In the recently held 25th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) at Glasgow, Scotland from July 1-4, 2015, Dr. Arun Mamachan Xavier, Reader in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry was shortlisted from a large number of entries in the world to the last 4 finalists to compete for the ‘Bright Smiles Bright Futures Award.’
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi organized a consultation on “Problem of NTDs and other social issues pertaining to the migrant labour population of Kerala” in collaboration with UNICEF and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment on June 26, 2015.
The first Amrita Craniofacial Surgery Symposium was held at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences from June 19 – 21, 2015. Jointly organized by the departments of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Amrita, the symposium focused on the comprehensive management of craniofacial deformities.
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi has received the State Pollution Control Award 2015, under the Medical Colleges/Autonomous bodies category, instituted by Kerala State Pollution Control Board, on June 05, the world Environment Day.
The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated at Amrita Health Sciences Campus on June 20, 2015 to create awareness among students about the importance of Yoga.
Amrita School of Pharmacy organized a five day teacher training program as part of the quality improvement policy at the Kochi campus from June 9-13, 2015. The objective of the program was to empower teachers and to impart basic skills needed to become excellent teachers. The program started by lighting the lamp by Dr. Sabitha M. Principal, Amrita School of Pharmacy.
The Ninth Gold Medal Examination on Indian Culture and Values, with special focus on Chancellor Amma’s life and Her teachings, was conducted in March 2015 at Amrita Health Sciences Campus.
The second successful twin-hand transplant in India was carried out in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi on 10th April 2015.
Sri. K. Babu, Honorable Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Excise, inaugurated the project ‘Vishukkaineettam Vrikshathaineettam’ by handing over a sapling to cine actress, Seema G. Nair on April 14, 2015 at Amrita Health Sciences Campus, Kochi. “This project envisaged by AMMA is a novel venture and a fine model for environmental protection,” said Sri K. Babu.
“Vishuthainettam” program was organized at Amrita School of Pharmacy on April 16, 2015. Sampoojya Swami Purnamritananda Puri, General Secretary, Mata Amritanandamayi Math graced the occasion.