Departments

Our team of experienced faculty and physicians combine strong clinical expertise with a passion for teaching. This creates an environment where medical knowledge is passed on in tandem with a commitment to compassionate care. The department also serves as a referral center for complex cases, working closely with other specialties to ensure patients receive well-rounded, multidisciplinary care.

We look after a wide range of health concerns, including acute and chronic infections, metabolic and lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Our services also extend to liver and kidney disorders, cardiac and neurological problems, nutritional deficiencies, elderly care, and critical illnesses.

Facilities include a well-equipped Outpatient Department, dedicated Inpatient Wards, advanced Intensive Care Units (ICU, ICCU, RICU), and 24/7 Emergency and Casualty services. By combining the latest medical advances with individualized patient care, the department strives to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Balancing academic excellence with clinical service, the Department of General Medicine at SMMCHRI remains a cornerstone of the institution and a trusted source of care for the community.

Academics

Programs offered:

The department trains 150 M.B.B.S. students and 8 M.D. General Medicine postgraduates annually.

UG Training: Started in 2009

PG Training: Started in 2020

Details Of UG Curriculum

The Department of General Medicine at SMMCHRI follows the NMC-recommended Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum, ensuring holistic training for undergraduate students. Our teaching program blends strong clinical exposure with structured academic activities to nurture skilled, confident, and compassionate future physicians.

Key training activities include:

• Learner-Doctor Method
• Bedside Clinics
• Skills Training with Mannequins
• Structured OSCE
• Seminars
• Case Presentations

Through this comprehensive approach, we equip students not only with knowledge but also with the clinical reasoning and professional values essential for modern medical practice.

Details Of PG Curriculum

The MD General Medicine program at SMMCHRI is designed in line with NMC guidelines, with a focus on developing competent physicians who combine clinical expertise, research aptitude, and compassionate patient care. The curriculum ensures extensive exposure to a wide spectrum of medical conditions through structured academic sessions, bedside teaching, and advanced clinical training.

Academic & Teaching Activities:

• Journal Clubs
• Recent Advances Teaching Sessions
• Physician Conferences
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Mortality Meetings
• Clinical Society Meetings
• Seminars, Case Discussions, and Problem-Based Learning Modules
• Specialty Clinics
• Short Group Discussions of Clinical Cases
• Clinical Video Demonstrations for enhanced learning

Clinical Training:

• Comprehensive ward postings with emphasis on bedside clinical skills
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU, ICCU, RICU) rotations with training in critical care and life-saving procedures
• Exposure to outpatient and inpatient management of diverse medical conditions
• Hands-on training in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under expert supervision
• Active participation in multidisciplinary team discussions and interdepartmental consultations

The program equips postgraduates with not only sound theoretical knowledge but also the practical skills, research orientation, and professional ethics essential to excel as physicians, academicians, and leaders in healthcare.

Clinical Services Available

Clinical Health Services:

• OPD services
• Fever clinics
• NCD clinics
• Evening clinics

Specialty Clinical services:

• Nephrology clinic
• Neurology clinic
• Gastroenterology clinic
• Cardiology clinic

Facilities Available:

• Well-equipped Intensive Care Units
• Scope for clinical research and academic projects
• Case-based learning and interactive discussions
• Rotations across General Medicine and Super-specialty departments
• Exposure to a high volume of outpatient cases
• Practical, hands-on training in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• 4 dialysis machines to cater to patients with End Stage Renal Diseases.

Publications Done By The Department

Researches Publications:

• A cross sectional study on the etiologies and prevalence of various types of anemias and coagulation abnormalities in patients with Chronic Liver Disease
• Prevalence of high albuminuria and fundal changes in prediabetics - A cross sectional study
• The risk prediction for mortality among patients with acute coronary syndrome attending a tertiary care centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• A Study on Etiology and Clinical Manifestations of Hyponatremia in patients admitted to the Critical Care Unit at our Tertiary Care Centre
• Prevalence And Implications Of Low Tri-Iodothyronine With A Normal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone In Non-Dialysis Requiring Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
• A study on serum Uric acid level in acute ischemic Stroke
• A comparative study of lipid profile in obese and non-obese type 2 diabetic patients
• A study on Renal Parameters in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary care centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Serum Mmp 9 And Hscrp – Molecular Guide For Grafting In Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Programs Conducted By The Department

• In-station and Outstation community camps
• Camps at Primary Health Centres
• Patient Awareness Programmes on commemorative days
• Annual CMEs
• Symposiums
• Guest Lectures

Awards And Achivements By Faculty

• Dr.Karthikaa.S had secured Gold medal in DrNB Cardiology.
• Dr.Anburajan.S has been awarded best Oral presentation for the topic, An intriguing Case of massive pericardial effusion in Cardio Metabolic Congress.

Awards And Achievements By Students

• Dr. Santhosh first prize for oral presentation held at the 3rd Cardio Metabolic Congress.
• Dr. Kaviya won first prize for poster presentation held at the “Global Cardio Diabetes Conclave 2023” & 3rd prize in Poster presentation at ACS-MEDICON 2024.
• Dr. Pavithra A - Level I & Level II - API Gold Medal exam.
• Dr. Jaswantni S P - Level I & Level II - API Gold Medal exam
• Dr. Darsini first prize for poster presentation at GCDC, 2025.
• Dr. Seshuram third prize for poster presentation at GCDC, 2025.