The Center for Music Therapy Education and Research conducted a week-long campaign to mark its 4th anniversary from 05.01.2015 to 10.01.2015 continuously, seeking to popularize the medical benefits of music. The events planned were diverse with a clear focus on 1) rural outreach, 2) collaboration with the clinicians, medical and para-medical students and 3) dissemination of professional knowledge on music therapy. During the inaugural function on 05.01.2015, the logo of the CMTER Unit was officially unveiled and an annual report showcasing the activities of CMTER in the areas of clinical practice, research and training was released by Prof. Dr. S. Krishnan, Dean (Administration). Prof. Dr. Vellore A.R. Srinivasan released two official bulletins “The Harmony” volume 3 Issue 1 and 2 for the years 2014 which reported empirical studies, clinical cases, patient stories, photo stories, and much interesting music therapy information to benefit practitioners from diverse specialties. Dr. Parin Parmar, Paediatric Physician, allergist, and music therapy consultant from Rajkot, Gujarat was the special guest during the occasion. Dr. Sumathy Sundar, Head CMTER elaborated on the clinical and research activities of CMTER which collaborates with the different clinical specialties like Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dermatology, Paediatrics, and CIDRF and also detailed on the various projects undertaken, both on-going and completed. The following community programs were inaugurated by Prof.UshaCarounanidy, Principal, IGIDS and Prof. K Renuka, Principal, KGNC.
