Mangalore: The Department of General Medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru, conducted a one-day CME, ‘FMMC HEMOCON -2026’ on 14th February, 2026. The theme of the conference was ‘Practical Hematology-Integrating Science with Clinical Care’, to stay updated with the continually changing medical guidelines. Around 275 delegates from in and around Karnataka attended the CME.
The CME began with a session by Dr Rajesh Krishna on “Drug induced cytopenias and their management”, followed by a session on “A clinical and diagnostic approach to polycythemia” by Dr Prashantha B. This was followed by the inaugural ceremony, where the dignitaries were escorted onto the stage by Dr Smitha Bhat, Organising Chairperson and HOD of Department of Medicine, Dr Jeffrey Lewis, Organising secretary and Dr Roshan M, Convener and Former HOD of Department of Medicine. The dignitaries included Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director,Father Muller Charitable Institutions,Rev.Fr Dr Michael Santhumayor, Administrator, FMMC, Dr.Antony Sylvan Dsouza, Dean, FMMC. The Chief Guest was Dr. Chakrapani M, Professor of Medicine and the Medical Superintendent of KMC Attavar, Mangaluru, and the Guest of Honor was Dr. B.Sadananda Naik, Senior Physician from Alva’s Health Centre, Moodbidri.
Dr Smitha Bhat welcomed the dignitaries and the delegates which was followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the prayer song. Dr Roshan M introduced the chief guest. The keynote address was given by the esteemed Chief Guest, Dr. Chakrapani M., thereafter, Dr. B. Sadananda Naik, the Guest of Honour, addressed the audience.
Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director FMCI then gave the presidential address, underscoring the activities of the Department of Medicine and reaffirming the Institutions constant support towards continued academic excellence. The inaugural ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Jeffrey Lewis to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the organising team.
The clinical sessions resumed with a session by Dr.Chakrapani M on ‘Blood products and their rational and timely use’ followed by Dr Akshatha Nayak U on the topic ‘Peripheral Smears- What a Physician should focus on’. The sessions were moderated by faculty from the various medical colleges around Mangaluru and Manipal. E-poster presentations by undergraduates and postgraduates of Medicine were conducted.
The post lunch session included clinical case presentations by post graduates from Father Muller Medical College, KMC Mangaluru and KMC Manipal and were moderated by specialists and faculty from the Department of Medicine, Pulmonology, Cardiology and Neurology.
This session was helpful in refining clinical history taking and examination skills for the post graduates. The CME concluded with an exciting Quiz organised by Dr Nithin Yashas Murthy, Medical Oncologist, from Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru which received an overwhelming response. Prizes for the winners of the quiz and E-poster presentation were distributed by eminent physicians from Mangaluru.
The feedback by the delegates for this CME was excellent. The faculty also appreciated the organization of the CME. The CME was recognized by Karnataka Medical Council and delegates were awarded two credit points for attendance.