Select Departments
Overview
“It takes a village to raise a child” goes the saying. It takes dedicated team to treat one, bearing this in mind; our department has a fully fledged faculty and the required infrastructure to run the department seamlessly.
The Peadiatrics Department is functioning since March 2005 and has been achieving milestone after milestone.
There are 3 Pediatrics wards, NICU and PICU. All the units are well equipped with instruments and medical and paramedical staff for round the clock monitoring. In addition specialty clinics are conducted every day, to cater to children with long term illness. We constantly strive to provide quality care and ensure patient satisfaction.
Vision
- To create clinicians, competent in dealing with major health problems of children through excellence in teaching and innovative scientific research.
Mission
- To create clinicians, competent in dealing with major health problems of children through excellence in teaching and innovative scientific research.
- Provision of evidence based, high standard preventive, therapeutic and curative health services and improvement of the same through accreditations.
- To develop a centre of excellence in providing high quality intensive care for critically sick neonate and pediatric patients.
- To promote research by training and supporting academic investigators and translate these innovative approaches to optimize health outcomes in children.
Program Specific Outcomes
UG – Department of Paediatrics
Generic outcome
To acquire adequate knowledge and appropriate skills for optimally dealing with major health problems of children and to ensure their optimal growth and development.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-UG
- Ability to assess and promote optimal growth, development and nutrition of children and adolescents and identify deviations from normal
- Ability to recognize and provide emergency and routine ambulatory and first level referral unit care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents and refer as may be appropriate
- Ability to recognize children with special needs and refer appropriately
- Ability to participate in National programs related to child health and in conformation with the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy
- To instill professionalism by developing communication, leadership skills, ethical and moral values
- To develop lifelong learning behavior by acquiring and updating existing knowledge and skills regularly for continuous professional development
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-PG
The objectives of MD Course in Paediatrics are to produce a competent pediatrician who:
- Recognizes the health needs of infants, children and adolescents and carries out professional obligations in keeping with principles of the National Health Policy and professional ethics.
- Has acquired the competencies pertaining to Paediatrics that are required to be practiced in the community and at all levels of health system.
- Has acquired skills in effectively communicating with the child, family and the community.
- Is aware of contemporary advances and developments in medical sciences as related to child health.
- Is oriented to principles of research methodology.
- Has acquired skills in educating medical and paramedical professionals.
- Ability to recognize children with special needs and to collaborate with other departments for their better outcome.
- Has developed knowledge in recognizing actually ill child and provide them emergency care.
- Ability to perform procedures as indicated for children of all ages in the primary care setting.
Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)
- PEO1-Acquires competencies relevant to all aspects of Pediatrics that are essential to function as a clinical expert in providing holistic health care from newborn to adolescence for the community at all levels.
- PEO2-Performs responsibilities of the provision of clinical care in keeping with the principles of National Health Policy in a professional and ethical manner
- PEO3-Acquires skills in effectively communicating not only with the health team but also with the child, family, and the community
- PEO4-Is oriented to principles of research methodology, enabling critical appreciation of published scientific evidence and keeping oneself up to date and disseminate scientific advances in Paediatrics and medico-legal aspects of practice
- PEO5-Acquires skills and understanding of dealing with health team members, enabling system-based practice.
Faculty List
| S.No. | Faculty Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Dr. T.Bharath Kumar |
Professor and Head |
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2 |
Dr. Arul Kumaran. A |
Professor |
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3 |
Dr. Kanimozhi. T |
Professor |
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4 |
Dr. Preethi. T |
Professor |
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5 |
Dr. Pradeep. S |
Associate Professor |
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6 |
Dr. Harpreet Singh |
Associate Professor |
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7 |
Dr. A Manikanteswara Reddy |
Associate Professor |
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8 |
Dr. Hemanth Mogili |
Associate Professor |
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9 |
Dr. Saranya |
Associate Professor |
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10 |
Dr. Ezhil Nilavan |
Assistant Professor |
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11 |
Dr. Madhusudana Reddy Dasi |
Assistant Professor |
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12 |
Dr. Nirbheek Sharma |
Assistant Professor |
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13 |
Dr. Peruru Latheesh Kumar |
Assistant Professor |
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14 |
Dr. Karthick Sankar |
Assistant Professor |
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15 |
Dr. Kurvari Gourav |
Assistant Professor |
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16 |
Dr. Swantharia. J |
Assistant Professor |
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17 |
Dr. John Emmanuel. S |
Assistant Professor |
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18 |
Dr. Shanmugam. S |
Assistant Professor |
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19 |
Dr. Jeevitha. S |
Senior Resident |
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20 |
Dr. Keerthana. S |
Senior Resident |
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21 |
Dr. Jai Kumar. K |
Senior Resident |
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22 |
Dr. Aishwarya. T |
Senior Resident |
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23 |
Dr. Ilanthirayan |
Senior Resident |
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24 |
Dr. Janaki. S |
Senior Resident |
Facilities
Laboratory
Each Pediatric ward is supported by a side laboratory where basic blood, urine and stools investigations are carried out.
The department has got a Museum in the Clinical Department of the Hospital. Pictures depicting children with signs of important diseases, deficiencies etc. are displayed.
The Departmental Library is well equipped with 172 books on Pediatrics and related subjects. There is a Central library with varieties of books related to Pediatrics and its sub specialties. A number of Regional, National and International journals of Pediatrics are also available in the Central Library of the Medical College.
The Out Patient Department (numbered 39) is in the ‘E’ wing of the ground Floor of the Hospital. It has adequate space for Reception and Registration of our Patients, a cubicle for special clinics, four cubicles for consultation and a separate cubicle for the admitting Unit Chief. In addition there is a treatment room, a demonstration room for Medical Students and a Record room. There is a separate breastfeeding room for nursing mothers.
The number of Out Patients attending the OPD will be in the range of 175-180 per day and around 15 children are admitted for In Patient Care every day.
There are four Pediatric wards for four units. The I Pediatric Unit is located at the “F” wing of the III floor of the hospital capable of accommodating 30 children. The II, III and IV Pediatric Units are housed in the ‘G” wing of the III floor of the hospital, each capable of accommodating 30 child patients. Each Pediatric unit is functioning under one Professor of Pediatrics and a minimum of 2 qualified Assistant professors. On an average, 70 child patients are given inpatient treatment at any given time by the three Pediatric Units. A qualified Pediatrician is on 24 hrs duty on rotation to attend to emergencies as well as resuscitation of babies born of interventional deliveries like Caesarean section.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Very seriously ill children are looked after in a Pediatric Intensive Care ward. There are 20 such beds with all supporting facilities like Ventilators, Multipara monitors, Central oxygen supply, Central suction, CPAP machines, along with a stock of life saving drugs.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Our NICU has 20 beds and caters to both inborn and outborn neonates. It has a outborn unit, Level 2 unit and level 3 unit. There is a separate room for giving Kangaroo Mother care and breastfeeding. It is equipped with warmers, phototherapy units, ventilators, HFNC, CPAP machines and portable x-ray unit, ultrasound and 2D echo machines. High risk procedures requiring skill, such as exchange transfusions, surfactant administration, and central line insertions are being done regularly.
Both the PICU and NICU are supported by Clinical Laboratories round the clock for doing emergency investigations and Radiology department for emergency X-ray, CT and MRI.
Postnatal Ward (PNW)
There are 30 beds in postnatal ward. It is supervised and treated by our Pediatric Assistant Professors along with Postgraduates and here the newborn babies are screened for jaundice and sepsis. Screening for Congenital hypothyroidism, Sp02 screening for critical congenital heart diseases, Hearing screening using OAE is done for all neonates before discharge. Regular lactation counselling is given for all postnatal mothers by social worker.
Regular health talks are given to postnatal mothers and to their relatives adding to the comprehensive care of newborns.
Operation Theatre
Pediatric surgical problems are attended by a qualified Pediatric Surgeon of our hospital. There are facilities for Pediatric Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy etc.
Research Laboratory
A Research Laboratory has been established in the Clinical Department in the II Floor of the Hospital with adequate infrastructure.
Instruments Available
PICU
| S.No | Name of the Equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paediatric Ventilator(NELCOR) |
| 2 | Multipara Monitor |
| 3 | Pulse Oximeter |
| 4 | Defibrillator |
| 5 | Syringe Pump |
| 6 | Infusion pump |
| 7 | Adult Ambu bag |
| 8 | Pediatric Ambu bag |
| 9 | Adult laryngoscope |
| 10 | Pediatric laryngoscope |
| 11 | Nebulizer |
| 12 | Central Oxygen supply |
| 13 | Vaccum suction wall mounted |
| 14 | Digital Weighing Scale |
| 15 | Newborn Weighing Scale |
| 16 | B type Oxygen cylinder |
| 17 | Pneumotic BP apparatus |
| 18 | Glucometer |
| 19 | Crash cart |
| 20 | Xray Lobby |
| 21 | Diagnostic set s- LP set |
| 22 | Cut down set |
| 23 | ICD tray |
| 24 | Electrical suction apparatus |
| 25 | ECG machine |
| 26 | Ophthalmoscope |
| 27 | Otoscope |
| 28 | HFNC |
NICU
| S.No | Name of the Equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Neonatal Ventilator(Maquet) |
| 2 | CPAP |
| 3 | Multi Para Monitor |
| 4 | Pulse Oximeter |
| 5 | Oxygen blender |
| 6 | T-piece Resuscitator |
| 7 | Defibrillator |
| 8 | Transcutaneous bilirubinometer |
| 9 | Radiant Warmer |
| 10 | Phototherapy unit -double |
| 11 | Phototherapy unit -single |
| 12 | Infusion pump |
| 13 | Syringe pump |
| 14 | Crash cart |
| 15 | Electrical Suction apparatus single |
| 16 | Central Oxygen supply |
| 17 | Vaccum suction wall mounted |
| 18 | Glucometer |
| 19 | Laryngoscope |
| 20 | Neonatal Ambu bag |
| 21 | Pediatrics Ambu bag |
| 22 | B type Oxygen cylinder |
| 23 | Needle destroyer |
| 24 | Digital weighing scale |
| 25 | Infant weighing scale |
| 26 | Otoscope |
| 27 | Ophthalmoscope |
| 28 | Diagnostic set s- LP set, Cut down set, Exchange tranfusion set, Dressing tray |
| 29 | Xray view box |
| 30 | Xray machine |
Special Clinics
A number of Special clinics are run in the department on specified days.
| Day | Name of the Clinics | Time |
| Mondays | Neurology Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Tuesdays | Well Baby clinic/Immunization Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Tuesdays | Endocrinology Clinic-Alternate I & III | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Tuesdays | Hematology Clinic/Thalassemia Clinic-Alternate II & IV | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Tuesdays | Nutrition Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Wednesdays | Pulmonology Clinic/Gastroenterology Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Thursdays | High Risk Newborn clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Fridays | Cardiology Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Fridays | Child Guidance clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
| Saturdays | Nephrology clinic | 9.00a.m to 1.00p.m |
| Daily | Diarrhoea Clinic | 9.00a.m to 4.00p.m |
Each Special Clinic is functioning under a qualified Pediatrician, supported by other Specialists wherever applicable like Dietician, Urologist, Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist etc.
A qualified Pediatrician visits the Urban and Rural Health Centers run by SMVMCH on Fridays at Thiruvennainallur.
A qualified Pediatrician in turn attends Health Camps conducted under Chief Ministers extended Health Scheme.
Academics
Undergraduate
Goals
The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in Pediatrics is for them to acquire adequate knowledge and appropriate skills for optimally dealing with major health problems of children and to ensure their optimal growth and development.
Objectives-Knowledge & Skills
- Diagnose and appropriately treat common pediatric and neonatal illnesses.
- Describe the common pediatric disorders and emergencies in terms of epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, rational therapy and rehabilitation.
- Identify pediatric and neonatal illnesses and problems that require secondary and tertiary care and refer them appropriately.
- Advise and interpret relevant investigations.
- Counsel and guide patient’s parents and relatives regarding the illness, the appropriate care, the possible complications and the prognosis.
- Provide emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation to newborns and children.
Clinical and Theory Postings
Theory Postings
The Theory postings are as scheduled as follows:
| Batch | Month | Day |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | February – July | Every Monday |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | July – December | Every Monday and Every Tuesday |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | March – July | 1st, 3rd& 5th Monday and All Saturday |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | July to November | All Fridays |
Clinical postings
| Batch | Weeks |
| Phase 2 | 2 Weeks Posting + 2 weeks posting |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | 4 Weeks Posting |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | 2 Weeks Posting + 2 Weeks Posting |
Integration
Training and Learning Methods
Lectures, Small group discussions, Seminars, Tutorials, Quiz, Debates, Problem Based Learning, Videography, Integrated teachings, modular teaching and e-modules are some of the teaching methods of UG students. They are also encouraged to participate in various health programs conducted by the department.
Plan of Examination
Internship training (CRRI)
Postgraduates
The goals of MD course in Paediatrics are directed towards developing a competent pediatrician who:
(i) Appreciates and recognizes the health needs of infants, children and adolescents and carries out professional obligations in keeping with principles of National Health Policy and professional ethics;
(ii) Has acquired the clinical competencies pertaining to delivery of appropriate, cost effective, quality pediatric health care- preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative- activities that are required to be practiced in the community and at all levels of health care system;
(iii) Has acquired skills in effectively communicating with the child, family and the community;
(iv) Has acquired teaching and training skills in educating medical and paramedical professionals
(v) Appreciates the need and keeps updating the knowledge and skills pertaining to contemporary advances and developments in medical sciences as related to child health;
(vi) Has developed scientific temper and is oriented to principles of research methodology and clinical epidemiology. Objectives
- Appreciate and recognize the key importance of maternal and child health in the context of the health priority of the country
- Practice Pediatric health care delivery services in keeping with the principles of professional ethics
- Identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of child and adolescent health, and institute diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and promotive measures to provide holistic care to children
- Appreciate the importance of growth and development as the very foundation of Paediatrics and help each child realize her/his optimal growth and development potential
- Demonstrate adequate level of proficiency and competency in basic clinical skills, e.g. taking clinical history, conducting thorough clinical physical examination including assessment of physical growth and neuro developmental and behavioural development and in arriving at the most likely or possible clinical diagnosis, in identifying precipitating or predisposing factors; high risk and low risk groups and good and bad prognostic factors
- Plan and perform relevant, cost-effective investigative and therapeutic procedures in confirming the possible diagnosis and excluding the other differential diagnosis;159
- Develop analytical skills in the interpretation of important diagnostic, imaging and laboratory results
- Diagnose illness in children based on the analysis of history, physical examination and investigative work up
- Plan and deliver comprehensive treatment for illness in children using principles of rational drug therapy and Evidence Based Medical principles
- Plan and advise measures for the prevention of childhood diseases and disabilities.
- Plan rehabilitation of children suffering from chronic illness and handicap, and those with special needs;
- Manage childhood emergencies efficiently
- Provide comprehensive care to normal, ‘at risk’ and sick neonates;
- Demonstrate skills in accurate, meaningful and concise documentation of clinical case details, and in collection of periodical and cumulative morbidity and mortality data relevant to the assigned situation
- Develop sensitivity and appreciate the emotional and behavioural characteristics and needs of children, and keep these fundamental attributes in focus while dealing with them
- Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and respect their sensibilities
- Demonstrate effective communication and counselling skills in explaining management options, prognosis and in providing health information and health education messages to patients, families and communities
- Develop self learning skills as a self-directed learner and recognize the need for updating knowledge and clinical practical and technical skills pertaining to his/her professional area of practice; in selecting appropriate and accurate learning resources, and critically analyze relevant published literature in order to practice evidence-based Paediatrics
- Demonstrate competencies in the application of basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology in collection, interpretation and publication of scientific medical data
- Facilitate learning of medical/nursing students, practicing physicians, paramedical health workers and other providers as a teacher-trainer;
- Play an effective and responsible role in the training and implementation of assigned National Health Programmes
- Organize and supervise the desired managerial and leadership skills
- Function as an effective and productive member of a team engaged in healthcare, research and education
- Recognize the diagnostic and management limitations of the health facility and the need for appropriate and timely referral of children to higher health facilities and speciality care
- Recognize the need for medico-legal registration and referrals of specific cases and maintenance of appropriate documentation of case details and
- Put to practice the principles of medical ethics and maintain the integrity and dignity of the chosen profession.
- Carry out resuscitation, triaging and offer appropriate medical help to affected children during disasters.
4.0 TEACHING PROGRAM
- Acquisition of practical competencies being the keystone of postgraduate medical education, postgraduate training should be skills oriented.
- Learning in postgraduate program should be essentially self-directed and primarily emanating from clinical and academic work. The formal sessions are merely meant to supplement this core effort.
- Case presentation, case workup,
- Laboratory performance : twice a week
- Journal club : once a week
- Seminar : once a fortnight
- Case Discussions : once a fortnight/month
- Interdepartmental case or seminar : once a month
The postgraduate student should rotate through all the clinical units in the department. In addition, following special rotations should be undertaken: A. Rotational clinical / community / institutional postings
Final decision that determines “external” postings outside the primary department will differ according to department needs, feasibility, sub-speciality availability and accessibility. Apart for mandatory postings, ‘external’ postings listed below are highly recommended (desirable) to expose postgraduates to allied Pediatric sub-specialities given existing trends in practice. Specific Learning Outcomes need to be defined for each of these postings even assessed keeping in mind the Competency based curriculum and their future professional roles as Pediatricians. Rotations are listed below: Mandatory Postings
- Paediatric emergency (minimum 1 month a year)
- Neonatology (NICU) (minimum 3 months a year)
- Intensive Care (PICU) (minimum 2 months a year)
- District Residency Programme with participation in Community Outreach Child Health Programs (at least 3 months over the entire course; 3rd or 4th or 5th semester; See Section G-b below).
- Sub specialities Outpatient Clinics / observing- assisting in emergency
- Clinical
- Child Psychiatry
- Pediatric Surgery
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Hemato-oncology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy
- Genetic
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Adolescent Health
- DOTS, PPTCT, ART center with pediatric exposure
- Microbiology diagnostic Lab
- Radiology including CT/MRI
- Forensic Medicine especially Child related
- Neuro-rehabilitation (PMR, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
- Clinical
Awards
Various awards received by departmental faculty: Prof.Singaravelu.M
- Dr.Singaravelu .M was awarded as Best Teacher award by Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R University in the year 2012.
- Awarded as Best doctor by Tamilnadu government in the year 2013.
- Fellowship in IAP (FIAP) by National Pediatric Association.
- Best Doctor Award by IMA Tamilnadu State Board in 2015.
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam award for social services by Thamiz IsaiMandram in the year 2017.
- Best doctor Award by IMA – Tanjore branch in the year 2018.
- Senior Pediatrician award by IAP – Tamilnadu state branch in the year 2018.
- Mamannan Raja Raja Cholan award by District administration of Tanjore in 2018.
- V.Balagopalraju Active Pediatrician award by IAPTNSC
- Arulkumaran Active Pediatrician Award by IAP – Tamilnadu State Chapter in Madurai Pedicon in the year 2022
University gold Medalist of Undergraduates in Pediatrics – Batch wise:
Name of the Under graduates | Batch | University exam medal |
Vaishnavi Devi.V | 2006-2011 | Gold |
Karthika Vimal.CH | 2007-2012 | Gold |
Balamurugan.T | 2008-2013 | Gold |
Ramya.B | 2010-2015 | Gold |
Divyalakshmi.C | 2011-2016 | Gold |
Postgraduate Achievements:
| S.No | Name of the PG | University Exam Medal | Batch |
| 1 | Dr.Preethika Reddy | Gold Medal | 2015-2019 |
| 2 | Dr.Gayathri.G.Nair | Gold Medal | 2017-2020 |
| S.No | Name of the PG | Programs | Topics | Awarded | Batch |
| 1 | Dr.Mohammed Neha | SIMSCON 22 | Oral Presentation | 1st Prize | 2021-2024 |
Out reach
One of the Assistant professors makes regular visits on specified days of the week to Urban Center of our Institution in Tiruvennainallur where Pediatric cases are screened and treated and sick children requiring investigations and treatment are advised admission in our hospital.
In addition Pediatrician accompanies the health camp organized by the institution every month on a Sunday where pediatric patients with various alignments like CHD, renal problems are screened and patient are admitted for further management in our hospital.
One qualified Pediatrician along with the Post graduate students goes for school health camps for screening for nutritional problems, hypertension and obesity and proper health education is advised.
The department of Pediatrics organized two health talks as a part of WBF celebration to antenatal and postnatal mothers. One in the Koliyanur village near Villupuram and the other in theThirubhuvanai, PHC. Faculties and postgraduates gave health promotion talk to the public.
The department of Pediatrics along with IAP Villupuram – Puducherry Chapters jointly organized a Health camp in Kumalam Govt. Middle School, Puducherry. More than 100 children were participated and interaction made with them from IV toVII standards and ORS were distributed.
The department of Pediatrics organized a health talk to the adolescent boys of Bonne Nehru School, Thirukannur on 19th Nov 2019 for healthy life style day celebration as a part of IAP Child and Adolescent Health care week celebration .The problems of mobile phone addiction, Obesity, mental and health issues like anxiety and depression, substance abuse among adolescent boys was also discussed. The importance of yoga ,exercises ,sports were highlighted. Among 300 boys were participated in this event and the programme was highly appreciated.
Research
Original Articles
- Balagopal M, Thiyagarajan P, Vinayagamoorthy.V, Venkata Naveen Kumar. A study on antibiotic prescription among the hospitalized pediatric patients at a referral centre in Puducherry, India. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics May-June 2017; 4(3):1-6
- Balagopal Muthusamy, Vinayagamoorthy Venugopal, Sumithra .Prevalence of anemia among the hospitalized children in a rural tertiary care teaching hospital. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics March-April 2017;4(2):431- 437
- Thiyagarajan P, Balagopal M, Ghosh SK, Mihir Sarkar. To study the efficacy of non-invasive ventilation in severe bronchiolitis. Pediatric review; International journal of Pediatric Research Feb 2017; 4(2):108-114
- Balagopal M, Babji NSR, Vinayagamoorthy V, Venkata NK..Clinical, laboratory profile &antibiotic use in first time Wheezers in the tertiary care centre in the rural area. Pediatric review: International journal of Pediatric Research November 2016;3(11): 818-825
- Dineshkumar N, Arulkumaran A, Revathy K, Raghavendran V.D.,Clinico-Laboratory Profile of Scrub typus-An Emerging Rickettsiosis in India. Indian j Pediatr June2016;83(12):1392-1397
- Sujay Kumar E, Lakshmi Narayanan D, Arulkumaran.A, Shilpa K, Clinical Spectrum and Epidemiological profile of patients admitted to pediatric intensive care unit at Tertiary care centre in south India. J of scientific study June 2016;4(3):1-5
- Arulkumaran A, Bharathkumar T, Dineshkumar N, Anupriya R, Raghavendran V.D Clinical Profile and Outcome of Dengue Fever case in Children by Adopting Revised Who Guidelines.: A Hospital based Study .International Journal of Scientific study May 2015;3(2):174-178
- Arul Kumaran A, DineshKumar N, Bharathkumar T, Anupriya R, Raghavendran .Clinical Spectrum and Outcome of Acute Post infections Glomerulonephritis in Children: A Hospital Based Study. International Journal of Scientific Study August 2015; 3(5): 163-166
- BharathKumar T, Arulkumaran A. Clinical Profile of Children in the age group of 6 months with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. Journal of Evaluation of Medical and Dental sciences May 2015; 4(41):7154-7172
- Arulkumaran A, Thirunavukarasu B, Earan S, Vishwanathan IS, Sukumanaran B, Morbidity and Mortality Patterns of Late Pre-terms and Their Short-term Neonatal Outcome from a Tertiary Care Hospital Puduherry Intenational Journal Sciientific Study October 2015;3(7):158-162
Case Reports
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| 1 | Children ‘At Risk’ of Developing Specific Learning Disability in Primary Schools | Sri Lakshmi Chordia1 & Kanimozhi Thandapani1 & Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan1 | Paediatrics | The Indian Journal of Pediatrics | 19-Nov-19 | 21.12.2019 | Electronic ISSN 0973-7693 Print ISSN 0019-5456 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-019-03130-z | pubmed, europepmc, research gate, studylib.net,OUCI,Semantic scholar, X-MOL | international |
| 2 | Iron deficiency anemia as a risk factor for simple febrile seizures in pediatric patients | Bharath Kumar T.1, Kanimozhi Thandapani1*, Vinod Babu S.2 | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 01-May-19 | 27-06-2019 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20192126 | International journal of contemporary pediatrics | international |
| 3 | Prevailing pattern of feeding practices and malnutrition among infant and young children | Bharath Kumar Thirunavukkarasu, Sujay Kumar Earan | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 28-Feb-19 | 30-04-2019 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20190974 | Resaerch gate,BVS, WHO, Intrnational journal of contemporary pediatrics | international |
| 4 | How safe are our children in our own homes? accidental ingestion in children: a 6 year retrospective study from a tertiary care centre | Sujay Kumar Earan, Revathi Krishnakumar*, Sivaraman Sangili, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan, Duvvur Preethika Reddy, Uma Maheshwari R. | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 11-Feb-19 | 23-02-2019 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20190546 | Research gate, International journal of contemporary pediatrics, WHO, | international |
| 5 | Barriers to exclusive breast feeding, the missing links: a cross sectional study from Puducherry, India | Gayathri G. Nair, Arul Kumaran Arunagirinathan, Nirmal S. R, Rajesh Yadav B | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics | 20.03.2020 | 2020 | pISSN: 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/download/3218/2186 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 6 | Measuring temperature in children, conveniently and accurately: a comparative study on different modalities of thermometry | Maha Lakshmi Jagatha, Preethi Tamilarasan*, Kuppusamy Krishnamurthy | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 30-Sep-21 | 2021 | pISSN 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/view/4502 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 7 | Factors Precipitating Breakthrough Seizures in Childhood Epilepsy | Kanimozhi Thandapani, K. Revathi, T. Bharath Kumar | Paediatrics | journal of pediatric neurosciences | 24-Mar-21 | 11-10-2021 | ISSN 1817-1745) | https://www.pediatricneurosciences.com/preprintarticle.asp?id=327900 | EMBASE, Pubmed central, SCOPUS,Web of science | National |
| 8 | Accidental household poisoning in children: shedding light on the common agents and risk factors | Nirmal S. Rameshkumar, Preethi Tamilarasan*, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 16-Aug-21 | 13-07-1905 | pISSN 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/view/4421 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 9 | A quality improvement initiative to improve the quantity of expressed breast milk among mothers whose neonates were admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit | Revathi Krishnakumar1, Kanimozhi Thandapani2, Singaravelu Manikavasagam3 | Paediatrics | Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health | 18-Feb-22 | 05-Sep-22 | pISSN1391-5452 | https://sljch.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljch.v51i3.10239/ | Sciverse SCOPUS, DOAJ, Google scholar | International |
| 10 | Newborn care practices in rural Puducherry; a peek into the harmful practices-a cross sectional study | Sujay Kumar Earan*, Duvvur Preethika Reddy, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 06.05.2023 | 12-05-2023 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20231432 | pubmed, index copernicus, j gate, google scholar | International |
| 11 | Mobile phones and children: exposure and pattern of usage of mobile phones among children – a descriptive cross-sectional study | Duvvur Preethika Reddy, Sujay Kumar Earan*, Thambiprabagarane Kalaimani, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 19.05.2023 | 26-05-2023 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20231492 | pubmed, index copernicus, j gate, google scholar | International |
| 12 | Do children need humans or screen? Institutional-basedcross-sectional study | Rajalakshmi M1, Reenaa Mohan1, Kanimozhi T1, Karthika Devi D S1 | Paediatrics | Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health | 24.03.2023 | PISSN-1391-5452 e-ISSN 2386-110X | sciVerse scopus,IMSEAR, CABI, google scholar | international | ||
| 13 | Stress levels in parents of neonates: an underrated aspect of neonatal intensive care? | Hemakrishnasai Mallapu, Preethi Tamilarasan, Hemanth Kumar Bondada, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine | 08.07.2023 | 29.08.2023 | eISSN: 2281-0692 | https://jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/e120211/1001 | Scopus, SJR, Google scholar | International |
- Arulkumaran A, Dinesh Kumar N, Anupriya R, Balaji.S. Envenomation: an uncommon cause of respiratory distress in a neonate. International Journal of contemporary Pediatrics 2015Feb;2(1):56-8
- Dineshkumar N, Arulkumaran A, Anupriya S, Balaji S.Cyclopia-holoprosencephaly sequence: a rare entity. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics2015 Feb;2(1):53-55
- Dineshkumar Narayanaswamy, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan, RevathiKrishnakumar, Sivaramansangili Incontinentia Pigmenti: A rare Genoderematosis in a Male child. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Feb; Vol-9(2):06-08.
- Dineshkumar N, Balaji S, Sivaraman S, Arulkumaran A, Raghavendran V.D, HaimMunk syndrome – a rare genodermatosis. International Journal of Scientific study2015 Feb;2(11):187-189
- Arulkumaran A,Anupriya R,Dineshkumar N, Sivaraman S.Scrub typhus pneumonia-A forgotten entity in children-case report. Intrnational Journal of Scientific Study,2015 Feb;2(1):190-192
- Dineshkumar N, Arulkumaran A, Balaji S, Anupriya R. Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture Stenosis: A Rare causes of Respiratory Distress in Newborn. J clinic Neonatology 2015;4:203-5
- Sivaraman S. Revathy K, Raghavendran V.D. A rare case of schizencephaly.J.Evolution Med.Dent.Sci.November 2015:4(93):15911-15912
- Revathi K, Sivaraman S, Raghavendran V.D. Neuronal Migration disorder.J.Evolution med .Dent.Sci.December 2015; 4 (102):16808-16809.
- Dinesh N,Arulkumaran.A Kimura Disease-A rare cause of Neck swelling Pediatric review, International Journal of Pediatric Research-July-September 2014; 1(2):64-67
- Balaji S, Indu SV, Dinesh N, Raghavendran VD, Spondylocostaldystosis with Sprengel Deformity. A rare association. International Journal of Pediatric Research. July-September 2014;Vol 1(2): 54-57
- Prijo Philip, Sandra Premkumar, Arulkumaran.A, Indu S, Vishwanathan, Raghavendran Sjogren-Larsson syndrome- a case report Indian Journal of Basic and applied Medical research Sep 2014; Vol 3(4):240-42
- Arulkumaran A, Balaji S, Dineshkumar N, Raghavendran VD. Abdominal Mass in a Neonate: A case of neglected posterior urethral value. Of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci 2014 Nov;3(61):13602-6
- Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan, Dineshkumar Narayanaswamy, AnupriyaRaghavan, BalajiSukumaran. A rare case of Bilateral Empyema in an Infant-Case report. Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research. 2014 Dec; Vol 3(4):1-2
- Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan, JeyakumariDuripandian,GopalRangaswamy, Smita Shivekar Prachisaban, Sunil Shivekar.Bilateral breast abscess in a neonate- A case report.IJCRI- International Journal of Case reports and Images, Vol.2,May2011;2(5)
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| 1 | Atypical arthritis in a toddler: beware, save the heart | Sharani Boopathy, Kanimozhi Thandapani, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics | 0l April 2020 | 2020 | pISSN: 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/download/3358/2246 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 2 | Wilson disease: early screening for better living | Maha Lakshmi Jagatha, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan, Bondada Hemnath kumar | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics | 30-Mar-20 | 2020 | pISSN: 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/download/3311/2249 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 3 | Persistent vomiting, an alarm sign in children | Ramya G, Arul Kumaran A, Tanay Gupta | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics | 07-Apr-20 | 2020 | pISSN: 2349-3283 | https://www.ijpediatrics.com/index.php/ijcp/article/download/3345/2294 | Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science | International |
| 4 | Generalized Bullae – A Common Drug with an Alarming Side Effect! | Anupriya Chandrasekaran1, Kanimozhi Thandapani2, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | Annals of R.S.C.B | 05-May-21 | 2021 | ISSN: 1583-6258 | https://www.annalsofrscb.ro/index.php/journal/article/view/10139/7366 | Scopus | International |
| 5 | An uncommon organism causing necrotizing pneumonia in a toddler | Manju Reka S. B.1*, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan1, Anupriya Chandrasekaran1, Yuvarajan S.2 | Paediatrics | International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | 15-Nov-21 | 2021 | pISSN 2349-3283 | eISSN 2349-3291 | https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20214542 | International Journal of contemporary pediatrics,Research gate | International |
| 6 | A Rare Hemoglobinopathy Presenting as Chronic Hyperbilirubinemia | Lenaa Sakthiyavathy Manivannan, Kanimozhi Thandapani, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan | Paediatrics | JK Science: Journal of Medical Education & Research | 15-Nov-20 | 20-Aug-21 | pISSN: 0972-1177 | https://journal.jkscience.org/index.php/JK-Science/article/view/79 | JK science, Proquest, | International |
| 7 | Diabetic ketoacidosis masquerading behind alkalemia an undiagnosed or missed variant of diabetic ketoacidosis | Vishnu Priyaa Rajasegaran*, Preethi Tamilarasan and Thambiprabagarane Kalaimani | Paediatrics | Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism | June 20, 2022 | July 13, 2022 | 0334018X, 21910251 | https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2022-0115 | Pubmed, De Gruyter,Research gate, | International |
| 8 | Post Traumatic Cerebellar Ataxia – A Least Pondered Diagnosis | Sridhar Shobana, Krishnakumar Revathi, Thirunavukkarasu Bharath Kumar | Paediatrics | Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS) | 12.01.2023 | 31-12-2022 | ISSN 1990-7974 (print) ISSN 1990-7982 (online) | https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i2.42915 | UGC CARE, Scopus, DOAJ | International |
| 9 | Rare Clinico-radiological Syndrome Mimicking Transient Ischemic Attack | Dinesh M Sarathy1, Kanimozhi Thandapani1, Arulkumaran Arunagirinathan1, Umamageshwari Amirthalingam2 | Paediatrics | Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS) | 15-Dec-22 | 31-12-2022 | ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982 | https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i2.43002 | UGC CARE, Scopus, DOAJ | International |
CME organized by the department
| S.No | Title of the CME | Period | Sponsor |
| 1. | Paediatric CME | March 2012 | IAP Villupuram, Puducherry &SMVMCH |
| 2. | National Polio surveillance update 2014 | 24th January 2014 | Indian Academy of Paediatrics |
| 3. | Recent trends in Immunization | 6th April 2015 | SMVMCH |
| 4. | Approach and management of Childhood Asthma | 26th July 2015 | SMVMCH |
| 5. | Nutricon –CME on Childhood -2016 | 25th Sep 2016 | IAP Villupuram – Puducherry &SMVMCH |
| 6 | CONPEDS’18 | 14th Oct 2018 | IAP Villupuram -Puducherry-Cuddalore Chapters jointly organised |
Workshops conducted
- Workshop on IAP Neonatal Resuscitation Programme – Golden Minute Project on 9thFebruary 2014.
- Workshop on “Neonatal Resuscitation” for Staff Nurses organized by Department of Pediatrics For on 2ndand 3rd June – 2016.
- Workshop on “Pediatric Basic Life Support and Management of common Pediatric Emergencies” for Staff Nurses on Nov 29thand 30th of 2016.
- Workshop on “Breast feeding” conducted for staff nurses along with NYCF foundation on 03rdAugust 2017.
- Workshop on “Neonatal Resuscitation for staff nurses” conducted on 20thNovember 2017.
- Workshop on “IAP-NRP FGM (BNRCP PROVIDER COURSE” for staff nurses on 12th October 2019.
- Workshop on “IAP TRAC workshop” on 10th November 2019
- Workshop on “Neonatal Resuscitation workshop (IAP NRP- FGM)” for staff nurses conducted on 27th February 2021.
- Workshop on “IAP – First Golden Minute Neonate Resuscitation conducted on 23th December 2022
Events
World Autism Awareness Day 2026
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Date: 04-04-2026
Time: 10:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Interns, Undergraduates, General public
- Faculties: 100
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Arulkumaran.A (Professor), Dr. Aishwarya.T (Senior Resident)
- Topics Covered: Autism spectrum disorder– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management and prevention
Event Summary
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, skit, quiz competition, Dumb Charades competition, Just A Minute (JAM), interactive events with general public were conducted over two days to educate the public and students on various aspects of the world of autism.
Event 1: Quiz Competition for Final Year Undergraduates
Host: Dr.Ilanthiraiyan.S (Senior Resident), Dr.Janaki.S (Senior Resident)
Participants: Final year undergraduate students
Venue: Lecture Hall
Event 2: Just A Minute (JAM) competition for Postgraduates
Venue: Pediatric OPD Demo Room
Host: Dr.Aishwarya. T (Senior Resident)
Participants: Postgraduates from the Department of Pediatrics
Event 3: Dumb Charades competition for Interns
Venue: Pediatric OPD Demo Room
Host: Dr. Aishwarya. T (Senior Resident)
Participants: Interns from Pediatrics and other departments
Theme: ” Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value”
Event 4: Inauguration of Autism Awareness Exhibition
- Date & Time: April 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Inaugurated by: M. Pragash, Medical Superintendent, Dr. T. Bharath Kumar, Head of the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. A. Arulkumaran, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. S. Arun, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, SMVMCH.
Event 5: Prize Distribution
- Date & Time: April 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM
- Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Event 5: Prize Distribution
- Date & Time: April 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM
- Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Event 6: Health Awareness Talk for the Public
- Date & Time: April 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Shanmugam (Assistant Professor), Dr.Aishwarya(Senior Resident)
- Venue: Hospital Courtyard
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
Pamphlets in the local language were distributed, covering:
- Symptoms of Autism
- Treatment options of autism
- Preventive Measures
Event 7: Autism Awareness Skit
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Participants: Third year undergraduate MBBS students
Event 8: Interactive Games with General Public
Host: Dr.Aishwarya. T (Senior Resident)
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
Conclusion
18th East Coast PEDICON
Event Name: 18th East Coast PEDICON
Mode: Offline
Organized By: Department of Pediatrics
Venue : SMVMCH Auditorium
Date: 07-02-2026 & 08-02-2026
Time : 8:30 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Theme- Relearn and rejuvenate
The 18th East Coast PEDICON 2026 was a distinguished academic congregation of pediatric professionals, bringing together clinicians, academicians, and researchers to deliberate on evolving trends in child health. Organized jointly by IAP- Puducherry, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore Branches along with Department of Paediatrics. SMVMCH as a comprehensive two-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme, the conference reflects the dynamic transformation of pediatric practice—from evidence-based bedside care to technology-enabled precision medicine.
The scientific programme was meticulously curated to address contemporary challenges in pediatric office practice, critical care, neonatology, infectious diseases, developmental pediatrics, and emerging digital health paradigms. The sessions are designed to bridge clinical expertise with practical decision-making applicable to real-world pediatric settings.
Day 1 Highlights – February 7, 2026
The inaugural day commenced with the grand inauguration by Dr.Singaravelu- IAP India President elect, our Dean Academic- Dr.Karthikeyan, Dr.Bharath Kumar (Professor and Head), Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor) along with IAP office bearers of Puducherry, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi branches followed by sessions chaired by eminent pediatric leaders.
Dr. V. Namachivayam Memorial Lecture by Dr.Thangavelu was the highlight of the day which grabbed the attention of the audience. Interesting case scenarios were discussed and there was active participation from the delegates. Dr. Thangavelu sir was honoured by IAP members and by legends of paediatrics.
HIV/AIDS: A Changing Scenario – A Journey, A Quest
Evolution of pediatric HIV care and long-term management perspectives.
Late Preterm Babies Are Not Term Babies
Addressing subtle morbidities and practical challenges faced in routine practice.
Common Neonatal Problems in Office Practice
Bridging neonatology with community pediatric care.
Rabies Vaccination – Do’s and Don’ts
Practical, case-based discussions tailored for daily practice.
The first day successfully integrated critical care updates with practical outpatient pediatrics, ensuring applicability
across diverse healthcare settings.
Theme: Integrating Innovation, Digital Health, and Preventive Pediatrics The second day expanded the discourse into adolescent health, preventive strategies, artificial intelligence, and digital well-being.
Major Topics Covered:
Adolescent Pediatrics – Office Practice Panel
Addressing psychosocial, behavioral, and transitional care issues.
NSVMC Medal Oration by Dr.Balachander was the crowd puller session of the day. This session left everyone thinking that clinical acumen is the core despite advancements in technology. Dr.Balachander was honoured for his contributions.
Vaccine Panel Discussion
Addressing immunization controversies, updates, and best practices.
Respiratory Infections Panel Discussion
Evidence-based management of common respiratory illnesses.
Three Minute Thriller Session
Rapid, high-yield clinical insights delivered by postgraduates on their research topics
Eighty delegates from various colleges participated enthusiastically to present their posters. The day concluded with prize distribution for winners of the poster competition
The 18th East Coast PEDICON 2026 was a grand success which promotes evidence-based pediatric practice. Bridges tertiary care expertise with community-level implementation. Provides a platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking. The conference reflects the evolving landscape of pediatrics—where clinical acumen, technological integration, preventive health, and ethical responsibility converge to ensure holistic child care.
National Newborn Week Celebration – 2025
Event Name: National Newborn Week Celebration – 2025
Mode: Offline
Title: Test of Statistical Significance
Organized By: Department of Pediatrics
Venue : Hospital Podium, Basement Auditorium, Postnatal Ward, Skills Lab
Date: 14.11.2025 to 21.11.2025
Time : 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Undergraduates, Working Mothers, General Public
- Faculty Strength: 20
- Secretary: John Emmanuel
The Department of Pediatrics at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, in association with the IAP Puducherry Chapter, observed National Newborn Week from 14th to 21st November 2025. The initiative aimed to strengthen awareness on essential newborn care and reinforce the need for safe, evidence‑based practices to ensure every newborn’s right to health and survival.
Event: Children’s Day Celebration
The week began with vibrant Children’s Day activities in the Pediatric Ward. A cake‑cutting ceremony, engaging games, and fun interactions helped create a cheerful environment for the young inpatients. Faculty members actively participated, and prizes were distributed, making the children feel cherished.
- PGs Involved: Aiswarya, Dr. Madhumitha, Dr. Tejaswini
Event 1: Mini Exhibition & Public Awareness Talk
A mini exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Arulkumaran, featuring posters and models on breastfeeding, maternal health, infection prevention, and neonatal warning signs. An awareness talk followed, stressing key newborn care practices such as exclusive breastfeeding, hygiene, vaccination, and early danger‑sign recognition. Attendance included 78–80 mothers and caregivers. Pamphlets summarizing newborn care guidelines were also distributed.
- In‑Charge: Bharath Kumar, Dr. Arulkumaran
- PGs: Agnel, Dr. Nivethitha, Dr. Yamini
A poster competition for UGs, PGs, and staff nurses allowed participants to creatively present themes such as KMC, breastfeeding support, neonatal resuscitation, and infection control. Nearly 30 participants showcased impressive and informative entries.
- In‑Charge: Arun Kumaar
- PGs: Agnel, Dr. Nivethitha, Dr. Yamini
A community outreach session focused on early illness recognition, maternal nutrition, and newborn care essentials. The event saw interactive participation from around 50–60 attendees.
- In‑Charge: Sawandariya
- PG: Leela Flavia
Event 1: Quiz for AN & PN Mothers
An interactive quiz was organized to reinforce maternal understanding of breastfeeding, immunization, sleep safety, and hygiene. About 40 mothers participated enthusiastically, and winners received prizes.
- In‑Charge: Ezhil Nilavan
- PGs: Sai Harsha, Dr. Sudakshina
The contest emphasized good nutrition, growth monitoring, and immunization. Around 50 infants participated, and parents were acknowledged for maintaining optimal care.
- PGs: Second‑year Postgraduates
Event: Postgraduate Quiz
A neonatology quiz for PGs covered topics such as jaundice, nutrition, infections, and NRP. A total of 24 PGs participated, showcasing commendable academic skills.
- In‑Charge: Aishwarya.T
- PGs: Monisha, Dr. Riyaz
Event: Undergraduate Newborn Quiz
An engaging quiz for undergraduates was conducted by Dr. Jeevitha, with nearly 130 students participating. The competition encouraged clinical thinking and improved understanding of newborn care basics.
- In‑Charge: Jeevitha
- PGs: Leela Flavia, Dr. Srinidhii
Event 1: NRP Simulation Workshop
A practical Neonatal Resuscitation Program workshop was held under the guidance of Dr. John Emmanuel and Dr. Jeevitha, providing PGs with hands‑on experience in life‑saving resuscitation skills.
- In‑Charge: John Emmanuel, Dr. Jeevitha
- PGs: All PGs
The outreach session highlighted maternal nutrition, ANC practices, and infection prevention. Around 30 women participated.
- PG: Soundarya
Event 1: Valedictory Ceremony
The concluding ceremony recognized winners of various competitions. Certificates and prizes were awarded by Dean Academic Dr. K. Karthikeyan and Medical Superintendent Dr. Pragash.
- PGs: Pradeep, Dr. Neeharika, Dr. Shanmugapriya
A guest lecture on “Perinatal Optimization” was delivered by Dr. Ramkumar, Consultant Neonatologist, Cloudnine Hospital, Chennai. The session provided valuable insights into improving neonatal outcomes. Around 100 UGs and PGs attended.
National Newborn Week 2025 was successfully conducted with excellent participation and teamwork. The activities reinforced the message “Newborn Safety – Every Touch, Every Time, Every Baby,” promoting continued commitment toward better neonatal health.
Institution’s Innovation Council – Research Week Celebration - 2025
Title: Test of Statistical Significance
Organized By: Department of Pediatrics
Venue : IV th Floor Conference Hall
Date: 08th November 2025
Time : 2 Hours (10.00 AM – 12.00 PM)
- To enhance understanding of the concept of statistical significance in biomedical research.
- To educate postgraduate students and faculty on the application of statistical tests.
- To improve the interpretation of research data, enabling better quality thesis work and departmental research output
Dr. Viswanath Narendiran, Senior Resident, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry.
Participant Details:
Faculties, Postgraduates and Interns
The Department of Pediatrics conducted an offline interactive guest lecture on “Tests of Statistical Significance” on 08th November 2025 as part of the Research Week celebrations. The audience consisted of postgraduate students, faculty members, and interns from the department.
Outcomes:
- Participants developed a clear understanding of statistical significance and its interpretation.
- Postgraduates learned to select appropriate statistical tests for various research designs.
- Improved competency in interpreting p-values and research data.
- The session strengthened research aptitude and encouraged evidence-based academic work.
The session was highly productive and informative, with active participation from trainees and faculty. The interactive nature of the session ensured that doubts were clarified effectively, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Child and Adolescent Health Care Week – 2025
Mode: Offline
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue : Hospital Podium, Basement Auditorium, Postnatal Ward
Date: 07.11.2025 to 13.11.2025
Time : 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Undergraduates, Working Mothers, General Public
- Secretary: John Emmanuel
- Teenage day
- Daughter’s day
- IAP healthy life style day
The Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Psychiatry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH), in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Puducherry Chapter, observed Child and Adolescent Health Care Week with a series of academic, awareness-oriented, and community-based events.
Educate parents, students, and community members on physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of adolescent health. Encourage participation from faculty, postgraduates, undergraduates, nursing students, and the community. Provide a platform for adolescents to express themselves and understand their responsibilities toward a healthy lifestyle. A total of 8 major events were conducted both within the institution and in outreach settings.
Day 1- Inauguration & Pamphlet Distribution (7th November) as part of Teenage day
Venue: SMVMCH Outpatient Department (Pediatrics)
Participants: Faculty, Post graduates, parents, nursing staff, interns
The Child & Adolescent Health Week was formally inaugurated on 7th November by Dr.Prakash (MS), Dr.Bharath Kumar (Prof & HOD), Dr.Arulkumaran (Prof) and senior faculty members from the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. A specially designed health awareness pamphlet was released and distributed to parents and caregivers. A comprehensive health talk was delivered to the assembled parents by Paediatric and Psychiatry faculties and postgraduates focusing on:
Venue: Rural Health Camp, Thiruvennainallur
Participants: Community adolescents, parents, local school children A dedicated awareness session was held by Dr.Sawantharia and Dr.Madhumitha as part of Healthy lifestyle day addressing: Personal hygiene, Healthy lifestyle, Healthy diet and balanced nutrition for low-income rural families.
Venue: SMVMCH
A seminar talk was given by Dr. Arulkumaran as part of healthy lifestyle day on 8/11/25. Nursing students gained confidence in identifying and handling adolescent issues with respect to healthy lifestyle during clinical postings.
Venue: Postnatal Ward, SMVMCH
Participants: Postnatal mothers
Conducted by Dr.John Emmanuel (AP) and Dr.Aishwarya (PG)
Theme: “My Dream for My Daughter’s Future”
The competition aimed at empowering mothers and promoting positive aspirations for girl children on 10/11/25. Mothers expressed themes such as education and career ambitions. Winners were chosen and prizes were distributed for winners. Postnatal mothers actively participated, and the event fostered a warm, hopeful environment within the ward.
Venue: Conifer school
Participants: School-going adolescent boys
- Pledge Theme included maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse
- Respecting women and promoting gender equality
- Prioritizing physical fitness and mental health
- Responsible digital usage
Topic: Adolescent Health
Participants: MD Pediatrics and Psychiatry Postgraduates
The event was conducted by Dr. Velprashanth on 12/11/25 in Paediatric demo room. It encouraged academic competitiveness and strengthened clinical knowledge in adolescent medicine for post graduates. Winners were chosen.
Venue: Conifer school
Participants: School-going adolescent girls
Health talk was given in Conifer school for adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene, healthy diet, stress management and HPV vaccination by Dr.Srinidhii(PG) and Dr.Monisha(PG) on 12/11/25.
Event was conducted by Dr.Sawantharia (SR) over 2 days for UG students on Adolescent challenges. Students were appreciated for their confidence, articulation, and originality of thoughts.
The week-long program successfully met its objectives and strengthened the institution’s role in adolescent health promotion, community engagement, and medical education. The involvement of faculty, students, parents, and community members made the initiative impactful and far-reaching. The organizers express gratitude to IAP Puducherry, the administration of SMVMCH and all departments and volunteers whose cooperation led to the success of the event.
Rational Antibiotic Awareness Day – 2025
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue : Hospital podium, SMVMCH
Date: 26th September 2025 (Friday)
Time : 10:00 A.M -04:00 P.M
- Attendees: General public (Mothers, Grandparents, Father)
- Faculties: 50
- Secretary: Dr. A. Arulkumaran
- Coordinator: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: Rational antibiotic use, antibiotic stewardship, Antibiotic usage in children, Antibiotic resistance – Role of doctors.
- Poster competition for UG’s
- Public Awareness talk and Skit by postgraduates
- Quiz competition for UG interns
- Competition on Antibiotic stewardship – Case based Scenarios for postgraduates
Undergraduate students prepared creative posters on the theme of Antimicrobial resistance – Role of doctors. The posters highlighted the importance of avoiding misuse and ensuring safe practices. Students enthusiastically participated and presented their concepts effectively. Prizes and certificates were awarded to the best posters.
A health awareness talk on the Rational Use of Antibiotics was delivered by Dr. Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics, along with postgraduate students. The session was conducted for parents and grandparents of children attending the OPD and admitted in the wards. Placards highlighting ideal usage and misuse of antibiotics were displayed to the audience. The session was highly interactive, with queries from the audience being addressed in detail.
Postgraduate students performed an interactive and informative skit on the rational use of antibiotics. The skit was well received and made the concept easily understandable for the audience. Prizes were distributed to the best performers.
Quiz competition for UG students was held on 26.09.2025. Quiz competition was conducted in the form of written MCQ questions. Scenarios on common clinical bacterial diseases like pneumonia UTI Otitis media etc were asked and what is the rationale antibiotic to be given were discussed. Around 35 Interns were participated. The prizes were distributed to the winners.
IAP Quiz Divisional Round
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue : Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 26-08-2025
Time : 10:30 -12:30 P.M
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Arulkumaran
Summary:
The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH and IAP Puducherry Chapter jointly organised 38th IAP Divisional Round for Undergraduates – 2025 for Undergraduates on 26th August 2025 at SMVMCH in the Hospital Basement Auditorium. Undergraduate students of 8 Medical Colleges participated in the quiz.
Dr.A.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics was the Divisional co-ordinator of the quiz. Dr.T.Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics was the quiz master and Dr.Jai Kumar was the additional quiz master.
A Preliminary round was conducted at 10.40 am in the form of a written test with 25 questions (Fill in the blanks) and 5 top scoring teams were selected. The 5 teams who are selected for the final quiz are students from JIPMER, SMVMCH, IGMCRI, AVMC and MGMC& RI.
After the preliminary quiz the final quiz started at 11.30 am. The rounds were conducted as per Central IAP Quiz guidelines for undergraduates. Final year Undergraduate students, Interns, paediatrics Postgraduates, Faculties of the Department were the audience for the quiz. An audience round was also kept at the end of each round
JIPMER students are the winners and the runners up are from MGMCRI.
Sharanya.R and R.V.Abhijith Reddy from JIPMER and J.Jayasuriya and Aneesh.R.J from MGMCRI.
The winners were awarded with trophies and Paediatrics books by the Dean Academic Dr.K.Karthikeyan and Medical Superintendent Dr.Pragash and HOD of Paediatrics Dr.T.Bharath Kumar.
The quiz master Dr.T.Ezhil Nilavan and Dr.Jai Kumar were also felicitated at the end of the quiz.
The winners and runners of the quiz will participate in the next State Level Quiz with Tamilnadu.
World Breastfeeding day -2025
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital courtyard
Date: 01-08-2025 to 07-08-2025
- Secretary: T.Bharath Kumar
- Coordinator:Keerthana
The Department of Pediatrics at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVMCH), Puducherry, celebrated World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025 from 1st to 7th August with immense enthusiasm and dedication. In alignment with the global Theme: “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems”, the week-long program was aimed at educating, empowering, and building sustainable support systems to promote optimal breastfeeding practices.
DAY 1: 01-08-2025
Event 1: Inauguration Exhibition
The week began with a formal inauguration led by Dr. Prakash, Medical Superintendent of SMVMCH, accompanied by faculty from multiple departments. In his keynote address, the chief guest highlighted that breastfeeding is a shared societal responsibility. He stressed the importance of creating supportive environments across healthcare, workplaces, and communities, where mothers can thrive and practice exclusive breastfeeding without fear, stigma, or isolation. An exhibition displaying informative posters and pictorial representations of breastfeeding techniques, health benefits, and responsive feeding was held. Pamphlets containing the benefits of breast milk were also distributed to the women folks.
Event 2: Poster Presentation
As part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2025 celebrations, a poster presentation competition was organized based on this year’s theme, “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.” The event was held under the guidance of Dr. Arun Kumaar and witnessed enthusiastic participation from both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with over 50 creative and informative entries. The posters effectively conveyed key messages on breastfeeding promotion, support mechanisms, and community empowerment. The competition was judged by Dr. Niveditha, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The winners were felicitated, and all participants were commended for their originality, effort, and commitment to advocating breastfeeding awareness through art and education.
Event 3: Community Health Talk- Thiruvennainallur RH
As a part of the celebrations of WBW 2025, Community Health talk was conducted in Thiruvennainallur Centre headed by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics with postgraduates and the medical officers of the local RHC. As the theme of the WBW 2025 is ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems’ health talk was delivered to the working mothers, adolescent women and general community.
Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving. Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes.
DAY 2: 02-08-2025
Event 1: Postgraduate Competition- Postnatal Counselling
To promote effective communication, a counseling competition for postgraduates was organized in the postnatal ward under Dr. Ezhil Nilavan and Dr. Jai Kumar. Students were assessed for breastfeeding-focused communication.
Scores were given to the counselling based on the Kalamazoo Checklist for Communication, which was modified for breastfeeding and used for assessment.
- The importance of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding
- Identifying and responding to hunger cues
- Common misconceptions and cultural myths
- Strategies for working mothers to continue breastfeeding
- Emotional and physical readiness to breastfeed
Antenatal Mother Quiz
Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving. Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes.
DAY 5 : 05-08-2025
Event 1 :Postgraduate Quiz Competition
Dr.Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Dr. Keerthana, Senior Resident of Paediatrics organized a digital quiz via the Quizziz app with 30 enthusiastic postgraduate participants. The questions centered around breastfeeding physiology, policy, and community-level interventions. The quiz encouraged collaborative learning and reinforced key messages from this year’s theme.
Event 2: Undergraduate Quiz Competition
Simultaneously, Dr.Jeevitha, Senior Resident of Paediatrics conducted a quiz for undergraduate students. From 150 participants, 10 finalists competed in teams. The interactive session prompted vibrant discussion about supportive strategies in clinical and community settings to sustain breastfeeding.
DAY 6: 06-08-2025
Event 1: Rangoli Competition for Nursing Students
A vibrant Rangoli competition was organized for nursing students as part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2025 celebrations, under the coordination of Dr. Keerthana, Senior Resident of Paediatrics. The students showcased their creativity through artistic depictions of colostrum, breastfeeding practices, and the importance of community support beautifully with around 50 enthusiastic participants, the event highlighted the power of visual communication in health education and awareness. The competition was graciously judged by Dr. Priyadarshini, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. All participants were commended for their effort, innovation, and commitment to promoting maternal and child health through meaningful art.
Event 2: Quiz Competition for Nursing Staffs
A separate quiz was conducted for nursing staff to test and refresh their knowledge on breastfeeding best practices, hospital policies, and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Nurses were applauded for their ongoing role in providing emotional and practical support to new mothers.
DAY 7: 07-08-2025
Event: Valedictory Event
The valedictory ceremony marking the conclusion of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 was held on 7th August at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, with active participation from faculty, students, and healthcare workers across departments. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries: Dr. Chitra Vasudevan and Dr. Hemarani, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Government Women & Children Hospital, Puducherry.
After inauguration by the chief guest, felicitation of the chief guest was done by the Director of SMVMCH. Prize distribution was then held to honor the winners of various competitions conducted throughout the week, including poster presentations, quizzes, counseling sessions, and creative arts. All participants were acknowledged for their enthusiastic contributions.
Dr. Chitra Vasudevan emphasized the importance of coordinated and sustainable breastfeeding support systems – extending from healthcare settings to homes and workplaces. She highlighted the need for inclusive policies, community awareness, and male involvement to ensure every mother is empowered to breastfeed successfully.
Dr. Hemarani delivered a compelling guest lecture on closing the gaps in breastfeeding support at multiple levels – adolescent education, antenatal counseling, postnatal care, and community outreach. She stressed that sustainable breastfeeding is not possible without the collaborative efforts of families, frontline workers, and institutions.
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Arulkumaran, Professor of Pediatrics, who extended his gratitude to faculty and administrative staff for their support. Students and postgraduates for their active engagement. Nursing staff and outreach workers for their dedication and guest speakers for their invaluable insights. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to continuing efforts that prioritize breastfeeding through capacity building, mother-friendly care, and systemic support. The valedictory function marked a successful close to a week filled with learning, collaboration, and a shared vision for healthier mothers and children.
IAP Undergraduate Quiz -2025
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Basement auditorium, Hospital block
Date: 30-07-2025
Time: 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M
Attendees: Faculties, Undergraduates, Postgraduates and Interns
Organizing Team Secretary: Dr. A. Arulkumaran
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH organized 38th College Round for Undergraduates-2025 on 30th July 2025 at SMVMCH in the Lecture Hall 3 of college final year of MBBS students participated in the quiz.
Dr. A. Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics was the Divisional coordinator of the quiz. Dr.Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics was the quiz master and Dr.Jai Kumar was the additional quiz master
A Preliminary round was conducted at 2:00 pm on 15th July 2025 in the form of written test with 20 questions and 4 teams who scored top were selected for the final Prelims Quiz.
The Final College Round Quiz started at 2:00 pm on 30th July 2025. The rounds were conducted as per Central IAP Quiz guidelines for undergraduates. Final year Undergraduates students, Interns, Paediatrics Postgraduates, Faculties of the Department were the audience for the quiz. An audience round was also kept at the end of each round.
The winners are Ajaykrishna & Aakash.S and were awarded with trophies and the participants were given certificates by Director Dr.Kagne and HOD of Paediatrics Dr.T.Bharath Kumar.
The quiz master Dr.Ezhil Nilavan and Dr.Jai Kumar were also given certificate of appreciation at the end of the quiz
The winners of college round were selected for the next level IAP Divisional Quiz 2025.
Stop Diarrhoea Campaign -2025
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital courtyard
Date: 17-06-2025
Time: 10:00 A.M
Faculties: 50
Secretary: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
Coordinator: Dr.Arulkumaran
Event 1:
Inauguration of exhibition on acute diarrhoeal disease and ORS:
A mini exhibition was inaugurated in the hospital podium of SMVMCH with posters in local languages (Tamil) on the symptoms of dehydration, ORS uses, role of Zinc in acute diarrhoea, diet to be given during diarrhoeal illness etc the exhibition was inaugurated by The Medical Superintendent Dr.M.Pragash and The Dean Academic Dr.Karthikeyan. Pamphlet printed in local language (Tamil) was released to the public. The programme was also attended by faculties and Postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics and other departments. Around 75 to 80 women folk, men grandmothers attended the event.
Event 2:
Health Awareness talk was organised in the Hospital Podium to the public on ORS:
A Health talk was given by Dr.A.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics along with Postgraduates of the department. A demo was given to public by the Nursing Staffs of the Department on the preparation of ORS and the about be given depending on the age group. This was followed by an MCQ competition on acute diarrhoea and ORS was conducted with Yes/No answers. Around 60 people participated in the event. The winners of the competition was awarded prizes.
Event 3:
Health Awareness talk on ORS at Thiruvennainallur PHC:
A health awareness talk was given at Thiruvennainallur PHC on 25.06.2025 by Dr.Sawantharia, Senior Resident of our department on ORS and its importance on the management of diarrhoeal illness. Around 50 women, children, men participated in the event.
Event 4:
Health Awareness talk on ORS at Panchamadevi anganwadi:
A health awareness talk was given at Panchamadevi anganwadi on 27.06.2025 by Dr.Leelavathy, post graduate of our department on ORS and its importance on the management of diarrhoeal illness. Around 50 women, children, men participated in the event.
Complementary feeding day
Event Name: Complementary feeding day
Organized By: Dept of Peadiatric
Venue: Hospital Premises
Date: 06-06-2025
Time: 10:00 A.M
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Antenatal mothers, General public, Faculties and Public – 200
- Secretary: Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Complementary feeds
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized “World Complementary Feeding Day 2025” on 6th June 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about Complementary Feeding.
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Inaugurated by: Dr.M.Pragash, Medical superintendent, SMVMCH Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean Academic, SMVMCH
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Leela Flavia (PG)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
- Types of complementary feeds
- Methods of feeding babies
- Preparation of complementary feeds
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Judges: Arun Kumaar, Dr.Giridharan
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Participants: final year undergraduate students
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Participants: Interns from the Paediatrics Department
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 12 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)
- Types of complementary feeds
- Methods of feeding babies
- Preparation of complementary feeds
- Date & Time: 12th June, 2025, at 12 PM
- Location: Thirubuvanai PHC
- Target Group: antenatal mothers, elderly
- Date & Time: 11th June, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Poovarasikupam PHC
- Target Group: Antenatal mothers, elderly
The World complementary feeding Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about importance of complementary feeding. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of responsive feeding.
World Thalassemia Day - 2025
Organized By: Dept of Peadiatric
Venue: Basement auditorium
Date: 08-05-2025
Time: 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Thalassemia– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management, and prevention.
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized World Thalassemia Day 2025 on 8th May 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about thalassemia, its clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
Several activities, including quiz competition, Poster competition, Guest Lecture, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students
- Date & Time: May 5, 2025, at 3.00PM
- Participants: Undergraduate students
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners
- Date & Time: May 6, 2025, at 2.00 PM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arulkumaran(Professor), department of paediatrics. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.
- Date & Time: May 7, 2025, at 9.00 AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Theme: “
- Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients.”
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arun Kumaar, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, Dr.Monisha(PG), Dr.Sudakshina(PG) from department of paediatrics. 30 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
- Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 10.00AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients
- Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Under
- Topic: Management of Transfusion Dependant Thalassemia
World Autism Day - 2025
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 01.04.2025 & 02.04.2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 100
- Secretary: Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Autism spectrum disorder– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management and prevention.
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
- Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.
The Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry at SMVMCH organized World Autism Day 2025 on April 1 and 2, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about autism, its clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.
Posters highlighting causes of autism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options were displayed.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving awareness about autism.- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Velprashanth Venkadesan (Associate Professor), Dr.Sudakshina K (PG)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
A public health talk was conducted to address autism prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment options and prevention strategies.
- Symptoms of Autism
- Treatment options of autism
- Preventive Measures
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of autism like history, clinical manifestations, treatment options and prevention.
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Topic: Screening, diagnosis and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder.
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Participants: Interns from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 12 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)
- Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers
- Importance of Early diagnosis of autism
- Clinical presentation and treatment options for autism
- Preventive Measures for Autism
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Arpisampalayam PHC
- Target Group: Students aged 10–16 years
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar School, Madagadipet.
- Target Group: School teachers
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Madagadipet.
- Target Group: Nursing students
The World Autism Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about autism clinical presentation, prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of early diagnosis of autism.
World Kidney Day - 2025
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 13/03/2025 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
- Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH along with IAP Puducherry organized World Kidney Day 2025 on March 13th, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, poster competition, quiz competition and community outreach programs were conducted over two days to educate the public and students.
• Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 10:00 AM • Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.
Posters highlighting causes, clinical presentations and complications of kidney disease, Importance of early detection and Prevention of kidney diseases were displayed. Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate awareness about kidney diseases in children and importance of early detection and prevention.
- Date & Time: March 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Soundaria (PG)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
A public health talk was conducted to address common kidney diseases in children, their clinical features, complications and prevention. Around 75 women, Men and children participated.
This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize early and prevent kidney diseases in children.
Q&A session was conducted to the local audience about the topic addressed and general facts about kidney health. Enthusiastic participation were seen and 10 members who answered all the questions correctly were given prizes by the Medical Superintendent, Dr.Prakash.
- Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: First Year Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Department
- Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
A poster presentation competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants presented research-based posters on various aspects of related to kidney disease.
- Causes and clinical presentations of kidney diseases
- Complications of kidney disease
- Importance of early detection
- Prevention of kidney diseases
Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
- Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Interns
- Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
Around 50 Interns from various Departments attended the Quiz competition and the top 3 students were awarded.
- Date & Time: March 14th 2025, at 12:00 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Primary Health Centre (PHC)
- Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers
A special health talk was conducted by Dr.Nithin, Dr.Sai Harsha at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on awareness to students on kidney health, symptoms and prevention of kidney diseases.
Main Topics covered:
- UTI in school going children, Symptoms, early detection and prevention
An exhibition on posters were also set up, and an interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community. Students were distributed prizes for their active involvement by Dr Sai Harsha.
The World Kidney Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about kidney diseases in children, its prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of maintaining kidney health and importance of early detection.
The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff, school teachers and community health workers along with IAP Puducherry Chapter.
World Obesity Day – 2025
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Date: 04-03-2025
Time: 10:00 A.M
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Interns, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Causes of Obesity, complications of obesity, foods to be avoided and its preventive measures.
As a part of World Obesity Day Celebrations, inauguration of exhibition in the Hospital courtyard was done by Director Dr. R.N. Kagne and Dean (Academic) Dr. K. Karthikeyan was done. Posters displaying the causes of obesity, complications of obesity, foods to be avoided and its preventive measures were depicted as charts for display to the public. Pamphlets prepared in local language (Tamil) were distributed to the public. Around 150 women, men and children attended the event.
A health awareness talk on obesity in children was given by Dr. Sawantharia, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics and also by Postgraduates in local language.
The importance of exclusive breastfeeding, avoidance of formula feeds and junk foods, importance of starting home based complementary after 6 months, providing healthy snacks to school going children and avoidance of JUNCS, improving the physical activity and restriction of screen time were the points highlighted in the talk. This was followed by MCQ competition with Yes or No answer printed in the local language (Tamil) on obesity for the crowd and the winners were awarded prizes. Around 100 women/men along with children attended the event.
Poster presentation competition was conducted for Undergraduates students. Around 50 students participated in the event, prizes and certificates were distributed for the top three posters.
A Health awareness talk on obesity complications, preventive aspects and life style modifications including importance of physical exercise and decreasing the screen time were educated to school students of Poovarasakuppam. Around 100 students participated in the event. The talk was given by Paediatric Postgraduates. The session was made interactive with the use of placards. A display of unhealthy foods (JUNCS) causing obesity and healthy foods were kept as a small exhibition for educating the school children. Short physical activity session was conducted at the end of talk.
A health talk followed by pamphlet distribution and MCQ session was conducted in the Thiruvennainullar camp by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics and Postgraduates. The winners of the MCQ quiz were awarded
WORLD ANAEMIA AWARENESS DAY – 2025
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 13.02.2025 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 5
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Iron deficiency anaemia – Clinical presentation, dietary management and prevention.
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized World Anaemia Awareness Day 2025 on February 13–14, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about anaemia, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Raise Your Hands for Blood Health.”
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, poster competition and community outreach programs, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students
- Date & Time: February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving blood health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
- Date & Time: February 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Aravind Siva (Pg)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
- Symptoms of Anaemia
- Iron-Rich Foods
- Preventive Measures
- Date & Time: February 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Department
- Theme: “Raise Your Hands for Blood Health”
- Sources of iron
- Prevention and treatment of anemia
- Symptoms of anemia
- Anemia awareness programs
- Date & Time: February 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Primary Health Centre (PHC)
- Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers
- Importance of Iron Supplements
- Dietary Modifications for Better Blood Health
- Preventive Measures for Maternal & Child Health
- Date & Time: February 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Annai Vidhya Mandir High school, Thirubhuvanai
- Target Group: Students aged 10–16 years
- Students diagnosed with anaemia were counselled on dietary improvements.
- Educational materials were distributed to teachers and students
IIC Self Driven Activity – Research Week Celebration 2024
Institution’s Innovation Council
Title: Qualitative Methods In Health Research
Date: 04th December 2024
OrganiTitle: Qualitative Methods In Health Research
Date: 04th December 2024
Organising Department: Paediatrics
Coordinator: Dr.T. Bharath Kumar, Dr. Sawantharia. J
Time: 2 Hours (9.30 – 11.30 AM)
Objectives: As a part of research week to make students understand what is qualitative research and why there is a need for it?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jenifer Florence Mary. J, Dr. Reenaa Mohan
Participant Details: Paediatric faculties, Postgraduates, Undergraduates and interns.
ing Department: Paediatrics
Coordinator: Dr.T. Bharath Kumar, Dr. Sawantharia. J
Time: 2 Hours (9.30 – 11.30 AM)
Objectives: As a part of research week to make students understand what is qualitative research and why there is a need for it?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jenifer Florence Mary. J, Dr. Reenaa Mohan
Participant Details: Paediatric faculties, Postgraduates, Undergraduates and interns.
The participants understood the need for qualitative research rather than quantitative research. The target audience thoroughly enjoyed the session as it was interactive and doubts were cleared. The participants understood the types of research, various approaches and theories on qualitative research.
Session was successful as it was interactive. The participants were able to clear their doubts then and there in between the session and the speaker was engaging the audience with her speech. As the guest speaker herself has done various researches she cleared the doubts in a practical manner. The audience gained lot of information on the topic and were motivated in doing qualitative research in future.
National Newborn Week Celebration - 2024
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 14.11.2024 to 22.11.2024
Time: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium, Basement Auditorium, Postnatal Ward, Skills Lab
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Undergraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 120
- Secretary: Dr. Bharath Kumar
The Department of Pediatrics at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, in collaboration with the IAP Puducherry Chapter, celebrated National Newborn Week from 14th to 22nd November 2024. The celebration aimed to create awareness and promote the importance of safe, high-quality, and nurturing care for every newborn, highlighting their fundamental right to health and survival.
The week-long program included various activities such as educational workshops, competitions, community awareness sessions, and interactive events. These initiatives brought together healthcare professionals, students, parents, and the broader community to foster improved newborn care practices.
Day 1: 14th November 2024
Event: Children’s Day Celebrations in the Pediatric Ward
The celebration commenced on a cheerful note with Children’s Day festivities in the Pediatric Ward. The event featured a cake-cutting ceremony, interactive games, and fun-filled activities, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere for the young patients.
The entire faculty actively participated in organizing the event, ensuring that the children felt celebrated and cared for. Prizes and gifts were distributed to all the children, spreading smiles and fostering a sense of happiness and hope.
- In-Charge Faculties: All Faculties
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Thamizharasan, Dr. Anandraj, Dr. Thejaswini, Dr. Pradeep
- Exclusive breastfeeding
- Maintaining hygiene
- Recognizing danger signs
- Timely vaccinations
- In-Charge Faculties: Dr. Bharath Kumar, Dr. Arulkumaran
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Aravind Siva, Dr. Aiswarya
A poster competition was conducted for staff nurses, providing a creative platform to showcase their expertise and ideas on topics like Kangaroo Mother Care, Breastfeeding Promotion, Infection Prevention, and Neonatal Resuscitation. Around 30 staff nurses exhibited the posters.
The posters were innovative and informative, reflecting the nurses’ dedication and in-depth understanding of neonatal care.
- In-Charge Faculty: Dr. Arun Kumaar
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Leelavathy, Dr. Pradeep
A community health talk was organized at the Thiruvennainallur outreach centre, led by Dr. Indhuja and team. The session aimed to educate the local community on:
- The importance of early medical intervention for newborns
- Warning signs of neonatal illness
- Nutritional care for mothers and infants
- In-Charge Faculty: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Postgraduate Involved: Dr. Indhuja
Day 3: 16th November 2024
Event 1: Antenatal & Postnatal (AN & PN) Mother Quiz
An engaging quiz competition was held for antenatal and postnatal mothers to assess and improve their knowledge of newborn care. Topics covered included:
- Breastfeeding techniques
- Safe sleeping positions
- Immunization schedules
- Newborn hygiene
Approximately 40 mothers enthusiastically participated, and winners were awarded prizes, encouraging active involvement in their child’s health and development.
- In-Charge Faculty: Dr. Ezhil Nilavan
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Aravind Siva, Dr. Priyanka
Event 2: Well Baby Contest
The Well Baby Contest promoted the concept of optimal growth, nutrition, and developmental milestones. Babies were evaluated on health parameters, immunization status, and overall care provided by their parents. Around 50 infants participated in event.
The event witnessed significant participation, and prizes were awarded to babies and parents, celebrating their commitment to newborn well-being.
- Postgraduates Involved:: Final Year PGs
Event: Postgraduate Quiz Competition
A PG Quiz Competition was organized under the supervision of Dr. Preethi T, focusing on key areas of neonatology such as neonatal resuscitation, jaundice management, nutrition, and infection prevention. Around 24 PGs participated in event.
Postgraduates demonstrated excellent knowledge and enthusiasm, making the event a valuable academic exercise.
- In-Charge Faculty: Dr. Preethi T
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Thamizharasan, Dr. Agnel
Event: Undergraduate Newborn Quiz Competition
An engaging UG Newborn Quiz Competition was conducted by Dr. Giridharan their Quiz App. The quiz focused on enhancing undergraduates’ clinical acumen and understanding of neonatal care. Around 130 students participated. The interactive format encouraged participation, with winners being recognized for their performance.
- In-Charge Faculty: Dr. Giridharan
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Rajeswari, Dr. Srinidhii
Event 1: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Workshop for Postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics and Department of OBG
A hands-on NRP Workshop was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Dr. Arun Kumar, and Dr. Romel Jose Joseph. The workshop provided practical training on neonatal resuscitation techniques, equipping PGs with life-saving skills to handle critical newborn emergencies.
- In-Charge Faculties: Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Dr. Romel Jose Joseph
- Postgraduates Involved: All First-Year PGs
A health awareness session in Panjavanmadevi emphasized maternal nutrition, antenatal care, and infection prevention. The event engaged community members to play an active role in promoting newborn well-being. Around 30 women participated in event.
- Postgraduate Involved: Dr. Leelavathy
Day 7: 22nd November 2024
Event 1: Valedictory Function
The valedictory function concluded the week-long celebration, with faculty congratulating all participants. Winners of various competitions were honoured with certificates and prizes, recognizing their contributions and enthusiasm by Dean Academic Dr.k.Karthikeyan and Medical Superintendent Dr.Pragash.
- In-Charge Faculties: All Faculties
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Anandharaj, Dr. Thejaswini
Event 2: Guest Lecture
The event featured an insightful guest lecture by Dr. Harish.S, Professor of Neonatology, Saveetha Medical College in Chennai on topics such as NICU care, breastfeeding, and human milk banking, offering valuable perspectives on improving neonatal outcomes.
- In-Charge Faculties: All Faculties
- Postgraduates Involved: Dr. Rajeswari, Dr. Agnel
Around 100 Undergraduates and Postgraduates students attended the event.
Conclusion:
The National Newborn Week Celebration – 2024 was a resounding success, fostering awareness and collaboration among healthcare professionals, students, and the community. Through interactive sessions, workshops, and competitions, the program underscored the importance of “Safety, Quality, and Nurturing Care – Birth Right of Every Newborn” and inspired collective efforts toward a healthier future for newborn.
Rational Antibiotic Awareness Week – 2024
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 1st October 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Hospital podium, SMVMCH
- Attendees: General public (Mothers, Grandparents, Father)
- Faculties: 50
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. A. Arulkumaran
- Coordinator: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: Rational antibiotic use, antibiotic stewardship, Antibiotic usage in common pediatric illness, Ideal usage and misuse of Antibiotics.
The Department of Paediatrics, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital celebrated Rational Antibiotic Awareness Week in a grand manner from 30.09.2024 to 04.10.2024 various events were organised by the department which includes.
- Poster competition for PG’s
- Public Awareness talk
- Quiz competition for UG students
- Prescription writing competition for Interns
A health talk was given by Dr.Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics, SMVMCH regarding rational use of antibiotics to the parents, grandparents of the children who were present in and around OPD and wards. Placards regarding ideal usage of antibiotics and misuse were shown to the audience. The session was very interactive and the queries from the audience were sorted out.
Quiz competition for UG students:
Quiz competition for UG students was held on 03.10.2024. 120 students were participated in the competition and the quiz MCQ were displayed using quizz app. Following the competition, questions were discussed with the students. The prizes were distributed to the winners.
Competition on prescription writing for Interns:
Competition on prescription writing for Interns were conducted in the OPD demo room by Dr.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics. The questions were framed based on case scenario on common pediatric illness. The questions were discussed with the illness. The prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners.
World Breastfeeding Week 2024
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 01.08.2024 to 08.08.2024
Time: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium, Basement Auditorium, Postnatal Ward, Chennai Silks – Villupuram, Thiruvennainallur.
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Undergraduates, Nursing Students, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 25
- Secretary: Dr. Arun Kumaar
- Coordinator: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: ‘Closing the Gap-Breastfeeding Support for All’
As a part of World Breastfeeding Week 2024 celebrations, the Department of Pediatrics, SMVMCH, Pondicherry conducted the Breastfeeding week from 01-08-2024 to 08-08-2024.
Day 1: 01-08-2024
Event 1: Inauguration Exhibition
As a part of WBW celebrations, on the 1st of August, the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 inauguration was done by the Chief Guests – Dr. Prakash, the Medical Superintendent of SMVMCH, Dr. Kagne, Dean of SMVMCH, Dr. Karthikeyan, the Academic Dean of SMVMCH along with the faculties from various departments.
Exhibits with pictures depicting the benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby, various positions of breastfeeding, and health talk was given to educate mother and their family members about the benefits of breastfeeding.
On the same day, posters were exhibited and explained to mothers of reproductive age, lactating mothers attending the OPD of Pediatrics and OBG (Nearly 250 women and their family members have been educated).
Pamphlets containing the benefits of breast milk were also distributed to the women folks.
Event 2: Poster Presentation
We also conducted a poster presentation competition among the Postgraduates of different departments, and undergraduates, in which 110 participants participated actively, under the guidance of Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Dr. Giridharan, and Dr. Ezhil Nilavan.
Topic of the presentation being this year’s theme, ‘CLOSING THE GAP-BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT FOR ALL’ Winners were chosen and participants were appreciated.
DAY 2: 02-08-2024
Event: Community Health Talk- Thiruvennainallur
On 2nd of August as a part of the celebrations of WBW 2024, Community Health talk was conducted in Thiruvennainallur Centre headed by Dr. Arulkumaran, with postgraduates and the medical officers of the local RHC.
Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 65 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving.
Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes.
As the theme of the WBW 2024 is ‘Closing the gap- Breastfeeding for all’ health talk was delivered to the working mothers, adolescent women and general community.
On the 3rd of August as a part of 3rd day of celebrations, under the supervision of Dr. Preethi.T, a competition of counselling the mothers in the postnatal ward was conducted to ensure not just the theoretical importance but the practical aspects and doubt solving regarding breast feeding.
It was aimed at stressing the importance of counselling and spreading awareness among the mothers and caretakers on the budding paediatricians. Postgraduates were applauded by the mothers and therefore had helped the students in developing and improving their communication skills.
Scores were given to the counseling based on the KALAMAZOO CHECKLIST FOR COMMUNICATION, which was modified for breastfeeding and used for assessment.
Event 2: Undergraduate Quiz Competition
On the same day, undergraduates participated in the quiz competition held over the topic of breast feeding headed by Dr. Preethi.T, 150 students participated in teams of two, with enthusiasm. Discussion regarding the current theme with the audience and quiz participants was done in detail.
Health Talk – Antenatal Mothers (SMVMCH)
On the 4th of August, health talk was conducted to the antenatal and postnatal mothers, in SMVMCH, where doubt solving was done and breast feeding awareness in the form of stressing the importance of breast milk, explaining about the myths about breastfeeding practices, advantages of exclusive breastfeeding, ‘responsive feeding’ with cues of hunger, breastfeeding among working mothers were explained.
As the theme was to close the gaps, an initiative was taken to include the adolescent females, newly married women, the caregivers and the general community available (patient attenders)
Day 5: 05-08-2024
Event 1: Antenatal Mother Quiz
Antenatal mother quiz was conducted to enlighten mothers on breast feeding to avoid bad child practices. Mothers admitted in antenatal and postnatal wards were given questionnaire with respect to the current theme and answers were discussed after the session. Selected winners were given prize after the discussion.
Poster Competition for Nursing Students
On the 6th of August, poster competition was conducted to the nursing students based on the theme of the world breastfeeding week 2024, About 50 students participated with utmost enthusiasm. Pictures and paintings depicting the colostrum, breastfeeding and the importance of community in breastfeeding has been emphasized.
Day 7: 07-08-2024
Health Talk – Working Mothers
Awareness Health talk was conducted at Chennai Silks Villupuram, headed by Dr. Arul Kumaran, under the supervision of Dr. Ezhil Nilavan and postgraduates.
Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 100 antenatal and postnatal WORKING mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving.
Many mothers showed their interest in discussing solutions to promote exclusive breastfeeding in working mothers. At the end of the health talk, questionnaires were distributed and prizes given among the audience.
Event: Valedictory Event
On the 8th of August, on the occasion of the end of world breastfeeding week, Valedictory event was conducted with the heads of the department of various departments, director of SMVMCH, and Dr. Thilagavathi ma’am Head of the Department, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Villupuram. After inauguration by the chief guest, felicitation of the chief guest was done by the Director of SMVMCH
Following which prize distribution was done to all the winners who’ve won in the various competitions held over the entire week. All the participants and winners were appreciated and applauded.
Guest lecture by Dr.Thilagavathi was conducted which was attended by 200 students, postgraduates and faculties. An interactive session where audience were educated and enlightened on many aspects of breast feeding took place along with a stress on the ways to close gaps in the adolescent, antenatal, postnatal and community level.
Vote of thanks was delivered to everyone who have participated with great enthusiasm in making the event a grand success.
World ORS Day – 2024
Organized by: Department of Paediatrics
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 29th July 2024 (Monday)
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Hospital podium, Thiruvennainallur PHC, Basement Auditorium, SMVMCH,
- Attendees: Undergraduates, Nursing Students, Interns, General public
- Faculties: 50
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. A. Arulkumaran
- Coordinator: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: The symptoms of dehydration, ORS uses, role of Zinc in acute diarrhoea, diet to be given during diarrhoeal illness etc.
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly celebrated ORS week / World ORS day in a grand manner.
Event 1:
Inauguration of exhibition on acute diarrhoeal disease and ORS:
A mini exhibition was inaugurated in the hospital podium of SMVMCH with posters in local languages (Tamil) on the symptoms of dehydration, ORS uses, role of Zinc in acute diarrhoea, diet to be given during diarrhoeal illness etc the exhibition was inaugurated by the Dean of SMVMCH Dr. R. N. Kagne. Pamphlet printed in local language (Tamil) was released to the public by Dean Academic Dr.Karthikeyan. The programme was also attended by the Medical Superintendent Dr.Pragash, faculties and Postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics and other departments. Around 75 to 80 women folk, men grandmothers attended the event
Health Awareness talk was organised in the Hospital Podium to the public on ORS
A Health talk was given by Dr.A.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics along with Postgraduates of the department. A demo was given to public by the Nursing Staffs of the Department on the preparation of ORS and the about be given depending on the age group. This was followed by an MCQ competition on acute diarrhoea and ORS was conducted with Yes/No answers. Around 60 people participated in the event. The winners of the competition was awarded prizes.
Event 3:
Quiz competition for Undergraduates students.
An online quiz programme was organised to undergraduate MBBS students their QUIZZ APP. The programme was conducted by Dr.Preethi.T, Associate Professor of Paediatrics. Answers for the quiz was discussed at the end of session. Around 135 students participated. The winners were awarded prizes and certificates.
Guest Lecture on Acute diarrhoeal illness and ORS to Nursing Students:
A Guest lecture was given to Nursing Students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College on Acute diarrhoeal illness by Dr.Giridharan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics. Around 150 students, 20 faculties of Nursing College participated in the event. A quiz programme was also conducted to nursing students at the end of session.
Event 5:
Health Awareness talk on ORS at Thiruvennainallur PHC:
A health awareness talk was given at Thiruvennainallur PHC by Dr.Ezhil Nilavan, Senior Resident of our department on ORS and its importance on the management of diarrhoeal illness. Around 50 women, children, men participated in the event.
Event 6:
Quiz competition for Interns:
A written quiz competition for Interns was conducted by Dr.Hemanth Kumar, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics on a ORS and acute diarrhoea. Around 75 interns participated, prizes and certificates were distributed.
School health Talk:
ORS Health awareness talk was given in Government High School at Thirubhuvanai, Puducherry on 30.07.2024. The talk was given by Dr.A.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics along with postgraduates and interns of SMVMCH. The importance of ORS during diarrhoea was depicted with posters and pamphlets printed in local language was distributed to the students
ORS demo was done to the school students and was ORS packets was distributed. Question and Answer session was conducted at the end of the programme and prizes were distributed. Around 180 from std VI to X students and 10 teachers participated in the event.
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Report 2024
Organized by: Department of Paediatrics
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 04th June 2024 (Tuesdayday)
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Basement Auditorium, SMVMCH
Participants
- Attendees: Faculties, Postgraduates, Undergraduates and Interns
- Faculties: 50
- Secretary: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: Recent numbers of reported cases of AFP and further plans in improvement of AFP surveillance and VPD.
Complementary Feeding Day - 2024
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 06th June 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Hospital podium, SMVMCH
- Attendees: General public (Women folk, Nursing mothers, Grandparents, Father)
- Faculties: 20
- Secretary: Dr. A. Arulkumaran
- Coordinator: Dr. T. Bharath Kumar
- Topics Covered: complementary feeding – when, what and how much to start?
Summary:
The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly organized Complementary Feeding Day on 06th June 2024. As a part of the celebrations various events were conducted.
Event 1: Inauguration of exhibition and pamphlet release:
A mini exhibition was organised in the hospital podium of SMVMCH with various placards and posters on types of recipes, texture amount of feeds that can be started in difficulty age groups were exhibited. Around 75 women folk, nursing mothers, grand parents. Father attended the event. The programme was inaugurated by the Dean Academic Dr.Karthikeyan and Dr.S. Girija, Deputy Medical Superintendent with faculties and Postgraduates of department of Paediatrics and other departments. Pamphlet on complementary feeds prepared in local language were distributed to all the attendees.
Event 2: Health Awareness talk and MCQ competition on Complementary feeds to public:
A health Awareness talk was organised in the hospital podium on Complementary feeds. The talk was given by Dr. A. Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics along with other postgraduates of the department. The talk covered on various complementary feeds, recipes, myths and facts on complementary feeds, this was followed by an MCQ competition with Yes or No answers on complementary feeding conducted to the public. Around 70 women, grandparents participated in the event.
Poster presentation competition was conducted for the final year MBBS students topic was on common complementary feed recipes and IYCF guidelines. Around 75 students participated and the winners were distributed with prizes.
Postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics are asked to talk for 2 minutes on Complementary Feeding – When and How to start? 23 postgraduates participated in the event. Podcast done by Postgraduates were selected as winners were telecasted in SMVMCH Manakural website for general public.
Event 5: Extension activities – Awareness talk to the public:
Health awareness camps on complementary feeding was conducted. The event included display of posters and MCQ competition for mothers. In Thiruvennainallur primary Health Centre the talk was given by Dr.T.Preethi, Associate Professor of Paediatrics. Around 75 women participated in the event. The second camp was organised in Poovanasam Koopam Primary Health Care moderated by the Postgraduates of SMVMCH. Around 50 women participated in the event. The winners of the competition conducted for the mothers were award with prizes.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Staff Nurses Report
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 19th June 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 08.30 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: Simulation Centre, SMVMCH
- Attendees: Staff Nurses
- Faculties: 6
- Secretary: Dr.Hemanth Kumar
- Coordinator: Dr. A .Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered :
- Initial Assessment – Recognition of the sick child
- Respiratory emergencies
- Airway
- Circulation
The workshop was inaugurated by the respected Director Dr.Rajagovindan and the Dean Dr.Kagne. The workshop was divided into 2 sessions (morning – 08.30 am to 12.30 pm) with 10 staffs and afternoon (01.00 pm to 05.00 pm) with 11 staffs with 3-4 hours in each session. The programme started with Pre-test followed by classes conducted by
- Arulkumaran (Professor) – Initial Assessment – Recognition of the sick child
- Preethi.T (Associate Professor) – Respiratory emergencies
- Thambiprabagarane (Assistant Professor) – Airway
- Arun Kumaar (Senior Resident) – Circulation
This was followed by post-test and feedback form and completion certificates were distributed to all the participants. The workshop was conducted similarly in the afternoon session.
World Thalassemia Day – 2024
A written quiz competition was conducted to the postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics with questions pertaining to peripheral smear findings, diagnosis, management and prevention of Thalassemia. Around 25 postgraduates participated in the programme. Winners were given prizes by Dr. T. Bharath Kumar Professor and HOD department of paediatrics. The session was conducted by Dr. A. Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics. SMVMCH.
A MCQ competition was conducted for the Interns of SMVMCH. Questions covering topics related to the types of haemoglobin, mode of inheritance, laboratory findings, management and problems related to iron overloaded were covered in the quiz. Around 35 interns participated in the event and the winners were given prizes.
World Autism Awareness Day – 2024
A mini exhibition was inaugurated by the respected Director Dr.D.Rajagovindan and the Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne in the hospital podium of SMVMCH where various charts depicting the signs of Autism, myths and facts on Autism, various therapies for Autistic child were highlighted in local language. Many parents, visitors, who attended the hospital (around 75) had a visit of the exhibition and pamphlets on Autism printed in local language were distributed.
Event 2: Health awareness talk on Autism and MCQ competition to the public on Autism.
A health education awareness talk on normal social developmental milestones, early signs of Autism were explained by Dr.A.Arun Kumar, Senior resident Department of Paediatrics. The co- morbidities of Autism and the various modalities of treatment were explained by Dr.Venkatarangan Senior resident department of Psychiatry. An MCQ competition with yes/No answers on Autism signs/symptoms were given to the public and parents who answered correctly were rewarded with prizes by Dr.Bharath Kumar.
Event 3: Dumb Charades competition for Interns
Dumb charades competition on Autism were held for interns.A prelims was conducted and 7 teams chosen and dumb charades competition was conducted with 2 rounds on Autism symptoms 1 round on comorbidities and the last round on therapists involved in the management of Autism. Winners were awarded with prizes and certificates. Around 30 interns participated. Dr.Arulkumaran conducted the event and was co-ordinated by Dr.Thambiprabagarane.
Event 4: Impromptu elocution competition for Postgraduates
Postgraduates in the Department of Paediatrics and Psychiatry were asked to prepare on various sub topics in Autism. PG’s were given lots and were asked to speak immediately on the topic chosen by them in the lot for 2 minutes. Dr.Arun.S Professor of Psychiatry, Dr.Preethi.T Associate professor of Paediatrics, Dr.Souganya Devi Assistant Professor of Psychiatry were the judges around 30 postgraduates participated. Winners were given prizes.
Event 5: School health talk to parents and teachers on Autism
School health talk was organised at FSDA School, Thirubuvanai. The programme was co-ordinated with IAP Puducherry chapter Dr.Vinoth Kumar secretary of IAP Puducherry chapter participated along with Dr.Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics and Dr.Perarul Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. Around 100 parents, grandparents along with 25 teachers participated in the event. Dr.Vinoth Kumar explained on the need for awareness on Autism among public and highlighted great personalities who have a very successful career even being autistic Dr.Arulkumaran spoke on autism symptoms using placards and charts, Dr.Perarul concluded his talk with co-morbidities in Autism and the importance of involving various specialists in the treatment of autism. An MCQ competition was conducted for parents on Autism and winners were awarded with prizes.
Event 6: Community extension activities
A health awareness talk was conducted in the Thiruvennainallur PHC and in Arpisam palayam in both the places a mini exhibition an Autism symptoms/signs were organised. MCQ competition on Autism were conducted and prizes were given. Around 80 people attended the events.
A seminar on Autism disorder clinical symptoms and multidisciplinary approach in its management was given by Dr.Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics and a mini quiz were conducted for students. Winners were awarded with prizes and certificates. Around 120 students attend the event.
Lecture were given by Dr.Ezhil Nilavan Senior Resident Department of Paediatrics. Around 120 students, teachers participants in the programme. The lecture focused on Autism symptoms and M-chat screening for Autism. The programme was well appreciated by the nursing faculties and students.
As a part of Autism Awareness a podcast was released in SMVMCH website Manakural on Autism screening in children by Dr.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics for the public.
IAP-NRP FGM Workshop
World Obesity Day
Date: 04.03.2024
Time: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium, SMV School
As a part of world Obesity Day celebration there was inauguration of exhibition in the Hospital podium by the Director of SMVMCH, Dr.D. Rajagovindan and the Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne. Poster displaying the causes of obesity, Calculation of BMI using IAP carts, complications of obesity are its prevention were depicted as charts for display to the public. Pamphlets prepared in local language (Tamil) was also distributed to public. Around 150 women folk, men, children attended the event.
A health awareness talk on obesity in children was given by Dr.Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics, Dr.Ezhil Nilavan Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics by Postgraduates. The importance of exclusive breastfeeding, avoidance of formula funds, importance of starting home based complementary after 6 months. Providing healthy snacks to school going children and avoidance of JUNCS, improving the physical activity and restriction of screen time are the following points highlighted in the talk. This was followed by MCQ competition with Yes or No answer printed in the local language (Tamil) on obesity was conducted and the winners were awarded prizes. Around 100 women/men attended the event.
Event 3
Poster presentation competition was conducted for Undergraduates students. The topic for the competition is “Obesity – The rising demon “. Around 20 students participated in the event, prizes and certificates were distributed.
Event 4
A Health awareness talk on obesity complications, preventive aspects and life style modifications including importance of phyiscial exercise and decreasing the screen time were educated to school students of SMV School, Madagadipet. Around 200 students participated in the event. The talk was given by Dr.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics along with Paediatric Postgraduates. The session was made interactive with the use of placards. A display of unhealthy foods (JUNCS) causing obesity and healthy foods were kept as a small exhibition for educating the school children. Short physical activity session was conducted at the end of talk.
A Postgraduates Quiz competition was conducted by Dr.Preethi.T Associate Professor of Paediatrics. The winners were awarded with prizes by Dr.T.Bharath Kumar Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics.
ALUMNI INTERACTION WEBINAR ON CORPORATE CAREER
Date: 17.02.2024
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Clinical department
The Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH conducted a webinar on “CORPORATE CAREER” headed by Dr. MAHALAKSHMI MD PAEDIATRICS, Consultant Paediatrician in Kims-Icon Hospital, Visakhapatnam.
The meeting was an informative session regarding the job opportunities in a corporate hospital presented by our alumni member.
World Anemia Awareness Day
Event Name: World Anemia Awareness Day
Date: 13.02.2024
Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium, Thirubhuvanai PHC, Conifer Matriculation School, Valavanur
The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly celebrated world Anemia Awareness Day on 13.02.2024. The theme for this year is “The Best Blood is your Blood”.
Event 1
World Anemia Awareness day celebrations began with the inauguration of exhibition in the hospital podium of SMVMCH by the respected Director Dr.D.Rajagovindan. Posters depicting the causes of anemia, symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, sources of iron rich foods, prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia were put up for display to the public. The exhibition was opened for the whole day and more than 100 women, men, mothers attended the event.
A stall with common food items, vegetables and fruits which have high rich iron content were displayed.
Pamphlet on symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, causes, treatment and sources of iron prepared in local language released by the respected Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne and Dean Academic Dr.Karthikeyan. Professors, Postgraduates from the other departments also attended the event. The pamphlet was distributed to the public over the entire week.
Event 2
Health Education talk on prevalence of anemia in India and the need for iron supplementation for children, adolescents and pregnant women was given by Dr.Arulkumaran, Professor of paediatrics and Dr.Saranyadevi, Assistant professor, Department of OBG along with the postgraduates. This was followed by an MCQ competition with YES or NO answers on iron deficiency anemia was conducted in the hospital podium of SMVMCH, around 120 women along with children, grandmothers, fathers attend the event.
Awareness talk on detection of anaemia and common sources of iron was given to the students of Conifer Matriculation School, Valavanur from class VI to IX. Awareness talk was given by Dr.Arulkumaran along with postgraduates of Department of Paediatrics on anemia using placards. This was followed by an interactive discussions with the students about common questions on anemia and students were rewarded with prizes. Around 150 students participated in the event along with 10 teachers of the school. Groundnut, jiggery and cakes were distributed to all students at the end of the session. Students and teachers highly appreciated the event.
Health Education Awareness talk on anaemia was conducted at Thirubhuvanai Primary Health Centre Puducherry to pregnant and Nursing mothers. The talk was given by Dr.Sakthi Abirami, faculty of Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH along with postgraduates. An exhibition on iron rich foods also put up and MCQ competition on anemia was conducted and prizes were distributed. Around 75 mothers attended the event.
WEBINAR ON FUTURE AS A NEONATOLOGIST
Date: 30.01.2024
Time: 02.00 to 5.00 pm
Venue: Clinical department
The Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH conducted a webinar on “FUTURE AS A NEONATOLOGIST ” on 30.01.2024 headed by Dr. BALAJI MD PAEDIATRICS, FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY.
The meeting was an informative session regarding the future as an neonatologist and job opportunities presented by our alumni member.
Promoting Gender Equality in Education
Date: 09.01.2024
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Paediatrics OPD
The Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH conducted awareness talk on 09.01.2024, “PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN EDUCATION” headed by Dr. KVP. Suriyakumari, Professor and HOD, Department of Anatomy.
The awareness talk highlighted the hurdles faced by women in pursuing their education. She also highlighted the need of family support to achieve heights in their career. The session was thought provoking and was open for discussion.
Following which, Dr. KVP Suriyakumari was honored with a momento.
Basic NRP Workshop for Nursing Students
January 2024
The Department of Paediatrics conducted Basic Neonatal resuscitation workshop for Nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College on 4th, 5th and 8th January 2024.
- The 1st station on Preparation at birth
- The 2nd station on Routine care of newborn and initial steps of resuscitation
- The 3rd station on Brief Ventilation
- The 4th station on Prolonged ventilation with normal heart rate and slow heart rate
World Anemia Day
The department of Paediatrics Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly celebrated world anemia awareness day on 27 th November 2023.
Event 1
A health awareness talk on iron deficiency anemia was organized in thiruvennainallur urban health centre. Dr. A. Arulkumaran professor of Paediatrics SMVMCH along with the postgraduates spoke on the causes of iron deficiency, signs and symptoms treatment and the preventive aspects of iron deficiency anemia around 50 to 60 mothers, grandparents children attended the event. An MCQ competition was conducts on anemia and prizes were distributed.
Groundnut cake was distributed to all who attended the event. Mother who interacted well and answered to many oral questions asked were awarded with prizes,
Iron tonic was also given to children who are noted to be anemic clinically.
Event 2
A display of common food items rich in iron content was kept as a small exhibition to the public in the Paediatric ward. Food items which are poor in iron and unhealthy was also displayed for the awareness of the parents.
This was followed by an interactive audience session with the parents, children, fathers and grandparents by Dr. A. Arulkumaran professor of Paediatrics and Dr. Shakthi Abirami faculty of department of Paediatrics.
Parents were explained on the symptomatology of anemia with charts depicting pictures on diagnosing pallor with various signs and symptoms. The role of deworming, problems of prolonged cow milk usage, proper introduction of complementary foods, role pf routine iron supplementation for infants and adolescents was also explained.
This was followed by a MCQ competition with yes or NO questions on common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia diagnosis myths and treatment with iron therapy. The program was well appreciated by the parents.
National Newborn Care Celebration week
The Department of Pedidatrics -Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College And Hospital and IAP PUduchery chapter celebrated newborn week this year in a grand manner
National Newborn Care Celebration week -2023, Newborn care week is celebrated every year in our hospital from Nov 15 to Nov 21, The aim for celebrating the week is to raise awareness about the importance of essential newborn care and highlighting this tears theme nurturing newborn lives through community – facility management
DAY 1 (16/11/23)
Event 1
As a part of new born care week celebration we had inaugurated exhibition at our department, Exhibition was inaugurated by our respected Medical Superintendent Dr. Prakash. The posters were depicting the various newborn care and preterm care creating awareness among the community, Around 190 members visited including patients and their atttenders undergraduate students, nursing staffs, other department faculties and Postgraduation.
Pamphlets containing the newborn care Do’s and Don’t s were distributed to antenatal and postnatal mothers, parents and public was inaugurated by our respected Head of Department Prof Dr.Bharath Kumar.
Event 2
An interactive health talk in the hospital podium to the public, patients and their attenders about the do’s and don’t s of newborn care danger signs in newborn and preterm care was given by Professor Dr.Arulkumaran and post graduates and doubts of the audience were clarified.
Event 3
We had organised health talk at our SMVMCH-RHTC Thiruvennainallur, health talk was given by Dr.Arun Kumaar (Senior Resident) and postgraduates from Department of Pediatrics, Awareness and importance of newborn care concentrating on there role of community in promoting health newborn practices.
Event 4
Quiz competition with YES or NO questions were conducted at Thiruvennainallur-RHTC and the prizes were distributed for the winners, around 50 members participated
Event 5
Model making competition was conducted for final year MBBS students, students were asked to prepare models highting on topics which emphasis on newborn or preterm care/follow up the exhibition was inaugurated by our respected Academic dean Dr.Karthikeyan and our respected Head of Department Dr.Bharathkumar, organised by our Associate Professor Dr.Preethi and postgraduates. Around 30 teams comprising around 100 members participated, the students participated with full spirit and enthusiasm, the models were innovative and more of working models were done which reflected the out of box thinking of the students and their innovative way of learning models depicting Retinopathy of prematurity, KMC, Umbilical cord clamping were done and various models depicting the essential new born care were done, 10 models were selected and awarded prizes. The models were open to public and was displayed for a week.
Event 6
Health talk was given to antenatal and postnatal mothers at OG ward of SMVMCH by Dr.Sakthi Abirami(Senior Resident) and the post graduates of Department of Paediatrics. Enlighting on do and don’ts of newborn care.Quiz competition for antenatal and postnatal mothers were conducted by Dr.Arun Kumaar(SR and post graduates)and prizes were distributed to the winners.
Event 7
A quiz competition for post graduates, was organised online via quizapp by Dr.Kanimozhi (Associate Professor) and postgraduates. Around 25 Post graduates participated in the quiz competition.
Event 8
Poster presentation competition for postgraduates of paediatrics OBG and community medicine and staff nurses was conducted under the theme new born care and preterm care organised by Dr.Giridharan (SR) and post graduates. Around 55 participants participated, Inagurated by Dr.Jayashree (Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology), various posters depicting newborn care, preterm care were done by the participants and winners were awarded prize and certificates.
Event 9
Standard operating procedure for neurodevelopment follow up for high risk newborn. A session was conducted at our department by Dr.Kanimozhi (Associate Professor) attended by postgraduates around, which was enlightening session and paving the way for more efficient functioning of our high risk newborn clinic.
Event 10
Valedictory function was organised at our hospital auditorium. Dr. Karthikeyan (Professor Department of paediatrics,MGMC) was invited as the chief guest and he gave a lecture on Topic: Essential New born care, His lecture was thought provoking and he highlighted and emphasised the importance of newborn care. Final year undergraduates, all PGs from department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology attended the lecture. Prizes and certificates were distributed by the chief guest to the winners of various competition held during the week.
IAP CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE WEEK CELEBRATION 2023
As part of Child and Adolescent health care week celebrations the following events were conducted by the Department of Pediatrics SMVMCH and IAP Puducherry Chapter in a grand manner highlighting on this year’s theme voice vision and vigor of adolescents from 7th November to 15th November 2023.
Teenage day celebration
Event 1
An mini exhibition was opened in the hospital podium for the public with posters depicting the normal pubertal changes in boys and girls , adolescent health problems like anemia , obesity , mobile phone addiction , and posters promoting healthy lifestyle habits were displayed . Many parents who attended the OPD and undergraduate MBBS students attended the exhibition. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr.Rajagovindan Director SMVMCH, along with the Dean Academic Dr. Karthikeyan with faculties and post graduates of various departments of SMVMCH.
Event 2
On the same day a Health talk was arranged to parents in the hospital podium addressing to the common adolescent health problems and appropriate preventive measures to tackle the health issues like anemia, obesity reproductive health problems were explained. The talk was given by Faculties from the Department of Pediatrics Dr.Arulkumaran, Dr.Kanimozhi, Dr.Preethi and OBG along with the post graduates parents are also well explained on the role of the family in bringing up a health adolescent. Around 75 peoples attended the event. Pamphlets addressing on adolescent health and tips to bring up healthy adolescent were distributed to the public.
Event 3
A school health talk for adolescent girls was arranged in Bonn Nehru School Thirukannur 100 adolescent girls participated in theevent. Common issues of adolescent girls like normal menstrual cycles, menstrual hygiene, eating problems, undernutrition and Anemia were addressed. The event was conducted by Dr.Shakthi Abirami, Senior Resident of Department of Pediatrics SMVMCH along with female pediatric post graduates. A MCQ competition was conducted at the end of the event and prizes were distributed.
Event 4
A guest lecture was given to nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College on Adolescent Health Problems. The interactive session was conducted by Dr Arul Kumaran Professor of Pediatrics using placards. Nursing students were asked to talk on common Adolescent health behaviors on the placards chosen by them and students who performed well were given prizes. Around 100 students participated in the event.
Event 5
An MCQ competition was conducted to parents on the Pediatric ward and OPD. MCQ questions addressed on common situations they face in managing adolescent and options of how they showed react to the given situation like school absenteeism, mobile phone viewing etc the event was conducted by Dr.Arun Kumar Senior Resident Department of Pediatrics. Prizes for the winners was handed over by Dr.T. Bharath Kumar professor and HOD dept of Paediatrics.
Event 6
A podcast was also released in SMVMCH mannakural website on the role of parents in bringing up a healthy adolescent by Dr. Arul Kumaran Professor of Paediatrics.
IAP Healthy Lifestyle Day
Event 1
A health talk was organized in Government Higher Secondary School Madagadipet for both boys and girls of STD VII & VIII. Topics of anemia & undernutrition problems of managing academic stress, anxiety were also addressed. The session was addressed by Dr. Nithya Assistant Professor of Department of Pediatrics. Around 65-70 boys and girls attended the event. Healthy snacks (sundal) were distributed to the students. The talk was well appreciated by the students and teachers of the school.
Event 2
A written debate competition was organized by Dr.Preethi Associate Professor of Dept of pediatrics on Technology for children and adolescent PROS and CONS. Around 50 students participated and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 3
An interactive Awareness talk was organized to the boys of Bonn Nehru School Thirukannur on how to avoid various risktaking behaviors like substanceabuse, alcohol and the importance of having healthy lifestyle behaviors like proper diet, exercise were stressed. The session was conducted by Dr. Arul Kumaran Professor of Pediatrics Along with the male postgraduatesof SMVMCH. Around 120 boys of class VII TO IX participated in the event
Event 4
As a part of adolescent health care week celebrations, a Guest lecture was organized to undergraduate MBBS students of SMVMCH. Dr.Aram Chenthil IAP Central Executive Board member 2022-23 and past President of IAP TNSC was invited as the chiefguest. The guest talk was on adolescent health and Risk Taking Behaviors of adolescents covering on various problems like substance abuse, alcohol and tips to overcome depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies was well addressed. The interactive talk was well appreciated by the undergraduate MBBS around 100 participated in the event. Prizes were also distributed to the students who actively participated in the interactive session.
Event 5
A poster competition was organized to the Postgraduate students of Dept. of Pediatrics on adolescent health lifestyle behaviors and the role of parents in supporting adolescent health to the post graduates of the dept of department of paediatrics and OBG. Dr, Kanimozhi Associate professor of paediatrics and for the event Dr. Niveditha Prof of OBG are the judges for the event 25 students participated and winners were given prizes.
A Pediatric Quiz programme on Adolescence was organized by Dr. Hemanth Assistant Professor of Paediatrics around 30 plus participated
Daughters Day
Event 1
A health talk was organized in the postnatal ward of SMVMCH to postnatal mothers and to mothers of the children admitted in the pediatric ward . The talk highlighted on bringing up healthy girl children and the session was conducted Dr.Arul Kumaran Professor of Paediatrics, Dr. Shakthi Abirami and the Faculties of OBG Department. The topics were included good touch and bad touch, Nutrition requirements of adolescent girls and menstrual hygiene and adolescent immunization.
Event 2
A drawing competition was conducted to postnatal mothers who delivered girl children. Mothers were asked to picturize on how they want their daughter to be in future. The competition was conducted by Dr.Thambi Prabhakaran Assistant Professor and Dr.Giridharan and winners were chosen. The prizes were given by Dr.T. Bharath Kumar, Professor and HOD, Department of Paediatrics.
Event 3
A health awareness talk was organized at the Urban Health Centre to mothers, grandmothers, and fathers on importance to have a girl in the family and the need to bring up a healthy environment with proper hygiene and good mental health for daughters, the talk was given by Dr.Preethi Associate Professor Dept. of Pediatrics. Healthy snacks were distributed to girl children and prizes were given.
Childrens day
Children day was celebrated on 14th November in the paediatric ward and the OPD of SMVMCH. A huge cake was cut by the children. Cakes, sweets, chocolates with small gifts was distributed to the children. A colouring competition and drawing competition was conducted to children in the ward and OPD in two groups of children less than 5 years and 5 to 10 yrs. winners were chosen and the prizes were distributed to the winners.
The Department of Pediatrics – Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital celebrated World Breastfeeding Week 2023, this year with great enthusiasm and vigor
As a part of World Breast Feeding Week 2023 celebrations, the Department of Pediatrics, SMVMCH, Pondicherry conducted the Breastfeeding week from 01-08-2023 to 07-08-2023.
Event 1: Inaugaration Exhibition
As a part of WBW celebrations, On the 1st of august, world breastfeeding week 2023 inauguration was done by the Chief guests- Dr.Rajagovindan, Director of SMVMCH, Dr.Prakash, the Medical Superintendent of SMVMCH, Dr.Kagne, Dean of SMVMCH, Dr.Karthikeyan, the Academic Dean of SMVMCH, Mrs. Rita, the Nursing Superintendent of SMVMCH and Dr.MuthamilSelvi, Principal of SMV nursing college along with the faculties from various departments. Exhibits with pictures depicting the benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby, various positions of breastfeeding and health talk was given educating mother and their family members about the benefits of breastfeeding.
On the same day, posters were exhibited and explained to mothers of reproductive age, lactating mothers attending the OPD of Pediatrics and OBG (Nearly 200 women and their family members have been educated).Pamphlets containing the benefits of breast milk were also distributed to the women folks.
Event 2: Poster PresentationWe also conducted a poster presentation competition among the Postgraduates of different departments, undergraduates, nursing students and staffs in which 120 participants participated actively. Topic of the presentation being this year’s theme, ‘Enabling Breastfeeding-Making a Difference in Working Parents’ Winners were chosen and participants were appreciated.
Event: Awareness Health Talk On 2nd of August- as a part of the celebrations of WBW 2023, Awareness Health talk was conducted in Thirubhuvanai PHC headed by Dr. Nithya with postgraduates and the medical officers of the local PHC. Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving. Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes. As the theme of the WBW 2023 is ‘Enabling breast feeding, making a difference in working parents’ health talk was delivered to the working mothers at the In which mothers enthusiastically participated.
On the 3rd of august as a part of 3rd day of celebrations, under the supervision of Dr. Preethi, along with the postgraduates, podcast contest was conducted among the undergraduates in which students spoke about the current year’s theme and put forth their outputs and ideas on enhancing exclusive breastfeeding among the working mothers. The podcast will be telecasted on our SMVMCH website “MANAKURAL” Site: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiF4eSTkNWAAxVNkYkEHSCeBxMQFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmvmch.ac.in%2Fcommittee%2F&usg=AOvVaw1_p9coDsuPDNBqReSGrMs5&opi=89978449
On the same day, postgraduates from different departments (Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Community Medicine) participated in the quiz competition held over the topic of breast feeding headed by Dr. Kanimozhi, 30 postgraduates from above mentioned departments participated with enthusiasm. Discussion regarding the current theme with the audience and quiz participants was done
Awareness Health talk was conducted at a private company named Appasamy Associates Pvt Ltd., headed by Dr. Arul Kumaran, under the supervision of Dr. Sakthi Abiramiwith postgraduates.
Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal WORKING mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving.
Many mothers showed their interest in discussing solutions to promote exclusive breastfeeding in working mothers. At the end of the health talk, questionnaires were distributed and prizes given among the audience.
Event 1: health talk – antenatal mothers
On the 4th of august, community health talk was delivered by Dr. Arul Kumaran at the Rural Health Centre, Thiruvennainallur, to about 50 antenatal and lactating mothers were enlightened on the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, the common myths regarding breastfeeding, with special focus on the issues faced by working mothers and their solutions.
Event 2 : Pictionary
Under the supervision of Dr. Preethi, Undergraduate Quiz in the form of Pictionary was conducted in which undergraduate (MBBS) students performed with great enthusiasm.
On the same day, inter-nursing college elocution competition was conducted in the languages of Tamil and English under the supervision of Dr. Nithya, judged by the Head of the departments of Anatomy, Radiodiagnosis, Assistant professor, Dept of Pediatrics and Nursing Superintendent. 8 colleges participated in the inter-nursing college elocution competition, in which 40 students have participated.
Day 5
Event 1: antenatal mother quiz
Antenatal mother quiz was conducted to enlighten mothers on breast feeding to avoid bad child practices. Mothers admitted in antenatal and postnatal wards were given questionnaire with respect to the current theme and answers were discussed after the session. Selected winners were given prize during Valedictory function.
Following which under the supervision of Dr. Hemanth Kumar and Dr.Giridharan, Well Baby Contest was conducted among 50 children, in which children showed great excitement and happiness. Contest was conducted in two age groups, 1st age group being children less than 1 year and the 2nd group of 1 to 5 years of age.
Gifts were given to children who have been exclusively breastfed, age appropriately vaccinated and children who performed well in the puzzles and different game competitions conducted in the department.
Day 6
Event 1: Health Talk – Antenatal Mothers (SMVMCH)
On the 6th of August, health talk was conducted to the antenatal and postnatal mothers , in SMVMCH, where doubt solving was done and breast feeding awareness in the form of stressing the importance of breast milk, explaining about the myths about breastfeeding practices, advantages of exclusive breastfeeding, ‘responsive feeding’ with cues of hunger, breastfeeding among working mothers were explained.
ORS Week Celebrations – 2023
The Department of Pediatrics SMVMCH and IAP Puducherry chapter jointly celebrated national ORS week. In a grand manner.
28th July 2023
A Health awareness talk to the public was conducted at Thiruvennainallur on the signs symptoms of dehydration, importance of ORS and zinc in the management of acute diarrhea by Dr.A.Arulkumaran Professor of Pediatrics and Dr.Thamizharasan postgraduate student of SMVMCH with the help of posters depicting the use of ORS. Pamphlets highlighting the uses of ORS were also distributed to the public.
29th July 2023 (ORS Day)
Event 1
Poster competition on Postgraduates and interns were conducted on “Role of ORS in acute diarrhoea” in Pediatrics OPD. Winners were selected and posters were displayed to public.
Event 2
A public awareness talk was arranged in the hospital podium of SMVMCH. Posters highlighting the uses of ORS, Do’s and Don’ts in treatment of diarrhoea were exhibited. MCQ competition with yes or no questions on ORS was given for the parents, and was asked to tick the correct option. Prizes were distributed to the winners around 75 attended the talk. An ORT corner was kept into the general public and the method of mixing the ORS and how to administer was also told to the public by the staff nurses of pediatrics ward.
Event 3
A guest lecture was given by Dr.A.Arulkumaran professor of pediatrics to the Nursing Students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College on physiological mechanism of ORS usage and management and prevention of acute diarrhea. The talk was attended by around 150 nursing students following the talk MCQ test was conducted to the students and students who scored the maximum marks was awarded.
An MCQ competition through Quizz App was held for under graduate MBBS students on Diarrhoea its management and ORS usage by Dr.Preethi.T Associate Professor of Pediatrics. The session was also co-ordinated by Dr.Giridharan senior resident department of pediatrics. Top scorer was awarded with prizes.
World Autism Day
The Department of Pediatrics along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly organized World Autism Day on 3rd April 2023.
As a part of celebrations Health Awareness talk was organized to the public by Dr.Kanimozhi.T Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics on the common symptoms that will help in detecting autism and the need for early intervention. The talk was supported with various posters displayed to be public on Autism for better understanding.
This was followed by MCQ competition to the parents, with Yes or No questions on Clinical clues that will help to detect autism and on the common myths about autism spectrum disorders. The winners were awarded with prizes which was distributed by Dr. T. Bharath Kumar Professor & HOD, Department of Pediatrics. Around 75 parents and grandparents participated in the event. Pamphlets on autism were also distributed to the public at the end of the programme.
In an afternoon a Guest talk was organized to nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College on Diagnosis of Autism by Dr.A.Arulkumaran Professor of pediatrics, screening and early intervention of the autism by Dr.B.Hemanth Kumar Assistant professor of Pediatrics. The talk was attended by 120 Nursing students and 20 faculties of nursing college.
Obesity Day Celebration
The Department of pediatrics Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly organized “WORLD OBESITY DAY” in a grand manner on 4th March 2023.
The celebration began with the inauguration of mini exhibition in the hospital OPD premises by Dr.Pragash.M Medical Superintendent (SMVMCH). The programme was also attended by faculties of the other departments.
In the exhibition posters depicting the identification of obesity with IAP BMI charts, cause of obesity due to increase junk foods, and its side effects, importance of cutting down the screen time and the need to do regular exercise and physical activity was depicted. Many mothers, fathers and children around 75 participated in the event. Pamphlets highlighting the causes of obesity in children and also about prevention was distributed to the public.
Obesity Day Celebration
The Department of paediatrics Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital along with IAP Puducherry chapter jointly organized “WORLD OBESITY DAY” in a grand manner on 4th March 2023.
The celebration began with the inauguration of mini exhibition in the hospital OPD premises by Dr.Pragash.M Medical Superintendent (SMVMCH). The programme was also attended by faculties of the other departments.
In the exhibition posters depicting the identification of obesity with IAP BMI charts, cause of obesity due to increase junk foods, and its side effects, importance of cutting down the screen time and the need to do regular exercise and physical activity was depicted. Many mothers, fathers and children around 75 participated in the event. Pamphlets highlighting the causes of obesity in children and also about prevention was distributed to the public.
This was followed by Interactive session with the public on the hospital courtyard the highlighting this year theme “Changing Perspectives – Let’s Talk About Obesity”. The talk was given by Dr.A.Arul Kumaran Professor of Paediatrics and Dr.Sakthi Abirami (Senior Resident) Department of Paediatrics. This was followed by MCQ competition to the mothers and interactive discussion to the question put forth by the parents moderated by Dr. A. Arul Kumaran Professor of Paediatrics. Children was also asked to do physical exercise in the form of a competition (maximum jumps in one minute) and were given prizes. The session was moderated by Dr.Nithiya (Senior Resident) Department of Paediatrics.
An UG competition for MBBS students “Healthy food contest” was conducted participants are requested to write about recipes for a healthy evening snacks in local language for children with calories and protein content for one serving with images in a chart. The programme was moderated by Dr.Preethi.T Associate Professor Department of Paediatrics. The prizes to the winners of the MCQ competition and healthy food contest was handed over by Dr.T.Bharath Kumar Head of the Paediatrics and by the Departmental faculties. At the end of session healthy snacks sundal and buttermilk was provided to the participants.
World Anaemia Day 2022
World Autism Awareness Day 2022
The Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH along with Villupuram Puducherry chapter jointly organized World Autism Day on 5th April, 2022.
As a part of celebration, inauguration of exhibition with posters depicting the common symptoms of Autism Spectrum disorders, myths on Autism and various treatment modalities of ASD were displayed. Pamphlet containing facts on early diagnosis of Autism were distributed to the public.
A health awareness talk was also arranged in the hospital podium of SMVMCH. Dr.Kanimozhi, Associate Professor of Paediatrics, gave the awareness talk regarding the importance of early detection of Autism with the help of display of various charts on symptoms and signs of ASD. The talk was well appreciated. This was followed by MCQ competition conducted for parents who attended the event and prizes were distributed.
A poster presentation competition was also conducted regarding this year Theme “Inclusion in Workplace – Challenges and Opportunities in the post pandemic world”. Postgraduates and undergraduates students participated in the event and prizes were distributed to the winners by the Director of SMVMCH, Dr.D.Rajagovindan.
Obesity Day Celebration
The Department of paediatrics Sri ManakulaVinayagarMedical College & Hospital along with IAP Villupuram Puducherry chapter jointly organized “WORLD OBESITY DAY” in a grand manner on 4th March 2022.
The celebration began with the inauguration of mini exhibition in the hospital OPD premises by Dr.KalaiselvanDean(Research)and HOD Department of Community Medicine and by Dr.Girija Deputy Medical Superintendent (SMVMCH). The programme was also attended by faculties of the other departments.
In the exhibition posters depicting the identification of obesity with IAP BMI charts , cause of obesity due to increase junk foods, and its side effects, importance of cutting down the screen time and the need to do regular exercise and physical activity was depicted. Many mothers, fathers and children around 75 participated in the event.
This was followed by Interactive session with the public on the hospital courtyard the highlighting this year theme “Obesity – Everybody must Act”. The talk was given by Dr.k. Kuppusamy Professor of Paediatrics and Dr. K. Nithya(Senior Resident) Department of Paediatrics. This was followed by MCQ competition to the mothers and interactive discussion to the question put forth by the parents moderated by Dr. A. Arulkumaran
Professor of Paediatrics. Children was also asked to do physical exercise in the form of a competition (maximum jumps in one minute) and were given prizes. At the end of session healthy snacks sundal and buttermilk was provided to the participants. The prizes to the winners of the MCQ competition was handed over by Dr. T. Bharath Kumar (HOD Department of Paediatrics).
As a part of celebration of World Obesity day an outreach activity was conducted at Annai Vidhya Mandir School Thirubuvanai. An interactive discussion was done the session was conducted by Dr. A. Arulkumaran (Professor of Paediatrics) Dr. K. Nithya(Senior Resident of Paediatrics) and Dr.Shobana (Postgraduate Department of Paediatrics)with the parents of the school children. Highlighting the importance of avoiding junk foods intake encouraging the concept of providing healthy snacks. Session was well appreciated and received by the participants. Pamphlets on the cause of Obesity and its prevention in children was distributed in local language to all the attended women.
National Newborn week Celebration
15th to 21th November 2022
The department of paediatrics, Sri ManakulaVinayagarMedical Ccollege and hospital and IAP Puducherry chapter celebrated National Newborn week from 15th to 21th November 2022 in a grand manner.
Day 1
A health talk was organised in the hospital podium of SMVMCH to the antenatal, postnatal mothers and to the parents with the help of posters depicting the dos and don’ts of essential newborn care and benefits of breastfeeding. The talk was given by Dr. Nithya (senior resident), department of Paediatrics. Any queries raised by the mothers on newborn care were also clarified. The programme was well appreciated.
A spell bee competition was conducted to 8th semester MBBS students. Students were asked to spell properly the common words in neonatology, taken from standard textbooks. Students were made aware on newer terminologies used in neonatology and winners were awarded.
A home to home competition was also conducted for UG students, here students are asked to make any object by using household articles which can be used for newborn care at home highlighting on this year’s theme “Home based newborn care”. Many students prepared various articles like small bed, paper fan, toys with bells etc. Students were appreciated with prizes.
Basic NRP programme was organised for the staff nurses working in SMVMCH in the labour room, NICU, postnatal ward from morning 8.30 to 3.30pm in the simulation centre of SMVMCH. The programme was co-ordinated by Dr. A. Arulkumaran, Dr. Revathy and Dr. Vinothini. Performance evaluation test was also conducted for all the participants in the afternoon and certificates were distributed.
World prematurity day Poster presentation competition was conducted for stuff nurses on this year theme on “A Parents embrace – a powerful therapy” and for the postgraduate, the topic was “Follow up of Preterm Care”. This was followed by an awareness talk to the parents on preterm care.
Day 5
Event 1
Poster presentation competition was conducted for nursing students and exhibition stalls was also done for the public by nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing college on various aspects of newborn care.
Event 2
An awareness talk was done by Dr. Vinothini Assistant professor of Paediatrics to the public on essential newborn care at Thiruvennainallur Primary Health Centre posters showing the do’s and don’ts of newborn care was also put up for the public.
Day 6
A MCQ competition was conducted to the antenatal and postnatal mothers in the ward with questionnaires containing yes or no answers. This was followed by interactive talk which was given by Dr. Rishika, postnatal ward incharge faculty and winners were given prizes.
A Valedictory function was organised in the hospital auditorium of SMVMCH Dr.Manikumar MD., DM. Assistant professor, Department of Neonatology Chengalpattu medical college was invited as guest speaker. The talk was on recent advances in the care soon after birth. The programme was presided over by Dr. Narayanaswamy Kesavan, Secretary of SMVMCH trust. Medical students, nursing college students, faculties of various departments have participated and the winners of the various competitions conducted for the last one week were given prizes.
IAP- Rational Antibiotic Day
The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH along with antibiotic policy and monitoring committee SMVMCH and IAP, Puducherry chapter jointly organized IAP Rational Antibiotic Day on 27.09.2022.
As a part of celebrations a quiz programme was organized to VIII Semester MBBS students by QUIZIZZ App online from 2.00 to 2.30 pm, the quiz was based on common clinical case scenarios, appropriate antibiotic usage and drug dosages for common antibiotics in children.The programme for co- ordinated by Dr.Preethi.T, Associate Professor of Paediatrics.
This was followed by interactive discussion with the 8th semester MBBS students on antibiotic stewardship by Dr. A.Arulkumaran Professor of Paediatrics. The talk enlighted on measures that can be taken by healthcare professionals in curtaining antibiotic usage among children.
A quiz programme was also organised for postgraduates students on the same day through QUIZIZZ appand the winners were selected. Slogan writing competition was conducted on 28.09.2022 for all MBBS students on preventing antibiotic resistance”. The students were asked to write the slogans in A4 size sheet and it was displayed in the Hospital Podium and winners were selected.
This was followed by awareness talk to the public by Dr. A.Arulkumaran prof of pediatrics with placards on side effects of antibiotic over usage and the need to give antibiotic if prescribed with correct drugdosage and right duration. Parents are also highlighted on proper storage of antibiotics and not to pressurise doctors to write antibiotics for viral fevers. The awareness talk was well appreciated.
The programme ended with the prizes distribution. The winners for quiz programmes and slogan writing competition was handed over to the students by the Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne, Dean Academic Dr. Karthikeyan and the Medical Superintendent Dr. M.Pragash.
Elocution competition was conducted both in Tamil and English for ,inter-college competition for nursing students in pondicherry. The topic given was this year’s theme “Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support”. Nearly 150 student nurses, nursing staffs, faculties of nursing college participated in the event. Prizes were distributed for winners. We had also organized poetry competition for undergraduate in both Tamil and English. Students had participated with enthusiasm and won their prizes
Day 5
Event 1:
Breastfeeding awareness talk was conducted at primary health centre – thiruvennainallur. Around 50 women, grandmothers, pregnant women along with husbands attended the event.
Event 2:
A health education programme on Breastfeeding awareness was organised via Suryan FM to reach the general public by professor of pediatrics by Dr. Bharath kumar on importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding problems and solutions.
Day 6
Event 1:
Poster competition for postgraduates students on this year’s theme “Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support”. Postgraduate students of paediatrics, OBG, community medicine participated (around 20).
Event 2:Well Baby Contest was held at Pediatrics Out-patient Department and healthy breastfed, immunized babies with adequate growth and development were selected and prizes given.
Event 3:
We also conducted community health talk at –ARPISAMPALAYAM ( VILLUPURAM DISTRICT) spreading awareness about importance of breastfeeding to mothers and their family members. The event was attended by pregnant and lactating mothers, their family members, interns and health care workers. At the end of the session, quiz test was conducted and prizes were distributed to the winners of community members.
Day 7
Event- 1
Health talk was given to antenatal mothers in our hospital and handouts containing questions on breastfeeding with yes or no answers were distributed to the women attending the OBG OPD and to the postnatal women in our college throughout the week and prizes were distributed( around 100 women participated).
Day 8
Events:
Valedictory function was organized in our hospital auditorium. Dr.S.Ramesh, Former medical superintendent and HOD pediatrics RMMC Chidambaram was invited as the Chief Guest. He spoke about GHIfrequently asked questions in breastfeeding and highlighted about this year’s theme of WBW 2022. Nursing students performed a skit about breastfeeding awareness on stage. Prizes and certificates were distributed by the guest speaker to the winners of the various competition held during this week.
Skit Team
Prize Distribution
PG Alumini
| Year | Name | Designation | Institute | E mail ID |
| 2012 to 2015 | Dr.Indu | Senior Resident | Anathapuri Hospital & Research Institute,Tirvandram | [email protected] |
| 2012 to 2015 | Dr.Prijo Philip | Pediatric Nephrology fellowship | CME Vellore | [email protected] |
| 2013 to 2016 | Dr.Anupriya.R | Junior consultant | SRISHTI Hospital Puducherry | [email protected] |
| 2013 to 2016 | Dr.Balaji.S | Junior Consultant | NICU Sooriya Hospital Chennai | [email protected] |
| 2014 to 2017 | Dr.Sivaraman.S | Fellowship in Neonatology | GKNM in Coimbatore | [email protected] |
| 2014 to 2017 | Dr.Revathy.K | Assistant Professor | SMVMCH | [email protected] |
| 2015 to 2018 | Dr.Shilpa.K | Senior Resident | Alluri Sitaramaraju Academy of Medical Science(ASRAM)’ ELURU, Andrapradesh | [email protected] |
| 2015 to 2018 | Dr.Priyaja.P | Senior Resident | Chennai Medical College in Tiruchi | [email protected] |
| 2016-2019 | Dr.Umamaheshwari | Senior resident | Trichy SRM Medical college hospital and research centre, Trichy | dr.umavijai22112gmail.com |
| Dr.Sri Lakshmi Chorida | Senior resident | Indra Gandhi govt. General Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, Pondicherry | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Nirmal SR | Private Practitioner | Dr.Thulasiraman children’s Hospital, Rasipuram | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Preethika Reddy | Senior resident | Farwaniya government hospital | [email protected] | |
| 2017-2020 | Dr.Sharani.B | Senior Resident | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institutem Puducherry | [email protected] |
| Dr.Mahalakshmi Jagatha | Senior Resident | Kim’s Cuddles, Vishakapatnam | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Gayathri.G.Nair | Assistant professor | Sri lakshmi Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Ramya.G | Private practitioner in Chennai | [email protected] | ||
| 2018-2021 | Dr.Thiyagarajan.V | Assistant professor | Aarupadi veedu medical college, Pondicherry | [email protected] |
| Dr.DineshM.S | Assistant professor | Sivagangai medical college, Sivagangai | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Mohana Priya.N | Assistant professor | Meenakshi medical college, Kanchipuram | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Anupriya.C | Consultant | Chandra Lung &Child Care Speciality Clinic | [email protected] | |
| Dr. Thambiprabagarane | Assistant professor | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry. | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Kamidi Kishore | Senior Resident | Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Andhra Pradesh | [email protected] | |
| 2019-2022 | Dr.Manju Reka S.B | Senior resident | Uthamandalam medical college, Ooty | [email protected] |
| Dr.Sivaperumal.G | Senior resident | Sri Lakshmi Narayana medical college, Pondicherry | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Hema Krishna Sai.M.S | Senior resident | Sundaram medical foundation, Chennai | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Lenaa Sakthiyavathy.M | Senior resident | Rajiv Gandhi women and child hospital, Pondicherry | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Kondra Niharika | Fellowship in Neonatalgy | Mehta’s children hospital, Chennai | [email protected] | |
| Dr.Yuvasri Alias Shanthini.A | Senior resident | ACS medical college, Chennai | [email protected] | |
Testimonial from PG Alumini
- Anupriya-2013 batch Pediatric faculties have immense knowledge in guiding to handle any emergencies.
- Prijo Philip -2012 batch Has necessary infrastructure and patients which enable us to gain enough experience.
- Student friendly department and encouragement in participating workshop and conferences.
- Good training in Special Clinics