The Department of Community Medicine, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), organized a Health Awareness Program on Malaria at the Rural Health and Training Centre (RHTC), Chunchankuppe on the occasion of World Malaria Day, observed on 22nd May 2025.
The program was coordinated and conducted by Dr. Harsha Gowda, Assistant Professor and In-charge of RHTC Chunchankuppe, with the active participation and support of the interns posted at the center. Dr. Shashikala Manjunatha, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, presided over the event.
The program was a resounding success, with enthusiastic participation from the local community. The residents of Chunchankuppe benefited greatly from the awareness activities, which focused on malaria prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies. This initiative reaffirmed the department’s commitment to public health education and community outreach in line with national efforts to combat malaria.
Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) Workshop was conducted from 13/5/2025 to 15/05/2025. Each day it started at 9:00 AM and concluded at 5:00 PM.
A three-day workshop on the Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) was conducted at the Medical Education Unit Room, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. The workshop was organized by the Medical Education Unit of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital and coordinated by the NMC Regional/Nodal Centre at St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru.
A total of 30 participants, divided into five groups, actively participated in the sessions over the course of the workshop. The sessions were facilitated by the Resource Faculty of the Medical Education Unit, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital. The sessions included a mix of interactive lectures, group activities, and discussions, which fostered active engagement and collaborative learning. Dr. Soumya Umesh, from St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, attended as an observer and provided valuable feedback and suggestions throughout the workshop.
To maintain engagement and avoid monotony, small fun activities were conducted between sessions. An online pre-test was administered prior to the start of the workshop and a post-test was conducted at its conclusion to assess the effectiveness of the program and measure learning outcomes.
The workshop concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, marking the successful completion of the program.
The weekly clinical update by the department of Neuro Surgery will be held in Kadamba Hall on 24th May 2025 at 9:30 am. All HOD’s & Faculty members, PG’s are requested to attend the same without fail.
Topic : “An Interesting case of trigeminal nerve Schwannoma”
Speaker : Dr.Vivekanandan. G – Senior Resident
Moderator : Dr. Sabyasachi Basu – Associate Professor
CME Report: Medico-Legal Aspects in ENT
Date: 16th May 2025
Venue: Demo Room, Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on the topic “Medico-Legal Aspects in ENT” was conducted on 16th May 2025 at the Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital. The session was held in the Demo Room from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The session was delivered by Dr. Rupali Patil Jain, an eminent medico-legal consultant with a diverse academic background, including MBBS, DORL, DPAA, LL.B, PGDHHM, and PGDMLS. Her multidisciplinary expertise enriched the session and offered a holistic perspective on medico-legal issues relevant to ENT practice.
The session was graced by the presence of Dr. T.M. Nagaraj, Head of the Department of ENT-HNS; Dr. Praveen Kumar, Medical Superintendent; along with faculty members and postgraduate students.
Dr. Rupali Patil Jain provided an in-depth exploration of the medico-legal responsibilities faced by ENT practitioners. She emphasized the significance of comprehensive pre-operative consent, meticulous documentation, and ethical patient communication. Through illustrative, real-life case discussions, she highlighted common medico-legal pitfalls and provided practical strategies to avoid them.
The session was interactive, insightful, and highly engaging, fostering active participation from attendees. It not only increased awareness of legal safeguards but also reinforced the importance of ethical medical practice.
This CME was especially beneficial for postgraduate students, equipping them with vital legal knowledge and practical tools necessary for a safe, ethical, and successful career in ENT.
On the occasion of World Hand hygiene day 2025 & International Nurses Day- 2025, the department of Microbiology had organized program in Kadamba hall on 17/05/2025 from 10:30-01:00pm.The theme of this year is:“ It might be gloved It’s always hard hygiene”.
The Programme was done as follows:
10.30- 11.00am Start with Tea and Introduction
11.00- 11.30 am Hand Hygiene Surgeons Perspective
11.30- 12.00 pm Important of Hand Hygiene by Raman & weil
12.00- 1.00 pm Activity on Hand Hygiene & International Nurses Day
Organizing team: Dr. Archana Rao, Dr. Archana BR. (Microbiology Dept staff)
Anchoring of the programme: Dr. Archana B R , Professor Microbiology
Introduction and Importance of World Hand hygiene day 2025 by Dr. Lakshminarayana S A Hand Hygiene Surgeons Perspective talk given by Dr. Dinesh Rajendran Associate Professor, Dept. of ENT.Hand Hygiene activity by Raman & weil – Quiz, posters, one word answer competition conducted by Mr. Channabasappa & team. Winners awarded prize and certificate.The programme was ended by vote of thanks by Dr. Aarti P Katare, Assistant professor , Microbiology.
The programme was attended by honorable guests: MS, Dean, principle (Academics), NABH incharge, NABH co-ordinator, Nursing staff, Nursing superintendent , Students(Medical ). The event was a grand success.
Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year across the globe to make people aware and educate them about the harmful effects of tobacco on health which causes cardiovascular diseases, cancer, tooth decay, staining of teeth etc.
International Museum Day is observed on 18 May every year to raise awareness about the museum and its role in society. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) created International Museum Day in 1977. The organisation suggested a proper theme every year which may include globalisation, bridging cultural gaps and care for the environment.
