Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 4: The department of Endocrinology, Father Muller Medical College (FMMC), in association with the Mangalore Endocrine & Diabetes Society (MEDS) organized a CME 'Thyroid and Women’s Health Update' on May 29 at the Decennial Memorial Hall, Father Muller Medical College to commemorate two important health associated days ‘The World Thyroid Day’ and ‘International Day of Action for Women’s health’.
The CME had attracted advance registrations from more than 230 doctors and students out of which around 150 had attended physically. Medical professional belonging to various fields including Physicians, Obstetricians, Surgeons, Pathologists and Radiologists attended the CME and took part in active scientific deliberations. Important topics of public health relevance in the field of Thyroidology and Women’s-health Endocrinology were discussed by experts who came from various institutions in India including CMC Ludhiana, St John’s Bengaluru and Apollo Hospitals Chennai. Experts from institutes in Mangalore including faculty from FMMC, KMC Mangaluru, KSHEMA and AJIMS gave lectures on different topics. Discussion of difficult cases by post graduates with experts was the highlight in the ‘Meet the professor session’. Students from various institutions participated enthusiastically in Quiz competition and won prize money of Rs 15,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 for the first, second and third places respectively.
The director of Father Muller Institutions, Fr Richard Alloysius Coelho presided over the inaugural function and blessed the CME. Dr Ganesh H K, president of the Mangalore Endocrine & Diabetes Society welcomed the gathering. Dr Latha Sharma, retired professor and senior Gynecologist of Mangaluru was the chief guest who formally inaugurated the CME by lighting the traditional lamp. Dr Antony Sylvan D’Souza, the dean of Father Muller medical college felicitated the guests. Dr Vasanthi Shetty, retired professor and senior Gynecologist of Mangaluru handed over the prize money to the winners of the quiz. Fr Ajith Menezes, administrator of Father Muller Medical College was the backbone in planning and organization of this academic event.