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MAR
27

ROME Camp for 2021 Batch concluded

ROME Camp for 2021 Batch concluded

The Undergraduate Batch of 2021 at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sevagram, recently concluded a 15-day ROME (Reorientation of Medical Education) camp at the rural health training centres of MGIMS at Anji and Bhidi. Organized by the Department of Community Medicine, this camp aimed to enhance students' knowledge and skills in addressing community health needs, ignite their personal growth, and foster camaraderie among students.

The camp featured an array of activities aimed at equipping students with essential competencies and insights into healthcare delivery. Key sessions included in-depth explorations of career opportunities within the medical field, strategies for improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), tools like Kobo for enhancing research capabilities and efficient data collection and methodologies for conducting effective community needs assessments. Furthermore, students gained insights into the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program, the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), and the National AIDS Control Program (NACP), contributing to their understanding of early detection and management of health conditions.

"The Community Oriented Medical Education provides our students with first-hand insights into the functioning of the healthcare system at the grassroots level.” Said Dr Subodh Gupta (Head of Community Medicine at MGIMS). “The practical exposure is complemented by theoretical sessions on primary health care principles and practices, emphasizing preventive care and community engagement," said Dr. Amey, In-Charge of the ROME Camp at Bhidi and Assistant Professor of Community Medicine.

"Beyond academic sessions, we also aimed for the holistic development of students through activities and games focused on personality development, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and social sensitization. For instance, the career anchor activity aimed to help students discover their talents, skills, motives, needs, attitudes, and values. These activities helped students not only with technical skills but also with the empathy and interpersonal skills necessary for effective healthcare delivery," said Dr. Arjun Jakasania, In-Charge of the ROME Camp at Anji and Associate Professor of Community Medicine.

"The 15-day ROME camp exemplifies MGIMS's commitment to advancing medical education and cultivating a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped to address the multifaceted challenges of healthcare delivery," said Dr AK Shukla (Dean, MGIMS).

"At MGIMS, we are given hands-on exposure to rural solace. During the ROME camp, we were exposed to various cases across different subjects and gained first-hand social-demographic exposure. This camp is not only an academic extravaganza but also a festival that we all enjoy together," said Mr Gaurav Mittal, a third-year MBBS student at MGIMS. The students also acknowledged the valuable contribution of the department of Community Medicine - both faculty and residents- for providing the enriched learning experiences and fostering an environment conducive to personal and professional growth.

 
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MAR
23

'PrTHAM' Team selected as Global TB Elimination Champions for World TB Day 2024

'PrTHAM' Team selected as Global TB Elimination Champions for World TB Day 2024

We are proud to announce that this year, Team PrTHAM MGIMS Sevagram has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious award of recognition as "Global TB Elimination Champions for World TB Day 2024." The PrTHAM project, standing for "Preventing Tuberculosis amongst Healthcare Workers at MGIMS Sevagram," is a collaborative initiative led by Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), SHARE INDIA, CDC, Government of India, and the Central TB Division under the TB Mukt Bharat Initiative.

Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marks World TB Day by acknowledging outstanding efforts in the fight against tuberculosis through the recognition of Global TB Elimination Champions. In 2024, amidst the global battle against TB, CDC received 16 submissions from 11 countries, showcasing remarkable achievements in the field of TB and TB/HIV prevention and treatment. Others selected for the awards are from Tanzania, Uganda, Thailand, Vietnam, and Kenya.

Launched on July 1, 2023, the PrTHAM project aims to combat TB transmission among healthcare workers by focusing on early diagnosis and treatment. Under the leadership of Dr. Poonam Varma Shivkumar (Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital in Sevagram), and with the support of esteemed advisors and investigators including Dr Pratibha Narang, Dr BS Garg, Dr AK Shukla, Dr. Vijayshri Kairkar (Deotale), Dr. Jyoti Jain, Dr. Anuj Mundra, Dr. Ruchita Attal, and Mrs. Neeta Shyte, the PrTHAM project has made significant strides in TB prevention.

The dedicated team, comprising healthcare professionals and project staff, has conducted thorough TB infection and disease screening for all healthcare workers at MGIMS and Kasturba Hospital Sevagram. To date, over 1,600 healthcare workers have been tested for latent TB infection using methods such as IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) and Cy Tb (Skin Test).

Furthermore, the PrTHAM team has provided comprehensive training to more than 1,200 healthcare workers, covering physicians, nurses, students, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and hospital attendants. Through their efforts, over 1,300 healthcare workers have been screened for TB, leading to the early diagnosis of TB infection in 378 individuals, with 122 of them commencing TB preventive treatment.

“Through dedicated teamwork and commitment, we are shaping a healthier future for all. Together, we stand as beacons of hope in the fight against tuberculosis, striving towards a world free from this disease”, said Dr Poonam Shivkumar.

For their outstanding contributions to TB elimination efforts, we congratulate the 'PrTHAM' Team (Project Coordinator – Dr. Asmita Rannaware) as Global TB Elimination Champions for World TB Day 2024.

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MAR
21

Faculty Vacancy

Secretary, Kasturba Health Society, Sevagram Dist. Wardha (MS) invites applications for the following posts with the prescribed proforma(download the form here) . Enclose all certified photocopies of academic and experience certificates for the said post which should reach to the office of the Secretary, Kasturba Health Society, Sevagram Dist. Wardha – 442102, Maharashtra (email: secretaryoffice@ mgims.ac.in) latest by 10/04/2024. The appointments would be on adhoc basis till the next Selection Committee of MUHS.                    

 

1. Assistant Professor– Biochemistry-1, Medicine-6, Surgery-4, Neurosurgery-1, Ophthalmology-2, Anaesthesiology-4, Radiodiagnosis-2 and Radiotherapy-1.

 Qualification:  MBBS with NMC recognized Post-graduate Degree in concerned Subject 

 MBBS with M Ch in Neurosurgery or equivalent with one year experience in Medical College post super specialization for Neurosurgery faculty position.

 Experience   : As per NMC & MUHS norms

 PAY SCALE  :  As per Rules of Kasturba Health Society.

  

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MAR
15

Recruitment for the post of Medical Physicist cum RSO (Open-1 & SC-1)

 Qualification & Experience: The candidate must have M.Sc. in Medical Physics OR M.Sc. in Physics with Diploma in Radiological/Medical physics from BARC or from AERB recognized university / institution with minimum 12 months of internship in a recognized radiation therapy department. Person with 2 years’ experience in the Radiotherapy Department in a Medical College, will be preferred. He/ She should also have a Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) certificate. 

  1. Eligible candidates should submit the applications with the prescribed proforma Click here to download the form . with photocopies of academic and experience certificates to the office of the Secretary, Kasturba Health Society, Sevagram Dist. Wardha – 442102, Maharashtra (email: secretaryoffice@ mgims.ac.in) latest by 29.03.2024. 

Salary:  As admissible under the rules of Kasturba Health Society.

Age: Upper age limit 38 years for open category and 43 years for reserved category. 

Note:

1) The application so received shall be screened by the Society and shortlisted candidates shall be intimated about the date, time and place.

2) Society reserves the right related to selection or appointment and hence no right, claim should be assumed to have vested with the applicant in this respect.

 

                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                      SECRETARY

 

 

 

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FEB
14

2024 Social Service Camp at Yekurli

2024 Social Service Camp at Yekurli

On February 10, 2024, the Social Service Camp for first-year undergraduate students at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, concluded. Organized by the Department of Community Medicine, this fortnight-long residential camp in Yekurli village aimed to sensitize medical students to rural health issues and foster a deeper understanding of local health determinants.

The camp - a unique teaching method at MGIMS - garnered enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, residents, healthcare staff, and villagers. The camp offered a diverse array of activities, ranging from community and family diagnosis to practical demonstrations, skill training sessions, school health initiatives, nutritional assessments, mental health literacy, health awareness, and immunization drives. Through these activities, students gained hands-on experience and engaged in various participatory learning approaches.

Villagers actively participated in this two-way learning process, joining in village mapping, cultural programs, marathons, rangoli competitions, and other activities. These interactions fostered a deeper understanding of local health dynamics and facilitated meaningful engagement with the community. Interactive sessions with healthcare professionals, Gram Panchayat members, Kishori Panchayat, Community Health Officers, Aanganwadi workers, and ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) further strengthened community bonds and empowered participants to be the agents of change.

Reflecting on their experience, Ms. Nandini Gokhate, a first-year MBBS student, said, "We learned that empowerment is a two-way process. It is not merely altruism but our duty to recognize our privilege and address the basic needs of others."

“The Social Service Camp and our collaboration with about 90 villages in our field practice area exemplify the power of collective action and participatory engagement in fostering healthier and more resilient communities”, said Dr Subodh Gupta (Head of Community Medicine, MGIMS).

“Our seniors laid the foundation for this grassroots-level learning philosophy, and I feel privileged to contribute to this camp. This year, we endeavored to introduce several unique activities to maximize learning for both students and the community," expressed Dr Radhika Sharma (Camp In-Charge and Assistant Professor of Community Medicine).

The camp concluded with a valedictory function, celebrating achievements and collaborations for better health outcomes. As participants bid farewell to Yekurli Village, they carried with them a renewed commitment to social service and community well-being.

"We are grateful to MGIMS for organizing this camp in our village after 16 years. It has ignited in us a sense of ownership and responsibility towards our and our village's health," expressed a villager while receiving care from a first-year student at her doorstep.

In a reflection shared by an undergraduate student, Ms Chhavi Yadav, she recounted an incident where the students made concerted efforts to persuade the family of an elderly woman from their allocated village to proceed with her much-needed eye surgery, as she was on the brink of blindness. Additionally, they ensured that she was taken to the camp for a specialty OPD visit to evaluate her aching ears.

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JAN
16

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Shines at 66th AICOG National Conference

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Shines at 66th AICOG National Conference

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at MGIMS received significant recognition during the 66th AICOG (All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) National Conference held in Hyderabad from January 6 to 10, 2024. This annual conference serves as a crucial platform for healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss recent trends and advancements in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr. Poonam Varma Shivkumar (Director Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Medical Superintendent at Kasturba Hospital), earned accolades from the Safe Motherhood Committee, FOGSI, and JHPIEGO for her remarkable contribution to saving mothers and improving maternal health. She received felicitation from Dr. Sabaratnam Arulkumaran (the former President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and the British Medical Association) and Dr. Jaydeep Tank, FOGSI President. Dr. Poonam Varma Shivkumar served as a speaker in three sessions, delving into crucial topics such as Uteronics in PPH, WHO New Partogram - LCG, and Deep Transverse Arrest. Her contributions were further acknowledged as she took the role of a panellist in the session focusing on Severe Pre-Eclampsia.

Dr. Shuchi Jain (Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at MGIMS), received the FOGSI Movicol Corion Award in the senior category for her exceptional research contributions. This prestigious award, presented by FOGSI President Dr. Jaydeep Tank at the national level, includes a memento and a cash prize, recognizing her outstanding achievements. Dr. Shuchi Jain's involvement as an expert on the panel discussing Obstetrics Collapse, her guest lecture on Hypertensive disorders, and her role as a judge for oral papers further underscore her expertise.

The accolades continue, as Dr. Sanjivni Wanjari (Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and Dr. Pramod Kumar (Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) were honoured with the esteemed FICOG fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Dr. Wanjari and Dr. Sheela Shelke, (Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) were also invited as esteemed faculty members. Additionally, three residents presented oral papers and posters during the conference, earning well-deserved appreciation.

“The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is committed to the advancement of women's health and the pursuit of excellence,” said Dr. Shuchi Jain, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MGIMS.

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OCT
03

Gandhi Jayanti Eye Camp Treats a Thousand Patients

Gandhi Jayanti Eye Camp Treats a Thousand Patients

 On the 2nd of October 2023, the Ophthalmology Department at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, organized the Gandhi Jayanti Eye Camp in the premises of Kasturba Hospital. Every year the Department of Ophthalmology conducts the annual one-day free eye camp to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

This year, over a thousand patients from the surrounding villages and towns of Wardha district, as well as distant places like Adilabad, Rajura, Sirpur, Bhandara, Jalgaon, Warangal, Motala, Chandrapur, Korpana, Kalamb, Bhadrawati, Nagpur, Warora, Anandwan, Buldhana, Pandharkawada, Chandur Railway, Ballarshah, Amravati, Kaghaz Nagar, Yavatmal, and Baitul, availed the services provided in the camp.

The eye camp took place in the Eye OPD of the hospital, where a total of 1004 patients were registered and examined for ocular disorders. The hospital offered free consultations to all patients. Dr. Smita Singh, Director Professor & Head of Ophthalmology at MGIMS, informed, “Close to 450 patients have been appointed for eye surgeries in the next 30 days. The treatments will mainly include Cataracts with modern IOL implantation, Glaucoma surgery, Pterygium, Sac, and lid surgeries of various types. Patients undergoing Cataract surgeries are not charged for the surgery, medicines, lenses, or glasses.” “Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals through accessible and compassionate eye care services”, Dr Smita Singh added.

Dr. AK Shukla, Dean of MGIMS and Director Professor of Ophthalmology at MGIMS, expressed, “The Gandhi Jayanti Camp is a testament to our commitment to eradicating avoidable blindness in and around Wardha. The growing number of patients speaks volumes about our unwavering dedication to this cause. We firmly believe that no one should lose their sight due to economic constraints.,”

"Doctors at Kasturba Hospital are not just healing eyes but restoring our dreams, and for that, we shall always be grateful," said an elderly patient with tears of gratitude in her eyes, awaiting her cataract surgery at the Gandhi Jayanti Eye Camp.

 

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