Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4: Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Jammu, successfully conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on “Recent Advances in Ophthalmology” under the aegis of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
The event brought together eminent faculty from premier medical institutes across India, who shared their expertise on the latest advancements in ophthalmology.
Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, served as the patron of the CME. In his inaugural address, he highlighted AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing a platform for ophthalmologists to interact and learn from renowned experts in the field.
The event was co-patroned by Lt General Sunil Kant, MS & Dean (Research), AIIMS Jammu, while Prof Meeta Gupta, Dean (Academics), AIIMS Jammu, served as the NAMS Nodal Officer. Prof Umesh Kapil represented NAMS during the event.
The CME featured distinguished guest speakers, including Prof J S Titiyal (former chief of R P Centre, AIIMS Delhi), Prof Radhika Tandon (chief of R P Centre, AIIMS Delhi), Prof Vishali Gupta from PGIMER Chandigarh, Prof Jyotirmay Biswas from Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai) and Prof Pradeep Venkatesh from R P Centre, AIIMS Delhi.
The local organizing committee, led by Dr Bhavani Raina, Additional Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Jammu, along with Dr Nitin Kumar, Associate Professor, and Dr Nazia Anjum and Dr Ridham Nanda, Assistant Professors, ensured the smooth execution of the event. Faculty and residents from GMC Jammu, ASCOMS, GMC Srinagar, GMC Kathua, and GMC Doda actively participated.
An E-Poster Competition was also held for postgraduate students. The session was judged by Prof Renu Hashia from ASCOMS, Prof Sanjay Kai from GMC Jammu, Prof Maneesha Sethi from GMC Kathua and Dr Bhavani Raina from AIIMS Jammu. A quiz competition for postgraduate students was also conducted.
The proceedings of the CME were conducted by Dr Asma Jabeen and Dr Rigzen, Senior Residents, while the vote of thanks was presented by Dr Nitin Kumar, Associate Professor, AIIMS Jammu.
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