Date: 5th August 2024
Venue: D.B.J. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Chiplun
Speaker: Dr. Santoshkumar Bhise, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, B.K.L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde
The Department of Anatomy conducted an awareness lecture on Organ and Body Donation to promote understanding and encourage voluntary participation in this noble cause. The session, delivered by Dr. Santoshkumar Bhise, highlighted the immense value of body and organ donation in advancing medical education, research, and surgical innovation.
The lecture emphasized that donating one’s body after death is a selfless act that contributes to medical learning and helps develop improved healthcare practices. Dr. Bhise explained various aspects of the topic, including:
- Meaning and importance of body donation
- History of body donation in India
- Ethical, legal, and religious considerations
- Process of voluntary body donation
- Impact on medical education and research
- Challenges and family consent procedures
The session also addressed emotional aspects, highlighting how recognition ceremonies honor the donors and their families for their contribution to humanity.
Body donation forms were distributed among the audience, which included college students, faculty, support staff, and local community members, to encourage active participation. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where attendees expressed great interest in learning more about the process and its significance to society.
