Mangaluru: In a momentous celebration of its silver jubilee, the Department of General Medicine at Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) organized a two-day South Zone conference, “Argentum-2024,” on 6 and 7 Jan 2024. The conference, held at the Decennial Memorial Hall FMMC, focused on ‘Practice Changing Updates and Recent Advances in Clinical Medicine’ and attracted medical professionals from across the region.
The inaugural ceremony on January 7 at 10.15 am in the Decennial Memorial Hall, 2nd-floor library building, witnessed a special felicitation ceremony honouring Dr Roshan M, the current Head of the Department, for completing an impressive 25 years of academic service.
Distinguished patrons present included Rev. Fr Ajith B Menezes Administrator FMMC Dr Antony Sylvan D’souza Dean FMMC, Dr Uday Kumar K Medical Superintendent Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH), Dr Ramesh Bhat M Vice Dean FMMC, along with faculty and postgraduates from the Department of General Medicine.
Dr Smitha Bhat Professor and Unit Head of General Medicine, warmly welcomed the attendees. Dr Jeffery Louis, the Organizing Secretary of Argentum-2024 and Assistant Professor of General Medicine, delivered a vote of thanks.
The chief guest, Dr K Sundara Bhat, Former Professor and HOD Dept. of Medicine FMMC, applauded the growth of Father Muller, both horizontally and vertically. He commended the institution for its investment in patient care, making it the second private medical college with a postgraduate program before an undergraduate program.
Guest of honour, Prof. Dr Mohammad Ismail H, Chairman Kananchur Health Sciences Advisory Council KIMS Mangaluru, emphasized the importance of continuous learning in the field of medicine. He praised Father Muller Medical College for being a haven for the less fortunate and stressed the need for doctors to stay updated in an ever-evolving medical landscape.
Rev. Fr Ajith B Menezes addressed the Argentum-2024, emphasizing the significance of staying updated in various fields, including theology, engineering, medicine, or law.
The Argentum-2024 concluded and Dr Veena Pinto Asst. Prof. General Medicine announced the winners of the best poster and presentations of Argentum-2024, namely Dr Michael Pais and Dr Leeshal Anisha Misquith, respectively, highlighting the academic excellence showcased during this milestone celebration.
Dr Chrisel DSouza and Dr Eashan Madhu compered the Programme.
“Argentum – 2024” was a platform for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a collaborative spirit among the medical community. The conference aligned with FMMC’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical education and practice, ensuring the delivery of state-of-the-art healthcare in the years to come.
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