Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders Hosts Two-Day CME Series on Intestinal Ultrasound and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Jun 14, 2025

The Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders, operating under the Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, successfully concluded a two-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) event that drew enthusiastic participation from medical professionals across Karnataka and beyond. The workshops, held on 14th and 15th June 2025 in Mangaluru, focused on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Nutrition in GI Disorders underscoring Nitte’s growing reputation as a regional leader in gastroenterological education.

Day One, hosted in the state-of-the-art facilities at the Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders, was dedicated to a hands-on Intestinal Ultrasound Workshop. Led by eminent experts including Dr Kayal Vizhi and Dr Partha Pal, the sessions guided participants through machine setup, diagnostic imaging techniques and pathological interpretation related to Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. The structured, interactive approach, interspersed with live demonstrations and supervised training, received commendation from attendees, many of whom appreciated the rare opportunity for immersive skill-building under experienced mentors.

Day Two witnessed a vibrant gathering at Senate Hall I, Taj Vivanta, for the CME on Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What’s New & What’s Next and a parallel session scheduled in the Cabinet Hall on Nutrition in GI Disorders. The event was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed to be University), who highlighted the need for continuous medical dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the complexities of IBD.

The day unfolded through focused sessions covering emerging treatment paradigms, biologic therapies, vaccination strategies and the evolving role of nutrition in IBD management. Noteworthy speakers included Dr Kayal Vizhi, Dr Partha Pal, Dr Vineeth V K and Mrs Ritu Sudhakar, with insights further enriched by a dynamic panel discussion featuring physicians, nutritionists and senior faculty. A special highlight was the Postgraduate Quiz, which not only added a competitive spark but also reinforced learning through engagement.

Participants ranging from consultants and postgraduates to dietitians and paediatricians expressed high satisfaction with the academic depth, speaker calibre and overall event organisation. Many acknowledged the CME as a rare blend of theory, clinical relevance and peer learning, with the post-event networking lunch providing space for collaborative discussions. The success of the event underscores the dedication of the organising team led by Dr. Chandrashekar Sorake (Organising Chairperson), Dr. Seema Pavaman (Secretary) and Dr. Prerana Hegde (Co-Secretary), supported by departments spanning Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Nutrition and General Medicine. This two-day educational initiative reinforces the Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders’ mission to advance gastroenterological practice through research, training and multi-speciality collaboration, ultimately benefiting both clinicians and the communities they serve.