Department Of
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Student support Activities
Curricular:
Under Graduates:
- Large Group Teaching
- Small Group Teaching
- Self-Directed Learning
- Clinical Postings
- Teaching and Evaluation of Competencies Based on CBME Curriculum
Post Graduates:
- Journal Clubs
- Seminars
- Clinical Case Presentation
- Group Discussion
- Theory Classes
- Spotters and Histopathological Discussion
- Inter-Departmental Meet with Radiology and Pathology Departments
- Monthly Internal Assessment
Research
Research Activities are conducted regularly in the department as part of postgraduate dissertation. Review meetings are held regularly within the department to assess the progress of various research projects. In addition, there are ICMR and intra – mural funded projects which are underway.
CME Programmes / Guest Lectures / Conferences / Seminars / Workshop Organized
S. No | Name of activities | Type of activities | Level of program (National/International) | Date | Number of participants | Credit points |
1 | SLE- An Overview | CME | REGIONAL | 05.03.2015 | 230 | 1 |
2 | PSORIASIS | CME | REGIONAL | 27.11.2015 | 250 | 1 |
3 | VIRAL STDs IN HIV SEROPOSITIVE CASES | CME | REGIONAL | 14.03.2016 | 250 | – |
4 | PSORIASIS | CME | REGIONAL | 09.11.2016 | 275 | 1 |
5 | VITILIGO | CME | REGIONAL | 25.7.2017 | 260 | – |
6 | SUPERFICIAL FUNGAL INFECTION | CME | REGIONAL | 20-12-2017 | 275 | – |
7 | ACNE & its management | CME | REGIONAL | 04-12-2018 | 300 | – |
8 | Leprosy an Overview | CME | REGIONAL | 03.12.2019 | 200 | 1 hr |
9 | Skin Emergencies | CME | National | 11-06-2020 | 1 hr | |
10 | Approach to hair loss | CME | NATIONAL | 11.12.2020 | 104 | 1 hr |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
The department of DVL regularly participates in community health camps organized by the institute and provides free treatment for common skin ailments. Patients identified for investigations and advanced treatment are referred to the dermatology OPD for further swift management.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
Every year the department of DVL conducts awareness programmes about common skin diseases. These awareness programmes are conducted to commemorate World Vitiligo Day, World Psoriasis Day, and World Leprosy day. The programmes are directed at the general public, and under-graduate MBBS and medical allied health students. Awareness speech, quiz competitions and poster presentations are also conducted. The awareness speech is delivered in the local language and with the use of audio-visual aids for a better reach of the message.
