National Institute of Siddha (NIS) conducting a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on “Comprehensive Approach of Principle and Practice of Varmam” for doctors! from 3rd – 8th March 2025 Sponsored by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Objective of the CME:
To provide an updated knowledge and understanding on Varmam science – a vital concept in Siddha medicine and its various therapeutic manipulation techniques in clinical practice for Siddha practitioners
The esteemed resource persons are:
1. Dr. S. Sugunthan – Varmam expert, NIS
2. Dr. S. Swarnavalli – Assistant Professor of Radiology, NIS
3. Dr. C. Palanivel – Senior Civil Surgeon, Government Hospital, Chrompet
4. Dr. M.V. Mahadevan – Associate Professor, HoD i/c, Dept of Pura Maruthuvam, NIS
5. Dr. S. Justus Antony – Reader, GSMC, Palayamkottai
6. Dr. Rajasekar – Former HoD of Dept of Varmam, Pura Maruthuvam and Sirappu Maruthuvam, Santhagiri Siddha Medical College
7. Dr. M. Kalpana – AMO, GPHC, Gandamanur, Theni Dist
8. Dr. T. Kannanrajaram – Siddha Physician, Center for Varma Medical and Research
9. Prof. Dr. T.R. Siddiqhi Ali – Professor, Department of Varma Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College
10. Dr. S. Thiagarajan – Medical Officer, Govt of Puducherry
11. Dr. R. Shylaja – Siddha Medical Officer, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
12. Dr. S. Natarajan – Research Officer, CCRS, Regional Research Institute, Trivandrum
