PANIMALAR MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Chennai – 123
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY
Cordially invites you for the
National Conference On GI Health
“GASTROFEST 2025” GUT: WHERE HEALTH BEGINS
Date : 20.06.2025
Time : 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Venue : College Auditorium
Pre - Conference Workshop on 19.06.2025 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
The conference aims to disseminate knowledge on the complexities of the
gastrointestinal (GI) system and recent advances in the management of gut disease,
and is dedicated to strengthen the knowledge base on the physiological basis of
various gastrointestinal disorders. It will bring together the field experts and the student
community and offers a unique platform for learning, sharing knowledge and driving
progress in the field of GI medicine.
Main features of the conference:
- In-depth look into GI issues encountered in everyday clinical practice
- Spotlight on the role of microbiome and nutrition in gut health
- Deep dive into diagnosing and treating psychosomatic GI disorders such as irritable bowel
syndrome
- Expert-led session on awareness of GI cancer symptoms and challenges in management
- Opportunity for undergraduates, post-graduates, and faculty to present their original/ review
research works
- interactive session and hands-on workshop to enhance learning skills of undergraduate medicos
An academic bonanza and an excellent platform for presentation of scientific papers, we are proud to host
“Gastrofest 2025”. Join us for an exciting opportunity to enthusiastically engage with experienced and
expert medical professionals in the field, and embark on a learning adventure.
For Undergraduate Medical Students
WHAT IS IT?
Medical science is replete with many and varied terminologies in every discipline.
For many MBBS students, these appear daunting and difficult. This workshop
aims at guiding undergraduate medicos into learning and understanding the
language of medicine using medical etymology.
Knowledge of etymology helps in understanding the meaning of complex medical
terms by breaking them down into the component parts. Etymology connects
vocabulary to prior knowledge and historical context, leading to more
meaningful and durable learning than rote memorization.
OBJECTIVES
The workshop aims to equip participants with
• A fundamental understanding of the origin of medical terms
• The ability to recognize medical terms based on their prefixes, roots and
suffixes
• The ability to associate medical terms with specific body systems
• The skill to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
• The capacity to develop an active and extensive vocabulary of medical
terms
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA?
This workshop will introduce the participant to medical etymology and provide
insight into the structure of medical terms related to body systems and
structures as well as disease and treatment terms.
Participants will learn hands-on how to unlock medical terms and understand
them. It will provide context and deeper understanding of terminologies, making
vocabulary retention easier and more meaningful and will enable them to
pronounce words better. They will be able to derive definitions simply by
breaking up words.
WHAT WILL BE ACHIEVED?
At the end of this workshop, the participant will have the following benefits:
meaningful learning; vocabulary expansion; improved spelling and pronunciation;
cross-linguistic connections; enhanced understanding; and motivated learning.
RESOURCE PERSON
Dr Kathir Azhagan Stalin, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), MRCS (UK),
FAOA (Australia)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon, Chennai
Dr Kathir is a Consultant Orthopedic and Sports Surgeon based in Adyar, Chennai, with
shoulder surgery as his niche area of specialty. Not only is he a dexterous surgeon, he is an
excellent academician and a wonderful teacher as well, willing to share his knowledge and
skills. Even as a student, he was known to be outstanding academically, bagging distinctions
and university ranks in many subjects and also winning several quizzes. Additionally, he is an
accomplished orator and poet, sought-after speaker, You-tuber having his own channel “Ortho
mechanic”, and a highly articulate social activist making frequent appearances on television.
Dr Kathir’s classes have been described as methodical, comprehensive and outstanding in
clarity, and have been conducted in India and Australia.
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Workshop Registration
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM “The Language of Medicine” Dr KATHIR AZHAGAN STALIN
Workshop MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), MRCS
(UK), FAOA (Australia)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Sports
Surgeon, Chennai
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM Registration
08:45 AM – 10:00 AM Scientific session I “Common Gastrointestinal disorders in everyday practice”
Dr T N RAVISANKAR
MBBS, FCGP, DFM (Colombo), PGDMLE, MBA
Medical Director, Sudar Hospitals, Chennai
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Tea Break
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Scientific session II “Evolving role of Gut microbiota in health and disease”
Dr S KRISHNAN
MBBS, MD (Physiology), PhD (Physiology),
Dept of Physiology, AIIMS, Guwahati
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM INAUGURATION
12:00 PM – 01:15 PM Scientific session III “Psychosomatic disorders of the Gastrointestinal system”
Dr R S PRAVEEN
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Professor and Head,
Department of Psychiatry,
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research
Institute, Chennai-123
01:15 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
02:00 PM – 03:15 PM Scientific session IV “Alarming rise in Gut cancers : Challenges and solutions”
Dr JAYANTH SAMPATH KUMAR
MBBS, MD (Radiation oncology), CCEPC,
Radiation Oncologist,
Dept of Radiation Oncology,
Madras Medical College, Chennai
12:00 PM – 02:30 PM Paper Presentation Undergraduates and Postgraduates
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM VALEDICTION
REGISTRATION FEES
Category Offline Online
Workshop and Conference Undergraduates only INR 500/- ------------
Undergraduates INR 400/- ------------
Conference Postgraduates INR 500/- INR 300/-
Faculty/ Research Scholar INR 700/- INR 500/-
Those who wish to avail TNMC credit hours will have to pay INR 75/- extra
Link for registration : https://forms.gle/gxpWgyGd3KQPMkrXA
Last date for registration : June 2, 2025
Link for abstract submission : https://forms.gle/p4R696DWa5XR8Trn9
Last date for abstract submission : May 30, 2025
Spot registration : Registration fees specified + INR 100/- (Offline & Online)
ACCOUNT DETAILS
Account name : Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute CMEPMCHRI
Account no : 922010018401732
Bank and Branch : Axis Bank, Kilpauk Branch
IFSC : UTIB0000620
For queries contact
Dr Mahila S : 99406 40727
Dr Elavarasi P : 73972 58618
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Topics : The conference scientific committee invites you to submit abstracts on all facets of medical science.
Categories : Undergraduate/ Postgraduate/ Faculty
UG concept papers also are invited for e-poster presentation
Presenter’s responsibilities: Presenter must register on or before May 29, 2025,
to secure the presentation time. Submission deadline: Abstracts, in accordance with
the instructions below, should be received on or before May 30, 2025.
Submission method: Abstracts (in MS word format, size < 500 KB) along with your complete details should be
submitted electronically through the following google form link.
The abstract file should be named in the following format: Name of the presenting Author_Category_Name of
the institution. [For example: Sekhar_UG_PMCHRI]
Abstract submission Link : https://forms.gle/p4R696DWa5XR8Trn9
Abstract Format:
• Registration is mandatory for the acceptance of abstracts
• Name, official address, mobile number and e-mail id of the presenting author should be submitted through
the google form
• Abstract should be no longer than 300 words
• It should include the title of the article and names of contributors with institutional affiliation.
• Name of the presenting author should be highlighted
• Abstract should be structured as follows:
o Introduction, Aim, Methodology, Results, Conclusion, and Keywords (3 words)
• It should indicate the scope and significant results of the paper
• It should highlight the hypothesis, principal findings and conclusions; statements such as “findings will
be reported” are not sufficient and the abstract will not be accepted.
• Abstract formatting
o Title should be in Cambria, font size 14, bold, centered and in upper case
o Subtitles should be in Cambria, font size 12, bold, and in uppercase
o Text should be in Cambria, font size 12, single spacing, and justified
Abstract Acceptance: Delegates will be notified regarding the status of their abstract by June 4, 2025 through
their registered e-mail id. If the abstract is accepted, the delegates will receive communication regarding the type
of presentation. The allocation of abstract for oral or e-poster presentation will be decided based on the research
content and availability of slots in the sessions.
For abstract submission queries contact:
Dr Vasanthi C: 98416 63351
Dr Lavanya S: 99520 11209
ORGANIZING TEAM
Dr Preetha Paul and Team, Department of Physiology,
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai-123
