.21 on ‘Cochlear Implants’. The e-Lecture was coordinated by Dr S. Rajasekaran, Head, Department of ENT, CHRI. The speaker was DR. Arun Alexander, Professor, JIPMER, Puducherry. The guest speaker discussed types of cochlear implants, indications and outcomes of the implants. Recent advances in surgical procedures using cochlear implants along with video demonstration. All undergraduate students, postgraduate students and facultyattended the event. A total of 124 participants attended the event.

Aug 12, 2021

International Youth day-2021

International youth day is celebrated every year on August 12 and the theme for this year 2021 is ‘Role of youth in transforming food system’. On behalf of CARE, the Department of Anatomy, CHRI organized the International youth day celebrations on 12.8.2021. Special lecture, student seminar, e-essay writing and e-poster making competitions were conducted in this connection. Dr. S. Manickamand and Dr Y. Janani were the coordinators. Dr Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dean, CHRI delivered a special address and emphasized the role of youth in all spheres of life. Then, Dr T. Balasubramanian,Vice-Chancellor, CARE delivered the presidential address. Dr Shyamtanu Pal, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law delivered the keynote address. Ms Ashaya. D, I year MBBS student delivered her views on the role of youth in transforming food systems as a part of student’s seminar. 232 participants attended the program.An essay competition was conducted on the theme: Role of youth in transforming food systems. The theme of the poster competition was the Impact of COVID-19 pandemic onhuman health (OR) Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on food systems. Cash prizes for the winners and certificates for all those who participated in the competitions were given.

Aug 12, 2021

Seminar- Microbirth Planning

A seminar was organized by Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE on 11.08.21 on Microbirth Planning. The speaker was Dr M. Anjalatchi, Era College of Nursing, Lucknow and the Moderator was Dr Shenbaga Prabha, Assistant Professor, Chettinad College of Nursing. The event started with a welcome speech by Dr Hebsibah Sharmil, Principal, CCN. The speaker discussed Microbirth Planning, Birth preparedness and compliance readiness, Components of and Beneficiaries of Microbirth planning and JSY. A total of 106 participants including the students and faculty attended the seminar.

Aug 11, 2021

Workshop On Stapler Bowel Anastomosis

The Department Of General Surgery, CHRI in collaboration with ETHICON (JOHNSON & JOHNSON) organized a workshop for the Postgraduates on ‘Stapler Bowel Anastomosis’ on 10.08.21. The Chairperson was Dr Anantharamakrishnan, Professor and Head, Co-chairperson was Dr Kishore Babu EP, Professor and the organizing secretary was Dr Affee Asma, Professor, Dept of General Surgery,CHRI. The resource person and instructor was Dr Sudeepta Kumar Swain, Professor and H.O.D of Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo main hospital, Greams road, Chennai. The speaker discussed“Science Of Tissue Handling” and this was followed by two relevant case presentations by the postgraduates and a group discussion concerning bowel anastomosis. An informative and demonstrative video series on Intestinal staplers were then screened.A hands-on workshop was conducted with various intestinal stapler kits (on animal intestines), organized by the Ethicon team. Demonstration of the anastomosis was done by, Dr Sudeepta Kumar Swain, and the faculty of the Department of General Surgery. A Quiz contest on Stapler Bowel anastomosis was conducted and the participants were awarded certificates.

Aug 10, 2021

Guest Lecture On Copyright Registration Process In India

The IQAC cell, CARE organized a guest lecture on the title ‘Copyright Registration Process In India’ on 07.08.21. The Organizing Chairperson of the event was Dr Arun Kumar Radhakrishnan, Vice Principal, CHRI and IQAC Coordinator and the organizing secretary of the event was Dr Ahamed Basha Abdul Bari, Professor, Physiology, CHRI. The event was moderated by Dr Shiek Fareeth Ahamed S, Assistant Professor, AHS. The scientific session was delivered by Ms Priya Gautam, Examiner of Copyrights, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), New Delhi, Government of India. It was followed by a discussion session. The participants raised questions and doubts which were addressed by the speaker. The total number of participants was 117.

Aug 07, 2021

Workshop on Basic medical to Clinical research- Bridging the gap

The Department of Anatomy, CHRI conducted a one-day Workshop on Basic medical to Clinical research- Bridging the gap on 07.08.2021.The resource persons were Dr Srikumar Chakravarthi, Director of research, innovation and postgraduate studies, MAHSA University, Malaysia and Dr K. Deepa, Associate professor, Quest international university Malaysia. Dr T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE inaugurated the event and Dr Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dean, CHRI addressed the gathering. Dr Srikumar gave a brief outline of clinical research and various types of clinical research. He also insisted on the fact that basic and clinical research are interdependent. He also discussed how important for a researcher to create a digital footprint. Dr Deepa, outlined the various elements of basic research, challenges in conducting good research and also highlighted various ways for funding our research and organizations both national and international which fund research from startups to major grants. Research for undergraduate students was highlighted.A hands-on workshop was conducted with the participants who were briefed about identifying a good research topic. Then they were assigned to breakout rooms into a group of 6 to 8 members and they were given an assignment for the presentation of protocol. One participant from each group was allowed to present their topic briefly for two minutes and the resource person gave various inputs. The event ended with the participant's feedback. A total of 300 participants attended the workshop.

Aug 07, 2021

Guest Lecture: Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

The Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE has organized a guest lecture during the breastmilk awareness week on the topic ‘Storage of breast milk for promoting breastfeeding for working mothers’ on 06.08.21. The organising secretary was A.Shanmugapriya, Associate Professor, Child Health Nursing Department, CCN.The speaker was MrsK. Deepa, M.Sc Nursing, (PhD), Vice Principal, Mohammed Sathak College of Nursing, Siriseri, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. The programme started with a welcome address and the speaker was felicitated by Dr.S.Hepsibah Sharmil, Principal, CCN, CARE. The speaker discussed breastfeeding physiology, advantages, storage of breastmilk in the refrigerator and human milk banking. The session was informative.A total of 100 participants attended the lecture.

Aug 06, 2021

Guest lecture on Drugs of addiction

The Department of Pharmacology, CHRI conducted a guest lecture on 03.08.2021on the topic ‘Drugs of addiction’. The Guest Speaker of the lecture was Dr Manu Kumar Shetty, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. The moderator of the lecture was Dr M.Duraivel, Asst. Professor and Dr A. Ruckmani, Prof & Head, Pharmacology, CHRI gave a brief introduction about the topic.The lecture was very elaborate, subjective and informative. The speaker discussed drugs of addiction, their pathogenesis, and the therapy in detail. After the lecture, the session was open to questions. The speaker clarified the doubts of the participants. A total of 120 participants attended the Guest lecture.

Aug 03, 2021

PATHOGENESIS AND LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF COVID 19

The Department of microbiology, CHRI organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Pathogenesis And Laboratory Diagnosis Of Covid 19’ on 03.08.21.The speaker was Dr Anuradha K, Professor and Head, Department of microbiology, Mysore medical college and research institute, Mysore.The speaker gave a detailed view on the pathogenesis of Covid 19 which included morphology, host range, life cycle, mode of infection, Cytokine storm, multi organ involvement with lung inflammation in detail. Under the laboratory diagnosis, various clinical samples were to be collected for testing and their procedure was covered. Diagnostic modalities such as molecular techniques, antigen detection techniques, antibody detection techniques were also included. The newer test which is in pipeline was mentioned. The session ended with a brief discussion on the queries raised by the students.

Aug 03, 2021

Guest Lecture- Approach To CBC

The Department of Pathology, CHRI conducted an e-lecture on 31.7.2021 on the topic ‘Approach to CBC’. The speaker was Dr. Shruti Mishra, Asst. professor, Bone Marrow Transplant And Stem Cell Research Centre, Imst, BHU, Varanasi. The moderator was Dr. Rajeswari Thivya, Associate professor, Dept of Pathology, CHRI. The speaker spoke about complete blood count, peripheral smear and she discussed a few clinical cases. The participants were II MBBS students, postgraduates and faculties of Pathology Dept, CHRI. 150 participants attended the guest lecture. At the end of the section, there was an interactive section and the speaker cleared the doubts of the audience.

Jul 31, 2021

Outreach Program- Functional Benefits Of Hydration

An outreach program was conducted by the Department of Physiology, CHRI for housekeeping staff of CARE on 31.07.2021 at the atrium of College block, CHRI. A total of 36 staff participated in the program.Thehousekeeping staff were briefed regarding the volume of water in the various body fluid compartments and their functions,to understand the importance of staying hydrated. Mrs. Savitha Niren, Assistant Professor, highlighted the symptoms of dehydration and provided tips regarding how to maintain hydration levels at the workplace, especially for those participants involved in strenuous physical activity. The possible medical consequencesof being in a state of chronic dehydration, including increased risk of urinary tract infections, renal calculi and constipation, were enumerated by Dr. Meena, Assistant Professor. She also cautioned the participants regarding the long term irreversible health complications if they persisted in remaining dehydrated on a chronic basis. The program concluded with the distribution of complimentary bottles of buttermilk and water among the participants, who thanked the organizers for opening their eyes to the many facets of a routine condition faced by many and assured that the measures listed to prevent dehydration shall henceforth be diligently followed by all among the audience.

Jul 31, 2021

Guest lecture - One carbon metabolism

The Department of Biochemistry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute conducted aguest lecture on 31.7.2021 on the topic ‘One carbon metabolism’. The Speaker was Dr Aparna Varma Bhogir, Additional Professor, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar. DrSanthiGopalakrishnan.S Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry,CHRI was the moderator for the session . DrSumathy.S Prof &HOD, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI, introduced the speaker. The speaker discussed the various compounds involved in one-carbon metabolism.The role that one-carbon metabolism plays in cell division and the maintenance of the neurological system was discussed.She also discussed the important role played by Vitamin B12 and folic acid in one-carbon metabolism, the various diseases associated with one-carbon metabolism like neural tube defects,pernicious anemia,megaloblastic anemia and its association with different types of cancers.A total of 250 students attended the session.

Jul 31, 2021

Guest lecture – Pharmacotherapy IBD, IBS, Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organised aguest lecture on 29.07.2021 on ‘Pharmacotherapy IBD, Irritable bowel syndrome, Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases. The guest speaker was Dr Mrutyunjay Mirje, Associate Professor, Dept of Pharmacology, Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag. The moderator for the session was Dr Anu M, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. The speaker discussed the pathophysiology of IBD, the drugs available for management and the treatment protocols for IBD, irritable bowel syndrome, biliary and pancreatic diseases. There were 120 participants including the second MBBS students, postgraduate students and faculty members of the Department of Pharmacology. There was an interactive session at the end of the lecture.

Jul 29, 2021

WORLD ORS DAY- 2021

The Department of Pediatrics, CHRI, commemorated ‘World ORS Day’on 29.07.2021. The morning session started with a Role Play involving the postgraduates of Pediatrics department and CRRI’s at the OPD. The role play insisted the importance and necessity to give ORS in the treatment of all diarhhoeal disorders in children. This was shortly followed by a demonstration session of preparation of ORS by nursing staffto the patients and the attenders. This demonstration was guided and supervised by Dr. Alexander, Professor of Pediatrics. ORS sachets were distributed to all the participants of the event. A guest lecture was organized on the same day. The lecture was given by Dr. S .Thangavelu, Director of Pediatrics, Dr. Mehta’s Children’s Hospital who highlighted the importance of ORS and intravenous fluids through various case scenarios. It was an interactive session attended by postgraduates from CHRI and other institutes. The session was moderated by Dr. Umadevi, HOD, department of pediatrics, CHRI.

Jul 29, 2021

CAREER COUNSELING 2021

Career counselling program-2021 was organized by the College of Nursing, CARE on the theme ‘Innovative Healthcare Careers For Nurses’ on 28.07.2021. The resource persons were Mr Francis Felix Joseph, Financial Education Counselor, ICICIFoundation for Inclusive Growth and Mr. Mandeep Singh, Director (Strategic Initiatives), Chitkara University, Chandigarh. The programme started with a welcome address by Mrs.Manjula.T.R, Member, Placement Cell, CARE and the speakers were felicitated by Dr. S.HepsibahSharmil, Principal, CCN, CARE. In the first session, Mr.Francis Felix Joseph presented on the topic ‘Financial Literacy Program’. Hehighlighted Banking, educational loan processing, Mutual funds, proper handling of credit and debit cards, government schemes, financial planning and CIBIL importance. In the second session speaker, Mr. Mandeep Singh presented on the topic ‘Evolving Healthcare Careers for Nurses Post COVID’. He explained about the Indian scenario in the healthcare industry, new nursing career pathways, challenges faced by the healthcare industry in client care and Post COVID new innovative health care careers available for nurses to climb up to new heights. The sessions were informative and interactive. Ninety Final Year Nursing Students & all the faculty members of CCN attended the program.

Jul 28, 2021

Campus Interview And In - House Placement- 2021

Career counselling and placement cell, CARE conducted campus interviews and in-house placement from 28.07.21 to 18.08.2021. Institutions participated in campus interview were Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai, Chettinad Super Specialty Hospital, Kelambakkam. Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai And Sugam Hospitals, Tiruvottiyur. a total of 100 final yeyearsSc., nursing students & two post-basic B Sc nursing students attended the campus interview. In all the interviews, a pretest interviews assessment was done.The campus interview team from MMM were Mr Isaiah Johnson, HR Manager, MrsRanjitham, Chief Nursing Officer.Mrsanjitham CNO highlighted the hands-on skill training and work experience in MMM. 85 B Sc(N) students attended the interview and 20 (24%) got selected in the interview.The In-house Placement interview team from CSSH was MrsHannah IsabellahPaulraj, Chief Nursing Superintendent and MrsLalitha, Assistant Nursing Superintendent. Direct interviews of 82 B Sc(N) and 2 Post Basic B Sc(N) students were carried out and 70 (83 %) students got selected in the interview. The In-house Placement interview was conducted by MrsVimala.I, Nursing Superintendent, CHRI. The direct interview was conducted for shortlisted students- 81 B Sc (N) and 1 Post Basic B Sc(N) studentand 72 (88%) students got selected in the interview.The campus interview team from Apollo Hospitals was MsEzilabeth, Deputy Nursing Superintendent, MsAmulya Ajay, Asst. Manager – Talent Acquisition, MsJeevitha, Senior Nursing Educator, MsBlessy, Clinical Instructor. The interview was conducted for 95 B Sc (N) and 2 Post Basic B Sc(N) students and 50 (51%) students got selected in the interview.The online interview was conducted by MsPaniRoselin, Nursing Superintendent, Sugam Hospital, Tiruvottiyur. 18 B Sc(N) students attended the interview and 5 (28 %) students got selected in the interview.The institutional Career cell support was done by CCN Faculties, Dr S HepsibahSharmil, Mrs Manjula. T.R and Mrs.RuksanaBegam.S.

Jul 28, 2021

Guest lecture on Peptic Ulcer disease

The Department of Pharmacology, CHRI conducted a guest lecture on the topic of ‘Peptic Ulcer Disease’ on 24.07.2021. The program started with an inauguration. Dr A. Ruckmani, Prof & Head, Pharmacology, CHRI gave a brief introduction about the topic. Then, Dr M. Duraivel, Asst. Professor introduced the speaker. The Guest Speaker of the lecture was Dr M. R. Manasa, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar, Karnataka. The speaker covered peptic ulcers,their pathogenesis, types and the therapy in detail. The lecture was very elaborate and very informative. After the lecture, the session was open to questions. A total of 120 participants attended the Guest lecture.

Jul 24, 2021

Forensic Aspects of Head Injuries

Department of Forensic Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute has organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Forensic Aspects of Head Injuries’ on 24.7.2021.The speaker was Dr. Aadamali a. Nadaf, Professor& I/c HOD, Department of ForensicMedicine,Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, Karnataka. The coordinator was Dr. S. K. Nawaz Ahmed, Professor of Forensic Medicine, CHRI. The speaker discussed in detail about various skull fractures, lacerations of the skull and other injuries including road traffic accidents. He also discussed medico legal aspects of assault and head injuries. A total of 120 participants attended the lecture.

Jul 24, 2021

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized e -guest lecture on ‘Inborn errors of Metabolism’on 24.07.2021. The program started with a welcome address by Dr Sumathy.S, Professor& Head, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI following Dr Anuradha.G, Professor introduced the speaker. The speaker was Dr Chandrika.N, Associate Professor, Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka.The Speaker gave an elaborate lecture on the various inborn errors associated with protein metabolism. Her lecture provided new insights into the importance of early detection and prenatal diagnostic techniques. The program ended with a Q & A session.More than 200 participants attended the lecture.

Jul 24, 2021

CHET OGCON - EARLY PREGNANCY ON FOCUS

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a conference on the theme ‘Early Pregnancy on Focus’ on 24.07.21. The Organising Chairperson was Dr. Anuradha C R, Professor and Headand the organizing secretary was Dr.Sailatha R, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CHRI. The speakers were Dr Sathya S, Professor and Head, MAPIMS, Dr Sheila K Pillai, Associate Professor SRIHER, Dr. Divya, Assistant Professor, Thanjavur Medical College, Dr. Meena Mahalingam, Senior Assistant Professor, Govt. ISO & KGH, Dr. Mangalpuri, Professor, Balaji Medical College and Dr. AfiAsma, Professor, Department of Surgery, CHRI. The scientific sessions were onNon-Invasive Prenatal Genetic Testing, Abortion, Vesicular Mole, Pregnancy of Unknown Location, Ectopic Pregnancy, MTP, Cornual Pregnancy, Hyperemesis Gravidaraum, Surgical Complications in Early Pregnancy with eminent speakers from various institutions across the state, delivering their lectures &viewpoints. The final session had an innovative quiz competition from the topics of the conference, open to CRRI’s & undergraduates. A total of 250 delegates both UG & PG residents & faculties from across various regions attended the conference.

Jul 24, 2021

Guest Lecture- Cardiac Failure

The Department of Physiology, CHRI organized a guest lecture on 24.07.21 on the topic ‘Cardiac failure’. The speaker for the session was Dr. Vamshidar, Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar, Telangana. The speaker started his presentation with a systematic approach by delivering a lucid and precise step-by-step description of how each cause of cardiac failure (as described under the various classifications) results in the reduction of its functional status. He also discussed the pathophysiological basis of every aspect of clinical presentation of cardiac failure in a simple and easy to understand flowchart format. He also discussed the physiological basis of pharmacotherapy prescribed for the management of chronic cardiac failure. The speaker responded to questions raised by the participants and clarified the doubts. A total of 233 students attended the guest lecture.

Jul 24, 2021

Guest Lecture -Shock

The Department of Physiology, CHRI conducted a guest lecture on 24.07.21 on the topic ‘Shock’. The resource person was Dr. Nithin Ashok John, Professor and HOD, Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar, Telangana. The speaker discussed the physiological compensatory mechanisms involved in circulatory shock as well as the clinical picture and management of various types of shock. The speaker also emphasized the presence of exam-oriented questions with answers in the current stage but the correlation was drawn between the pathophysiology and the symptoms as well as signs in a patient presenting with shock in the emergency ward. The approach of the speaker was highly appreciated by the students and the students were overwhelmed with the clinical information on the topic provided as part of the presentation. A total of 233 students attended the guest lecture.

Jul 24, 2021

Guest lecture:Eradication of Poliomyelitis: Where do we stand?

The Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized an online guest lecture on ‘Eradication of Poliomyelitis: Where do we stand?’ on 22.07.2021. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Himashree Bhattacharyya, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS Guwahati, Assam. The speaker discussed the possible ways to eradicate certain diseases and current strategies.She explained in the detail the types of polio, their causative viruses, the types of vaccines and their schedules, also the vaccine-derived complications, such as VAPP (vaccine-associated paralytic polio) and VDPV (vaccine-derived polioviruses), the surveillance of poliomyelitis and re-emergence of polio worldwide recently. She discussed the endgame and eradication strategies in place to control and move towards the goal of global polio eradication.The participants of this E-Lecture were 6th-semester students, Postgraduates and Faculty from the Department of Community Medicine. A total of 92 participants attended the lecture.

Jul 22, 2021

CME on Process and precautions to USMLE

The department of Anatomy, CHRI, conducted an CME on the topic, ‘Process and precautions to USMLE’ on 20.07.21. The resource person was Mr. Abhishek Bavandhakar, National head, Kaplan Logiquest. The speaker discussed the scope for International Medical graduates (IMG) on learning in the US. The speaker highlighted the steps to prepare and apply to USMLE with different timeframes. The need to do electives, extracurricular activities and the importance of publications and USMLE scores was highlighted. The students interacted with the resource person and the queries raised by the students were addressed. A total of 360 students attended this career development program

Jul 20, 2021

Use of Animals in Medical Research and Animal Handling

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized an E-Guest lecture on ‘Use of Animals in Medical Research and Animal Handling’ on 17.7.2021. The speaker was Dr.Venu Gopala Rao Konda, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. The moderator was Dr. S. Saradha, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI.The speaker discussedthe history of animal usage in medical research, the need to use animals in research, detailed the role of lab animals like mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, monkeys, birds and zebrafish. The role of CPCSEA and the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee was also discussed. Video on animal handling was also played.A total of one hundred and twenty-seven(118) participants attended this guest lecture. The participants were II year MBBS students, MD pharmacology postgraduates and faculty of the Department of Pharmacology.

Jul 17, 2021

International Conference on Pharma Industry 4.0

A two days virtual international conference on “Pharma Industry 4.0” was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE on 16and 17.07.2021. The dean of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr.K.Lakshmi welcomed the gathering with a pleasant speech and gave a brief overview of the event. The conference was inaugurated by thehonourableVice-Chancellor, CARE,Dr.T.Balasubramanian. The conference had a multitude of resource persons from various horizons of the world delivering lectures on the latest advancements of pharmaceutical sciences. The resource persons were from the US, UK, Malta, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Darussalam and Malaysiaand they enriched the participants with a meticulous presentation matching of their time zones. The dynamic explanations by the intellectuals left 120 participants from more than 20 different colleges across the country, inquisitive during the concourse of this interactive session. There were separate sessions for the scientific oral presentations by young researchers from other pharma institutes. Best posters were announced by the judges and suitably awarded with prizes and certificates. The valedictory note was given by Dr.R.Murugesan, Director – Research and vote of thanks by Dr.G.P.Pazhani, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,CARE.

Jul 17, 2021

First Golden Minute – Neonatal resuscitation program

The Department of Neonatology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a workshop on First Golden Minute – Neonatal resuscitation program in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the National Neonatology forum on 17.7.21. The instructors were Dr.Narmada, Senior Consultant, Pediatrics, Nalam Hospital, Vellore, Dr. Shaik Mohd Shafi Jan, Associate Professor, Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Dr.Usha Devi R,Associate Professor, Neonatology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Dr.Abiramalatha T, Associate Professor, Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Dr.Thinesh Kumar J,Assistant Professor, Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Dr.MadhuriPrabhu, Senior Consultant, Pediatrics, Motherhood Hospital, Chennaiand Dr.Jenifer Antony Jeyaraj, Professor, Pediatrics, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute.The course coordinator was Dr. Usha Devi R.34 participants had cleared online pretest to be a participant in the workshop.NRP India addendum was presented by the lead instructor. Seven stations were set for the workshop with each station having a warmer, intubatable manikin and whole resuscitation kit. We had 5 participants per instructor. The instructors rotated across stations after each session: Preparation at birth and routine care, initial steps, positive pressure ventilation, Intubation, Chest compressions and Medications. Demonstration of the complete NRP sequence (Megacode) was done by the Instructor after these sessions. After lunch, participants were assessed by their performance in the Integrated skills station (ISS). After the ISS assessment, students performed as a team in the simulation stations. This team performance was video recorded and the team was debriefed about the same at the end. Following this, resuscitation in special considerations like floppy neonate, congenital airway anomalies, pneumothorax was discussed. Additional considerations during preterm resuscitation, setting up of blender and T piece resuscitator, oro/nasopharyngeal airway insertion, laryngeal mask airway indications and insertion were demonstrated to the participants.Feedback was obtained and the participants were very satisfied with the workshop training.

Jul 17, 2021

Lymphatic drainage of Head & Neck

A CME was conducted by the Department of Anatomy, CHRI on Lymphatic drainage of Head & Neck on 17.07.21. The Speaker of the CME was Dr. P.K.Sankaran. Associate professor, AIIMS, Mangalagiri. A.P. The moderator was Dr.TK Balaji, faculty, Department of Anatomy, CHRI. The speaker delivered a detailed presentation on the topography of various lymph nodes and how they are classified based on their structure and function. He discussed the various structures draining into these lymph nodes. He also discussed the importance of the various clinical conditions in which these nodes are involved and how to diagnose them. A total of 245 participants attended includingstudents and faculty.

Jul 17, 2021

Chettinad Sarvalokaa Forest Education Initiative

In an initiative to contribute towards a sustainable environment and ecosystem, Chettinad Sarvalokaa Education, international School along with Chettinad Academy of Research & Education conducted a mega sapling plantation initiative on 16.07.2021. The Honorable Chancellor Mrs. Geetha Muthiah planted the first sapling followed by Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, The students of CHRI, staff & faculty of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Students, Parents and Staff of Chettinad Sarvalokaa Education international School actively participated in the tree sapling plantation. Around 2500 saplings of 200 indigenous species of trees were planted on 4.5 acres under this initiative.

Jul 16, 2021

CCN -Career Opportunities and Success Pathways in Nursing Arena

Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a career counselling event on the theme ‘Career Opportunities and Success pathway in Nursing Arena’ on 15.7.21. The programme started with the welcome address by Mrs.Manjula.T.R, Member, Placement Cell, CARE. The speakers were Ms.Shiny Charles, Project lead, International Placement and Ms. Deepti Gaddam, Managing Director, SIMS Healthcare, Hyderabad. Ms.Shiny discussed the topic ‘NHS UK Career Orientation’ and gave an orientation on UK Placement Program, Vertical courses offered by SIMS Healthcare, Eligibility criteria for UKPP Process, Nurse 360 Course and benefits for Nurses who are planning for a Job overseas. Ms. Deepti highlighted the importance of developing skills to shine as highly competent nurses. The total number of participants was 106 which included final year nursing students and faculty members. The speakers were felicitated by Dr. S. Hepsibah Sharmil, Principal, CCN, CARE.

Jul 15, 2021

IQAC Conference

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Jul 13, 2021

Guest lecture on Therapy of Myocardial Infarction

The Department of Pharmacology, CHRI organized a guest lecture on ‘Therapy of Myocardial Infarction’ on 13.07.21. The Guest Speaker of the lecture was Dr.V.Sakthivadivel, Associate Professor and HOD In-charge, Department of General Medicine, AIIMS, Hyderabad.Dr. A. Ruckmani, Prof & Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI gave a brief introduction about the topic. Dr.M.Duraivel, Asst. Professor introduced the speaker. The speaker covered the types of myocardial infarction, its pathogenesis, biomarkers, ECG changes and the therapy in detail. The lecture was very elaborate, informative and interactive.After the lecture, the session was opened for questions from the participants. Faculty, Postgraduates and undergraduate students attended the guest lecture.

Jul 13, 2021

IQAC – CARE conference on Design and Development of MOOC for faculty members and students of the Higher Education Institute

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Under the banner of IQAC – CARE, a conference on Design and Development of MOOC for faculty members and students of the Higher Education Institute was conducted to create awareness about various MOOCs platforms, design and development of educational e-content, and guidelines to be followed for an NPTEL – SWAYAM as a course provider on 13.07.21. The Organizing Chairperson of the event was Dr. Arun Kumar Radhakrishnan, Vice Principal, CHRI and IQAC Coordinator and the Organizing secretary of the event was Dr. Ahamed Basha Abdul Bari, Professor, Physiology, CHRI. The event was moderated by Dr.Brinda S, Associate Professor, Physiology. The inaugural address was given by the honourable Vice Chancellor – Dr. Balasubramanian Thangavel, CARE. The scientific session was started by JayakrishnanWarriem, PhD. Senior Scientist, NPTEL, IIT Madras, India on ‘Evolution and growth of SWAYAM-NPTEL MOOCs’ and the second lecture was given by Sahana Murthy, PhD. Professor, Interdisciplinary Program in Education Technology, IIT Bombay, India on ‘Creating quality content for online training: The LCM approach’ and the third lecture by P. Manickam, PhD. Scientist – E, Head of Division of Online Courses, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, India. on ‘Design and Delivery of health-related MOOCs: NIE's experience’. It was followed by the valedictory function and vote of thanks by Dr.Hepsibah S, Principal, Chettinad School of Nursing. More than 250 faculty members of CARE attended the conference.

Jul 13, 2021

Guest Lecture - Autopsy Techniques

The Department of Forensic Medicine,CHRI organized a guest lecture on 10.07.21 on the topic ‘Autopsy Techniques’. The speaker of the event was Dr. Fremingston K. Marak, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry.The moderator of the lecture was Dr.M.Sreenivasan, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine. The speaker discussed in detail the techniques of the autopsy. He also discussed medico-legal aspects of autopsy and explained with real case scenarios. A total of 160 participants attended the lecture. The participants found the lecture useful and informative.

Jul 10, 2021

Role Of Kidney In Acid-Base Balance

The Department of Physiology, CHRI organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Role Of Kidney In Acid-Base Balance’ on 10.07.21. The speaker of the event was Dr. Rajalakshmi R, Professor and HOD,JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka.Following a warm welcome by the Head of the Department of Physiology, CHRI, the speaker began her session with an overview of how the body maintains the pH within a narrow physiological range despite routine biological activities resulting in near-constant addition/loss of protons from the body. She also elucidated the mechanisms involved in the acidification of urine associated with the formation and reabsorption of bicarbonate ions by renal tubular epithelium, in a clear, concise and simple manner. A total of 233 participants attended the guest lecture. Students received a precise understanding regarding how to go about recognizing acid-base imbalance at the bedside and the investigations required to confirm the cause, type of disorder apart from confirming if compensatory mechanisms have come into play.

Jul 10, 2021

International Diagnostic Colloquium -2021

Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized an International Conference “International Diagnostic Colloquium 2021” on 09.07.2021.The inauguration of the conference started with thewelcome address by Dr.S.Sumathy, Professor&HOD, Department of Biochemistry was followed by the address of Prof. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Dr.Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dean,CHRI.Dr. Karpagavel.L, Professor, Department of Biochemistry,CHRI was the organising secretary and SK. Murugavel, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry,CHRI was the Joint organizing secretary for the event.The International conference started with thefirstscientific sessionbyrenowned faculty, Dr. Shanmugapriya C, Professor and Head Department of Biochemistry, Government Thoothukudi Medical College & Hospital, Thoothukudi who addressed ‘How to choose an analytical method for your laboratory-based on Performance - Method verification in a nutshell’. The secondspeaker of the scientific session was Dr. Chakravarthy Narasimhachar Srinivas Director- Dept of Laboratory Medicine, Transplantation Immunology and Molecular laboratory. MIOT International Hospitals, Chennai, highlighted on ‘Cautious Relevant Information TImely Conveyed ALerts in Laboratory medicine. The next sessions were by Dr. Ramadesikan V K, Consultant, Clinical Biochemistry, SMF spokeon ‘How to Read and Interpret EQAS reports- Basics and Dr. Anjali Singh, Medical Advisor, Bio-Rad Laboratories India (Pvt) Ltd., on ‘Measurement Uncertainity’ which was followed by lunch.The chronicled sessions on the topic ‘QC Lot Crossoverand Laboratory Risk Management’ by the International speaker Nico Vandepoele, Scientific and Professional A airs Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories Quality Systems Division, California and John Yundt-Pacheco Senior, Principal Scientist Quality Systems Division (Irvine, CA) Bio-Rad Laboratories Hercules, California.A laboratory quiz in the form of connexions was conducted and the winners were given certificates. The event attractedaround 370Participants, from all over India comprising both Government and Private medical colleges& Laboratory professionals.

Jul 09, 2021

International conference on COVID 19 and mental health

The Department of Psychiatry, CHRI conducted an Online International Conference on the topic “Covid 19 and Mental Health” on 8th and 9th July 2021. The speakers on the first day were Dr.Anil Prabhakaran, Dr.Sundar Gnanavel, Dr.Raman, Dr.Naveen Kumar, Dr.Chethan and Dr.Karishma Kulkarni. The speakers for the second day were Dr.Jayant Mahadevan, Dr.Arul Pradeep, Dr.Debanjan Banerjee, Dr.Sujit Kumar Kar, Dr.Jini K Gopinath and Dr.Kailash. The conference had scientific sessions followed by oral paper presentations. Around 24 papers were presented in front of delegates. Total 320 delegates attended the event from across the globe.

Jul 08, 2021

Anatomy of Extraocular Muscles

A CME was conducted by the Department of Anatomy, CHRI on 06.07.2021on the topic- Anatomy of Extraocular Muscles. The speaker, Dr. M. Hassan Mohammad, who delivered the lecture was an international faculty with 16 years of experience in teaching undergraduate medical students in Libya and Saudi Arabia and he is a Lecturer at, Department of Anatomy,Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia. The organizing secretary was Dr. S. Manickam, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, CHRI. Extraocular muscles of the eyeball are important structures that need a good understanding to correlate their function and clinical features. The speaker introduced the topic and discussed the topic with a detailed presentation and relevant pictures. The speaker engaged the students by posing questions and ensured that the session was interactive and productive. A total of 199 students have attended the guest lecture.

Jul 06, 2021

Fascial Spaces of Head and Neck

An online CME was conducted by the Department of Anatomy, CHRI on 05.07.21 on the topic –‘Fascial Spaces of Head and Neck’. The organizing Secretary of the event was Dr. Y. Janani, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, CHRI and the speaker was Dr. K. Suba Ananthi, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Kadirkamam, Pondicherry. The space of the head and neck is a crucial topic to be understood. The spaces are classified and described by various authors in different ways and the speaker efficiently delivered the contents. The participants found the session very informative and found the related clinical presentations very interesting.A total of 239 participants attended the event.

Jul 05, 2021

Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation on 03.07.2021. Mr. Satyam Bhodaji, Assistant Professor, MGM School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra is the resource person for this session. The primary objective of this conference is to sensitize various problems due to ageing with a thorough assessment and Physiotherapy management and its importance. The speaker discussed the benefits of using the key principles in geriatric assessment, Structured supervised intervention methods and certain therapeutic techniques with precautionary measures of application applied in geriatric rehabilitation.A total of 85 participants attended the meeting

Jul 03, 2021

Guest Lecture On Importance Of Human Rights In Criminal Justice System

An online Guest lecture was hosted by Chettinad School of Law, CARE, on 3.07.2021 on the Importance Of Human Rights In the Criminal Justice System. The distinguished speaker for the session was Ms. Ridhima Dikshit, who is currently working as an Assistant Professor at National Law Institute University, Bhopal. She is also a member of the Executive council of the Indian Society of Criminology. The moderator for the event was Mr. Shanmuga Sundaram R, a student of Chettinad school of Law. Ms. Ruchi Sinha, HOD (I/C), Chettinad School of Law, delivered the welcome address and welcomed the speaker, students, and the participants. The speaker started the lecture by explaining the significance of human rights in the international criminal justice system. The speaker then gave an elaborate explanation of the Indian criminal justice system and the rules and regulations. Dr.Shyamtanu Pal, Associate professor, Chettinad school of Law, CARE, concluded the webinar by delivering the vote of thanks. The webinar ended with an interactive session that saw the enthusiastic involvement of the students and other participants in asking questions and getting their doubts clarified by the speaker. A total of 50 participants attended the event.

Jul 03, 2021

Workshop on HIV-AIDS- a GFATM educational training program

The Chettinad College of Nursing (CCN), CARE had organized a workshop in collaboration with GLOBAL FUND FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA (GFATM) on 01.07.2021. The resource persons were Mrs. S. Ruksana Begam, M.Sc(N), Associate Professor, Mrs. Anbu, M.Sc(N), Nursing Tutor, Mrs. Priya, B.Sc(N), Nursing Tutor, CCN. The topics discussed were introduction on HIV/AIDS, Symptoms, Management, Opportunistic infections (OIs) and Anti Retro Viral Therapy (ART), HIV/AIDS & the Nurses Role, Stigma and discrimination & Prevention of HIV Transmission and Complementary Therapies in HIV/AIDS & Positive living by PLHIV and Counseling on PLHIV. Demonstrations related to these topics were held. The session was very interactive. A total of 105 (Final Year B.Sc(N) & PBB.Sc(N) students & Faculty attended.

Jul 01, 2021

National Doctors Day Celebration

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National Doctors day is celebrated every year on the 1st of July in the memory of an Indian Physician and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.Our Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) commemorated this day on 01.07.2021 via online mode. The program was hosted by Dr. Sabari Sridhar. O.T, Professor and HOD of the Department of Psychiatry, CHRI. Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dean, CHRI welcomed the dignitaries, doctors, interns and medical students. This was followed by the welcome address by Vice-Chancellor, CARE Dr. T. Balasubramanian. The presidential address was given by Smt. Geetha Muthiah, Chancellor, CARE. She acknowledged the care,commitment, compassion and resilience of the doctors and congratulated all the doctors who worked selflessly treating more than 7500 COVID patients in our hospital which is the highest among private hospitals of the state. The honourable chief guest of the event was Padma Shri Dr. B. N. Gangadhar, President, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, NMC who is a former director of NIMHANS and icon of the mental health domain in India with many other credentials. The chief guest spoke about the achievements made by Dr. B. C. Roy in the field of medicine and insisted on the need to follow the model put forth by Dr. BC Roy. He hailed the doctors for their relentless efforts during the first and second waves of the COVID pandemic. He greeted all the postgraduates who contributed to treating COVID patients irrespective of their discipline. He thrust upon the importance of research in India and he envisaged more volumes of researches from the Institution. The celebration ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Prabhu Mayakesavan, Director of Medical Services. The registrar, Ms. Jeyendra Saraswathi and Vice-Principal Dr. Arun Kumar and Dr. Jaganathan, Emeritus Professor of Radiology were present during the meeting. The event was joined by all faculties, doctors and postgraduate students.

Jul 01, 2021

Guest Lecture on -Public Speaking and Body Language

An online Guest lecture was hosted by Chettinad School of Law, CARE, on 30.06.2021 on ‘Public Speaking and Body Language’. The distinguished speaker of the session was Mr. Zakaria Vargis John, who is an M.Phil in English and, is also a Researcher on Early Modern Studies & Cultural Studies, and an Education Strategist. The moderator for the event was Ms. AlinGedsi A, a student, Chettinad school of Law. Dr.Shyamtanu Pal, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law, delivered the welcome address and welcomed the speaker, students and the participants.The speaker started the lecture with the important points on how one shall speak, how to improvise, and how muchbody language is important while speaking. The speakergave an elaborate explanation ofthe fear of public speaking andsuggested ways on overcoming the fear.He concluded with his own experience on presentation. The webinar ended with an interactive session that saw the enthusiastic involvement of the students and other participants in asking questions and getting their doubts clarified by the speaker. The students of Chettinad School of Law and the participants from various other colleges attended the session. A total of 50 participants attended the session. The vote of thanks was then delivered by Ms. Ruchi Sinha,HOD (I/C), Chettinad school of Law, CARE.

Jun 30, 2021

Pharmacotherapy of hypertension in pregnancy

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organised a guest lecture on 29.06.2021 on Pharmacotherapy of hypertension in pregnancy. The guest speaker was Dr. Sudha R, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka. The moderator for the session was Dr.Anu M, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. The speaker discussed the classification of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, their management principles and drugs to be used with their adverse effect profiles. There were 119 participants including the second year MBBS students, postgraduate students and faculty members of the Department of Pharmacology.

Jun 29, 2021

E Lecture on CSF Rhinorrhea

The Department of ENT, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized an e-lecture on ‘CSF Rhinorrhea’ on 28.06.2021. The guest speaker was DR. Sapna Nambiar MS (ENT) DNB(ENT) PGDHHM, Associate Professor,Government medical college, Kozhikode.The speaker gave a brief introduction on CSF formation and physiology and a detailed discussion on the etiopathogenesis, causes, clinical features, diagnosis and management. Recent advances in surgical approaches for CSF leaks were also briefly discussed. This was followed by a question and answer session where all queries raised by undergraduate students, postgraduate students and faculty were addressed by the speaker. A total of 132 participants attended the guest lecture.

Jun 28, 2021

National Conference on "Drug targets and Newer drugs for COVID-19"

An Online National Conference was conducted bythe Department of Pharmacology, CHRIon 28.06.2021on the topic Drug targets and Newer drugs for COVID-19. The chairperson of the organizing committee, Dr. A. Ruckmani, HOD, Pharmacology, CHRI introduced the theme of the conference. The organizing secretary, Dr.M.Duraivel conducted the proceedings of the symposium. The Vice Principal Dr.R.Arunkumar welcomed the dignitaries and participants. The Dean, Dr. Pichai Balashanmugam then addressed the participants. The Honorable Vice-chancellor of CARE, Dr.T.Balasubramanian inaugurated the conference and delivered the inaugural address. The conference was held in 8 sessions. Session 1: ‘COVID-19: Current scenario in India’ byDr. S. Chandrasekar, Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Session 2: ‘Treatment of COVID-19’ by Dr. V.S. Hariharan, Intensivist, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, Session 3:‘Life cycle of SARS-CoV-2’ by Dr. K.V. Leela, Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Session 4: 'Structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 as therapeutic drug targets’by Dr. Puneet Dhamija, Additional Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology AIIMS, Rishikesh, Session 5: 'Non-Structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 as therapeutic drug targets’by Dr. Rohitash Yadav, Dept. of Pharmacology AIIMS, Rishikesh. Session 6: ‘Clinical trials on SARS-CoV-2’ by Dr. R. Arunkumar, Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology &Vice-principal, CHRI, Session 7: ‘Recent drugs in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2’ by Dr. E.Madhavi, Associate Professor & HOD in charge, Dept. of Pharmacology AIIMS, Hyderabad and Session 8: ‘Potential Viral RNA synthesis inhibitors’by Dr. A.Ruckmani, Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. In addition to the above scientific sessions, oral and poster sessions were held which were coordinated by Dr.M.Anu, Dr.V.Vivek and Dr.E.Abinaya of the Department of Pharmacology, CHRI. The scientific papers were evaluated by experts and prizes were given to the winners. Each session was followed by an interesting interaction with queries clarified.Around 170 participants from various institutes across India attended the conference.

Jun 28, 2021

Career Opportunities and Success Pathways in the Nursing Arena

The College of Nursing, CARE has organized a career counselling programme from 28.06.21 to 1.07.21. The organizing chairperson was Prof. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE and the organizing secretary was Mrs. T. R. Manjula, Assistant Professor, Mental Health Nursing Department, CCN. The speakers were Mrs. T. R. Manjula, Asst. Professor, CCN, Mr. Isaiah Johnson, HR -Manager, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, Mrs. Rukana Begam, Asso. Professor, Prof. S. Subbulakshmi, Vice Principal, Mrs. Vanitha. K, Associate Professor, CCN, Mr. A. Vinayakam, Head, Learning and Development Division, IMIMS, Chennai, Mr. Sugan Chinna Maran, Head - Operations, Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre for Health Care, Chennai, Prof. Deepa Anbu, Head - Academics, Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre for Health Care, Chennai and Ms. Lavanya Vinothkumar, Manager Business Development (South India), British Council. The topics discussed were Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Process – Highlights, Showcase yourself in Interviews - Tab to Dream Job and Preparing CV, Nursing Jobs in India (within state and interstate) Private Sector, Nursing Jobs in India (within the state and interstate) Government Sector, Higher Studies in Nursing, OET -Your Passport to International Career and Nursing Jobs Overseas English speaking and Non-English Speaking Countries and Healthcare Sector Skill Training Courses by TNASDCH - An Overview and Orientation on IELTS. A total of 108 participants including Final Year Nursing Students and Faculty Members attended the program.

Jun 28, 2021

Clinical aspects of Leprosy

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI, organized a Guest Lecture on 28.06.2021 on Clinical aspects of Leprosy. The resource person was Dr. T.Vinod, Medical officer, Central Leprosy Training and Research Institute, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The speaker discussed the various types of the disease based on the reflection of the immune status of the host. The speaker explained the two extreme forms of the disease the lepromatous and tuberculoid types and their various clinical manifestations. A total of 146 participants attended the program.

Jun 28, 2021

WEBINAR ON INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING

The Department of Psychiatry conducted a Webinar commemorating “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on 26.06.2021. The guest speaker was Dr Dharav Shah, Senior Consultant, Centre of Health Research & Education (UK), Mumbai. The guest speaker shared crucial facts about drug abuse. The session was followed by interactive discussion with the participants and also, the queries were addressed by the speaker. A total of 350 participants attended the webinar.

Jun 26, 2021

Sunshine vitamin and health

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI conducted a guest lecture on 26.6.2021 on the topic ''Sunshine vitamin and health''. The speaker was Dr Ashika. M.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Govt T D Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala. Dr Santhini Gopalakrishnan. S Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI was the moderator for the session. The speaker gave an interesting talk about the sources of vitamin D, its synthesis from cholesterol and its role in the development of clinical diseases. She gave an insight into the recent research developments about the role of vitamin D deficiency in the development of diabetes, cancer, skin disorders etc. All the students actively participated in the session. A total of 250 students benefited from the session.

Jun 26, 2021

Pathogenesis and recent trends in the laboratory diagnosis of Leprosy

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI, organized a Guest Lecture on 25.06.2021 on Pathogenesis and recent trends in the laboratory diagnosis of Leprosy. The resource person was Dr.A.V.Sangeetha, Deputy Director, Central Leprosy Training and Research Institute, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The guest speaker gave a detailed view on the morphology of Mycobacterium leprae, various modes of cultivation, epidemiological aspects, its pathogenesis and the various types of leprosy based on the immune status of the host. The speaker also listed the recent advances in the laboratory diagnosis of leprosy.A total of 121 participants attended the meeting.

Jun 25, 2021

Workshop on Research Manuscript Writing for Publication in Quality Journals

Faculty of Allied health Sciences (FAHS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) conducted a two-day online workshop on ‘Research Manuscript Writing for Publication in Quality Journals’ on 24.06.21& 25.06.21. The resource persons of the workshop were Dr. R. Murugesan, Research Director, CARE, Dr. Pandian Sokkar, and Dr. Shiek Fareeth Ahmed, FAHS, CARE. Dr. R. Murugesan delivered keynote talks on “Research Manuscript Writing” and “Common Errors in Preparing Research Manuscript”. Dr.Pandian provided hands-on training on the topics ‘Bibliography Tools for Manuscripts’ and ‘Plagiarism Check’. Dr. Shiek provided training on ‘Statistical Methods and Data Presentation’. Scientific writing exercises were assigned to the participants for a better understanding of the topics. All the participants completed the tasks assigned to them. A total of 56 participants from various departments of CHRI attended the workshop, including research scholars and final year PG and UG students.

Jun 24, 2021

International Conference - Closing the Gap in Nursing Teaching and Practice

The College of Nursing, CCN organized an international conference in collaboration with an international university on 23.06.21 & 24.06.21. The organizing chairpersons were Prof. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE and Prof. Dr. Hamidah Hassan, Head of Nursing Department, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The organizing secretaries were Prof. YagaJeyanthi, HOD-Community Health Nursing and Mr. Venkatesan A, HOD-Medical Surgical Nursing, Chettinad College of Nursing. The programme started with the welcome address by Prof. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil, Principal, CCN, followed by Deputy Dean Associate Prof. Dr. Fairrul Kadir delivered a welcome note from UMS. Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), India and Dr. MohdRahimie Abd Karim, Director Center for Strategic Management and Corporate Communication, UMS delivered the inaugural address respectively. Prof. Dr. S. Ani Grace Kalaimathi, Registrar, Tamilnadu Nurses and Midwives Council delivered a keynote address, she discussed the way to bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice. The speakers of the conference were Prof. Dr. Hamidah Hassan, Head of Nursing Department, UMS, Prof. Dr. Frank Donnelly, Dean and Head of School, Australia, Prof. Dr. Takashi Ohue, Hyogo University, Japan, Dr. AgusSetiawan, Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas, Indonesia, Dr. HepsibahSharmil S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing, Dr. Mohd Firdaus MohdHayati, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UMS, Ms. Mazlinda Musa, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UMS, Dr. T.R. Udaya Kumar, CEO, Impetus HealthCare Skills Private Limited and Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Lecturer, PGIMER. There were a totally of 10 sessions and a special plenary session. The topics discussed were Nursing Education in the time of the pandemic,Models of Clinical Teaching, Clinical Based Teaching: What’s the approach in Australia, Binding patient care nurses and nurse educators for comprehensive clinical education, Are there challenges in clinical teaching? Issues and feasible solutions, soaring above Pandemic: Our Experience in Sustaining the Research Momentum, PhD Dairy: How do I start and where do I begin? Getting Acquainted with Simulated Skills Lab and Communication of Research Finding in Nursing Clinical Education In addition, research papers presentation and discussion in which totally 21 International and National participants presented their research abstracts. A total of 748 participants attended the conference. (International-35, Interstate-79, Tamil Nadu-258, Students-376)

Jun 23, 2021

Webinar on availability of e-resources on PROQUEST

A webinar was conducted on “HEALTH PREMIUM COLLECTIONS – PROQUEST ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND DATABASES ACCESS METHODS” on 21.06.2021. The resource person was Mr. Srijith, Training & Consulting Partner of PROQUEST. This webinar was organized by the staff of the central library, CARE. Participants including students, faculty, and research scholars of CARE University attended the webinar. It was organized to address the requirements of academic learning and referencing during the pandemic period. At the end of the webinar lecture, the participants actively participated in the discussion and clarified their doubts. A total of 247 participants of CARE University attended the webinar.

Jun 21, 2021

International Yoga Day -2021

The Department of Physical Education, CARE organized a national webinar to commemorate International Yoga Day on 21.06.2021. The theme of the webinar was “Yoga for well-being”. The resource person for the webinar was Prof.Dr. Arunthathy, Professor, Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital and Yoga Instructor, Isha Foundation. The programmed started with a welcome address by Dr. Pragatheeshwaran, General Surgery Final year student, CARE followed by inauguration ceremony by Prof. Dr. T. Balasubramian, Vice Chancellor, CARE. A total of 150 participants attended the programme. The programme ended with a vote of thanks given by Dr. G. Kirubalan, Deputy Director, Physical Education, CARE.

Jun 21, 2021

International Yoga Day -2021

The international day of yoga (IDY) for the year 2021 was commemorated by NSS and UBA, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) on 21.06.2021. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr T Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE. The programme started with an invocation song followed by a welcome address delivered by Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS, PO and UBA coordinator,CARE. The Chief Guest delivered the inaugural address highlighting the importance of Yoga and the origin of yoga practice. The speech was very motivating for all the participants and after the completion of his speech, a video demonstration of different types of breathing exercises was screened. The expert who demonstrated Yoga was Ms. Kamlesh Barwal, Director of SriSri Yoga, Art of Living and she elaborately explained the various types of breathing exercises and their benefits in combating COVID 19. Then the vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Nancy Victoria, NSS, PO, CARE followed by the National anthem to conclude the programme. The participants were the different volunteers of NSS, UBA, students from different constituent colleges of CARE, faculties and staffs.A total of 100 participants attended the event.

Jun 21, 2021

Basic concepts of PNF exercise

A guest lecture was organized by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 19.06.21 on ‘Basic concepts of PNF exercise’. The coordinator of the event was Dr. Subramanian S, Associate professor, CSP, CARE. The Guest Speaker was Mr. Suresh Kumar, M.P.T (Neurology) who had ten years of teaching and research experience to his credits. The speaker gave basic information on PNF exercises for neurological and Musculoskeletal disorders. He discussed the principles of PNF exercise and explained about patterns and techniques of PNF. A total of 25 participants attended the guest lecture.The participants had a very good learning experience, the lecture helped them in their understanding of the Basic concepts of PNF exercises.The vote of thanks was given by Dr Senthil P, Dean in charge, CSP.

Jun 19, 2021

CHETPATHCON 2021

The Department of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute has organized a national conference- CHETPATHCON on the topic ‘GYNEC PATHOLOGY – A REVISIT’ on 19.06.21. The Organizing Chairperson was Dr. R. Vijayashree, Professor and Head, and the organizing secretary was Dr. N.R.Rajesh Kanna, Professor, Department of Pathology.The speakers were Dr. Kanthilatha Pai – Professor, Dept of pathology, KMC, Manipal, Dr. Shivanjali Raghuvanshi, Associate professor, Dept of Pathology, King George medical university, Lucknow, Dr. Sharada Rai, HOD, Dept of pathology, KMC, Mangalore and Dr. Sarala Ravindran, Consultant histopathologist, Pantai hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Kanthilatha talked about abnormal uterine bleeding, starting from the very basics of endometrial histology, going into the different phases of the menstrual cycle and the various entities that are encountered. The lecture was followed by an interactive slide discussion of the participants. The second session was on endometrial malignancies by Dr. Shivanjali. She covered the WHO classification of endometrial carcinoma with a potpourri of interesting cases and discussed in detail the molecular subtyping of the endometrial tumours. This was followed by the third session by Dr. Sharada session on benign cellular changes in Pap smears, in which madam started with the very basics of pap smear and went on to the benign cellular changes encountered in various situations and their diagnosis. The last session was on ovarian tumours and the speaker was Dr. Sarala Ravindran. She discussed various ovarian tumours, their morphology, immunohistochemical profile and an approach to the diagnosis. A total of 217 participants have attended the conference.

Jun 19, 2021

Guest Lecture- Transactional Analysis

A Guest Lecture was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE on Transactional Analysis on 18.06.21. The Program Coordinator is Dr. C. N. Ramgopal, Professor of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. The resource person was Professor S. Kadhiravan, Head, Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem. The speaker talked about Transactional Analysis as a mode of communication and foundation to any successful working relationship. He covered topics such as Self-awareness, Ego states, Types of transactions, Script and Game analysis which are important in transaction or information flow. He has also emphasised that Transactional Analysis helps people to find more effective ways to communicate and helps to eliminate unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and actions.About 56 participants attended the guest lecture which included students and faculty from Presidency College and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (CARE). All the participants actively participated in the guest lecture and asked questions showing keen interest in the topic.

Jun 18, 2021

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2021

Departments of Transfusion Medicine and Pathology organized a guest lecture on ‘Blood Donation – Myths & Facts’ on 16.06.2021, in commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day 2021.Dr. Aswin Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Institute of Child Health & Government Hospital for Children, Egmore, Chennai, was the resource person of the guest lecture. The speaker talked about the importance of blood donation and other aspects.Around 285 delegates attended this education program, including faculties, technicians, postgraduates and undergraduates from constituent colleges of Chettinad University.

Jun 16, 2021

“Effective Tools for Quality Research in Biomedical Sciences” June 14th to July 7th 2021

Day 2 of the Faculty Development Program 2021 on Effective Tools for Quality Research in Biomedical Sciences organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE commenced on 15.06.2021. The resource persons were Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE and Dr. Arunkumar Radhakrishnan,Professor of Pharmacology and Vice Principal, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, CARE.The first talk on “Effective Mentoring for Early-stage investigators” was delivered by Dr Lakshmi. She deliberated in detail the mentor – mentee relationship. She provided in-depth information on the do’s and don’ts of the relationship. A detailed Q&A followed with several participants seeking guidance and advice on the subject matter. The second talk was delivered by Dr Arunkumar on the topic “An introduction to Biomedical Research”. He highlighted the significance of research ethics in the investigations in general and particularly biomedical research. He provided a detailed account on the need to integrate basic science and medical science through project mode investigations. Several case studies and directions on how the two can be coupled to bring about outcomes that are useful for mankind were discussed.

Jun 15, 2021

Understanding the term Research and process of research

The Faculty Development Program 2021 on Effective Tools for Quality Research in Biomedical Sciences was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE commenced on 14.06.2021. Dr. Shoba Narayan, Dr. Pavitra Gunasekaran and Dr. Kumar Ebenezer were the organising faculties under the guidance of Dr.SripathiKandula, Principal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE. The resource person was Prof. Dr. Ramachandran Murugesan, Director – Research, CARE.The Program was inaugurated by Prof. T Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor,CARE. The first lecture on FDP was‘Understanding the term Research and process of Research’ was delivered by Dr.R Murugesan, Director Research, CARE. Through his presentation, he brought out the definition of Research and how research should be carried out to meet the planned objectives and deliver the desired output and outcome. The program was attended by 60 faculty members from various colleges and departments of CARE, CSSH, and CDCRI.

Jun 14, 2021

World Day against Child Labour Commemoration- 2021

The ‘World Day against Child Labour’ 2021 was commemorated by the Department of Forensic Medicine, CHRI on 12.6.2021 to create awareness among the students of CHRI as a part of the effort to end child labour. The year 2021 has been declared as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour by the UN General Assembly.An essay writing contest was conducted for all students of Chettinad Academy of Research & Education (CARE). The winners of the event were Hempariya, Prathyusha and Simran Panda who secured first, second and third place respectively.

Jun 12, 2021

Webinar on Nutraceuticals

The Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized a one-day webinar on 11.06.2021. The topic of the webinar was “Nutraceuticals”. It was inaugurated by Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE. The resource persons of the webinar were Dr.K.Mangathayaru, Vice Principal, Professor and Head, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, SRIHER, Chennai, Mr.C.Arther Paul, Manager, International Business, Apex Laboratories private limited, Chennai, Dr.N.Deepa, Principal of Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Chennai, and Dr.S.Jayakumari, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, Vel’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, VISTAS, Chennai. The topics discussed were “Clinical Pharmacognosy Research – An Experience sharing”, “Regulatory Perspective of Nutraceuticals”, “COVID 19 and Nutraceuticals – the missing connect” and “Role of Traditional medicines as immunity boosters”. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Dr.G.P.Pazhani, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The webinar was attended by a total of 260 participants ranging from UG and PG students, research scholars, and faculty from different pharmacy colleges across the country.

Jun 11, 2021

National Conference- Stress – A Holistic Overview

The Department of Physiology, CHRI conducted a National level Conference based on the theme ‘STRESS – A HOLISTIC OVERVIEW’for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences as well as associated teaching faculty on 11.06.2021. The e-conference began with Dr Sanjay Andrew, HOD, Department of Physiology, CHRI, welcoming the participants and the Vice-Chancellor of CARE, Dr. T. Balasubramanian, who delivered the Presidential address. The speakers were Dr. Vishwanatha Rao, Professor & HOD, Department of Physiology, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & RI and Founder member of Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu (APT), Dr. P. S. L. Saravanan, Professor & HOD, Department of Physiology, Government Medical College, Sivagangai, Dr. Vijayashree, Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology, CHRI, Dr. Bijin Oliver John, Assistant Professor, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Government Medical College, Vellore, Dr. Pratheema Ramachandran, ICU coordinator, Senior Consultant, Critical care medicine, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, Chennai and Dr. Vikas Menon, Additional Professor, Department of Psychiatry, JIPMER, Pondicherry.The keynote address on the theme of the e-conference by Dr.Vishwanatha Rao introduced the topic of stress and related it to the encounters and trials we experience in life.Dr. Saravanan narrated the story of two friends, Raj and Vimal,with contrasting personalities and lives, where he connected each chapter of the story to the physiology relevant to their age, with regards to the impact of stress on their bodies and their functional reserves towards combating it. Dr.Vijayashree discussed the complex cellular responses to stress. Dr.Bijin Oliver John discussed what needs to be considered by a geriatric team to help their patients manage the various stressors being faced. He also discussed the fact that even a small degree of emotional neglect may be a great source of stress for our senior citizens and suggested few measures that can be implemented at home for the stress-free care of the elderly.DrPratheema Ramachandran provided an insight on the stress faced at the level of every role played in society – be it as a medical professional dealing with the loss of patients despite one’s best efforts, as an ICU patient’s attender, as a colleague of someone dealing with the loss of a loved one, as a parent and many others. The final speaker of the day, Dr. Vikas Menon made us aware of the many simple self-help strategies to cope with stress, with practical demonstration, that are immensely helpful for a lot of the people in the forum. He also provided a list of available online resources which can be utilized by all present, to reduce the adverse effects of the prevailing stressful environment that all of us are exposed to. The open house session was highly interactive with many interesting questions proposed by the students and faculty attending the conference. The vote of thanks was proposed by Professor Dr.Anbarasi M of the Department of Physiology, CHRI and with that, the curtains closed on this successful event. A total of 780 participants attended the program.

Jun 11, 2021

Mucormycosis

A Guest lecture on ‘MUCORMYCOSIS’ was organized by the Department of ENT, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute on 09.06.21. The guest speaker was Dr. Harshavardhan N Reddy, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru. Professor Dr.Priya welcomed the participants and introduced the speaker. The speaker discussed the pathogenesis of mucormycosis, the clinical features and investigations and the various treatment strategies for mucormycosis in the current COVID-19 scenario. At the end of the lecture, there was an interactive session. A total of 150 participants attended the lecture.

Jun 09, 2021

Creation of Anatomy Resources as E-Content

The Department of Anatomy organized a one day workshop on “creating e-content using e-resources in Anatomy” on 5th June 2021. Dr. Sangeetha, the resource person outlined the challenges in remote learning during the pandemic situation especially conducting practical sessions and dissection. Since the I MBBS students are fresh to the medical curriculum they were introduced to various learning platforms and resource materials which were free of cost and also paid. She also discussed various methods adopted in different medical colleges and also gave various tips as to how to make learning interesting. Various repositories of dissected images and histology images and how to utilize them were also discussed. Effective use of whatsapp and how to make PowerPoint interesting with Giff images and animations were demonstrated to the participants. In the afternoon session a hands-on workshop was conducted. The students were divided randomly into groups and allotted in breakout rooms. A topic was assigned to each group and a short video of 5 mins was required to be prepared by the students using the resources discussed earlier. The faculty served as moderators for the session and finally after the stipulated time each group was called to present their video. The pros and cons of each material was discussed and the best three videos were selected for certificate of appreciation. The workshop concluded with the participant’s feedback and their views on the workshop. A total of 255 participants attended the workshop.

Jun 05, 2021

Gender Champion Club Activity-2021

Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a guest lecture and video editing contest to emphasize gender empowerment and gender roles on 04.06.2021. The event started with the welcome address by Prof. Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil S, Principal, CCN. The speaker was Ms. Anagha R Nair, Former. Content designer & Facilitator, Chetana education, Tamilnadu. Her session enriched the participants’ vision on Gender differences and gender responsibility in society. Various factors discussed were gender equality and inequality, gender issues, factors influencing gender roles, & gender biases in society. A total of 250 participants attended the lecture. This was followed by a video editing contest. The Moderator was Ms.Metha, Assistant Professor, Gender champion club in-charge, Chettinad college of nursing and the competition was judged by Dr. P.Senthil, Dean I/C, School of physiotherapy, CARE. The participants were given 3-4 minutes to present their Video The videos were evaluated on criteria- visual appeal, uniqueness, technical execution, appropriateness etc. The winners were Ishwarya BSc Nursing IV year. And Tamizhvelan BSc Nursing IV year & Janaki BSc Nursing IV year.

Jun 04, 2021

World Bicycle Day 2021

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an e-lecture to commemorate the World Bicycle Day 2021 on the theme of “Cycling and Fitness” on 03.06.2021 via Online Mode. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this event is to insist on the importance of the Bicycle and its utilization. The program had an essay competition on “Cycling for body and mind”. About 20 students from varying Schools/ Colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) had participated in the Essay Writing competition on “Cycling for the body and mind.” The audience found the lecture useful and winners of the essay competition were distributed prizes.

Jun 03, 2021

Workshop on Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies & Randomized Control Trials

A workshop was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CAREon ‘Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies & Randomized Control Trials’ on 03.06.2021& 04.06.2021. The workshop started with an inaugural speech by Dr. Ram Murugesan, Director Research, CARE. This was a two-day workshop with the first day of the sessions addressed by the Director Research and Dr.Shiek Fareeth Ahmed, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI on the fundamental and advanced meta-analysis. The other international resource persons were Alexander Jarde and Judy Wright, University of York, England. They discussed the topics on Advance Meta-Analysis on Randomized Control Trials. On the Second day, Hands-on-training was given to the participants. Around 55 participants from various specialities of Allied Health Sciences and research scholars of our Institute attended the workshop.

Jun 03, 2021

CHETCOMCON- 21

TheDepartment of Community Medicine, CHRI has organised an online conference on “Tobacco Harm Reduction” to commemorate the world no tobacco day on 02.06.2021. This is conducted in collaboration with Association for Harm Reduction Education and Research (AHRER), Mumbai. The speakers of the conference were Prof. R.N. Sharan,Professor, Radiation and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University,Umshing, Shillong, Dr. SreeSucharitha,Professor, Department of Community Medicine,Research Co-ordinator-Central Research Lab, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai Ms. Nima Matthew,Clinical Psychologist, TTK Hospitals, Chennai, Dr. Prem Kumar,Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai and Dr. Pradeep R, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Madha Medical and Research Institute, Chennai. The discussion held included their experiences regarding Smokeless tobacco, women smokers, nicotine dependence and counselling for dependent smokers. The scientific sessions were followed by oral and poster presentations.Six participants had presented oral papers, and 8 participants presented the posters, which was evaluated by a panel of judges. Postgraduates and faculty from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have presented scientific papers. A total of 102 students, faculty members and public health specialists across the country and internationally attended the conference. The conference had two Tamil Nadu Medical Council credit points.

Jun 02, 2021

Myths and Facts about the neurodynamic techniques

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an e-lecture & panel discussion on the theme of ‘Myths and Facts about the neurodynamic techniques’ 31.05.2021 via online Mode. The speaker was Mr A. Mohamed Nainar, senior physiotherapist, PMR, CHRI, CARE. The speaker discussed the Neurodynamic techniques, basic principles and physiological mechanism behind the techniques. After the e-lecture, this was followed by a panel discussion about the myth and fact of the neurodynamic technique with the evidence. The e-lecture was useful in bringing out the importance of neural mobilization technique application and its benefits in varying orthopaedic/ neurological conditions. The participants clarified their doubts from the panel experts at the end of the panel discussion.

May 31, 2021

Critical Care Physiotherapy Intervention

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an E- Lecture on ‘Critical Care Physiotherapy Intervention’ on 29.05.2021 via online Mode.Prof. Thiagarajan Subramanian, Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Punjab is the resource person of this lecture. Mr T. Alagappan, senior sports physiotherapist, CHRI, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this lecture is to bring awareness and importance about Intensive care Physiotherapy management and its importance. The speaker discussed various ventilator modes, monitoring method in ICU and certain techniques like suctioning, chest physiotherapy, assisted cough technique and positioning applied in the critical care unit. The participants actively participated in the lecture and more than 65 participants attended the lecture.

May 29, 2021

Webinar on Career Opportunities in UPSC Civil Services

Chettinad School of Law in collaboration with Chinmaya Academy of Management organized a Webinar on Career Opportunities in UPSC Civil Services on 29.05.2021. This webinar was moderated by Mr. V. R. Sri Ramadesikan, Chief Coordinator - Chinmaya Academy for Civil Services Executive Member - Chinmaya Academy of Management and by Suvethaa Sri, a student of Chettinad School Of Law. The Speaker Mr. Raj Sekar, is a Competitive exam trainer and Author of Civil service books. shared the information on the various fields of Civil Services as well as the difference between UPSC and state-based civil services exams. He then discussed the details on the pattern of the exams, the books that can be referred to as suggestions on the selection of optional subjects, and the tips for preparing for the exams. The speaker shared some tips for facing the interview after the main theory exams. The students were very inquisitive and the speaker, as well as the moderator, answered all the queries of the students about UPSC exams.A total of 54 participants attended the webinar.

May 29, 2021

Acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice

A workshop on the Acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice was organized by the Department of Child Health Nursing, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on 29.05.21. The program had training in various modes of ventilator-CPAP,BiPAP,Defibrillator and Emergency Medicine. The resource person was Mr Alex Pandiyan J, Emergency and Ambulance Nurse in APL & COICU Ambulance service, Christian Medical College, Vellore. Principal,CCN, Dr.Hepsibah introduced the speaker. The topics discussed were CPAP, BiPAP, Defibrillator and Emergency Medicine, in addition to the definition, the difference between CPAP & BiPAP, defibrillator types, indications, mechanism, contraindications, complications, emergency medicines and nurses responsibility. A total of 237 participants attended the workshop

May 29, 2021

Hitting the trail of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

The weekly CME was conducted on the topic of Hitting the trail of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia on 28.05.2021 via online mode. The speaker was Dr. Femela M – Professor, Department of Pathology– Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI). The speaker discussed autoimmune haemolytic anemia (AIH). She began the talk by giving an overview of AIH following which she classified the disorder into its well-documented subsets viz. warm AIH, cold AIH, mixed AIH. She also added a note on drug-induced haemolytic anemia. The pathophysiology and pathological diagnosis of AIH were well-outlined during the CME. The difficulties in diagnosing AIH and approaches towards overcoming them and the role of transfusion therapy in AIH and its associated complications were also discussed. The speaker constantly interacted with the postgraduates on the forum and educated them on the core principles of AIH

May 28, 2021

Seminar On Carcinoma Pancreas

A seminar was organized by the Department of Surgery, CHRI on the topic of Carcinoma Pancreas on 28.05.2021.The program began with the welcome address by Prof Dr P Ragumani, HOD, Dept of General Surgery and was moderated by Prof Dr K Senthil Kumar. The guest speakers were Dr A Sandip Chandrasekar, Gastroenterologist from Royal Care Hospital, Coimbatore. Dr K Balu, consultant surgical Gastroenterologist, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Dr Srivatsan Gurumurthy, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Minimal access surgeon from GEM Hospital,Chennai. The topics discussed were clinical presentation and investigations for carcinoma of the pancreas, preoperative assessment and patient counselling,and management of carcinoma pancreas highlighting the open surgical procedures,chemotherapy.The seminar also had a discussion on minimally invasive surgery for carcinoma pancreas with surgical video demonstrations of laparoscopic and robotic pancreatic surgeries. The program came to an end with the vote of thanks by Prof Dr R Anantharamakrishnan. The seminar was attended by a total of 152 participants(112 students,25 postgraduates and 15 faculty). Interactive discussion occurred at the end of each session.

May 28, 2021

Workshop on Acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice

A workshop on the acute care skill development program for best clinical nursing practice: Covid-19 Pandemic and its Spectrum was conducted by the Department of Child Health Nursing, CCN, CARE on 27.05.2021. The speakers were Dr Prithika Udyakumar, Research Scientist and Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Excellence, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai. Dr. Hepsibah, Principal, CCN introduced the speaker Dr. Prithika Udyakumar, Research Scientist and Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, The topics discussed were an introduction to covid- 19,the difference between viruses and bacteria, mechanism, incubation period,the difference between signs and symptoms coronavirus infection virus, flu and cold,the first wave and dangerous turn of the second wave of the corona, key drugs, management for all stages, mucormycosis definition, symptoms and management,COVID-19 mutants and variants, types of COVID-19 vaccines and its differences, and finally finished with details about phases of clinical trials.At the end of the session, all participants doubt were clarified. A total of 237 participants attended the workshop.

May 27, 2021

Genomics conclave 2021

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized a two days conference on Genomics Conclave 2021 on 27th and 28th May 2021.Dr. Santhini Gopalakrishnan.S, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI was the organising secretary and SK. Murugavel, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI was the Joint organizing secretary for the event. The national conference started with the welcome address by Dr.S.Sumathy, Professor & HOD; Department of Biochemistry. This was followed by the scientific session on PCR Primer Design and the resource person for the workshop was SK. Murugavel, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI. The resource persons were Dr Giriraj Chauhan chief scientist, CCMB, Dr Prashant, Professor, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Dr Rebecca Jamesfrom Kozhikode Medical College, Kerala, Dr Akila Prashant, JSS Medical College, Mysuru and Dr Sahnmuga Priya. The topics discussed were Bedside to Bench to Bedside: The Saga of Genetic Testing, DNA markers in human health, Micro RNA -a small molecule with big prospects, diagnostic and therapeutic implications of micro RNA in human diseases and single nucleotide polymorphism. The concluding session of the conference was by Dr Srinivas H on a Whole-genome SNP study using next-gen sequence. The conference ended with an interactive Q & session. The conclave was attended by more than 340 Participants who participated in the conference and 240 attended the workshop from all over India comprising both Government and Private medical colleges.

May 27, 2021

Webinar on access to central library resources

A webinar was conducted on ‘How to access PROQUEST electronic resources and databases’ on 26.05.2021. The resource person was Mr. Srijith, Training & Consulting Partner of PROQUEST.A total of 368 participants including students, faculty, research scholars of CARE university attended the webinar. This webinar was organized by the staff of the central library, CARE. It was organized to create awareness about the availability of our institutional electronic resources &their access procedures which is important especially during the pandemic period at home. At the end of the webinar lecture, the participants actively participated in the discussion and clarified their doubts.

May 26, 2021

World Schizophrenia Day

The Department of Psychiatry, CHRI organized a webinar to commemorate World Schizophrenia Dayon 26.05.2021. The speakers were Dr. Sabari Sridhar OT, Professor and Head, and Dr. V. Mridulla Abirami, Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychiatry, CHRI. The topic of the sessions was World Schizophrenia Day – Theme: Discover Better Mental Health discussion and the role of Dopamine in the Neurobiology of Schizophrenia. A total of 50 participants attended the webinar. At the end of the sessions queries of the participants were addressed.

May 26, 2021

Lipids - Facts and Fun

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI conducted a guest lecture on the topic ‘Lipids –Facts and Fun On 22.05.2021. The speakers were Dr Sumithra .N. Unni, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala and Dr Sumathy. S, Professor & HOD, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI. The speaker discussed the different types of lipids and their advantages.She also discussed the adverse effects of trans fatty acids and the disadvantages of eating junk foods.She gave an overview of Bioactive lipids and their uses in our body. The role of lipids in the development of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases were also explained. All the students actively participated in the session.A total of 250 students attended the session.

May 22, 2021

H. pylori in clinical practice

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI conducted a guest lecture titled ‘H. pylori in clinical practice’ on 22.05.2021. The speaker was Dr.Asima Banu, Professor, Dept of Microbiology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. The lecture covered the history and discovery of H.pylori, modes of transmission and at-risk populations, lab diagnosis and treatment guidelines, case-based explanation and the way forward. The lecture was attended by the faculty, PGs and UGs of CARE. The lecture was followed by an interactive session where H.pylori in the COVID scenario and H.pylori in children was discussed. A total of 140 participants attended the lecture.

May 22, 2021

RESEARCH LECTURE SERIES - Funding application: Seed Money

The Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research education conducted a lecture as a part of the ongoing research lecture series on the topic ‘Funding application: Seed Money’ on 21.05.2021.The resource person was Mrs. Rogina J. S. Savarimuthu, Professor & HOD, Mental Health Nursing Dept.,CCN, CARE. The opportunity for young faculty members to apply for a seed research grant was explained in steps. The eligibility criteria, proposal budget, financial ceiling, the maximum duration for the project, IRB submission & interview, and ICMR proposal format were discussed in detail. The importance of the Seed grant to enable researchers to develop their research activities and apply for extramural research funding was highlighted. The session was informative and interactive one with 20 faculties of CARE participation.

May 21, 2021

Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE)

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE has organized a guest lecture on ‘Interpersonal Skills – A Key Criteria for best career options” on 21.05.2021. The resource person for the program was Dr.N.Deepa M.Pharm, Ph.D., DHMS (Homeo), PGDPS, FALB, Principal, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, SIMATS, Chennai. Her lecture gave an insight into interpersonal skills with a special emphasis on verbal and non-verbal communications. The virtual session was highly interactive and about 165 UG students of colleges - Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Saveetha College of Pharmacy participated effectively and got benefited.

May 21, 2021

Basics of Biostatistics- Session - II

The Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized an online guest lecture on the second session of ‘Basics of Biostatistics’ on 17.05.2021. The resource person was Dr. Himashree Bhattacharyya, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS Guwahati, Assam. This was the second session of this guest lecture-basic of biostatistics. The speaker gave a brief description of sample size and explained the basic terminologies used in a study/ Research. Then, the speaker spoke about the tests of significance, sampling methods, sampling errors, and methods to control those errors. She concluded the session by giving a detailed note on bias in epidemiology and a few words on how to conduct interview research and then cleared all the arising questions from participants. A total of 135 participants attended the program. The participants of this E-Lecture were 6th semester &7th-semester MBBS students, Postgraduates, and Faculty from the Department of Community Medicine.

May 17, 2021

Workshop on Endotracheal Intubation

The Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education organized a workshop on endotracheal intubation on 17.05.2021 for nursing staff. Mrs. Hepsibah, Principal, CCN introduced the resource person Mr. Dickson, Staff Nurse, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. The session covered the following topics on Endotracheal intubation such as definition, types, oral ET intubation, Nasal ET intubation, Risk factors, indications of ET intubation, types of equipment required for endotracheal intubation, parts of the ET tube and its different sizes, Mallampatti classification to predict the ease of intubation, preparation, etc, The staff got hands-on experience to intubate the mannequin. At the end of the session, all participants’ doubts were clarified. All the CCN faculties and Students- a total of 273 attended the workshop.

May 17, 2021

Role of Physiotherapy in Bronchial Asthma

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research Education organized a seminar on ‘Role of Physiotherapy in Bronchial Asthma’ on 15.05.2021. The resource person was Mr. A. Mohamed Nainar, Senior Physiotherapist, PMR Department, CHRI. The speaker spoke about Asthma and the importance of Physiotherapy exercise in relieving the symptoms and thereby, improving the physical function of Asthmatic patients. He also demonstrated the important physiotherapy exercises like breathing technique, relaxed positions, chest mobility exercise, strengthening exercises, and effective daily activity pattern. He also shared a case study report and structured protocol based on the complaints of patients with Bronchial Asthma. A total of 50 students participated in the seminar. Students actively participated in the question and answer session held at the end of the lecture.

May 15, 2021

Weekly CME - Immune Response to Viral Infections

The weekly CME for this week was held on 14.05.2021 via online mode. The resource person was Dr.A.Meena – Assistant Professor - Department of Physiology – Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI).The topic was an immune response to viral infections. Dr.Meena started the discussion by highlighting the pathological impact of viral infection on the host. She gave an update on the response of the host in adapting to such an insult. The speaker also discussed the factors that favour tissue damage in viral disease and the other factors that decide the outcome of viral infection were highlighted. A note on the host response to COVID-19 infection was also added. At the end of the lecture, there was an interactive session in which the participants shared their views on the topic.

May 14, 2021

Guest lecture on Drugs causing anemia

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a guest lecture on 14.05.2021via online mode. The Guest Speaker of the lecture was Dr. A. N. Dattatri, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka. Dr. A. Ruckmani, Prof & Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI gave a brief introduction about the topic. Then, Dr. M. Duraivel, Asst. Professor gave an introduction about the speaker. The speaker covered all the aspects of Drug-induced anemia and discussed various aspects in detail.The lecture was very elaborate and informative. After the lecture, the session was open for questions. The speaker clarified the doubts of the participants.A total of 99 participants attended the Guest lecture.

May 14, 2021

ONLINE PANEL DISCUSSION 14.05.2021

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE organized an online panel discussion on the topic “CHALLENGES OF ONLINE CLASSES & IDIOSYNCRATIC APPROACHES TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES”. The event took place on 14.05.2021 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. The panelists were Dr. S. HepsibahSharmil, Principal, College of Nursing, Ar. T. Loganathan, Dean, School of Architecture, Dr. C. N. Ram Gopal, Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Kumar Ebinezar K, Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Shyamtanu Pal, Associate Professor, School of Law, Dr. Subramanian, Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy and Dr. A. Meena, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, CHRI. The moderator of the event was Dr. Loganathan K, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. He initiated the discussion with a brief introduction to the history of the educational system in India and abroad. Followed by the introduction, the reality and the challenges of online classes were pointed out by Dr. Shyamtanu Pal. He said that it might be the beginning of a shift from offline to online mode of teaching and it would take some time to acclimatize with the different scenario and system. He also presented a SWOT analysis of online teaching. Addressing the weakness pointed out by Dr. Shyamtanu Pal, Ar. T. Loganathan suggested a method to get the attention of students in the online classes. Then, S. Hepsibah Sharmil put forward some ideas on the online class etiquette that was pointed out by the moderator initially. She also recommended that the teacher must be an archetype to the students in online class etiquette as he is in others aspects.It was agreed by the psychology professor, Dr. C. N. Ram Gopal. Then, he presented a vivid picture of the manners and morale of students. Aligning with the perspective of psychology professor, Dr. Kumar Ebinezar elucidated that most of the students join in the online classes as a formality. He also expressed that the casual attitude of students toward online classes should be changed for receiving a good response from them. As a continuation, Dr. A. Meena listed out the challenges of online classes such as facilities, conducting practical examinations and lack of awareness on e-gadgets. Agreeing to Dr. A. Meena’s statement, Dr. Subramanian said that most of the teachers don’t have much knowledge on e-learning tools. The programme ended with a conclusion that an orientation programme on “e-learning tools and online class etiquette’ could be organized to create awareness. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. SripathiKandula, Principal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the end of the programme.

May 14, 2021

COVID - 19 Karapakkam

The second wave of covid-19 is taking all over India really fast. And the medical fraternity is facing a huge crisis in terms of providing special care to the covid patients. Chettinad hospital is enhancing the facilities to treat patients who require hospitalization. Now, Chettinad is providing specialized Covid care at its Karapakkam General hospital branch. For more details, call on the below mentioned number. And remember, always wear a mask, maintain social distance and regularly wash your hands. Stay safe, stay protected.

May 13, 2021

Pediatric COVID Care

Children are most vulnerable to diseases. They have a weak immune system as they are developing with age. It has been observed that in this second phase of covid 19, children are the most affected people. Their condition might not be as serious as adults but their body tend to become weak. Keeping this in mind, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute has started paediatric covid care. A team of pediatricians and nurses are available 24/7 to take care of covid positive children. Not only this, they also provide Tele consultantation to home quarantined children.

May 13, 2021

GUEST LECTURE ON LISTENING SKILLS

As a part of Chettinad School of Law’s guest lecture series 2021, a lecture was hosted by Chettinad School of Law on 13.05.2021 on ‘Listening Skills.’ The distinguished speaker for the session was Dr. Reena Nigam, HOD and Associate Professor at Amity Skills Institute, Amity University, Haryana and the moderator of the event was Ms. Joanna Esther Shalini, Student, Chettinad School of Law. Ms.Joanna started the session by introducing the eminent speaker and Mr. Sanjay Shridhar, a student at Chettinad School of Law gave a short note on why listening skills are important. Dr.Renu Girotra, Chettinad School of Law then delivered the welcome address and welcomed the speaker and students.The speaker started the lecture with the definition, elements, and means of communication, and distortions of communication. Then the speaker gave an elaborate explanation on body language and how to effectively communicate as lawyers and law graduates. The speaker gave insights on listening skills and explained how to be an active listener. The webinar ended with an interactive session that saw the enthusiastic involvement of students. The vote of thanks was then delivered by Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Head of the Department (I/c), Chettinad School of Law. A total of 45 participants attended the guest lecture.

May 13, 2021

CME on Sexual Abuse: Physical & Psychological Issues

A CME was organized by the Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital And Research Instituteon 13.05.2021. The speakers were Dr. Vijayalakshmi K, Professor,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute, Dr. SherinAlmash, Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute and Dr.Shankar.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College & Hospital, Salem.The first session was delivered by Dr. Vijayalakshmi. She explained about the Examination and Management of Sexual Abuse Victim.This was followed by the second session by Dr.Shankar.S who discussed the Psychiatric Aspects of Sexual Abuse. A total of 200 participants attended the workshop.At the end of the lectures; the queries raised by the participants were addressed by the speakers.

May 13, 2021

Emergency LSCS on a COVID Positive Pregnant woman

The world is trying to overcome the pandemic situation. Almost everyone is getting affected by the deadly Corona virus. But pregnant women are most likely to get easily affected by covid. A covid positive pregnant woman might get into complications as she is carrying a small life inside her. The covid virus might affect the baby as well as the mom. Medical team at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute comprises of health professionals who are experts in dealing with such pandemic situation. One such case came in our hospital where a covid positive pregnant woman underwent an emergency LSCS operation. And we are proud to say that our team successfully operated the woman and the both the baby and the mother are safe now. Proud moment for CHRI. CARE congratulates the medical team who attended the patient and successfully operated her.

May 13, 2021

COVID - 19 Poonjeri

The second wave of covid-19 is taking all over India really fast. And medical fraternity is facing a huge crisis in terms of providing special care to the covid patients. Chettinad hospital is enhancing the facilities to treat patients who require hospitalization. Now, Chettinad is providing specialized Covid care at its Poonjeri General Hospital branch. For more details, call on the below mentioned number. And remember, always wear a mask, maintain social distance and regularly wash your hands. Stay safe, stay protected.

May 13, 2021

National Technology Day2021

The Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), organized the National Technology Day on 11.05.2021. National Technology Day is being celebrated on 11thMay every year since 1998 to recognize the achievements and outstanding contributions of scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology. This event began with a welcome address by Dr. G. P. Pazhani, Associate Professor, CSPS, and by Ms. S. Neha, first-year B.Pharm student. A presentation on the importance of National Technology Day was delivered by Mr. S. Raghul, first-year B.Pharm Student. An interesting talk on the advancements of ‘Medical Technology in Health care’ was delivered by Dr. K. Ruckmani, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. Dr.Ruckmani gave an overview of the different medical tools used in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Students also had an opportunity to listen to an invited talk on ‘Industry 4.0’ by Mr. Manikandan, Head-R&D, Granules India Private Limited, Hyderabad. Mr. Manikandan gave an overview of the technological advancements leading to the evolution of Industry 4.0. Two competitions namely Picture Trivia and Debate were organized among the students of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. These events were judged by Dr. Renu Girotra, Assistant Professor, School of Law, and Dr. Antara Banerjee, Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

May 11, 2021

E-Guest lecture -Comm Med - 10-05-2021

The Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute organized an online guest lecture on ‘Basics of Biostatistics’ on 10.05.2021. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Himashree Bhattacharyya M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS Guwahati, Assam. The participants of this E-Lecture were one hundred and thirty-five - 6th semester&7th-semester MBBS students, Postgraduates, and Faculty from the Department of Community Medicine. Biostatistics also helps in comparing, analyzing, and even presenting the scientific findings of medical data. The speaker explained in relatively simple terms with fitting examples to make the students grasp the basics better.In addition, the speaker spoke about ‘Data’ and ‘Variables.’She also explained the different types of data that can be collected and their use, and how they can be represented.The participants had a glimpse of the basics of biostatistics and an interactive session followed where discussion of queries was carried out.

May 10, 2021

Guest Lecture - Anticoagulants

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute organized an E-Guest lecture on 08.05.2021 on Anticoagulants. The speaker was Dr.E.Madhavi, Associate Professor and HOD In-charge, Dept. of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The moderator of the lecture was Dr.S.Saradha, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, CHRI. The speaker discussed the pathophysiology and triggering factors for coagulation and thrombus formation, the various anticoagulants currently available, their adverse effects, and newer drugs. One hundred and twenty-seven participants attended this guest lecture. The participants were II year MBBS students, MD pharmacology postgraduates, and faculty of the Department of Pharmacology. The audience had an interaction with the speaker at the end of the lecture.

May 08, 2021

Guest Lecture- Neuromuscular Blockers

The Department of Physiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute has organized a guest lecture on 08.05.2021 via online mode.The speaker of the guest lecture was Dr. Jeneth Berlin Raj T, Professor & Head of Physiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry.After a brief introduction of the guest speaker by the Head of the Department of Physiology, the session began with Dr. Jeneth delving into the structure of the neuromuscular junction at the molecular level, thereby giving the student participants a clear picture with regards to the various ligands, receptor proteins and enzymes present here. To enhance their understanding, an overview of nerve fiber structure, production of neurotransmitter from the core substrates along with the enzymes involved and its axoplasmic transport as well as saltatory conduction in a myelinated axon, were given. All of the above were regularly assessed with pre-test and post-test questionnaires involving MCQs, which made the session lively by fostering competitive participation from the students’ side. Feedback from the participants indicated a strong preference for similar interactive sessions that were helpful in the conceptual understanding of academic content. A total of 234 students participated in the lecture and such e-lectures give the students a holistic understanding of concepts in any subject of the undergraduate medical curriculum.

May 08, 2021

CHANTCON ’21 – Can we trust our gut feeling?

The Department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, CARE, organized a National conference- CHANTCON 2021 on the topic ‘Can we trust our gut feeling?’ on 07.05.2021. The resource persons were Dr. Priya Ranganath, Prof and Head, Bangalore Medical College, Dr. Ganga Devi Rajapandian, Specialist Radiologist, Premier diagnostic center, Dubai, and Dr. Raghul M, Assistant professor, Paediatric surgery, ICH. There were three scientific sessions- Anatomical Approach – Sneak peek into the development of gut, Radiological approach – In newborn and Surgical approach - management of congenital Gastrointestinal anomalies _ an overview.The conference started with a sessiononthe development of foregut and midgut by Dr. Priya, followed by a wonderful and clear presentation on radiological diagnostic images of the Gut anomalies in the newborn by the expert Radiologist, Dr.Ganga Devi. These two sessions were followed by an enthusiastic and simplified presentation with a lot of intraoperative pictures by Dr. Raghul. All three sessions were moderated by renowned chairpersons from India.The afternoon session was enlightening in many ways, as faculty and students from all over India presented their posters and papers in the online mode, and prizes were given by eminent judges.The delegates commended the seamless integration of all topics as very informative and well organized.Around 485 delegates attended including national & international faculty, undergraduates, and postgraduates.

May 07, 2021

Virtual Workshop – Drug Analysis using HPLC

A one-day virtual workshop on ‘Drug Analysis using HPLC’ was organized by Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 07.05.2021. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr.T.Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor of the University. In his inaugural speech, he highlighted the importance of chromatography in the field of science. The first session of the workshop was on the topic “Drug development and validation” by Dr.K.Lakshmi, Professor and Dean i/c of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She gave an overview of various aspects of drug development and validation using HPLC. She also explained the use of excel for the calculation of validation parameters. The second session was on the topic “Impurity profiling in Pharmaceuticals” by Dr.N.Krishnaveni, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty. She explained the need for developing stability-indicating assays along with the methodology to carry out the same. She also explained the steps for impurity profiling along with some case studies. The third session was on the topic “Analytical Quality by Design (AqbD)” delivered by Dr.P.Ramalingam, Director-R&D Cell, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) – Autonomous, Ananthapuramu. He explained the importance of QbD in analytical methods along withthe application of different tools to develop the same. About 150 participants ranging from PG students, research scholars and faculty from different pharmacy colleges participated in the event.

May 07, 2021

CME - Asthma Day- paediatrics - 07-05- 2021

The Department of Paediatrics, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a CME to commemorate World Asthma Day on 07.05.2021.World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). World Asthma day is observed every year in the first week of May to create awareness worldwide among people about this chronic respiratory disease, its precautions, and prevention.This year the theme was ‘Uncovering Asthma misconceptions’.The event had a session consisting of a demonstration by the Department of Physiotherapyabout the breathing exercises and yoga practices in Children. This session was followed by the demonstration of types of inhalers used in asthma.This was followed by a lecture session. The guest speaker was Dr.Victor Jerome Ambrose from Great Ormond Street Hospitalfor children, UK, who spoke about the investigation and recent researches on Asthma. The event was attended by the undergraduates, PG, and faculty of our department. The event ended with the vote of thanks by the Head of the Department, Department of Pediatrics, CHRI.

May 07, 2021

Female Infertility- Basics To Recent Concepts

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHRI conducted an online guest lecture on 05.05.21 on the topic ‘Female infertility- basics to recent concepts’. The speaker was Dr Fessy Louis, Senior Consultant and Associate Professor, Dept ofReproductive Medicine and Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.He discussed various aspects of female infertility and discussed its management strategies.A total of 200 participants- undergraduate, postgraduate and faculty attended the meeting.It was a great learning opportunity for the students and faculty.

May 05, 2021

World Asthma Day- Biologics in Asthma

The Department of Respiratory Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute has organized a guest lecture to commemorate World Asthma Day on 05.05.2021. The topic of the lecture was Biologics in Asthma. The resource person was Dr.T.DhanaSekar, Professor,Department of Respiratory Medicine at Sri Ramachandra Medical University,Chennai. The speaker discussed pathophysiology, control measures, and management guidelines of bronchial asthma. He also discussed o recent drug developments. E-Guest lecture was attended by all the Faculties and Post-graduates from the Department of Respiratory Medicine and various other departments. The lecture was very informative and interactive. The session was moderated by Professor and H.O.DDr.Meenakshi.N, Department of Respiratory Medicine. This was followed by a patient awareness program in which sensitization of Asthma patients regarding inhaler usage techniques,Breathing exercises, andimportance of COVID vaccination among Asthmatics as per GINA guidelines were educated.

May 05, 2021

International Labour Day 2021

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture to commemorate International Labour Day 2021 on the theme of “Responsibility of Labour’s contribution towards the Country Economy”, 03.05.2021 via Online Mode.Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this conference is to bring awareness about the labour day celebration and their responsibility in the country’s economic growth. The audience gained knowledge about the history behind the Labours day celebration and how to work productively in a safe environment. A total of 50 participants attended the lecture.

May 03, 2021

International Midwives WeekCelebration - CCN

The College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education commemorated international midwives week from 03.05.21 to 06.05.21 which included competitions and guest lectures. The speakers of the guest lecture were Mrs.C.T.AbraPearl, Technical officer, Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, and Prof. Dr. Vijayalakshmi.K, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHRI. The first Guest lecture was on ‘Current trends in Midwifery’ that focused on Midwife -Led- Continuity- of -Care, women-centered and Respect full maternity care, Rights of childbearing women, International childbirth initiative. The second guest lecture was on ‘Birth Equity for All’ where the speaker discussed various aspects of Mortality and morbidity, Fair maternal care, and ways to reduce MMR. A total of 46, including students & Faculty attended the lecture. In addition, competitions were held during the week. An Oratorical competition on ‘My practice in Maternity Nursing’ was conducted in which Ms. H. Goldlin Jebaselvi IV th year B.Sc Nursing, secured the first place and the second place was shared by Mr. B. Hari krishnan IV th year B.Sc Nursing ,and Ms. Sasikala.G I year M.Sc Nursing. The second competition was video making contest on ‘Obstetrical care at Home during Pandemic’. The judge for the video contest was Dr.P.Senthil. Dean I/C, Department of Physiotherapy. The first and second place was secured by Mr.Prince William F and Ms.Augusta of IV th year B.Sc Nursing respectively. The participants were thrilled to participate in these competitions.

May 03, 2021

Incessant Emergency services during covid-19 pandemic:A case of maternal near-miss mortality

A thirty-one-year-old pregnant woman, referred from a private hospital for an obstetric scan at 03.05.2021 midnight, presented with severe pain abdomen and profuse sweating. The patient was eight weeks pregnant at the time of presentation and an urgent ultrasound revealed an ectopic pregnancy. The patient collapsed, become unconscious in the ultrasound room with a very feeble pulse and an unrecordable blood pressure. The patient was diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. After alerting the anesthesia and critical care team about the patient, the patient was immediately shifted to the emergency operating room and was intubated. Arrangements for blood transfusion were made. Emergency laparotomy and exploration were done under general anesthesia. A right cornual ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy was treated with right partial salpingectomy and 2.5 litres of hemoperitoneum was drained. The patient required 3 units of pack cell blood and plenty of fluids for correction of the hemodynamic status. The patient was recovering well at the post-operative ward and was discharged on 10.05.2021. A case of near-miss mortality was avoided by this timely intervention. Dr. Jennifer Britto was the duty obstetrician who performed the emergency laparotomy with Dr.Sherin (PG) and the anaesthetist Dr.Merlin and her team resuscitated the patient. Despite her unknown serology (HIV, Hep-B & Hep-C) and COVID-19 status the team has proceeded for emergency surgery to save the life of the patient. CARE congratulates the team for their selfless effort taken. Covid-19 pandemic has never been a hindrance in the emergency services by CHRI.

May 03, 2021

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AMBEDKAR JAYANTI

On behalf of the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, the Chettinad School of Law organized the documentary screening of "Man Behind Indian Constitution - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on account of the "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 130th Birthday Celebration" on 30.04.2021. The moderator of the event was Ms. SuvegaDurairaja, student of the Chettinad School of Law. The event started with a welcome dialogue delivered by Ms. Sivadharani and Ms. Gugapriya students, Chettinad School of Law. Then, Ms. Moshithaa. A and Madhubala expressed their views on “Man Behind Indian Constitution - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar". Students of various schools of CARE attended the event. The documentary, made by the students of Chettinad School of Law started with the Birth and Early Life of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Then it shed light on the role of the Ambedkar in the formation of Indian Constitution and the role he played in the constituent Assembly in which the Constitution of India Drafted (1946 – 1947) and also the role he played for the empowerment of reservation for Backward Classes. The event concluded by a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Akshaya P. Nair, student, Chettinad School of Law.

Apr 30, 2021

Weekly CME -Postpartum Hemorrhage

Weekly CME was organized by the Medical Education Unit, CHRI on the topic of Postpartum hemorrhage on 30.04.2021 via online mode. The speaker of the CME was Dr.Anuradha.C.R – Professor and Head of the Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI).This CME was an important topic that every obstetrician must be competent on. The speaker started with a working definition of postpartumhemorrhage and listing out the etiological factors responsible for it. Following this, an update on the clinical presentation of PPH was discussed in which the importance of preventive guidelines was stressed. The laboratory diagnosis and investigations while managing PPH were mentioned and a summary on the medical management as well as surgical management of PPH was put forth. On concluding the talk, an update on the recent advances related to the management of PPH was discussed.

Apr 30, 2021

CHETPHYSIOCON 2021

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an international conference,CHETPHYSIOCON2021 on the theme of Functional Based Physiotherapy Intervention,on 30.04.2021 via Online Mode. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-chancellor, CARE delivered the inaugural address.The conference covered the updated and recent evidence-based functional physiotherapy intervention in Women’s Health, Geriatric Health, Paediatric Health, and Hand injury cases. The eminent resource person of the concerned field of physiotherapy specialty delivered their lecture and shared the updates in the field. A total of 150 delegates participated in the conference. The conference ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the functionally oriented physiotherapy intervention.

Apr 30, 2021

Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination

An online Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination of Mrs. Madhumala Gopinath was conducted by the Faculty of allied health sciences where the Ph.D. scholar went on to defend her thesis entitled, “Elucidating the role of WWTR1(TAZ) in directing the fate of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and colon cancer cells”.Mrs. Madhumala Gopinath worked under theguidance ofProf. Dr. Surajit Pathakat Chettinad allied health sciences laboratory. The defense was held on 28.04.2021 via online mode. A total of 90 participants participated during the viva voce. Dr. A. Devi, Associate Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai was present as an external examiner for this Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce. The session was followed by an insightful question and answer session where Ms. Madhumala defended with confidence and was able to satisfy the audience with her flawless delivery.

Apr 28, 2021

Informed Consent Writing

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized an online workshop on ‘Informed Consent Writing’ on 28.04.2021. The objective of the workshop was to impart knowledge on the elements of informed consent, its importance in research, the process of taking consent from the study participants, how to take informed consent in vulnerable population and special situations and provide hands-on training to the participants on the preparation of informed consent document. The speakers of the conference were Dr.PankajBadamilal Shah, Professor & Head, Department Of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai, Dr. Melvin George, Associate Professor, Department Of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College, Chennai, and Dr. A. Ruckmani, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI. The program was started with the welcome address by Dr. M Anu, Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology and organizing secretary of the workshop. The organizing co-chairperson of the workshop and Vice Principal, CHRI, Dr.R.Arun Kumar, Professor of Pharmacology introduced the theme of the workshop. The Dean, Dr.PichaiBalashanmugam delivered the inaugural address. The workshop was held in 4 sessions- Introduction And Elements Of Informed Consent, Preparation And Process Of Taking Informed Consent, Consent Taking In Special Situations/Research, and Hands-On Training on Writing the Informed Consent Document. The participants were divided into three groups and were assigned tasks by resource persons to write informed consent documents for the selected clinical studies on diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and enteric fever. One volunteer from each group presented their informed consent document and it was discussed in detail by the resource persons.Each session was followed by an interesting interaction with queries clarified. The summary of the program given by Dr. A. Ruckmani, Organising chairperson. A total of 122 participants registered from various institutes across India.

Apr 28, 2021

Exercise awareness for the work-related musculoskeletal disorders during the pandemic

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a guest lecture (Health education) on Exercise awareness for work-related musculoskeletal disorders on 27.04.2021 via Online Mode. The target audience was the NatWest Group, a multinational company. The health education campaign started with a welcome address by Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy. Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Mr. Alagappan. T, Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Department of Sports Medicine, CHRI were the resource persons. An introduction about the basic musculoskeletal problems related to the desktop work nature was given which was followed bya demonstration of stretching and active exercises. Awareness was given for staying fit and healthy.In addition, modification of environment for work pattern was advised. A total of 50 employees participated in this event.The participants found that the session was informative and helpful.

Apr 27, 2021

Learning Anatomy during Pandemic – The Digital Way

The Department of Anatomy, CHRI organized a CME on Learning Anatomy duringa pandemic - The Digital way on 24.04.21, via online mode. Mr.M.Renganathan, Director, Arkamulti tech was the guest speaker. The speaker introduced a learning tool- Athena Hub for first-year MBBS students. The speaker dealt with the usefulness of using the tool during the pandemic. The tool includes an Anatomy atlas, Cross-sectional images, and Radiological sections all in 3D view. A detailed demonstration was performed for the students. Queries from students were answered. Students were encouraged to use the platform as a subsidiary for regular practical demonstration classes during the pandemic. The students found the tool very useful.

Apr 24, 2021

CHET LIVER BIOCON 2021

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI conducted a national e-conference - CHET LIVER BIOCON-2021 on 24.04.2021. The speakers of the program were Dr. Saranya.R, Assistant Professor, JIPMER, Karaikal, Dr.Hemachandrika,Prof & Head of Physiology,Saveetha Medical College, Dr.Sivaa.R, Associate professor,Pondicherry Institute ofmedical sciences, Dr. Kala, Lab director-Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, and Dr.Menaka.P, Assistant Professor,Government CoimbatoreMedical College. The conference started with a welcome address by Dr.Sumathy.S, Professor and Head of Biochemistry, CHRI.The conference had sessions that discussed on scientific anatomy of the liver, the multi-faceted role of the liver, liver function test and interpretation, Fatty liver, and Neonatal jaundice. A total of 250 participants actively participated in the conference.

Apr 24, 2021

Malaria- Preventive Aspects and National Malaria Control Program

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI, organized a Guest Lecture on 23.04.2021, titled “Malaria- Preventive Aspects and National Malaria Control Program” on the occasion of World Malaria Day. The resource person was Prof. Dr. Chithra A, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Madras Medical College.The speaker gave a detailed view on the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program, the disease and economic burden in India and the history of Malaria control in India. She also highlighted the current strategic action plan for malaria control in India and integrated vector management. The lecture concluded with a brief note on the vision, goals and objectives of the National Framework of malaria elimination in India - 2016-2030. A total of 133 participants -Faculty, postgraduates and undergraduate students attended the lecture.

Apr 23, 2021

Data Visualization Faculty Development Program lecture series

The faculty development program on research lecture series was organized by Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE on the topic Data Visualization on 23.04.2021. The speaker was Ms. Bhuvaneshwari. N, Start-up Coordinator, Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council. The lecture started with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Kripa Susan Koshy, Tutor at CCN. The speaker discussed the data, data search, uses of data in research, various types of data, different types of data visualization, merits and demerits of each type of data visualization. There were more than 20 participants and the participants found the session was highly informative and insightful.

Apr 23, 2021

Statistical Test - An Over View - Faculty Development Program lecture series

The Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a lecture on Statistical Test - An Over View, a research lecture series as a part of the Faculty Development Program on 23.04.2021.The lecture started with a welcome address delivered by Dr.Hepsibah S, Principal, CCN, and Dr. Lakshmi.K, Principal, School of Pharmaceutical science, CARE was the Guest Speaker. The speaker explained various types of descriptive and inferential statistics, the application of parametric and non-parametric tests according to data, how to do statistical application in Xl and how to write the inference for nursing research based on hypothesis. 18 participants were actively involved in discussion with the speaker at the end of the lecture.

Apr 23, 2021

Continuing Nursing Education- World Earth Day

The Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE conducted a CNE to commemorate World Earth Day on 22.04.2021. The speakers of the CNE were Dr. Preethi Sudha, Director Labriut Nutrients, Bangalore, and Dr. Achsah Steffi John, Education Officer, Madras Crocodile Bank Centre. Thesessionenriched the student's vision on the conservation of renewable and non-renewable resources. The students gained knowledge on the importance of reducing, reuse, recycling waste. The sessions were very live and interactive. Dr.Hepsibah felicitated the speakers. In addition to the lectures, talent shows, e-poster competitions were conducted. The theme of the talent show was "Restore Earth".The moderator was Prof. Vanitha. K, HOD-Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing and the Judges were Dr. Lakshmi, Dean In-charge, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE and Prof. Rogina Savarimuthu, HOD- Mental Health Nursing, CCN. Participants were given 4-5 minutes to perform their talents. Totally 7 students participated in the talent show. They showed their talents in the form of videos on save water, song, painting, and poetry telling. The winner of the program was finalized by the judges based on their performance, fulfillment of criteria, excellence in preparation, etc. The Winners: were 1st prize: Prithish. S, B.Sc(N) II year and 2nd prize: Shruthi. S, Pharmacy II year. An E-POSTER was conducted on the topic "Recycling at College". The Moderator - Prof. Yaga Jeyanthi & Prof.Jose Mary, Department of Community. The judges were Dr. Kumar Ebinesar, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE, and Prof. Shanmugapriya, HOD- Child Health Nursing, CCN.Totally 17 students participated in the e-poster presentation. Students were given 3-4 min to present their poster and it was evaluated based on the criteria like visual appeal, appropriateness, accuracy, etc. The Winners were 1st prize, Abishek, B.Pharm II year and 2nd prize, Ashlin X, B.Pharm II year. A total of 19 faculty and 180 students participated in the lecture.

Apr 22, 2021

Extramural Grants in Nursing Research

The Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education organized a workshop as a part of the Faculty Development program- Research lecture series on the topic ‘Extramural Grants in Nursing Research’ on 22.04.2021. The resource person was Dr. L. Gopichandran, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS, New Delhi. The speaker explained in detail about developing and submitting research proposals to funding agencies. The speaker also discussed research proposal writing, how to write specific proposals for a funding agency, a list of funding agencies that promote research, stages of the grant application, research grant proposal review criteria, pitfalls to avoid, and common shortcomings. The session wasattended by 26 participants who are faculty of CARE and the participants found the sessioninteractive and informative.

Apr 22, 2021

Workshop On Concept Note Presentation On Nursing Application To International Funding Agencies

The Chettinad college of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education organized a Workshop on concept note presentation on nursing application to international funding agencies, on 20.04.2021 as a part of Faculty Development Programme - Research Lecture Series. The resource person is Prof. R. Murugesan, Director Research, CARE. The participants who are the faculty of CARE presented their statement, scope/need for the study, and conceptual framework for extramural research proposal. The resource person appraised the proposals submitted and gave his valuable suggestions and corrections. More emphasis was given on the background of the study, literature review, research gap, and need for the study; Population, Intervention, Outcome, and Setting (PIOS).

Apr 20, 2021

Guest Lecture on Project and Report Writing

The Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education organized a guest lecture on Project and Report writing on 18.04.2021. The distinguished speaker for the session was Mr. Sourabh Ubale, Assistant Professor of law at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan law college, Pune and the moderator for the event was Ms. Suvethaa Sri, Student, Chettinad School of Law. The speaker started the lecture with the basis of what is a report, how to prepare a report. Then the speaker gave an elaborate explanation of how different types of the report prepared by different professionals of different professions. The lecture ended with an interactive session with the involvement of the students and other participants in asking questions and getting their doubts clarified by the speaker. The vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Ruchi Sinha HOD (I/C), Chettinad School of Law, Chennai. A total of 50 students of Chettinad School of law along with participants from Shankarrao Chavan Law College attended the session.

Apr 18, 2021

World Heritage Day 2021

The Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), organized the World Heritage Day on 17.04.2021. World Heritage Day is being celebrated on 18th April every year all over the world to bring awareness about the importance of protecting our culture and diversity. This event began with a welcome address by Dr. K. Lakshmi, Professor cum Dean in charge of CSPS and by Mr.Pawan Mehta, II semester B.Pharm student. A speech on the significance of World Heritage Day was delivered by Ms.G.Divya, IV semester B.Pharm Student.Presentations on “Culture and Heritage of Tamilnadu”, “Types of Indian Cuisines” and “Indian Martial Arts” were given by Ms.S.Sruthi (IIyear B.Pharm), Ms.A.Archana (IyearB.Pharm), and Mr.Raghul.S (I YearB.Pharm) respectively.The photo contest on capturing the rich heritage of the world was conducted to encourage the students to explore the essence of the world heritage. Because of giving life to the fading heritage cuisine of the world and bringing them back to our present-day life, a culinary contest was organized. Students from the constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy participated in the contest. The photo contest and video on culinary contest were judged by Dr.P.Senthil, Dean, School of Physiotherapy, and Dr.G.P.Pazhani, Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Finally,a vote of thanks was delivered by Mr.Bharath.SI, first-yearB.Pharm student.

Apr 17, 2021

Physiotherapy - Guest Lecture on Patient Oriented Outcome Measures

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an E- Lecture on Patient Oriented Outcome Measures,on 17.04.2021. The moderator was Mr. Alagappan. T, Faculty, CSP, CARE and resource person was Mr. Thangamani Ramalingam. A, Faculty, Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, Surat, Gujarat, India. The speaker discussed in depth of outcome measures used in health care of the patients.He demonstrated on how to apply the outcome measures in clinical practice and research work. The UG, PG students and research scholars from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy participated and the total participants were 50.

Apr 17, 2021

CHRI - Guest lecture on Differential Diagnosis of Edema

The Department of Physiology, CHRI conducted a guest lecture titled “Differential Diagnosis of Edema”on 17.04.2021. The guest lecture was delivered by Dr.Manjunath M.L, Professor & HOD – Department of Physiology, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences. The lecture encompassed in detail Edema – types, physiological principles underlying edema, pathophysiology, and complications.The guest speaker also addressed the differential diagnosis of edema and a basic approach to a case of edema. The guest lecture was attended by I phase MBBS students and faculty of the Department of Physiology. The session was informative and interactive, and the queries raised by the students were effectively addressed by the guest speaker at the end of the guest lecture

Apr 17, 2021

CHRI - CME-Unstable Angina and NSTEMI

The weekly CME of CHRI was held on 16.04.2021 via online mode. The resource person was Dr.C. Ramakrishnan, Professor of the Department of General Medicine, CHRI.He spoke on unstable angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI). The forum was updated on the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of NSTEMI. The speaker stressed the role of serial ECG recordings and /or bedside cardiac monitoring in the diagnosis of NSTEMI. The goals of management were discussed on the broad guidelines of anti-ischemic therapy, treatment during hospitalization, and long-term treatment was discussed. In concluding the discussion, the speaker summarized the AHA (American Heart Association) guidelines on pharmacological management of NSTEMI and also updated one and all on the recently introduced ESC (European Society of Cardiology) guidelines.

Apr 16, 2021

CARE - Vaccination UTSAV Lecture

NSS, ChettinadAcademy of Research & Educationorganizeda vaccination Utsav lectureon 12.04.2021.The lecture was actively participated by the faculty and students from Chettinad college of nursing. Mrs.Nancy Victoria,Assistant Professor delivered a lecture onCOVID-19 vaccination, immunogenic reaction, types of vaccines,vaccination centers,andindications, contraindications of vaccination,and adverse effects. The speaker alsoinsisted the students educate their parents,friends, and community to get vaccinated.The students raised questions about the difference betweencovaxin and covishield, about vaccination in pregnant women, etc., and the speaker addressed them all.

Apr 12, 2021

CHRI - CME onEssential Principles of BLS

The Department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute under CARE, in collaboration with the Dept of Anesthesiology, organized a CME on ‘Essential principles of BLS’ on 10.04.2021. Around 275 students of CHRI, including undergraduates and postgraduates, attended the CME. The resource person was Dr.R.Swaminathan Veerasamy, an expert in skills training in both BLS and ACLS, who emphasized the importance of acquiring skills of Basic life support for all doctors. He gave a very simple and understandable presentation on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Heimlich maneuverwith suitable videos as well. The session concluded after interaction with the participants and addressing their queries.A total of 275 participants attended the CME

Apr 10, 2021

CHRI - Regulation of Blood glucose

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Regulation of Blood glucose’ on 10.04.2021. The speaker of the lecture wasDr. Desai Vidya Sripad, Additional Professor, Department of Biochemistry Associate Dean (Academics & Exam), Nodal Officer (Exam), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh. The event started with a welcome address byDr.S.Sumathy,Prof and HOD, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI. Dr.Satyamurthy, Associate Professor, moderated the session. The speaker explained the key concepts of various metabolic pathways and organs involved in the homeostasis of blood glucose. Different hormones regulating blood glucose were enlisted and described. The current scenario of diabetes in the world was put into light in the discussion emphasizing the importance of undergraduates having a clear knowledge of the problem. Various types of Diabetes were explained and their importance was explained. The speaker addressed the queries raised by the participants. More than 250 participants attended the lecture.

Apr 10, 2021

CHRI - Measurement Uncertainty in the Clinical Laboratory- Weekly CME

A weekly CME was conducted on 09.04.2021 via online mode. The speaker of the CME was Dr.Santhini Gopalakrishnan S, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI.The speaker started the session with an update of the concept of Measurement Uncertainty in the biochemistry laboratory. Accurate interpretation of laboratory data is indeed essential for clinicians to practice competent healthcare. This was followed up with the ISO guidelines of Measurement Uncertainty. The causes of Measurement Uncertainty in the biochemistry laboratory were discussed. The speaker highlighted the 2 methods viz. the bottom-up approach and the top-down approach by which Measurement Uncertainty was estimated. The talk ended with the advantages and disadvantages of Measurement Uncertainty being summarized. There was an active interaction amongst the participants on the forum and many doubts were clarified by the speaker.A total of 50 teaching faculty and postgraduates of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) attended the CME.

Apr 09, 2021

Physiotherapy - Guest Lecture– ‘Communication Vs Healing’

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized ane-lecture on Communication Vs Healing on 07.04.2021. The Resource Person was Dr. K. Loganathan,Assistant Professor, Department of English, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). The speaker explained the communication skill and their importance in handling the patient. He insisted that healthcare professionals need to have good communication skillsto communicate with the patients. The speaker also explained the barriers of communication and how to overcome such issues with the patients. More than 50 UG and PG Students from Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE have attended the lecture.

Apr 07, 2021

Pharmaceutical Sciences - Continuous Pharmacy Education (CPE)

A CPE program was organized by the Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CARE on 03.04.2021 on the topic ‘Drug Receptors and Pharmacodynamics’. The speaker of the guest lecture was Dr.Jestin Chellian, Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Malaysia. The resource person discussed the different types of receptors, their functions, and regulations. He also explained in detail the drug-receptor interactions with various examples and illustrations. The students found the topic interesting and shared their feedback at the end of the session. The event was organized and moderated by Dr.S.Ramesh, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics.

Apr 03, 2021

CHRI - Autism Spectrum Disorder

An online symposium was conducted on 02.04.2021 by the Department of Psychiatry, CHRI on Autism Spectrum Disorder. The speakers were Dr. Sivabackiya.C, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Dr.RuchiR.Mittal, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, Ms.Sri Janani Vasanth, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute and Mr.SagayarajKanagaraj, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education.There were 4 sessions of the symposium. The topics discussed were psychiatric perspectives of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Paediatric Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Psychological aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Behavioural Science Approach on Autism and Emotion. A total of 140 participants attended the symposium.

Apr 02, 2021

Physiotherapy - First Aid and Basic Life Support

First aid and Basic life support training were organized by the Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 02.04.2021. The trainer of the event was Mr. Suriyanarayanan. K.J, Honorary Secretary,St. John Ambulance Association, Chennai (South Centre), India.Mr. Suriyanarayanan. K.Jtalked on introduction about first aid and basic life support.He also demonstrated the important vital sign evaluation of the causality in injured and how to give them basic life support such as breathing technique, cardiac massage, and first aid management using the mannequin. Handlingemergencies, the role of the first aider, management of the victim injured were also discussed.A total of 50 participants including faculty and students attended the training.Students actively participated in the question and answer session and clarified the doubts.

Apr 02, 2021

Law - ‘PATRIOTISM’-SLOGAN COMPETITION

The Chettinad School of Law organized a slogan competition in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on the topic ‘Patriotism’ on 30.03.2021 on account of the 75th Independence Day Celebrations. The moderator of the event was Ms. Moshithaa. A student of the Chettinad School of Law. The event started with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Monashree, a student, Chettinad School of Law.The esteemed judges for the debate were Dr. Senthil. P, Dean of Physiotherapy, Dr. K. Lakshmi, Dean of Pharmacy,and Dr. K. Kumar Ebenezer, Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The event saw the keen participation of the students from various schools of CARE. The participants wrote catchy slogans, relevant to the theme, carrying poignant messages. The event ended with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Rajeshwari, student, Chettinad School of Law.

Mar 30, 2021

Documentary Screening- Indian Freedom Struggle

The Chettinad School of Law organized a documentary screening in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on the topic “Indian Freedom Struggle” on 29th March, 2021 on account of the 75th Independence Year Celebrations. The screening was done on online mode through zoom app. The moderator of the event was Mr. R. Shanmuga Sundaram, student of the Chettinad School of Law. The event started with a welcome dialogue delivered by Ms. Alin Gedsi A, and Ms. SuvethaaSri. S students, Chettinad School of Law.Then, Ms. Moshithaa. A and Jino J Sathia expressed their views on the India’s road to freedom. Students of various schools of CARE attended the event. The documentary, made by the students of Chettinad School of Law started with Revolt of 1857. Then it shed light on the role of the Indian National Congress in the freedom struggle, the heroic role played by Bhagat Singh, the significance of the non-cooperation movement and the civil disobedience movement, the inspirational efforts undertaken by the Indian National Army, the Quit India movement and finally ended with India’s first Independence Day. The event concluded by a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Akshaya P. Nair, student, Chettinad School of Law.

Mar 29, 2021

CHRI - Hands on Workshop on CT Guided Biopsy of Soft Tissues

The Department of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a workshop program on CT guided biopsy of Soft Tissues on 28.03.2021. The resource persons were Dr.P.Muthiah, Professor of Radiology Saveetha Medical College Hospital and Dr.I.Gurubharath, Professor and Head-Radiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. The speaker presented an overview approach for CT guided biopsy of soft tissues and also discussed various approaches related to specific anatomy parts and discussed important guidelines. A total of 16 delegates participated and underwent one-hour training session with the phantom device. All the delegates performed biopsy procedures on imaging phantom under CT guidance.

Mar 28, 2021

CHRI - CME- Blended Learning Models

Weekly CME was held on the topic blended learning model on 26.03.2021 via online mode. Dr.Satyamoorthy G, Associate Professor of the Department of Biochemistry, CHRI talkedabout principles of blended learning. The topic is very essential with the incorporation of competency-based medical education in the country.The presentation started with the definition of blended learning and its relevance to medical education in today’s electronic age. Differences between traditional learning and blended learning were explained. The different models of blended learning were discussed. The speaker also gave a list of the online platforms that supported blended learning. The participants expressed that the CME was very useful.

Mar 26, 2021

Nursing - Guest lecture

A Guest lecture was organized by Chettinad Collge of Nursing, CARE on 26.03.2020. The speakers of the lecture were Prof. Jayamary. M, Max Academy, and Prof. T.Samuel Ravi Kumar, Trauma Center coordinator, CMC, Vellore. The event started with a welcome address by Prof. Yaga Jeyanthi M. Two sessions held were addressed by the two speakers.The first sessionwas on "Importance of communication and scope of Foreign Language" by Prof. Jayamary M. The speaker talked aboutthe importance of communication and language for job prospects abroad. He also insisted on the need of acquiring language competency to pass exams such as IELTS & TOEFL, OET, etc. The secondsession was on "Nursing- Career Pathway" by Prof. T.Samuel Ravi Kumar. Disaster preparedness was delivered in the form of Video. The speaker taught skills & demonstrated the application of skills in nursing practice and trauma care nursing. The speakers were felicitated by Dr.Hebsibah S, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing. A total of 100 participants- students,faculty, and nursing staff attended the guest lecture.

Mar 26, 2021

CHRI - Rare presentation of very huge fibroid uterus - successfully managed

45 years old, woman, Para 2 live 2 presented to OPD of Obstetrics & Gynecology with severe anemia and swelling of the abdomen. The evaluation revealed a Hb of 4.7 gms% and a swelling occupying the entire abdomen equivalent to a 9 months pregnant uterus. CT scan showed the mass arising from the uterus, most probably a mammoth fibroid with early degenerative changes. Relevant investigations were done, 3 units of Pack cell transfusion was given and Hb rose to 9.9 gms, subsequently the surgery was scheduled on 25.03.2021. Combined epidural and general anesthesia were given. Findings after opening the abdomen were huge fibroid of 30cm* 25cms occupying the whole abdominal cavity. Total abdominal hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries was done. The anticipated intraoperative blood loss which was about 500- 600 ml, was managed with two units of pack cell transfusion intraoperatively. The weight of the tumor was 5.88 kg. Removal of the huge mammoth tumor was carried out without any complications such as injury to ureters due to altered anatomical course and excess blood loss during surgery. Urine output was clear and adequate throughout surgery and also during the postoperative period. The patient is now recovering faster in the post-operative ward.

Mar 25, 2021

CHRI - Guest Lecture- Demography

The Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute organized an online guest lecture on the topic ‘Demography’on25.03.2021. The speaker wasDr. Rahul C. Bedre, MD., Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar, Karnataka.The participants of this E-Lecture were 6th-semester MBBS students, Postgraduates, and Faculty from the Department of Community Medicine. The speaker detailed the demographic process and the various stages of the demographic cycle. He also mentioned the world population trends and current growth rate, globally as well as nationally. The causes for the decline in the sex ratio of many states in our country were discussed in detail, apart from the other demographic indicators. The student’s queries were addressed at the end of the session. A total of 112 students and faculty members attended the guest lecture.'

Mar 25, 2021

CHRI - World Consumer Rights Day 2021

The Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) organized an online seminar to commemorate the World Consumer Rights Day on 25.03.2021. The theme of this was ‘Tackling Plastic Pollution. This event started with a welcome address by Dr. K. Lakshmi, Professor cum Dean in-charge of CSPS. The guest speaker of this event was Dr.Shyamtanu Pal, Professor of Chettinad School of Law who talked about the responsibility of consumer behavior towards controlling plastic usage and pollution in the environment. This was followed by a quiz competition, which was conducted by second-year students of the B. Pharm program for the students of the various disciplines of CARE on different concepts about consumer rights. The winners of the quiz competition were given prizes andcertificates. This event was attended by about 80 students from various constituent schools and colleges of CARE.

Mar 25, 2021

AHS - Futuristic Research in Nanotechnology

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE organized a one-day International Conference on ‘Futuristic Research in Nanotechnology’ on 25.03. 2021. The main aim of the conference was to provide a platform for sharing valuable ideas in the field of Nanotechnology amongscientists, academicians, researchers,and studentsaround the world.A total number of 484 participants registered for the conference among which 24 participants were from countries such as South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey,and Taiwan. Three scientific sessions were held with eminent speakers from renowned international and national institutes. Dr. PS Vijayakumar, Scientist and AcSIR-Assistant Professor from Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Ajitgarh, Punjab delivered a plenary lecture of session 1. His speechwas on designing nanoparticles suitable for the targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs to cancer cells. He also spoke about developing nanoparticles for food preservation and pest control. The second plenary lecture was delivered byDr. Sujoy K Das, Senior Scientist and AcSIR Assistant Professor, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata. His lecture was about the bioinspired and biomimetic synthesis of nanomaterials foranti-biofouling and antibacterial activity. The Keynote address of the conference was given by Dr. Aravind Vijayaraghavan, Reader-Nanomaterials, Department of Materials, National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He spoke about the use of graphene-based nanomaterials in the field of medicine. His lecture highlighted the salient features of graphene in fabricatingultra-sensitiveimmunoassay biosensors. This was followed by oral and e-poster presentationswere conducted. Presentations were judged and best presentation awards were given. The conference served as an opportunity for young minds to acquire knowledge about nanomaterials and their nanocomposites used in medicine and agriculture.

Mar 25, 2021

CHRI - Awareness program on Over the Counter drugs – Is it Right to use?

Department of Pharmacology, CHRI organized an awareness program on ‘Over the Counter drugs – Is it Right to use?’ at Rural Health Center, Poonjeri on 24.03.2021. Dr.S.Saradha gave an awareness talk about over-the-counter drugs and the need to properly use them only in emergencies. Dr.Sobita Devi, Dr.Abinaya, and Dr.Lakshitha attended the program. Around 65 participants including the rural people of Poonjeri, nursing students, faculty, and staff members attended the program. The consequences of self-medication and inappropriate drug use were explained in detail. The importance of checking the drug label for its name, manufacture, and the expiry date was also discussed. Drug samples with expired dates were shown to the people. The public was highly interactive and many of them asked doubts regarding medicines use. The faculty cleared all the doubts raised by the patients.

Mar 24, 2021

Law - Poster Competition on ‘India: Post Independence’

Chettinad School of Law, CARE organized a poster competition in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit on the topic ‘India: Post Independence’ on 24.03.2021on account of the 75th Independence Day Celebrations. The moderators of the event were Mr.Sadashivam and, Ms.Moshitha, students of the Chettinad School of Law. The judges for the poster competition were Dr. Senthil P, Dean of Physiotherapy and, Dr.Shyamtanu Pal, Associate professor, School of Law. Students of various schools of the university participated in the event. Judges were enthralled to see the creativity of the students. Students portrayed their thoughts creatively through the medium of handmade posters which were put on display. The posters presented the journey of India in the last 75 years in various fields like science, digital media, changes in some laws, technology, economic growth, etc. while some also presented the comparison of pre and post-independence times. The top two teams were announced wherein the second position was collectively shared by two teams.

Mar 24, 2021

CHRI - PCR Primer Design Workshop

The Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized a hands-on training workshop on PCR Primer Design on 24.03.2021. The session started with the welcome address by Dr. S. Sumathy, Professor & HOD; Department of Biochemistry. The resource person was Dr. Murugavel, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CHRI. The Topics covered in the workshopare Introduction to Genome, chromosome, Nucleic acids & Genes, retrieval of Biological information from the biological Databases- NCBI, DDBJ,EMBL, PCR Primer Designing byusing an online tool – Primer-BLAST and Quality and specificity of the designed primer were analyzed using an online tool – Oligo Analyser 3.1 & UCSC -In-Silico PCR. A totalof 24 Postgraduate students from all over Tamil attended the workshop.

Mar 24, 2021

CHRI-World Tuberculosis Day

An awareness program was conducted by the Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI on 24.03.2021 to commemorate World TB Day. The awareness program was held at OPD of Hospital block with patients and their attenders as the target audience. Health education was imparted to the participants with the aid of charts and posters. The topics of the health education were identifying symptoms of TB, the importance of preventing the spread of disease, and treatment of disease. On the same day, a community awareness program was also organized at the Kovalam fishermen colony. Pamphlets consisting of health education material were distributed. The awareness program involved knowledge about components of TB treatment- followingproper cough etiquette, treatment duration, nutrit,ionand compliance of TB medications.

Mar 24, 2021

lAW - Debate Competition on ‘Role of Youth in Independent India’

The Chettinad School of Law organized a debate competition to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on the topic ‘Role of youth in independent India’ on 23.03.2021. The moderators of the event were Ms. Joanna Esther Shalini and Ms.Yuvakeerthana, students of the Chettinad School of Law. The event started with a welcome address delivered by Ms.Alin Gedsi, student, Chettinad School of Law. The esteemed judges for the debate were Dr. Shobha Narayan, Associate professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Architect Vaidyanathan Kannan, Head of the Department School of Architecture, Ms.Ruchi Sinha, Head of the Department, School of Law and Dr. Shyamtanu Pal, Associate professor, School of Law. There was an enthusiastic participation of the students from various schools of CARE. The participants faced each other in an intellectually stimulating session where a few made their arguments for the motion while the others argued against the motion. The speakers outlined their arguments in a clear and orderly way, gave enunciated reasoning to support their resolution, and persuasively presented their arguments. The top three winners were Ms. Muhil, Ms. Sharanya, and Md. Abdus.

Mar 23, 2021

CHRI - World Down Syndrome Day

The Department of Pediatrics, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute commemorated World Down syndrome day on 23.03.2021. The theme of the day this year is to ‘CONNECT’ with the children diagnosed with Down syndrome. The event occurred in OPD of the Department of Pediatrics where children with Down Syndrome and their parents attended. MBBS students, postgraduates, and faculty members of Pediatrics and other departments of CHRI attended the event. Prof. Dr. UmaDevi and Prof. Dr. Kathir Subramaniam addressed the gathering and talked about the importance of Down syndrome in society and empowering equal rights among them. Six children with Down’s syndrome who were present on the day were asked to participate in a drawing competition & decoding a puzzle with the help of MBBS students. The MBBS students actively participated and entertained the children to help color, play, and decode the puzzle. The session also had the children doing their handprints on chart paper. This was followed by a quiz program conducted by the faculty with questions about Down’s syndrome for all the Post Graduates. The Postgraduates were divided into 4 teams and answered all the questions with active participation.

Mar 23, 2021

Physiotherapy - Career Guidance Counseling

CARE – Career Guidance Counseling session was organized on 22.03.2021 by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE to the 11th and 12th standard school students of King’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore. Heads of the constituent schools and colleges of the CARE were the resource persons. Course details, eligibility, scope, and placement prospects of courses such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, B. Pharm, B. Sc Nursing, Allied Health Science Courses, B. Law, and B. Arch were discussed in detail. A total of 40 students of King’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore attended the session and benefitted. The Principal of the School expressed thanks for this career guidance session delivered to their students.

Mar 22, 2021

CHRI - CHETPULMOCON- Recent Advances in Respiratory Medicine

Department of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI conducted a National Conference on Recent Advances in Respiratory Medicine on 22.03.2021. The organizing chairperson of the conference was Dr.Meenakshi N, Prof. & HOD, Dept. Of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI. The speakers of the conference were Dr. Tinku Joseph K, Dr. V.R. Pattabhi Raman, Dr. Uma Maheswari Krishnaswamy, Dr. Viswesvaran B, Dr. R M P L Ramanathan, Dr. Nagarjuna Maturu V, and Dr. Vishal Bansal. The topics covered were recent advances in bronchoscopic interventions, Recent advances in pleural interventions, Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of OSA, Newer treatment modalities in mechanical ventilation, when and whom to refer for lung transplantation, EBUS - an overview, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in chronic respiratory diseases. A total of 18 oral papers and 28 posters were presented. Oral papers were judged by Dr.Meenakshi N and Dr.Mahilmaran and posters were judged by Dr.Nancy. Prizes were given to the toppers of paper and poster presentations. The conference was attended by a total of 359 participants.

Speaker:

Dr.Meenakshi N, Prof. & HOD, Dept. Of Respiratory Medicine, CHRI

Mar 22, 2021

CHRI - Awareness program on Rational use of water

Department of Pharmacology, CHRI, conducted an awareness program on the rational use of water to commemorate World Water Day on 22.03.2021. The Program was conducted at the Primary Health Center, Kelambakkam. Dr. Vivek Valliappan, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, CHRI addressed the gathering and insisted on Rational use of water. He spoke about the ways by which water can be rationally used and about the future challenges of our next generation in maintaining a safe and adequate water supply.The speech was followed by active interaction between the participants and the team members. Dr. Sushil and Dr. Srivignesh, postgraduates, distributed the pamphlets which had health awareness to the participants of the gathering.

Mar 22, 2021

Nursing - World Water Day Celebration

Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE commemorated World Water Day at RHTC on 22.03.2021.The students of Nursing were actively involved and organized the event. The fourth-year B.Sc Nursing students hosted the occasion.The event started with a welcome speechand the opening address was delivered by Ms.Aruna, the final year student. The event had various sessions such asdebate, role play, villupattu, group song, and poetry. A total of 75 students, faculty, and doctors participated in the event.

Mar 22, 2021

CHRI - World Water Day - Poster Competition

A poster competition was conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, CHRI on 22.03.2021 at the atrium, College block on the theme ‘How to rejuvenate groundwater’ to commemorate World Water Day. About 100 students and faculty members from various departments attended the program. The competition was flagged offby Dr. A. Ruckmani, Professor & Head, Pharmacology, CHRI. There were 15 Posters presented by students from constituent schools and colleges of CARE-Chettinad Dental College, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, and Chettinad College of Nursing. The Judges for the posters were Dr.Hepsibah Sharmil, Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing, CHRI, and Dr. D. Raja, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, CHRI. The judges congratulated the winners and distributed the prizes to the first three winners. The prize winners were Meenakshi (B.Pharm), Vaibhavi Patil (MSc CREM) and Martha (MSc CREM), and D.Pooja (BPT).

Mar 22, 2021

Nursing - Essentials of Autopsy in Nursing ‘& Patterns of medico-legal cases in Casualty:what Nurses need to know?’

A CNE program was organized by the Chettinad College Of Nursing, CARE on 22.03.2021. The title of the CNE was ‘Essentials of Autopsy in Nursing ‘& Patterns of medico-legal cases in Casualty: what Nurses need to know?’. The speakers of the CNE were Dr. M. Sreenivasan, Dr. S. K Nawaz Ahmed, Faculty, Department of Forensic Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI). The program started with a welcome address by Mrs. Krupa Susan Koshy. Session one was addressed by Dr. S.K. Sreenivasan. The essentials of the autopsy were displayed through a video.The video detailed the information on how to perform the autopsy and the entire procedure was described. The second session was taken by Dr. S. K Nawaz Ahmed on the management of medico –legal cases in Casualty. He emphasized the importance of reporting medico-legal cases to the police department. And he also explained the issues and management of medico-legal cases in casualty.The session was very informative and the participantslearned the methods of handling medico-legal cases in Casualty. A total of 70 participants – faculty & students attended the CNE.

Mar 22, 2021

CHRI - International Day of Happiness

Department of Microbiology, CHRI organized a poster competition on 20.03.2021 to commemorate the International Day of Happiness. The theme of the event was ‘What Makes You Happy’. The event was a team competition and more than 25 teams, comprising of students from constituent colleges and schools of CARE participated in the competition. The participants unleashed their creativity by creating colorful and eye-catching posters on the theme. The event was judged by a panel of judges comprising of Dr.Nirupa from CHRI, Dr.Koyeli from FAHS, CARE, and Dr.Shyamtanu Pal, School of Law.The winners were distributed prizes

Mar 20, 2021

Law - Legal Aid Camp

The Chettinad School of Law, CARE conducted the NukkadNatak (Street Play) in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), CARE on 20.03.2021at the TANGEDCO Office, Padur. This play was organized to shed light on the empowerment of women under the aegis of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. The event was led by Dr. Chandrika Mehta and Dr. Renu Girotra, faculty of the Chettinad School of Law, and Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS Programme Officer, the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. The street theatre, written and enacted by the students of Chettinad School of Law, was divided into four parts – all of which highlighted a social evil practiced against women in the society and enlightened the crowd about the various provisions and sections present in the law, the number of helplines available to them and the accessible legal recourses.The first play focused on female infanticide while the second concentrated on the problem of domestic violence. The next play highlighted the importance of girls’ education and the fourth act-dealt with the problem of eve-teasing. The students and volunteers interacted with the audience after the play and discussed with them the real-time situations relevant to society. A total of 28 (23 students from Chettinad School of Law and 5 NSS student Volunteers) students participated in the event. There was positive feedback from the villagers and they related to the theme of the play.

Mar 20, 2021

CHRI - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was commemorated at CARE on 20.03.2021. The events organized were a Cricket tournament, Face painting competition, and student speech competitions. A T10 Cricket tournament was conducted among students of constituent schools and colleges of CARE. The cricket match was inaugurated with tossing the coin by Dr.K. Pitchai Balashanmugam, Dean, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. The players tied an orange ribbon (a ribbon code for Anti-racism) on their upper arm as a symbolism of awareness while playing the match. In the afternoon session, a face painting competition was conducted for the students with the theme ‘Youth Standing Up Against Racism’. This was a team competition and a total of 13 teams participated. The event was judged by Prof. Subbulakshmi, CCN, Dr. Antara, AHS, Ms. Ruchi Sinha, Law. The valedictory function followed after was presided by Dr. Balasubramanian Thangavel, Vice-Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, and Dr. Arunkumar. R, Vice Principal, CHRI. During the event, Ms. Martha, a student of CARE from South Africa delivered a talk on the title ‘India, A Safe Country and It is Commitment to Fight Against Racism’. This was followed by prize distribution to the winners.

Mar 20, 2021

CHRI-CME on World Down Syndrome Day

A CME was organized by the Department of General Medicine, CHRIto commemorate ‘World Down Syndrome Day on 20.03.2021. The speakers of the event were Professor Dr.Usha Shriram, a consultant Endocrinologist, and Dr.Sridhar, a former Professor, and Head of the Department of General Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai.The event was inaugurated by our Vice-Chancellor, Dr.T Balasubramanian. The topics discussed wereclinical features and endocrinological disorders in Downs syndrome, Genetic syndromes in Endocrinology and Diabetes, and Updates on Evaluation of Hypothyroidism. The overall participants for the program were around 168. The event was attended by students and faculty from all over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Mar 20, 2021

CHRI - CHET PARACON-2021

Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute organized CHET PARACON 2021, a National level conference in Parasitology on 19.03.2021. The guest speakers were Dr. Chandra SR, Retired Neuro physician from NIMHANS, Bangalore, Dr. Anuradha K, Professor and Head, Microbiology, Mysore Medical College, Dr. Abhishek Mewara, Associate Professor, Parasitology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Nonika Rajakumari, Associate Professor in Microbiology, JIPMER, Dr. Rakesh Singh, Associate Professor, Microbiology, JIPMER. The topic discussed in the conference were Parasitic infections of the CNS, Emerging Parasitic infections, Zoonotic Parasitic infections, Molecular methods in the diagnosis of parasitic infections, and EQAS in Parasitology. The scientific sessions were followed by E-paper and E-poster presentation competition. The Conference was attended by 300 participants from all over the country, and abroad. This E conference has been awarded 2 Tamil Nadu Medical Council credit points.

Mar 19, 2021

CHRI - Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Psychiatry

An online workshop was conducted by the Department of Psychiatry, CHRI on 19.03.2021. The speakers of the event were Dr. Shiva Kumar V, Dr. Harleen Chhabra, and Dr. Vanteemar S Sreeraj, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru.The workshop was conducted in 3 sessions of 45 minutes Dr. Shiva had elaborately explained the history, neurobiology, and clinical applications of tDCS in the 1st session. In the 2nd session, Dr. Harleen discussed the practical application of the technique and, video training of administering tDCS was given to the participants. In the 3rd session, Dr. Vanteemar had discussed the clinical efficacy and side effects expected from the technique. At the end of the three sessions, the speakers addressed the queries raised by the participants. A total of 130 faculty and students participated in this workshop.

Mar 19, 2021

AHS - Seminar on Critical importance of Research Exposure of the Medical Students for the Development of Best Clinical Mind

A seminar was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE on 19.03.2021 via the Hybrid platform (Mini Auditorium and zoom platform (online). The speaker of the seminar was Dr. AK Duttaroy, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway; Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Food and Nutrition research journal of the Swedish Nutrition Foundation. The moderator of the seminar was Dr.Antara Banerjee, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnology, CARE. Director of Research, Prof R Murugesan introduced the speaker and interacted with the speaker regarding further development of translational research at CARE in collaboration with the University of Oslo, Norway. The speaker Dr.Duttaroy, an Indian-born American Medical scientist, has various remarkable accomplishments under his belt which includes 255 publications, several books on diverse topics related to nutrition, lifestyle, disease, and human placental researches. He is currently the selection committee member of the Nobel Prize in medicine. The topics discussed were about the importance of research and how this research exposure is necessary for medical students for developing the clinical minds. The participants were the faculties, research scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students of medicine and allied health sciences. A total of 160 participants attended the seminar. The seminar was followed by a discussion where many of the attendees interacted and discussed.

Mar 19, 2021

Physiotherapy - India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav- e-poster competition

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, and NSS - CARE has jointly organized an E-Poster competition to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav on the theme of People Awareness about the Freedom Struggle on 18.03.2021. The posters received for the competition had the depiction of concept -awareness about the freedom struggles and the achievements done by the freedom fighters. More than 40 students from the School of Physiotherapy, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and School of Law, CARE participated in the competition. A total of 10 e-posters were shortlisted for final scrutiny. The winners of the e-poster were declared.

Mar 18, 2021

Physiotherapy - India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav- Quiz Program

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, and NSS- CARE has jointly organized a Quiz competition to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav on the theme of Patriotism and Freedom Fighters. The teams selected by preliminary session and the students participating were from the School of Physiotherapy, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and School of Law, CARE. The competition was held between 4 teams with five participants in each team.There were two rounds of quiz includingrapid-fire and buzzer rounds related to the concept of people's awareness about the freedom struggles and the achievement done by the freedom fighters. More than fifty students and faculty were the audiences for the quiz program.

Mar 18, 2021

Workshop - Handling Anxiety

Chettinad School of Law along with the Student Counselling Centre, CARE organised a session on 18th March 2021 to address issues related to anxiety. Dr. Kailash, the Convener of the Student Counselling Centre and Dr. Ram Gopal, a senior member of the Counselling centre were present to address the students’ queries on difficulties that the students are facing to balance their study habits with other extra curricular activities and provided solutions for the same by introducing the students to new methods of studying and memorising. Dr. Kailash discussed about the psychological circumstances that are usually faced by the students during their school and college life and the remedies to get rid of such challenges. Later on, Dr. Ram Gopal discussed about the psychological circumstances of students like fear, etc., faced during the examination times and told the students how to get rid of. The students got benefitted with the interactive session and felt encouraged to approach Student Counselling Centre at CARE in case of any problems faced by the students.

Mar 18, 2021

CHRI - Health Education -Gynaecological Problems of Young Women

A Health Education campaign has been organized by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in collaboration with the Chettinad School of Law, CARE on 17.03.2021 for the female students of Law school. The health education was given by Dr. Jennifer Britto, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CHRI. Topics discussed were the common gynecological problems in young women- Abnormal uterine bleeding, Amenorrhea, Leucorrhoea., Gynecological problems related to obesity, and HPV vaccination. A total of 25 female students attended the health education program. At the end of the health talk, the students interacted with the speaker, and queries were addressed.

Mar 17, 2021

CHRI - Role of PET CTin Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

The Department of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute organized a guest lecture on the topic ‘Role of PET CT In Pyrexia of Unknown Origin’ on 17.03.2021. The speaker of the event was Dr. L. Muralikrishna, Lead Consultant, Fortis-Vadapalani. Excerpts from the lecture: Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) is defined as fever above 38.5°C lasting for 3 weeks, of which at least 1 week has been spent in a complete and comprehensive investigation without a conclusive cause. Bacterial infections, human immunodeficiency virus, hidden malignancy, sarcoidosis, and autoimmune disorders are some other important causes of PUO. Typical radiologic investigations include chest radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. An atlas of cases where these investigations had been inconclusive but fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography demonstrated the site of pathology and directed histologic diagnosis were discussed. A total of 60 participants attended the guest lecture.

Mar 17, 2021

A RARE CASE OF BILATERAL CHRONIC RUPTURED ECTOPIC – SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED

A 29-year-oldwoman Para 2, Live 2, Abortion 3 with previous two LSCS camewith complaints of abdominal pain since 15 days, vomiting since 2 days ( 5 episodes in total), and dyspareunia since 15 days. She had regular menstrual cycles, 3/28 days, her LMP was 9/3/2021. She is married for 3 years, 3° consanguineous marriage. She had two live births, both by LSCS and 3 MTP for unwanted pregnancy. H/o Cu-T usage 5 years back, it was removed 3 years ago. Sterilization is not done. On General and physical examination all parameters were found to be normal. On Per abdomen revealed a Soft, previous LSCS scar+ and Tenderness present in the Right, left iliac fossa, and suprapubic area. On pelvic examination,Uterus- Anteverted, normal size, mobile. Right fornix free, posterior fornix- mild tenderness noted. Minimal bleeding+ per vaginum. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis showed Right ovary- 7.3×5.3×4.6cm, two cysts of size 1×2.9×2.3cm and 2×2.5×2.3cm. Minimal free fluid in the para ovarian space, Doppler shows normal ovarian artery spectral flow. MRI abdomen and pelvis showed- Right-sided adnexal lesion with mild hemoperitoneum noted, the possibility of rupture of adnexal lesion or ruptured ectopic. All routine Pre-operative investigations were done and found to be within normal limits. An Anesthetic assessment was obtained. The patient was takenup for exploratory laparotomy. Dense adhesions were noted between the anterior abdominal wall and uterus and the same released. Hemoperitoneum of 50ml noted and drained. Right-sided chronicruptured ectopic seen at the fimbrial end. Left-sided tubes inflamed unruptured ectopic on gross examination was noted. The left side also had features suggestive of chronic ruptured ectopic.Bilateral salpingectomy done. Histopathological examination findings revealed. Right fallopian tube- Ectopic tubal gestation with evidence of rupture with salpingitis isthmic nodosa. Left fallopian tube- Ectopic tubal gestation with the para tubal cyst. This bilateral ruptured ectopic is a rare case presentation. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology with the team of Dr.Sailatha, Dr.Shery Angel and Dr. Saloni operated on the patient on 13.03.2021.

Mar 13, 2021

CHRI - Overview of Skills Lab

The Department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital, and Research Institute organized a CME on overview of skills lab and simulation-based training on 13.03.2021. The trainer of the skill and simulation exercises of the CME was Mrs. Princy Fernando, Laerdal Medical India, an expert in skill training emphasized the importance of acquiring skills and also mentioned about 56 competencies listed in competency-based medical education to be acquired through training in the skills lab. Some basic skills like cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Intravenous injection, Heimlich maneuver were demonstrated with suitable videos. The participants were also informed about various applications available for training in skills one such application is the QCPR classroom. The trainer also demonstrated the CPR by using simple objects in the home such as soft toys and pillows. The session concluded after interaction with the participants and addressing their queries. Around 250 students of CHRI attended the CME.

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Mrs. Princy Fernando, Laerdal Medical India

Mar 13, 2021

CHRI-World Glaucoma week – 2021

Department of Ophthalmology, CHRI observed the world glaucoma week from 7th to 13thMar 2021. During this week program following events were conducted: Free glaucoma screening on all the days was done at Chettinad General hospital, Urban health center, Karapakkam, and Rural health center, Poonjeri, Glaucoma awareness video were displayed for patients on all days, a Poster competition was held for UG & PG students on 13.03.21with the theme ‘Glaucoma awareness’. and Guest Lecture was organized on Glaucoma evaluation for UG & PG students on 12.03.21. Dr. Raghavendra was the guest speaker who delivered a lecture on ‘Evaluation of a glaucoma patient’.Awareness pamphlets were circulated to the general public through leading newspapers.During this week,Around600 individuals were screened for glaucoma. Those with elevated intraocular pressures were subjected to further investigations free of cost.

Mar 13, 2021

A rare case of hydropic degeneration of uterine fibroid

A 45 year Para 2, Live 2 with previoustwo LSCS came with complaints of heaviness in lower abdomen for 3 months and also complained of loss of weight (5kgs in past 6months), The patient had no other complaints such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, white discharge per vaginum, etc., She had irregular menstrual cycles, 10-15/30-40 days, with history ofthe passage of clots, no dysmenorrhea. She is married for 27 yrs. She had two live births, both by LSCS, and her Last Childbirth was 21years ago.On General physical and systemicexamination all parameters were within normal range. Per abdomen revealed a soft, firm midline mass that corresponds to 24 weeks. The mass was mobile side to side, midline scar was present. On pelvic examination, the cervix was found to be pulled high up and the uterus was corresponding to 24 weeks. Ultrasoundabdomenandpelvis revealedcholelithiasis and a large isoechoic lesion of 21*15*17 cm seen in the fundus of the uterus. MRI abdomen& pelvis done showed a large well defined predominantly cystic mass,in the anterior fundus of the uterus- probably a degenerated fibroid and the second fibroid in posterior fundus and cholelithiasis.General surgeon opinion obtained for cholelithiasis advised for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The plan for lap cholecystectomy with sub-total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was made. All routine pre-operative investigations were found to be within normal limitsand anesthetic fitness obtained for the same. Proceeded with lap cholecystectomy with subtotal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was done, with peritoneal biopsy taken as early abdominal tuberculosis changes were suspected.The bladder wasdrawn up and densely adherent to the cervix all along. Proceeded with a subtotal hysterectomy, approximately700ml of blood loss so 1 unit of PRBC transfused intraoperatively.The postoperative period was uneventful. Histopathological Examination findings revealed -Leiomyoma Uterus, endometrium proliferative phase, myometrium- leiomyoma with hydropic change, and chronic calculo-cholecystits with fibro collagenous tissue with no specific pathology.Hydropic degeneration in uterine leiomyoma is a rare occurrence and is commonly reported in association with pregnancy. It is a close mimicker of malignancy due to rapid growth and atypical imaging appearances. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology with the team of Dr.Sailatha, Dr.Shery Angel, Dr.Saloni, and Dr.Geetha Lakshmi operated on the patient on 13.03.2021 which is a rare case presentation.

Mar 13, 2021

(AHS) - WORLD KIDNEY DAY AWARENESS PROGRAMME

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE commemorated World Kidney Day by conducting an awareness program on 12.03.2021. The theme of the event was ‘Living well with kidney disease’. The event was actively conducted with the involvement of students of renal dialysis technology. Patients attending the OPD were the target audience. The students talked about kidney and their importance in life. The students also explained the things that need to be followed in daily life to prevent kidney disease. The students were also briefed on the rehabilitation process that improves the quality of life in Kidney disease individuals. Queries and doubts of patients and their attender regarding renal failure were addressed by the students. A total of 50 patients were provided the awareness on World Kidney Day.

Mar 12, 2021

Nursing - Reflection On Publication In Scopus Indexed Journals

A faculty development program was organized by Chettinad College of Nursing, Care on 11.03.2021. The speaker of the presentation was Dr.Danis Vijay, M.Sc., Ph.D., who was a researcher with more than 15 publications of original research articles in PubMed, Scopus, and web of science indexed journals. The speaker explained on journal finder to find the appropriate Scopus and web of science journals. He also shared details of how to check plagiarism and language editing software. The session was informative and the event concluded a vote of thanks and felicitation of the guest speaker by Dr. Hepsibah Sharmil.S, Principal, CCN. A total of 14 faculty members attended the event.

Mar 11, 2021

CHRI - NSS at CARE organized an exhibition

CHRI - NSS at CARE organized an exhibition on 10.03.2021 to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav-Celebration on the Great Freedom Fighters. The program was organized by Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami and Ms. Nancy Victoria, NSS, PO, CARE. The NSS volunteers and students participated in the event from the constituent colleges of CARE-Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad School of Architecture, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The participants prepared exhibits in the form of drawings, posters, and charts and explained about the Great Indian Freedom Fighters. The Session was judged by Dr. P. Senthil, Dean Incharge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, and Dr. Renu Girotra, Chettinad School of Law. Around 50 NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan volunteers and students participated in the event.

Mar 10, 2021

A HUGE RETROSTERNAL MASS IN MEDIASTINUM

A 40 year old female presented to the department of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital and research institute, with complaints of swelling in the neck since 2 months associated with breathlessness, difficulty in swallowing to both solids and liquids, palpitations for the past 2 months. On evaluation, CT NECK showed- large mass behind the sternum in the region of mediastinum of size 49*68*85 mm arising from the left lobe of thyroid causing significant tracheal shift and luminal narrowing and displacing the major blood vessels from the heart, to the right side. The surgical team comprising of Dr. Sanjay Theodore, Department of Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, with Dr. Ananthramakrishnan and Dr. Senthil Kumar from the Department of General Surgery, and Anaesthesia team comprising of Dr. Ravindran, Dr. Balamurugan and Dr. Merlin, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, operated on the patient on 9/3/2021. Sternotomy was done, and a huge vascular mass was found in the superior mediastinum attached to the left lobe of thyroid. The mediastinal mass was successfully removed along with the thyroid gland. Patient recovered symptomatically and her breathing difficulty as well as swallowing difficulty improved drastically after the surgery. Patient is recuperating well in the ward at present. CARE congratulates the team of surgeons and anaesthetists for operating on this challenging and rare case.

Mar 09, 2021

CARE - International Women’s Day Commemoration (8 March 2021)

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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) commemorated the International Women’s day 2021 with the theme of ‘Choose to Challenge’ on March 8, 2021. The Chief Guest of the event was Ms.Pushpa Narayan, Senior Assistant Editor, Times of India.

The event started auspiciously with a prayer. The introductory speech was given by Prof. Dr. Ruckmani, Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI who spoke on the history behind the celebration of International Women’s Day and the need for the attitudinal change in both men and women. This was followed by the Inaugural address by our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. T.Balasubramanian. He reminded us that every religion insists on the importance of women. He also affirmed the fact that behind every man there is a woman and talked about the contributions of Avvaiyar and Mother Teresa. He also lauded the many roles played by a woman from birth. The chief guest appreciated the institute that it has ‘CARE’ in the name. She spoke that it is the responsibility of every person in the society on women empowerment. This was followed by Dr. Merlin, Department of Anesthesiology who spoke on painless delivery.

Smt. Geetha Muthiah Labour Analgesia services was then inaugurated by the chief guest. An interesting debate was conducted with two teams of six participants from all the schools and colleges under CARE, who debated on the topic- whether women should change or men should change their attitude to prevent women oppression. Faculty and students from schools of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Dental College, Allied health sciences, Law, Architecture, Physiotherapy and College of nursing attended the event and actively participated in the discussion on women oppression and crime against them. The chief guest concluded that women have a strong role and ability in convincing men to change for women's empowerment. Dr. Vijayashree, Head, Department of Pathology, CHRI delivered the vote of thanks. The program was ended with National anthem.

Mar 08, 2021

FDP – Design and Implementation of CBCS in Health Science Programs

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Faculty Development Program on 08.03.2021 with the topic of concept of design and implementing the choice based credit system in the health science programs. The resource person of the event was Dr. R. Murugesan, Research Director, CARE. The Resource person Dr. R. Murugesan oriented all the participated faculties about the importance of CBCS and calculation of credit score for both contact and practical subjects. The session was interactive and hands-on training was given to develop the core, discipline elective, ability enhancement, and skilled elective courses and their distribution in the curriculum of each course. A total of 20 faculty from the School of Physiotherapy and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences attended the meeting.

Speaker:

Dr. R. Murugesan, Research Director, CARE

Mar 08, 2021

International Women’s day 2021 - Sports Tournament

As part of the International Women’s day, 2021 celebration at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, the Department of Physical Education conducted a Sports tournament exclusively for all women (students & staff) on 08.03.2021. The tournament comprised of various sports events such as Lucky Corner, Tug of War, Pot hitting, and Ball passing relay. This sports tournament involved female students from all the constituent colleges/schools of CARE, to play as a team. Prof. Dr. Rukmani, HOD, Department of Pharmacology inaugurated the women’s day Sports Tournament. About 350 participants, including students and staff members, took part in the events organized. The winner of Tug of War was a team of students of I year M.Sc Psychology and Runners-up were I year M.Sc students of AHS. The winner of Pot hitting event was Gayathri. R, I year M.Sc Psychology. Lucky corner and Ball pass Relay sports winners were Nursing, Physiotherapy, MBBS, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Architecture, and Faculty of Allied health Sciences students. Dr. T. Balasubramian, Vice-Chancellor of Chettinad Academy of Research & Education was the Chief Guest and he distributed the certificates and medals to the winners. The entire campus wore a festive look during this women’s day celebration and the event ended in grand splendor.

Mar 08, 2021

Freshers Day Celebration- CCN

Chettinad College of Nursing hosted the fresher day celebration with a cultural event involving first-year BSc, PBBSc, and MSc Nursing students on 06.03.2021. During the event, the third-year BSc and PBBSc students’ welcomed the freshers- the 15th batch of the first year B.Sc Nursing, the 13th batch of P.B.B.Sc nursing, and M.Sc nursing students. The opening address was delivered by Dr. S Hepsibah, the Principal, CCN. The program had events such as singing, group dance, and talent-provoking interactive tasks by the freshers. The program had a smooth introduction of seniors to the juniors and vice versa. The juniors and seniors interacted with each other and the total participants of the event were around 300.

Mar 06, 2021

Plastic-free environment awareness campaign

NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of CARE organized a plastic-free campaign in the adopted village Kayar. Nearly 100 students and volunteers from FAHS, CCN, and CSP participated in the event. They went door to door of the villagers and collected the plastic bags and distributed cloth bags to them. This is a part of the Swacchata activity. The faculties accompanying them were Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, Ms. Nancy Victoria, CCN, and Mrs. Swathi, CSP.

Mar 06, 2021

Guest Lecture -Pain Science

A guest lecture was organized by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 05.03.2021on on the topic- Pain science. The speaker of the event was Mr. K. Hariohm MPT (Neurology), Clinical therapist, Spring physiotherapy center, Chennai. The speaker talked about function, senses, perception, and pain physiology. Besides, activity, the transmission of pain, modulation of pain, and treatment were discussed. Students actively participated in the question and answer session and clarified their doubts regarding the subject. This was followed by a demonstration for which students volunteered and learned the skills. A total of 100 participants attended the guest lecture.

Mar 05, 2021

Road Safety Day - 2021

Department of Microbiology, CHRI organized and conducted a Road Safety Awareness program, to commemorate National Safety Day-2021 on 04.03.2021. The event was done in collaboration with the NSS unit and UBA of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. The theme for National safety day 2021 is Road safety. Around 100 student Volunteers participated from all schools and colleges under CARE. A road rally was carried out by the students to exhibit the importance of road safety awareness. The students distributed the pamphlets having safety regulations of riding vehicles, ten commandments of road safety to the vehicle riders. The students educated the two-wheeler riders without helmets on the road about road safety and insisted on wearing the helmet.

Mar 04, 2021

Workshop on Epi-Info Hands-on Training

Department of Community Medicine, CHRI organized a hands-on training workshop for epi-info software for the post-graduate students on 04.03.2021. The workshop was conducted at the Demo hall-11 of the College block. The resource person was Dr. Nisha. B, Assistant professor from Saveetha Medical college. She gave training on using the EPI-INFO statistical software. The training helped the participants in learning the basics of the software to analyzing the research data using the Epi-info statistical software. The training session was attended by 21 postgraduates of community medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and General Medicine. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were done and there was a significant gain in the acquisition of epi info skills.

Mar 04, 2021

Biosafety in Health care and Research

The Department of Microbiology, CHRI, organized a Guest Lecture on 03.03.2021, titled “Biosafety in Health Care and Research”. The resource person was Prof. Dr. J.Jayalakshmi, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, KMCH, Coimbatore. The speaker gave a detailed view on how safe handling of infectious materials in microbiological laboratories, biomedical research facilities, teaching and training laboratories, and healthcare facilities can be accomplished through the application of containment principles, risk assessment, and risk control. She also highlighted the hazardous procedures leading to infection in laboratories, the risk group organisms, Biosafety levels, Type of BSC’s, code of practice, and also the proper use of PPE. A total of 40 participants- faculty, postgraduates, and research scholars participated in the lecture

Mar 03, 2021

Guest lecture - Mental Status Examination (MSE) and its significance in psychiatric disorders

Mental status examination and its significance in psychiatric disorders which includes aspects such as classification of mental disorders, disturbances in general appearance, mood, speech, problems in perception, disorders of thought process and impairment in cognitive functions of mentally ill patients were explained. The participants gained knowledge on how to perform mental status examination to identify the psychotic symptoms of mental illness.

Mar 02, 2021

PRIDE RE-IMAGINING WOMANHOOD

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education in collaboration with AWARE India, organized an awareness campaign on 1st March 2021 for women empowerment to commemorate International women’s day. The event was inaugurated by Vice chancellor of our university Dr. T. Balasubramanian. Women activists from the Aware India Organization addressed the students of CARE, in which they discussed on topics- Gender equality, Child abuse, Mental Health and also promoted the Women safety at Schools, Colleges and Workplaces. This event happened in Lecture Hall 1 in the Academic block of our campus and more than 320 female students and faculty attended.This was followed by a PRIDE RIDE Campaign, which is a bike riding event by women that starts from Chennai and Puducherry to cover all districts of Tamil Nadu. This is being done in a view of achieving the mission statement- ‘Re-imagining Womanhood’, on this International women’s day. Our Vice chancellor, Dr. T. Balasubramanian flagged off the she-riders riding campaign.The she-riders (Woman motorcycle riders club) is all set to 1 Goal will ride for 31 days to cover all the 39 districts spreading awareness about women empowerment.

Mar 01, 2021

Physiotherapy - Exhibition

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy has organized a campaign and exhibition on models and charts of clinical anatomy of the human body on 01.03.2021 at Atrium of College block. The campaign and exhibition had been arranged to create awareness on rehabilitation physiotherapy through the model and other exhibits. Vice-chancellor Dr. T. Balasubramaniam inaugurated the campaign. Students shared their information through models and Charts. Many students and faculties of the constituted institution of CARE- School of Law, Architecture, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing College, and Medical College participated. A total of 100 participants attended the program. This event helped to improve the student’s communication, get exposure to a theme through presentations and discuss with other students. The participants were made aware of the role of Physiotherapy intervention in varying rehabilitation principles and techniques.

Mar 01, 2021

Zero Discrimination Day

The Department of biochemistry, CHRI has commemorated Zero Discrimination day by conducting a poster competition on 01.03.2021. The theme of the competition was zero Discrimination against women and girls. The students from all schools and colleges under CARE university participated in the event. A total of 100 students participated in the event and the best posters were awarded prizes by Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. Balasubramanian. The winners were first prize- Harshini (first year BDS) and second prize – G.M.R Abarna (first-year MBBS).

Mar 01, 2021

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS AND VACCINATIONS

The Department of Anatomy, CHRI, conducted an online CME- Universal precautions and Vaccinations on27.2.2021. Dr.RHS Rajila, Professor & Head introduced the speaker and started the session. The speaker was Dr.D.R Vedapriya, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry. The participants of the CME were MBBS students, faculties of various departments of CHRI. The lecture started with an interactive session by the speaker on various modes of precautions taken by us in everyday life and as well as in our workplaces. Then, the speaker highlighted the need and the various methods of precautions we need to follow as medical professionals. The need to wash hands and its correct technique and the importance of masks during the COVID pandemic was stressed upon. Then an overview of different types of vaccines along with a comparison between COVAX and COVISHIELD vaccines was also given. Finally, a question-answer session was conducted and the doubts asked by the students were discussed. The total number of participants was 232.

Feb 27, 2021

CHETOGCON 2021

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute conducted an International Conference-CHETOGCON 2021 on 27/2/21. The themes of the conference were High-risk Pregnancy and Benign Gynaecology. The organizing secretary was Prof Dr. Vijayalakshmi and the organizing chairperson Prof and HOD Dr. Anuradha. The participants were delegates from several departments of CHRI and other medical colleges across the country. The speakers of the event were Dr. Prabha Sinha, Oman Medical College an affiliate with West Virginia University, USA, Dr. Lakshmi Shanmugasundaram, Institute of reproductive medicine and women’s health, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, Dr. Anjalakshi Chandrasekar, Madha Medical College, Dr. Sukesh Kathpalia, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Dr. Sumathi, Kilpauk Medical College and Dr. Shanthy Gunasingh, Retd. Director IOG, Present consultant TN Public Health Department. The topics of the sessions were high-risk obstetrics, Recurrent Pregnancy loss, Hypertensive disorders in Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes mellitus, benign gynecology, Pelvic Inflammatory diseases, and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. A Keynote address by Dr. S. Kathpalia who delivered an inspiring talk on Motherhood - Is it Safe. This was followed by the noon sessions which featured E- papers and E- posters from enthusiastic participants from various medical colleges across the country. The Conference was an academic and literary feast for all the delegates. The total participants of in the conference were 201.

Feb 27, 2021

WORLD LEPROSY DAY- 2021

Department of Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy, CHRI conducted an online CME to commemorate ‘WORLD LEPROSY DAY’ on 26/02/2021 The topic of CME was ‘HISTOID LEPROSY - A Strange Disease’. The session started with an introductory talk by Prof Dr. M.S.Srinivasan, Head of the Department of Dermatology Venerology & Leprosy, CHRI followed by two lectures by Dr.Devanand.N and Dr.Soundarya.S. A paper was presented by Dr. Harshini, PG, Dermatology Venerology & Leprosy, CHRI on a leprosy case study. A total of 35 participants attended the CME. This was followed by questions from panelists & faculties of the Department of Dermatology Venerology & Leprosy, CHRI, and also from faculty of other colleges.

Feb 26, 2021

National Symposium on ‘Drugs acting through Enzymes and Enzymatic Receptors’

Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute organized a National Symposium was conducted on 26.02.2021. The symposium was conducted online and a total of 75 participants from various institutes across India attended the symposium. The chairperson of the organizing committee, Dr. A. Ruckmani, HOD, Pharmacology, CHRI introduced the theme of the symposium. Dr.S.Saradha, Associate Professor of Pharmacology welcomed the dignitaries and participants. The Honorable Vice-chancellor of CARE, Dr.T.Balasubramanian inaugurated the symposium and delivered the inaugural address. The Dean of CHRI, Dr. Pichai Balashanmugam addressed the participants. The speakers of the event were Dr.S.Seethalakshmi, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, ESIC & PGIMSR, KK Nagar, Chennai, Dr.K.Manimekalai, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry and Dr.A.Ruckmani, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. There were three sessions- Drugs acting through Enzymes, Drugs acting through Enzymatic Receptors, and Drugs acting through Non-Receptor associated Enzymes. Each session was followed by an interesting interaction with the queries clarified. The symposium was concluded with the concluding remarks and vote of thanks delivered by the Organizing Chairperson, Dr.A.Ruckmani.

Feb 26, 2021

Introduction to NABH on Nursing Excellence Certificate

A Continuous Nursing Education (CNE) Programme was organized by the College of Nursing on 26.02.2021. The speaker of the event was Mr. Venkatesan. A, Assistant Professor and HOD, Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE. In the CNE, the vision and mission of NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospital and Healthcare provider) was highlighted. The benefits of accreditation for health care agencies, staff, and patients were informed. Components of NABH (Nursing Excellence have 07 chapters, 48 standards, 216 objective elements) and the eligibility criteria of Internal and External Assessor were discussed. Documentation for nursing resources, induction plan, in-service education, acknowledgment of contributions, workplace safety, grievance handling system, the principle of natural justice, the confidentiality of the information, and patients’ rights were also detailed by the speaker. The program was attended by students and faculty members of CCN.

Feb 26, 2021

ANEMIA SUMMIT

Department of Biochemistry, CHRI organized a two-day national conference- Anemia summit on 25^th and 26^th of February 2021. The conference was attended by 570 participants from various medical colleges and institutes across the country. The conference was inaugurated by Vice-chancellor, CARE, Dr.T. Balasubramanian, and Dean of CHRI Dr. K. Pitchai Balashanmugam. The program started with an inaugural speech by Dr. Sumathy, Professor and HOD. The conference had eight eminent speakers from various institutes. Dr. Papathi, Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology, ICH, Madras Medical College, talked about the diagnostic approach in hemolytic anemia. It was followed by a session on the Story of vitamin B2 and vitamin B12 by Dr. Barnali Das, Consultant in laboratory medicine from Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Chithra, Professor, Institute of Community Medicine, MMC enlightened the participants with her talk on Public health aspects of anemia. This was followed by the next session on the parasitic causes of anemia by Dr. Devasena, Prof & HOD, Department Of Microbiology, ICH. Dr. Nazira, Consultant Gynecologist, Cloud 9 hospital talked about an approach to anemia in pregnancy. Other speakers of the conference were Dr. Sreedevi Professor-General Surgery, Balaji Medical college, Dr. Akila Prashanth, Professor, JSS medical college and Dr. Kowsalya Nathan, Celebrity nutritionist who talked on surgeons’ concern on anemia, Anemia research base for public policy decision making and role of nutrition in the management of anemia respectively. On the Second day, Oral and poster presentations were conducted where participants from various universities presented their research studies. Prizes were distributed to the best oral and poster presentations.

Feb 25, 2021

NECK DISSECTION AND MANAGEMENT IN ORAL CANCERS

A guest lecture on neck dissection and management in oral cancers was organized by the Department of ENT, CHRI on 24.02.2021. Professor Dr. Rajasekaran, Head of the Department welcomed the guest speaker and participants. The guest speaker was Dr. Venkatesh. V, Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai. He discussed on methods of neck dissection and prognostic effect of elective neck dissection in patients with oral cancer. He also mentioned the role of imaging methods such as ultrasound-guided needle biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, and positron emission tomography-computed tomography in the diagnosis of oral cancer. Faculty, postgraduates of various departments of CHRI and CRRIs attended the guest lecture. A total of 55 participants attended the guest lecture.

Feb 24, 2021

WORKSHOP TO ENABLE FRUTIFICATION OF RESEARCH CONCEPT TO BE FUNDED PROJECT

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A workshop to enable frutification of the research concept for the funded project was organized by the Department of Research, CARE on 24-02-21. The speakers of the workshop were Prof. Ramachandran Murugesan, Dr. Shoba Narayan, Dr.Pazhani GP. The topics discussed were successful grant writing, preparing call-specific project proposals – elements of the proposal, and making your application step-wise. Dr. Murugesan gave a glimpse of how much difficult it was to gain recognition and funding based on the quantum of funds available for disbursement and the possible success rate. He also told the researchers that they should come out of the impression that research grants are only for established researchers with high credentials. To make his points clear, Prof. Murugesan then went through the proposals prepared by the faculty and advised on the kind of calls that they should look for and what changes could make their proposal better. He emphasized that the faculty must look at themselves as reviewers who have to go through several applications to select a few and that too from subjects that may not exactly fit their expertise. Prof. Murugesan’s lecture, evaluations, and discussions were followed up by Dr. Pazhani GP who explained how a project proposal has to be submitted online. Through screenshots of the project grant calls, Dr. Pazhani took the audience through what they would encounter when they start filling up their proposals. Dr. Shoba explained what a project call would require. She emphasized that the entire requirements should be prepared upfront before starting the submission process online. All three speakers advised the faculty to avoid basic errors such as spelling, grammar, lengthy sentences, unconventional abbreviations, etc., besides erroneous totaling of budget. The workshop had a total of 33 participants and hands-on exercises were given and evaluation was done with inputs shared to the participants.

Feb 24, 2021

Introduction to Lower Limb Anatomy and Abdomen - Surface Landmark

A webinar was organized by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 24.02.2021. The guest speaker of the event was Dr. P. Murali, who is an eminent researcher and anatomist. Dr. Senthil, Dean of CSP, introduced the guest speaker and welcomed the participants. The webinar was attended by students, faculty, and researchers and there were about 51 participants. The webinar refreshed the surface landmark of lower limb anatomy and abdomen. The participants learned the applied anatomy and palpation of artery and nerve. There were applied anatomy questions and interactive discussions were held.

Feb 24, 2021

INTERESTING RADIOLOGY CASE-INTRACRANIAL VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS

An interesting case discussion was conducted by the Department of Radiology, CHRI on 24.02.2021. The speaker of the lecture was DR. J.Anandapadmanabhan MD, FRCR., Consultant Neuroradiologist, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Wales NHS, UK. He talked about the case of Intracranial Vascular Malformations. Intracranial vascular malformations encompass Arterio-venous malformations of the brain and dura, cavernous malformation (cavernoma), venous malformations (developmental venous anomalies), dural AV fistula, and capillary telangiectasias. Together, IVM is the most common cause of primary intracerebral hemorrhage in young adults. Aneurysms may coexist with other types of IVM, most often with brain AVM. The patient can experience various symptoms and signs at presentation. The natural history of vascular malformations depends on lesion type, location, size, and overall hemodynamics. Digital subtraction angiography remains the gold standard, able to exquisitely delineate the location and number of feeding vessels and the pattern of drainage. On angiography, AVM appears as a tightly packed mass of enlarged feeding arteries that supply a central nidus. One or more dilated veins drain the nidus and abnormal opacification of veins occurs in the arterial phase represents shunting. Therefore we report the imaging features of intracranial vascular malformations to increase our awareness of its diagnosis and treatment. The lecture was attended by 100 participants from various colleges across the country.

Feb 24, 2021

Workshop on Organizing Skills

Chettinad School of Law organized a Workshop on Organizing Skills on 24.02.2021. The Workshop saw the active participation of the students of Chettinad School of Law. The Workshop started with a welcome address by Dr. Shyamtanu Pal, Associate Professor at Chettinad School of Law on the introduction and basis of organizing an event. Then, Dr. Renu Girotra,Assistant Professor at Chettinad School of Law explained about various types of events and about planning the activities for each event based on inter or intra institute for easy execution. Then, the workshop proceeded with the speech of Dr. Chandrika Mehta, Assistant Professor at Chettinad School of Law on the Co-Ordination among the organizers and gave a brief on conducting and organizing a Cultural event and Infrastructure of conducting a competition for an event like Floor Managing, Welcoming the Judges, Time Keeping, Scoring t etc., Then Dr. Ruchi Sinha, Assistant Professor (HOD i/c) of Chettinad School of Law gave a brief about Intra and Inter Moot. She also gave a brief about the preparation of Moot Memorial. She also gave a speech on how to organize and conduct a Moot Court Competition at a National Level. Thus, all the distinguished speakers gave an insight of How an event should be Well-Organized in which the participants got benefited.

Feb 24, 2021

CME -PAIN MEDICINE

The Department of Anesthesiology had organized a CME -Pain Medicine on 23.02.2021. There were 2 sessions of e-lectures which was followed by an interactive Q/A session. The speakers of the event were Dr. Senthilkumar Raju, Director and Consultant in pain medicine, Atlas pain care, and Dr. N. Deepak Kumar, Consultant Anesthesiologist and Pain physician, Sahasraa pain and spine center. The CME was attended by postgraduate students and faculties from the Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Orthopedics. A total of 78 participants attended the CME. Dr. Senthilkumar discussed in detail low back pain- causes, diagnosis, and treatment modalities available to treat low back pain. Dr. Deepak Kumar discussed musculoskeletal disorders namely fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, etc. The sessions were chaired by faculty from the Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Selvam, Dr. Subramaniam, Dr. Sathik Babu, and Dr. Thirumal. The CME helped the participants in understanding concepts and enhancing the understanding of low back pain and musculoskeletal skeletal disorders.

Feb 23, 2021

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 2021

FUTURE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Faculty of allied health sciences, CARE commemorated conducted National Science Day on the theme ‘Future of Science Technology and Innovation’ from 23.02.2021 to 26.02.2021. Guest lectures, workshops, and competitions were the events organized during the science day celebration. The competitions held were scientific quizzes, bio-connections, drawing/painting, elocution, essay writing, and Debate. The inauguration event of the celebration was started with a special address by our Honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr.T. Balasubramanian, CARE, and the chief guest Dr. R. Venkatesan, Scientist-G from National Institute of Ocean Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, India. Dr. R. Venketesan encouraged the students to brief the latest innovation and contribution of the Ministry of Earth Sciences in Science and technology. A total of 250 participants enrolled in competitions and prizes were distributed to the winners. The guest lecture was attended by 480 participants.

Feb 23, 2021

Lecture on Biomedical waste Management & Workshop on Infection Control Practices

Department of Microbiology, CHRI, organized five days event- workshop on Infection control practices from 22.02.2021 to 26.02.2021 for Nursing staffs, CRRI’s, Medical & AHS students, paramedical staffs and Housekeeping personnel. The hand hygiene awareness program was a part of this workshop, a lecture on hand hygiene awareness was held. The participants have been asked to demonstrate the various steps listed in the handwashing protocol. An elaborate guest lecture on Biomedical Waste Management was delivered by Dr. A.V.M. Balaji, Senior Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Stanley Medical College and state nodal officer for Infection control, Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu on 25.02.2021. The lecture was attended by faculty, postgraduates, Nursing staff, and housekeeping supervisors. A total of 400 participants attended the workshop.

Feb 22, 2021

Community awareness camp

An awareness camp was organized and conducted by the School of Physiotherapy, CARE in collaboration with the Department of Community medicine, CHRI on 20.02.2021. The camp was conducted in the Perungudi area of Chennai. The camp was carried out to create awareness about physiotherapy as one of the treatment modalities for musculoskeletal problems. There was a total of 48 patients who had medical problems such as osteoarthritis knee, frozen shoulder, and neck spasms. Exercises specific to various health conditions were being taught to the patients. They were made aware of other therapies available such as wax therapy, ultrasound therapy, inferential therapy. Many doubts and queries of the camp attendees were addressed.

Feb 20, 2021

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

As February 20^th is considered as World Day of Social Justice, Chettinad School Law commemorated the day at lecture hall-6 and demo hall-17 of our Institution. The welcome address was given by Ms. Ruchi Sinha, HOD, Chettinad School of Law. There were two sessions- oratorical competition and guest lecture and the event was attended by 70 participants. In the forenoon session, an oratorical competition was held on the topic of ‘Call for Social Justice on Digital Economy’. Students from other schools took part in the competition. This competition was judged by Dr. Ruckmani, HOD, Dept of Pharmacology, and Dr. Vijay Shree, HOD, Dept of Pathology of CHRI. An interactive session was held in which students expressed their views on the topic of Call for Social Justice on Digital Economy. In the later part, the Guest lecture was delivered by Ms. Vinati Tahilianey, Advocate and Tax Consultant, Gandhidham, Gujarat Tolani Vidhyapeeth Campus. The welcome address was given by Dr, Chandrika Mehta, Assistant Professor Chettinad School of Law. Later two videos were shown to the students to sensitize them on world Day of Social Justice. Students were enlightened through the views and ideologies which she said. Students expressed their views and as a representation from students, Mr. Deepak Thiruvarutchelven, a Student of Chettinad School of Law gave a speech. Dr. Shyamtanu Pal, Associate Professor of Chettinad School of Law delivered a vote of thanks.

Feb 20, 2021

HIPPOCRATIC OATH TAKING CEREMONY

Hippocratic oath taking ceremony was observed on 19/02/2021 at Lecture Hall-3 of Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI) for MBBS students batch 2015-2016. A total of 154 MBBS students who completed the course on 18/02/2021 participated and took the Hipporactic oath.Dean Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam, Vice principal Dr. Arun Kumar and Dr. A. Prabakar, Professor, Department of Surgery addressed the gathering. Head and faculty members of all departments had participated in the ceremony. Meritorious students who are prize winners of medal exams conducted by various departments were congratulated by the Dean. Vice principal wished the students to achieve greater heights and excel in the career.

Feb 19, 2021

International Mother Language Day

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute commemorated the International Mother Language Day on 19.02.2021. The event comprised of a Guest lecture and a language translation competition for the students of all the constituent colleges of CARE. The Online Guest lecture was on the topic ‘தாய் மொழியும் தமிழ் மொழியும்’ delivered by Dr.Arasendiran, Retired Professor of Tamil, Madras Christian College. The event was presided by the Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Dean, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. Around 150 participants attended the program. The lecture was followed by a group competition on a translation of selected English words. There was active participation by the medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, architecture, and law college students in the competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners. The students expressed that the program was much useful and the competition was interesting.

Feb 19, 2021

WORKSHOP ON FISSURES AND FORAMINA- SURGICAL ANATOMY OF ORBIT AND SKULL BASE

The eye is an extension of the central nervous system with intricate connections between cranial fossa and sinuses. Beyond cataract and refractive errors there are a plethora of disorders that affect the eye and the surrounding appendages. A workshop on Fissures and Foramina - Surgical Anatomy of Orbit and Skull base was organized by the Department of Ophthalmology on 18/02/2021 to get practice and hands-on experience about the relationship of orbit with paranasal sinuses and cranial fossa. The speakers of the workshop were Prof.Dr.Stephen Sudhakar, Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Prof.Dr.S.Rajasekaran, Head, Department of ENT and Prof. Dr.V.G.Ramesh, Head, Department of Neurosurgery, CHRI. The workshop was attended by the faculty and postgraduates of the Department of Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery. Orbital anatomy and surgical landmarks for clinical interpretation were discussed by Prof. Dr. Stephen Sudhakar, this was followed by a discussion of surgical anatomy of Fissures and foramina on the inner and outer aspect of the skull base by Prof.Dr.S.Rajasekaran, Prof.Dr.V.G. Ramesh, demonstrated various approaches used for lesions of the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossa. This was followed by an interactive session between residents, faculties, and the experts. Around 30 participants attended the workshop.

Feb 18, 2021

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UNITED NATIONS with an aim to promote women and girls in science. This day insists on promotion of opportunity and equal access, participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support to young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences conducted a virtual interactive session with Mrs.Sruthi Babu, Founder & CEO, Dhanvantri Biomedical Private Limited who spoke on diversity in scientific research and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council. She brought in fresh perspectives and encouraged students to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant development needs. Competitions were conducted following the lecture in which students from different schools of CARE participated and were awarded prizes. This Day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology sectors. Their participation should be strengthened.

Feb 11, 2021

SEMINAR ON ENDOMETRIOSIS

A seminar was organized by Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CHRI on 11/2/2021 via zoom platform (online). The moderator of the seminar was Dr.K. Vijayalakshmi, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The speakers of the seminar were Dr. K.Vijayalakshmi, Dr. S.Nandhini, Dr.S.Geetha lakshmi and Dr.Rizwana. The topics discussed were etiology, sites of endometriosis, types, classification and clinical presentation, investigations, management, and differential diagnosis. Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment were also discussed upon. The participants were the faculties and postgraduates from the departments of OBG & General surgery and undergraduate students. There were about 255 participants. It was followed by a case scenario-based discussion where many of the attendees interacted and discussed.

Feb 11, 2021

National Deworming Day - General Surgery

National Deworming Day was observed by the Department of General Surgery, CHRI on 10-2-2021. A public awareness speech and interactive session were organised by the Department,CHRI at 10.00 a.m.The postgraduates enacted a roleplay emphasising the importance of deworming, to educate the patients.The program was attended by faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate students, patients and children. An awareness program was organized at Rural Health Centre, Poonjeri at 11.00 a.m. Around 60 people attended the event and it was a grand success.

Speaker:

Guest lectures Two guest lectures were organised through virtual mode from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.The topics were on ‘Intestinal Helminthiasis’ delivered by Dr Yadla Kavitha MD, Associate Professor, Microbiology from Vinayaka Mission Medical College, Karaikal and ‘Surgical Aspects of Intestinal Parasites delivered by Dr Rajesh Kumar, Professor of General Surgery from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore. The need for deworming was emphasised and the surgical complications of intestinal parasites were discussed.'

Feb 10, 2021

National Deworming Day - OBG

Department Of OBG, CHRI has commemorated National deworming day on 10/2/2021.This day is observed to reduce the morbidity due to soil related helminthetic infection among adults and children. The event conducted included health awareness talk to the patients at OBG outpatient department and interactive sessions with the women. The awareness event started with introductory talk by Head of the Department Dr. Anuradha. Health awareness talk was given by Dr. Jennifer Britto, Assistant Professor. She discussed on burden of the disease, mode of infection, symptoms and preventive measures with display of charts. Subsequently, effects of the disease on pregnant women was elaborated by Prof Dr. Vijayalakshmi. This was followed by interactive session with the patients in which many queries of patients were addressed. Subsequently, health talk was given to patients of CFCH and patients’ queries were addressed. Dr. Jennifer addressed to one of the query raised by the patient by explaining the importance of taking deworming tablet during pregnancy in second and third trimester

Feb 10, 2021

National Deworming Day - Paediatric

National Deworming Day was celebrated on 10th February 2021 by the Department of Paediatrics. It involved active participation of all faculty, post graduate and under graduate students of CRRI, staff nuses, parents and children. Audio visual presentations were given on worm infestations by Dr.Avinash and Dr.Harinie (Post Graduates). Roleplay was enacted by (Visali and Vishnu Karthika). All the queries from the audience on worm infestations were responded by CRRI. In addition, demonstration of charts was done by CRRI to emphasize the importance of deworming. This was followed by an interactive session with parents. The programme ended with distribution of free deworming medicines to all children between 1-18 years of age.

Feb 10, 2021

Continuous Pharmacy Education

Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized a guest lecture on “Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Pharmaceuticals” from 1.30 PM to 3.00PM on 8th Feb, 2021. The resource person for the program was Mr. Dhas Prakash, M.Pharm, ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor, Assistant Manager Quality Assurance, Adcock Ingram Ltd, Bangalore. He gave an overview of different aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices being adopted in manufacturing pharma industries. He also highlighted the importance of knowing the regulatory requirements of different countries in terms of manufacturing aspects. The session was highly beneficial to the first and second year students of B.Pharm.

Feb 08, 2021

Awareness Against Female Genital Mutilation- Symposium

6^th Feb 2021 was commemorated by the UN for Awareness Against Female Genital Mutilation. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology conducted a half-day symposium for creating awareness against female genital mutilation and sexual offences on women and children. The symposium was attended by doctors, nurses, students and other hospital staff. A total of 200 people attended the symposium. Prof. Dr. Anuradha, Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. Dr.Priya enlisted the various types of sexual offences and the prevalence. Dr.Sherin presented a detailed discussion on the examination of a victim (eg.Rape). This event was to be very useful for practicing doctors and gynecologists from the point of view of medical and forensic areas. Dr.Sabari Sreedhar, Head, Department of Psychiatry elucidated extensively on psychological aspects of sexual offences in women and children. Dr.Preethi enlightened the audience on the various laws and prominent offences and crimes related to female genital mutation that took place in our country. Finally Dr.Nawaz Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine gave a succint account of the medico legal aspects of sexual offences. The program was well appreciated by the audience on a positive note and the need of educating from childhood to prevent such brutality in our community was insisted. Dr. Shery acted as the moderator of the event.

Feb 06, 2021

BOOK EXHIBITION - 2021

Central Library organized a book exhibition on 05/02/2021 & 06/02/2021 for first year MBBS students. The purpose of this book exhibition was to introduce and familiarize the students with the titles, authors and latest edition available in a particular subject/topic. More than 5000 books were displayed in exhibition which covers various text and reference books of Anatomy, Physiology and biochemistry as recommended by the concerned department faculty and HOD’s.

Feb 05, 2021

International Street Children’s Day

Guest lecture for CARE affiliated colleges in commemoration of International Street Children Day on “Voice of Voiceless” utilizing the Zoom platform was conducted by the Chettinad College of Nursing in coordination with Mental Health Nursing Department on 05.02.2021 at 10-11am. The resource person for the above program was Ms.Shanthi Hopper, Senior Manager, Advocacy & Programmatic Campaign, World Vision India. The sessions focused on Street children and the problems faced by the children, forms of child abuse & child protection act, rights of children were added on to the session.

Feb 05, 2021

A joint initiative collaborative clinical study between the CSP, CARE and JOGO

A joint initiative collaborative clinical study between the CSP, CARE and JOGO Biofeedback Clinic started with the opening ceremony in the Presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. Balasubramanian, CARE and .Chief Guest Mr. Shyam Sunder, Clinical Head/ Director, JOGO healthcare Private limited. School of Physiotherapy, CARE has started attracting students and researchers within a short span of its establishment. In its quest of bringing happiness in the faces of ailing patient, it has ventured into fruitful collaborations with industry and institutes. This joint venture aims to explore the efficacy of JOGO, a digital therapeutics for Orthopedic, neurological and OBG rehabilitation.

Feb 04, 2021

Rosai-Dorfman disease - A rare case presentation

Rosai-Dorfman disease- A rare case presentation

The following rare case is presented to Imaging studies to Department of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. The incidence of the disease is 1 in 2,00000 mostly prevalent in the United States. A total of 650 cases have been reported since its first description in1969.

Rosai-Dorfman disease also known as Sinus histocyctosis with massive lymphadenopathy is a rare non-neoplastic disease. It is pseudolymphomatous benign disorder and patients usually present with fever, painless bilateral cervical lymphadaenopathy, elevated ESR, leukocytosis with neutrophilia and hypergammaglobulinemia. A 49 year old south Indian female was admitted in our Chettinad Academy of Research and Education with chief complaints of severe headacahe , nasal stuffiness and painless cervical lymphadaenopathy. WBCs, CRP and ESR were elevated 15K/microl,60mg/L and 83mm/h respectively. Her serum uric acid level was also elevated. Because of headache with no history of trauma Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)(GE 1.5T) with contrast was recommended for further evaluation.

Imaging Finding:

T2 hypointense homogenously enhancing lesion with sellar and suprasellar involvement measuring 20mm (CC)x 17 mm(TS) x 5mm (AP) noted causing indentation on optic chiasm which is pushed superiorly (figure 1) No significant expansion of sella.

Enhancing T2 hypointensities were noted in bilateral cavernous sinus encasing internal carotid arteries which were contiguous with and inseparable from the lesion (figure2)

Enlarged parapharyngeal and cervical nodes are noted in visualised region(figure 3)

Nodular enhancement is noted in paramedian aspect( figure 4)

Excisional biopsy of right cervical lymph node:

The histopathology report showed attenuated infiltration of lymphoplasmocytic cells and histiocytosis of varying sizes and foci of emperiolesis within the cellular borders of large, pale histiocytic cells.

On immunohistochemistry there was diffuse expression of S-100 protein by larger histiocyte cellsand all cells were negative for cytokeratin AE1/AE3 and CD1a.

The diagnosis of Rosai-Dorfman disease(RDD) was given based on pathology report.

As this disease generally resolves spontaneously, the patient was treated conservatively with steroids.

Feb 02, 2021

CHET-SURGICON

The department of General surgery had conducted CHETSURGICON 2021 on 27 , 28 and 29 of January 2021 involving the Faculty and postgraduates of various medical colleges of Tamil Nadu. The conference was conducted in both virtual mode and with in person attendance of faculty and postgraduates following all safety protocols. Various faculty Lectures, clinical case discussions and quiz were conducted on these three days. This post graduate teaching program focused on interactive sessions to understand better about 24 clinical problems through lectures, clinical demonstration and guest lectures by experts. Intercollegiate quiz competition was held.Academic profiency awards were presented.There was about 345 registration. This conference gives 6 credit hours awarded by Tamilnadu Medical Council.

Jan 27, 2021

Debate competition with the theme of "Are Girl Child Empowered in India"

We conducted debate competition with the theme of "Are Girl Child Empowered in India" and Poetry Competition with the theme of "Importance of Girls Education" and varying Students from our Constituent Colleges/ Schools of CARE participated and created awareness about the importance of Girl Child and their role in our society. Dr. Priyadharshini, Professor/ HOD, Department of Microbiology, CHRI and Dr. Lakshmi, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are our invited Judges to moderate the above competition with their added guest notes about the National Girl Child Day Celebration.

Jan 21, 2021

Pain clinic

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education took another novel initiative in inaugurating a specialty clinic -‘Pain And Spine Clinic’ at the Department of Anesthesiology on 18.01.2021 at OPD No.6 in A block of Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. This pain and spine clinic was started to treat patients with chronic pain and improve their quality of life by developing a comprehensive clinical model to effectively evaluate and treat all areas of pain impacting patients.

Health conditions treated are

Low back pain and spine problems such as Disc prolapse/ herniation

Degenerated disc

Facet joint arthropathy

Sacroiliac joint arthropathy

Coccydynia

Neck pain due to Cervical spondylosis

Cervical disc prolapse

Shoulder pain due to Periarthritis shoulder

Neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia

Myofascial syndrome

CRPS

Abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis

Joint pains

Cancer pain

Management of the diseases with pharmacological treatment, Physical therapies such as stretch and strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, ultrasonogram therapy, etc. were undertaken. Interventional Pain Management procedures are also being performed with image-guided fluoroscopy and /or ultrasound.

Jan 18, 2021

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Govt Of India hosted by Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE.

Participants : 250As

a part of Social Entrepreneurship Cell of the Higher Education Institution, MGNCRE conducted an online workshop for motivating and promoting Swachhta and Social Entrepreneurship through preparation of ‘Social Enterprise Business Plans’ at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. In this regard, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE has conducted an online workshop for one-hour for the students with knowledge sharing including aspects of encouraging Social Entrepreneurship. The online workshop was in hybrid model with zoom participants as well as live streaming was done. The organizers were Dr. Priyadharshini S, Professor and HOD, Department of Microbiology, CHRI and Coordinator, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE and Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS, PO and UBA Coordinator, CARE. There were 200 students and 50 faculties who attended the workshop. The workshop was very much encouraging for the students to become self-dependent by starting small business.

Jan 07, 2021

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Organized a one day outreached activities

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Organized a one day outreached activities on 06/01/2021 (Wednesday) for the MPT students to visit the JOGO Biofeedback Clinic, Chennai and the students have benefited and gained their clinical knowledge on applying the biofeedback devices for varying patients in Physiotherapy Management. They have also learned about the multi-disciplinary approach and advanced intervention methods for handling the outcome of patient.

Jan 06, 2021