Time To Listen to The Inner ear – A practical Vestibular workshop at BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagaruru
Introduction
The CME program titled “Vestibular Workshop – Time to Listen to the Inner Ear” was successfully conducted by the Departments of Physiology and ENT on 27th March 2026 at the ACU Bengaluru Campus, Nagarur, under the aegis of the APPI Bengaluru Chapter. The session was conducted in a hybrid mode. The program aimed at enhancing the understanding of vestibular physiology, diagnostic evaluation, and recent advances in management.
Event Proceedings
The session commenced with an inaugural address, followed by an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system. This was succeeded by insightful deliberations on the mechanisms of vestibular stimulation and their clinical relevance in conditions such as vertigo, dizziness, Parkinson’s syndrome, stress, and anxiety.
A total of eleven expert speakers delivered lectures on various aspects of vestibular nerve stimulation, highlighting both natural and modern therapeutic approaches to regulate autonomic dysfunction and improve balance. Special emphasis was placed on integrating recent research findings into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes. The workshop also incorporated discussions on diagnostic techniques and practical approaches to vestibular assessment.
Hands-on training on vestibular stimulation was also conducted, where participants volunteered and shared their experiences, adding practical value to the workshop.
The CME witnessed enthusiastic participation, with over 115 participants attending online and more than 65 participants attending offline. The audience included postgraduate students, PhD scholars, clinicians, and academicians, fostering engaging discussions and interactive learning throughout the sessions.
The esteemed dignitaries and speakers for the event included:
- Vijayaraghavan, Former Director DRDO, MP
- Nagashree MV, HOD Anatomy, BGSMCH
- Jabir P K, Professor Physiology, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
- G K Sudhir, HOD Physiology, BGSMCH
- Sanjay Kumar, Dean, Netaji Subhash Medical College, Bihar
- (Maj) Nikhil S Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, ENT, BGSMCH
- Sai Sailesh Kumar, Professor, Physiology, BGSMCH
- Bhagyashree N, Professor, Physiology, AIMS, BG Nagara
- Syed Sadat Ali, Vice Principal & Head, Physiology, Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research, KGF
- Naveen Ravi, Assistant Professor, Physiology, BGSMCH
- Leena Lakshmi Prasanna, Tutor, Physiology, BGSMCH
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive coverage of vestibular physiology and its clinical applications.
- Expert lectures on vestibular nerve stimulation, emerging technologies, ongoing research, and modern therapeutic approaches. Hands-on training on vestibular stimulation, enhancing practical learning experience.
- Active participation from scholars, clinicians, and academicians.
- The program fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge among departments.
- The CME was accredited with two KMC credit points.
Conclusion
The program concluded with a feedback and valedictory session, along with the distribution of certificates to participants. Overall, the CME was highly informative and well received, contributing significantly to academic enrichment and encouraging further exploration in the field of vestibular sciences. The program gained hands-on training on vestibular stimulation and successfully fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. The organizing committee expressed sincere gratitude to all the speakers, delegates, and supporting bodies for their valuable contributions in making the event a success.
