Oct. 27-29: 14th Annual Conference of IADVL Karnataka branch to be held at Manipal
Manipal: Dr Sathish Pai, Professor of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and Organizing Chairman CUTICON KN 2023 said in the press meeting today organized at Udupi Press Club, that, “Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal along with Karavali Dermatology Society (KDS) are hosting 14th Annual state conference of IADVL, Karnataka branch from 27-29th October 2023 at Dr TMA Pai Halls, KMC, Manipal. This conference is very special to us as we are hosting it after a gap of 23 years. Dermatology is one of the fastest-growing sub-specialties and is the most sought-after branch during postgraduate courses. It is very important to keep updated in the chosen speciality; one such avenue where one can refresh one’s knowledge is state conference by listening and discussing with experts”.
“We are fortunate to have four distinguished international experts who are coming from places such as the USA and UK to deliver talks. Dr Razaque Ahmed from Boston University is a world expert in the management of autoimmune bullous diseases with a lot of publications in reputed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine. His treatment protocol in pemphigus is widely accepted by the scientific fraternity. He will be delivering two talks and he will be conferred the ‘Charaka Award” by the IADVL Karnataka branch for his contribution to the subspecialty of Dermatology. Another distinguished faculty is Prof Jemima Mellierio from St John’s Institute of Dermatology, UK. She is a World expert in a genetic skin disease called ‘epidermolysis bullosa’. She has many publications in her name and is involved in the revised classification of this disease. Besides this Dr Manjunath, an expert from the University of Wales going to deliver talks on psoriasis and eczema. Dr Srikumar from Dubai is going to share his experience with a new drug in the management of psoriasis. Besides this, experts from different parts of the country such as Chandigarh, Pondicherry, Kolkata, Vellore, Chennai and Ahmedabad are going to share their experience” he added.
On this occasion, Dr Raghavendra Rao, Professor and Head of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Organizing Secretary CUTICON KN 2023 said, “Around 600 delegates have registered for the conference; doctors who are pursuing post-graduation are presenting papers (around 500 papers will be read). The conference will be held in 5 halls. Karnataka Medical Council has recognized this meeting and has given 5 credit hours to doctors who are attending the conference. A quiz competition will be held for postgraduate and undergraduate students. Many awards will be distributed – such as lifetime achievement award, best community service, young dermatologist award, etc”. The inaugural program of the conference will be held on 28th October. IADVL Karnataka Branch President and National President and Dr Sharath Kumar Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Manipal will participate in the program. On 29th October Psoriasis awareness walkathon will also be held from 6: 30 a.m. onwards. It will start from MAHE Manipal and end in front of Kasturba Hospital Manipal.
Dr Lokesh Rao and Dr Sripathi H- Organizing Co-Chairman, and Dr Sanath, Joint Organizing Secretary, Mohan Shetty were present at the Press meeting.