RIMS holds NextGen event on surgical skills
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 07 2024:
The Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, under the aegis of the AMASI East Zone Chapter, organised "NextGen: Nurturing the Future", a flagship event aimed at advancing surgical skills, on Saturday.
Held at Sushruta Hall, RIMS, the event brought together postgraduate trainees in surgery from RIMS, JNIMS, and SHIJA, along with distinguished national-level faculty specialising in minimal access surgery.
The programme was inaugurated by Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma, director RIMS Imphal, who underscored the significance of skill development in surgery for the next generation of medicalprofessionals.
Dr AK Brogen Singh, dean (academic) RIMS, RK Mecott, deputy director (administration), Prof S Ranita Devi, head of Department of Surgery RIMS, and Dr M Birkumar Sharma, also spoke at the event highlighting the importance of such educational initiatives.
Prof M Rameshwor, medical superintendent (i/c) RIMS Hospital, and Dr Chetan Maibam, organising secretary, addressed the gathering and outlined the programme's objectives, particularly its focus on enhancing laparoscopic surgical skills among post graduate trainees.
The event featured an array of insightful lectures delivered by renowned national faculty members, including Dr S Jugindro, Dr Devendra Khwairapam, Dr Ch Gyan Singh, Dr Chetan Maibam, Dr Chandragupta Chongtham, and Dr K Lokendra Singh.
These sessions covered various aspects of laparoscopic surgery, providing participants with advanced knowledge and techniques.
An interactive session, led by Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma, encouraged participants to pursue on-going training opportunities in minimal access surgery.
The programme concluded with a hands-on session oh laparoscopic surgery techniques using endotrainers, enabling trainees to apply their newly gained knowledge in a practical setting.
The event was hailed as a grand success, offering invaluable insights and an enriching experience for all participants.
It is expected to significantly contribute to shaping the future careers of postgraduate trainees in minimal access surgery, said a press release from Media Cell, RIMS.