Prof J N Shetty Memorial Oration 01.10.2023
The Department of Dermatology at Father Muller Medical College, in collaboration with the Prof J. N. Shetty Memorial Oration Trust and the Karavali Dermatology Society, organized the "Prof. J. N. Shetty Memorial Oration and KDS Clinical Meet" on October 1, 2023, at the Conference Hall of Father Muller Medical College Hospital.
This
annual program aims to honor the memory of Professor J.N. Shetty, the
visionary who served as the first Dean and Head of the Dermatology Department
at Father Muller Medical College from 1991 to 2000. He is fondly remembered for
his services in the field of Leprosy in Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh.
The
event commenced with interesting case presentations by Postgraduate Residents Dr Veril Vaz and Dr. Hiloni Biren. This session was chaired by Dr Girish P. N
and Dr. Kashinath Nayak.
After the Interesting case
presentations, the inauguration ceremony took place. The program began with invoking the Almighty, followed by the lighting of the lamp by esteemed
dignitaries. Dr. Sukumar D, President of the Prof J. N. Shetty Memorial Oration
Trust, introduced the dignitaries and extended a warm welcome to the delegates.
The Inaugural ceremony was presided
over by Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of Father Muller Charitable
Institutions. We were privileged to have the presence of Dr. Dipankar De,
Professor of Dermatology from PGI Chandigarh, Rev. Fr. George Jeevan Sequeira,
Administrator of FMMCH, Dr. Antony Sylvan D Souza, Dean of FMMC, and Dr.
Jacintha Martis, Professor & Head of Dermatology FMMC and Dr. Vishal Amin KDS
President on the dais during the inaugural ceremony. Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius
Coelho delivered the presidential address.
Dr.
Dipankar De was honored by the dignitaries present on the occasion.
The academic session continued with the eagerly awaited Prof. J. N. Shetty Memorial Oration by Dr. Dipankar De, the topic being "Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research in India - Pemphigus and Beyond." Dr. Narendra Kamath and Dr. Manjunath Shenoy chaired the session.
Following the oration, a guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Supriya Hegde Aroor, Professor and Head of Psychiatry at Father Muller Medical College, on "Psychodermatology - A Psychiatrist's Perspective." Dr. Shruthakirthi D. Shenoi and Dr. Balasaraswathy chaired This lecture.
Another guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Vidya T. S, a Senior Consultant and Cosmetologist from Bangalore, on "Aesthetic Procedures Complications and Their Management." Dr. Smitha Prabhu and Dr. Shricharith Shetty chaired this lecture.
The programmme also featured thought-provoking cases presented by Dr. Melissa Grace and Dr. Ramith Shetty, Postgraduates from the Department of Dermatology at FMMC. Dr. Jerome Pinto and Dr. Sripathi H chaired this session.
The staff & PGs of Father Muller Medical College, Karavali Dermatology Society members, HODs & PGs of Medical colleges of Dakshina Kannada & Udupi districts attended the programme.
Dr. Sonal Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks. Dr
Gayathri Santhosh and Dr Divya D Souza
compered the programme. A total
of 150 delegates participated in this
scientific event.
