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Dr. Naveen S., Medical Director, Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute (#SCMCH), Channapatna and Medical Advisor, RajaRajeswari Medical College (RRMCH), Bengaluru
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Dr. Shashi Kumar H.C., Professor, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital (#RRDCH), Bengaluru
have been elected as Senate Members of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)! đ
This prestigious accomplishment not only reflects their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence but also positions them as key contributors to the governance and strategic decision-making of RGUHS, the apex body overseeing healthcare education across Karnataka.
As Senate Members, they will play a vital role in shaping policies, enhancing academic standards, and advancing the future of healthcare education in Karnataka. Additionally, Their insights and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen the legacy of SCMCH&RI, RRMCH and RRDCH as institutions of excellence.
On the occasion of
âInternational Infection Prevention weekâ and
âWorld Antimicrobial awareness week â 2024â, the Department of Microbiology, RRMCH (HICC) had organized a CME on 5th December 2024 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm at College Auditorium (Kadamba Hall).
The theme for this program was
â Moving the needle on Infection preventionâ (IIPW) âEducate, Advocate and Act nowâ (WAAW)
The topics covered and the speakers for those topics were as follows:
– Antimicrobial stewardship by Dr. Srikrishna Y
â Activity on IPC (Kahoot quiz) by Dr. Archana B R
â Moving the needle on Infection prevention by Dr. Lakshminarayana S A
â Felicitation of IPC tourch bearers
â Activity on AMSP by Dr. Archana Rao K
The program was followed by a skit (IPC practices) and fashion show (BMW) by 2nd MBBS students. The program concluded with a vote of thanks and refreshments to the participants.
On the occasion of
âWorld Premature Dayâ the department of Pediatrics celebrated the day with the theme being
âAccess to quality care everywhereâ at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, lead by Dr. Adarsh .E – HOD and Central IAP EB member and coordinated by DR. Sahana, Dr. Venktesmurty and Dr. Surabhi. The inauguration of the event was done by watering the plant followed by an awareness talk by our beloved HOD Dr. Adarsh E . Dietician, lactation counselors were informative in their speech. Experience was shared by parents of our NICU graduates. Program was attended by pediatricians, obstetricians, Postgraduates students, Interns & Undergraduates students. There was Cake cutting was done on the occasion.
A health education program to observe
World Diabetes Day was conducted in
K. R. Halli, RHTC on 30th November 2024. The topic for health education was this yearâs theme i.e. âBreaking Barriers, Bridging Gapsâ. Beneficiaries included elderly residing in K. R. Halli. The program was conducted by Department of Community Medicine, RRMCH in association with Rotary Cantonment Organization. The event was organized under the guidance of Dr.Shashikala Manjunatha, HOD, and Department of Community Medicine by Dr.Aishwarya S. (Assosiate Professor cum I/C, RHTC, Dept. of Community Medicine) and staff of RHTC.
The Program started at 11:00 am.Health education on Diabetes was explainedwith the skit and posters by Interns. Post Graduate students actively participated though out the program and the Health Education session concluded successfully by 12:30 pm. A total of 30 beneficiaries participated. Refreshments were arranged by Rotary Cantonment Organization. Transport was arranged by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
World Diabetes Day was observed on
14th November 2024. Ahealtheducation program on Diabetes Mellitus on occasion of World Diabetes Daywas conducted at
CHUNCHANAGUPPEon 19thand 20thNOVEMBER 2024. The beneficiaries were people of Chunchanaguppe area and people visiting Rural Health and Training Centre, RRMCH. The programme was conducted by Dept.of Community Medicine in and was organized by Dr. Shashikala Manjunatha (Head of Department), Dr.Harsha Gowda J K. (Assistant Professor and I/C Chunchanaguppe, RHTC) and interns of the department of Community medicine along with.
- ⢠On 19/11/2024, people visiting RHTC were invited to gather together and health education on Diabetes was given to them at the Centre.
- ⢠On 20/11/2024, field campaign was done. Interns visited major public places, public gatherings and few houses and educated people about Diabetes.
- ⢠Health education materials like placards, charts were prepared and displayed while giving health education speech.
- ⢠The risk factors, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and measures to prevent and control of Diabetes were explained to people.
- ⢠Doubts of the beneficiaries were addressed.
- ⢠The event was completed successfully.
Date:
1st November 2024
Karnataka Formation Day is celebrated as
âRajyothsavaâ day. This celebration marks the birth of Karnataka state, on 1st November 1956 by way of merger of Kannada speaking regions of South India. Karnataka Rajyothsava is a public holiday. RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital also celebrated âKannada Rajyothsavaâ on this day by hosting the Karnataka flag in the Campus and distributing sweets to all.
Date:
26th October 2024
Time:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue:
Kadamba Hall.
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital held a White Coat Ceremony for all newly admitted students. The event was organized by the Department of Physiology and presided over by Dean Dr. Sathyamurthy B., Principal Dr. Naveen, Vice Principal Dr. Basavraj Bhandare, Medical Superintendent Dr. Praveen Kumar, and other dignitaries.
The Honourable Chief Guest, Dr. G. S. Venkatesh, Registrar at MS Ramaiah University of Allied Sciences, graced the occasion. The ceremony was inaugurated by HOD of Physiology, Dr. Jamuna, followed by an address from the Dean, who emphasized the significance of the white coat as a symbol of purity. He expounded on the responsibilities that students assume as they don the coat and the respect owed to the medical profession.
During a ceremonial moment, all dignitaries felicitated the Chief Guest. Dr. G. S. Venkatesh then took to the stage to address the gathering, captivating students with his experiences in medical college and the wonderful years that lie ahead of them. He encouraged students to build good rapport with their seniors and highlighted the importance of a traditional diagnostic approach: listening, conducting physical examinations, performing diagnostic tests, and arriving at the best explanation for illnesses.
Following the Chief Guest’s speech, students who participated in and won the Poster Competition on AI in Healthcare were presented with awards. The students were ceremonially assisted by faculty in donning their white coats, followed by an oath-taking ceremony.
Kudos to the Department of Physiology for organizing a successful ceremony, and congratulations to the new medical students as they embark on this important phase of their lives!
We are proud to share with all that Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, recently attended
ILLUMINATE 2024 â A National Conference on Innovations and Translational Research, funded by SERB, Government of India. The conference was held on
22nd and 23rd October 2024 at ACS Medical College and Hospital, organized by
AMRI, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar presented in both the paper and posteâš3000 cash prize, certificate, andr categories, titled
“Cost-Effective Innovation: Custom Tissue Adhesive in CSF Leak Repairs in ENT Surgeries,” and was awarded
1st place in the paper presentation, received
cash prize of âš5000, a certificate, and a medal. Additionally, secured
2nd place in the poster presentation, along with a medal. This recognition marks a prestigious achievement among peers in the fields of innovation and research.
We convey with regret the sad demise of
Srimathi Rukmani Ammal – Mother of our Chairperson & Mother-in-law of Honorable Chancellor on 04th October 2024. The management, faculty and nonteaching staff of Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore, express their sincere condolences to the family.
Date:
30th September 2024
Place:
UHTC Channasandra.
The event was led by Dr. Shashikala Manjunatha, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, RRMCH focusing on raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health with help of banner and other health educational materials. Dr. Manasa A.R (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine) along with postgraduate students Dr. P. Sri Harshitha and Dr. Nitish Kumar Dhal, participated in the campain around the area. Undergraduate (MBBS) and paramedical students also took part, and the staff from UHTC played an active role in coordinating the program. RRMCH provided refreshments and transportation, contributing to the successful conclusion of the event.
