2023-24
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr Shrilakshmi M Prabhu, Assistant Professor of General Medicine awarded MRCP (UK) and became a member of Royal college of Physicians,UK in October 2022.
- Dr Savita Lasrado, Associate Professor of ENT was conferred with degree of FACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons) in the convocation ceremony held at San Diego CA, USA from 16th to 20th of October 2022.
- Dr Vinay V. Rao, Professor of ENT completed two year Fellowship Program(July 2020 through July 2022) offered by MAHE – FAIMER International Institute of Leadership in Inter-professional Education (M-FIILIPE) of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal in collaboration with Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research, Philadelphia, USA on 15.10.2022
- Dr Hilda Fernandes Professor, Department of Pathology was appointed as principal of FMCOAHS on November 16th 2022.She has also completed Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (PGDC) during the year 2022-23 from School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru and has secured Excellent (Best Outgoing student) awarded with Grade A++.
- Dr Scandashree K, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology secured First Prize in the Oral Presentation titled “Across sectional study to evaluate antimicrobial usage according to WHO – access, watch, reserve (aware) classification in the surgical wards of a tertiary health care centre in Dakshina Kannada District” at a National Conference of Pharmacovigilance and Outcomes of Research jointly organized by the NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and ISPOR NITTE, Student Chapter, Mangaluru on 02.12.2022 & 03.12.2022.
- Dr Jostol Pinto, Associate Professor of Cardiology is designated as Fellow of the Indian Society of Electrocardiology (FISE) certified on 19.11.2022.He has co-authored a Chapter titled “Single Antiplatelet Therapy versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy versus Dual Pathway Inhibition Therapy in Vertebral Artery Disease” which is published in a textbook titled Advances in CLOT Treatment (ACT), First Edition, 2023 (ISBN:978-93-5696-094-7).
- Dr Chandini, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry received the ‘Resilience Award’ at the 6th National Symposium on Women’s Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry at Chandigarh on 10th December 2022.
- Dr Smitha Bhat, Professor of Medicine and Dr Archana Bhat, Associate Professor of Pathologyauthored a text book on Medical Education ’Linker case Primer; Integrated Teaching in CBME curriculum’ published in Amazon app and available on the Kindle store.
- Dr Archana Bhat, Associate Professor of Pathology appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences for two years up to 31.05.2023. She has authored a textbook titled “Essentials of Renal Pathology”.
- Dr Manjunath J. Professor & HOD of Nephrology appointed as the Assistant Editor of RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences for two years up to 31.05.2023.
- Dr Rochelle Cheryle Monteiro, Associate Professor of Dermatology completed the one year course on “Effective Writing for Health Care Program (EWHC)” from 01.06.2022 to 15.06.2023 from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- Prof. Cherishma DSilva appointed as the first Principal of Father Muller College of Physiotherapy on 27.09.2023. She has presented a paper at International Conference of Multinational Association of Cancer Care #MASCC2023 held in Nara, Japan on 24.06.2023. She was the only Indian physiotherapist to represent from India and our Institution at this platform in the field of Exercise Oncology.
- Dr Reshma G. Kini, Professor of Pathology completed the Advance Course in Medical Education and also has won the Best Poster Award at the NMC Advance Course in Medical Education (ACME) conducted on 04.08.2023 by the NMC Nodal Centre for Faculty Development at KAHER’S J.N. Medical College, Belagavi. She was also chosen for fellowship at foundation for Advancement in International Medical Education & Research (FAIMER) at Seth GS medical college, Mumbai.
- Dr Nishanth Baliga, Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine co-authored Two Chapters titled1. Overview and Importance of Hemodynamic Monitoring 2. Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring were published in the prestigious Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) “Textbook of Critical Care Medicine”
- Dr Elroy Saldanha, Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology delivered a lecture on “Carcinoma Thyroid – An Uninvited Excrescence” during the 6th Mid Year Conference of Karnataka State Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India held at Sri Devaraj URS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar on 12.08.2023 & 13.08.2023.
- Dr Maitreyee D.S, Professor & HOD of Biochemistry was appointed as a member of the Board of Studies, NITTE University for a period of 3 years from 01.09.2023.
- Dr Aruna Yadiyal, Professor of Psychiatry received Dr Sunanda R Kulkarni Annual Eminent Medical Literature Award for her book in Kannada on Child Mental Health: “Makkala Mana MogginaHoovana” during the 4th IMA Karnataka Chapter - Vaidya Barahagarara Sangha Conference held at Shimogga on 02.09.2023.She authored a chapter titled ‘Arogya Samskrithi’ published by Karnataka Sahithya. She is appointed as the Convener of women empowerment committee of Indian Psychiatric Society - South Zone (SAMANWI) for the year 2023.
- Dr Shivashankara A.R, Professor of Biochemistry was awarded the Pfizer Best Researcher of FMMC for the academic year 2022-2023 sponsored by “Pfizer Limited for research and innovation ecosystem in India”
- Dr. Meena Dias, Professor & HOD of Microbiology nominated as member (expert) in the Board of Studies for UG & PG of Microbiology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University for a period of 3 years from 01.01.2023
- Dr. Prasanna N Bhat, Assistant Professor of Microbiology presented a project and won 1st prize in Muller Medithon -2023 organized by Father Muller Research Centre held on 10th& 11th March 2023.
- Dr. Beena Antony has been awarded the Pfizer Best Researcher of FMMC for the academic year 2022-2023 sponsored by Pfizer Ltd for research and innovation ecosystem in India, and also has been awarded the Dr. B Sanjeev Rai Gold Medal for distinguished researcher of the academic year 2022-2023.
- Dr J. Stephanie Lilia, Senior Resident of Pathology has completed Post Doctoral Fellowship Training in Dermatopathology associated with the Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, recognized by European Union of Medical Specialist Division of Dermatology and Pathology from 01.07.2023 to 30.09.2023.
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar, Professor & HOD of Pharmacology has authored two text books namely, Pharmacology for Undergraduates and Pharmacology for Physiotherapy students in the year 2022-23.
- Dr Nagesh KR, Professor of Forensic Medicine contributed a chapter titled “Self-directed Learning” in Handbook on Medical Education, 1st Edition, published by Ahuja’s Publishing House, 2023.
- Dr Prashanth YM, Professor of Medicine is appointed as Member of Board of Studies, NITTE (deemed to be university) for three years.
- Dr Prathima Prabhu, Assistant Professor of OBG Department received the Degree of MRCOG of the United Kingdom and became the member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynarcologists, London on 01.10.2023.
- Dr Jyothi Jayaraman, Assistant Professor of Dermatology received - Community Dermatology Award for her project titled “Teledermatological tracking and prevention of cashew nut dermatitis” DERMLINK Research Grant received from International Foundation for Dermatology through the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS).
- Dr Ramesh Bhat M, Professor of Dermatology was honoured during World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) Singapore from July 2-8, for having served the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) from 2019-2023. Dr Ramesh Bhat M was the first elected Indian International Director in the history of ILDS.
- Dr Rochelle Monteiro, Associate Professor of Dermatology, has been awarded the DERMLINK 2023 Research Grant (International) under the International Foundation for Dermatology through the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS)for the community based research project “Closing the cycle of marginalization- Migrant Workers and Neglected Tropical Disorders of Skin (NTDs) in South India”. Only one project per country is selected for this prestigious grant among a multitude of applicants.
- Dr B M Zeeshan Hameed, Professor & HOD of Urology is the first Indian Urologist to be inducted as a Board Member of European Association of Urology -Young Academic Urologists ) Endourology & Urolithiasis Working Group
- Dr Raghavendra B S, Professor & HOD of Neurology has received Golden aim conference award for excellence & Leadership in healthcare on 20.02 2023, by Dynergic Business Solutions. He is also the recipient of Global Icon Award presented at the Global Economic forum G20 Initiative summit on 25.01.2023, at Bali, Indonesia. He was awarded Chandanavana critics award, Times Icon Award, Vishwamanya award from Kannada Press Council during Dubai Dehradun International film festival for debut direction in Prema Poojyam, Honorary Doctorate- Film production and creativity from KEISEI International University, Bali on 13.01.2023
2022-23
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr Shivashankara A.R., Professor of Biochemistry has won first prize in E-Poster presentation for his paper titled “Evaluation of effectiveness of an online, case-based, self directed learning programme in Biochemistry for first year medical students” during the 12th National Conference on Health Professions Education held from 26th to 30th October 2021 at Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Amritsar.
- Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Professor of Community Medicine has been nominated as External Member (Allied Field) in the Board of Studies of MSW, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya (Autonomous), Mangalore.
- Dr Anston Vernon Braggs, Assistant Professor of Radio Diagnosis has won third prize for e-poster presentation titled “Assessment of Inter-observer variability in CT – severity scoring protocols in Sars Cov-2 infection” in the ‘Scientific exhibit’ category during the virtual third Annual National Conference of Society of chest imaging and intervention (SCII – CON 2021) held in the month of September/October /November 2021.
- Dr Shruthi, Assistant Professor of Microbiology has won second prize for presenting an e-poster titled “Simulation based approach in learning microbiological sample collection techniques” at Simulcon 2021, 3rd Annual International Simulation Conference held virtually from 3rd to 5th December 2021. She is also been awarded the Certification as a “Certified Professional in Biorisk Management” by the Certification body of the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA).
- Dr B.M. Zeeshan Hameed, Professor of Urology has been selected as the Chairman of Youth Section of Urological Section of India (YOU-USI) from year 2022 to 2024. He has also received “SS BAPAT Prize” for ideas and Innovation and “USI Member Travelling Fellowship” during the 55th USICON 2022, the annual conference of Urological Society of India held at Ahmedabad from 27.01.2022 to 29.01.2022.
- Dr Jyothi Jayaraman, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dr Rochelle Monteiro, Associate Professor of Dermatology have secured first and third prize respectively in the ACAD Quiz 2021-22 series organized during the e-DERMACON 2022, 50th National Conference of IADVL held from 4th to 6th February 2022.
- Dr Jostol Pinto, Assistant Professor of Cardiology co-authored a Chapter titled “Oxidative Stress and Statin Therapy” has been published in a textbook titled ’Advances in Statin Therapy & Beyond in CVD (ASTC)’ (1st Edition, 2022) (ISBN:978-93-5465-393-3)
- Dr Aruna Yadiyal, Professor of Psychiatry authored a chapter titled “Movies with Message on Healthy Ageing” has been published in a book titled ‘Insights for Healthy Ageing Volume 2’ published by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- Dr Raghavendra B S, Professor of Neurology was awarded Iconic Healthcare Leader Award-Neurologist for Excellence & Leadership in Healthcare on 6th April, 2022, by Dynergic Business Solution.
- Dr Mangala S., Assistant Professor of Pharmacology has won second prize in Poster Competition for her poster titled “A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of health care professionals regarding reporting of medical device related adverse events in a tertiary care centre” at the National Online Conference on Materiovigilance organized by Medical Device Monitoring Centre in collaboration with NCC-MVPI, IPC Government of India at Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennia on 2nd July 2022.
- Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Professor & HOD of Community Medicine Department has been felicitated by the District Health and Family Welfare Society, District Surveillance Unit, COVID War Room, Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore for serving as member in the COVID-19 death audit committee at the COVID war room, Mangalore City Corporation, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada. His humility, kindness and dedication has been greatly appreciated by the District Health administration.
- Dr Ramesh Bhat M., Vice Dean and Professor of Dermatology has been awarded by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) for the services rendered as President (National) 2018 and Secretary General (National) 2010-12 of IADVL during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of IADVL held at New Delhi, NCR, Kaushambi on 22.08.2022. He also received the award on 18.12.2021(Online) for the work as National President of IADVL on topical corticosteroids as Schedule H drug by Government of India.
- Mrs Hilda Pinto, Assistant Professor of Microbiology is honoured with the “Best Teacher Award” in recognition of her services to teaching in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru on 5th September 2022, during Teachers Day celebration at Dhanvanthri Auditorium, in the University Campus.
- Dr Nagesh KR, Professor of Forensic Medicine is appointed as member of Board of Studies of RGUHS, Bangalore; Yenepoya University, Mangalore; BLDEA University, Vijayapur and School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore.
- Dr Hareesh S Gouda, Professor & HOD of Forensic Medicine is appointed as member of Board of Studies, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore.
- Prof. Cherishma Dsilva, Professor of Physiotherapy was conferred with ‘Distinguish Service Award’ at Mangalore PHYSIOCON 2022 in recognition of the meritorious and outstanding work done to promote the physiotherapy profession.
- Dr Prasanna N Bhat, Assistant Professor of Microbiology won the Second prize for the Quiz Competition in the two day National Conference SKILL EDUCON 2022 held on September 24th and 25th 2022 at FMMC
- Dr Jyothi Jayaraman and Dr Rochelle Monteiro received first and third prize respectively in the ACAD QUIZ 2021 -22 series during 50th National Conference of IADVL e DERMACON 2022.
- Dr Jnaneshwara P Shenoy, received appreciation certificate for contribution in preparing the competencies for the Under graduate course in Physiology as member of the expert committee constituted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
2021-22
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar Vice Dean, Professor and HOD of Pharmacology has authored a Text book titled “Medical Pharmacology” – 6th Edition, as per CBME syllabus and she has been recognized in the article titled ‘Erudite Women’s Outstanding Contribution to the Indian Medical Education.
- Dr Arunachalam R., Professor of General Medicine has been nominated as External Member in the Board of Studies – Clinical (Medical), Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).
- Dr Nelly E.P. Nazareth, Professor and HOD of Ophthalmology and Dr H.B. Suresh, Professor of Radio Diagnosis have been nominated as External Member in the Board of Studies – Clinical (Surgical), Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya(Deemed to be University).
- Dr Shivashankara A.R., Professor of Biochemistry has been appointed as Faculty Advisor of Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) for the term 2020-2021. He is also been appointed as a member of NITTE University Central Ethics Committee
- Medical Education Research Trust has sanctioned Rs. 48,000/- (MERT) to Dr Shivashankara A.R for his research study.
- Dr Lulu Sherif Mahmood, Head of Healthcare Simulation Education and Academic Incharge of Father Muller Simulation and Skill Center has been conferred upon with Advanced Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. She is the first Indian to receive this advanced certified healthcare simulation educator certification.
- Dr Anston Vernon Braggs, Senior Resident, Radio Diagnosis has been awarded European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) in December 2020.
- Dr Reshma G. Kini, Associate Professor of Pathology won the “David Sackett Memorial Award” for her outstanding performance in “Health Research Methodology and Evidence Based Medicine” conducted by the St John’s Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru in Collaboration with McMaster University, Canada in November 2021.
- A Chapter authored by Dr Aruna Yadiyal, Professor of Psychiatry titled “Suicide Prevention strategies to protect young women” is published in an International book titled Suicide by Self-immolation’.
- Dr Mahesh, Assistant Professor of Radio Diagnosis won Best Oral Presentation Award for his Paper at RAMSIECON – 2021.
- A Chapter co-authored by Dr Jostol Pinto, Assistant Professor of Cardiology titled “Non-dipping, Early Morning Surge in Hypertension in Isolated Systolic Hypertension in Elderly” has been published in a textbook titled Hypertension: New Frontiers – A Text book of Cardiology’.
- Dr Nagesh K.R, Professor and HOD of Forensic Medicine has been nominated as External Member ofthe Board of Studies by Mangalore University for three years from 2020 to 2023..
- Dr Jacintha Martis, Professor & HOD of Dermatology, Dr Nagesh K.R. Professor & HOD of Forensic Medicine, Dr Shreedhara Avabratha Kadke, Professor & HOD of Paediatrics and Dr Smitha Bhat, Professor of General Medicine have been selected as the Member of Board of Studies of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore with effect from August 2021 for a period of three years.
- Research proposal submitted by Dr Deepa K.V., Professor & HOD of OBG, Dr Prathvi Shetty, Associate Professor of Surgery, Dr Anahita R. Shenoy Basti, Associate Professor of Physiology, Dr Pauline Anand, Assistant Professor of Physiology and Dr Neetha Shastry, Assistant Professor of Physiology have been selected and approved by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for Advanced Research Grant 2020-21.
- Dr Maitreyee D.S awarded the First Place in Group Academic Excellence in the 12th Annual One Week Online International Course in “Health Research Methodology & Evidence Based Medicine” in November 2020.
- Dr Saurabh Kumar, Professor & HOD of Community Medicine is appointed as editorial board member of RGUHS journal of Public Health for two years.
- Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Professor of Community Medicine Completed “Liver and Infections” 8 months online course with a certificate of merit, organised by Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences New Delhi.
- Dr Alveera D’Souza, Assistant Professor has awarded with fellowship in ‘The association of minimal access surgeon of India , FMAS’ on 21st November 2020.
- Dr Jacintha Martis, Dr Ramesh Bhat M, Dr Rochelle Monteiro and Dr Jyothi Jayaraman have been awarded UCB scholarship by European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) to attend the 29th Virtual International Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology held from 29th to 31st October 2020.
- Dr Jyothi Jayaraman, Assistant Professor of Dermatology received DermLink grant of USD $1,400 International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD) for the project by International League of Dermatological Society (ILDS) through Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
- Dr Myfanwy Joanne D Souza completed observership on “Lasers, Aesthetic Dermatology and Dermatosurgery” for a duration of four weeks from 1st March 2021 to 28th March 2021 at Dr. Venus Institute of Skin and Hair, Hyderabad.
- Dr Lenon J D Souza performed several first time rare interventional Radiological procedures like Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), endovascular treatment for Budd Chiari syndrome, Balloon Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration of gastric varices (BRTO).
- Dr Supriya Hegde Arroor, Professor & HOD of Psychiatry Department received ‘Lady Lions Award” for her contribution to the health field on 08.03.2021.
- Dr Mahesh Bhat , Professor of ENT is selected as a member for Constitution of Committee for CBME – PG Clinical Subject from November 2020.
2020-21
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr. Karen Prajwal Castelino, Assistant Professor of Forensic Medicine department has secured Second Place for her E-Poster titled “Morphological differences between Acute Tubular Necrosis and Postmortem Autolysis –an Autopsy Study” in the staff category during 41st IAFM Forensic Medicon Conference held at Apollo Medical College, Hyderabad from 30.01.2020 to 01.02.2020
- Dr. John Joseph S. Martis, Professor of Surgery has been selected as External Member of Board of Studies, Department of General Surgery, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore for the year 2020-21.
- Dr. Chirag Pereira, Assistant Professor of General Surgery Department has completed the MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons) Part B Examination (OSCE) conducted by Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg, UK in the month of February 2020.
- Dr. Aruna Yadiyal, Professor of Psychiatry department has been appointed as the Member of the Editorial Board of Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry (IJPP) which is a National Level, Peer–reviewed and Copernicus Indexed Journal.
- Dr. Sudhir Prabhu H., Associate Professor of Community Medicine department has been appointed as the Associate Editor and Editorial Team Member of Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences which is the official Journal of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
- The Research paper of Dr. Pawanraj Pulu Ishwara, Associate Professor of Neurology titled “Complications of Mannitol Therapy in Patients with Acute Stroke – A prospective observational Study” is accepted for ePoster presentation at the 6th EAN Congress in Paris, France from 23.05.2020 to 26.05.2020.
- Dr. Sumanth D., Associate Professor of Pathology has completed the MCI Advance Course in Medical Education.
- Dr. Archana Bhat, Assistant Professor of Pathology has been appointed a Associate Editor in Allied Health Sciences Journal Editorial Board of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for two years.
- Dr. Lulu Sherif Mahmood, Academic Incharge of Father Muller Simulation and Skill Center has been selected for the two year Masters course in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety at the National University of Ireland, one of the top Universities in global ranking.
- Dr. Smitha Bhat, Professor, General Medicine Department has been selected as the member of “State level Expert Committee” constituted by Government of Karnataka to guide, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Hon’ble Court’s direction in connection with COVID-19.
- Dr Mahesh, Assistant Professor of Radio Diagnosis and Dr. Lulu Sherif Mahmood, Professor of Anaesthesiology titled “High fidelity virtual reality simulation training for Nuchal translucency measurement – A boon in the COVID era?” is selected for E-Poster Presentation at the MBRUSIMCONNECT 2020 organized by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE on 13th September 2020.
- Chapter authored by Dr. Jostol Pinto, Assistant Professor of Cardiology titled “Heart failure and Hypertension” has been published in a textbook titled ’Advances and Innovation in Heart Failure (AIHF) – A Textbook of Cardiology’ (1st Edition, 2020) (ISBN:978-93-89587-89-0).
- Dr. Venkatesha B.M., Professor of General Medicine has been nominated as External Member of Board of Studies in Medical Sciences – Clinical (UG & PG), NITTE University for a period of three years from 01.07.2020 to 30.06.2023.
- Dr. Padmaja Udaykumar Vice Dean, Professor and HOD of Pharmacology has authored a Text book titled “Medical Pharmacology” – 6th Edition, as per CBME syllabus prescribed by MCI which has been published by CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt Ltd.
- Dr. Myfanwy Joanne D’Souza, Senior Resident of Dermatology has secured Second Place in the Poster competition conducted on the eve of World Urticaria Day by IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists) National Yuva Cell on 1st October 2020.
- Dr Anston Vernon Braggs, Senior Resident of Radio Diagnosis department has won the prize under the ‘consultant category’ in the pre-conference quiz held as part of the 2nd Annual National Conference of the Society of Chest Imaging and Intervention, held on 26th and 27th September 2020.
- Dr. Spoorthi Ashok Pai, Senior Resident of General Medicine has completed the online course on “Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Diseases and Rehabilitation”.
- Dr. Arunachalam R., Professor and HOD of General Medicine has been nominated as External Member in the Board of Studies – Clinical (Medical), Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).
2019-20
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr. Ramesh Bhat, Professor of Dermatology has been appointed as a Member of Academic Council of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore with effect from 05.03.2019 for a period of One year.
- Dr. Peter George, Professor of Medicine has been awarded FRCP (Glasg) on 22.02.2019 by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow..
- Dr. Prathvi Shetty, Associate Professor of Surgery has been empanelled as the NABH Assessor for the Pre – accreditation for Entry level Hospital by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers. He has also completed the NPTEL (Swayam) online certification course with high grade from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
- Dr Erel Anil Isidore Diaz, Professor & Unit Head, Department of General Surgery, Father Muller Medical College has been elected as Executive Committee member ASI SK Branch from 2019 to 2021 for a period of 3 years.
2018-19
STAFF IN NEWS
- Hearty Congratulations to Dr Lulu Sherif Mahmood, Academic Incharge of Father Muller Simulation and Skills Center on being appointed as the Member of the Certification Council Committee of the International Society of Simulation in Healthcare, Washington from 04.01.2019 to 19.01.2022.
2017-18
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr Karen Prajwal Castelino, Assistant Professor of Forensic Medicine department, has secured Second Place for her Poster Presentation titled “Physical Child Abuse detection in emergency room – a case report” in the staff category during Forensic Medicon 2018 - 39th Annual National Conference organized by the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine held at JIPMER, Pondicherry from 1st to 3rd February 2018.
2016-17
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr. Nandakishore B, Professor of Dermatology awarded Dakshina Kannada Zilla Kannada Rajyotsava Prashasti for the year 2017 for his service in medical field.
- Dr. Leo Tauro, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Surgery. Re-elected as Executive Committee member ASI SK Barnch from 2017 to 2020 for a period of 3 years.
- Dr. Leo Tauro, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Surgery. Nominated as an external member Board of Studies, General Surgery, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2019 for a period of 3 years.
- Dr. Leo Tauro, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Surgery. Nominated as a Research Advisor, Mangalore Institute of Oncology with effect from January 2017.
- Dr Aruna G., Associate Professor of Psychiatry department has received Dr S.S. Jayaram Award, for publishing articles/book in English and Kannada for the enhancement of public awareness and educating public in the field of mental health, for the year 2016-17 during KANCIPS -2017 held at Hampi in September 2017.
2015-16
STAFF IN NEWS
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Dr. Ramesh Bhat M, Skin specialist and Professor of department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College is elected as National President Elect of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists [IADVL] in the recently held elections. He will take over as the President Elect during the 45 th National Conference of IADVL DERMACON 2017 at Kolkatta to be held from 12 to 15 th of January 2017. He is the only second Dermatologist from Mangalore and sixth in Karnataka to be elected to this post. Dr. Ramesh Bhat previously served as President of IADVL Karnataka branch in the year 2011. He also served as National Hon General Secretary of IADVL in 2010-12. He was the Organizing Secretary of successfully held 43 rd National Conference of IADVL – DERMACON 2015 at Mangalore which was attended by nearly 4,000 Dermatologists from all over the country and abroad. He is also a recipient of Dr. L.N.Sinha Memorial National Young Dermatologist Award [2009] and Prof Ratan Singh Award [2016].
- Congratulatory message
- Mr. Arun Kumar completed the Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.
- Dr. Vishak S., Assistant Professor of ENT has completed Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in July 2015 under Rajiv Gandhi University of Heath Sciences, Bangalore
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar appointed as the member of Board of Studies of (PG) RGUHS and (UG) Nitte University
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar is the Recognized external PhD GUIDE – Savita University, Chennai and Deputy chair person of Central ethics committee, Nitte university.
- Dr. Uday Kumar K. has been appointed as member of RGUHS Board of Studies for PG courses.
- Dr. Nagesh K.R. has been selected for FAIMER at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore.
- Dr. Shannon has won Ist prize and Dr. Sowmya has won IIIrd prize in a quiz competition conducted a A.J. Institute of Health Sciences during the CME on ‘High risk pregnancy’ on 14.04.2015.
- Dr. Edward Nazareth became the Member of Board of study in Surgery and allied subject under GOA University from October 2015.
- Dr. Ramesh Bhat received Prof. Ratan Singh National Award for his contribution to the national body as a teacher, researcher, patient care and dedicated service for the Dermatology speciality during DERMACON 2016 held at Coimbatore in January 2016.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science has approved Research Project of Dr. Shivashankara A.R., Associate Professor of Biochemistry titled “Proteomic Identification of Salivary Biomarkers of Alcoholism” and sanctioned grant of Rs. 4,80,000/-.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science has approved Research Project of Dr. Beena Antony, Professor of Microbiology titled “Analysis of biofilm product and Antibiofilm activity in Anaerobic microbial community of human body” and sanctioned grant of Rs. 3,00,000/-.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences approved the Research Project of Dr. Princy Palatty, Professor of Pharmacology titled “ Mechanism studies to decipher the pathways responsible for the skin care effects of sandalwood (santalum album linn), a medical plant indigenous to karnataka : cell culture and in vitro studies” and sanctioned grant of Rs. 4,61,000/-
- 15 MBBS students have successfully completed their STS Projects during the year 2014 and 7 MBBS students have selected for STS ICMR Research Project Award for the year 2015.
- 46 MBBS students of our Medical College have submitted their project proposals for STS ICMR Research Project Award 2016.
2014-15
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr. Nagesh K.R has been selected as member of the International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- 23 MBBS students have successfully completed their STS Projects during the year 2013 and 15 MBBS students have selected for STS ICMR Research Project Award for the year 2014.
- 55 MBBS students of our Medical College have submitted their project proposals for STS ICMR Research Project Award 2015.
- Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) has approved the Research Project titled “Identification of specific variability parameters and pulse patterns for disease characterization using peripheral pulse analyzer” under Dr Jayapraksh Alva, Dean and Professor of Medicine and sanctioned grant of Rs. 15,60,700 / - for two years beginning from 2014-15.
2013-14
STAFF IN NEWS
- Dr. Ramesh Bhat M awarded ‘Appreciation Award’ for contributing as Deputy Chairman of Academy Dermatology Karnataka.
- Mr. Narasimman S., Professor & Course Coordinator of Physiotherapy was appointed as Vice Dean II of Physiotherapy course. He has been also selected for the Best Academician Saveetha Award by the Saveetha university, Chennai for his achievement in the field of Physiotherapy.
- Dr. Latheesh Latheef has successfully completed the FNB Examination (Fellow of National board): in Hand & Microsurgery in February 2013 at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore.
- Mrs. Janet Dotty Lobo was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Library & Information Science by the Mangalore University.
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology has been appointed as Honorary Visiting Professor to the Department of Pharmacology, Anna Medical College and Research Centre, University of Technology, Mauritius.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- 65 MBBS students of our Medical College have submitted their project proposals for STS ICMR Research Project Award 2014.
- During the year 7 staff of our College have secured Research Grants from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for their research work.
PUBLICATIONS
- The Fourth edition of the Text Books on “Medical pharmacology” authored by Dr Padmaja Udaykumar, Professor and Head of Pharmacology was released.
- Over 150 Scientific articles have been published by our staff in various Medical Journals during the year.
