National Pathology CME on ‘Salivary Gland Tumors-An Update’ held at FMMC Â
The Department of Pathology of Father
Muller Medical College in collaboration with SK unit of KCIAPM organized a Continuous Medical Education (CME) with the
emphasis on ‘Salivary Gland Tumors-An Update’ on 13 October 2018 at the
Decennial Memorial Hall. A total of 150
participants including residents and consultants of the Department of
Pathology, Oncology, General Surgery, ENT, Oral Pathology and Dental Surgery
from Karnataka and neighbouring states were the beneficiaries of this
programme. Eminent speakers in the field of Onco pathology had attended to
deliver their feast of knowledge to all the delegates.
Salivary gland tumours though rare can
pose diagnostic challenges due to their diverse histopathology and varied
clinical presentations. With the new WHO classification and Milan system of
reporting, the CME helps to discover the latest trends and dilemma in reporting
and diagnosis of various salivary gland lesions.
The inaugural programme commenced with
an invocation followed by lamp lighting by the esteemed dignitaries.
Dr Hilda Fernandes, Co Chairperson and
Professor, Dept of Pathology, FMMC, introduced the chief guest and welcomed the
gathering.
Rev FrAjit B. Menezes, Administrator,
FMMC, presided over the programme and appreciated the initiative taken by the
department in organizing the CME.
Chief Guest, Dr S V Kane, Professor,
Dept of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre congratulated the committee for holding
the CME with a theme which is seldom discussed in the present scenario.
Further, she also expressed the need for conducting regular CME’s with topics
that are rarely discussed but commonly have an issue, which would be of
incredible help to the learners.
Dr PadmajaUdaykumar, Vice-dean, Dr
Jayaprakash CS,Chairperson of CME, president of KCIAPM and Head of Pathology
department were present on the occasion.
Dr Loretta and Dr Malvina, Dept of
Pathology, compered the programme. Dr Nisha J Marla ,Organising secretary,
Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology, rendered the vote of thanks.
The program concluded by singing the
institutional anthem.