Author: Dr. KM Cherian Institute Of Medical Sciences

Dr. Cicija Kalloopparamban - Consultant Reproductive Medicine, participated in the panel discussion of FERTILITY UPDATE organized by IFS Kerala Chapter in association with COGS held in Ernakulam.

On World Infection Prevention Week, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Quiz competition and Poster competition on 18th October 2024. Over 25 staff members from nursing, housekeeping, laboratories and various departments participated in the competition. Prizes were distributed by Dr. Pooja Ragunath (Consultant Microbiologist, KMC Hospital), Shri Binoy S. (Sr. Manager, HR), Mr. Anand P. S. (Manager, Quality Assurance) and Smt. Sony Sabu (Deputy Nursing Superintendent). The event was graced by the presence of Shri Seby Poulose (COO, KMC Hospital) along with doctors and staff from various departments. Quiz competition winners: 1st Prize Mr. Rishnu K Ms.…

The Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Anti-Drug Awareness Class at Metropolitan Higher Secondary School, Puthencavu, Alappuzha. Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) led the awareness sessions.

ATPP Training (Accident Treatment Programme with Public Support) for Pathanamthitta Police Department (2nd Batch) at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur on 17th October 2024. The function was presided by Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil. The training sessions were led by Dr. Arun Raj S. L (Consultant Emergency Medicine), Dr. Rajeev. R (Consultant Neurosurgeon) and Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist). Over 50 policemen from Pathanamthitta dist. participated in the training session.

The Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Anti-Drug Awareness Class at St. Mary’s Knanaya Church, Velloothuruthy, Puthupally. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Shri. Ashish Samuel (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) led the awareness sessions. The function was graced by the presence of Vicar Fr. Nobin, Shri. (Sunday School Headmaster) and Shri. Jijan (Jubilee Convenor).  

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at Devaswom Board Higher Secondary School, Thakazhy, Alappuzha. Shri. Ashish Samuel (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. The function was presided by the school faculty, Smt. Asha.

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur, organized ATPP (Accident Treatment Program with Public Support) training for the Kerala Police at the District Police Training Centre, Kollam. The function was inaugurated by Smt. Chaitra Teresa John IPS (District Police Chief, Kollam) and was graced by the presence of Shri Jeeji N (Addl. Dy. Commissioner, Kollam) and Shri A. Prateep Kumar (ACP, Special Branch, Kollam). The ATPP sessions were led by Dr. Arun Raj S. L (Consultant Emergency Medicine, KMC Hospital), Dr. Rajeev R. (Consultant Neurosurgeon, KMC Hospital) and Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital).

Dr. Deena Thomas (Consultant Neonatologist) and Dr. Rony Joseph (Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician) chaired sessions and Dr. Arun Thomas (Consultant Neonatologist) participated in the panel discussion, at the 13th Annual Conference of the Pediatric IAP Dermatology Chapter, organized by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kerala (IAP Kerala), on 29th September 2024 at Changanacherry.

On World Heart Day, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized an Awareness Session. Dr. Jibi Zacharia (Cardiology) has led the session. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon) along with doctors from various departments and staff at KMC Hospital.

Dr. Murali Appukuttan, Consultant HPB, Gastro-Onco and Transplant Surgeon, chaired the session on 'Scores and Prediction Models in the Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma' at the International Liver Cancer Course 2024 (ILCC 2024), held at the Grand Hotel, New Delhi, on 28th & 29th September 2024.

"Cystic Neoplasms of Pancreas" – Scientific session by Dr. Arunkumar A, Consultant Gastrosurgeon, at the academic meeting of Gut Club, Kottayam, on 27th September 2024.

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the CPR training and awareness class at IHRD Engineering College, Chengannur, in association with the IHRD Engineering College and the Inner Wheel Club, Chengannur. Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Dr. Rakhi K. R. (Consultant Cardiac Anesthetist & Intensivist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) led the awareness sessions. The function was felicitated by Smt. Rajeswari Sukumaran (President, Inner Wheel Club) and Smt. Sara Koshi (Vice President, Inner Wheel Club).