Mangaluru: A.J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre inaugurates Skill, Simulation Centre
Mangaluru: (Press Release) A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (AJIMS & RC) has added a new feather in its cap with the inauguration of A.J. Skill and Simulation Centre on January 06, 2021. It was inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra K.V., I.A.S., Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, and presided over by Dr. A.J. Shetty, President of A.J. Group of Institutions. The event was graced by Mr. Prashanth Shetty, Vice President of A. J. Group of Institutions; Dr. Prashanth Marla and Dr. Amitha Marla, Directors of A.J. Hospital & Research Centre, and Dr. Ashok Hedge, Dean of A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre.
In his inaugural address the Chief Guest, Dr. Rajendra K.V. applauded the President and other Management members of A.J. Group of Institutions for establishing the state of art, skill, and simulation center for the benefit of medical and other health care professionals in achieving advanced medical and surgical skills.
He also commended the efforts of medical professionals for their contribution in tackling the COVID pandemic. The Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Rajendra K.V., who is also from the medical field has shown keen interest and also had hands-on experience on some of the modalities of the skill and simulation center.
This National Medical Council mandated advanced skill and simulation center consists of advanced mannequins and simulators that closely simulate humans and real-life situations which can breathe, cry, blink, bleed and respond either automatically or manually to the medical and surgical intervention. The skill and simulation center has provisions for advanced training in laparoscopy, arthroscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, urological procedures, and advanced imaging modalities. The skill and simulation facility also has a birthing simulator, adult patient simulator, neonatal simulator, infant and child mannequins in virtual intensive care units, pediatric and operation theatre modules to impart real-time experience and learn the skills for handling complex medical and surgical scenario.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
