Lecture Series in Chennai,
Mumbai & Delhi
by Dr Tanveer P. Mir
Member ACP’s Board of Regents and Chair
ACP’s International Council
2 to 6 September, 2013
Lecture/Meeting Schedule - Chennai
Chennai 2September 2013 (Monday)
Sr.#
Hospital/Govt.
College
Concerned person
1
Stanley Medical
College & Hospital
Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan
2
Madras Medical
Mission
Dr. Mullasari Ajit S..,
Director - Cardiology
Topic of
Lecture
Update on
Stroke: Who
Should Get
Intervention
Time
12:00 to 13:00
Acute Coronary
Syndrome: Who 12:30 to 13:00
should get an
intervention
Remarks
Meeting with Dr. S. Geethalakshmi , Dean accompanied Directors of other
departments, followed by the lecture attended by physicians, HODs, studentds
and faculty
Introduce ACP and how it wants to partner with hospitals/medical colleges.
Talk about ACP activities, products and member benefits.
Chennai 3September 2013 (Tuesday)
Hospital/Govt.
College
Concerned person
1
Kilpauk Medical
College & Hospital
Dr. R. Narayana Babu,
Deputy Superintendent
2
Sri Ramchandra
Medical College &
Hospital
Dr. S. Anandan, Dean
Medical College
Sr.#
Topic of
Lecture
Update in
Congestive
Heart Failure
Time
12:30 to 13:00
The Top Five
threats to Global
13:00 to 14:00
Health: Focus
on India
Remarks
Meeting with Dr. Narayana Babu and other HODs followed by lecture attended
by physicians, internists, students and faculty
Lecture to be attended by physicians, internists, students and faculty
Dinner with ACP Members from Chennai at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Velachery
Lecture at Stanley Medical College
Stanley Medical College (SMC) was formally established on July 2, 1938.
The College is associated with the well known Government Stanley Hospital
which has 1280 beds for in-patient treatment. The hospital has an out-patient
attendance of around 5000 patients per day. The three well known
departments of the Stanley Medical Hospitals are Surgical Gastroenterology,
Urology and the Institute of Hand Rehabilitation and Plastic Surgery. The
Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of Hand and the Department of
Plastic Surgery (IRRH & DPS) is one of the best centres in Southeast Asia.
People met:

Prof. Dr. S. Geethalakshmi - Dean

Dr. R. Sridhar, Associate Professor

Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan – Head of Department
Lecture at Stanley Medical College
Lecture topic – “Update on Stroke: Who Should Get an Intervention?”

Attended by approximately 50-60 post graduate students, Resident
Doctors and hospital staff. This was followed by Q&A session.
Discussion points:

Welcome by the Head of Department (HOD) and Dean. Dean spoke
about STEMI project in Cardiology and continuing engagement with
ACP. Students go for 3 months ‘Observership’ during their 4.5 years
study so they are ready to practice as soon as they graduate. ACP could
help with the ‘Observership’ – identify hospitals, mentors etc.

Dr. Geethalakshmi wants to be engaged with ACP. Dr Mir invited her to
become a Fellow of ACP and to send her CV.

HOD spoke of possible tie-ups. Appreciative of lecture.

Dr Mir highlighted benefits of ACP Membership. Encouraged students
and residents to become members as college is IMED approved and
therefore student membership is free.

ACP to revert with an Institutional rate for subscription to Annals of
Medicine and MKSAP.
Photos – Stanley Medical College
Welcome by the Dean
Rapt Audience at Dr. Mir’s lecture
Lecture at Madras Medical Mission
The Madras Medical Mission(MMM) is an International Health Care
Provider and a 256 bed Quaternary care centre of excellence providing
healthcare services in the areas of Adult/Paediatric Cardiac care,
Reproductive Medicine, Liver & Digestive diseases, Kidney and Multi-Organ
transplantation.
The hospital has an MOU with the Cleveland Clinic and the European Stent
for Life. Holds joint conferences and workshops with Cleveland Clinic.
People met:

Dr. Mullasari Ajit S. - Director Cardiology
Lecture Topic:
“Acute Coronary Syndrome: Who Should Get An Intervention?”
Attended by 15 resident doctors and cardiologists
Lecture at Madras Medical Mission
Discussion Points:

Dr. Mullasari Ajit S. - Director Cardiology to be included in the Steering
Committee. Has many publications to his credit.

Open to workshops and conferences

Lot of patients come from overseas for treatment. At least 2 patients from
South Africa daily. Therefore need to have quality health care.
Photos - Madras Medical Mission
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Audience at Dr. Mir’s lecture
Lecture at Govt. Kilpauk Medical College
Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) is one of the premier government medical
instituitions in India. Founded in 1960, the college has been instrumental in
producing many world renowned doctors. There are 2 busy hospitals
affiliated with the KMC - Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and
Government Royapettah Hospital.
People met:

Dr. R. Narayana Babu - Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Balan

Prof. Dr. Usha Lakshmi, Professor of Medicine (faculty)
Lecture Topic:
“Update in Congestive Heart Failure”
Attended by 50 post graduate students, Residents and physicians.
Lecture at Govt. Kilpauk Medical College
Discussion points:

Dr Mir welcomed by Dr Narayana Babu and Head of Cardiology

International brochures and flyers distributed to students.

Keen on student membership and a possible tie up where they could
exchange best practices etc. College is IMED approved and therefore
student membership is free.

Welcomed such lectures by experts.

Dr Mir asked Prof. Dr. Usha Lakshmi, Professor of Medicine (faculty) to
send her CV for consideration of Fellowship

Dr Mir highlighted benefits of ACP Membership. Encouraged students
and residents to become members.

Institutional rate for subscription to Annals of Medicine and MKSAP to be
sent.
Photos - Govt. Kilpauk Medical College
Welcome address
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Lecture at Sri Ramachandra Medical College
and Research Institute
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC & RI),
now named Sri Ramachandra University (SRU), is a deemed university.
SRU consists of eight constituent colleges with over 45 departments offering
about 92 courses in health care and medical studies and research with more
than 3500 students.
In 1997, SRU entered into a relationship with Partners Harvard Medical
International to pursue curriculum reform, faculty development, and
improvements in health care quality and patient safety in the school's
affiliated medical centre. One of the results of this collaboration was the
achievement of accreditation by Joint Commission International in 2009, the
first teaching hospital in India to obtain such accreditation from JCI. The
university has been accredited by NAAC with A Grade with a GCPA of 3.52
on a 4-point scale, the highest to be awarded to a private medical university
in India.
Lecture at Sri Ramachandra Medical College
and Research Institute
People met:

Dr. M.K. Sudhakar, MD; Professor & Unit Chief; Sr. Consultant - Dept. of
Medicine

Dr. Preetam Arthur, Professor of Medicine, Dept. of General Medicine
Lecture Topic:
“Top Five Threats to Global Health”
Attended by 40 undergraduate students, post graduate students,
professors and physicians
Discussion points:

Interested in subscribing to MKSAP and Annals. Need to revert with
institutional rate for both. Presently subscribe to 'Update'.

Dr Mir asked Dr. Preetam Arthur who is a FRCP to send his CV to her so
she can review for Fellowship.

Dr Mir highlighted benefits of ACP Membership. Encouraged students
and residents to become members as college is IMED approved and
therefore student membership is free.
Photos - Sri Ramachandra Medical College
and Research Institute
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Audience at the lecture
Members’ Dinner at the Westin, Velachery
Chennai
List of confirmations/final attendees

Dr. Bellarmine V. Lawrence, MD, FACP (USA) - attended

Dr. Mahmaud Shirazi, MBBS; MD (USA); AB (USA); FACP (USA); FMMC; MRCP
(UK) Consultant Physician, General/Internal Medicine - attended

Dr. Krishna Seshadri – confirmed but did not attend

Dr. Srinivasan Bhaskar - confirmed but did not attend

Dr. R.V.S.N. Sarma, MD (Med), MSc (Canada), FCGP, FIMSA, FICP (USA), FACP
(USA), FRCP (Glasgow), Senior Consultant Physician - attended

Dr. Arul Rhaj - confirmed but did not attend

Dr. Nadathur Devanathan Ramanujam, MBBS, MD (Gen Med), FACP (USA),
FIMSA; Consultant Physician & Liaison Neurologist - attended

Dr. Chennur Arshad Akeel, MD (Gen Med), FRCP (Glasgow), FRCP (Dublin),
FACP (USA), DABTM (USA), FICA (USA), FCCP (USA); Senior Consultant,
Internal Medicine – attended

Dr. G. Sengottuvelu, MD (Gen. Med), DM (Card), DNB (Card), FRCP (Glasgow),
FSCAI, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (France), FMMC, FCSI; Senior
Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist - attended

Dr. Rajan Ravichandran, MD, MNAMS, FACP (USA), FRCP (Edin); Senior
Nephrologist – attended
Note: 10 members confirmed but 7 attended the dinner – 6 were ACP Fellows.
Members’ Dinner at the Westin, Velachery
Chennai
Discussion points

Members welcomed the opportunity to interact with a member of the Board of
Regents

Suggested that ACP in India target post graduate students like is done in the USA.
Have Post graduate updates specialty-wise.

Suggested that for national conference have 'updates' across sub specialties,
academics and research. Invite Abstracts/Posters.

Procedures need to be taught. Non-invasive Content knowledge minimal. ACP
could help fill this gap.

ACP can help with ‘Observership’. Since ACP can sponsor only 3 persons it was
suggested that ACP can help identify hospitals and mentors if medical
student/Resident can pay for own fare.

More visibility. Reach out to post graduate students. Post graduate updates
specialty-wise.

Dr Shirazi and Dr. Sengottuvelu work closely with the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical
University that has 30 medical colleges in Tamilnadu affiliated to it. Will help ACP
connect with them.

Dr Ravichandran holds his own conference in India and would like Dr Mir to suggest
a senior Nephrologist as speaker for the conference

All keen to help with and support the forthcoming conference and the India Chapter.
Dr ND Ramanujam keen to be a speaker at the conference.
Photos - Members’ Dinner at the Westin,
Velachery, Chennai
Discussions over dinner
Photos - Members’ Dinner at the Westin,
Velachery, Chennai
From Left to Right (Back Row): Priti Khanna, Dr. Shirazi, Dr. Sarma,
Dr. ND Ramanujam, Dr. Rajan Ravichandran, Rohini Dhar
(Front Row): Dr. Sengottuvelu, Dr. Mir, Dr. Arshad Akeel, Dr. Bellarmine Lawrence
Lecture/Meeting Schedule - Mumbai
Mumbai 4 September 2013 (Wednesday)
Sr.#
Hospital/Govt.
College
Concerned person
Topic of Lecture
Time
Remarks
1
Dr. Ramakant Panda –
Asian Heart Institute Director, Medical
Services
1. Evaluation & Management of Sepsis
2. The current status of Antibiotic resistance
3. Introduction of pain management
4. Hazards of Hospitalisation
9:00 to 12:00
Lectures to be attended by physicians, internists,
nurses and HODs
2
K. J. Somaiya
Medical College and Dr. Geeta Niyogi - Dean
Research Centre
Evaluation & Management of Sepsis
15:00 to 16:30
Lectures to be attended by physicians, internists,
nurses and HODs
Mumbai 5 September 2013 (Thursday)
Sr.#
Hospital/Govt.
College
Concerned person
Topic of Lecture
Dr. V. P. de Sa – Director
Medical Services
Evaluation & Management of Sepsis
1
Saifee Hospital
2
Dr. Ashok Asthana - Sr.
Seven Hills Hospital
VP - Quality
1.Evaluation & Management of Sepsis
2.The Global Aging Tsunami (Gerontology)
Time
Remarks
12:00 – 13:30
Lectures to be attended by physicians, internists,
nurses and HODs
15:00 – 17:30
Lectures to be attended by physicians, internists,
nurses and HODs. 2 other lectures to be
conducted by Seven Hills Hospital doctors
followed by panel discussions
Dinner with ACP Members from Mumbai at Maya, The Trident, BKC
Lecture at Asian Heart Institute
Asian Heart Institute (AHI) is a world-class 250 bed Indian cardiac care
hospital, established in 2002 with ALL the medical and patient facilities you
would expect in a world-grade cardiac hospital. As of July 2012, it was one of
the two private hospitals in India to participate in a government insurance
scheme to provide coverage for the poor. AHI has been built, and functions
to,
the
guidelines
of
the
Cleveland
Clinic
in
USA.
People met:

Dr. Susheel Kumar Bindroo, Consultant

Dr. Suresh Mehtalia, diabetologist

Dr Manoj Chawla
Lecture Topics:
“Evaluation and Management of Sepsis in 2013”
“The Current State of Antibiotic Resistance”
“Introduction to Pain Management”
“The Global Aging Tsunami (Gerontology)”
Lecture at Asian Heart Institute

Attended by approximately 45-50 post graduate students, Resident
Doctors and hospital staff. This was followed by Q&A session.
Discussion points:

The Director – Dr. Ramakant Panda was unavailable due to a medical
emergency, however, the lecture series was well attended by the
physicians, internists, nursing and faculty

Dr. Susheel Kumar Bindroo was vocal about methodologies used in India
and the way medical care is provided in India. Diabetologists, Dr. Suresh
Mehtalia and Dr. Manoj Chawla too expressed concerns about
addressing specific medical interventions in India.

Showed interest in Gerontology. Much to be done in the area of
Geriatrics.

Institutional rate for subscription to Annals of Medicine and MKSAP to be
sent.
Photos – Asian Heart Institute
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Audience at the lecture
Photos – Asian Heart Institute
Welcome branding
Audience interaction at the lecture
Lecture at K.J. Somaiya Medical College
Hospital & Research Centre
The K. J. Somaiya Medical College is a private Medical College owned and
managed by the Somaiya Medical Trust. The College has around 145
qualified experienced teaching faculty and 104 Resident Doctors working in
21 well equipped departments. The College runs Undergraduate course of
MBBS and Postgraduate Courses in Pediatrics(M.D.) and Obstetrics and
Gynaecology (M.S.). It is affiliated to ‘The Maharashtra University of Health
Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
People met:

Dr. Geeta Niyogi, MD - Dean

Dr. Damayanti Shah, MD - Medical Superintendent
Lecture Topic:
“Evaluation and Management of Sepsis in 2013”
Attended by 40 graduate, post graduate students, Residents and
Professors
Lecture at K.J. Somaiya Medical College
Hospital & Research Centre
Discussion points:

Student membership. Encouraged students and residents to become
members as college is IMED approved and therefore student
membership is free.

Faculty membership

Welcomed such lectures in the future - keen on anything that has
academic value

Institutional rate for subscription to Annals of Medicine and MKSAP to be
sent.
Photos – K.J. Somaiya Medical College
Hospital & Research Centre
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Audience at the lecture
Lecture at Saifee Hospital
The Saifee Hospital has 33 specialised departments, more than 400
doctors and 236 beds. Today, the hospital is one of the most technologically
advanced hospitals in the entire country. Saifee Hospital is recognised by
Diplomate of National Board –New Delhi for Post Graduate Programs in
Medicine, General Surgery and Imaging. College of Physicians and
Surgeons for Diploma Programs in Ophthalmology, Diabetes, Orthopedics
and Imaging. The Hospital is also recognised by The Maharashtra Medical
Council as an Accredited Medical Teaching Institute for conducting CME's,
Seminars, Workshops and Conferences.
People met:

Dr. Vernon P. de Sa, Medical Director

Dr. Iqbal B. Bagasrawala, Consulting Physician, Cardiologist,
Diabetologist

Dr. Vidya B. Doshi, MD (Med); Consulting Physician

Dr. Janki - past General Secy. of ISCC

Dr. Charu Jani – Senior Intensivist & Treasurer Elect of API
Lecture at Saifee Hospital
Lecture Topic:
“Evaluation and Management of Sepsis in 2013”
Attended by approximately 30-35 post graduate students, Resident
Doctors and hospital staff. This was followed by Q&A session.
Discussion points:

Subscribe to the Indian Journal of Critical Medicine - journal of the Indian
Society of Critical Care.

Dr. Mir fielded questions about management of Sepsis in India and
comparisons with US.

Dr. Sachin Jain, HOD of Microbiology at the hospital was enthusiastic
about participating in the 2014 conference to be held in Delhi

Institutional/corporate membership to be considered

Interest shown by some attending Residents to become ACP member
Photos – Saifee Hospital
Welcome by Medical Director
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Photos – Saifee Hospital
Group Photograph with Attendees
Audience
Lecture at Seven Hills Hospital
Seven Hills Hospital is built on a sprawling area of 17 acres with up to 2
million sq. ft. of built up area. Design complaint with international accredited
hospital architectural norms. One of the very few hospitals in the world
having an inpatient bed capacity of 1500, 24 Dialysis units, 36 Operation
Theatres & 4 Cath Labs.
People met:

Dr. Ashok Asthana, Sr. Vice President - Quality

KumKum Baidyaroy, Vice President - Administration
Lecture Topics:
“Evaluation and Management of Sepsis in 2013”
“The Global Aging Tsunami (Gerontology)”
Lecture at Seven Hills Hospital

Attended by approximately 35-40 post graduate students, Resident
Doctors and hospital staff. Presentations were made by their own
doctors and a panel discussion took place after Dr. Mir’s lectures. This
was followed by Q&A session.
Discussion points:

Seven Hills Hospital is keen to collaborate for such future lecture series

Would like to consider special conferences/workshops specially in the
area of Hospital Management

Dr Asthana wants ACP to consider a certification program that will
assure competency levels and fill gap that exists in skill sets of students
coming from medical colleges of mixed repute
Photos – Seven Hills Hospital
Dr. Mir being Felicitated
Welcome address
Photos – Seven Hills Hospital
Lecture by Dr. Mir with Panel on stage
Members’ Dinner at the Trident, BKC,
Mumbai
List of confirmations/final attendees

Dr. Preeti Chhabria, MD (USA); Consultant in Internal Medicine, PD Hinduja
National Hospital & Research Centre - attended

Dr. Hemraj Chandalia – confirmed but did not attend

Dr. Kanjaksha Ghosh, MD (Med), DNB (Haem.), MNAMS, FRC Path. (Lon), FACP
(USA), MRCP (Ire), MRCP (UK), FICP, FNASc; Director National Institute of
Immunohaematology - attended

Dr. S.B. Gupta, MD (Int. Med), FISE, FICN, FICP, FICC (India), FCSI, FICC (Int.),
FACP (Hon.), FICA (USA), FCCP (USA); Chief Medical Superintendent and Chief
Physician-Cardiologist, Central Railway HQ Hospital, Dean Indian College of
Physicians (Academic wing of API) - attended

Dr. Niranjan N. Rathod, DM, MD, FACP (USA), Fellowship in BMT, Seattle, USA;
Visiting Consultant Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Hiranandani Hospital attended

Dr. Sandhya Kamath, Ex Dean Sion Hospital, KEM Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak
Medical College, Indian College of Physicians (ICP), Dean of G.S. Seth Medical
College, Past President API; Hony. FACP - attended
Note: 6 members confirmed but 5 attended the dinner – 2 were ACP Fellows, 2
were Hony Fellows as they were ex Presidents of API
Members’ Dinner at the Trident, BKC,
Mumbai
Discussion points

Members welcomed the opportunity to interact with a member of the Board of
Regents

Suggested that ACP be more visible in India. Willing to share benefits of ACP
Membership with colleagues. ACP Flyers and International Brochure to be sent
when required. Dr Niranjan Rathod has promised to get 10 new members for ACP.

Suggested that for national conference have 'updates' across sub specialties, like
done at the Annual Conference in the USA. Thought it was a great idea to Invite
Abstracts/Posters at the Indian Conference and get them published thereby earning
CME credits.

Dr. Chabbria who has been a member of ACP for the last 11 years is a great
ambassador for ACP.

Hinduja Hospital had expressed interest during Dr Mir’s visit in September 2012 in
sponsoring candidates for fellowships (for upto 10 candidates). They were working
with Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (APIO) but it did not materialise.
They were open to Fellowships/Mentorships. Dr Chhabria to take this up again with
the hospital.

Interest shown in Gerontology/Geriatrics. Dr Mir to help.

All keen to help with and support the forthcoming conference and the India Chapter.

Suggested that ACP work closely with API. Dr SB Gupta, Dean ICP to discuss ACP
Booth and speaking opportunity for ACP at the APICON 2014 at the Governing
Body Meeting to be held on 7th & 8th September.
Photos - Members’ Dinner at the Trident, BKC,
Mumbai
Discussions over dinner
Photos - Members’ Dinner at the Trident, BKC,
Mumbai
From Left to Right: Priti Khanna, Rohini Dhar, Dr. Sandhya Kamath, Dr. Mir,
Dr. SB Gupta, Dr. Priti Chhabria, Prof. K Ghosh, Dr. Niranjan Rathod
Lecture/Meeting Schedule - Delhi
Delhi 6 September 2013 (Friday)
Sr.#
Hospital/Govt.
College
Concerned person
1
Delhi Medical
Council
Dr .A.K. Agarwal –
President
2
Fortis Hospital,
Gurgaon
Dr. H. H. Das, Director,
Anaesthesia
3
Artemis Health
Institute, Gurgaon
Dr. Arpit Jain, Senior
Consultant – Internal
Medicine
Topic of Lecture
One on one meeting
1.
2.
Introduction to Pain Management
Symptom Management in the Cancer
Patient
One on one meeting
Time
Remarks
10:00 am to
11:00 am
Meeting to discuss accreditation of ACP courses,
materials and resources for CME credits
12:00 pm to
2:00 pm
Meeting at 12 noon followed by Lectures to be
attended by physicians, internists, nurses and
HODs. Lunch organized by Hospital.
4:30 pm to 5:00
pm
Site visit for 2014 Conference followed by Dinner with ACP members from Delhi at Monsoon, Le Meridien, Janpath
Meeting at Delhi Medical Council
People Met:

Dr. A.K. Agarwal, Professor of Excellence (ENT), Ex Dean Maulana
Azad Medical College, Additional Director General of Health Services,
President Delhi Medical Council

Dr. Suneela Garg, MD; Director Professor, Maulana Azad Medical
College, Ex Head, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Delhi University

Dr. Girish Tyagi, Registrar cum Secretary, Delhi Medical Council
Discussion points:

Dr Agarwal offered to fully support the ACP Conference to be held in
New Delhi in Sept. 2014. Welcomed offer to be on the Steering
Committee. Gave consent for Dr Suneela Garg to be on the Scientific
Committee of the conference.

To help with getting key people from the Ministry of Health, Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – the Director General, Dr. Katoch
who is a Microbiologist to be involved in some way with the conference
thereby raising the stature of the same.

Dr Agarwal said he could try get Ex President of India, Dr Abdul Kalam
as Chief Guest. This will help get publicity for the conference as also
attract participation and attendance.
Meeting at Delhi Medical Council
Discussion points contd.:

Suggested that topics of the Conference should be in line with areas of focus of the
Indian Government. This will generate interest of the medical fraternity in India as
also grab the attention of the policy makers.

Suggested tracks on ‘Communicable Diseases; Non-Communicable Diseases;
Chronic Respiratory Diseases; Mental Health; Health Administration & Leadership;
Geriatrics; Womens’ Health.

Will help with potential pharma participation as also will suggest and try and get key
physicians as speakers/panelists/moderators at the conference.

Highly recommended Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan, M.D., FRCP (London, Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Ireland), Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Sc (Hon. Causa), FNASc, FASc, FNA, FACP,
FACE; Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre,
Chennai as one of the speakers.

Dr Agarwal confirmed that the Online CME Credit proposal sent by ACP will be
discussed with the CME Committee of Delhi Medical Council at their meeting on
18th September, 2014. Favourably inclined to it. Dr Mir also informed them that ACP
could develop a customised product for online credits if so required.

Confirmed that at a stage of signing contract with BMJ for online CME Credits but
that in no way should stop DMC for partnering with ACP.
Lecture at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, is a multi-super specialty,
quaternary care hospital with an enviable international faculty, reputed
clinicians, including super-sub-specialists and speciality nurses, supported
by cutting-edge technology. A premium, referral hospital, it endeavours to be
the 'Mecca of Healthcare' for Asia Pacific and beyond. Set on a spacious 11acre campus with 1000 beds, this 'Next Generation Hospital' is built on the
foundation of 'Trust' and rests on the four strong pillars Talent, Technology,
Infrastructure and Service
People met:

Dr. Rimy Khurana, Deputy Manager, Operations

Dr. Dilpreet Brar, Regional Director

Dr. H.H. Das, Director Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management

Ms. Nilanjana Roy, Deputy Manager - PCS
Lecture at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Lecture topic:
“Introduction to Pain Management, Emphasis on the Older Adult”

Attended by approximately 25-30 by Senior Physicians, Resident
Doctors, Oncologists and hospital staff. This was followed by Q&A
session.
Discussion points:

Appreciative of lecture. Would welcome such lectures/workshops on
specific topics in the future too.

Fortis has a nice ‘Meditorium’ that can seat 110 pax. Dr Mir discussed
having a possible ‘Pre-Session on Gerontology’ at the Fortis Hospital,
Gurgaon on 4th Sept. (a day prior to the 2014 Conference in Delhi). To
involve Dr H.H Das and Dr Samir Parikh of the hospital in the sessions
on Pain Management & Mental Health respectively.

Corporate membership package to be considered.

ACP to revert with Institutional rate for subscription to Annals of Medicine
and MKSAP.
Photos – Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Lecture by Dr. Mir
Dr Das and Dr Kaul felicitating Dr. Mir
Members’ Dinner at the Le Meridien,
Delhi
List of confirmations/final attendees

Dr. Pervez Ali Ahmed, MBBS – confirmed but did not attend

Dr. Sona S. Abraham, MBBS, FACP (USA) - attended

Dr. Suchitra Behl, MD, ABIM Internal Medicine, NYMC (USA), Fellow Advanced
Endocrinology & Diabetes; Consultant Fortis C-DOC - attended

Dr. Atul Bhasin, MD, FACP - confirmed but did not attend

Dr. Navin Kumar Soni, MD, FACP (USA), FICP, FIACM; Senior Physician
Consultant & Head Dept. of Internal Medicine, Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital –
attended
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Dr. Ashutosh Shukla, MBBS, MD, FACP (USA); Director Dept. of Medicine and
Incharge of the DNB program, Artemis Hospitals – attended
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Dr. Vikram Sarbhai, MBBS, FACP - confirmed but did not attend
Note: 7 members confirmed but 4 attended the dinner – 3 were ACP Fellows.
Members’ Dinner at the Le Meridien,
Delhi
Discussion points
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Members welcomed the opportunity to interact with a member of the Board of
Regents
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Felt that aggressive marketing should be done in India so ACP is more visible.
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Members offered to help grow membership – will talk to colleagues. Dr Mir asked
them to avail reduction on dues by giving references.
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Welcomed idea of having 'updates' across sub specialties, at the Conference as
also publication of the abstracts and posters.
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All were willing to help with the Conference and gave consent to be on the Steering
Committee.
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Dr Behl suggested that Dr. Anoop Mishra, Director and Head, Department of
Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Fortis Hospitals, Vasant Kunj; President,
National Diabetes Obesity & Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC), President, Center for
Diabetes Obesity & Cholesterol Disorders (C-DOC), Director, Diabetes Obesity &
Metabolic Diseases, Diabetes Foundation (India) could be invited to talk on
Diabetes and Obesity at the 2014 Conference in Delhi
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Felt that ACP needs to ease the process of re-accreditation. Not easy for ACP
Members in India to earn the required CME credits.
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Areas of concern - ‘Ethics of Medical practice in India” and ‘Hospital Management”.
Felt that ACP could consider a certification program that will help
standardize/recognize competency levels; help bridge gaps in skill sets.
Photos - Members’ Dinner at the Le Meridien,
Delhi
From Left to Right: Dr. Sona S. Abraham, Dr. Ashutosh Shukla, Dr. Mir and
Dr. Suchitra Behl
Note: Dr. NK Soni left early
Conclusion
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Dr. Mir’s lectures were well received. ACP Member Benefits highlighted
before each lecture. Need to follow-up with e-mailers and posters to
increase visibility of ACP in India and grow the membership as India
needs 200 dues paying members to launch the India Chapter.
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Great interest shown by Medical Colleges and Hospitals in the topic
‘Evaluation and Management of Sepsis 2013’ and ‘The Global Aging
Tsunami (Gerontology)’.
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Lectures held at only IMED approved Medical Colleges in each city as
students of these colleges can become members for free. Members
endorsed the idea that ACP should target the post graduate students as
done in USA.
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Member Dinners were fairly well attended though held on week days.
Allowed for great interaction and gave a lot of insight on challenges and
possible opportunities for ACP in India. Need to meet/engage with
members on a quarterly basis.
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Announcement of the forthcoming ACP conference to be held in New
Delhi on 5-6 September 2014 has been well received. Dr Mir was able to
put together a tentative ‘Scientific Committee’ and ‘Steering Committee’
for the same as also a tentative program based on discussions with
members, physicians of the hospitals visited in the 3 cities.
Conclusion – Contd.

Should partner/engage with API and Delhi Medical Council for a
successful first conference in India.
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Need to hold lecture series in Bangalore and Pune in February 2014 so
one can increase awareness/visibility as regards ACP in these towns.