Madras Red Fort

Diagnostic Dilemma in a Non Alcoholic Woman with Ascitis
2026-02-08 08:00 - 21:00 UTC
Mr Surya Sukumar a Final Year Medical Student at Kanyakumari Government Medical College in Tamil Nadu will be presenting an interesting Medical Case
Surya is someone who thrives on learning—always curious, always ready to dive into something new, and eager to put himself in situations that sharpen his knowledge and experience. He enjoys being around opportunities that challenge him and help him grow. When he’s not exploring new ideas, you’ll probably find him at the gym pushing for that extra rep, or out on the field playing cricket, the sport he loves. It’s a balance of mind, muscle, and passion that keeps him energized.

When defence turns deadly : A case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
2025-11-30 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | MRDF Zoom Online
An Interesting Case Presentation by Ms Akshaya Ayappan.

Akashaya is a student of Madras Medical College. She did her schooling at Oman, Indian School Wadi Kabir. Her hobbies are drawing, writing poems and reading.
The case she is presenting involves an 8 year old child who suffered a head injury and treated initially at Dharmapuri Medical College. What followed after that makes for an interesting presentation.

Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure
2025-11-16 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
On 16th November 2025 Dr. Rangasamy Muthusamy, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ire) FRCP (Lond) FRCP (Edin), Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist will be addressing our group on Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure. It will be an Online meeting at 8.00 PM IST on Zoom

Dr Muthusamy graduated from Madras Medical College in 1979. He undertook all his post graduate training in UK. He took his MRCP in Ireland and in London. Having started as a physician he undertook specialist training in all aspects of Cardiology at premier institutions at Leicester, Birmingham and Sheffield Medical Schools and its allied Hospitals.

He worked as a Consultant Cardiologist for more than 25 years based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Medical School . He was also an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He retired in 2017 and decided to settle down in Chennai where he started his medical education. He now works as Interventional Cardiologist at MGM Health Care and GeriCare Hospital in Chennai.

As a Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Sheffield Medical school, he taught and trained medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees, and Specialist Registrars. He was an examiner for MBChB, MRCP – PACES, and used to host MRCP–PACES examination at London and Edinburgh Colleges. He was also an international examiner for PACES around the world and today continues to examine at various centers around India.

He ran a vibrant research unit at Rotherham, conducted original researches on atrial fibrillation, testosterone in angina, myocardial perfusion scans and depression following myocardial infarction. As a principal investigator and having investigated multiple drug trials along with national and international Cardiovascular research organisations, many of the products as a result of the research are in clinical use today. His research outcomes have been presented as abstracts and published in peer reviewed journals.

Decision Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure
2025-11-09 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | MRDF Zoom Online
On 9th November 2025 Dr. Rangasamy Muthusamy, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ire) FRCP (Lond) FRCP (Edin), Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist will be addressing our group on Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure. It will be an Online meeting at 8.00 PM IST on Zoom
Dr Muthusamy graduated from Madras Medical College in 1979. He undertook all his post graduate training in UK. He took his MRCP in Ireland and in London. Having started as a physician he undertook specialist training in all aspects of Cardiology at premier institutions at Leicester, Birmingham and Sheffield Medical Schools and its allied Hospitals.
He worked as a Consultant Cardiologist for more than 25 years based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Medical School . He was also an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He retired in 2017 and decided to settle down in Chennai where he started his medical education. He now works as Interventional Cardiologist at MGM Health Care and GeriCare Hospital in Chennai.
As a Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Sheffield Medical school, he taught and trained medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees, and Specialist Registrars. He was an examiner for MBChB, MRCP – PACES, and used to host MRCP–PACES examination at London and Edinburgh Colleges. He was also an international examiner for PACES around the world and today continues to examine at various centers around India.
He ran a vibrant research unit at Rotherham, conducted original researches on atrial fibrillation, testosterone in angina, myocardial perfusion scans and depression following myocardial infarction. As a principal investigator and having investigated multiple drug trials along with national and international Cardiovascular research organisations, many of the products as a result of the research are in clinical use today. His research outcomes have been presented as abstracts and published in peer reviewed journals.

Handling Exams - A Skill and An Art
2025-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | MRDF Zoom Online
The Speaker for the meeting is Dr Shiva Prakash Srinivasan. He is a highly qualified Psychiatrist and heads the Dept of Youth Mental Health at SCARF.
He will be giving students tips on the skills necessary to face the examiners and go through the hurdle of preparing and writing the examinations

Board Meeting for the Directors of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation
2024-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Agenda for the Meeting.

Minutes of the last meeting to be approved.
Welcome to Dr Natarajan our New Director to his 1st Board meeting
Welcome and introduction of Dr.Venkatesh (1st Non MMC Member)
Changes in the Articles of Association
Update on Memorial to Prof M M Cooper
Allocation of funds for Charitable Donation
Approve the Institutions for Donation
Increasing number of Members particularly Non MMC Student Members
Prizes for Student contributions
Registration of New Director
Any other Business

Introduction to the MRCS Part B
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
This will be an introductory session for a webinar series focusing on providing preparation advice for the MRCS Part B examination. Moving away from didactic lectures, this series focuses on how to prepare, the best resources/courses, what to expect in the exam and common pitfalls. Expect talks from recent successful candidates and previous examiners along with demonstrations of exemplary answers to mock questions.
For details of the Programme and for registration: Click on the web details given below.

Monkey Pox - Should We Worry?
2024-11-09 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
After the news media’s interest in reporting about Corona Virus started to wane, a new infection called the “Monkey Pox” caught their attention. The WHO in 2023 indicated that a global outbreak of “MPox” was possible. The general population is not very sure if this is something serious that they should worry about. To increase one’s anxiety newspapers around the world now report on any patient admitted to a local hospital with Mpox. Should we worry? How does it spread? To get a clearer picture we asked Prof. Ravi, a senior virologist in Bangalore to tell us a little about this new disease. He agreed to talk to us at our next online meeting. Prof. Ravi needs no introduction as he has addressed us a few times in the past. He was the Senior Professor and Head of the Dept of Virology at NIMHANS in Bangalore. During the pandemic he had served on many Task Force and Scientific Advisory Committees. After retirement he was appointed as Co-Chairman of Vaccine Committee, Ministry of Science and Technology, India. He was involved with several research projects connected with the development of vaccines at various centres in India. He is still very active with his research projects.

Mosquito Borne Diseases in India - Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
2024-10-12 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Mosquito-borne diseases or mosquito-borne illnesses are diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. Nearly 700 million people contract mosquito-borne illnesses each year, resulting in more than a million deaths world wide.
Most of us know that malaria and dengue are spread by mosquitoes. Other diseases like chikungunya, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis and many others are less known but being seen in larger number these days. Symptoms from some of these diseases are not always easy to recognise.
Dr Senthur Nambi who is an Infectious Diseases Consultant at Apollo Hospitals has agreed to talk to our group on this topic. He is a graduate of Stanley Medical College and did his MD at Kilpauk Medical College. He is also a Fellow of the National Board in Infectious Diseases. He is a Governing Council Member, Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India. He is an excellent clinician who explains everything clearly to his patients. Our members already know Dr. Nambi well as he had spoken to us on a different topic in the past. Members should expect a very interesting evening on 12th October.

AGM of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation.
2024-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
The 5th Annual General Meeting of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation will be held on Sunday the 22nd of September. It will be an online meeting through ZOOM.

Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation
Annual General Meeting
22nd September 2024 at 6.00 PM
A G E N D A

Apologies for Absence
Minutes of the last meeting
Auditors Report for the financial year 2023-24
Adoption of Financial Statements
Directors’ Report
Student Participation
Revision of Student and Associate Member Fees
Approval of Extra Board Member
Memorial for Prof M M Cooper
Any Other Business

A Tribute to Professor M M Cooper
2024-06-30 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
This Online meeting is dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Prof. M. M. Cooper, a remarkable educator whose contributions have left an indelible mark at Madras Medical College. He was Professor of Anatomy at the College during the 60s.
Prof. Cooper was more than just a teacher; he was an innovator in medical education. His unique method of teaching, particularly his ability to vividly illustrate the development of the human embryo using only colored chalks on a blackboard, has become legendary among those who had the privilege to learn from him. These illustrations were not just drawings; they were masterpieces of educational art that brought complex concepts to life.
As we plan this special event, we are reaching out to all former students, colleagues, and friends of Prof. Cooper who are spread around the world to come together and share their stories, photos, and messages. Your memories are the mosaic that will piece together the profound impact Prof. Cooper had on each of us.
For those who wish to speak about Prof. Cooper or contribute to the memorial we are creating, please reach out to us. This memorial will serve as a beacon for future generations of graduates, a testament to a teacher who could inspire without the need for modern technology.
Let us come together to pay homage to a man who was not only a great teacher but also a guiding light for many in the field of medicine.

About Can-Stop
2024-04-28 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Can-Stop is a community based, organization dedicated to helping people with cancer. They provide counselling services in a holistic manner. The Organization was started by Dr. Vijaya Bharathi Rangarajan as a fitting tribute to her late husband Dr. S. Rangarajan.
Dr. Rangarajan son of late Mr. T.S. Santhanam of the TVS Family is the Founder of Sundaram Medical Foundation that he established in 1994. His vision was to help the community at large by providing cost effective quality health care. Unfortunately, before he could realise all his dreams, at the age of 52 he died from a brain cancer. Dr Vijaya Bharathi Rangarajan took up the mantle to continue with what he started. She started several community based projects for the people who needed support.
Dr. Vijaya Bharathi Rangarajan is a Maxillofacial Surgeon at Sundaram Medical Foundation. She is also a Trustee and Director, at the Hospital. She founded Can Stop and is now its Executive Director. She is a Rotarian and past President of Rotary Club of Madras. Her work has been recognised by several organisations and she is the recipient of several awards connected with her community work.
Through Can-Stop many initiatives have been undertaken including support for children affected by cancer and support for their families who come from economically weaker sections of society. For our online talk, she will be explaining the work they do at Can-Stop and other community related projects.

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance- Way ahead - Talk by Dr. Senthur Nambi, MD., FNB.,
2024-02-18 20:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Dr. Senthur Nambi, Senior Consultant, Infectious Diseases & Co-Chair Hospital Infection
Control Committee, Apollo Group of Hospitals, Chennai will be talking about antibiotics and infection control.

Today there is much talk about the misuse of antibiotics and resistant strain of organisms emerging all over the world. Unlike the USA and Europe where a prescription is required to buy antibiotics, the public in India can get antibiotics easily “over the counter”. Is this contributing to the increased number of resistant strain of organisms emerging in India today?
Dr Nambi is a highly qualified physician. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies whose members address many public health issues related to infectious diseases. He has published a large number of papers and has wide experience in treating patients with a variety of infectious diseases. We expect to have an interesting evening interacting with Dr. Nambi after his talk.

Planning Student Activity
2024-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Zoom meeting to plan Madras Medical College student’s activity at the Foundation.
Zoom ID and Password will be sent to all student reps and Foundation directors

What is special about Microvascular Surgery
2023-11-05 20:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Dr. Srinivasan Rajappa, Head of Department of Hand and Microsurgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai will be talking about microvascular surgery and how it has progressed over the years.
Dr. Rajappa graduated from Annamalai University in 1997 and did his MS in Orthopaedic Surgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College. He is a Diplomate of National Board. He did his Paul Brand Fellowship in Hand Surgery at CMC Vellore. He did his Johnson and Johnson Fellowship in Microsurgery at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore in 2009 and Fellowship in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery at the National University Hospital, Coimbatore in 2010.
His Areas of interest are – Hand trauma, Replant surgery, Brachial plexus reconstruction, Microsurgery, Congenital Hand reconstruction and Wrist arthroscopy.

MRFDF Directors Meeting
2023-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation Directors meeting will be held online to discuss the issues raised at the last AGM.

Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation - AGM
2023-09-23 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
The 4th AGM of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation will be held at Madras Gymkhana Club on 23rd September 2023 at 5.30 PM. All Members are requested to attend the meeting

Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust - Presentation
2023-05-07 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
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Among the many things that our Foundation does, one of them is undertake Health Related Outreach Charitable Activities. We are always looking for an organisation to support. One of our members suggested Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust. This was an organisation that was established in 1949 by late Sri. K.Kamaraj and Smt. S. Manjubhashini. It is today a premier Social Welfare Organisation.
The core activity of Bala Mandir is its Children’s Programme. This covers all the ac
tivities related to the holistic development of the children admitted to full-time care in Bala Mandir’s Homes in Chennai and Nagercoil. Bala Mandir is also an approved specialized Adoption Agency and all adoptions take place through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
Two of the directors of our Foundation visited their centre in Chennai. We were so impressed with the way it is set up and run that we had no hesitation of handing them a cheque for medical expenses incurred for their children. Ms. Sangetha one of the co-ordinators who took us around
said the money will be spent on vaccinating children under their care. Having seen the place we thought our members may like to learn more about it. We therefore requested Sangeetha to arrange for someone to talk to our group online about the organisation and about the varied activities that they undertake. They have obliged us by agreeing to talk on the 7th of May. Members will be sent the details of this event shortly.

Inauguration of Student Cell at Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation
2023-04-23 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
One of the objectives of our Foundation is to encourage academic and social activities among the students. As part of active student participation in our organisation we welcome and encourage students to present and discuss any interesting case that they have seen with senior members of our Foundation.
At our next online meeting Sunil Kumar Senthil will be presenting a case that he had recently seen. This will be followed by discussion and interaction with senior members of our Foundation.
Sunil Kumar is a 2nd year medical student at Madras Medical College. He was Cultural Secretary in school and had taken part in debates and public speaking. He spent 2 years of his schooling in Arkansas in USA. At the local school there he had taken part in “National History Day” where he presented a paper on Gandhi’s Salt March and Independence Struggle in India. He won the prize for his presentation. He enjoys research and keen on Research Oriented Studies.
