KANACHUR MEDICAL COLLEGE celebrates ‘WORLD EMERGENCY MEDICINE DAY’
‘World Emergency Medicine Day’ was observed on 27th May, 2024 at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences. It was marked by active participation, learning, and community engagement events. The events not only educated and inspired our students and staff but also emphasized the critical role of emergency medicine in saving lives in the most important times. Audience engagement was high throughout the day, with participants showing enthusiasm and appreciation for the activities and training provided. The celebration successfully fostered a sense of community and heightened awareness of emergency medical services, leaving a lasting impact on all who attended.
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences celebrated World Emergency Medicine Day with a series of engaging and educational events. The day commenced with a vibrant street play at 9:30 AM moderated by Dr Praveen Kumar, performed by our enthusiastic faculty, postgraduates, interns and nursing staff, which effectively conveyed the importance of CPR to the public. The event continued with a poster competition involving undergraduate, nursing, and postgraduate students. The competition showcased a plethora of creative and informative posters on various aspects of emergency medicine.
At 10:00 AM, the focus shifted to the main event where Mr Abdul Rahiman – Director, KIMS; Dr Ismail – Chairman, KHSAC; Dr Shahnawaz Manipady – Dean; Dr Harish Shetty – Medical Superintendent; Dr Rohan Monis – Chief Administrative Officer; Dr AnanthPrasad – Pain Physician; Dr Vijay – I/C HOD, Emergency Medicine and other dignitaries took their places on the dais at auditorium. Mr Rahiman expressed the great improvement and timely management of the patients with the Department of Emergency Medicine being recognised as a post graduate department by NMC. Dr Ismail highlighted the significance of emergency medicine with historical facts and wished the team the best. Dr. Monisha Naik then spoke eloquently on the global importance of World Emergency Medicine Day, emphasizing its role in raising awareness and improving emergency care worldwide. Prizes of poster competition were distributed to the winners, recognizing their hard work and innovation. Dr. Vijay Kumar delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants, organizers, and dignitaries.
Following this, a series of quiz competition and Med-Mission Fun Academics sessions were conducted for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, moderated by Dr Boorapu Rupavathi, providing a stimulating platform for learning and competition. These sessions were highly engaging, with students eagerly participating and competing, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in emergency medicine. The audience’s energy and excitement were palpable, making these activities a highlight of the day.
In the evening, the celebration extended to training non-medical personnel. Dr Afeefa was rhetorical MC for the event.
The highlight was that approximately 35 individuals, including PROs, security staff, housekeeping staff, and receptionists, received hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) training in the Medical Education Unit (MEU) hall. This session aimed to equip them with essential life-saving skills, ensuring a safer environment within our institute.
Well done. Congratulations to Emergency Physician s of KIMS for organising, educating and training important Life saving skills to non-medicos on the occasion of World Emergency Medicine Day. Everyone needs to be aware of the emergency situations and develop life saving skills through professionals and be a part of the healthy and safe society. Congratulations once again to the dedicated team of Doctors in the KIMS.
Aftermath of corona pandemic,the world has indeed recognised the importance of emergency medical care.Infact it exposed western world’s inadequacies in tackling the.pandemic .It was indeed an eye opener for those making healthcare policies especially in India to start a postgraduate degree in critical care in all medical colleges,making mandatory ofACLS,BLS program for pgs.In this aspect I congratulate the administrators of Kanachur medical college in celebrating this very important aspect of health care to bring awareness to the world how timely help can save lives