Government Medical College, Surat

1st October 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Naumi
Color - Purple / Black/ Any color

30th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Naumi
Color - Pink
Rasa - Shringar
Emotion - Self Love

29th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Ashtami
Color - Peacock Blue
Rasa - Bhayanak
Emotion - Fearp

27th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Shasjtha
Color - Grey
Rasa - Karuna
Emotion - Compassion

26th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Panchama
Color - Green
Rasa - Shanta
Emotion - Peace

25th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Chaturtha
Color - Yellow
Rasa - Hasya
Emotion - Joy

24th September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Tritiya
Color - Royal Blue
Rasa - Bibhatsa
Emotion - Disgust, Aversion, Repulsion

23rd September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Dwitiya
Color - Red
Rasa - Raudra
Emotion - Anger, Fiery Energy

22nd September 2025
Government Medical College, Surat
Navratri Prathama
Color - White
Rasa - Adbhuta
Emotion - Wonder, Amazement, Surprize

Government Medical College, Surat
3rd to 11th October 2024
Colourful Navratri Days at GMCS

GMCS NEWS:
9th March 2024
GUTS Rally - 100 Reasons to Quit

On 9th March 2024, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Surat along with District To***co Control Cell Surat organised a Rally, Skit and Seminar on GUTS - Give Up To***co Sensibly. This time seminar theme was "100 Reasons to Quit".

Students of Government Medical, Nursing and Physiotherapy colleges joined. Nursing students of GNCS presented a skit on To***co.
Dr. Ritambhara Mehta, Professor and Head Department of Psychiatry, GMCS introduced the topic with factual data showing big impact of To***co and Smoking on health and Healthcare sector. Dr. Shubham Govani, SR talked about major health impacts of Cancer, Respiratory and Cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Pooja Shatadal, AP deliberated on impact of To***co on all the body organs. Dr. Kamlesh Dave, Associate Professor lucidly described effects of To***co and Smoking on our appearance, children, adolescents, family members, industry workers. He also stressed that To***co leaves deep impact on social life, Economics and Environment.
Lastly, To***co Cell Counselor Mr. Kirtiraj gave details of COTPA act and activities of DTCC in Surat district.

At the end, all 200+ participants took a PLEDGE to keep themselves, family, friends and society away from To***co. They pledged that they will ASK and motivate all patients seeking any treatment in hospital for To***co use and quitting.

*** Give Up To***co Sensibly ***

GMCS NEWS:
20th December 2023

On request of MEU and CC members of GMCS, a Training Workshop was organised for 2nd MBBS Teachers for the AETCOM sessions. All were motivated to learn how to inculcate AETCOM Skills in MBBS students.

47 teachers of 2nd MBBS especially from Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine attended along with some clinical branch teachers. All participated in the interactive sessions enthusiastically.

After introducing AETCOM Module, Dr. Ritambhara Mehta, Professor and Head Psychiatry, emphasized the importance and need for this area, which can increase client satisfaction and prevent litigations.

Dr. Abhay Kavishvar, Dr. Mayur Jarag and many more shared their experiences as Caregiver during Healthcare needs of their family or friends. Some had good experiences but for many they were distressing, not upto the expectations, violating the rights and even having gross communication problems. The message was home with these animated sharing, that there needs to be deliberations, discussions, teachings and Guidelines for doctors and would be doctors.

Dr. Pooja Shatadal, Assistant Professor Psychiatry, elaborated on module 2.6 with a case scenario, Exploring Autonomy vs Beneficence, Capacity and Competency in Healthcare decision making. Teachers engaged in the debate.

Dr. Disha Vasavada, Assistant Professor Psychiatry, elaborated on module 2.8 of on What does it mean to be a family member of a sick person. Audience identified the need areas of a Caregiver, I.e. Illness related, Finance related, Hospital facilities related and Caregiver role related. The Healthcare professionals must address these areas effectively in their interaction, along with high Ethical standards, positive hopeful approach, knowledge of related legal frameworks, non judgemental attitude and Empathy.

Dr. Kamlesh Dave, Associate Professor Psychiatry, at the end, lightened the atmosphere with his light-hearted session on Empathic Communication.

Many teaching-learning Techniques were discussed throughout the workshop. All were asked to work on their session plans of 8 AETCOM modules.