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Graduation Day Ceremony

Graduation Day Ceremony is a time to celebrate
accomplishments while planning for the future. Our first
batch of Medical students became full -fledged doctors by
completing their one year CRRI programme. A colourful
function was held on 7th January 2016 at a specially built
Auditorium in our campus.

SNIMS NEWS JANUARY 2016

Republic Day Celebrations

Graduation Day Ceremony
Academic Activities
Social Activities
Campus News
Health Events
SNIMS Celebrates Republic day.

India celebrated its 67th Republic Day. Indians show

their Dignity and Respect to the National Flag of India
that get unfurled on this very day.(Continued ..Page 3)

The dignitaries constituted Minister, Vice

Chancellor, Panchayath authorities, All GCT members and
their family members, Distinguished Doctors, Faculty
members, staff, the 2009 Batch Doctors & their family
members & all medical students.

Mr.M.G.Pushpakaran, President, GCT presided

over the function and Our Principal Prof .Dr. M.J.John.
delivered the welcome note

Mr.M.G.Pushpakaran in his Presidential address detailed

the sweat, hard work & support of people in India and
abroad in the evolution of SNIMS.
Prof.Dr.M.K.C.Nair, Vice-Chancellor of KUHS
delivered his Inaugural address.

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The importance of Medical Education was

emphasized by him, quoting the Nelson Mandalas words
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can
use to change the world. The representatives of parents of
the graduating doctors were honoured by gifting floral
Bouquets.
Dr.Aslam.K.Ahmed, President, Interns' Association
toasted the reply speech. The Famous Cine Actor,
Mr.Kunchakko Boban inaugurated the Cultural
Programme.

The Certificates , Mementoes & Medals to all the

97 Graduating Doctors of 2009 Batch were distributed by
Prof.Dr.M.K.C.Nair, Vice-Chancellor of KUHS,
Dr.V.P.Gangadharan, Renowned Oncologist & Prof.Dr.
K.R.Rajappan, President Emeritus, GCT .

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Dr.V . P. G a n g a d h a r a n delivered the key n o t e
address and Prof.Dr.K.R.Rajappan congratulated the
young doctors.

Mr.Ibrahimkunju, Honourable Minister for Public

Wo r k s ; A d v. T. A . Vi j a y a n , M a n a g e r o f
Institution,Dr.Sedhu.P.A, former Manager of Institution &
Mr.Francis, President, Kunnukara Panchayat felicitated.

Our Finance Controller, Mr.E.A.Subramanian

sung on the Greatness of Gurudeva a song which was
composed
by him . Mr.N.Muraleedhara Panicker,
Secretary, GCT expressed vote of thanks.

This colourful ceremony came to a closure by

lighting and flowing Lanterns into the sky.
Academic Activities.
Parents-Teachers Students days
SNIMS organised Parents-Teachers-Students
interactive sessions from 18th to 20th January 2016.
During these days, there were discussion on student
related matters, thereby motivating & solving many issues
of the students .
Orientation programme
Orientation programme for 2010 Additional Batch
Interns. On 4th January, a programme on orientation was
conducted at Lecture Hall 3. Our Principal Prof.Dr.
M.J.John welcomed the gathering. Vice Principals,
Medical Superintendent, PTA President, HODs of
Departments of Surgery,Medicine,OBG, Ortho,
Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, CRRI Coordinator
gave their valuable guidance on how to become basic
Doctors .Prof.Dr.Raju Antony, Vice Principal expressed
vote of thanks. DrSasidharan of Department of General
Medicine spoke on 'Art of Record writing'.
This was followed by an active discussion on Hospital
acquired infections and management by Prof. Dr. Sulekha
HOD & Dr. Rekha of Department of Microbiology.
Thursday Academics.
14-1-2016: on Left Testicular Mass-An Unusual
case. By Prof. Dr. Anand Kulkarni.HOD&Prof of
Anatomy. Chaired by Prof.Dr. Satish .G.Prabhu, Vice
Principal&HOD, Department of Surgery.

21-1-16:on Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Dr.Vivek.T.Minacherry.Assistant Professor & Chair
person Prof.Dr.Madhavi Ramachandran, HOD Dept of
Anaesthesiology & Vice-principal

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Research Publication
Impaired fasting glucose and associated
Anthropometry among students of a Medical College in
Coastal Kerala ,India published in Journal of Krishna
Institute of Medical Sciences University (JKIMSU) OctDec 2015,Vol 4,Issue 4,P74-81.by Saritha.S.Vargese,
Teenue.M.Joseph, Harsha.C.H, Philip Mathew, Raju
Antony.
National Symposium on Antibiotic Stewardship and
Infection control & Prevention.
.
On 23-01-2016, a symposium was held at Crown
Plaza Hotel, Kochi. Organized byGovt of Kerala.
Dr.K.Sasidharan, Dept of
General Medicine,
Dr.P.Gopalakrishnan & Dr
Krishnan Nair, Dept of
Community Medicine
represented SNIMS at this
National Symposium..

Social activities
Medical camps
On 3/1/2016 at SNDP Hall,
Thekkupuram, SNIMS jointly with Thekkumpuram South
Dwellers' Forum &Prathyaasha Palliative Care, Paravur
arranged the Camp. Mr A.M.Ismail, President,
Chendhamangal Gram Panchayat. Inaugurated the camp.
Prof.Dr Raju Antony, Vice Principal, SNIMS discussed
and interacted with the audience on the various preventive
and curative aspects of Cancer.

Doctors, Interns & staff from Department of

Community Medicine, SNIMS participated in the camp.
Mini Executive Check up for 50 persons was done at a
subsidised rate .and free checkup for 176 l patients
Awareness class
On 3-1-2016 In connection with the New Year
celebrations, Prof Dr Raju Antony, Vice Principal &HOD,
Department of Community Medicine, SNIMS led an
Awareness Class on Cancer & Life style Diseases at the
meeting of Convent Road Resident's Association,
Paravur.Mr.V.D.Satheesan, M.L.A. inaugurated the
programme.On 16-01-2016 & 30-1-2016. SNIMS jointly
with Red Cross arranged classes on First Aid to about 250
JRC Cadets each at Little Heart High School &SNV
Sanskrit High School, Nanthiattukunnam, Paravur.
Adv.V.D.Satheesan, Hon.M.L.A. Inaugurated the
programme.Dr Krishnan Nair, Asst. Prof.Dept. of
Community Medicine, SNIMS led the session. It was part
of one day camps for Junior Red Cross Cadets studying in
8th standard at various schools of N.Paravur Thaluk.
On29-1-2016 SNIMS jointly with NSS unit of St.Thomas
Higher Secondary School arranged an awareness class on
Organ Transplantation as part of the organ transplantation
campaign.

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50 students of 11th std and 6 teachers attended

the session. Dr. KrishnanNair, Assistant Professor,
Department of Community Medicine, SNIMS led the
session. At the end of the class the audience took a pledge
that they will actively participate in the Awareness
Campaign & will donate their Organ

Campus news
SNIMS Teams received 3rd position in recent
KUHS Zonal Table Tennis Championship & is Runners up
in Zonal Badminton Championship.
Congratulations
Mr.Rohith R Menon of 2013 Batch is selected to KUHS
General Council Board representing students of all Private
Medical Colleges.
Continued from page 1....SNIMS family
observed the Day by hoisting our national flag by
Ms.Ashima .R.Chandran, the 2 nd Rank holder in the
2nd MBBS examination 2015 of KUHS. Principal
Prof.Dr. M.J.John was the chief guest of the Day.
Mr.E.A.Subramanian, Finance Controller, Prof Dr Raju
Antony, Vice Principal & HOD, Department of
Community Medicine ,Prof. Dr. K.R. Mohanan, Medical
Superintendent, Prof.Dr. Ambikabhai. P.G., HOD, Dept
of OBG, Prof. Dr. Anand Kulkarni.HOD of Dept of
Anatomy, Dr.K. Sasidharan , Department of General
Medicine, Mr.Chandra Babu P.K., Senior PRO, Mr. Afsal
Ummer, Student's Union Chairman and representatives
from different
sections/units spoke
on this
occasion.
The celebration
was colourful with
Bands music, March
past & sweets
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SNIMS participates in Accident Prevention Activities

SNIMS fixed a reflecting mirror opposite our main
gate .This important venture is being appreciated by all.
SNIMS news congratulates the authorities for this.

Accident prone Main Road in front of SNIMS- with Mirror fitted

by SNIMS, for visibility of speedy vehicles in the main road

Health Event in January

World Leprosy Day -on the 31st January.
Leprosy is an infectious disease of the skin and
nerves which, if not diagnosed and treated quickly, can
result in debilitating disabilities. The effects of leprosy are
exacerbated by the stigma surrounding the disease.
World Leprosy Day takes place on the last Sunday
in January. This year it was on the 31st January. The day
aims to raise awareness of the disease. It was chosen by
French humanitarian Raoul Follereau in 1953 to coincide
with the anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi's death on
30thJanuary 1948.Everyday nearly 600 more people are
diagnosed and start treatment for leprosy. In 2014 alone
213,899 people were diagnosed and it is estimated that
millions go undiagnosed. The fact that children are still
being diagnosed with leprosy shows that the disease is still
being transmitted.
In 2014, over 14% of new leprosy cases were
children in Bihar state.

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Today when leprosy is curable, the age old stigma

attached to it has not been cured. Early detection of leprosy
is the key to prevent long term complications. Therefore,
there is a need to educate and inform people about leprosy
for them to seek medical help at the earliest and also reduce
stigma and discrimination. It is also essential for people
affected by leprosy to know their rights and claim their
rightful place in the society.
Forth coming events in the month of February 2016.
Sate Task Force Meeting on RNTCP -February
2nd. Dr.Ann Mary, Asst.Prof. Dept of Community
Medicine &Dr.Hemalatha, Asst.Prof., Dept of
Pulmonology are representing SNIMS at this event to be
held at Sree Gokulam Medical College,
Vamanapuram,Thiruvananthapuram .
World Cancer Day 2016 - on February 4th.
SNIMS is participating in the World Cancer Day
Functions with awareness class at Kunnukara Panchayath.

On World Cancer Day, we have an opportunity to

collectively examine cancer control strategies to identify
winning formulas that will accelerate progress.

For your Kind Attention !!!

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related to Academics,hospital activities,sports, cultural activities, social
activities, news relating to individual excellence & guest editorials to

Rally organised to create awareness in Bihar State.

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