XX IAMM TAPC Annual State Conference : Minutes of the Generalbody Meeting

XX IAMM TAPC CHAPTER ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE - 2017

RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAKINADA

21^ST-22^ND JANUARY 2017

MINUTES  OF THE GENERAL BODY MEETING HELD  AT 5.30 PM ON 21^ST JANUARY 2017

The agenda  and points discussed in Genera body meeting  were as follows : :

1.      Decision regarding  next conference (2018) :  Dr. P. Sreenivasulu Reddy, Professor and Head of Narayana Medical College, Nellore proposed that he will conduct the  XXI IAMM TAPC Chapter Annual Conference in 2018 at Narayana Medical College, Nellore. The proposal was accepted by the  general body. The dates will be decided later after the  announcement of examination calendar of the university. 
 

2.      Treasurer’s report : Dr. Kasturi P., Treasurer of IAMM TAPC  Chapter presented  the Treasurer’s report.  The general body approved it. 
 

3.      Memberships and membership fees :  The general body at length discussed  various aspects and arrived at the following decisions : 

a.      The life membership fees will be enhanced to Rs 1500/- from Rs. 1000/-  w.e.f. 1^st March 2017

b.      Annual memberships will no longer be  permitted.

c.       All the postgraduates are required to take  3-year PG membership  (no change in the fee of Rs. 500/-) that is valid for 3 years.

d.      All senior residents are eligible to take a  life membership.

e.      All those who are applying for life membership are recommended to take the National IAMM Membership also. That is also a prerequisite for participating in some of the competitions (refer to guidelines). 
 

4.      Dr. Ranganathan  Iyer proposed institution of presidential oration in the state conference too. The general body accepted it and it is decided to allot a slot of 40 minutes (35 min actual talk + 5 min introduction) on the first day of the conference after inaugural ceremony. Organising committee will bear the TA and DA for the same. 
 

5.      Dr Iyer also proposed conduction of midterm CME :  the general body declined the proposal as there were already  several zonal CMEs going on in different parts of the state and  it is mandatory for the postgraduates  to attend  those CMEs. 
 

6.      Electing the executive body :  Dr. K.R.L.Suryakirani will be the President of IAMM TAPC Chapter  and taken over the charge from Dr. Vasanti Kabra.  The other members of the executive body will be    elected  during the general body  meeting to be held  in 2018 at Narayana Medical College, Nellore. An announcement will  be released to that effect  in  October 2017. 
 

7.      Donations for the prizes : many of the existing prizes have fixed deposits and interest generated on them is being utilized for giving the awards. However, some awards are being brought by the donors themselves  at the time of conference. Dr. K.R.L.Suryakirani madam announced that she will deposit the amount for the prizes already instituted by her.  It is decided to write a letter to the  other donors too to deposit the amount at the earliest as a fixed deposit with the IAMM TAPC Chapter.  For institution of any new prizes, the tariffs are already fixed in an earlier general body meeting at vizag (cash prizes = minimum deposit of Rs. 50,000/- and medal = Rs. 1,00,000/-). 
 

8.      Using  National body PAN number : Dr. Prasanthi, vice-president mentioned that, in the general body meeting at the national conference (Chandigarh),  a  subcommittee  has  been  constituted  to  amend  the  IAMM constitution  regarding use of PAN Cards,  life membership, or any other  issue related to the account affiliations.  The point is noted by the general body. 
 

9.      PG Examination and curriculum : many members recommended that PG practical examination may be shortened for two days, yet to cover the important aspects of practical microbiology. Members felt that it is better to switch over to the practical aspects that are of immediate relevance in the present day context of diagnostic microbiology.  A  message to highlight similar problem was circulated on the website few years back and a two day schedule designed by Dr. P. Sreenivasulu Reddy, HOD of Narayana Medical College  is also available on the website. We will revive it and recirculate seeking the advice of all the heads of the departments and a consolidated opinion of the members can be transmitted to  the university for approval.  Some also pointed out the  issue that the PGs are to be given peripheral postings as per the existing guidelines to increase clinical exposure.
 

10.  Incorporation of medical education concept into the annual conference :  Good discussion took place about how to incorporate the topics of medical education  into the discussions or deliberations at the conference. But a consensus has not reached. It needs further discussion through online/whatsapp or emails for forming a final opinion.