Inauguration of Academic Activities for 2016 – 2017, 14th Series of Annual Extramural Expert Lecture Sessions, Vidyamritam and the CSR initiatives for 2016 were conducted on July 28, 2016 at School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi campus.
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences conducted a one day symposium on “Evidence Based Medicine” on July 24, 2016. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Srinivas Merugu, Medical Director, United Health Care, Cleveland (USA). Dr. Prem Nair, Medical Director, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Chakravarthy (Chairperson) spoke on the occasion.
National Plastic Surgery Day was observed with various events at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences on July 15, 2016. Activities included performing pooja to the statue of Saint Sushrutha, Father of Plastic Surgery, situated in the hospital premises and an exhibition.
The Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences conducted a one-day conference on Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension on June 26, 2016.
The Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, in association with Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, conducted a live thyroid surgery workshop during June 3-5, 2016, at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
Dr. Raimo Kantola, Professor of Networking Technology, Department of Communications and Networking, Aalto University (Finland), visited the Amritapuri, Coimbatore, and Kochi campuses in early 2016.
The tenth Gold Medal Examination on Indian Culture and Values, with special focus on Chancellor Amma’s life and her teachings was conducted on April 4, 2016 at Amrita Health Sciences Campus.
As part of the International Day against Drug Abuse, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences was awarded the Manavaseva Award 2016for its excellent contributions against the menace of drug abuse.
Simple techniques like hand hygiene, surgical safety check-lists, and empowering nurses to confidently communicate patient concerns can drastically improve outcomes for infants and children undergoing heart surgery in India, according to world’s top pediatric cardiologists assembled at the Amrita Hospital in Kochi.
Dr. P. Chitra, Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, was awarded ‘Rashtriya Gaurav Award’ at a Seminar on Economic Growth and National Integration organized by India International Friendship Society (IIFS) at New Delhi on June 9, 2016. She received the certificate of excellence for her meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role.