The Internal Committee (IC), KSHEMA, organized an awareness program, “Upgrade Your Period Care - Advancing Sustainable Menstrual Health Using Menstrual Cup” to promote menstrual health awareness and encourage sustainable menstrual hygiene practices among women. The session was delivered by Dr. Ankeeta Menona Jacob, Professor, Community Medicine, KSHEMA. The speaker highlighted the importance of menstrual hygiene management and discussed the environmental and economic impact of disposable sani...
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The Department of Psychiatry and Tobacco Cessation Clinic, KSHEMA, observed ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on 30th May 2026 under the theme “Unmasking the Appeal - Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction” to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and promote tobacco cessation. Dr. Shishir Kumar, HoD, Psychiatry, welcomed the gathering. The event was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr) B Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA, who emphasized the importance of educating youth and the public about the dang...
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The Department of Orthopedics, KS Hegde Medical Academy organized a CME on “From Idea to Publication” on 24th May 2026. Prof. (Dr) M Shantharam Shetty, Pro Chancellor, Nitte DU was the Chief guest. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Guest of Honour Dr. B Sachidananda Rai, renowned Orthopedician, Dr. Vikram Shetty, HoD, Orthopedics and Dr. Dileep K S, Head of the Scientific Committee.The CME featured a series of expert sessions covering key aspects of research and publication. Dr. Shantharam S...
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The Department of Psychiatry, KSHEMA, observed World Schizophrenia Day on 23rd May 2026 to promote awareness about schizophrenia and encourage social acceptance of individuals living with mental illness. Dr. Shishir Kumar, HoD, Psychiatry, highlighted the importance of eliminating the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders. The program featured an informative session by Dr. Rajesh M., Asst. Professor, Psychiatry, Yenepoya Medical College, who discussed schizophrenia, its treatment, early i...
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The Department of General Surgery, K S Hegde Medical Academy, conducted a CME on “Research Methodology - Study Designs & Biostatistics” on 22nd May 2026 at the Department of Surgery Seminar Hall, 4th Floor, New Academic Block. Faculty members and postgraduates of the department actively participated in the program.
Read More >>The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, K S Hegde Medical Academy organized a guest lecture on “Medical Negligence” and Veritas Forensis Quiz Competition on 12th May 2026 at KSHEMA, in observance of National Forensic Medicine Day. A total of 237 third-year MBBS students participated in the program and related academic activities. Prof. (Dr) Suraj S. Shetty, HoD, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the importance of forensic medicine in medi...
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The Department of Physiology, KS Hegde Medical Academy successfully organized a two-day postgraduate lecture series, “KSHEMA NEXUS - Where Physiology Connects”, in hybrid mode on 29th & 30th April 2026. The program featured expert lectures on contemporary topics such as immunotherapy, antidiabetic medications, aviation physiology, transgender physiology, artificial intelligence in clinical physiology, acid-base balance and ABG analysis. Eminent speakers from various medical institutions ...
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The Department of Psychiatry, KS Hegde Medical Academy organized a Family Meet on 23rd April 2026 at Chintana Hall for patients undergoing de-addiction treatment and maintaining alcohol abstinence. The program highlighted the importance of abstinence, family support, and community participation in recovery. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Jacintha Crasta, Nursing Superintendent, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, and included sessions by Dr. Pratheeksha Rai, Associate Professor, General M...
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The Department of Biochemistry organized a CME on Laboratory life: Making the invisible visible - where every sample counts on 22nd April 2026 at KS Hegde Medical Academy. The CME featured expert sessions by Mr. Sadanish R, Sr. Zonal Manager, Ortho Care, Application Support, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and Dr. Shwetha N, Medical Affairs Manager, South Plain, BD. Around 250 delegates from various medical colleges across Karnataka attended the program. As part of the academic activities, a reel-...
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The Department of Gastroenterology, Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders, successfully conducted the Third Space Endoscopy & Advanced EUS Workshop on 19th April 2026 at Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Chandrashekar Sorake, HoD & Senior Consultant and with support from Dr. Mahesh Menon, Sr. Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aster MIMS, Kottakkal. The program featured an academic session on EUS-guided coiling and third space endoscopy techniques, followed by...
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The Department of Community Medicine, in collaboration with Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, conducted an ASHA training program “Empower ASHAs: Safe Mothers, Healthy Babies” on 1st April 2026 at Chintana Hall, aimed at enhancing skills in maternal and newborn care. Ninety ASHAs from Amblamogaru, Pudu (Farangipete), Natekal, Manchi (Ira) and Mudipu PHCs participated. The program was inaugurated by Dr H R Thimmaiah, DHO. The academic sessions included sessions on Maternal Care delivered b...
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The Nitte University Blood Centre, Dept. of Pathology, KSHEMA, in association with the Dept. of Medical Laboratory Technology, NIAHS successfully organized an Industry-Academia CME & Workshop titled "Mastering Basics of Phlebotomy to Learning Advances in Blood Component Preparation" on 26th March 2026 at Chintana Hall, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital.The program featured insightful scientific sessions focusing on standard practices in venous and donor phlebotomy. A post-lunch hands-on w...
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A hybrid Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on Integrated Behavioral and Biological Surveillance among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and High-Risk Groups (HRG) was conducted on 20th March 2026 by the Dept. of Community Medicine, KSHEMA in collaboration with ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, witnessing participation from 116 delegates representing 36 institutes across 15 states/UTs (Union Territories), reflecting strong national relevance and engagement. The program aimed to en...
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The Basic Suturing Workshop: Its Types and Techniques, organised by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 14th March 2026 at the Surgery Library, Academic Block, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. Designed for 20 first-year MBBS students, the workshop aimed to introduce the fundamentals of surgical suturing, familiarise participants with instruments & materials and provide hands-on training in a supervised environment. Uniquely conducted entirely by tr...
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The Knot Tying Workshop: Its Techniques and Types, organised by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 14th March 2026 at the Surgery Seminar Hall, 4th Floor, Academic Block, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. The workshop aimed to demonstrate various types of surgical knots, their applications and provide hands-on training. Participants were introduced to key knot-tying techniques and divided into small groups, each guided by volunteers and committee membe...
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A state-of-the-art Virtual Dissection Lab was inaugurated in the Department of Anatomy, KS Hegde Medical Academy on 12th March 2026 by Mr. Vishal Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte University. The highlight of the laboratory is the Anatomage Table, an advanced, life-sized touchscreen 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection system, installed at an approximate cost of ₹1.45 crore. The system displays true-to-life three-dimensional human bodies, allowing users to virtually dissect, rotate and isolate...
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The Department of Physical Education, K S Hegde Medical Academy organized a Floodlit Cricket Tournament, KPL (KSHEMA Premier League) on 7th March 2026 at the University Grounds, Deralakatte. 6 teams under Men’s category and 2 teams under Women’s category participated in the tournament. WOMEN’S CATEGORY Winners: S K Supernovas (Owned by Dr. Siri Kandavar) Runners: Shetty's Stickers (Owned by Dr. Sukanya Shetty) Player of the Tournament: Ms. Kishori - S K Supernovas MEN’S CATEGORY Winn...
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MBBS final year student Vineet has filed a patent application for his research project titled “Non-Invasive Mechanical Hemostatic Wound Closure System with Pressure-activated Drug Delivery”. This innovation aims to improve trauma care through a non-invasive wound closure and drug delivery system.
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The 9th Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Provider Course was successfully conducted by KSHEMA in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 26th & 27th February 2026 at NUMEDISIM, under the guidance of Dr. KR Bhagavan and Dr. AG Jayakrishnan, focusing on the early recognition and management of critically ill surgical patients. The course was supported by faculty from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, including Dr. Ian Maheshwaran, Dr. Srinivasa...
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The NG Tube Insertion and Wound Healing Workshop organized by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA was conducted on 26th February 2026 at the Surgery Seminar Hall, Academic Block, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. The session, led by Dr. Srinivasan Ravi combined Virtual Reality (VR) simulation, expert teaching and hands-on practice to provide a structured and interactive learning experience. Participants were trained in the procedure of nasogastric tube insertion thr...
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The Subcuticular Suturing Workshop, organized by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 26th February 2026 at the Surgery Library, Academic Block. Conducted by Mr. Ian Maheshwaran, a faculty member of the Royal College of Surgeons, the session provided hands-on training to 15 undergraduates of the III & IV year. The workshop began with an overview of wound healing principles and the indications for subcuticular suturing, followed by a detailed live demonstrati...
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The Spinal Anaesthesia Workshop, organised by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 25th February 2026 at the Academic Block, K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. Conducted by Dr. T. Prabhahar from the Royal College of Surgeons, the session aimed to provide undergraduate medical students with hands-on exposure while reinforcing theoretical knowledge of spinal anaesthesia, including its administration, anatomical landmarks, instruments and clinical significance. The ...
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The 3rd Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients (CCrISP) Instructor Course was successfully conducted on 24th & 25th February 2026 at NUMEDISIM, by the Dept. of General Surgery, KSHEMA, in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The course focused on strengthening the instructional skills and enhancing effective delivery of CCrISP content. A total of 11 participants from across South India attended the course, including 9 in-house and 2 external candidates. All p...
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The Intubation Skills Workshop organized by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA was held on 24th February 2026 at the Surgery Seminar Hall, Academic Block. The session was led by Dr. Prabakar Dharmeswaran. Consultant Anaesthetist at New Cross Hospital, UK and focused on developing knowledge, technical skills and clinical confidence in safe airway management. In the hands-on simulation-based training session, participants were introduced to the components of the endotr...
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The Tracheostomy Workshop, organised by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 23rd February 2026 at the Surgery Seminar Hall, Academic Block, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. The session conducted by Dr. Neil Molony from the Royal College of Surgeons, with assistance from Dr. Prabhakar Dharmeswaran, aimed to provide undergraduates with hands-on exposure to tracheostomy while reinforcing theoretical knowledge, including indications, contraindications, compli...
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The Department of Biochemistry, K S Hegde Medical Academy organized a CME on "OMICS in cardiovascular disease: From molecular insight to precision cardiology" in hybrid mode and a Postgraduate Inter-collegiate Lecture Competition, “Bionexus (Bench to Bedside)” on 20th February 2026 at the college premises. Prof. (Dr) T S Keshava Prasad, Director, Centre for Omics & Systems Medicine, Dept. of Biochemistry, KSHEMA; Dr. Maneesh Rai, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Cardiology, KMC, Mangalore; Mr....
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The Alumni Association, Placement & Career Guidance Cell and IQAC of KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) organised an Alumni Talk on “From Medical College to the Battlefield: Life, Learning and Leadership in the Army Medical Corps” by Lt. Col. (Dr) Karthik Kanakoor (MBBS 2003 batch), Asst. Professor, Biochemistry, JSS Medical College & Hospital, Mysuru at the college premises on 20th February 2026. Dr. Sukanya Shetty, Vice Dean, KSHEMA welcomed the resource person. Dr. Rachana, Member, ...
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Verification activities for TB Mukt Gram Panchayat status were conducted in Dakshina Kannada district in February 2026 under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), supported by the Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, GoK. Two teams from KS Hegde Medical Academy, led by Dr. Ankeeta Menona Jacob, Dr. Akhilesh Shetty and Dr. Pawan Kumar, along with Community Medicine residents and officials from the District Tuberculosis Office (Sr. Treatment Supervisor & Sr. Tuberculosis Laboratory Supe...
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The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology organized a one-day CME cum Postgraduate Conclave - Forensic Update 2.0 on 14th February 2026 at Lecture Hall 1, K S Hegde Medical Academy. Dr. Suraj S Shetty, HoD, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, KSHEMA welcomed the gathering. Prof. (Dr) Mahabalesh Shetty, Dean, Alva`s Medical College, Moodbidri was the chief guest. Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA presided over the program. The scientific sessions featured Dr. Ashwini Kumar, ...
Read More >>The Department of Orthopaedics, KS Hegde Medical Academy organized the 15th Dr. M Sudhakar Shetty Memorial 43rd Mangalore Orthopaedic Course under the aegis of the Canara Orthopaedic Society, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association from 13th to 15th February 2026 at Avishkar, ABSMIDS. The program was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Prof. (Dr) M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University; Dr. Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA; Dr. R Sumalatha Shetty, Medical Superintendent, JKSHCH; Dr. Sud...
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INCEPTIO’26, an interdisciplinary Medical Ideathon, was organized by AAROH, the undergraduate student research club in collaboration with Atal Incubation Center (AIC), Nitte on 9th February 2026 at MEU Hall, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University. A total of 52 abstracts (250+ participants) were received from institutions across Mangalore and Nitte. Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA delivered the welcome address. Chief Guest, Dr. A P Achar, CEO, AIC-NITTE Incubation Centre, highlighted...
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The Next Cut, held on 7th February 2026 at Chintana Hall, II Floor, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, was an academic and alumni interaction program organized by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA. With over 100 registrations, the event successfully combined clinical learning with the celebration of leadership and legacy. It featured insightful sessions including ‘Postpartum Haemorrhage Management’ by Dr. Sharon Rasquinha and a significant Reconstitution Ceremony grac...
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A multi-speciality health camp was conducted at Nadiguthu Siddhu Shetty Health Centre, Mundkur on 1st February 2026 by the Department of Community Medicine, KSHEMA in association with the clinical departments of Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital. Faculty members, residents, interns and social workers from the Departments of General Medicine, ENT, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Community Medicine actively participated in the camp. Sri. Jagad ishchandra Hegde, Administrator,...
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The Vascular Anastomosis Workshop, organised by Incīsiō, the Undergraduate General Surgery Club of KSHEMA, was held on 31st January 2026 at the NUMedsim Skills Lab, II Floor, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. The session was conducted by Dr. Anup HS with assistance from Dr. K. Rahul Shenoy. Designed for 20 undergraduate students from the 2021 & 2022 MBBS batches who had prior training in basic suturing and knot tying, the workshop aimed to build advanced skills in vascular suturing. ...
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At the Nitte University Intercollegiate Chess Tournament organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte at BC Alva Stadium, Nitte campus on 20th January 2026, KSHEMA Men’s Team comprising of Dhanush Ram, I MBBS; Mr. Shreeda Kamath, Mr. Richik & Mr. Pankaj Bhat of II MBBS won the Championship Trophy. In the Women's Section, Ms. Tanvi Ritisha Dash, II MBBS was named the best performer of the tournament and selected for the Nitte University Team.
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On 2nd January 2026, Incīsiō: The Surgical Club of KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) hosted a workshop titled 'Introduction to Robotic Surgery: Prerequisites, Systems, Advantages & Disadvantages.' Dr. Arjun K Nambiar, Urology Surgeon from the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK led the session. This event held at Chintana Hall, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital was attended by 61 MBBS students. The session provided a structured overview of global robotic systems, training ...
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The Departments of Orthopaedics and Anatomy of KS Hegde Medical Academy in association with the Canara Orthopaedic Society and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, conducted the KSHEMA Knotting and Suturing Workshop on 7th December 2025 at the Anatomy Dissection Hall. The workshop featured lectures on various suturing techniques, followed by hands-on dry and wet lab sessions. The dry lab focused on training in various knots and sutures, while the wet lab provided practical experience in tendon sut...
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The 6th Biennial National Conference on ‘Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: Progress in Clinical Translation’ jointly organized by Nitte University Centre for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine (NUCSReM), Departments of Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology & ENT, KSHEMA, AB Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) & Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences was held at Avishkar Auditorium, ABSMIDS on 5th & 6th December 2025. The conference comprised of 9 s...
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The Central Research Laboratory and the Department of Community Medicine, jointly organised a guest lecture on ‘Measles update for the Healthcare provider: What was past is now present’ at the Medical Education Unit, KS Hegde Medical Academy on 28th November 2025. Resource person Dr. Avinash K Shetty, Associate Dean for Global Health & Director of Global Health Education, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA discussed the latest developments in measles and highlighted his clinic...
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The 8th CCrISP (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients) course was conducted by K S Hegde Medical Academy in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 20th & 21st November 2025 at Nitte University Medical Simulation Centre for Advance Clinical Skill Training, under the guidance of Prof. (Dr) K R Bhagavan and Prof. (Dr) A G Jayakrishnan. The course aimed to enhance the early recognition and management of critically ill surgical patients. A total of 11 candidates ...
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The Department of Urology, KSHEMA conducted a CME on 16th November 2025, focused on "Conquering Early Carcinoma Prostate." The CME was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr) K.R. Bhagavan, HoD, General Surgery, KSHEMA. Prof. (Dr) Rajeev TP, HoD, Urology, welcomed the gathering. A surgical demonstration session was held on 15th November 2025 featuring two cases of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) performed by the resource persons - Dr. Srivatsa N, Consultant Uro Oncologist, Shankara Cancer Hos...
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The KSHEMA IVF: Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Centre, Dept. of OB&G, KSHEMA in association with the Division of Clinical Embryology, Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences, organised a CME titled “Integrating Andrology, Uro-andrology & Fertility Preservation: Bridging Lab and Clinic” on 15th November 2025. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Prof. (Dr) Harsha Halahalli Registrar, Nitte University with Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA and Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty...
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The Department of Pathology organized the KCIAPM Virtual Interactive Slide Seminar on 29th October 2025. Twelve diagnostic slides encompassing histopathology, haematology and cytology were meticulously discussed by expert faculty. Interactive quiz segments were interspersed in the seminar. Dr. S Teerthanath, HoD, Pathology, delivered the welcome address. Dr. Kishan Prasad, Professor of Pathology proposed the vote of thanks. Over 150 faculty members and postgraduates from institutions across Indi...
Read More >>As part of the Indian Academy of Cytologists – Karnataka Chapter Conference (IAC-KCCON) 2025, the Rapid Onsite Evaluation (ROSE) workshop was successfully conducted at K S Hegde Medical Academy on 28th October 2025. This session offered participants immersive, hands-on training in cytological assessment techniques, with a strong emphasis on enhancing real-time diagnostic decision-making. The workshop featured: Live demonstrations of ROSE techniques, guided hands-on practice using simulated sampl...
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The Department of Orthopaedics at KS Hegde Medical Academy conducted a training program for postgraduates on 11th October 2025 at the Ortho OPD Seminar Hall. The sessions led by Dr. Sanath Kumar Shetty, Dr. Kiran Hari, Dr. Mahammad Ansar and Dr. Alden D’Souza focused on key areas, including effective communication, breaking bad news, shared decision-making, patient-centred care and proper clinical documentation. Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, postgraduate trainees ga...
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The Department of Orthopaedics, KS Hegde Medical Academy under the aegis of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association and Canara Orthopaedic Society conducted a few events on the occasion of the Bone & Joint Week 2025 at Bhuvanendra Auditorium, Canara High School, Dongerkery for members of the Canara Bank Retired Employees Association. Dr. Siddharth M Shetty, Professor, Orthopaedics delivered a talk on ‘Preventing falls among the elderly’ on 3rd August 2025. Th...
Read More >>The THR Update 2025 conference, held on 13th July 2025, at Avishkar Auditorium, ABSMIDS was a significant educational event focused on advancing knowledge and skills in Total Hip Replacement (THR) and related orthopedic practices. Organized by the Department of Orthopedics of KS Hegde Medical Academy under the aegis of Canara Orthopedic Society (COS) and Karnataka Orthopedic Association (KOA), the conference was chaired by Dr. Ajith Kumar and coordinated by Prof. (Dr) Vikram Shetty. Faculty i...
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Prof. (Dr) Mahabalesh Shetty, HoD, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, welcomed the gathering. Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean was the chief guest and Dr. Varsha A Shetty delivered the vote of thanks. Eminent speakers from various organizations delivered talks on subjects like Interpretation of injuries in road traffic mishap; Forensic ballistics - an overview; Death, documentation & disability etc. Post lunch, the participants attended a crime scene hands-on workshop with three different re...
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