Continuous Nursing Education ( CNE ) programme conducted at HIMS

Published on: November 20, 2024

One day critical care nursing (CNE) continuous nursing education programme was conducted by department of critical care medicine HIMS SRHU in collaboration with Dehradun branch of ISCCM, which was conducted on 9th Nov in Adi Kailash auditorium and Skill lab of SRHU. SRHU, President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana spoke on the importance of counselling of patient in ICU & empowering ICU nurse as advocate of patient. Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal specified the importance of ICU nurses and their role in preventing ICU acquired infection.

Organizing Chairman Dr. Sonika Aggarwal sensitized the audience regarding concept of critical care. Dr. Saurabh spoke on Oxygen therapy, Dr. Nand Kishore spoke on importance of I-V fluids, Dr. Veena spoke on arterial blood gas analysis, Dr. Garima Mittal spoke on prevention of ICU acquired infection. Dr. Chandra Mohan spoke on arrhythmias in ICU and Dr. Amit Lal spoke on role of nutrition in ICU. Ranjana Kaintura, Priyanka Uniyal, Prachi, Drishti, Halima Khatoon NPCC assistant professor brief on mechanical ventilation, air way and hemodynamic monitoring around 80 to 100 participants nurses got trained in this CNE from within and outside SRHU and from other states. The CNE was followed by facilitation of speakers and chairpersons and certificate distribution. This CNE was accredited with 5 CNE credit hours from nursing council.

Director hospital services Dr. Hem Chandra, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Ranjana Kaintura, Priyanka Uniyal were present on this occasion.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.