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Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore
Mangalore, Jun 16: 'Transcme 2013', a CME on Blood Banking, organized by the Department of Pathology, Father Muller Medical College Kankanady in association with Indian Society of Transfusion Medicine was inaugurated on Saturday June 15, in the Decennial Memorial hall.
The CME was inaugurated by Dr Sitalakshmi, professor and head of clinical pathology, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore along with other dignitaries on the dais, Fr Patrick Rodrigues, director, FMCI, Fr Denis D’Sa, administrator, FMCI, Fr Richard Coelho, administrator, FMMCH, Dr B Sanjeev Rai, chief of Medical Services, Dr J P Alva Dean, FMMC, Dr Hilda Fernandes, organizing chairperson and Dr Kirana Pailoor, organizing secretary.
In her address, Dr Sitalakshmi said that "several colleges in the country are offering transfusion courses. Modern developments in the field of medicine have helped in bringing out lots of positive changes in the field. The beauty of transfusion is that it is the only subject that has a lot to do with the Medical and Surgical fields."
Dr J P Alva said that this topic chosen for the CME is indeed the best and the highly useful in the medical field. He further urged the participants and the faculty, to make the best use it.
Fr Patrick Rodrigues said that this is a useful CME for every medical professional like Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, to know more about the topic and get more of information with regards to the subject.
"Blood is something that is very necessary at times of danger and emergency; hence lots of people have to come up to donate blood, so as to save many lives. The youth have been doing a lot with regards to blood donations and with a view to spread awareness and informations, various websites have been created as well," he said.
Fr Dennis D’Sa handed over the prizes to the achievers of the Red Cross Society. Dr Hilda welcomed and Dr Kirana proposed the vote of thanks.
Doctors, faculty, resource persons and students from different parts of the country were present.