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Dr. (Mrs.) A. Sritharan, Dr. (Mrs) K. Sounthararajan, Dr. (Ms.) V.Sanmugarajah  and  Dr. (Mrs.) Rajeetha Miraaj were participated in the Workshop on  Psycho-social Intervention was organized by the Well being center, University of Jaffna on 12th June 2019 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Staff Development Center, University of Jaffna.

The following five trainees were appointed as Trainee Management Assistant to the five Proposed Departments of the Siddha Medicine from 2nd May 2019.

1. Ms. Kemaraji Thavarajah – Proposed Dept. Moolathathuvam
2. Ms. Priya Velupillai- Proposed Dept. Gunapadam
3. Ms. Saranya Navaratnam – Proposed Dept. Viranachikitchi
4. Ms. Kobika Rajakopal – Proposed Dept. Kuzhanthai & Mahalir Maruthuvam
5. Ms. Suganthini  Sivajiganeshan-Proposed Dept. Noinaddal Chikitchi

Dr. (Mrs.) Kalaichelvi Sounthararajan, Coordinator, IQAC/ Unit of Siddha Medicine was participated in the APQN Annual Academic conference (AAC) 2019 which was held on 29-31 March, 2019 at Bandaranayake International Memorial Hall,Colombo, Sri Lanka hosted by University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka.

The Annual Pongal celebration which is organized by SMSA will be held 08th April 2019 at Madduvil Amman Kovil.

Click to view the Field visit at madduvil sivan kovil

Click to view the Field visit at meesalai kovil

The clinical lectures at Gampaha Wikiramararaichi Ayurveda Institute, Jakala for Aruvai Maruthuvam was arranged by Dr. (Mrs.) S. Pancharajah for the final BSMS students (30^th Batch) from 28.01.2019 to 01.02.2019. This lectures were conducted by Dr A.A Pushpakumara.

Thirty seven Final BSMS students (37) were enrolled in this programme. He clearly demonstrate the surgical methods for Inguinal Hernia (Kudal Andam), Anal Fistula (Puntharam), Renal stone (Kalladaippu Noi), Gall stone (Pitta Kallu), Varicose Vein (Narampu Chilanthi), Corns (Aanikkudu) and Piles (Eruvaimulai Noi) on 28^th,30^th of January and 1^st of February. He also delivered lectures on Akni Karma, preparation of Sharaa and usage of Shaara on 29^th, 31^st of January.

Students also got the skill to withdraw the blood (Siraviyatha) for Varicose Vein and insert the Karththiri for fistula. In addition the students visited to modern panchakarma unit located in Kiribathgoda, where they have seen the cupping method (Hijaama), and water therapy for different disease condition.

They also gained knowledge in preparation of culture media to culture organism and antimicrobial activity against certain pathogens.

This clinical lectures were very useful to the students to enrich their knowledge and skills.

A seminar for Siddha Medical Students will be held on 13th March 2019 from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm at Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.

The Resource Person: Dr. Selvaa Shanmugam, MD (Siddha), PhD, India

This Seminar will be organized by the Government Siddha Medical Officers Union, Sri Lanka.

Siddha Medical students were participated and obtained awards and certificates in the COLOURS NITE 2017 which was celebrated at University of Jaffna on March 2019.

Click to view the Colours Nite 2017

The Board of Study of Siddha Medicine for MD was started at Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo. The 1st Board Meeting was held on 25th February 2018.

The following Senior Academic Staff were appointed as members of the Board of Study of Siddha Medicine for 3 years from February 2019,

1. Dr. (Mrs.) V. Sathiyaseelan,
2. Dr. (Mrs.) S. Pancharajah,
3. Dr. (Mrs.) T. Kumutharanjan,
4. Dr. S. Sivashanmugarajah,
5. Dr. (Mrs.) A. Sritharan,
6. Dr. (Mrs.) T. Thileepan,
7. Dr. (Mrs) K. Sounthararajan

The 1st Board of Study of Siddha Medicine meeting was held on 1st March 2019 at UGC, Colombo.