VMware IT Academy Appreciation Day 2017 - NMAMIT

VMware IT Academy Appreciation Day 2017 was organized on 29 March 2017 at The Residency Towers, Coimbatore in association with ICT Academy of Tamilnadu. Principals, Deans, Directors and HODs from 50 partnering colleges were officially invited by VMware. Dr. Balasubramani R, SPoC – VMware IT Academy represented NMAMIT, Nitte. The theme of the programme was “Celebrating thought leadership in empowering next generation on skills needed for modern data centers”. The event focus were the future of Virtualization, Cloud and Security, VMware India Initiatives, VMware IT Academy @ your campus, VMware Faculty support initiatives and VMware Centre of Academic Excellence. Mr. B. Anbuthambi, Vice President, ICT Academy gave opening remarks and was followed by key note address by Mr. M. Sivakumar, Chief Executive Officer, ICT Academy. Mr. Manjunath V Kashi, Senior Director – Information Technology, VMware Inc. was the Chief Guest. VMware Academic Awards – 2017 was presented by Mr. Rajesh Nambiar, Regional Program Manager, VMware. Among 550 colleges partnered with ICT Academy, NMAMIT has emerged as one among top 25 colleges for active participation and implementation of VMware IT Academy initiatives during the academic year 2016-17. On behalf of NMAMIT, Dr. Balasubramani R received the Partner Excellence Award from Mr. Rajesh Nambiar. Mr. G Saravanan, Asst. General Manager, ICT Academy proposed vote of thanks and the event concluded with networking lunch.

1st runner up at Miss Mangalore 2017 - NMAMIT

Ms. Ravina of 8th Sem Computer Science & Engineering has participated and won 1st runner up at Miss Mangalore 2017 organised by Infinity Entertainment held on 25th March 2017 at Mangalore Hills.

10th rank in GATE 2017 - NMAMIT

An Alumni (batch-2016) of NMAMIT, Pratheek B of Computer Science & Engineering has obtained 10th rank in GATE 2017 at National level in Computer science and engineering.

Ugadi Celebrations - NSAMPUC, Bengaluru

Dr. NSAM PU college​ celebrated ​the first cultural event for the academic year 2017-2018, with the celebration of Ugadi on 28/03/2017. Dressed up in traditional attire, in a wholly festive spirit, students embellished the floors as well as the doors with flowers and leaves ​and lamps. This was followed by a sumptuous potluck​ and traditional outdoor games.

Guest lecture - NUINS

The faculty of community health nursing department organized a Guest lecture on 24-03-2017 on World Tuberculosis Day at Justice K.S Hegde Hospital. The programme started at 2.00pm with welcome speech by Mrs. Suchithra BS. She introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Anupama D.S, Assoc. Professor, Nanjappa Institute of Nursing sciences to the gathering. Mrs. Anupama D.S delivered brief lecture on Tuberculosis. She discussed on introduction, signs and symptoms, treatment, myths & facts and approaches to end TB. She emphasized on tuberculosis day theme 2017- Unite to end TB. Dr. Neetha Kamath, HOD Dept. Of Community Health Nursing presented certificate and memento to Mrs. Anupama D.S. The program was compered by Ms. Merin Mathew. The programme concluded at 3.30 pm with vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Bency Elsa Babu.

11th state level open karate championship -2017 - MRSMEMHS

Many of our students took part in the 11th state level open karate championship -2017 sponsored by “Kobudo Budokan Karate Do Karnataka” held on 14th and 15th January 2017 at katapady and twenty of them have won medals in Kumite and Kata.

Harshitha of class IX secured I place in kata and III place in kuminte in the State level inter school/college students karate championship held at Srinivas Mallya Indoor stadium Mangalore on 22-1-17.

Republic Day and Releasing the Magazine - MRSMEMHS

Republic day was observed on the 26th January 2017. 18th edition of ‘Kalpataru’, the school magazine was released by Mr. Yadav Devadiga, president of the school PTA on the occasion. Students showcased a cultural program.

Wonder la trip - NSAM PUC, Bengaluru

Dr. NSAM PU college organised a one day trip to Amusement Park Wonderla for I PU students on 22-03-2017, after their Final examination . The students were accompanied by faculty members.

Health Camp / Outreach Program, "General Health Camp" - KSHEMA

The Department of Community Medicine organized a Health Camp / Outreach Program, "General Health Camp" from 05-03-2017 to 05-03-2017 at Government Primary School Kandrapady, Subramanya. A general health camp was conducted by the Department. A total of 40 patients (M – 21 & F - 19) attended the camp of which 22 patients were checked for sugar level using glucometer and referrals to hospital were made as follow 3 cardiology, 3 orthopaedics, 3 ophthalmology and 2 surgery. A free consultation was done with provision of necessary drugs to the patients. Counselling was also given to all the patients regarding their health problems.Dr Pavan, , Dr Rakesh Maiya and Dr Shiny Nesan, Dr. Nandita, Department of General medicine, with interns Mr. Ravi, from Dept.

No smoking week - KSHEMA

Department of Psychiatry observed ‘No Smoking‘ week from 10.03.2017 to 16.03.2017, in collaboration with the Student Council, KSHEMA and Mission Hope, KSHEMA. The programme was inaugurated on 10th March continued with Family Meet. Poster Presentation competition for constituent colleges of Nitte University was conducted the same day and it was displayed on 11.03.2017 and Prize distribution on 13.03.2017. Awareness programmes including Skit were conducted by MSW students on 10.03.2017 & UG Students from 11.03.2017 to 16.03.2017. The Programme was inaugurated by Major(Dr.)Shivakumar Hiremath, Medical Spdt. Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital. Dr. P.S.Prakash , Vice Dean & Head of the Department of General Medicine, KSHEMA was the Chief Guest and was presided by Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, DEAN, KSHEMA. Dr. Anil Kakunje, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yenepoya Medical College and Dr. Adithi K. , Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine, K.S.H.E.M.A., Dr. Jaganath , Department of Public Health, K.S.H.E.M.A. were the resource persons. Dr. Satheesh Rao. , Prof. & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, K.S.H.E.M.A. welcomed the audience and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Santosh Prabhu, Asst. Professor, Dept. of psychiatry, K.S.H.E.M.A.

Principal's Meet 2017 - NMAMIT

Infosys has organized Principals’ Meet 2017 for the Principals and SPoCs of Infosys Campus Connect Partnering Colleges on 24th March 2017 at Infosys, Bangalore. Representatives from 86 partnering colleges attached to Bangalore, Mangalore and Mysore DCs attended the event. Also, through Video Conferencing Principals’ Meet took place in Chennai, Trivandrum, Chandigargh, Pune and Hyderabad DCs. Dr. Balasubramani R, SPoC – Infosys Campus Connect represented NMAMIT, Nitte. Dr. Sundaresan Krishnan Iyer, Mr. Anoop Singh, Mr. Sudhir Mishra, Mrs. Vani K N and Mrs. Sahana Kumaraswamy from Infosys felicitated the event. NMAMIT, Nitte has consistently been recognized as Advanced Partner College and also bagged the Best College Award in successfully rolling out Infosys Industry Electives. Also, Dr. Balasubramani R has been awarded Best SPoC for his contribution to the Infosys Campus Connect programme.

School Health Program - NUINS

As a part of Community Health Nursing posting, 2nd year BSc Nursing students organized a School Health Program on the topic “Tuberculosis and Prevention of junk foods” at Dakshina Kannada Higher Primer Secondary School, Montugoli, on 23rd March 2017. Dr. Neetha Kammath, Mrs. Suchitra, Mr. Jince, Ms. Bency and Ms. Merin were the staff members present throughout the program. Program began with the introduction to the topic by Dr. Neetha Kamath and a welcome speech by Ms. Cleeta. Ms. Zara Zakir of 2nd year BSC nursing introduced the role play about tuberculosis. There was a PowerPoint presentation about the definition, causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. Video has been shown regarding the prevention of junk food. And Ms. Sushmitha had presented the vote of thanks. Dr. Neetha Kamath concluded the session by thanking Mr. Santhosh Kumar Head Master of the school. At the end we provided each student an orange as refreshment.

NITTE integrated care of tribal community - NUINS

Community Health Nursing department and 1st year GNM students participated in Tribal School Education Programme in collaboration with AB Shetty Dental college at Higher primary school Kadri, Mangalore on 26th March 2017 between 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. The program was headed by Ms. Bency Elsa Babu, (Asst. Lecturer, CHN department). The programme began with nutritional assessment of the 95 students of class 1-10 by checking height and weight. After that health education on ‘SACBIES, ANEMIA AND PERSONAL HYGIENE’ was given by Ms. Princel, Ms. Priya, Ms. Preethi and Ms.Jincy.

Brief report of inauguration of the forensic odontology unit & cde on “legal aspects in dental practice - ABSMIDS

The Dept of Centre for Advanced Dentofacial and Stomotognathic Sciences, Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Dept of Oral Pathology & Microbiology in association with Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology K S Hegde Medical Academy and Legal Services Authority Dakshina Kannada organised the inaugural function of Forensic Odontology Unit at A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. The unit was inaugurated by Honourable Justice N Santosh Hegde, Justice of Supreme Court of India (Retd).

The inaugural ceremony was followed by CDE programme on “LEGAL ASPECTS IN DENTAL PRACTICE” organized by Department of Centre for Advanced Dentofacial And Stomatognathic Sciences in association with Legal Services Authority Dakshina Kannada at Vimasthi Bhavan, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Deralakatte, Mangalore.

Prof.(Dr.) U.S.KrishnaNayak, Principal and Dean welcomed the gathering and spoke on the uniqueness of Forensic Odontology. Honourable Justice N Santosh Hegde, Honourable K S Bilagi, Principal, district and sessions judge and chairman district legal services authority D.K. Mangalore addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of legal aspect in dentistry. Honourable Shri Mallana Gowda Senior civil judge and member secretary Legal Services Authority Dakshina Kannada, Mr Manoraj Rajeeva Advocate Additional District Government Pleader D.K. Mangalore, Prof (Dr) Mahabalesh Shetty Prof & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Prof. (Dr.) N Sridhar Shetty, Founder Dean and Director CADSS, Prof (Dr) Mithra N Hegde, Vice principal, Prof.(Dr.)Rajendra Prasad , Director PG Studies, Dr G Subhas Babu, Dr Puspharaj Shetty and Heads of various Departments and Faculty members were present on the occasion.

Mr Manoraj Rajeeva Advocate Additional District Government Pleader D.K. Mangalore spoke on “Negligence in dental practice” and “Consumer courts and how to face legal threats in dental practice”. Prof (Dr) Mahabalesh Shetty Prof & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University stressed on the importance of “Consent in dental practice and importance of dental records”. The session went on till 1:00 PM After the lunch there was prize distribution for the winners of the Poster and model making competition organized by the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology on 17th March 2017. This was followed by panel discussion titled “How to come out of legal hurdles and discussion of cases” which consisted of panel members Hon Shri Mallana Gowda, Prof (Dr) N Sridhar Shetty, Mr Manoraj Rajeeva, Prof (Dr) Mahabalesh Shetty and the panel discussion was moderated by Dr Suraj Shetty Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology K S Hegde Medical academy. Nearly 250 delegates from various dental and medical colleges in Karnataka and Kerala attended this useful lecture and highly inter-active panel discussion.

Fear and anxiety - CME - KSHEMA

Public Awareness Program - KSHEMA

As a part of the mass vaccination for Measles and Rubella which was conducted in the months of February and March 2017, The Department of Community Medicine conducted Information Communication and Education (IEC) Activities in 28 schools under 8 health centres attached in the month of January 2017 under the guidance of Dr. Ankeeta Menona J, Assistant professor Department in Community Medicine and postgraduates Dr. Sharon Baisil, Dr. Shameena A.U., Dr. Gunjan Mahaur, Dr. Vidya Ramesh, Dr. Prince Alex and Dr. Rakesh Maiya G with the help of Dr.Nanjesh Kumar, Medico social workers Mr. Santosh, Mr. Ravi and Mr. HarshaRaj . This vigorous campaigning was done for more than 7,250 students and parents of the students for the newly launched Measles-Rubella Vaccine as a part of the measles, rubella elimination by 2020 strategy. The health awareness programme consisted of a brief introduction to the diseases of measles and rubella followed by the vaccination details of the Measles Rubella (MR) Vaccine by the faculty of Department of Community Medicine. A special video in Kannada and English was prepared for the Measles and Rubella Campaign by Dr. Ankeeta and Dr. Sharon Baisil with the help of the Department of mass communication at Paneer Campus. Information regarding Measles and Rubella and the MR vaccine was made available to all the participants of the health awareness sessions in the form of pamphlets in Kannada and English.

Report of CDE program: Art behind the A.R.T - ABSMIDS

On 22nd March 2017, a CDE programme was conducted by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS as one in the series of events organized under the aegis of the Centre for Advanced Dentofacial and Stomatognathic Sciences. The program commenced with a silent prayer as a tribute to Prof. Dr. Priyadarshini Hegde. The chief guest Prof. Dr. N. Sridhar Shetty, Director, Centre of Advanced Dentofacial & Stomatognathic Sciences, Dr. Namita Shanbhag, Associate Professor, Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Bangalore and Dr. Rekha Shenoy, Associate Professor, Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental college, Prof. Dr. U.S. Krishna Nayak, Principal & Dean, Prof. Dr. B. Rajendra Prasad, Former Dean and Director PG studies, Prof. Dr. Mithra N. Hegde, Vice Principal and Dr Audrey M D’Cruz, HOD I/C of Dept of Public Health Dentistry dignified the dais with their gracious presence after lighting the lamp.

Prof. Dr. U.S. Krishna Nayak delivered the welcome address. Dr. Shilpa introduced the speakers of the day, thereafter. The chief guest Prof. Dr. N. Sridhar Shetty spoke about the importance of cost effective dental care in a rural setup. Dr. Audrey M D’Cruz delivered the vote of thanks.The first lecture was given by Dr. Rekha Shenoy on Minimal Invasive Dentistry followed by Dr. Namita Shanbhag on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment.

A live patient demonstration on ART sealants and ART restorations and Hand-on workshop was conducted by Dr Namita Shanbhag soon after lunch. About 55 delegates attended the program. The final year BDS students and interns of ABSMIDS also participated in the program.

CONGRATULATIONS !!! - NSAMSSS, Nitte

Shresta C and Vasudha G of class IX for having done a philanthropic work. They identified 2 students who were denied Primary School Education. They wrote to the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, who responded immediately by asking the HRD Minister to take quick action.

We applaud them for their concern towards the betterment of the society and expect many more students to come forward for this good cause.

Android App Dev Workshop - NMAMIT

NMAMIT ACM Student Chapter organized a Two Days Workshop on Android App Development during 11-12 March 2017. 30 students participated in the workshop. Prof. Venugopala P S, Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE, NMAMIT was the resource person. The workshop covered the basics of Android Application Development through Android Studio. Mr. Kashif and Mr. Muthaheer were the Student Coordinators. The workshop was organized through Mobile Applications SIG.

International Conference of Malaria in Global Health - KSHEMA

K.S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) constituent of NITTE University in association with API-DK Chapter, National institute of Health and PennState University, USA has successfully conducted a two days International conference on “Malaria in Global Health” on March 17th &18th, 2017 at K.S Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte, Mangalore. Malaria is a mosquito borne disease that has been an important health problem in many tropical countries. This conference was aimed at improving knowledge and skills to combat Malaria. Mangalore has been the hub of malaria in last many decades. We have seen different kinds of fluctuations in terms of species, severity and number of deaths related to malaria. It is truly a global problem currently endemic in many tropical countries with serious threat of spread to other countries.

This menace has been effectively eliminated in our neighboring country like Sri lanka. K.S Hegde Medical Academy, a prestigious medical institute in India, Association of physicians India (API) includes committed doctors managing malaria, NIH , National institute of allergy and infectious diseases (NIAID) are the prime agencies in the U.S federal government supporting malaria research and development. The aim of the International Conference on “Malaria in Global Health” is to enhance our knowledge regarding various aspects of the challenges and empower ourselves. The scientific program of the conference encompassed all the major disciplines of malaria biology and allied areas. In addition, the conference focused on some special front line areas like drug resistance to malaria, placental malaria, Immunology and pathophysiology, entomology, epidemiology and molecular biology of plasmodium infestation.

The conference has encouraged biologists, medical physicists, physicians, research scholar, laboratory technologists, and those who are engaged in pursuits of improving health and quality of life have attended the conference, presented their research work and share their professional experiences. The conference held in an ambient atmosphere to exchange ideas, discuss the latest research and explore new avenues for scientific development and collaborations. The efforts specially to encouraged young scientists and scholars to participate in keeping with the main objective of the conference as to promote further education and research on malaria. There were 350 delegates participated in the conference. During the conference, 16 eminent International / National speakers have delivered the lecture on different topics in Malaria. There were 16 young scientists presented their scientific work in the field of malaria and three winners were awarded with the prizes. We have conducted Three workshops 1) Peripheral smear based- Parasite identification and load estimation, 2) Parasite identification – RT-PCR based, 3) Clinical treatment workshop, posters/skit/quiz competitions were also arranged . Many of the delegates have benefited from the above programme.

The conference was enriched with the presence of Dr. Channe Gowda, Professor, Dept. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, PENNSTATE university, USA who is the key role to conduct this prestigious conference at our Institute and also had delivered a lecture on "Insight of NIH project about Malaria in Global Health" The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Vishal Ravi, IAS, Directorate of Municipal Corporation, Govt. of Karnataka, Dr. S. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, of Nitte University has presided over the function. Dr. Sateesh Kumar Bhandary, Dean, KSHEMA, Dr. Sudhindra Rao, Organizing Secretary, Dr. Tanmay Bhat and Dr. Suchetha Kumari , Co-Organizing Secretary were also present. This International Conference was funded by NIH, CSIR, MCI, Karnataka Bank, Syndicate Bank, Advaith Hyundai , Micro Lab, Durga Laboratories, Radha Medicals, Ganesh Medicals, and Basil Biotech . Over all the conference was well appreciated by Dr. Channe Gowda and the delegates. We hope to conduct similar scientific programmes in future at our institution.

Workshop on k line clear aligners - ABSMIDS

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, A.B.Shetty Ortho Alumni, Centre for advanced and Stomatognathic Sciences in association with Mangalore Orthodontic Study Group organized a one day workshop on K Line – Clear Aligners on Monday, 20th March 2017 by Dr.Karthik Dholakia, Mumbai. Prof. (Dr.) U.S.Krishna Nayak, Principal and Dean welcomed the gathering. Prof.(Dr.) Sridhar Shetty, Director CADSS and Former Dean was the guest of honour. Prof. (Dr.) M.S.Ravi delivered the vote of thanks. Prof.(Dr.) Rajendra Prasad, Director, PG Studies and Prof.(Dr.) Mithra Hegde, Vice Principal, Prof.(Dr.) Kuttappa, Prof.(Dr.) Ashutosh Shetty, Prof.(Dr.) Saidath and Dr.Akhil Shetty were also present. More than 150 delegates including Private Practitioners, Postgraduate students from colleges as far as Cochin and Sullia attended this innovative workshop.

Report on guest lecture - NUINS

Department of Mental Health Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Constituent College of Nitte University organized a Guest lecture on ‘Manage yourself and lead others ‘on 21st March 2017 at seminar Hall Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital Deralakatte, Mangalore. Dr.(Prof)Fatima D’silva Principal College of Nursing NUINS presided the programme. Dr. L.S Ganesh, Professor Department of Management Studies, IIT, Madras was the Guest Speaker. The welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Nalini. M HOD Department of Mental Health Nursing and vote of thanks was delivered by Mr Sukesh, Lecturer department of Mental Health Nursing .The programme was hosted by Mrs. Joyce D’ Souza Lecturer department of Mental Health Nursing

Student's Achievements - MRSMEMHS

Students Achievement

‘Spell Bee School level Exam’ was conducted on 09/01/2017. The following students were selected for the second level, Arva of class II, Suchith R of class III, Sharvari Rao of class VI and Athul D Bandary of class VII.

Hrithvik raj of class IV , secured second place in drawing competition organized by Thunder Guys Association, Bajpe on 07-01-17.

Hrithvik raj 

Vijaya college Mulki conducted VIJIT TECHPARV-2017 Inter school IT competition held on 13-07-2017. N N Advith and Siddhanth Shetty of class X secured II place in IT Quiz.

N N Advith 

Siddhanth Shetty

On 14-1-17, Karnad Young Stars Association, Mulki conducted Fancy dress competition. Melroy Lobo of class IX and Prajwali J P of class VII secured I and III place respectively.

Melroy Lobo 

Melroy lobo of class IX, secured consolation prize in drawing competition conducted by Nandhini Milk Diary, Mangaluru. on 23/1/17 held at Milagrese church hall, Mangaluru.