One-day ToT program - KSHEMA

The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology conducted a one-day ToT program on 6th February, 2018 on the "Role of Teachers in Curbing Drug Menace". Over 200 teachers from all over the district participated in the program.

The day began with a small skit by students, followed by the inaugural. Dr. P S Prakash, Dean, KSHEMA delivered the welcome address. Mr. Suresh T R, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest and Mr. B R Ravikanthe Gowda, IPS, Superintendent of Police was the Guest of Honour. Prof. Dr. M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte (Deemed to be University) presided over the function.

Of the four speakers, DCP Mrs. Uma Prashanth spoke of the law enforcing aspects of drug abuse; Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty, Professor & HoD, Forensic Medicine spoke on the epidemiological aspects; Dr. Santosh Prabhu, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry highlighted the psychiatric aspects of drug abuse and Dr. Nanjesh Kumar, Assoc.Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine spoke of the socio psychological management of students under the influence of drugs.  

This was followed by a panel discussion wherein many relevant issues were raised and discussed. The program was coordinated by Dr. Suraj Shetty, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine.