XVII IAMM AP Chapter : IAMMAPCON 2014

Preconference CME of XVII Annual Conference of IAMM AP Chapter (IAMMAPCON 2014) was held on 3-1-2014. The theme of the CME is : "Immunodiagnostics".

The CME was inaugurated  by Dr. Shruti Mohanty, principal, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally. Dr. K.Saileela, Professor and Head of Microbiology and Organising Secretary of the Conference, Dr. Rajendra B.Surpum, Professor of Microbiology, KIMS, Narketpally; and Dr. Renuka P. of Chanre Diagnostics and Rheumatology centre, Bangalore participated in the inauguration function.

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The conference was inaugurated on 4-1-2014 by Dr. K.Sambasiva Rao, Retd. Vice-chancellor, Dr. NTR University of Health Scicences. Dr. Kamineni Suryanarayana (CMD of Kamineni Educational Society), Dr. M.V.Ramanamma (Rector,Dr. NTR University of Health Scicences),    Dr. Shruti Mohanty (Principal, KIMS, Narketpally), Dr. P.R.Anuradha (Retd. Professor  and Head of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College, and Vice-President of IAMM AP Chapter)  Dr. K.Saileela (Organising Secretary and Professor and Head, Dept of Microbiology, KIMS), Dr. K.Prasannthi (Associate Professor of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad and Secretary of IAMM AP Chapter) graced the occassion and released the souvenir.

 

(L>R : Dr. M.V.Ramanamma, Dr. P.R.Anuradha, Sri K.Suryanarayana, Dr. K.Sambasiva Rao, Dr. Shruti Mohanty, Dr. K.Prasanthi, Dr. K.Saileela)

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PHOTO GALLERY  : CME      CONFERENCE

Complete report:

Annual conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, Andhra Pradesh Chapter was organized by Department of Microbiology, Kamineni Institute of medical sciences, Narketpally, from 3^rd January 2014 to 5^th January 2014. Free accommodation at campus and free transport from Hyderabad was arranged for the delegates by the management of Kamineni educational society.

                  On 3^rd January 2014, Pre conference CME was conducted on Immunodiagnostics. Three eminent speakers in this field took part in the program. Program started with prayer after breakfast and registration. CME was inaugurated by the principal, Dr.Shruti Mohanty. First speaker, Dr.Renuka, pathologist and Director of Chanre diagnostic center in Bangalore.   gave a lecture on’ immunodiagnostic methods used in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases’. She had given many practical examples from her own experience, Second speaker,  Mr.Badrinarayana, technical expert of BD diagnostics,  delivered a lecture on the use of ‘flowcytometry’ in diagnostic field and also demonstrated the technique of flowcytometry. There was a lunch break followed by a lecture on ‘Merits and demerits of common serological tests’ by Dr. Rajendra surpam, professor of Microbiology, KIMS. This was followed by demonstration of common serological tests like gel diffusion, ELISA, immunochromatography(ICT), western blot.               

On 4^th January 2014, conference started with registration and breakfast. Conference was inaugurated by the  honourable chairman of KIMS Sri Kamineni Suryanarayana garu. Chief guest was Dr.R.Sambasiva Rao, former Vice chancellor of DrNTRUHS. After welcome address by organizing secretary,Dr.K.Sai leela, program was started with prayer by master Nitesh and violinist, Paleti Govardhan Rao and lamp lighting by dignitaries on the dias.  Brief address by the vice president,IAMM AP chapter Dr.P.R.Anuradha, Secretary IAMM AP chapter Dr.K.Prasanthi wishing all the delegates. A brief introduction about the chief guest was given by the organizing secretary followed by talk by chief guest Dr.R.Sambasiva Rao. He had stressed on the importance of research and motivated youngsters in research. Souvenir was released by chief guest. Inaugural function was concluded by vote of thanks by Dr.B.Sreekanth.

                Program continued after tea break. Dr.Kola Rajyalaksmi Memorial oration was given by Dr.S.K.Mohanty on ‘immunosenescence’. This was followed by the lecture of Dr.M.V.Ramanamma on ‘Changing paradigms in the diagnosis of MDRTB’. There was lunch break followed by prize papers and free paper sessions in three halls. Poster session was also going on simultaneously. Sessions were concluded by 5.30pm. There was General body meeting where Dr. K.Sai leela was announced as President IAMM AP chapter for this year. Dr.Anuradha, professor and HOD Mamata Medical College, Khammam had given her consent to host  next 2015 annual conference in February second week at Khammam.

             There were excellent cultural programs performed by Sree Vidya Peeth students from 6.00pm to 7.30pm followed by dinner at 8.00 pm.

              Program continued on 5^th January 2014 with talk by Dr.R.R. Rao on ‘Changing concepts on Sepsis’. After tea break, there was PG Quiz conducted by Dr.D.S.Murty followed by pedagogue on Biomedical waste management. Free paper sessions continued simultaneously in all the three halls. After lunch break there was a rapid fire round conducted by Dr.Manik Das, Professor and HOD, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. Prizes were distributed by Dr.Amaresh, Superintendent, KIMS hospital in Valedictory function. Program was concluded  with  the  vote of thanks proposed by the organising secretary, Dr.K.Sai leela followed by National anthem.

 

FRCPath Part- I Course ( Medical Microbiology)-2014

4^th FRCPath  Part- I Course ( Medical Microbiology)

                 22^nd– 24^th January 2014 , Department of Microbiology Global Hospital,  Hyderabad

This course is specifically held for those who wish to sit the FRCPath ( Medical Microbiology and Virology) PART- I  examinations conducted by the Royal College of Pathologists UK

The course will cover a wide range of topics in Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection control and prevention, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology and Tropical Medicine that form a major component of this examination adhering to  a MCQ & EMQ format as designed for the Part- I examinations with mock exam papers at the end of the course. It is preferable for a candidate to have at least 2 years work experience after their postgraduation to sit this examination.

For details contact :  Dr. Ranganathan Iyer

                                    Consultant Clinical Microbiologist

                                    Global Hospital , Hyderabad

                                    Mob: 09849690680

                                    E mail: ranganathaniyer@yahoo.com

Message from Secretary, IAMM

Dear Secretaries and Presidents of IAMM State Chapters,
As per the directions of IAMM President 2013, here with i request you to attend a meeting at Hyderabad during the IAMM conference to discuss the following agenda.
1. Updating the addresses and emails of the members.
2. reporting of IAMM activities.
3. Financial assistance.
4. any other matter with permission from chair.
timing 3.30 pm on 22nd Nov 2013.Venue; HICC Hotel Novotel Hyderabad IAMM 2013 conference.Please contact me at venue.
Kindly confirm your participation by mail.
Thanks,

Dr Mahantesh B Nagamoti. MD (Micro), Ph.D (Med Micro)
Secretary. Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) &
Prof & Head Microbiology JN Medical College
KLE University. Belgaum- 590010.
cell no 09448141342.

PG Practical Examinations : split up of marks- a proposal

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MICROCON 2013

The XXXVII National Conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists  is scheduled to be  hosted between 21st – 24th November 2013 at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to be organized by the Department of Microbiology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad,

The theme of the Conference : 
“CLINICAL & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY - FUTURE TRENDS”

Conference website :  http://microcon2013.com  / http://microcon2013.com/index.html

Conference Secretariat :

Dr. V Lakshmi,

ORGANISING SECRETARY

PROFESSOR & HEAD,

Dept. of Microbiology,

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences,

Panjagutta, Hyderabad – 500 082

Please see the following links which are very useful for registration for the conference/CME; for submission of Abstracts and for requesting accommodation at Hyderabad.

Important   Downloads :

1. Registration Form (For Conference, Workshops and CME)

2. First Annnouncement Brochure

3. Specimen Abstract Form

4. Abstract Form

5. Accommodation Form

Other Important  Links :

• Registration guidelines

• Registration Fee : 

• Payment guidelines : 

• Cancellations and Refunds : 

• CMEs and Workshops : (List With available seats)

• Abstracts :

• Accommodation and Transport :

A summary of the Fee structure : 

Registration Fee for Conference

	Up to 31st May 2013	Up to 15th September 2013	Up to 30th October 2013	Spot Registration
IAMM Member	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 6,500
IAMM Non Member	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,000
Students	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,500
Associate Delegate	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,500	Rs. 4,000
Corporate Delegate	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 18,000	Rs. 20,000
Foreign Delegate (From SE Asia)	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 9,000
Foreign Delegate (From Other countries)	$ 500	$ 600	$ 650	$ 700

Registration Fee for CME/Workshop

(As number of Participants for CME and Workshops is limited, kindly note that registration will not be allowed for CME and Workshops after registering the maximum number of participants for respective CME / Workshops).

•   Note that Pre-conference workshop or CMEcannot be attended in isolation. Participants MUST register for the main
    conference also. 

•   Kindly see the relevant section for the details and delegte fee. while filling up the FORM please indicate the Workshop Title/CME Title     along with relevant code intended to attend. 

•   Kindly keep tracking the number of available seats for each workshop and CME on our website before applying. 

•   Participation for the Workshops and CME is limited and will be closed once the limit is crossed.PLEASE HURRY IN 
    REGISTERING TO AVOID REJECTION. 

	Up to 31st May 2013	Up to 31st August 2013	Up to 15th September 2013	Spot Registration
CME	Rs. 1,200	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 2,000	Not allowed
Workshops	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 2,200	Rs. 2,500	Not allowed

Please visit the dedicated website of Microcon2013 ( http://microcon2013.com/index.html) for further details and  latest updates. All are requested to keep a track of that website for any further details.

PHOTO GALLERY : CONFERENCE 2013

Photogallery of the XVI  IAMM AP Chapter Annual state conference held at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam on 9th-10th February 2013.

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GALLERY : CONFERENCE 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : CME

Photogallery of the CME held at XVI Annual Conference of IAMM AP Chapter, at C&DST Laboratory, GHCCD, Visakhapatnam on 8th February 2013. 
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View Gallery : CME 2013

Micrographia : Larva of Strongyloides stercoralis

Case History : 
A 40-yr old female patient presented with pain abdomen.
History of episodes of diarrhoea, nausea and vomitings in the past (on and off).
History of weight loss is present.
No significant findings on examination except pallor.
HIV status : negative
Stool examination : wet mount showed actively motile larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis. (see the video)


The Video is recorded and submitted by : 
Dr. Upasana
Pg in Microbiology , Shadan Medical College
Hyderabad 

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Microconap 2013: Conference schedule

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CME: details

CME Schedule :


Workshop on Line Probe assay for MDRTB

Date : 08-02-2013 (Friday)


Venue : C&DST Laboratory, Govt. Hospital for Chest and Communicable Diseases, Visakhapatnam

Schedule :

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Note :

1. On the special request of the organising committee, the authorities of the C&DST Laboratory have kindly consented to allow 30 delegates into the 'work-area' while others can watch the proceedings from the L.C.D.Screens provided (keeping in view of the contamination issues) . Final year PGs will be given priority (if they are more than 30, they will be selected on the lottery basis. If they are less than 30, some of the 2nd year PGs will be allowed in.)

2. Medical Council of AP for granted 6 credit hours for the CME.


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Microconap 2013: Certain guidelines:posters and presentations:

Certain guidelines for the participants of  Paper/poster presentations at the IAMM AP Chapter Annual state conference to be held at Andhra Medical College, Visakhaptanam in February 2013.

Presentations at the conference :  all the presenters are requested to submit their powerpoint presentations in Powerpoint 97-2003 format only.  (HELP : How to save as 2003 format using Office 2007 & also an important note for Office 2010 usersà See below )
Total time allotted for "Free Paper session" is :  6 (six minutes) only (including time for buffer/discussions).
For Dr. C.S.Bhaskaran Sir's award and other prize category Presentations : 10 minutes only.
Please note this while planning your presentations.

Posters : The participants  of the poster presentation are requested to make the posters in the size of  3ft x 3ft ONLY.  They are also requested to bring the drawing pins necessary for mounting the posters. The font size should be adjusted in such a way that the poster shall be comfortable to read from a distance of about 3ft.

PG  Pedagogy : The PG pedagogy topics have been allotted to various colleges in the 5 zones (according to the DrNTRUHS Zonal CME guidelines); the colleges and the respective topics were selected by a lottery system, conducted in the presence of  senior professors who attended the spot valuation at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. The time alloted for each presentation is only 10 minutes.

The topics and colleges are as follows :

1. Chelmeda Ananda Rao Institute of Medical Sciences,  Karimnagar - Parasitic Infections In Immunocompromised Host

2. Medicity Medical College Rangareddy - Immunodiagnosis Of Parasitic Infections

3. Narayana Medical College Nellore - Culture Techniques For Parasites

4. Guntur Medical College Guntur - Nosocomial Parasitic Infections

5. Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada - Staining Techniques For Parasites

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How to save in Powerpoint 2003 format using Office 2007/2010 :
*(a humble  note : the HELP paragraph mentioned below is  ONLY for those who wish to know; those who already know may skip it....!) 

If you are using office 2003 edition, the files will automatically be saved as 2003format (.ppt). 
But, if you are using office 2007 or 2010, you have to go to à file à save as à then select “97-2003” format;  (or) you have to click on the office button at the top left corner to get this menu.

Note for Office 2010 users : please check the file for its accuracy after saving in 2003 format  by opening the file  in another computer as some compatibility issues are noted  when saving a file from office 2010 to earlier versions; this problem is more likely to occur when your powepoint slides  contain embedded data like table copied from excel sheet etc.

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