Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 18: The third edition of MACE, an annual CME by the department of anaesthesiology, FMMC, was conducted on September 15 and was attended by 145 delegates. MACE, an exam-oriented discussion tailored for the post graduates, constituted didactic sessions on four viva topics – Machine, ABG, Chest Xray and ECG and Emergency cardiac care – by eminent anaesthesiologists, some proud alumni of FMMC.

The programme began with the e-poster presentation for postgraduates which was won by Dr Sai Krishna (KMC Manipal); followed by session on ECG by Father Muller alumnus, Dr Vinayak Nayak, cardiac anaesthesiologist from Yenepoya Medical College. It was followed by the informal inaugral prohramme in which HODs of anaesthesia from various colleges and the organising team participated. Dr Sa Karl Nicholas Ribeiro, organising chairperson, welcomed the gathering.

The programme continued with the sessions on anaesthesia machine by Dr Sripada Mehande (HOD of anaesthesiology, KSHEMA), Chest X Ray by Father Muller alumnus Dr Meghna Mukund (HOD of emergency medicine, Yenepoya Medical College) and ABG by Dr Geroge Jacob Malayil (Senior Consultant in transplant anaesthesia, Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi), another distinguished alumnus from FMMC. This was followed by lunch which was provided by Kamath Caterers and Ideal Sundaes.

The events in the afternoon session commenced with 'SimWars' by Dr Lulu Sherif and Dr Divya Vincent – an emergency cardiac care simulation competition followed by facilitated group discussion between 5 teams of anaesthesia residents, won by Team KMC Manipal.

The programme was drawn to a close with 'Ace the MACE' – the annual intercollegiate quiz – conducted by Dr Balakrishna Achar, Dr Dale Ann Rego and Dr Pakhi Sharma. The first place was bagged by Dr Arpitha S (Yenepoya Medical College) and Dr Prajna P (SCS Hospital, Mangaluru). The second place was secured by Dr Samriddhi (KMC, Mangaluru) and Dr Shraddha (AJ Institute of Medical Sciences). The winners of the e-poster competition, SIMWARS and quiz were awarded cash prizes and certificates.

The programme was concluded by vote of thanks by Dr Narayan V Kamath (organising joint secretary) which was followed by national anthem.

High tea was served to all the guests. 

The event was organised by Dr Sa Karl Ribeiro Nicholas (organizing chairperson), Dr Antony Eapen (organizing secretary), Dr Narayan V Kamath (joint secretary) and Dr Pakhi (treaurer) under the guidance of Dr Kishan Shetty, HOD of anaesthesiology.