The Department of Physiology, AIIMS Madurai, successfully organized a CME on “Bridging Innovation & Commercialization: The Future of Medicine” on 9th May 2026 at Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Hall The program was conducted under the guidance of Professor Dr Vir Singh Negi, Director, JIPMER & Executive Director, AIIMS Madurai The CME highlighted the importance of innovation in healthcare and medical education, along with the journey from prototype development to commercialization.
The Department of Physiology, AIIMS Madurai, successfully organized a CME on “Bridging Innovation & Commercialization: The Future of Medicine” on 9th May 2026 at Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Hall. The program was conducted under the guidance of Professor Dr Vir Singh Negi, Director, JIPMER & Executive Director, AIIMS Madurai The CME highlighted the importance of innovation in healthcare and medical education, along with the journey from prototype development to commercialization.
Under the guidance of the Honourable Executive Director, Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, an awareness programme was organized on 30th March 2026 at the Syed Ammal Arts College, Ramanathapuram to observe World TB Day 2026 The programme was conducted by the District TB Unit, Ramanathapuram, in collaboration with the Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Madurai, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People” The event was graced by the presence of distinguished faculty members, Dr Venkateswaran, Head of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Government Ramanathapuram Medical College; and Dr Praveena Daya A, Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Madurai, along with the Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) staffs from the District TB Unit, Ramanathapuram Dr Venkateswaran elaborated on the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and counselling aspects of tuberculosis Dr Praveena Daya A highlighted the vital role of community members in TB elimination, emphasizing the importance of reducing stigma and discrimination, as well as early identification of TB symptoms to prevent its spread The programme concluded with a pledge taken by all students and staffs in line with the World TB Day theme The vote of thanks was delivered by the Principal of the Syed Ammal Arts College, Ramanathapuram, marking the successful completion of the event.
Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Madurai organized World TB Day 2026 program. Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania (President), Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao (Executive Director) & Dr Subitha B (Vice Principal, GMC Ramanathapuram) graced the inauguration A TB-themed quiz for II MBBS (2024 batch) was conducted by Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Madurai Prelims on 18 Mar & finals on 24 Mar 2026 Students participated enthusiastically. Top 2 teams won prizes; spot quiz winners received medals Dr Mangayarkarasi V (Prof & HOD, Microbiology) delivered a lecture on “Advanced Diagnostic Methods in TB” Dr P Chitra Rajalakshmi (Prof & HOD, SRM Trichy) spoke on “TB Control & Elimination: National & Global Outlook” Microbiology faculty were appreciated.
Under the guidance of the Honourable Executive Director, Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, an awareness programme was organized on the occasion of World TB Day 2026 on 24th March 2026 at the Government Nursing College, Ramanathapuram The programme was conducted by the District TB Unit, Ramanathapuram, in collaboration with the Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Madurai, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People”
The event was graced by the presence of distinguished faculty members, including Dr Ramesh Babu, Deputy Director (TB), District TB Unit; Dr Venkateswaran, Head of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Government Ramanathapuram Medical College; and Dr Praveena Daya A, Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Madurai, along with the Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) staffs from the District TB Unit Dr Ramesh Babu delivered a talk highlighting the theme of World TB Day and emphasized the importance of tuberculosis elimination Dr Venkateswaran elaborated on the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and counselling aspects of tuberculosis Dr Praveena Daya A spoke on the vital role of nursing staff in TB elimination, stressing prevention through community awareness at the primary healthcare level and the importance of infection control practices in hospital settings to prevent the spread of TB The programme concluded with a pledge taken by all students and staff in line with the World TB Day theme The vote of thanks was delivered by the Principal of the Government Nursing College, marking the successful completion of the event.
Under the inspiring leadership of our beloved President Prof Dr Prasant Lavania and Executive Director & CEO Prof Dr M Hanumantha Rao, AIIMS Madurai successfully hosted SYNERGIA 2026 – Cultural Fest on 18/02/26. Organized by the Student Affairs Committee & Student Association, it was a vibrant celebration of talent, culture , and unity. Heartfelt thanks to all participants, organizers, and supporters for making Synergia 2026 a grand success!
Under the guidance of Prof Dr M Hanumantha Rao, Executive Director & CEO, the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS Madurai successfully conducted a POCSO Awareness and Orientation Programme at ITI College, Ramanathapuram on 20/02/2026. The session sensitized students and faculty on child protection laws, reporting mechanisms, hospital aids & medical procedures relevant to POCSO cases, reinforcing our commitment to medico-legal awareness.
Under the guidance of Honorable President of AIIMS, Madurai Prof Dr Prashant Lavania and Honourable Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS, Madurai Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, Department of Physiology, AIIMS, Madurai has successfully conducted a CME on ECG titled “Decoding ECG: from Cardiac vectors to Clinical Clues” on 21st January 2026 at Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Hall, Govt Medical College, Ramanathapuram The program started with a welcome address and opening remarks by Dr Anandhalakshmi, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, AIIMS, Madurai Executive Director and CEO Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, Dean-Incharge (Academics and Administration) Dr Ganesh babu and Dean-Incharge Dr Mangayarkarasi graced the occasion Dr Anandhalakshmi, Professor and Head of Physiology, AIIMS, Madurai, Dr P S L Saravanan, Director and Professor, Institute of Physiology, Madurai Medical College, Dr P Shanmuga Sundaram, Director, Department of Cardiology and Cath Lab, VMCHRI, Madurai and Dr P V Balamurugan, Professor, Department of Medicine, Madurai Medical College were the resource persons and gave excellent talks on all the aspects of ECG recording and reading First year MBBS students of AIIMS, Madurai and faculties of AIIMS, Madurai participated and benefitted by the eminent lectures delivered The program concluded with vote of thanks by Dr Senthil Velou, Additional Professor of Physiology, AIIMS, Madurai.
Guided by the Honourable Executive Director, Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, National Youth Day 2026 was celebrated on 12 January 2026 at CSI College, Ramanathapuram, with the theme “Ignite the Self, Impact the World” The programme was organised by the Academic Committee, AIIMS Madurai, along with Social Outreach Cell The event was graced by the participation of the following faculty members from AIIMS Madurai Dr CP Ganesh Babu, Dean In-charge (Academics & Administration) Dr Sarah R and Dr Prabhakaran N, Assistant Deans (Academics) Academic Committee Members – Dr Arumuganathan S, Dr Sasikala K, and Dr Praveena Daya A Dr Ganesh Babu delivered a special address to the students, highlighting the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings for today’s youth, with emphasis on self-belief, discipline, and social responsibility This was followed by a talk by Dr Praveena Daya A on “Community Engagement and Collective Responsibility in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention,” where she emphasized the role of youth as change agents in promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community participation in NCD prevention Subsequently, Dr Sarah, Assistant Dean (Academics), delivered an address elaborating on the National Youth Day theme The programme concluded with a pledge taken by all students and staff, reaffirming their commitment to embody the spirit of “Ignite the Self, Impact the World” in their personal and professional lives.
Under the guidance and encouragement of our Honourable Prof (Dr) Hanumantha Rao, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Madurai, the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology organised a court visit to the District Court of Ramanathapuram for the II MBBS ( Batch 2024-2025) students of AIIMS Madurai The visit was organized as part of their applied orientation to medico-legal case proceedings, courtroom processes, and legal procedures, which will greatly support their future medical practice During the visit, students attended live proceedings of sessions court and fast track mahila court, gaining valuable real-time exposure to judicial process The program concluded with an interactive and insightful session presided over by the Hon’ble Principal District Judge Thiru A K Mehbub Alikhan and respected Thiru K Baskar, Secretary - DLSA and Thiru Kesavan, Chief LADCS The students thanked the entire judiciary of the District court of Ramanathapuram for giving them this opportunity.
Under the guidance of our Executive Director, Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao, the Department of General Surgery along with the Department of Trauma & Emergency of AIIMS, Madurai successfully conducted a CME on Emergency surgery and Trauma care on 29th August 2025 This CME featured guest lectures from various emergency surgical and trauma related topics and vibrant scientific discussions, carving the scope for advanced trauma and critical care in AIIMS, Madurai.
Under the guidance of Executive Director Dr Hanumantha Rao, the Department of Physiology, AIIMS Madurai, under APT, hosted Pre-Conference Workshops of APTCON 2025 – YAKKAI 360° on 20–21 August Covering Neuromodulation, Nerve Conduction & Evoked Potentials, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, and Polysomnography, the workshops led by eminent experts witnessed vibrant participation, fostering interactive learning and bridging physiology with clinical practice #Yakkai360.
Under the guidance of President, Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania, and Executive Director, Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao, Skill lab committee, AIIMS Madurai, in association with IIEMS conducted AHA certified BLS/ACLS course from 4th to 6th August 2025.
Under the guidance of President, Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania, and Executive Director, Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS Madurai, conducted quiz for MBBS students on 5th August 2025 as part of the World Breastfeeding Week celebrations.
Sadugudu 3_0 – A vibrant sports event organised by the Student Affairs Committee, AIIMS Madurai, for student welfare under the guidance of our Esteemed President & Executive Director Full of enthusiasm, sportsmanship & friendly matches, the event was a grand success with amazing support from faculty, Syed Ammal Engg College, DSO of SDAT Stadium & all participants.
With the guidance of Executive Director & CEO Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, We are delighted to share that the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Quiz 2024, organized by the Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Madurai, as per MoHFW notification, under the aegis of IAMM-TN Chapter, was a resounding success The quiz witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various batches, showcasing their knowledge on antimicrobial resistance This event aligns with the global objective of promoting AMR awareness, fostering responsible antibiotic use, and mitigating its threats The winning team will proudly hand over the rolling trophy to our respected Director sir We extend our sincerest gratitude to Director sir and all others for their support and constant motivation, which were instrumental in making this event a grand success..
Under the benevolent guidance of Honourable President Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania and Executive Director Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao, AIIMS Madurai proudly celebrated the White Coat Ceremony for its newly joined undergraduate students on November 26, 2024 The ceremony took place at the Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Auditorium (Temporary Campus), Ramanathapuram Dr Ganesh Babu, Faculty Incharge Academics, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests The programme commenced with a thought-provoking Chief Guest Address by Dr Amutha Rani, Dean of GRMC, followed by an insightful Keynote Address from our Executive Director The event concluded with the National Anthem.
Under the guidance of the Honorable Executive Director Dr M Hanumantha Rao, the Department of Pathology, AIIMS Madurai, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Chapter of IAPM, successfully hosted a CME titled Pathology 4_0: The Digital & AI Revolution with the theme Learn with AI, Learn AI The event saw participation from over 60 attendees across various states Key features of the program included expert talks by distinguished faculty, access to engaging whole-slide images for personal viewing and annotation, multiple lightning talks, a live demonstration of a whole-slide scanner, an interactive slide seminar using whole-slide images, and an E-poster session for residents.
Under the esteemed leadership of Prof (Dr) M Rao, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Madurai, the Department of Pathology organized PATHQUEST 24, a National Level Annual Pathology Quiz Program for MBBS students on International Pathology Day, celebrated on November 13, 2024 The event attracted more than 200 registrations from various institutions across India A preliminary online quiz held on November 6, 2024, narrowed down the participants for the Grand Finale, where six teams competed The winners of the quiz are as follows: First Place: Srinivasa GP & Roshni Samal from AIIMS Madurai Second Place: Hemanth Kumar E & Mogith S from Madras Medical College Third Place: Srirambabu I & S Pavan Keshav from Madurai Medical College The other teams that participated in the Grand Finale of the quiz are as follows: Aadil Sinha & Sawan Kumar Karosiya from AIIMS, Bibinagar, Hyderabad Jyoti Chaudhary & Navya from AIIMS, Madurai Ganesh Seshan & Aashik Chakravarthi from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao (Executive Director & CEO) and Prof (Dr) Ganesh Babu CP (Faculty In Charge – Academics & Administration) distributed the prizes.
Microbiology Dept, AIIMS Madurai organized National Conclave and Workshop on 'Vector Borne Diseases' on 18-09-2024 & 19-10-24 The event was appreciated by Prof Prashant Lavania, President and Prof Hanumantha Rao Executive Director. Dr T S Selvavinayagam, Director, DPH, Govt of Tamil Nadu was the Chief Guest.
Under the guidance of Executive Director, Dr M Hanumantha Rao, Department of Community and Family Medicine conducted a Health Camp in Government Middle School, Kuyavankudi in collaboration with DPH, Ramanathapuram This camp is part of the intervention of the Family Health Advisory Programme of MBBS students Specialist doctors from General Medicine, Dermatology, Psychiatry, ENT and Ophthalmology were present in the camp It benefited around 200 people in the local community.
Under the guidance of Prof (Dr) Hanumantha Rao and with the blessings of President Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania, the Skill Lab Committee at AIIMS Madurai conducted a Basic Life Support (CPR) workshop on September 28th, 2024, in view of World Heart Day 2024 Chief guest Shri G Chandeesh, IPS, Superintendent of police, Ramanathapuram District, graced the occasion, where police officers and medical students participated in the Basic Life Support (CPR) training program.
On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, under the guidance of our honourable Executive Director Prof Dr Hanumantha Rao, Department of Psychiatry, in collaboration with the Department of Community & Family Medicine, AIIMS Madurai, conducted an awareness session for 200 students at Syed Ammal Arts and Science College, Ramanathapuram, on September 10, 2024.
The awareness rally began at the front gate of Ramanathapuram Government Medical College Hospital and proceeded to the IOB traffic signal point District collector inaugurated the rally and the event was honored by the presence of Prof (Dr) Hanumantha Rao M, Director & CEO, Prof Dr A M Raja, Head of the Ophthalmology Department,along with other distinguished AlIMS faculty members Around 100 undergraduate MBBS students from AlIMS Madurai participated in this eye donation awareness rally The primary goal of this eye donation awareness rally was to educate the public about the importance of eye donation and to encourage them to become eye donors At the conclusion of the rally, refreshments and water were provided to all participants.
The footfall for the camp was 400 patients NCDs screening, High Risk Pregnancy screening, Juvenile Diabetes treatment, Leprosy treatment and Speech disorder rehabilitation were carried out by the five member team from Medicine, OBGY, Paediatrics, Dermatology and ENT.
The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, under the guidance and leadership of Dr Hanumantha Rao, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Madurai, Tamil Nadu observed “International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking” on 26/06/2023, Monday Activities like Awareness Program, Pledge against Drug Abuse and Meme Competition for students with theme “Yes to life, No to drugs” and best meme were awarded with prizes.
As part of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 celebrations, a sensitization session on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” was conducted by Shri M. Ramachandran, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Ramanathapuram District. Prof. Dr. A. M. Raja, Chief Vigilance Officer, AIIMS Madurai, delivered the special address, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in institutional practices. An awareness pamphlet was released during the event, followed by a debate competition in the presence of Prof. Dr. C. P. Ganesh Babu, Dean (In-Charge), AIIMS Madurai. The program concluded with an awareness rally involving faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff, underscoring collective responsibility in building a corruption-free campus. In addition, the Vigilance Committee organized various other awareness activities, including an outreach program at Mohamed Sathak Dasthagir Teacher Training College and a sensitization program for Data Entry Operators (DEOs) of AIIMS Madurai.
