Report on the successful conduct of National Online CME titled
‘Journey of Anatomical Gift: Procurement to Ultimate Utilisation’
Introduction:
Department of Anatomy and Forensic medicine & Toxicology hosted a national online CME on 4th & 5th July 2025 which covered various aspects related to Cadaver procurement, Voluntary whole-body donation, Embalming, Bone retrieval, Plastination & Cryopreservation. This report presents an overview of the CME, its objectives, activities, and its educational impact on participants.
CME Overview:
The national online CME was conducted for two days (Forenoon sessions) at JIPMER, Karaikal Campus. The online CME was led by experts in this field, ensuring high-quality instruction and guidance. The CME included interactive lectures and Panel discussions.
The event was attended by 252 participants which includes the Faculty, Senior residents, Post graduates & Technicians from all over India. The event was also attended by 1st year MBBS students of JIPMER, Karaikal.
Inauguration program:
The event was graced by the presence of
Chief Guest: Dr Kannaki S, Medical Superintendent, GGH, Karaikal
Guest of Honour: Mr. S Mouttousivame, Ex MES, AIMS, BGL, Executive Engineer, Karaikal Municipality.
The program paid tribute to body donor registrants and celebrated the winners of the district-level poster painting and slogan writing competitions on “Voluntary Whole-Body Donation,” promoting awareness and encouraging participation in this noble cause.
Event Leadership:
The event was conducted under the esteemed leadership of our Director, Dr Vir Singh Negi & Dean of the Karaikal campus, Dr Kusa Kumar Shaha, who provided invaluable guidance and support throughout the planning and execution stages.
Organising Chairperson: Dr Saranya R, Associate Professor, OIC, Dept. of Anatomy, JIPMER (Karaikal campus)
Organising Secretary: Dr Kumaran M, Associate professor, OIC, Dept. Of Forensic medicine & Toxicology, JIPMER (Karaikal campus)
Organising Vice-Chairperson: Dr Vijaykishan B, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anatomy, JIPMER (Karaikal campus)
Joint-organising Secretary: Dr Shivakumar P, Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic medicine & Toxicology, JIPMER (Karaikal campus)
Event Schedule:
| Day 1 | |||
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
| 09:00 am | Evolution of Cadaver Procurement:
From Past to Present |
Dr Sudha Seshayyan
Director Sastra University |
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| 09:45 am | Principles and Practices of Anatomical Embalming:
A Review of Techniques and Adaptations |
Dr Saranya R, Associate Professor
Dr Vijaykishan B, Assistant Professor Anatomy JIPMER Karaikal |
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| 10:30 am | The Embalmer’s Challenge:
Managing high-risk cases |
Dr Deepak Vinod Francis
Professor Anatomy CMC,Vellore |
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| 11:00 am | Beyond Standard Anatomical Embalming:
Exploring Diverse Techniques |
Dr Sunil Subramanyam M
Professor & Head Forensic Medicine & Toxicology PIMS, Puducherry |
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| 11:45 am | Panel Discussion- Optimizing Body Donation for Medical
Education and Research: Challenges and Solutions |
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Panelists: Dr Kusa Kumar Shaha, Professor, FMT, Dean, JIPMER Karaikal Dr S B Ray, Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS New Delhi Dr Rajasekhar SSSN, Additional Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER, Puducherry Dr Navita Aggarwal, Additional Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS Bathinda Dr Kumaran M, Associate Professor, OIC, FMT, JIPMER Karaikal Ms. M.V.N.V. Lakshmmi Soujanya, IPS, SSP, Karaikal District, Puducherry Dr Hemal Kanvinde, Quality Assurance Officer, Mohan Foundation, Chennai Moderator: Dr Vidya G, Assistant Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER Puducherry |
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| Day 2 | |||
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
| 09:00 am | Advanced Preservation Methods: Unveiling the Secrets of Soft Embalming | Dr Rajasekhar SSSN
Additional Professor, Anatomy JIPMER, Puducherry |
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| 09:45 am | Bones of Wisdom: Retrieving Osseous
Tissue from 9:45 am Deceased Donors |
Dr Navita Aggarwal
Additional Professor, Anatomy AIIMS Bathinda |
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| 10:40 am | The Art of Plastination: Transforming
Anatomy Education and Research |
Dr Suganthi J
Senior Professor, Anatomy CMC,Vellore |
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| 11:30 am | Thawing the potential of cryopreservation
A revolution in science |
Dr S B Ray
Professor, Anatomy AIIMS New Delhi |
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Objectives:
- Provide insights to the participants about Various aspects related to Cadaver procurement, Voluntary whole-body donation, Embalming, Bone retrieval, Plastination & Cryopreservation.
- To discuss about various challenges related to cadaver procurement & Voluntary whole-body donation through Panel discussion.
Conclusion:
Our national online CME was a huge success, with over 300 participants, gaining positive feedback for its engaging topics, insightful lectures, and thought-provoking panel discussions.
Acknowledgements:
- Vignesh K, Officer In – charge, IT wing, JIPMER Karaikal.
- Ambiga R, Senior resident, Dept. of Anatomy, JIPMER Puducherry.
- Gomathi R, Senior resident, Dept. of Anatomy, JIPMER Puducherry.
- Naveen Pamba, Stenographer Grade II, JIPMER Karaikal.
- Aravinth , Junior Administrative Assistant, JIPMER Karaikal.
- Manikandan, Network operations engineer, JIPMER Karaikal.
- Vinayagam, AV technician, JIPMER Karaikal.