Aarupadai Veedu Medical College

📢 49th Internal Scientifique Society Meeting

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC&H) invites all Faculty Members and Postgraduate Students to participate in the 49th Internal Scientifique Society Meeting, an academic event dedicated to promoting scientific discussions, knowledge sharing, and clinical learning.

The programme features insightful case presentations, a scientific session, an engaging medical quiz, and an inspiring TED Talk video, offering an excellent platform for academic interaction and professional development.

📅 Event Details

Date: 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Smt. Annapoorani Shanmugasundaram Mini Auditorium

Scientific Session

🩺 Challenges in Managing Severe Postpartum Depression in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Beta Thalassemia
Presenter: Dr. Bannu Priya
Department: Psychiatry

🩺 Papillary Carcinoma of the Breast
Presenter: Dr. Y. Sumaakhila
Department: Pathology

🩺 Hepatitis A–Associated Cholestasis
Presenter: Dr. Madhan Kumar S.
Department: Paediatrics

Vote of Thanks

We warmly invite all Faculty Members and Postgraduate Students to join this academic gathering and contribute to an enriching exchange of scientific knowledge and clinical experiences.

Recognizing Strength and Raising Awareness

International Widows Day highlights the importance of supporting widowed women and recognizing their resilience, strength, and contributions to society. It serves as an opportunity to promote awareness, inclusion, and understanding while encouraging communities to create a more supportive environment for all.

Together, let's recognize, support, and uplift widowed women.

🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[International Widows Day, Widow Support, Women Empowerment, Social Inclusion, Community Awareness]

What If Better Health Started with a Breath?🧘

A healthy life begins with small daily habits. Yoga is one such practice that helps improve flexibility, strengthens the body, calms the mind, and supports overall well-being.

This International Yoga Day, take a few minutes for yourself and embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle—one breath, one stretch, and one step at a time.

Start your wellness journey today. Make yoga a part of your everyday routine.

🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[Yoga, Wellness, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Stress Management, Mental Wellbeing]

World Sickle Cell Day | June 19

Theme 2026: “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease”

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells become sickle-shaped, leading to anaemia, painful vaso-occlusive crises, recurrent infections, and potential organ damage.

Early diagnosis, newborn screening, timely treatment, genetic counselling, and community awareness can significantly improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes.

This World Sickle Cell Day, let us raise awareness, promote early screening, support equitable access to care, and stand with individuals and families living with Sickle Cell Disease.

Together, we can help close the survival gap and build a healthier, more informed future.

🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[Sickle Cell Disease, Genetic Disorder, Blood Health, Early Screening, Newborn Screening, Genetic Counselling, Health Equity, Public Health, Awareness, Preventive Healthcare]

The Medical Education Unit of Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC&H) conducted the 3-day Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) 2026, empowering faculty members with innovative teaching methodologies and competency-based medical education practices.
During these three enriching days, participants actively engaged in interactive sessions on CBME, AETCOM, Self-Directed Learning (SDL), lesson planning, assessment types, TL methods, clinical skill teaching, and effective feedback techniques. Through group activities, skill lab sessions, collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, the workshop fostered excellence in medical education and professional development.
The programme provided an excellent platform for faculty members to strengthen their teaching competencies, enhance assessment skills, and embrace learner-centred approaches that will positively impact future healthcare professionals.
For more information on the program, read the detailed report of the program.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

Our elders deserve dignity, respect, and compassionate care—not neglect, abuse, or isolation.

Elder abuse often goes unnoticed, yet its impact can be life-changing. By recognizing the signs and speaking up, we can help protect the well-being and rights of older adults.

Because caring for our elders is not just a responsibility—it is a reflection of our humanity.

🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[Elder Abuse Awareness, Elder Care, Senior Health, Healthy Aging, Geriatric Care, Patient Safety, Respect Our Elders]

A small act that saves big lives. 🩸

World Blood Donor Day, June 14th, is a moment to thank everyone who has donated blood — quietly, kindly, without expecting anything in return. Because somewhere, every few seconds, someone needs it. A patient in surgery, a child in treatment, or someone after an accident, waiting for a second chance.

Blood can’t be made. It can only be given — by people like you. If you’re healthy and eligible, one donation can save up to 3 lives in just a short visit. A simple act like this can mean everything to someone waiting for hope.

👉 Donate blood. Save a life today.
🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[Blood Donation Awareness, Voluntary Blood Donors, Emergency Healthcare Support, Life Saving Act, Donor Eligibility, Hospital Blood Requirement]

Every child carries a dream within them.

Some dream of becoming doctors, teachers, and leaders. But when children are forced into labour, those dreams are often replaced by responsibilities no child should have to bear.

Child labour takes away more than childhood—it steals education, opportunities, and the chance for a better future.

This World Day Against Child Labour, let's stand for every child's right to learn, grow, and dream without limits.
🌐 www.avmc.edu.in

[Child Rights, Education For All, Protect Childhood, Equal Opportunities, Child Welfare, Social Awareness]

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital successfully conducted the Interns Orientation Programme 2026 for the CRMI Batch 2021–2022 on 8th June 2026. The programme was organized to provide newly inducted interns with a comprehensive understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and professional expectations as they begin their internship training. The sessions focused on essential aspects of clinical practice, including patient safety, infection control, medical ethics, professionalism, documentation, prescription writing, and effective communication within healthcare settings.

A total of 135 interns actively participated in the programme and benefited from interactive discussions led by experienced faculty members and senior clinicians. The orientation provided valuable insights into real-world clinical scenarios, helping interns build confidence and preparedness for their future responsibilities. Participants expressed high levels of satisfaction with the programme, appreciating the practical guidance and structured learning experience offered throughout the sessions.

The programme received an excellent overall feedback score of 9.35 out of 10, highlighting its effectiveness in preparing interns for clinical practice. Through this initiative, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing competent, compassionate, and skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering quality patient care and upholding the highest standards of medical excellence.