Soft Skill Development

SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION &

RESEARCH
SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Pen to paper workshop was conducted from 18 to 22 February 2020. 23

participants and 2 observers were part of this workshop. Resource faculties were
from University of Tennessee, Dartmouth school of medicine and also from
SRIHER.

Lecture sessions were put to maximum use during the group activity and
primed the participants to the preliminary aspects of manuscript writing making
them no longer uncomfortable in this task along with intricacies on how
sentences should be worded to give the intended overall meaning, are how the
day 1 session impacted the participants. Escalated the knowledge of participants
with regard to literature search, data analysis and interpretation which gradually
built on their day1 experiences in alignment with title, need for study and
materials and methods. Being budding researchers, taking onus of their work
and nurturing appropriate publication ethics and etiquette was also a nice take
home message. Day 3 session was extremely worthwhile in assisting
participants to perform structured and focussed literature search, to write a brief
and informative case report in adherence with the Do’s and Don’ts and choosing
appropriate journals for publishing research work keeping in mind that the
shortcomings if any would amount to rejection. It was useful to participants in
developing appropriate skills of writing a case report and manuscript in an
impressive manner incorporating relevant literature in introduction and
discussion along with construction of appropriate figures and tables. The
sessions on Day 4 also sensitized participants on the art of writing a review
article which involves providing a state of the art understanding of the topic in
question. Day 5 sessions were extremely impactful in helping participants in
completing referencing of their manuscript, choosing appropriate journals with
a caution of predatory ones and also how to take the knowledge gained through
these sessions forward for personal and institutional development.
 REPORT ON

Virtual RAPTS - [Ramachandra Annual Postgraduate Teaching Skills]

August ‘2020

Organized By

Department of Physiology,

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute,

Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India-600 116

INTRODUCTION:
The Department of Physiology, SRMC & RI conducted the virtual annual RAPTS
[Ramachandra Postgraduate Teaching Skills Workshop] on 28th and 29th of August 2020 .Post
graduate medical curriculum is usually devoted to developing competencies in the specialty
concerned, patient care and submitting dissertations. Medical postgraduates have the
responsibility to teach or develop competencies in undergraduates along with gaining
expertise in their concerned specialties. The Department of Physiology, SRMC&RI, in
recognition of this need conducts the annual RAPTS workshop to create awareness among
postgraduates on the scientific basis behind the various facets of medical teaching and give
hands on experience.
 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

CHIEF - PATRON

Thiru V.R. Venkataachalam, Chancellor

Mr.V.Senguttuvan, Pro Chancellor

PATRONS

Dr.T.K.Parthasarathy, Professor of Eminence & Chief Advisor

Dr.S.P.Thyagarajan, Professor of Eminence & Dean (Research)

Dr.K.V.Somasundaram, Professor of Eminence & Advisor (Academic)

Dr. P.V.Vijayaraghavan, Vice Chancellor

Dr.MaheshVakamudi, Dean of Faculties

Dr.S.Anandan, Dean, Medical College

Dr.Latha Ravichandran, Associate Dean-Education

ORGANIZING CHAIR ORGANIZING ORGANIZING JOINT

PERSON SECRETARY SECRETARY

Dr.Padmavathi.R Dr.Priscilla Johnson Dr. Dilara K

Associate Dean - Professor & Head Professor Dept. of
Postgraduate studies Dept. of Physiology Physiology
(Non clinical)
 INAUGURATION & REGISTRATION

The workshop was attended by 47 postgraduate students, from the Departments of Anatomy,
Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Immuno hematology
and blood transfusion (IHBT), Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine. This workshop
had been reviewed and accredited by the Tamil Nadu Medical council and obtained 10
SRMC credit hours. The program started with the inauguration and administration of a pretest
questionnaire to the delegates.
Inauguration:
The inaugural session was attended by

 Dr.S.Anandan, Dean, Medical College

 Dr. Latha Ravichandran, Associate Dean Education
 Dr.R.Padmavathi, Associate Dean (PG Studies)

Dr.Priscilla Johnson, Professor and Head,

Department of Physiology, SRMC & RI
welcomed Dr.S.Anandan, Dean, Medical
College and Dr. Latha Ravichandran, Associate
Dean Education. She stressed the need to acquire
a holistic training during post graduation and
therefore the importance of imparting teaching
skills along with the core specialty curriculum.

Dr. R.Padmavathi, Associate Dean (PG Studies),

Professor, Department of Physiology, outlined the
overall objectives of the workshop. She said that
RAPTS conducted successfully since 2014 has been
well received by the postgraduates. She emphasized
that good medical practice includes competencies
spanning the domains of knowledge, skills and
attitude. She said therefore the workshop includes
all aspects of teaching such as interactive lectures,
small group facilitation, mentoring and giving
feedback. She also stressed on the relevance of
CBME as put forth by the MCI and e-learning in
the current pandemic era.

Dr. Latha Ravichandran, Associate Dean

Education, informed the gathering on the steps
taken by SRMC & RI in curriculum and faculty
development much before the MCI directive. She
congratulated the postgraduates for having enrolled
in the workshop and equip them with skills to
function as competent teachers in their future
careers. She said the teaching skills workshops
assume significance in faculty development by
striving for excellence in teaching along with
patient care and research.
 Dr.S.Anandan, Dean, Medical College, gave the
inaugural address. He applauded the contribution
of SRMC in the field of medical education since
1997 and rising to the status of nodal center for
medical education at the national level. He
appreciated the department of physiology for
organizing RAPTS annually and upholding the
institution’s mission in disseminating medical
educational principles.

Dr. Dilara Kamaldeen, Professor, Department of

Physiology proposed the vote of thanks. She
thanked the Chancellor and the members of the
management for the unstinting support towards all
academic activities. She thanked all the resource
persons and the participants for their enthusiastic
participation.
 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

VIRTUAL RAPTS 2020

(RAMACHANDRA ANNUAL POSTGRADUATE TEACHING SKILLS COURSE)

28th & 29th AUGUST 2020
Program schedule
DAY–1 [28th August 2020 Friday]

TIME TOPIC FACULTY

08.30- 8.45 am Registration & Pretest Dr.Bagavad Geetha &
Dr.Teena Lal
8.45 - 9.30am Inauguration MC : Dr.Abirami
9.30 - 10.15am CBME & Learning objectives Dr. Dilara.K
10.15-11.45am Workshop on Learning Dr. Dilara.K & Facilitators
Objectives (Small group activity)
11.45 - 12.30pm Overview of Teaching –Learning methods Dr. Sowmya
12.30- 1.15 pm Use of media in T/L methods Dr. Abirami
1.15 - 1.45pm Lunch Break
1.45 – 2:45pm Overview of microteaching Dr.Priscilla Johnson
02.45 - 5.00pm Work shop on T-L methods Dr. Dilara.K & Facilitators
(Small group activity)

DAY – 2 [29th August 2020 Saturday]

TIME TOPIC FACULTY

08.30-09.00am Recap session Dr.K. Dilara
9.00- 9.45 am Mentoring in medical education Dr. Leena Dennis Joseph
9.45-10.30 am Giving student feedback Dr. Pankaj.B.Shah
10.30 – 11.30 am E-learning Dr. Anupriya
11.30 – 12.30 pm Integration in medical education Dr. R. Padmavathi
12.30 – 1.30 pm Lunch Break
1.30 – 4.00 pm Microteaching practice Dr.Sheela Ravinder &
Facilitators
4.00 – 4.30 pm Post test & Feedback Dr.Anbuselvan & Dr.Teena Lal
4.30 – 5.00 pm Open house Dr.K. Dilara
Day 1

Session 1: Competency based medical education (CBME) & Learning objectives by

Dr.K.Dilara, Professor, Dept of Physiology

The relevance and core features of competency based

medical education were stated by the speaker. The
ascendency of competencies in the curriculum by
achieving objectives during various phases was
explained with suitable examples. The criteria for
writing measurable learning objectives based on
various learning domains were presented
comprehensively. This was followed by a group
activity where participants were divided into 4 groups
and each group had to frame objectives for a given
competency. A plenary session to evaluate and reframe
the objectives was done at the end of the session.

Work shop on Learning Objectives by Dr. Dilara. K and facilitators

Group A Group B

Group C Group D
Session 2: Overview of teaching learning methods by Dr. Sowmya, Professor, Dept of
Biochemistry

The session dealt with how teaching learning

methods can be large group, small group or
individualized based on the intended objectives.
The speaker also elaborated on the criteria to be
followed for effective teaching. Emphasis was
laid on the criteria of various TL methods and the
need for innovative & appropriate methods in
medical education.

Session 3: Use of media in T/L methods by Dr.Abirami Omprakash, Assistant

Professor, Dept. of Physiology

The speaker clearly explained the importance

of selecting the appropriate media for a given
teaching learning method & the rules to be
followed for making effective power points and
OHP slides

Session 4: Overview of microteaching by Dr. Priscilla Johnson, Professor & Head, Dept.
of Physiology

The history of microteaching, recent

literature, microteaching cycle and the
advantages of microteaching were covered in
depth.
The overview of microteaching session was followed by a workshop on Teaching-Learning
Methods. The participants developed appropriate teaching learning methods for the given
learning objectives. The groups presented the lesson plan for Teaching–Learning methods
contemplated during the plenary session

Work shop on T-L methods by Dr. Dilara. K and facilitators

Group A Group B

Group C Group D
Day2

Started with a recap session where participants from each group reflected on the learning
outcomes of the previous day session.

Session 1: Mentoring in medical education, Dr. Leena Dennis Joseph, Professor, Dept.
of Pathology.

The speaker spoke on how mentoring gave the

personalized care which is indispensable for
learning in a high stakes profession like medicine.
The session discussed on the advantages and
disadvantages in mentor mentee relationships.
Criteria to be followed for effective mentoring
were also presented.

Session 2: Giving student feedback by Dr.Pankaj.B.Shah, Professor & Head, Dept of

Community Medicine

The session elaborated on the importance of

feedback in medicine. The factors which
facilitated and inhibited feedback were also
outlined. The methods to be employed to make
feedback an important learning tool were
discussed

Session 3: E- learning by Dr.Anupriya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anatomy

The session dealt on the role of technology in

facilitating learning. The speaker spoke on
synchronous and non synchronous forms of e-
learning and the strategies to incorporate an e-
learning culture in the learning environment.
Session 4: Integration in medical education by Dr. Padmavathi.R, Professor, Dept. of
Physiology, Associate Dean (PG studies).

The speaker interacted with the audience on

the need for integration, the various methods
and processes in an integrated curriculum.
She also highlighted on the methods
followed for achieving integration in the
current competency based medical
education.

This session was followed by a workshop on microteaching practice. The participants were
divided into 6 teams and each gave a short presentation for 8 minutes which was video
recorded. Every PG was guided by facilitators to assess one’s own presentation and also
receive feedback from peers. The PG’s presented very innovative sessions, gave and received
feedback professionally.
 Work shop on Microteaching practice

Team 1 Team 2

Team 3 Team 4

Team 5 Team 6
 PRE-TEST, POST-TEST & FEEDBACK

Fig 1: Comparison between Pre & Post test score among the participants

Fig. 2 Feedback about the program

Post test questionnaire and feedback were collected from the delegates. Analysis of pre test&
post test score showed a significant improvement in the learning outcome. The program
evaluation showed that 88% of the participants strongly agreed that group activities
motivated learning and also the presentations of the sessions were clear and informative. 83%
felt that the sessions were interactive and 88% strongly agreed that the objective of the course
were met.

The workshop concluded with an open house session by Dr.K.Dilara, Professor, Department
of Physiology. Dr.Dilara stressed the importance of applying sound scientific concepts to
enhance teaching skills and requested participants to give feedback on the workshop. Many
participants reflected on how the learning outcomes of the workshop had been satisfied and
their enrichment of knowledge on teaching learning concepts. They thanked the department
of physiology for exposing them to faculty development at the initiation of their careers.
Dr.R.Padmavathi, Associate Dean (PG studies) told the participants to apply the educational
concepts in their regular teaching activities. Dr.Priscilla Johnson complemented the
postgraduates for taking interesting and innovative microteaching sessions. The session
concluded with thanking all the resource persons and participants.
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SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Clinico-mycological update 2020

This virtual CME program was conducted as an integrative program between clinical and
diagnostic fields on 26th June 2020. The program had Dr R Madhu, Dr Jayanthi Savio & Dr P
Senthurnambi as external speakers and Dr S Prasanna Kumar as internal speakers. There was
an interactive case based discussion chaired by the speakers. Also the CME had oral and e
poster presentations judged by the external panelists and prizes were awarded for the best
presentations. This program had a good feedback from the participants and hence it was
decided to conduct this program on yearly basis as requested by the participants. There were
57 participants participated in this workshop.
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(Deemed University)
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
CRRI Soft Skills Workshop

CRRI soft skills workshop was conducted online on 22/05/2021.

After Covid-19 this is the first CRRI workshop conducted by the Department of OBGYN.
Posted from 15.04.2021 to 14.06.2021 (61 Days) – C BATCH

The session covered topics such as leadership skills, empathy, professionalism, conflict
and stress management, time management etc.

Total no of students - 35 for the first posting of OBGYN

Total responses – 24

Total number attended – 29

S. No. NAME Present(P)

71 TANYA CHAWLA P
72 MEGHNA KS A
73 AKSHAY KUMAR CHOPRA P
74 SUCHETA DEY P
GHANTA PRIYA VAISHNAVI
75 KRISHNA A
76 VIKASHINI G P
77 IAN POULDON P
78 AVINASH DESUR SURESH P
 79 PRIYANKA RAJANI P
80 PULKIT MEHROTRA P
81 MILONI MORE P
82 NAZAL RAHMAN A
83 KHARTHIK DV P
84 SHEETHAL SASIDARA PANICKER P
85 NATASHA RENCHI MATHEW P
86 ARJUN S P
87 DARSHINI P
88 SOUNDHARYAA G P
89 ARUL THARANI RAMACHANDIRAN P
90 ABHINAV TALWAR P
91 ABHENAYA P
92 ADITI BHARUKHA P
93 RUPKAR KUNDU P
94 ASHISH KUMAR(08/04/1998) A
95 NOURA MUMTAJ MOHIDEEN AK P
96 KALAIARASAN N A
97 RAMANA BALAJI A P
98 SHARAN SUBRAMANIAM P
99 NYMISHA BHEEMA REDDY P
100 AASAKTI P
101 APURVA NAYAK P
102 SUBIKSHA K A
103 PALLABI CHANAK P
104 HARSHINI V P
105 RIYA BIJU PAUL P

Prof UshaVishwanath
Professor & Head
 SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION &
RESEARCH
SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

ACCENDO-2020 report

Accendo – 2020, a 3rd workshop cum course on laboratory techniques in Molecular

biology and Clinical virology conducted virtually from 26th to 29th August, 2020. Resource
faculties are form Christian Medical College, Vellore and Sri Narayani Hospital and
Research Centre. Also a team of Molecular biology and Clinical virology contributed to
conduct the workshop successfully. One hundered and seventy five participants were
participated from all over India. Participants were highly satisfied about video demonstrations
during the workshop. Audio issues were noted as one of the common issues to address in
future.
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(Deemed to be University)

Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Student interaction and Self-improvement programme

First Semester BSc (Allied Health Sciences) and other branches

19-03-2021 (12 noon to 12.30 pm) (University Auditorium)

26-03-2021 (11 am to 12 noon) (online in google meet)

Dr Leena Dennis Joseph, Associate Dean of Students and Dr. Lakshmi Vekatesh
(Assistant Dean – Students FAHS) interacted with the first semester students and
discussed the following:
• Preparation for upcoming exams
• Extracurricular activities through student clubs and student council
• Information dissemination through the student representative whats-app group.

Self-improvement programme

Dr Leena Dennis Joseph, Associate Dean of Students, presented a talk titled:

Reaching your goals – Journey towards excellence” on 26.03.2021.

The talk encouraged students to be motivated and overcome the stress and depression
due to the pandemic and overcome fear for their first university examination. As many
as 207 students participated.
“PERSISTENCE AND OPTIMISM CAN CHANGE A PERSON TO REACH
HIGHER HEIGHTS”
Feedback from students
Any topics, that you would like to be addressed in future seminars?
Sports
No idea
Coping with peer pressure
Motivation
Motivation
Positive mind thought
Yes Topics on about how to become an intelligent and outgoing person?
Nothing
None
you covered most of the topics mam
Anything which will motivate us
Motivational and inspiration speech and appreciate the speech
Stress management
The all
Thank u so much Mam for this wonderful messages ,we will follow your words and we will bloom
Mam thank u
How to improve memory power
Discard
How to find ourself
Study tips, motivational thoughts
Nothing
'Inspirational movies' and 'meditation'.
Time management
To ovecone laziness and about self confidence
Regret
The way to become more professional
Its was a great session and we are looking for more sessions like this... We are so grateful for
you wonderful words mam
Need to know more about the preparation for exams and the tips from you mam. Hearing from
you is more effective
_
Personality development
Fear about exams
Career advice
Mam it was awesome session ..it's very inspirational and motivational words mam.after hearing
those motivation words it's boost myself to ingore from negative and move towards positive vibes
.thank you mam for organizing wonderful time ..thank you so much mam
Scope of studies in abroad
Choose topics that are more related to students life.
No need
Anything that will be motivating
To overcome stage fear
Grooming
How to get relief of stress and concentrate on studies for excellent marks
How to enhance our talents..
Follow your dreams,believe in yourself and don't giveup
About relationship s because (broken)
.
How to achieve our goals
How to handle difficulties in life, something like that mam
How to overcome our feeling or thinking after losing future dream exam ???
For Career speech
Overcome the negative vibes
Choose topics that are related to students life and the problems faced by them .
No, All Topics are covered in this seminar And it useful to our future
To take about confidence
How to make a bright future
Future benefits for our course
Bright future
Yeahhh.. Time management skills
Being confident
The meeting was very inspiring and good. Thank you for these speech based on motivational
topics.
Avoiding unnecessary thought and only concentrating on what is necessary.
Peaceful life
Planing a day in useful way for reading
Motivational speech
Motivational topics
Improving self esteem
Intelligence
Other than our career
Yes about how the ahs can be successful in their professional life. What would they do after UG
and PG
Learning
How to be like a pro in life
No
About positivity
How can we manage the stress in students
Yeah
Motivation towards carrier
I like dream topic
Stress management, learning techniques, etc
Motivating topics related to health sciences
Learning
Yes about choosing best career after completing
Human behaviour
Might be
Positivity is ok
About the abuses and crimes
Management of time
I Know
NIL
Discard
Tips to increase are exam preparation
Very interesting
The session was inspiring and good. Motivational seminars.
About memory and concentration
Good
Respiratory system
Anything which will motivate us

Motivational and inspiration speech and appreciate the speech

Stress management
The all
Thank u so much Mam for this wonderful messages ,we will follow your words and we will bloom
Mam thank u
How to improve memory power
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