Author: Dr. KM Cherian Institute Of Medical Sciences

The first patient under ECHS (Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) was gladly received by our Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Madhu Paulose Chandy, at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur.

Inauguration of Hospital Day Celebration and Chairman's Birthday – Fiesta 2024 at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, by Shri Alex Varghese, IAS (District Collector, Alappuzha), on 20th September 2024. The event was graced by the benedictory speech of Very Rev. Nathaniel Remban (Superior, Mar Kuriakose Ashram, Mylapra) and presided over by the Managing Director, Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarthil. Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent and Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon), Shri Seby Poulose (Chief Operating Officer) along with several doctors and staff, attended the function and the cultural programs that followed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaoff5BwpSM

Shri. Jiji Thomson, former Chief Secretary of Kerala, graced the Onam celebration as the esteemed Chief Guest.

The Association of Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG) bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to the world-renowned Oncologist and the Advisory Board Chairman of the Oncology Centre at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. M. V. Pillai during the 45th annual meeting at San Diego, USA.

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at Sree Narayana Vidyapeedtom, Kotta, 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 principal, Shri. Sahadevan P.  

Dr. Cicija Kalloopparamban, Consultant Reproductive Medicine, participated in the panel discussion at 8th Annual Conference of Kerala Chapter of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) held in Trivandrum on 7th & 8th September 2024.

Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organised - "Lung Cancer Symposium" on 3rd September 2024. The scientific sessions were led by Dr. Luie Fernandus (Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, UK), Dr. Mathew Patteril (Consultant Anaesthesiologist, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, UK), Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, KMC Hospital), Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre at KMC Hospital), Dr. Rakhi K. R (Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist & Intensivist, KMC Hospital), Dr. Winnie Elizabeth Jose (Consultant Respiratory Medicine, KMC…

Dr. John Thomas, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, chaired a session on ‘Soft Tissue Sarcoma’ at Spectre 2024 on 1st September, organized by the Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla.

“Is Intraoperative Electrocorticography (ECoG) for LEATs More Useful in Children? (IO-ECoG Trial)” – Scientific session by Dr. Sreenath P. R., Consultant Neurosurgeon, at Chitra Neurosurgery Update 2024 on 31st Aug & 1st Sep, organized by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at St. Thomas High School, Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. The function was presided by the school principal, Smt. Asha Varghese.

Prof. Dr. Vinod Menon (Consultant Bariatric & Upper Gastro-intestinal Surgeon [Robotic & Laparoscopic], University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK; Immediate Past President & Chair of Trustees – British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society [BOMSS]; Honorary Clinical Professor, University of Warwick) visited Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur on 22nd Aug 2024 for the discussion on Comprehensive Specialist Weight and Diabetes Management Service. The panel discussion was enriched by the presence of Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon), Dr. Murali Appukuttan (Consultant HPB, Gastro-Onco and Transplant Surgeon), Dr. Farish Shamsudeen (Consultant…

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chengannur. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Shri. Ashish Samuel (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. Inauguration was done by the Smt. Preethi. R(Principal, Chinmaya Vidyalaya) and the function was presided by the Shri C. Ashok (School Manager).