Workshop on Ovulation Induction protocols opens at FMMCH

Mangaluru: The creation of the world or universe resounds in the name Shrishti and thus an apt name for the workshop organized by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Father Muller Medical College and Hospital (FMMCH) and the Mangalore Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society on 27 May 2023.

The inaugural of the workshop was presided over by the director of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, with Chief Guest Dr Pratap Kumar Prof of Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, KMC Manipal and Guest of Honour Dr Supriya Seshadri, Consultant Sonologist (Fetal Medicine & Gyn US), Bengaluru.

Dr Pratap Kumar spoke of his experiences and his interest in infertility treatment. He was pleased to be part of the workshop even though it was his birthday. He was proud of the fact that he could help couples with infertility issues, saying that Mangalore’s first test tube baby now 24 gives him a promising future. He told the budding doctors to maintain the 3 C’s Calmness, Character and Commitment with passion which would fetch them success in the long run.

Fr Richard in his address narrated the theology of life which is the God-given gift of Life. Though humans have the knowledge they should be cautious and ethical in their approach to IVF. The realm of OBG has expanded and thus ethical approached to any issues should be maintained. He congratulated the department headed by Dr Deepa for any outstanding workshop with so many in the audience.

The workshop Organizing Committee were Dr Deepa Kanagal, Organizing chairperson; Dr Chethana Bolanthakodi, Organizing secretary; Dr Jyotsna Coelho, Treasurer along with the entire OBG department staff and students. Dr Alveera Compeered the inaugural. The members of the Management Committee, OBG faculty and Post Graduates from various colleges were part of the inaugural

The workshop began at 1 pm and would end at 8 pm with many sessions and deliberations.