World Thyroid Day 2025
To mark World Thyroid Day 2025, the Departments of General Medicine and Endocrinology at RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH) organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on May 28, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Kadamba Hall in the college premises.
The event began with high tea and saw enthusiastic participation from over 100 medical professionals, including the Dean, Principal, Heads of Departments, faculty members, and residents from across disciplines.
The session was inaugurated by Dr. Sameechi, a second-year medical resident, who delivered a warm welcome address and introduced the theme of the day:
“Thyroid Disease and Artificial Intelligence.”
Her speech highlighted the global importance of thyroid awareness and the evolving role of technology in diagnosis and management.
The academic session was chaired by:
Dr. Krishna M.V., Professor and Head of the Department of General Medicine
Dr. Mohan K. Rao, Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology
Guest Lectures and Highlights
The CME featured insightful presentations by esteemed faculty members:
Dr. Padmalatha N., Associate Professor of Anatomy
Topic: Applied Anatomy and Embryology of the Thyroid Gland
Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, Associate Professor of ENT & HNS
Topic: Recent Advances in the Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules
Dr. Shruthi, Assistant Professor of Endocrinology
Topic: A Rare Case of Congenital Thyroxine Binding Globulin Deficiency
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by a networking lunch for all attendees.
The CME was widely appreciated for its informative content, interdisciplinary collaboration, and relevance to current medical trends. RRMCH remains committed to fostering continuous learning and awareness through such impactful academic initiatives.
