Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program on World Voice Day
The Department of ENT–HNS commemorated World Voice Day on 15th April 2026 by organizing a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program centered on the theme “Caring for Our Voices.” The primary objective of the CME was to raise awareness about the importance of vocal health and the prevention of voice disorders.
The program was conducted in the esteemed presence of senior administrators. Our Chairman, Dr. A.C. Shanmugam, and President, Dr. A.C.S. Arun Kumar, were acknowledged in absentia. The inauguration ceremony was attended by CEO Sri Seetharam, Dean Dr. B. Sathyamurthy, Principal Dr. Basavaraj Bhandare, and Dr. Sahajanand.
Held at Kadamba Hall, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, postgraduate students, interns, and allied health professionals, including participants from other institutions. The CME featured a series of informative and engaging sessions delivered by invited experts and departmental faculty.
The program commenced with an inaugural address by Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, Professor and Head of the Department of ENT, who emphasized the significance of World Voice Day and the increasing relevance of voice care in today’s professional and social landscape. This was followed by a brief address from Dean Dr. B. Sathyamurthy, who highlighted the impact of voice disorders on quality of life, particularly among professional voice users. He stressed the importance of early recognition, timely intervention, and the need for greater public awareness regarding vocal health. Special emphasis was placed on early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of voice disorders, especially among teachers, singers, public speakers, and healthcare professionals.
The academic sessions were enriched by expert talks from distinguished guest speakers. Dr. Dinesh S., Senior Laryngologist from Rudrappa’s Hospital, delivered an insightful lecture on professional voice, focusing on the challenges faced by individuals who depend heavily on their voice in their professions.
Dr. Krishnamurthy N., Senior Laryngologist, followed with an in-depth discussion on phonomicrosurgery and the management of benign laryngeal lesions, highlighting the importance of precision and optimal voice outcomes.
Dr. Akshay Kudpaje, Senior Consultant in the Department of Head and Neck Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Hebbal, presented on surgical approaches to laryngeal malignancies, offering valuable insights into contemporary oncological practices.
Dr. Sanjay Subbaiah, Consultant Neurolaryngologist, shared his expertise on the management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis, covering both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives.
Mrs. Savitha Shastry, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist, delivered a comprehensive session on voice assessment, emphasizing the importance of both objective and perceptual evaluation in clinical practice.
Interactive sessions and case discussions further enhanced the program, fostering active participation and facilitating meaningful knowledge exchange among attendees. The event also served as a platform to sensitize healthcare professionals about the importance of timely referral and appropriate intervention for patients presenting with voice disorders.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all speakers, organizers, and participants for their valuable contributions to the success of the event.
Overall, the World Voice Day celebration was an informative and impactful initiative that reinforced the department’s commitment to promoting vocal health and spreading awareness about voice care within the community
