The department of paediatrics, RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital celebrated ‘World Prematurity day’ to raise awareness about prematurity burden, their health issues and the ways to take care of preterm babies. Programme started with watering the tender plants, symbolizing nurturing growth. The event was presided by Dr. Praveen Medical Superintendent, Dr. Adarsh E, HOD & Professor, Paediatric department. And all the staff, Post graduates, interns and undergraduate students of paediatric department participated in the awareness program.
All preterm babies who are taken care at NICU, RRMCH and their parents enthusiastically participated in the programme.
Preterm health issues, benefits of KMC and breast feeding were highlighted in the programme.
Diabetes screening camp was organized on the occasion of World Diabetes Day at Chunchanakuppe RHTC on 16th November 2022. This year’s theme was “Education to protect tomorrow.”
The programme was conducted by Dept.of Community Medicine in association with Dept. of General Medicine, RRMCH. The event was attended by Dr Shashikala M, Head of the Dept, Dept. of Community Medicine, Dr. Vidusha K Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Dr Siddanth Doddamane, Senior Resident, Dept. of General Medicine, Dr Kushal R, Post Graduate student, Dept. of General Medicine and Chunchanakuppe staff.
• The Programme started at around10:30 am.
• The beneficiaries were screened for Diabetes using Random Blood Sugar testing. Additionally, they also underwent Blood Pressure checking. Those who required further investigations and management were referred to Dept. of General Medicine, RRMCH.
• A total of 38 beneficiaries participated.
• Health education on importance of periodic screening, taking regular treatment and follow-up for Diabetes and Hypertension was explained by interns and staff.
• The session concluded successfully by 3 pm followed by refreshments.
Refreshments and transport arrangement were made by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital is celebrating the “Kannada Rajyothsava” on 26th Nov 2022 at Kadamba Hall.
Ms. Sapthami Gowda – Kannada Film Actress is the Chief Guest for this program. She is the heroin of the running movie ‘KANTARA’.
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital Celebrated “Kannada Rajyostava – Kalaa Siri” on 26th Nov 2022, Saturday at Kadamba Auditorium.
All the Kannada enthusiasts actively took part in the Kannada Rajyotsava program. The Management and dignitaries were present on the occasion. Welcoming the dignitaries, Dean, RRMCH, Dr. Sathyamurthy, said that RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital has been celebrating Kannada Rajyothsava every year on any circumstance and this was our 10th year celebration.
Dr. A. C. Shanmugham, Founder Chancellor – RRMCH and the Chief Guest – Dr. S. Sachidananda – former Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Science, the Guest of Honor – Prof. Doddarangegowda – Famous Poet and cinema lyricist, special Guests Ms. Sapthami Gowda, running ‘Kantara’ Kannada movie Heroin actress and also Shri A Manjunath – Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Magadi graced the occasion.
Various Dances, Group songs, Solo songs, Mona acting showcased the varied talents.
All Doctors, Students and staff enthusiastically took part in the program. The Program concluded with lunch.
The management and the staff of RajaRajeswari medical college congratulate Dr Amit Jain, Professor in Department of Surgery, RRMCH for setting a new world record in BIR 2022 proving his academic excellence in medical literature.
Dr Amit Jain is credited to have designed and developed highest number of original eponymous teaching tools with sub variants in the field of Diabetic foot surgery single-handedly and this is highest by a doctor in a single field in medical literature.
Dr Amit Jain already has many previous world records in diabetic foot. He is one of the first who laid down the principle and practice of diabetic foot and is the original founder and father of modern diabetic foot surgery as per published literature and has also set an Indian record of being the youngest doctor to be bestowed upon this title at age of 39 years for his original innovative works in diabetic foot.
With this 4th world record to his credit, we would like to congratulate Dr Amit Jain for his phenomenal dedicated focused work and pray God for many more laurels for his hard work.
Department of Pediatrics celebrated Children’s day on 14.11.2022.
The celebration began with a prayer service by the staff Nurse followed by various cultural programs, where Children were given the Opportunity to exhibit their talent. Not just the children, our doctors too took active part in the cultural Programs and Various Games. The Programs included informative plays, Enactment, songs and dances.
A tribute was paid to the Indian’s 1st Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. A small speech was given about him to enlighten children about his role and achievements.
Dr. Adarsh, Prof and HOD – Department of Pediatrics, RRMCH, gave a warm welcome to the staffs and the kids. The program included Cake cutting denoting the children’s day, skit and dance performance by the kids. Sports games were also organized for children.
Dr. Adarsh concluded the program with a vote of thanks for making the Children’s Day a grand success.
New & Auspicious Beginning 2022-23
Starting the college life can cause much anxiety in the hearts of new students because of a lot of unknowns – “What should my major be? Will I make friends? How will I find all of my classes? Whom do I ask if I have a question? How a medical college is different from any other school?” and many more.
New student orientation program is designed to guide students in answering all their queries. Prior to the beginning of actual classes, students are given an overview of the complete realm of the University/College life, from academics, rules & regulations to social activities etc during the program referred to as the orientation.
RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital’s objectives for the orientation program:
1) Introducing students to college life.
2) Acclimatize students to their new surroundings and members of the community.
3) Providing a mutual platform for the Students and the University stake holders to build an effective eco system.
The Orientation Program for the new MBBS students (2022-2023 batch) of RajaRajeswari Medical College was held on 14th Nov 2022 with an overwhelming participation from the students, their parents, dignitaries, and faculty members, who all graced the occasion with their enthused presence. A Pooja and Homa were conducted marking the auspicious beginning.
Next there was a brief description of the institute and a presentation on Student Mentorship Program of RRMCH. They were acquainted with the opportunities they will be receiving under the Student Mentorship Program and all the support and guidance that they will be getting from the team. Then the students were given an introduction regarding the academics, disciplines and environment at the institute, the facilities and infrastructure of college, hostels, mess and the food. Librarian explained the details about the vast resources and knowledge repository available at the library. The program came to conclusion with a delightful food served to the new students and their wards also.
It is great to inform all that Dr. ANAGHA. M. V, Assistant professor and pain specialist in Department of Anesthesiology, RRMCH was invited as “Expert Speaker for Workshop and conference on Pain Management” at Father Muller Medical College and Hospital conducted on October 30, 2022. He also performed live demonstration of pain procedures in operation theatre relayed to auditorium with over 150 delegates in attendance from all over Karnataka.
