“Medicine Update : Basics to Beyond ”

Organized by the Department of General Medicine

Narayana Medical College, Nellore

Date: 20.07.2025

The Zonal CME held on 20th July 2025 at Narayana Medical College, Nellore, was successfully conducted for Postgraduate students from Zone – IV under the auspices of         Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. The event was hosted by the Department of General Medicine, focusing on practical, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management of challenging medical conditions across specialties.

The CME featured a series of engaging lectures and interactive sessions, delivered by eminent faculty members from across the state, who are experts in their respective fields. The program provided a platform for in-depth discussion on real-world clinical dilemmas and updates in core areas of internal medicine.

The primary learning objectives of the CME included:

• To refine clinical diagnostic skills through case-based discussions on undifferentiated presentations.
• To discuss updated guidelines in the management of hypertension, diabetes, and syncope .
• To provide insights into the approach to autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, with a focus on practical bedside tips.
• To understand rational use of antibiotics in the era of antimicrobial resistance and sepsis.
• To introduce emerging concepts in the management of metabolic acidosis and electrolyte imbalances.
• To emphasize the importance of clinical reasoning and cost-effective medicine in resource-limited settings.

 In conclusion, the CME was highly beneficial offering clinically applicable knowledge and sharpening of decision making skills .