Madras Red Fort

Student Seminar - Two Interesting Cases
2026-05-24 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | MRDF Zoom Online
This month, two medical students from Madras Medical College will be presenting clinical cases as part of our Student Seminar Series. The First one presented by Aarav Joshua Paul “When Fever Refuses to Fade” is particularly down‑to‑earth — the kind of patient we encounter frequently in general hospitals across India. Its strength lies in its simplicity and relevance: it reflects the real clinical challenges that young doctors face every day.
By discussing a common yet important presentation, the student will demonstrate how careful history‑taking, thoughtful clinical reasoning, and practical management can turn an ordinary case into an excellent learning opportunity.
The second case, presented by Adarsh Chandramouli, “When Immunity Fails – A Case of Disseminated CNS Aspergillosis in Suspected Primary NK Cell Deficiency” appears more complex and involved than what we usually expect from a second‑year medical student. This makes it particularly interesting — it will be valuable to see how the student structures the presentation, identifies the key issues, and explains the clinical reasoning behind each step.
Complex cases often reveal a student’s ability to prioritise information, simplify difficult concepts, and communicate clearly. It will be a good opportunity for all of us to observe how a young student approaches a challenging scenario.

Prevention & Management of Eye Injuries
2026-06-13 20:00 - 21:00 | MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom, India
Dr. S. Natarajan, Consultant Opthalmic Vitreo retinal Surgeon who has been touring several centres around the world educating the Opthalmic Surgeons on Vitreoretinal Surgery will be addressing our group on Eye Injuries.
Dr. Natarajan is a graduate of Madras Medical College. He did his Fellowship in Vitreo retinal surgery from Sankara Nethralaya under the World renowned Vitreo Retinal Surgeon Dr S. S. Badrinath. After this he established himself as a Vitreoretinal Surgeon in Mumbai at Taparia Institute in Bombay Hospital. In 1990, he set up Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital in Mumbai. He improvised several techniques in vitreo retinal surgery and brought global knowledge and techniques to India. He has performed more than 60,000 Vitreoretinal surgeries.
Dr Natarajan also established a not for profit Public Charitable Trust- Aditya Jyot Foundation for Twinkling Little Eyes (AJFTLE) in 2005. The Foundation runs outreach programs in rural and urban slums and tribal areas in India. The Foundation work has been highlighted in International corner of American society of Retina specialist (ASRS).
He was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India in the year 2013. He is also the recipient of several state , national and international awards for his exemplary work in the medical field of ophthalmology.
