Psychiatrists to Play in ‘Psychiatry Premier League’ (PPL)
Mangaluru: Indian Premier League (IPL) fever has influenced the psychiatrists to have their own league called the ‘Psychiatry Premier League (PPL). Addressing the media persons duringa press meet held a Mangalore Press Club, Dr. P K Kiran Kumar, Professor of Psychiatry, A J Institute of Medical Sciences and co-ordinator of PPL said, “
Karnataka Chapter of Indian Psychiatry Society, in association with the Indian Psychiatry Society – (IPSKC), a cricket tournament – Psychiatry Premier League (PPL) will be held on November 26th and 27th at NMPT Grounds, Panambur.”
He further said, ” A total of 8 teams of Psychiatrists from all over Karnataka will be participating in this Two- day tournament. A friendly match between lady Psychiatrists of Mangaluruwill also be held. IPSKC is also organizing Zonal and National level tournaments in the month of December and January respectively. This tournament will be conducted with a purpose of creating awareness and clearing the misconceptions related to mental illness & also to emphasize the role of physical activity in mental well being. The awareness and importance of organ donation will also be highlighted in this tournament.”
Inspector General of Police, Western Range, J. Arun Chakravarthy, MCC Mayor Harinath and Cine star Ms. Anitha Bhat will be Chief Guests for the inaugural function. Dr. Prasad Rao, President, Indian Psychiatric Society and Dr. Santhosh Soans, President elect, Indian Academy of Pediatrics will preside over the valedictory function. Dr. Ajith Bhide, President elect, Indian Psychiatric Society will be conducting a CME to the Psychiatrists on 26th evening .
Psychiatry Premier League (PPL) is conducted under the guidance of Dr.Mahesh Gowda, President, IPSKC and Dr. Madhukar, Chief Psychiatrist, Kadabams, Bengaluru. Dr. P K Kiran Kumar, Professor of Psychiatry, A J Institute of Medical Sciences will lead this event, PPL 3 in Mangaluru..
Dr. Rohan Mendonsa, Professor & HoD of Psychiatry, Yenepoya Medical College and Hospital, and Shivprasad Shetty, Marketing Manager, AJ Hospital and Research Centre were also present during the press meet.
