Medical Crossword Competition – 2026

A Medical Crossword Competition ‘Medical Mind Maze’ was conducted on 5th June 2026 from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at LH-1 as part of the Academic Fiesta organized under the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of KVG Medical College & Hospital, Sullia.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from MBBS students, with a total of 19 students taking part in the competition. The crossword was designed to test and enhance the participants’ medical knowledge.

The winners of the competition were:

– First Prize: Mr. Krupanidhi, II MBBS

– Second Prize: Mr Joy Samantha, III MBBS

– Third Prize: Miss Himani Patel, IV MBBS

The program was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Rao, In-charge for Academic Events under Student Engagement for the Silver Jubilee Year. The competition was organized and conducted by Ms. Akanksha Singh (Academic Secretary) and Mr. Ajay T (Joint Academic Secretary).

The event was conducted successfully and received an encouraging response from the students.

Dean

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan is a alumna of Thanjavur Medical College, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her MD in Physiology from Madras Medical College and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Alagappa University.

Throughout her academic medical career, Dr. Natarajan has served in various capacities at several prominent institutions, including Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Government Medical College Coimbatore, Government KAP Vishwanathan Medical College in Trichy, and Meenakshi Medical College in Kanchipuram. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she has held the position of Dean in multiple medical colleges for more than a decade. Her expertise in faculty training within medical education has earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Natarajan has served as an assessor on the Medical Council of India (MCI) panel for over 15 years. She was also an Ex-Senate member of the MGR University and Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr. Natarajan has completed an Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME). Since 2019, she has been serving as the Dean at KVG Medical College and Hospital in Sullia.