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Name of the College / Institution
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Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faculty of Medical & Allied Health Sciences, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara.
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Name of the Organizing Unit/ Department/Committee:
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Department of Anatomy
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Type of Event
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Professional Ethics
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Event Number
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NA
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Title of the Event
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Cadaveric Oath Ceremony – I MBBS Batch 2026–27
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Level of the Event
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College Level
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Mode of the Event
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Offline
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Date(s) and Duration
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12th October 2026 (Monday) – 1 Hour
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Time
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03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
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Venue / Platform / Location
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Dissection Hall, Department of Anatomy, AIMS, B.G. Nagara.
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Theme / Area
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Medical Ethics, Respect for Body Donors, Professionalism, Cadaveric Oath and Dissection Hall Orientation.
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Target Audience
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First-year MBBS students of Batch 2026–27
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Number of Participants
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180+ Students and faculty members of the Department of Anatomy.
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Accreditation / Recognition, if any
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NA
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Financial Assistance / Sponsorship, if any
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NA
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Chief Guest / Resource Persons / Experts
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NA
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Objectives of the Event
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1. To instil ethical values, empathy and professionalism among newly admitted medical students.
2. To promote respect, dignity and gratitude towards body donors for their invaluable contribution to medical education.
3. To familiarize students with the significance of the Cadaveric Oath and their ethical responsibilities during cadaveric dissection.
4. To encourage a responsible, disciplined and respectful approach towards learning human anatomy.
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Brief Proceedings / Event Summary
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The Cadaveric Oath Ceremony for the I MBBS Batch 2026–27 was organized by the Department of Anatomy on 12th October 2026, from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM, at the Dissection Hall, AIMS.
The programme was conducted as an important introduction to ethical and professional responsibilities associated with cadaver-based anatomy education.
Proceedings of the Programme:
1. Administration of the Cadaveric Oath
· The programme commenced with the administration of the Cadaveric Oath by Dr. Sharada B M. The newly admitted students solemnly took the pledge, acknowledging the invaluable contribution of body donors to medical education. The oath emphasized the importance of treating the human cadaver with dignity, gratitude, respect and professional responsibility.
2. Orientation to Dissection Hall Rules and Regulations
· Following the oath-taking ceremony, Dr. Ajay N, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, addressed the students and introduced them to the essential conditions, guidelines and parameters governing activities in the Dissection Hall.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in the students’ early medical education, introducing them to the ethical foundations of anatomy learning and their responsibilities as future medical professionals.
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Key Outcomes / Learning Outcomes
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1. Ethical Awareness: Students were introduced to the ethical significance of body donation and the importance of respecting human cadavers.
2. Professional Responsibility: Students formally acknowledged their responsibility to uphold dignity, confidentiality and professional behaviour during cadaveric learning.
3. Dissection Hall Familiarization: Students received an initial orientation regarding departmental conditions, guidelines and expected standards of conduct.
4. Respect for Body Donors: The ceremony reinforced gratitude towards individuals who voluntarily contributed their bodies for medical education.
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Feedback Analysis
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1. Educational Significance: The combination of the Cadaveric Oath and Dissection Hall orientation provided a meaningful introduction to respectful and responsible cadaveric learning.
2. Professional Value: The programme offered an opportunity to reinforce empathy, gratitude, discipline and respect for human dignity among new medical students.
3. Scope for Improvement: A brief interactive discussion or student reflection following the oath could further strengthen understanding and internalization of the ethical principles.
Overall Assessment: The programme was appropriately structured to introduce students to the ethical foundations of anatomical dissection and expected professional conduct.
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Follow-up / Action Taken, if any
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Recommended Follow-up Activities:
- Reinforcement of Ethical Values: Reiterate the principles of the Cadaveric Oath during subsequent dissection sessions.
- Compliance with Dissection Hall Guidelines: Reinforce adherence to departmental regulations, appropriate protective measures and professional behaviour.
- Faculty Supervision: Ensure continued faculty guidance during cadaveric dissection and practical learning activities.
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Attachments / Enclosures
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· Event brochure/invitation
· 4–6 selected photographs
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