Some lessons, some fun...
‘Natcon’
Natcon 2011’, the 86th annual national conference of the Indian Medical Association, was hosted by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital recently.
The three-day conference saw as many as 600 delegates from across the country and abroad taking part in seminars, workshops and symposium covering topics such as management of emergencies, changing trends in medical education, national health programmes, diagnostic investigations and their impact on patient management and medical management issues.
For medical practitioners, the conference provided an opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and acquaint themselves with recent developments and advances in the medical and healthcare sector. These apart, the medical practitioners also enjoyed watching a host of cultural events presented by students of RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
The cultural evening included mesmerising dance, music and fashions shows. The fashion show was a medley of ethnic and formal wear. Interesting choreography and the attitude of the students who walked the ramp gave a professional touch to the show. The fusion and Indian contemporary dances stole many hearts. A fire-breathing show performed by one of the students received huge applause. ‘Bindas Hudugi’ fame Priya Hassan was the chief guest for the cultural evening.
On the second day, G K Ramachandrappa, professor of Anatomy, at RajaRajeswari Medical College took charge as the new president of The Indian Medical Association. The delegates who took part in the conference utilised the occasion to upgrade their knowledge as well as to explore the City and the South-Indian cuisine.
“This is the first time I am coming to Bangalore. I am a member of the Central Council of the Association. After the meeting, I will be travelling to Mysore and Ooty. “Bangalore seems perfect for me,” said Dr Anjankar from Kolkata.
Dr Ganesh, a radiologist, attended most of the seminars. “This is a platform where we get to meet experts and seek their guidance. Healthcare sector is developing at a fast pace.These conferences accelerate the process of knowledge-sharing among medical practitioners,” he said.
However, students, house surgeons and medical internees didn’t show much interest in attending the proceedings. “They are discussing advanced topics and we were not able to follow them. But, we have been drawing inspiration from the experts. When we glance at topics such as surgery using 3D mesh, nuclear medicine in clinical practice, we are amazed about the pace at which technology is changing healthcare practices,” said Sayyad, a house surgeon at RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
