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Dr Ambika Prasad Patra, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, was invited as the Guest Speaker for the topic titled Autopsy for the Unknown Cause of Death: Current Concepts and also acted an Expert for the Panel Discussion for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) event “Regional CME & Workshop on Death Certification, Auditing and Medico legal aspects” organised by the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pondicherry under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Dasari Papa, Dean, Sri Venkateshwara Medical College on 26-11-2024.

Forensic Ballistics Examination Orientation Program for Postgraduate Resident Doctors

The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JIPMER, for the first time under the leadership of Dr. Ambika Prasad Patra, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, collaborated with the Commandant, Smt. Rachna Singh, Puducherry Armed Police and Armory unit Head Mr. B. Ranganathan, Superintendent of Police (Police Training School), Pondicherry, started the Forensic Ballistics Examination Orientation Program for the Postgraduate MD-Forensic Medicine students of the department. The PG students completed a two-day practical orientation program on Interior Ballistics, Arms and Ammunition, relevant to Forensic Medicine.

Course coordinators and resource personnel

1. Dr. Mukesh R., Asst. Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JIPMER
2. Mr.D. Tamijearassane, Inspector, Armoury Unit (Program Head)
3. Mr. N. Kannan, Sub-Inspector, Armoury unit,
4. Mr. K.K. Manoj Kumar, Special Grade Sub Inspector, Armourer;
5. Mr. P.Thirumalai, Special Grade Assistant Sub Inspector Armourer;

Other experienced personnel from the Police Armory unit, Special Grade Head Constables (Armourer) Mr Lohidas Dayala and Mr Veerappan provided technical assistance to the resource persons.

The attendees acquired practical skills through interactive firearms orientation exercises. The curriculum encompassed various subjects, such as the structural components of firearms, different types of ammunition, and fundamental ballistics concepts. The event's effectiveness was enhanced by the enthusiastic involvement and genuine curiosity displayed by the junior resident doctors in attendance.

Mr. Ragavan R., a 2nd-year MBBS student under the guidance of The Team Forensic Medicine-JIPMER led by Dr Ambika Prasad Patra, Additional Professor & Head, Dr Mukesh, Assistant Professor, and Dr Karpora Sundara Pandyen, Junior resident, has received First Prize for the National e-poster competition paper titled “An Entangled Identity - Murder of Kurup or Chako?'

National-level e-poster competition on the landmark Forensic Cases related to Forensic Medicine & Toxicology with the theme - “Clue Chronicles: A Forensic Case Extravaganza” was organised by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Manipal Tata Medical College, University of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Jamshedpur.

Achievements by Junior Residents in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology in ICFMTCON 2024

The postgraduate junior residents of the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology led by Dr. Ambika Prasad Patra, Additional Professor & Head, secured awards paper presentation in the ICFMTCON '24 - XXI Annual National Conference Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, held in Chandigarh on 30-8-2024.

Dr. KeerthiKumaran P, 2nd year Junior Resident 1st prize for his paper titled "Silent Struggles: unraveling the Mystery of Pyelonephritis in Schizophrenia" Moderated by Dr.Mukesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Facilitated by Dr. Siddhartha Das, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Dr. Bhawana Badhe, Professor (Senior Scale), Department of Pathology.

Dr. Karpora Sundara Pandyen P, 2nd year Junior Resident 3rd Prize for his paper presentation titled "Leukemia associated Splenic Infarction in Young Adult : an Autopsy Case Study" Moderated by Dr. Mukesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Facilitated by Dr. Vinod Ashok Chaudhari, Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Dr. Pampa Ch Toi, Professor, Department of Pathology.

Achievements by Junior Residents in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology in SIMLA 2024

The postgraduate junior residents of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology led by Dr Ambika Prasad Patra, Additional Professor & Head, secured awards in paper presentations and ” ENQUESTA 2024” Postgraduate Quiz competitions at the ‘SIMLA’24 -  20th Annual  Conference of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, held in Kakinada on 26-09-2024 to 28-09-2024.

1. Dr. Vikram S (3rd year Junior Resident) & Dr. Abisha Tino L.N (2nd year Junior Resident) 1st prize for ”ENQUESTA 2024” Postgraduate Quiz competitions at the ‘SIMLA’24

2. Dr. Richard Robert & Dr. Ashal Tom (2nd year Junior Residents) 3rd Prize for ”ENQUESTA 2024” Postgraduate Quiz competitions at the ‘SIMLA’24

3. Dr. Richard Robert (2nd year Junior Resident) 2nd prize for oral paper presentation titled: A rare case of fatal infective endocarditis in a case of TOF with double superior vena cava, moderated by Dr Vinod Ashok Chaudhari, Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr Deepu Mathew, Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr Kanwalpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology.

Symposium of Clinical Forensic Medicine Orientation on Examination of Sexual Offence Cases

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JIPMER, in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, successfully conducted an informative symposium titled "Clinical Forensic Medicine Orientation on Examination of Sexual Offence Cases" on 02-08-2024 at SSB Auditorium. The target audience comprised Faculty & Consultants, Resident Doctors from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nursing Staff, and Medical Social Workers. Professor Dr. Gowri Dorairajan, Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Professor Dr. Haritha Sagili organized the session, employing a pragmatic approach. Upon invitation by the organizers, Dr. Ambika Prasad Patra, Additional Professor & Head, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, along with Assistant Professors, Dr. Naveen and Dr. Mukesh, contributed to the session as resource faculty. Hosted by Dr. Haritha Sagili, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, this orientation session provided a valuable learning experience for healthcare professionals in managing sexual offense cases with sensitivity, professionalism, and legal compliance. The resource faculty were subsequently honored by Professor Dr. Gowri Dorairajan and Professor Dr. Latha Chaturvedula.

The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University has invited Dr Ambika Prasad Patra as the Guest of Honour to the Alumni Meet DDE CONNECT-2024 held on 10th February 2024 at Convention cum Cultural Centre, Pondicherry University, Govt. of India, Puducherry and Hon'ble Vice-chancellor of Pondicherry University Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu as the Chief Guest.