Author: chandan giri

Dr. Liwa Patnaik, MD 2021-2024 Batch, Department of Community Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), was awarded the Founder’s Gold Medal for All-Round Performance at the 21^st Annual Convocation of KIIT (Deemed to be University) held on 26^th September 2025.

The Founder’s Gold Medal is one of the highest honours of the University, awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance, exemplary conduct, leadership qualities, and contribution to institutional activities. Dr. Patnaik was selected for this distinction from among 9,000 graduating students for the year 2025, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and Ph.D. scholars across various disciplines.

Dr. Patnaik expressed gratitude to Prof.(Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS, for his vision and continuous encouragement; to the HOD of Department of Community Medicine, Prof. (Dr.) Sonali Kar for her constant mentorship, guidance and support throughout 3 years of PG training program and beyond; to all the Faculties of Dept. of Community Medicine; to the Dean and Principal, KIMS, Prof. Dr R C Das for the nomination; to the University Committee Members for the selection and the entire KIMS family including all the Faculties, seniors, colleagues, juniors and staffs.

Reflecting on the achievement, Dr. Patnaik remarked that the recognition stands as a symbol of the encouragement, guidance, mentorship, and collaborative environment fostered in the Department of Community Medicine and entire School of Medicine, KIMS. 

The KIMS fraternity congratulates Dr. Liwa Patnaik and the Community Medicine Department on this prestigious recognition and extends best wishes for her future professional endeavours.

Dr. Sunil Kumar Rout, Professor & Head of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, participated in the 17^th World Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 4–6, 2025.

The three-day congress brought together delegates and speakers from 41 nations, providing a platform for exchange of expertise and advancements in cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial surgery.

Dr. Rout attended a masterclass on “Secondary Rhinoplasty in CLP Patients” and presented a scientific paper titled “Distraction Osteogenesis in Craniofacial Skeleton,” based on his work in craniofacial surgery.

His presentation was well received by peers and experts at the event, thus an enriching professional engagement on the global stage.

The 14^th edition of the annual cultural festival of the School of Medicine, KIMS – Karte Blanche – commenced today with much enthusiasm, celebrating creativity, innovation, and talent among medical students.

Founder of KIIT, KISS and KIMS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, joined the celebration as he asked the future doctors to be good human beings, irrespective of how popular they are. KIIT provides the best platform to nurture creativity and innovation. Strive to become an all-rounder,” he said. 

On the occasion, Dr. R. C. Das, Dean and Principal of KIMS, encouraged students to look beyond academics and discover their creativity. “We teach you medicine, but we also want you to innovate, explore and become doctors with humility,” he said.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of the School of Medicine, Prof. C. B. K. Mohanty, highlighted that talent is an innate quality, while KIIT Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saranjit Singh observed that doctors are multi-talented individuals. Prof. Subrat Acharya, Pro Vice-Chancellor, remarked that Karte Blanche offers students the opportunity for lateral thinking, stress relief, and the development of passions that can stay with them forever.

KIIT Registrar Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Principal of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences Dr Ashwini Kar also participated in the celebration.

The event also witnessed the prize distribution ceremony. The MBBS batch of 2021 bagged the General Championship Grand Prize, along with the Fashion and Group Dance awards. The Dramatics Award went to the Bharatiya Drama Company.

The 52^nd Annual State Conference of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISACON) Odisha 2025 was held from September 12-14. The conference theme was ” Perioperarive physicians : Transforming care , saving lives.” The Postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology, KIMS played a pivotal role in the event, organizing a pre-conference workshop on Haemodynamic Monitoring.

It was led by Prof. (Dr.) Amrita Panda, the organising chairperson along with Dr. Prateek Mitra, the Organizing Secretary.

Renowned speakers from across the country contributed to the workshop’s success, including Dr. Narmada Padhy and Dr. M. Srilata from Hyderabad, and eminent faculty from Bhubaneswar and AIIMS Raipur, such as Dr. Biranchi Narayan Pratihary, Dr. Satya Swaroop Patnaik, Dr. Dharmajivan Samantaray and Dr. Chinmaya Panda. In-house speakers from KIMS, including Dr. Sanjoy Majhi, Dr. Anjan Kumar Dash, Dr Umesh Kumar Dash ,Dr Supriya Kar and Dr. Saswati Das, also made valuable contributions by delivering insightful lectures with interactive sessions and hands- on demonstrations.

The faculty members of the Department of Anaesthesiology at KIMS played a pivotal role in enhancing the conference’s success, serving as both delegates and chairpersons in multiple sessions and contributing their expertise to the event’s proceedings.

The conference featured exciting competitions, where KIMS had strong representation. Dr. Laxman Ku Senapati won the prestigious Dr. S. Sathpathy Memorial Paper Presentation Award, while Dr. Athira K. Nair and Dr. Aaron Elliot secured second and third places in the Dr. P.K. Mishra Poster Presentation competition. Other KIMS representatives included Dr Anjali Kumari , Dr Supriya Kar and Dr. Shivangi Sinha.

Valuable talks were presented by Dr. Amrita Panda, Dr. Saswati Das, Dr. Umesh Kumar Dash and Dr Ashok Kumar Badamali in the academic program of the conference. KIMS’ involvement in the conference was commendable, with faculty and students delivering exceptional presentations.

ICMR-RMRC, Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, organised a National Level Workshop on “Nutritional Assessment, Dietary Profiling, and Anthropometry among Indian Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Bridging Community Insights to Program and Policy” from 1–5 September 2025.

Over 400 faculty members and research scholars from across India applied, of whom only 40 participants were selected, representing states such as Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and several others.

Dr. Sai Chandan Das, Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, KIMS, was among the selected participants.  He actively engaged in the deliberations and shared his field experiences. Dr. Sanghamitra Pati, Additional Director General, ICMR, New Delhi, felicitated Dr.Sai Chandan Das for his participation.

The workshop encompassed a wide spectrum of topics, including biochemical aspects of nutrition, paediatric and adolescent nutrition (from evidence to research), advanced tools and techniques for nutritional assessment and anthropometry, and dietary behaviour and profiling in the Indian population. The insights gained by Dr. Sai through this prestigious national platform are expected to greatly benefit medical students, MD/PhD scholars, and other researchers pursuing nutrition-related studies.

The 100^th Institutional Medical Research Committee (IMRC) Meeting of the Research and Development Department, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), was held on 22^nd August 2025, marking a landmark milestone in the institution’s research journey.

The meeting was graced by Pro-Chancellor, Padmashree Prof. (Dr.) Subrat Acharya, along with Dean & Principal of KIMS, AVM (Dr.) R.C. Das; Adviser Prof. (Dr.) A.C. Anand; Adviser Prof. (Dr.) Ramnath Mishra; Associate Dean (Research) Prof. (Dr.) Shubhansu Patro; and Member Secretary Prof. (Dr.) Ipsa Mohapatra. Faculty members, committee representatives, and the Research & Development staff actively participated in the session, which was also celebrated to mark this historic occasion.

In his keynote address, Prof. Acharya reflected on the evolution of the department and the sustained efforts that laid the foundation for its present growth. Prof. Mishra offered insights into the formative years of the committee and emphasized the importance of building a strong and sustainable research culture. Prof. Das inspired the younger generation to embrace research wholeheartedly, stressing the need to foster innovation, creativity, and critical thinking in scientific pursuits.

The session concluded with Prof. Patro expressing heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, faculty members, and staff for their continuous support and commitment in strengthening the research ecosystem at KIIT.

At KIMS, our dedicated faculty and researchers have undertaken 1,697 research projects across basic science, clinical studies, and translational research, reflecting sustained effort and innovation. Of these, eight projects have received funding from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), including two prestigious collaborations with Harvard University and the University of Toronto, while the World Health Organization (WHO) supported a landmark project in clinical immunology, further strengthening our global research footprint.

Besides, KIMS has been actively engaged in over 20 national and international clinical trials, underscoring its vital role in advancing therapeutic and preventive healthcare research. Demonstrating innovation and translational impact, the institution has successfully filed and secured 21 patents, while also nurturing young researchers through 52 student projects under the ICMR Short-Term Studentship (STS) scheme. The Research & Development Department continues to drive these initiatives, providing oversight for diverse research activities and playing a pivotal role in the administration of Ph.D. programs, thereby ensuring a robust and future-ready research ecosystem.

The 100^th IMRC Meeting stands as a proud testimony to KIIT University’s enduring commitment to advancing knowledge, nurturing innovation, and promoting impactful medical research for the future.

The NSS wings of Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), organized a flash mob under the theme “YaARIYouthAgainstRagging.” The event was executed by the student NSS coordinators and volunteers from the B.Sc. and GNM Nursing programs of KINS, under the guidance of NSS Program Officer Ms. Jayshree Pradhan (Tutor, KINS) and Co-Program Officer Mr. Debasis Pradhan (Tutor, KINS).

The flash mob featured three dance performances and one song performance: The groups which performed dance were Shakti Group, Ripper Dance and Energy Booster, while the group that performed the song was ‘Mardaani‘.

The event utilized a creative, performance-based format to highlight the physical and psychological harms of ragging, aiming to instill a culture of safety, inclusivity, and respect on campus. Aligned with a zero-tolerance policy, the flash mob encouraged students to speak out, support peers, and report incidents. By bringing together seniors and newcomers in a shared, dynamic display of solidarity, it underscored a collective commitment to empathy and vigilance against ragging

The flash mob effectively utilized creative performances to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of ragging. By engaging students and faculty, the event fostered a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect. The enthusiastic participation and widespread sharing of the event’s content amplified its message, reinforcing the collective commitment to a ragging-free campus.