Activities

On the occasion of National Sports Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand, the School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU, Salem organized various sports events on 29th September 2025. The following games were conducted with enthusiastic participation:

Volleyball – Men, Kho-Kho – Men & Women, Kabaddi – Men & Women

The event was graced by our Chief Guest – Mr. K. Elamparithi, International Athletic Coach, Salem SDAT Coach & Do or Die Academy Coach, Salem. He delivered an inspiring motivational speech, administered the sports pledge, and distributed the certificates to the winners. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of the Overall Winners Rolling Trophy.

School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem. Road Safety Club, National service scheme and APEX SDG jointly organized a Road Safety Awareness Lecture Program under the theme of SADAK SURAKSHA MITRAon 25th Aug 2025. Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean & Director – AHS inaugurated and honored the chief guests Mrs V. Kokila, Regional Transport Officer, RTO, Salem West and Mrs Jayanthi, Motor Vehicle Inspector, RTO, Salem West. Respected Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean & Director – AHS emphasized the importance of road safety to the students and projected the real time example and reiterated the role of youth in promoting safe driving practices. Chief Guest explained the students about the road safety rules and regulations, importance of wearing Helmet, Safety road signals, immediate communication to hospital by bystanders during emergencies. They also highlighted the Government policy of awarding ?5000 and a certificate to individuals who help save lives at accident sites. Approximately 200 students and faculties actively engaged in the road safety awareness lecture program..

School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU,Salem. Stepping into yet another academic year 2025-2026..The new beginning starts With new hopes of our 650 plus UG and PG students  .The Inaugural started with offering prayers and receiving divine blessings of Lord Almighty.Ceremony started with Welcome address by Prof.Tamilchudar.R,Admin Incharge,HoD-Optometry, SAHS, VMRF-DU followed by Inaugural address by Prof.Dr.B.Sendil kumar,Dean-AHS, VMRF-DU,Dr.K.Meenakshi Sundaram,Medical Director,Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and Consultant,VIMS Hospital,Salem.Chief Guest  Dr.Parveen Sultana gave an insightful talk to the students and parents about developing the career by using opportunities right .Chief Guests and Special guests Dr.Ashok,Deputy Medical Director ,Director-Emergency Medicine,VIMS Hospital,Dr.Prabagaran,Geriatric and General Consultant,VIMS Hospital,Salem were felicitated by Dean and they  Congratulated students for choosing SAHS and making the right choice for a bright career.Vote of thanks given by Prof.Kalaivani,Academic Coordinator 

The Graduation Ceremony of 2025 of School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU) happened on 06.08.2025 at Annapurna auditorium, VMKVEC,Salem. The ceremony started with the academic procession by dignitaries. Prof Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS, VMRF(DU) welcomed the gathering and also delivered the annual report of SAHS. Dr.Illagovan Veerappan,MD,DM, Chief Nephrologist,KG Hospital,Coimbatore and Dr.Soundammal,Dist.Health Officer honoured rhe event as Chief Guests and gave the Presidential address that emphasized on upskilling and humanity. Dr.K.Manivannan, CoE,  Prof.Dr.B.Jaykar, Clinical Trials of VMRF-DU gave the Key note address about the importance of AHS professionals in hospital industry. 365 students were awarded their degrees and Congratulated for their well deserved success.

 School of Allied Health Sciences, VIMS Hospital Campus, VMRF-DU, Salem. On the occasion of *World Nature Conservation Day 2025*, the EVS students Club & Bhumi club organized an unique event on July 28, 2025, at SAHS Campus. A highlight of the event was the inauguration of a globe constructed entirely from waste plastic, symbolizing the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution & promote sustainability. The globe was formally inaugurated by *Prof.Dr.B. Sendilkumar*, Dean & Director SAHS, Salem.

Prakash I-B.Sc.,MLT delivered a speech on Nature conservation, stressing the role of youth in protecting the planet. The event raised awareness and encouraged innovative thinking for environmental conservation.

Department of MPH and Young Indian club of  School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Salem, organized a community outreach program on World Population Day 2025 at the Primary Health Care Centre, Veerapandi. The event aimed to raise awareness about population control and its impact on health and society. UG students performed a powerful mime depicting issues like overpopulation, healthcare burden, and resource scarcity, while promoting family planning and responsible parenting. Public Health students delivered an interactive talk on population growth, contraceptive methods, maternal health, and small family norms. The session effectively engaged the local community. Dr. Ramya and Dr. Kamali, Chief Doctors at the centre, graced the event and lauded the students' efforts, stressing the importance of youth in public health advocacy. The initiative achieved its goal of community awareness and provided valuable experiential learning for the students. The institution remains committed to promoting public health through meaningful outreach programs.

School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU, Salem. On the occasion of National Statistics Day 2025, we organized a Workshop & Hands-on Session on Data Visualization and Analysis using SPSS on July 2, 2025, at Dr. ASG Auditorium. The event commenced with a presidential address delivered by Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean & Director, SAHS, VMRF-DU, Salem. Our Resource Person, Dr. M. Ramji, Statistician, Dept. of Community Medicine, Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Madurai, led the session. Over 120 students & faculty members participated, gaining hands-on experience in various data analysis & visualization techniques using SPSS.