Father Muller Medical College organises Dr Venkat Rao Memorial Post Graduate Quiz 2023

Father Muller Medical College recently organised General Surgery CME & Dr Venkat Rao Memorial Post Graduate Quiz 2023. The Theme of the CME was "Comprehensive approach to Breast Cancer". The function was presided over by Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions.

The Department of General Surgery, Father Muller Medical College, recently conducted General Surgery CME and Dr Venkat Rao Memorial Postgraduate Quiz 2023 for postgraduate students in General Surgery. Students from eight medical colleges in and around Mangalore consisting of 28 teams of two members each have participated in the academic event.   

The Theme of the CME was "Comprehensive approach to Breast Cancer". Dr. JnaneshwariJayaram, Dept. of Surgical Oncology, FMMC, Dr. NeerikshaChandrani, Chief of Oncology, Elmhurst Hospital Centre, Asst. Professor Icahn School of Medicine, New York, USA, Dr. VenkatRamanaKini, Radiation Oncologist, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Dr. Karthik K S, Surgical Oncologist, KMC Mangalore spoke on Various aspects of Breast Cancer Management.

The Chief Guest of the function, Dr. H. W. Furtado, Retired Professor, Department of General Surgery, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore was introduced to the gathering by Dr. John Joseph S. Martis, Professor & Unit Head, Department of General Surgery.   

Dr. H. W. Furtado in his inaugural speech recalled his memories of his association with Dr. Venkat Rao while working with him in Father Muller Hospital. He remembered the great services rendered by Dr. Venkat Rao at Father Muller Hospital, Mangalore. He advised post-graduates and young surgeons about how to cope with studies and profession.

The Director, Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho, in his Presidential address, congratulated the department of Surgery for conducting the quiz in memory of the surgeon par excellence and a General Surgeon in the true sense Late Dr. Venkat Rao and he wished good luck to the participants. He stressed the importance of participating in events like this to enhance knowledge and skills.

The first prize was won by Dr. NashiSemitha and Dr. Vinay P., A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru. The Second prize went to Dr. Abhay M. Phillip and Dr. Sanjana P. Arjun, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru and the Third prize was won by Dr Sushanth and Dr. Surya,KMC, Manipal.  

The prize distribution was done by the Senior Faculty members of the department. All the staff members and postgraduates from the department of surgery attended the programme. A total of 125 members participated in the programme. It was well appreciated by the participants. 

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