Events

Department of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU has organised National Conference Impact Fest For Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (IMPACT) -2024 under the Theme of Pioneering Precision: "Advancing Surgery and Anaesthesia for Better Patient Care" The conference started with a prayer song  followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. The Inaugural address was given by Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS, VMRF (DU), & the Presidential address was given by Prof.P.K Sudhir,Vice chancellor,VMRF,DU,Salem who emphasized the importance of Advancing Surgery and Anaesthesia for better patient care "  the Guest speakers, Dr.Kumaresan,MBBS,DA Government Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem. Mr. Abhishek, Assistant Professor – Yenopoya University, Mangalore. Mr.Mahesh ,Chief Anaesthelogist,Naseem Hospital,Qatar. Ms.Apoorva Hshetty , Assistant Professor Yenopoya University,Mangalore. Lakshmi surgicals,Allied Medicals , Chennai - Hands on Training. Competition are conducted like Bestowal,wall of Knowledge Tiny Tales,Rapid Rumble. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology students from around 10 colleges of about 750 students actively participated and presented. Deserving students were appreciated with prizes and certificates for their outstanding performance. Department Of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology students has contributed cash for surgical instruments.

 Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU. National Conference V-OPTO 2024 under the theme Optothon. The conference started with a prayer song  followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. The Inaugural address was given by Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS, VMRF (DU), who emphasized the importance of innovation and research in the field of optometry. Guest speakers, Ms. Maheshwari Srinivasan, Founder & CEO, Core Idea Innovation, Chennai, Dr. Ramesh S.VE, Chief Executive Officer & Founder – NeuroSim (P) Ltd, Director – Clinical and Research – Artificial Learning System India (P) Ltd, Mr. Vignesh, Senior Optometrist-Clinical Research & AI Remidio Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd, and Dr. Nagaraj.V Managing Director & Founder, Trueline Research Private Limited, Salem shared their expertise on cutting-edge topics, including artificial intelligence in optometry, innovative solutions for eye care, and the role of technology in enhancing patient outcomes. Optometry students from around 10 colleges across the country actively participated and presented their own innovative ideas in OPTPTHON. Deserving students were appreciated with prizes and certificates for their outstanding contributions. The conference helped in networking opportunities, fostering collaborations and exchange of ideas.

Department of RIT, School of  Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation Deemed to be University Salem, organized National conference on ISPE- NTR 2023  associated with Society of Indian radiographers Association  on 2.12.2023 at Adhitya Mahal. Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS presided over the programme and delivered the welcome address. SIR president Mr.Munirathinam,  General.secretary Mr.Marimuthu,  DirectorAcdemics Mr.Damaodara Naidu, CEO Mr.srinivasulu were felicitated and delivered the keynote address.

In this special occasion, signed MOU with SIR for the RIT students academic activities..

 5 scientific session and Quiz, Paper and poster competitions were conducted.

More than 600 participants from.various college  were participated in this conference.

National conclave on Neuroscience Technology with the theme “World Brain Day – Neurophilia 2k23” was organised by school of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU)on 22.07.2023at Skill Lab Auditorium.The conclave was started with prayer song and followed by lighting of lamp.The welcome address was given byProf.Dr.B.Sendilkumar,Dean, AHS, VMRF (DU).Mr.Andrew John Silvester, Director/Incharge, SAHS, VMRF(DU), Puducherry, Mr.K.J.Vijay, Assistant Professor, Department of NST, FAHS & Ms.Sneha, Lecturer, Department of NST, FAHS, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai, Dr.Arunkumar, Consultant, Neurologist, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai & Mr.Richard Ilamurugan, Clinical Neurologist, MIOT International, Chennai were invited as resource person of this programme & they were delivered the special address on various topic in neuroscience technology.Most of students from various colleges were actively participated. All the participants were appreciated with certificates.On this occasion, with the motto of creating awareness on “World Brain Day”, the brain activity chart was pasted on college wall & its unveiled by Dean of SAHS & Chief guests. Also all the participants were printed their hand prints in brain outline diagram.

National conclave on Cardiac & Perfusion Technology with the theme “Modalities of Echocardiography, Cardiac Intervention & Cardiopulmonary Bypass Techniques” was organized by school of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) on 15.07.2023 at Annapoorna Auditorium. The conclave was started with prayer song and followed by lighting of lamp. The welcome address was given by Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean, AHS, VMRF (DU). Prof.Dr.P.K.Sudhir, Vice Chancellor, VMRF(DU) invited as a chief guest of the programme. He delivered the presidential address. The morning session included talk by Ms.Jenova James, Senior Lecturer & Coordinator of Allied Health Sciences,BGS Global Institute of AHS,Bangalore,Mr.John Peter Patrick,Senior Perfusionist & Lecturer,Saptagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center,Bangalore,Mr.Fazulur Rahuman,Senior Cardiovascular Technologist,Al Ahli Hospital – Abu Dhabi,UAE. The afternoon session included by  Mr.S.George Miller,Assistant Professor, Faculty of AHS, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai , Ms.Priyanka, Senior Lecturer,Department of Cardiac Technology, Ramaiah Institute of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Ms.Sreevardhini, Perfusionist, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. On account of this occasion, the paper & poster presentation competition was conducted. Most of students from various colleges were actively participated. All the deserved students were appreciated with memento & certificates. Nearly 700 participants from various organizations were participated in this conclave.

Placement cell, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF - DU, Salem organised Career Guidance Conclave - Finishing School Programme 2023 on 27th and 28th April 2023. This programme consists of 13 sessions from eminent speakers from the reputed organization.

 This programme helped students in 

1.Identifying several fields of job

2.to develop the basic etiquette for Medical coding jobs

3.To choose the suitable field of job after their graduation.

4.Guided students in writing their resumes

5.Helped in picking up the appropriate competitive exam and it's preparation

6.Described the Pros and cons working in a corporate environment

7.Importance of learning foreign languages as an AHP.

8.Delivered about the schemes and programmes available for start up.

400+ students benefited through this session.

School of Allied Health Sciences Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation organised  CME & WORKSHOP  on “INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROMONITORING - AN ESSENTIAL ADJUNCT TO NEUROSURGERY: CURRENT STANDARDS AND THE FUTURE"by Department of Neuroscience Technology,SAHS,  VMRF(DU).

Speakers:

1.Dr.R.L.SUNJAY PRADHEP, MBBS, MD (Gen. Med), DM(Neuro)

2.Dr.AISHVARYA SHREE.N, MD, DM,Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology

3.Prof.Anil Pande.Adjunct Prof of Neurosurgery,Sr.Consultant and Faculty,Apollo Hospitals  Education and Research Foundation,Chennai

4.Mr.Richard Ilamurugan,Neuro Technologist,Manipal Hospitals,Bangalore.

School of Allied Health Sciences Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation(DU) organized National conference In view of  International Day of  Radiology(IDOR 2022) jointly with Society of Indian Radiographers Association, Tamilnadu & Pondy chapter... Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean & Director SAHS inaugurated the conference and delivered the welcome address. Society of Indian Radiographers Association president Mr.Munirathinam and General Secretary Marimuthu delivered the keynote address....Nearly 600 participants were participated in this conference from various colleges. The quiz ,paper and poster presentation also conducted for students...students who won in poster & Paper presented competition were appreciated with certificates and memento...At the end of the programme the RG,RT and NM students presented gift to SAHS...

 Department of Radiology & Imaging Technology,School of Allied Health Sciences,VMRF(DU) associated with Indian College of Radiological Technology  under ISRT organises a Workshop and Hands on Training Programme on the topic Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology ..

Date: 9 & 10 Sep 2022 Venue: SAHS Auditorium, College Campus..

Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU proudly organised an International conference on the theme "Evolution of Optometry" on 9th April 2022. Distinguished speakers from various states of India and an International speaker have been invited for the conference. More than 500 participants has been benefited from this event. The following speakeres has been invited for the conference.

1.Mr.Gopinath M ,M.Opto, FBDO,Ph.D Scholar, Department of Optometry, Manipal college of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

2.Mrs. Lakshmi Shinde CEO, Optometry Council of India, Exceutive Manager, Global Education IACIE

3.Mr. Fakhruddin S. Barodawala, M.Opto, FASCO Dispensing Optical, FIACLE, FAAD, Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, SEGI University, Malaysia.

4.Mrs. D.R.Devi, Consultant Low Vision Care Specialist at Vision, Low Vision Care Specialist & Contact Lens Specialist at VRS,  Chennai, Senior Lecturer at the Sankara Nethralaya Academy.

5.Dr. Sivaraman Viswanathan, HOD - Optometry Department at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

Department of Cardiac Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU proudly organized National Conclave on Cardiac & Perfusion Technology on the Theme : An outlook on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery on 26-03-2022 with eminent speakers from various Hospitals. More than 700 participants benefited.

National Conference on Medical Lab Technology (NCMLT2022)  was conducted on 26.02.2022.The Conference was well attended by eminent academicians, faculty members and students from various reputed technical and educational institutions. Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean,AHS was the convener of the conference. Around 580 Medical Lab Technology students and professionals from various organisations had participated in this conference. 

Department of Renal Dialysis Technology,SAHS,VMRF-DU organised a conference “ Renal Dialysis Technology Confluence 2022" on 05.02.2022.400 students and faculty of various Allied Health institutions and Clinicians from various Hospitals had actively participated and were enlightened by the talks of eminent speakers in the filed of Renal Dialysis.

Department Of Physician Assistant, SAHS,VMRF-DU organised "National Symposium for Health Sciences 2022-A Multidisciplinary approach.

School of Allied Health Sciences in jointly with Society of Radiographers (TN&PY Chapter) organized CME on World Radiography Day 21st November 2021 with the theme A view beyond Horizons in Medical Imaging Techniques. More than 800 Participants attended this CME which was followed by Poster and Paper Presentation

Dear participant,                                                Greetings School of Allied Health Sciences,  Vinayaka Misson's Research Foundation (DU)! 

We are happy to organize a National level Technical Symposium on current Trends in Radiology and imagining Techniques.

Call for Abstracts

"e Paper and e poster competition"

Programme Date : 3.th and 31st October 2021.

Last date for abstract submission: 24.10.2021

Registration and Abstract submission link: https://forms.gle/VR26iNrircDdzxeH7 or scan the QR CODE in Brochure. 

Cash prize will be provided for 1st,  2nd and 3rd place ( Poster & Paper) 

Others participants will get participation certificate 

All the abstracts will be published in Souvenir 

With Regards                                     Organizing Secretary 

School of Allied Health Sciences Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU) Salem,  Organises 2nd INTERNATIONAL E-CONFERENCE ON BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES  ( BMEDCON'21) from 23rd August 2021 to 31st August 2021.

E certificate will be provided to eligible participants who attend at least 6 sessions.  

    School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF (DU) located at Salem, organized a “Interdisciplinary International Allied Health Sciences Conference – CONVERGENCE 2021” from 15.7.2021 to 27.7.2021.

The First day session was started with prayer song and followed by lighting of lamp.Dr.B. Sendilkumar, Dean & Director,AHS inaugurated the programme and delivered the welcome address. The aim of this programme is to create a poweful learning experience & cultivating knowledge in the different field of Allied Health Sciences.

The all sessions are includes a talk by Mr.Abdul Karim Mustafa, Senior Assistant Medical Officer, Jabatan Perubatan Kecemasan Hospital Canselor Tuaku Muhriz Pusat, Perubatan UKM, on the topic "History taking in prehospital care: Formulating Differential Diagnosis, Mr. RanjithKumar Inbasekaran, Dialysis Technologist, Reaya Mumayaza Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, UAE, on the topic "Advancement in Dialysis Technology"  Dr. Fredrick Johnson M.S CAS Ph.D. (Neurosurgery) Department of Neurosurgery, InselspitalBern, Switzerland, on "Advanced Technologies and trends in Operation Theatre towards automation".

Dr. Rupendra Shrestha, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, on the topic "Mucormycosis" , Nasser Hamed Hamoud Al Kalbani Senior Cath Lab Technologists, National Heart Centre, Royal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Oman, on the topic "EP Study", Dr. Vishwanataha Kini, MD., DNB., FRCR. Professor & Senior Consultant Radiologist, Well Cornell Medical College, Qatar, on "Children are not little Adult: A preparation for next wave", Ashraf Ali Perfusionist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, on the topic " Principal of CPB" Mr. Gokul Sampath, Neurophysiologist, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, on the topic "Advanced Neurophysiological prodecures and its significance in Clinical Neurology.

Om Prakash Jasuja, Professor of Forensic Science, Chandigarh University, Punjab, on the topic "Poroscopy", Mr. Sumeer Singh, Postdoctoral Clincial Research Fellow, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, on the topic "Computer Vision syndrome and blue light Blocking Lenses: Closing the evidence gap " Mr.Krish Prahalad, Ph.D Candidate, College of Optometry, University of Houston, on the topic " Eye Movements and Visual Perception", Mr. Saravanan, Advanced Paramedic, Ziqitiza Gulf Pramedic, Dubai, on the topic " Basic Life Support & Common Emergency.

Nearly 3000 participants were registered for this programme from all over the world. At the end of the programme all the atttended participants were appreciated with e- cetificates.

The whole programme  was well arranged by incharges of all departments, SAHS,VMRF(DU).

National e- Conference on Medical Lab Technology was conducted on 12.02.2021 by scholl of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem. The conference was well attended by eminent academicians, faculty members and students from various reputed technical and educational institutions. Dr. B. SendilKumar, Director, SAHS, convener of the conference. 

The morning session included talk by Dr. Ruma Dutta, MD, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennaion the topic, "Pandemic Management Response", Dr. Lawrence D'Cruze, MD, Asso.Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, on "Approach to Anemia".

The afternoon session included by Prof. Dr. V. Eswari, HOD, Department of Pathology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, on the topic, "Hematological prespective", Dr. V. Sarathkumar, Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, ESIC,PGIMSR, Chennai on "Corona Virus": A Surgeon Perspective". Dr. G. Sasikala, Consultant Microbiologist, Cauvery Hospital Salem on the topic "COVID19 Testing behind thescience, Laboratory Testing, Precaution safety.

Around 400 students, Medical lab Technologists from various organisations were participated in this conference . At the end of the conference participants certificates were issued via link. The overall programme was well organized by Mr.S.Muthuraj, MLT incharge, SAHS.

National Conference on “Artificial Intelligence” & Workshop on “Basic Radiographic Positioning” was organized on 27th & 28th November 2020 by School of Allied Health Sciences, VIMS Hospital Campus, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Salem jointly with association of Indian Society of Radiographers & Technologists.

The conference & Workshop was well attended by eminent academicians, faculty members and students from various reputed technical and educational institutions. Dr. B.SendilKumar, Director, SAHS, convener of the programme.

On the first day of Conference, Director Dr.B.Sendilkumar delivered the welcome address. Commander K J Daniel, Secretary; Public Relation- ISRT delivered the presidential address. The first day session included talk by Dr.P.Saikiran, Head, Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal University, Manipal, on the topic, “ Artificial Intelligence in Radiology", Mr.Noyal Mathew, Clinical Application Specialist, Philips Healthcare Service, India on “Artificial Intelligence & Its way Forward” , Mr.Vivek Elangovan, Clinical Application Specialist, Siemens Healthcare Service, on the topic, “Trendsetting Application & Technologies in MRI”.

On the second day of workshop, Mr.A.Selvakumar, President, ISRT delivered the keynote address. The second day session included talk by Mr.R.Shanmugam, Senior X Ray Technologist, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical & Research on the topic, “ Basic Principle of Radiography", Mr.S.Thulasi Dass, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai on “Paediatric Radiography & Radiation Protection” , Mr.Shashi Kumar Shetty, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical & Imaging Techniques, K S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, on the topic, “Concept of Radiographic Techniques”.

At the end of the session the vote of thanks was given by Mr.T.Suresha, Academic Coordinator, Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore.

Around 700 students, radiographers & technologists from various organizations were participated in this programme. All the attendees were appreciated with e certificates.

The overall programme was well organized by Mrs.V.Kalaivani , Mr.S.Antony Ruban, Ms.Preethi, Mr.Inbasagar, & Ms,R.Ragitha , SAHS, VMRF(DU).

The objective of the Conference is Creation and dissemination of knowledge to the participants in different possible streams of Optometry. The conference will help in facilitation training and information exchange Sessions would also answer the optometry student community their questions about the future choices they can make. In this Conference we are focusing on the Clinical aspects, Corporate opportunities, Innovative opportunities and Research possibilities in the field of Optometry.

TRAINING ON SPECIA L TECHNIQUES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CARDIAC OPERATION THEATER ASSISTING METHODS WAS GIVEN BY,

DR.MURUGUSUNSUNDARA PANDIYAN-CONSULTANT AND SURGEON,CARDIOLOGIST,VIMS HOSPITAL,SALEM

DR.SIVASUBRAMANIAN-CONSULLTANT,CARDIOLOGIST,VIMS HOSPITAL,SALEM

Dr.R.Ashok, Deputy Medical Director, VIMS on the topic,“ Initial Approach to Patient Care in Emergency Medicine",

Dr.R.Ravikanth, Head of Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery & Trauma Care, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala on “Recent Trends in Minimal Invasive Abdominal Surgeries” ,

Dr.A.Sreekumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Wellness Solutions, Honorary Senior Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon, NSS group of Hospitals, Kerala, on the topic, “Management of Upper Airway Obstruction”

Dr.G.Dhivya, Consultant, VIMS, on “Management of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension &Eclampsia”.

Dr.L.K.Sendilkumar, Paediatric Interventional Cardiologists, Associate Consultant, Apollo Super Speciality Hospital, Trichy& Madurai on the topic “Awareness about Heart Diseases in Paediatrics”

Dr.P.Balamurugan, Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, SreeAbirami Hospital (P) Ltd, Coimbatore, on the topic “Recent Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery”

Ms.AnithaChandrasekar, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Physician Assistant (IAPA) ,Cardiac Surgical Associate- MGM Healthcare, Chennai, on the topic, “Recent Advances in Heart Failure Management”

Dr.GanesanRamanathan, Senior Radiation Scientist, ARPANSA ,Australia on the topic, “ Emerging new techniques of imaging in radiotherapy",

Mr.S.Panneerselvam, Asso.Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, on “Complicated Concept in Diagnostic Radiology” ,

Mr.T.Suresha, Lecturer, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, on the topic, “Radiation Protection for Occupational Worker – Patient & Public in Diagnostic Radiology”

Mr.C.Marimuthu, Sen.Grade Radiographer & Academic Coordinator, Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, on “Cranial Nerve Imaging Techniques in MRI”

Mr.Anto Ramesh Delvi, General Manager, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore, on the topic “Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging Technology”

Dr.C.Senthamilselvan, Asst.Professor, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, on the topic “Basics of Digital Imaging and Image Analysis with Image J”

Dr.R.Ashok, Deputy Director, Director – Emergency Care, Vinayaka Mission’s Super Speciality Hospital, Salem on the topic, ER – Radiology.

Mr.Rakesh, Product Leader, Wipro GE Healthcare, Chennai, on the topic “Artificial Intelligence on Cardiology”.

TRAINING ON BASIC LIFE SUPPORT WAS GIVEN BY MRS. LAKSHMI,ASST.PROF,DEPT OF TCM,FAHS.

EMINENT SPEAKERS WHO HAVE BEEN A CHIEF GUEST

DR.RAJA – PROFESSOR, DEPT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY,AARUPADAI VEEDU MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL,PUDUCHERRY.

DR.SHANMUGAVALLI-ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AARUPADAI VEEDU MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL,PUDUCHERRY.

DR.RAGAPRIYA- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,VMKV MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL,SALEM

DR.JAYAPRAKASH-CONSULTANT,VIVEKANANDHA HOSPITAL

MR.JAYACHANDRAN-MANAGING DIRECTOR,WIPRO GE,CHENNAI

• Welcome dance by Blind school children of Salem
• Myopia Management & Control in Children- Dr.DharaniRamamurthy,Associate Professor-Optometry
• SRMMCH & RC
• Keratoconus-contact lens Fitting-Multiple Approach-Ms.Madhumathi,Head-Optometry and Contact Lens,Lotus Eye Hospital &Institute,Coimbatore.
• Computer Vision Syndrome-What we have nailed and are yet to nail,Ms.RenjiniAthulMadhavan,Head of Computer vision Syndrome Clinic,SankaraNethralaya,ChennaI
• Ortho K-What!When!How!-Mr.KunalShah,Founder and CEO,Eyesavers,Hubli.

• Dr.Jagadeeswaran, Associate Professor of Renal Sciences & Dialysis Technology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, on “Recent development in Renal Replacement Therapy”,
• Mr.Gokul, S.L Preceptor, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, on the topic “ Polymyxin B Embedded Cartridge and its uses”, and
• K.FathimaRukshna, Dialysis Unit Incharge and Therapist, Frontline MultispecialityHospital , Bangalore, on “Hemoadsorption Dialysis for Sepsis”.
• Workshop on CRRT by Mr.Sunnil, Field Trainer/Lead Clinical Acute & Chronic , Baxter, Chennai .