Mysore Medical College Graduate Association of North America

Mysore Medical College-Graduate Association of North America (MMC-GANA) Efforts to improve MMC and Affiliated Hospitals at Mysore
1995-2021





March 16,2021




MMC-GANA
Rukmaiah Bhuplalam ,M.D
Krishna C. Murthy, M.D.



MYSORE MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduates Association of North America
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MMC- GANA, MAA Trust and MMC Alumni efforts to improve our Alma Mater and the timeline

1. Auditorium and Library project: Dr. H.N. Ramaprakash: A large new Auditorium was built in 1999 and being used as library/conference hall in collaboration with State Health Department and MMC GANA. $250,000, Dr.N.Ramachandra Murthy contributed $20,000 for an Electronic Library
2. MMC research endowment fund- MMC 1961 batch 2011; ₹20 lakhs/ $31,000, the interest is given as scholarship to a research project among the faculty.
3. Pathology Lab: MMC 1961 batch ;Drs.Rajashekar and K.Sathya : 2009-10 Rs 6 lakhs –upgraded the laboratory tables, refurbished the electrical and water supply to the lab
4. Radiology Dept: MMC 1961 batch /Sathya Kanagal, MD 2018; Established another endowment fund at radiology dept. with $10,000 and the interest provides a scholarship every year for the best Post graduate student.
5. Endowment fund for PG students MMC 1967 Batch &MMC-GANA Research Fund 2017-18; a total of ₹73 lakhs.One half of the funds given to various departments for equipment and rest is being used for an endowment fund for post graduate research, education and health care activities of MMC.
6. Swaasha Charity Allergy &Asthma Clinic: 2017: A collaboration of International Asthma Services and MMC GANA: Total funding $10,000. The Clinic provides free care for Children in the Pediatric Dept.
7. Featured lectureship at MMC: Dr.Keshav Reddy (Neuro Surgeon)Memorial Lectureship Fund 2019 ;$10,000 Established by Martha Reddy to honor a faculty
8. Pediatric ward: Kusuma Hampapura,MD MMC 1984 batch:2019- Total cost ₹ 6 lakhs provided syringe pumps, infusion sets to Pediatric Emergency ward.
9. Improved Pediatric Emergency ward, Stepdown ward and PICU with much needed ventilators and Patient Monitors.MMC 1965 batch & MMC GANA: 2019-20 Total Budget ₹55 lakhs/$77,000.
10. Cheluvamba Hospital Project: Upgraded Operating room, labor room equipment
Dr.H.N. Ramapraksh and MMC_GANA 2020-21; - Total Cost ₹ 73 Lakhs/$100,000.

12 Anatomy Histology 10 slide sets. (Total 650 slides) MMC 1965 batch: ₹ 85,000 Fund raised in India:

13 Pathology, Blood Bank and Microbiology Departments- Total Cost ₹ 112 lakhs/ $156,400– a significant upgrading of all the equipment MMC Alumni and MMC GANA 2021:


As you can see the various projects done so far has improved various preclinical, clinical departments and various sections of the K. R Hospital systems. Also, MMC alumni have established several research, postgraduate student scholarships on an ongoing basis with an endowment funds at MAA trust in Mysore. (Mysore Medical College Alumni Association) MAA trust also have undertaken other projects based on donors wishes for several years locally. Now approximately MMC -GANA /MAA trust is involved in approximately $ 820,000 grants/endowment funds for these various projects.
There is a strong support from MMC alumni via MMC GANA in USA and for selected projects we have also good support from Canada and UK also. Our Alma mater will celebrate Centennial celebrations in the 2024 and the vision is to engage all MMC alumni / MAA Trust and especially MMC alumni in India and improve rest of the hospital systems and the preclinical departments. There is support from Department of Health at the Govt. Karnataka and the Director and HOD of MMC will engage in this endeavor also.
How can all MMC alumni can engage and help and make this Mysore Medical College & Research Institute a model one in India.
1. MMC alumni in India need to engage more, visit the college and get involved. Also need to donate generously to MAA trust locally. You can take up the leadership role and serve.
2. MMC alumni in USA, Canada and UK and other countries continue to support the cause and become a life member of MMC GANA
3. Several MMC alumni have done some selected projects on their own at MMC, thank you and continue to do so.
4. All of us need to participate in the Public Private partnership and improve the patient care at MMC, which serves the poorest of the poor.
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6. Email [email protected]
7. MAA trust: https://maamysore.blogspot.com, email [email protected]
8. Thank you all –Namaste



1Upgrade of Pathology Practical Hall at MMMC 2009-10

Dr. B.M. Rajashekar and Dr. Kanagal Satyanarayana, 1961 batch

During one of our visits to pathology department we noticed that pathology Hall where we used to stain slides was in a poor condition. We asked Head of the department of pathology at that time how we as an alumni can help the department of pathology.

She requested whether we could replace the wooden table with granite and provide upgraded water and electrical system for the Hall. She also brought our attention the death of one of the Lady Asst. Professor who died looking at the electric microscope as there was no circuit breaker in the hall. We immediately decided to do the requested upgrade and share the cost between us. My brother who was a Karnataka electrical Board executive engineer offered his help to get it done for half the cost of PWD tender. Cost of the project was Rs: 600000.00 (6 Lakhs).

The whole project was completed with help of my brother in 5 months. There was left over money, we bought a wide screen LED 52 “TV monitor to project slides for the students.

I strongly feel if we Alumni put our mind and resources, we can get things done expeditiously.

“Where would I be except for Primary school at Village, Kanagal or for Mysore Medical college at Mysore” I wonder.

Thank you very much

God bless MMC

Kanagal Satya






1. MMC 1967 Batch and MMC- GANA’s Research, Education and Health Care Fund
MMC 1967 Batch launched a fund to benefit MMC during the 50th
Anniversary Celebrations of the batch in Mysuru in Dec 2017.

The batch raised a total of ₹ 46,17,338, with 33 alumni donating amounts from RS. 10,000 to $10,000. MMC GANA graciously matched dollar to dollar of the donations made in North America, directly to GANA, i. e., ₹ . 26,84,234. So, the grand total of RS. 73,01,572. was deposited in MAA trust account under the name "MMC 1967 Batch and MMC- GANA’s Research, Education, and Health Care Fund". It is being operated by the MAA Trust as an independent fund. The money was deposited in the State Bank of India, as a ten-year term deposit, yielding 6.75% annually.

In 2018, from this fund, ₹ 21, 81,029 was given to MMC to support several departments with very much needed equipment. Yearly Interest earned from the rest of the fund is being given out as grants to post graduate research, education, and health care activities of MMC. The post graduate candidates are selected through a yearly competitive selection process. In 2018, nearly three lakhs rupees were distributed to 7 such selected candidates.

MMC 1967 Batch's goal is to raise more funds in the future for long term support of this project, and to include a younger batch to join us to maintain the perpetuity of the fund. We very much appreciate the generosity of all the donors to this fund, matching funds donated by GANA, and the valuable advice and guidance given by members of GANA, MAA, and MMC, without which this venture would not have taken off. We seek continued support of all the MMC alumni in helping our Alma Mater to whatever extent we can.

Usha Vasan, MD Kempe Gowda, MD

And 1967 Batch MMC Alumni









2. MMC 1961 Batch and MMC – GANA’s Research, Education Fund 2011


Our Batch of 1961 collected approximately ₹ 20,00000 (₹20 lakhs) including dollar-to-dollar generous matching from MMC-GANA. It was deposited in MAA trust account under the name “MMC 1961 Batch Fund” The purpose of this is to create a corpus fund as a fixed deposit in the trust account. The interest earned from the fixed deposit will be spent on research projects. The applications for the research will be invited from faculty at Mysore Medical College and will be decided by the faculty which project will be awarded. This appears to be running smoothly. Thanks to all my batch mates who have contributed generously.

​On a personal note, Kolar N. Murthy and I have been contributing every year to MMC-GANA fund without failure (many years) and our treasurer; Kittane Ranganathhas been investing prudently. As you heard in the Business meeting of MMC/GANA, during our recently successfully completed South Africa/Victoria falls trip, funds have grown significantly.

​ I also adopted MMC radiology department in 2018 for obvious reason I donated $10,000 to be put in fixed deposit, the interest earned will be used for a prize money for the best post graduate student in radiology, it is also used to promote CME and other educational activities at our alma mater. I did not seek matching funds, as there are some issues with FCRA approval.

I wrote a special letter to SBI to get approval for transfer of funds to MAA trust.

I always think where I would be if not for Mysore Medical College. I plan to donate every year directly from RMD to MMC-GANA for specific purpose to promote educational activities and take advantage of tax deduction (as does Kolar Murthy). I hope MAA Trust get the FCRA approval in the meantime. We encourage all of our alumni members think of giving back to our institution. Above is one such way and we are sure many of you will take up similar projects as a personal endeavor and MMC/GANA is always there to match such worthy causes.

Kanagal Satya








3. SWAASHA CHARITY ALLERGY & ASTHMA CLINIC’ {SAAAC) at MMCRI, MYSORE.

Introduction: The prevalence and incidence of asthma and allergic disorders are on the raise globally as well as nationally and locally. Based upon our own study in Mysore, the prevalence of such disorders is increasing at 10% each year in the city of Mysore. This is mainly due to lifestyle changes, Indoor pollution, traffic related auto pollution and population shift. Mysore district has an estimated prevalence of 20% population being affected (nearly 2, 50,000 persons) with such ailments. To meet the demands of the lower socioeconomic population affected, the idea of the ‘Charity allergy asthma clinic’ was born.
It was a Red letter day for the citizens of Mysore and surrounding areas, as well as MMCRI (Mysore Medical College & Research Institute) on January 11th 2017, when the FIRST full ‘CHARITY CLINIC FOR ALLERGY &ASTHMA’ in India and Karnataka in particular, was inaugurated by Dr Balasubramaniam MD, Chairman/Founder of Vivekananda Youth Movement, Sargur, Dr SAAAC was the dream child of Dr Pudupakkam K Vedanthan (Dr PK), MMC 1969 batch, founder/Chairman: International Asthma Services (IAS) (www.globalchestinitiatives.org) and it became a reality when IAS joined hands with MMCGANA (MMC Graduates Association of North America). The generous matching contribution from MMCGANA helped enormously to set up the Free clinic, which is actually delivering care at International standards. SAAAC is being efficiently managed through the Cheluvamba Women’s and Children’s Hospital (CWCH) and is located at the OPD dept of CWCH. The primary consultant is Dr Savitha Ramaraj, Professor of Pediatrics at MMCRI and a graduate of the Diploma Allergy Asthma (DAA) program at Christian Medical College, Vellore (www.cmch-vellore.edu).
Services rendered include comprehensive evaluation, education and treatment of various allergic disorders, asthma, eczema, food allergies for both children (primarily) as well as adults. Evaluation consists of Allergy Skin testing using standardized materials, computerized Spirometry, education both group and individual. Periodic ALL SERVICES RENDERED ARE 100% FREE TO EVERYONE.
SAAAC and IAS are highly appreciative of continued support promised by MMCGANA.
Report respectfully submitted by P K Vedanthan MD, Chairman, IAS, MMC1969

5 Class of 1965 batch, MMC GANA and MAA Trust 2019-20
Pediatric Emergency Ward, Step Down Ward and PICU upgrade

Class of 1965 batch celebrated their Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2015 in Mysuru and visited the College and the KR hospital systems and identified the need in several areas.

Class of 1965 batch, MMC GANA and MAA trust in Mysore joined together to refurbish and improve the medical facilities at Cheluvamba hospital and Children's Hospital at MMC in 2019. The project improved existing PICU, Stepdown Pediatric ward and Pediatric Emergency room.
The project improved the Step-down Pediatric ward in providing O2 and suction outlets to each of 15 beds. Pediatric Emergency Ward was furbished by O2 and suction outlets to 5 beds, Pulse oximeters, and infusion and syringe pumps. Provided 24 new cots and mattresses to the entire ER ward. Raised nearly ₹ 9 lakh from MMC alumni in India and UK and the above project was completed with help of MMA Trust
The PICU was refurbished with 2 new Maquet Servo ventilators, 2 Patient monitors, and other accessories. All major equipment has a total of 5-year warranty. Nearly $45,000 raised from 1965 MMC batch alumni in USA and UK and was matched by MMC GANA to complete the project. (Total Cost $64000) This endeavor was possible with the help of EKAM, a local NGO in South India to transfer the $$ funds.
In the last one year this project has been invaluable since the COVID pandemic and has been appreciated by teaching staff, medical students, and patients.

Krishna C. Murthy, MD and MMC 1965 Batch Alumni






6. Dr. H.N. Ramaprakash (Class of 1954) MMC GANA and MAA Trust 2020-21
Cheluvamba Hospital upgrade and Endoscopic Operation Theater

Dr. HNR had a long-term dream of improving Cheluvamba Hospital, who is a specialist in Obstetrics’ and Gynecology and practiced many years in Indiana, USA.
The project established an Endoscopic operation theater at Cheluvamba hospital and provided various equipment to the department to improve the patient care, teaching of undergraduate and post- graduate students and will stimulate future research projects.
The newly developed Endoscopic operation room has a state-of-the-art Laparoscopic set, with cautery machine (Shalya), insufflator (Mivonex), a large UPS back up for power and various Hand instruments to compliment the procedures.
Briefly, following equipment were furbished to the Department: Hysteroscopy set, Digital Video Colposcopy set HD66 with monitor, Lap OT table, Anesthesia workstation, Mini Bipolar TCRE set. The total cost of the project was $106,000 (~ Rs. 80 lakhs). Dr.HNR contributed generously to the project equally and was matched by MMC GANA.
Such a large project has been in the making for the last 3 years and there are many MMC alumni who were involved, EKAM organization from Chennai, India, MMC GANA, MAA Trust, Director of MMC & Research Institute, and Head of the Dept of Cheluvamba Hospital.
Special mention and appreciation to Dr. AC Viswanathaswamy, MRCOG of Bangalore (Class of 1965 MMC) who navigated the process locally and was crucial. Dr. Sai Lakshmi, Director of EKAM along with Saikiran, Sridhar, Kiran Moras and others were instrumental in procuring the equipment, warranty, implementation and training of the staff. EKAM, which is a FCRA approved NGO in India and able to receive the $$ and we thank them for their openness to partner with MMC GANA and for their transparency and accuracy in accounting. We appreciate and thank Prof. and HOD Dr. Sudha and the Director Dr.Nanjaraj for their support and involvement. Also, we thank and appreciate MAA Trust executive committee members and MMC GANA committee: Drs. Kolar Murthy, KA Ranganath, Sathya Kanagal, Rukmaiah Bhupalam (President), Krishna C Murthy.
A special appreciation for Dr. HNR, who is very humble, dedicated and his interest and perseverance in this project, makes our MMC a great institute of learning and patient care. Also, we thank all MMC Alumni (MMC GANA) for their support of our alma mater









Dr.H.N. Ramaprakash (Class of 1954) MMC GANA and MAA Trust 2020-21
Cheluvamba Hospital upgrade and Endoscopic Operation Theater


The Cheluvamba Hospital, earlier known as Vanivilasa Hospital, was located at Yelavala road (Vinoba Road) behind Maharani’s college hostel. This was started in 1880 with 21 beds at the behest of Sri Chamraja Wodeyar. This was named after the Late Maharani Kempananjj ammanniavaru. It was upgraded and renamed as Cheluvamba Hospital in 1939 with 200 beds when constructed at the present site. It became a teaching hospital in 1933. A separate Seetha Ranga Outpatient Dipensary was donated in 1939 by the philanthropic couple and donors A.S.Rangaswamy Iyengar and Smt.A.R.Seethamma. The present O.P.D. Block of obstetrics and Gynecology was built in 1997. The three floor Women and Children Block attached to Cheluvamba Hospital was built in 1964.




7 An upgrade of Pathology. Microbiology Laboratory and Blood Bank Departments at MMC& RI by MMC GANA /MMC Alumni 2021.

Dr.AR Raghupathi, MD and an alumnus of MMC researched and did a need assessment in these departments and provided a major list of laboratory equipment’s and was reviewed by MMC GANA and implemented with help of EKAM Foundation.

The project established a State-of-the-art laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents for Pathology and Microbiology Departments along with Blood Bank. The much-needed modernization of the department helped to improve the patient care, teaching of undergraduate and post- graduate students and will stimulate future research projects.
Briefly, following equipment were furbished to the Departments:1 Tissue Processor. Siemens-Hematek 3000 semi-automated slide staining, Siemens Clintek Novus -an automated urine chemistry analyzer, Remi make BCM10 Ultra Blood Collection Monitor system, Remi make Bench top blood bag tube sealer, York made Microslide cabinet- 1000,000 slides/320 drawer, Donor cot (local made), Prime S***m- Computer assisted semen analyzer, Lisa Plus/Lisa Wash Elisa reader for HIV detection, and adequate UPS back up power for all 3 departments. All major equipment will have 3- 5 years of warranty for sustainability The total cost of the project was $156,400 (~ Rs.1.2 crores). MMC alumni in USA donated very generously and was matched equally by MMC GANA
Such a large project has been in the making for the last 2 years and there are many MMC alumni who were involved, EKAM organization from Chennai, India, MMC GANA, MAA Trust, Director of MMC & Research Institute, and Head of the Dept of pathology, Microbiology and Blood Bank Departments
Special mention and appreciation to Dr. Raghupathi of Bangalore (Class of 1980 MMC) who navigated the process locally and was crucial. Dr. Sai Lakshmi, Director of EKAM along with Saikiran, Sridhar, Kiran Moras and others were instrumental in procuring the equipment, warranty, implementation and training of the staff. EKAM, which is a FCRA approved NGO in India and able to receive the $$ and we thank them for their openness to partner with MMC GANA and for their transparency and accuracy in accounting. We appreciate and thank Prof. and HOD Drs.Auradha,Sudha and Manjunath and the Director Dr.Nanjaraj for their support and involvement. Also we thank and appreciate MAA Trust executive committee members and MMC GANA committee: Drs. Kolar Murthy, KA Ranganath, Sathya Kanagal, Rukmaiah Bhupalam (President), Krishna C Murthy.
Also, we thank all MMC Alumni (MMC GANA) for their support of our alma mater


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