Interns Orientation Training Programme held in Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College , Deralakatte

Date :Jul 13, 2020

The Inauguration of the new intern's batch 2020 was held on 1^st July 2020 on ZOOM online.  Total 84 Interns attended the inauguration programme which is followed by the orientation training programme.

Due to COVID 19, Interns orientation programme was held on online and offline.

From 13th July to 31^st July 2020 ONLINE ZOOM APP Orientation Programme:

13th July at 2.30pm, Dr. Shivaprasad K on the topic of Concept of EET

14^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Srinath Rao on Remedy response and evaluation

15^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Jyoshna S on Receiving a case

16^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Joseph Thomas on Prescription -writing and dispensing

18^th July at 2.30 pm Dr. Kurian PJ  on Research.

20^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Madona Joseph Legal Responsibilities

22^nd July at 2.30 pm Dr. Deepa Pais on Interpretation of Lab Investigation

23^rd July at 2.30pm Dr. Vilma dsouza on Approach of Homoeopathy in Obstetrics

24^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Reshel Noronha on Approach to Paediatric case taking

25^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Girish Navada on Approach to Psychiatric case taking

27^th July at 2.30pm Dr. John Paul on Approach of Homeopathy in Surgical cases

28^th July at 2.30 pm Dr. Amitha Baliga on Remedy correspondence

29^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Sooraj on Red signals in CVS and RS

30^th July at 2.30pm Dr. Sajan KR on Community Health Awareness

31^st July at 2.30pm Dr. Rita Chakraborthy on Approach of Repertorization in case taking

As there was no information from the AYUSH, CCH and RGUHS of relaxation in provisions of internship programme, interns were called batch wise and they were quarantined compulsorily for 15 days in the hostel.

After their quarantine the offline orientation training programme was held once again for all the interns at the college along with few training programmes by the external resource persons on online ZOOM APP.

REPORT OF ENVISION - INTERNS ORIENTATION ONLINE ZOOM PROGRAMME:

23-7-2020 (THURSDAY)

TOPIC: INTEGRATED APPROACH IN HOMOEOPATHY (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

RESOUCE PERSON: DR. SHIVAPRASAD K

The session dealt with the unique methodology adopted in the Science of homoeopathy that is the demand of the hour.

24-7-2020 (FRIDAY)

TOPIC: REPERTORISATION OF DIFFERENT SOFTWARE (2:00- 3:00 pm)

RESOUCE PERSON: DR.RAKHAL

The session began with a introduction note on the repertorization techniques. He discussed how to change the symptoms into rubrics and to derive it in selecting the final remedy for the prescription. He also demonstrated the software's.

AFTERNOON: 3:00- 4:00 pm

TOPIC: APPROCAH TO REPERTORISATION

RESOUCE PERSON: DR.S.K .TIWARI

The session mainly dealt with the importance of repertorization in working out the case and doing the necessary analysis in order to understand the symptomatology. He focused on basic concepts in the process and rubric selection.

27-7-2020 (MONDAY)

TOPIC: MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECTS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

RESOUCE PERSON: DR HARISH GOUDA

The session was very informative as the practical application is lesser known in the clinical set up. The red alarms and direction of compass were highlighted.

30-7-2020 (THURSDAY)

TOPIC: BASICS OF INVESTIGATIONS- X RAY, USG, MRI, CT, BARIUM MEAL, ENEMA

RESOUCE PERSON: DR. DEVADASA ACHARYA K (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

The session was extensively informative as the investigation that is very commonly used to obtain the primary details in majority of the cases that come in OPD's. He highlighted the basic ideas about when and where these can be prescribed for investigations. Many examples of radiological reports were demonstrated.

03-8-2020 (MONDAY)

TOPIC: FUTURE PROSPECTS AFTER BHMS COURSE (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

RESOUCE PERSON: DR.MANSOOR ALI

He spoke about the possibilities that could be pursued after the BHMS course which could be taken up in a clinical stream and get into the administrative level and manage either ways.

 

OFFLINE Orientation programme was held from 6^th August to 18^th August 2020

06-08-2020  (THURSDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON: DR. DEEPA PAIS     

TOPIC:  INTERPRETATION OF LAB INVESTIGATION

Batches were categorised as A and B as morning (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00- 4:00 pm) session respectively.

Need of investigations in the present scenario, misleading cases and changing symptomatology of the diseases discussed with the help of cases.

Later all the students were attended by Mrs. Clara, the Lab Assistant and she demonstrated the devices present in the lab and explained how they are used for various tests. They also explained about the colour coding of the waste disposal.

 

07-08-2020 (FRIDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR.K JOHN PAUL / DR.HAFIS SHEREIF    

TOPIC:  SURGICAL MANAGEMENT - Suturing, Catheterization, Naso Gastric Tube,  Insertion,    Burns Managemnt , Aspiration, Feeding, First Aid, Fracture Bandaging, Wound Management And Dressing

Batches were categorised as A and B as morning (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00- 4:00 pm) session respectively.

The first half session was taken by Dr. Hafis Shereif. He dealt with the topics including Catheterization with demonstration of both male and female patients Videos, Naso gastric intubation, Aspiration, Feeding, First aid in cases of emergency situations like a Trauma, Choking, Shock, Epitasis, Bleeding, Wound management etc. He also discussed the management of burns, Eye injuries, Bites / Stings, Fractures.

 

Dr. K John Paul, demonstrated the bandaging methods including circular, spiral and reverse spirals twice with a note on fixation turns; making sure that every student does not miss the important part which is used also in Dressing.

One of the important area focuses was suturing and including the size of the needle, type, material of the suturing thread, was highlighted. The sizes of the needles were explained along with the type of tissue involved. The basic procedure of suturing was then dealt with the major necessary precautions. The simple interrupted Suturing was demonstrated and clarified their doubts.

 

08-08-2020 (SATURDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR.MADONA JOSEPH

TOPIC:  LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The session was conducted from 2:30 pm-4:00pm in Lecture Hall II. She explained the rules to be observed in order to give a certificate and explained about the importance of ethical issues with regard to giving false evidence in medical practise.

She also stressed on the situations where the Homoeopathic physician should not give certificates. The death certificate, medical certificate and fitness certificate to rejoin his/her duty was also discussed in detail.

 

10-08-2020 (MONDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR.RESHEL NORONHA 

TOPIC:  APPROACH TO PAEDIATRIC CASE TAKING

The session was conducted from 2:30pm -4:00 pm in Lecture Hall II. She explained the importance of paediatric case taking, legal responsibilities and the necessary precautions. She also discussed the major areas of physical examination in the paediatric age groups.

 

11-08-2020 (TUESDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR. GIRISH NAVADA 

TOPIC:  HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL

The session was conducted from 2:30pm- 4:00pm in Lecture Hall II.  He discussed about the importance of Hospital Infection Control, especially in the current scenario of COVID 19. He also highlighted the importance of CSSD, personal protection accessories and also follow the necessity guidelines according to protocol.

 

12-08-2020 (WEDNESDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON: DR.SAJAN K R 

TOPIC:  COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS

The session was conducted from 2:30pm-4:00pm in Lecture Hall II. He discussed about the importance of educating the public about health. He also explained about how to improve the health condition to reach the community. He discussed about the role of an intern and how more effectively they could reach the community. He also highlighted the important health awareness days.  Mr. Shreyank and Ms Nehla Basheer C P shared their experiences during the Immune booster distribution initiative taken by the department at Balepuni Village.

 

13-08-2020 (THURSDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:   DR.AMITHA BALIGA

TOPIC:  REMEDY CORRESPONDENCES

The session was conducted in Lecture Hall II from 2:30-4:20 pm. She explained the basics of  patient and physician relationship. The importance of being sensitive in the arena of patient care was discussed and the requirement of having the rapport in order to understand the problem of the complaint. Two cases were given to analyze and solve it by understanding the concept.

The session was continued by discussions taken by

·           Ms. Sougandhika K N Gowda on Constitutional Prescribing

·           Ms. Dania P Johnson on Acute prescribing

·           Mr. Shreyank S Kotian on Structure , Form and Function

·           Ms. Anakha M On Intercurrent prescribing

 

14-08-2020 (FRIDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:   DR.RAJACHANDRA G/DR.SOORAJ

TOPIC:     BASICS OF INVESTIGATIONS - X- RAY, USG, MRI, CT, BARIUM MEAL,  ENEMA Etc     INJECTIONS, NEBULIZATIONS, OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION,  MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, HYPOGLYCEMIA, UNCONSCIOUS AND EPILEPSY PATIENTS, PARENTERAL FLUID THERAPY, CPR.

Batches were categorised as A and B as morning (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00- 4:00 pm) session respectively.

The session was conducted as two workshops by Dr.Rajachandra G and Dr.Sooraj

The first half of the session conducted in the Lecture Hall-2. It mainly dealt with the basics of ECG from 2:00-3:00pm and covered the topics including the limb leads and the components of the ECG and the necessary correlations that could be indicated in various clinical conditions. The session was moderated by Dr Rajachandra G.

 

The second half was taken by Dr Sooraj in the auditorium from 3:00pm-4:30pm. He demonstrated the various methods of injections. Another area he focused was nebulisation, oxygen supply devices and the ventilator support, methods of using the same in different conditions. The management of medical emergencies such as electrolyte imbalances, trauma and epilepsy was also explained. The IV cannulisation procedure was demonstrated. He also explained how to use a test strip for assessing the glucose levels used in the glucometer along with the leads which are used for the ECG. Finally session ended with the method of administering CPR.

 

17-08-2020 (MONDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR. M K KAMATH

TOPIC:  THERAPEUTIC PROBLEM DEFINITION AND THERAPEUTIC PROBLEM RESOLUTION

The session was held in Lecture Hall II from 2:30 pm to 4:00pm. He explained about the difference between problem definition (PD), problem resolution (PR), therapeutic problem definition (TPD) and therapeutic problem resolution (TPR). The importance of understanding the concept of PD /PR was clearly correlated in order to arrive at the TPD and TPR. He also explained about the precautions depending on the case demands. The session was ended with clarifying their doubts.  

 

18-08-2020 (TUESDAY)

RESOURCE PERSON:  DR.KURIAN P J

TOPIC:  APPROACH OF REPERTORISATION IN CASE TAKING

Batches were categorised as A and B as morning (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00- 4:00 pm) session respectively

Dr Kurian explained about the available software's in the market, the pros and cons of the these software's when they are used in a personal gadgets. He also explained about the process of repertorization in selection of the similimum remedy. The session ended by clarifying the queries.

Message by Administrator - Rev Fr  Roshan Crasta

Father highlighted the COVID -19 pandemic situations and said that this year the clinical exposure would be comparatively less with all the previous years.  Father also assured that the management will try to post the interns at OPD Kankanady, OPD Deralkatte, Thumbay causality  & OPD and other centres with all the precautions and guidelines. 

 

Message by Principal - Dr.Shivaprasad K,

Principal instructed the general precautions to be taken for the corona situation and the necessity maintenance of the same for the continuous strategy in coping with the current scenario. He also highlighted the places where combined therapy including homoeopathy and allopathy will be established and informed to all the interns to be aware about the news and affairs pertaining to the situation.

 

Message by Vice Principal - Dr.Prabu Kiran

Vice Principal shared new ideas to utilise the time effectively in the current situation where the cases are less and make use of the time by reading and preparing for the articles to publish in the international journals.

 

Concluding remarks by Intern's co coordinator - Dr.Vilma D'Souza,

Interns Coordinator collected feedback about the Orientation programmes of the interns. She also briefed the guidelines regarding the further postings, leaves, submission of the course completion certificate, conducting clinical meetings and Journal club etc.  

Mr. Muhilan S and Ms. Shilpa Sunny were elected as the new intern's representatives for 2020-21 batch.