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Dermatology - 2023

CME on Paediatric Urticaria – 2023

On the occasion of world urticaria day Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy organized a CME on PAEDIATRIC URTICARIA in association with Department of Paediatrics. The programme was conducted on the afternoon of 17th November 2023 from 1:30pm -5:00pm. The event started with Quiz prelims followed by brief introduction about the CME by Dr.Karthikeyan K professor and Head Dept of DVL SMVMCH .The first talk was given by Dr.Tiroumourougane serane,Hon secretary IAP TNSC On Antihistamines use in paediatrics followed by Approach to pediatric urticaria by Dr.Sivaranjani Associate professor , Dept of DVL JIPMER. Acute urticaria in children was dealt by Dr.Manobalan Assistant professor, Dept of DVL JIPMER Karaikal followed by a Talk on Chronic childhood urticaria by Dr.Remya Raj Assistant professor Dept of DVL IGMC&RI.The final Quiz was conducted by Dr.Vijayasankar Assistant professor Dept of DVL SMVMCH and quiz winners were awarded prize by Dr.Karthikeyan K. Around 80 delegates and faculties from various department have attended the CME. The Event concluded with Vote of thanks by Dr.Bharath kumar professor and Head Dept of Paediatrics SMVMCH

World Psoriasis day – 2023

World Psoriasis Day was celebrated in Department of Dermatology on 26th October (Thursday) 2023. Pamphlets were distributed to patients to create awareness about the chronic nature of the disease and lifestyle adaptations to be followed. A session about various unique clinical presentations of psoriasis was conducted which was attended by postgraduates and faculties of the department.

PG Clinics 2023

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital organized PG Clinics on 16.03.2023 & 17.03.2023. PG Clinics 2023 was conducted by the department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Dr. K. Karthikeyan Professor & HOD and Dean (Academic) welcomed the gathering and conference was inaugurated by Dr. R.N. Kagne Deputy Director and Dean, Dr. M. Pragash Medical Superintendent and Dr. R. Remya Raj IADVL Secretary and the occasion felicitated by Dr. P. Vijayasankar Assistant Professor, Department of DVL and Dr. M. Aravind Baskar Senior Resident, Department of DVL. The academic program were planned in a way to equip residents with necessary knowledge about basic skills and attributes needed for appearing in final year post graduate exam. Various must know important topics including therapeutics in dermatology, spotters and dermatopathology were covered by expert dermatologists. About 64 final year postgraduates from various colleges in and around Puducherry and Tamilnadu attended the conference. The following faculty acted as resource persons.

S.No	Faculty Name	Designation
1	Dr. Sheela Kuruvilla	Professor & Head, Arupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital
2	Dr. Udayashankar C	Professor & Head, IGMCRI
3	Dr. Manoharan	Professor & Head, Balaji Medical College
4	Dr. Laxmisha C	Professor, JIPMER
5	Dr. Rashmi Kumari	Professor & Head, JIPMER
6	Dr. Kaviarasan P K	Professor & Head, Cuddalore Medical College
7	Dr. Karthikeyan K	Professor & Head, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
8	Dr. Rangaraj M	Professor , Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
9	Dr. Vijayasankar P	Assistant Professor, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
10	Dr. Aravind Baskar M	Senior Resident, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Program Schedule: Day 1 (16.03.2023)

Time	Topic	Faculty
9.00 – 9.15 am	Introduction to Exam	Dr. Karthikeyan K
9.15 – 10.00 am	Long Case : Systemic Scleroderma	Dr. Sheela Kuruvilla
10.00 – 10.15 am	INAUGURATION AND TEA
10.15 – 11.00 am	Vaginal discharge and Urethral discharge	Dr. Udayashankar C
11.00 am – 1.00pm	Spotters	Dr. Manoharan
1.00 – 2.00 pm	LUNCH
2.00 – 3.00 pm	Immunobullous disorders	Dr. Laxmisha

Program Schedule: Day 2 (17.03.2023)

Time	Topic	Faculty
9.00 – 9.45 am	SLE	Dr. Karthikeyan. K
9.45 – 10.30 am	Erythroderma	Dr. Rashmi Kumari
10.30 – 10.45 am	TEA
10.45 – 11.30 am	Genital Ulcer and Genital Warts	Dr. Rangaraj M
11.30 – 1.00 pm	Leprosy	Dr. Kaviarasan P K
1.00 – 2.00 pm	LUNCH
2.00 – 2.45 pm	Drugs	Dr. Vijayasankar P
2.45 – 3.30 pm	Dermatopathology	Dr. Aravind Baskar M
3.30 – 4.00 pm	Valedictory function and feedback

World Leprosy Day 2023 (CME)

Observing World Leprosy Day on January 30th 2023, awareness campaign was organized in Sri Manakula Vinayagar medical college wherein health education was given for public regarding the manifestations of Leprosy. Banners were exhibited depicting the common clinical features and deformities of Leprosy. Public were also educated about the early signs and symptoms of Leprosy to aid in early diagnosis and treatment. Common doubts by the public were addressed. CME on Uncommon manifestations of Leprosy was conducted on January 31, 2023. Clinical cases on uncommon manifestations of Leprosy were discussed and personal experiences were shared by the speaker. At the end of the session during the question-and-answer session, doubts were raised by the audience which were clarified.