Jun 2019

IRIA Newsletter June 2019
No.: 27

President: Dr. Hemant Patel Gen. Secretary: Dr. Rajeev Singh

President Dr. Hemat Patel at Japan Radiology Congress 2019

IRIA Digital Team: Dr. Ramesh S. Shenoy, Dr. Ankur Shah, Dr. Nitin Ghonge,
Dr. Murali Krishna, Dr. Gaurav Goswami, Dr. Judy Mary Kurian

Editors Messages Dr. Ramesh S. Shenoy & Dr. L. Murali Krishna

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Dear Colleagues,

I am very happy to connect to all esteemed members through this June issue
of the e-Newsletter of IRIA. I am thankful to the team Digital IRIA for bringing
the e-Newsletter of IRIA every month in time.

As you are aware that “SONO SUMMIT 2019”, a Conference exclusively on
Ultrasound, is being organized by ‘Indian Radiological & Imaging Association’
from 27-30 June, 2019 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
SONO SUMMIT 2019 is a unique conference which focuses exclusively on
Sonography. It is the largest conference of its kind in the country. A number
of workshops and live demonstrations will be conducted throughout the conference, which will be
beneficial for all ultrasound practitioners. It will be guided by World-renowned Faculties which will give the
participants the best exposure and expertise.

Few international faculty like Prof. Ulrike Hamper, Director of Ultrasound at the Russell H. Morgan
Department of Radiology and Professor of Radiology, Urology and Pathology at Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, Maryland; Dr. Priyanka Jha from University of California San Francisco; Dr. Anil Ahuja,
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology & Organ Imaging, Department of Imaging Interventional Radiology, The
Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr. Ravi Devidas Kadasne, Specialist: Radiologist & Radiology, NMC
Specialty Hospital, Al Ain and Dr. Girish Gandikota, Professor, Radiology & Rheumatology, Associate
Program Director, Residency Program, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology are part of the International
Faculty for the Sono Summit.

The Scientific Committee of Sono Summit has designed a very extensive and excellent Scientific Program.
The same is available on the website of Sono Summit 2019 www.sonosummit.org and also available
at http://bit.ly/sonosummit1.

I request all the members to participate in Sono Summit 2019 in maximum number and grace the
occasion with your presence.

IRIA is taking proactive steps and gearing up to take this challenge. IRIA organized a
dedicated Master Course on PC & PNDT matters and Legal Aspects on 5th May, 2019 at IRIA House,
New Delhi to sensitize its members on PC & PNDT Act and Legal Aspects. I am happy to share that this
Master Course on PC & PNDT and Legal Aspect was very successful. Many representatives from various
state chapters attended the program at IRIA House, New Delhi and more than 1000 members attended it
from home through Live Webcast. The Members learnt about key issues and solutions regarding PC &
PNDT, Filling of F form, Court Room Experience, Panel Discussion, Medical Negligence, SOP
and enjoyed Quiz. Incorporation of Lawyer and NGO made this module more comprehensive. I am
extremely thankful to Dr. Sandip Kavthale and Dr. Prashant Onkar for the inception of idea and execution.
I congratulate all IRIA and ICRI Office Bearers, invited Faculties, Central Council members and IRIA
members for this successful event. I thank all the members for taking active participation in this program.
The Japan Radiological Society invited me as President, IRIA to attend the “Asian Radiology Summit
(ARS)” during the Japan Radiology Congress (JRC) 2019, which was held on 11-14 April, 2019 in
Yokohama, Japan. I represented the IRIA in Asian Radiology Summit and Japan Radiology Congress

Presidents page

2019 as President, IRIA and delivered talk on the theme of “Current Projects of the Radiological Societies
in Asia”. A leadership meeting was also held with the leaders of Japan Radiological Society, which was
very fruitful in terms of academic exchange between both the societies. IRIA is organizing Outreach
Programs in Breast Imaging and Interventional Radiology in order to intensify academic activities, improve
and promote the study, practice, knowledge and skills of members, who are PGs/Radiologists serving the
society and nation in remote areas, where frequent CME/Seminars/Workshops on these sub-
specialties are not possible.

The Indore city sub chapter of MP state chapter of IRIA in co-ordination with the Department of
Radiodiagnosis, MGM Medical College, Indore organized a CME on Breast Imaging and workshop under
the Breast Outreach Program of IRIA on 28 th April, 2018 at Indore. About 110 Radiologists and Radiology
Residents attended the CME. I immensely thank the Faculty Dr. Bijal Jankharia from Mumbai, Dr. Varsa
Hardas from Pune, Dr. Rajendra Bhandari from Indore and Dr. Sweta Nagar from Indore.
Following the Supreme Court judgment on petition filed by FOGSI in Supreme Court of India, I opened
dialogue with associations like IMA, FOGSI in issue of action plan to be taken against PC & PNDT Act
fallacies and harassment under the act without touching issues of eligibility for doing USG or any other
issue. On this regard, a meeting with IMA was held on 11th May 2019 at IMA House, New Delhi, which
was attended by me as President, IRIA along with Dr. Rajeev Singh, Secretary General, IRIA. First, there
was a formal meeting with IMA Leaders and their other top cadres for one and a half hour and then
informal talks too on the same issue. A Joint action committee has been planned and the next meeting to
declare a joint action committee and plan of action on paper has been scheduled on 2nd June 2019.
Secretary General shall attend this meeting. A common minimum agenda would be worked out to take up
this issue together with other associations.

Please feel free to contact me on any matter related to our prestigious and beloved association.

Long live IRIA!
Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hemant Patel
President, IRIA

An appeal to all State Secretaries.

IRIA National Mobile app is a multi-level app which can be accessed by all members
for national updates. State chapter members can access state updates & City
chapter/Radiology Clubs can access their updates. For this, we need admins for each
state as well as for City chapters/Radiology clubs. Requesting all State Secretaries to
kindly identify the members who can be admins for states as well as City
Chapter/Radiology clubs as early as possible.

Gen. Secretary's notes

Dear Members,

Seasons’ Greetings!

It gives me a great pleasure to interact with all members through this June issue
of e-Newsletter of IRIA. IRIA HQ studied the recent judgment on petition filed by
FOGSI in Supreme Court of India, IRIA opened and participated in dialogue with
other associations like IMA and FOGSI in order to have some action plan to be
implemented against fallacies and harassment under the PC & PNDT Act,
without touching issues of eligibility for doing USG or any other issue. On this
regard, a meeting with IMA was held on 11th May, 2019 at IMA House, New Delhi,
which was attended by me as Secretary General, IRIA along with President, IRIA. A Joint action committee
has been planned and next meeting to declare joint action committee and plan of action on paper has
been scheduled on 2nd June, 2019. I shall attend this meeting. A common minimum agenda would be
worked out to take up this issue together with other associations. I shall further apprise you about
developments as and when they take place.

I am pleased to inform you that IRIA organized a dedicated Master Course on PC & PNDT matters and
Legal Aspects on 5th May, 2019 at IRIA House, New Delhi. The aim of this program was to sensitize the
members on PC & PNDT Act and Legal Aspects. I am happy to inform you that the Master Course on PC
& PNDT and Legal Aspects was very successful and many members from various states attended this
program. IRIA had also arranged live webcast of the same and more than 1000 members attended it from
Home through live Webcast. The program was very useful to the Members, who learnt about key issues
and solutions regarding PC PNDT, Filling of F form, Court Room Experience, Panel Discussion, Medical
Negligence, SOP and Quiz. IRIA had also invited a Lawyer, who sorted many queries of members. Also an
NGO was also invited which made this module more comprehensive. I thank all the members for taking
active participation in this program.

IRIA is now a body of more than 17000 members. We are in electronic era and should move forward with
time. It has been decided by the General Body of IRIA vide its meeting held at Chandigarh that all the
eligible voters shall be asked to register for e-voting and rest of the members, who do not register for e-
voting, shall be sent physical ballot papers.

The IRIA HQ is in process of updating the data of the members so that not only the database of members
at IRIA HQ is made up to date, but we can also conduct election through e-voting system with participation
of most of the members. All the Members are, therefore, requested to update their mailing address, email
id and mobile no. so that database is updated and all the members can participate and cast their vote
through e-voting system. The last date of sending the data at IRIA HQ is 30.06.2019. The same can be
sent through email at [email protected].

As per Rules and Bye Laws of the association, the Provisional Life Members, who are enrolled on or
before 30th June, 2018 and converted to Life Member on or before 30th June, 2019, would be eligible to
vote in the elections to be held this year. All the Provisional Life Members are advised to send self-attested
scanned copies of your PG Degree / Diploma along with State Medical Council Registration certificate
through email at [email protected] or Post / Courier service, if they have completed their PG degree /
diploma, which should reach at IRIA HQ on or before 30th June, 2019, so that your Provisional Life
Membership can be converted into Life Membership and you can have a voting right in the election of
office bearers of IRIA to be held this year.

Gen. Secretary's notes

All the State Chapter Presidents and Secretaries are also requested to get in touch with Provisional
Members of their respective state chapter, who had completed their PG degree /diploma, and ask them to
submit self-attested scanned copies of their PG Degree/Diploma along with State Medical Council
Registration certificate within stipulated time.

The members are requested to attend the IREP and CME programs which are funded by IRIA and
conducted by ICRI, the information of which is uploaded on the website and also published in the News
Bulletin.

All the Central Council Members are requested to attend the Central Council meeting of IRIA, which would
be held on 29th June, 2019 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,

Dr. Rajeev Singh
Secretary General, IRIA

IRIA 2020

Radiology for Indian Army

“The Indian Army is like a Mother.
It gives everything & yet asks for nothing”

Hello everyone,

With a great joy & humble heart, I share with you today the, “Radiology for Indian Army”.
Our this year’s mission was to expand the reach of radiology in each & every corner of
India & for this very mission of expanding horizons what would be a better alliance
than one with our own army which protects our nation & all its remote pockets selflessly.

In Mid-July this year we will be ssetting off from the Delhi Head Quarter of IRIA & we reach
Manali, which will be our starting point from where we will get bikes & SUVs and make our
expedition to Khardung La which is the highest motorable road of the world. During this
journey to Khardung La, we will have numerous radiology awareness, seminars,
workshops & much more with army camps and especially army doctors. At the finish point
of Khardung La, we will conclude the expedition by hoisting the flags of the Indian Army,
IRIA & India.Further Details will be intimated soon.

I congratulate the chairmen of YUWA (Youth Wing), Dr. Murli Krishnan & the YUWA co-
ordinator Dr. Sandeep Kavthale & the entire Youth Wing radiologists for making this dream
a reality. I also congratulate all of you for contributing towards upliftment of standards of
Radiology in India.

Feel free to share your views and thoughts for betterment of Our Beloved Association.
I would love to hear from you.
Long Live IRIA !

Jai Hind ! Vande Matram !

PS: Get your helmets ready.

Dr.Hemant Patel

Fellowship at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Applications are now invited for One Year Fellowships in
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, MSK RADIOLOGY & INTERVENTION
RADIOLOGY at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
For details log on to www.pgimer.edu.in
1. This is a one year fellowship and this experience is counted equivalent as
Senior Resident for teaching experience.
2. Fellows (general seat) are paid salary at par with 3rd year Senior
residents.
3. Last date for submission of forms: 31.5.19
4.Tentative Date of Theory examination: 30.6.19
5. The admission to the Fellowship is made on merit on all India basis, by
holding an entrance examination by the Institute.
6. Qualification requirement is MD (Radiology) or its equivalent from a
University / Institute recognized by MCI and must have completed 02 years
Senior Residency. Number of seats: 2 (General: 1, Sponsored: 1)
7. For more details visit the following link:
https://pgimeradmissions.net.in/july19_fellowship/loginstu.aspx

Forthcoming CMEs

Sonosummit Registration form
Sonosummit Registration Program
Indian Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology, ISGAR - 3rd
Annual Conference, Kochi
Radiology Physics
7th National Conference ot the MSS
"Amrita Breast Conclave" (National IRIA Breast Imaging outreach program)
Interventional Radiology CME 2019

SonoSummit Progress

SonoSummit 2019, a national level conference on Ultrasound, will be organized by IRIA
from 27-30 June, 2019 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The venue ‘Chennai Trade
Centre’ has already been booked by IRIA. Bank Account has been opened at ICICI Bank at
New Delhi. More than 725 registrations have been done so far.

The Organizing Committee of Sono Summit 2019 is:

Organizing Chairman Dr. Hemant Patel, President, IRIA

Organizing Secretary Dr. Rajeev Singh, Secretary General, IRIA

Organizing Treasurer Dr. Pushpraj Bhatele, Hon. Treasurer, IRIA

Central Coordinators Dr. Vijaya Bhaskar Nori, Joint Secretary, IRIA
Dr. Sandeep Kavthale, Joint Secretary, IRIA

Local Coordinators Dr. T. Mukuntharajan, President, TNPY
Dr. F. Abubacker Sulaiman, Secretary, TNPY
Dr. C. Amarnath
Dr. L. Murali Krishna

Reception Committee Dr. T. Mukuntharajan, President, TNPY
Dr. F. Abubacker Sulaiman, Secretary, TNPY

Trade Coordination Committee Chairman – Dr. Deepak Patkar,
President Elect, IRIA

Venue Management Committee Chairman - Dr. Amel Antony,
Vice President, IRIA
Members: Dr. Gurubharath

Dr. Gokulakrishnan
Dr. G. Yuva Balakumaran
Dr. M. R. Balachandran Nair
Dr. Ramesh Shenoy

SonoSummit Progress

Transport & Accommodation Committee Chairman – Dr. Asutosh Dave,
Vice President, IRIA
Members: Dr. Rajasekaran,

Dr. Vignesh
Dr. Karthik Rajan R.
Dr. Krishnan J.S.
Dr. Anand Narsingam

The Event Manager for this Conference has been finalized. The caterer and hotels has
been finalized. The other vendors like local transport, audio-visual etc are in process of
finalizing.

The trade and industry has been invited to participate in the Conference at large number.
Four meetings with trade were conducted, two in Chennai, one in Mumbai and one in
Delhi.

Few international faculty like Prof. Ulrike Hamper, Director of Ultrasound at the Russell H.
Morgan Department of Radiology and Professor of Radiology, Urology and Pathology at
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Dr. Priyanka Jha from University of
California San Francisco; Dr. Anil Ahuja, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology & Organ
Imaging, Department of Imaging & Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong; Dr. Ravi Devidas Kadasne, Specialist: Radiologist & Radiology, NMC
Specialty Hospital, Al Ain and Dr. Girish Gandikota, Professor, Radiology & Rheumatology,
Associate Program Director, Residency Program, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology
have already consented to be a part of the Faculty for the SonoSummit. We are in touch
with other international luminaries, who can grace the occasion. The National & Indian
Faculty has also been finalized.

The Scientific Program of the Sono Summit 2019 has been uploaded on the website of
Sono Summit www.sonosummit.org.

It will be collective efforts of all of us to make this conference very successful.

We wish a great success for Sono Summit 2019!

Long Live IRIA!

Dr. Hemant Patel Dr. Rajeev Singh
President, IRIA Secretary General, IRIA

SonoSummit - report on trade meeting

Multiple trade meetings were held to encourage the trade companies to participate in
SonoSummit 2019. The first trade meeting was held in Mumbai during Ultrafest. The
second meeting was held in Chennai On 24-04-19 at Apollo Speciality Hospital. The third
meeting with select company heads was held in Delhi on 04-05-19. The last and final
meeting was held in Chennai at Hotel Shelter on 15-05-19.

Central and state office bearers and prominent IRIA faculty spearheaded these trade
meetings and requested the trade for full support.

Several companies had participated in these trade meetings and have committed their
support for the conference. They discussed the various ways in which they can contribute
to the conference and also to increase the footfall in the stalls.

SonoSummit - report on trade meeting

Master Course on PNDT

Report of Master Course on PC & PNDT and Legal Aspects

The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PC & PNDT Act) has
stringent rules and regulations to curb female feticide. It is very important to follow and
strictly adhere to the guidelines laid down under the act to avoid legal actions. IRIA is
taking proactive steps and gearing up to take this challenge. IRIA organized a
dedicated Master Course on PC & PNDT matters and Legal Aspects on 5th May, 2019 at
IRIA House, New Delhi to sensitize its members on PC&PNDT Act and Legal Aspects.

We are excited to share that the Master Course on PC&PNDT and Legal Aspects, which
was very successful. Many representatives from various state chapters attended program
at IRIA House, New Delhi and more than 1000 members attended it from home through
liveWebcast. The Members learnt about key issues and solutions regarding PCPNDT,
Filling of F form, Court Room Experience, Panel Discussion, Medical Negligence and
SOP. Everyone enjoyed participating in Quiz. Incorporation of Lawyer and NGO made
this module more comprehensive.

The IRIA HQ is thankful to Dr. Sandip Kavthale and Dr. Prashant Onkarfor inception of
idea and execution. We congratulate all IRIA and ICRI Office Bearers, invited Faculties,
Central Council members and IRIA members for this successful event. IRIA HQ has
planned to organize such courses in various states and City Subchapters throughout
year.

We thank all the members for taking active participation in this program.

Long live IRIA!

Dr. Hemant Patel Dr. Rajeev Singh
President, IRIA Secretary General, IRIA

Japan Radiology Congress 2019

Report of Asian Radiology Summit and Japan Radiology Congress 2019

The Japan Radiological Society invited President, IRIA to attend “Asian
Radiology Summit (ARS)” during the Japan Radiology Congress (JRC) 2019
which was held on 11-14 April, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan.

Dr. Hemant Patel, President, IRIA represented the ‘Indian Radiological &
Imaging Association’ in Asian Radiology Summit and Japan Radiology
Congress 2019 as President and delivered talk on the theme of “Current
Projects of the Radiological Societies in Asia”.

A leadership meeting was also held with the leaders of Japan Radiological
Society, which was very fruitful in terms of academic exchange between both
societies.

Japan Radiology Congress 2019

Kerala State

As part of Mothers day, Dr Gomathy Subramanian, Senior Vice President of
IRIA Kerala & Raksha in charge of Kerala donated a pressure cooker &
pressure pan to Marian Thresea Orphanage, Kozhikode on behalf of Raksha
Kerala. Appreciate Dr Gomathy for all the efforts taken for the activity of Raksha
Kerala.

Kerala State

Click to register

Report of meeting held with IMA

The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PC & PNDT Act)
has stringent rules and regulations to curb female feticide. It is very important to
follow and strictly adhere to the guidelines laid down under the act to avoid legal
actions. IRIA is taking proactive steps and gearing up to take this challenge.

Following the Judgment on petition filed by FOGSI in Supreme Court of
India, Dr. Hemant Patel, President, IRIA along with Dr. Rajeev Singh, Secretary
General, IRIA opened and participated in dialogue with other associations like
IMA, FOGSI in issue of action plan to be taken against PC & PNDT Act fallacies
and harassment under the act without touching issues of eligibility for doing
USG or any other issue. On this regard, a meeting with IMA was held on
11th May, 2019 at IMA House, New Delhi, which was attended by Dr. Hemant
Patel, President, IRIA along with Dr. Rajeev Singh, Secretary General, IRIA.

First, there was a formal meeting with IMA Leaders and their other top cadres
for one and a half hour and then informal talks too on same issue. A joint action
committee has been planned and next meeting to declare joint action committee
and plan of action on paper has been kept within next week reach. A common
minimum agenda would be worked out to take up this issue together with other
associations. IMA was very positive on issue and is ready to spearhead any
movement on this issue.

We shall apprise you about development as and when they take place.

But rest assured ...... Action is on cards.

Long live IRIA!

Dr. Hemant Patel Dr. Rajeev Singh
President, IRIA Secretary General, IRIA

Report of meeting held with IMA

Raksha

RAKSHA - the brainchild of Dr. Sona Pungavkar and the pride of IRIA got an
unprecedented exposure during the pageant Mrs India queen of Substance 2019, held at
ITC, Welcome hotel, Dwarka, in Delhi on the 20th April 2019.
In her introduction, Dr. Sona Pungavkar spoke about RAKSHA and it's presence in 16
states. Also, in her talent round which was only for I min 30 seconds, Dr. Sona painted the
Raksha logo, while a poem written by her, called THE RAKSHAK played in the background.
She chose her attire to resemble the Rani of Jhansi as depicted in the film Manikarnika,
while she gave a strong message that the lady has to consider herself to be strong, believe
in herself and protect other ladies who are weaker than her and also put up a thought
provoking question - CAN WE ALL CHOOSE TO BE RAKSHAKS?
This is a motivation for each respected member of IRIA, to reach out to the community in
their own way, in support of the Girl Child and spread the spirit and word of RAKSHA - IRIA
far and wide.

THE RAKSHA
I was born as the fairer sex,
Treated as a princess,
I was loved,
nurtured
and cared by all.
I grew up to be learned
and beautiful
And was taught to be dutiful.
But there are many fair sexes,
not as privileged.
I wow to make
a difference,
And give reverence,
to mothers,
sisters
and daughters.
I give a promise,
To family and land.
I am pure and white
as a dove,
I lay my life
for the ones I love,
Though the fight is nigh.
I hold my head high
As part of duty,
I adorn the armor,
I have given my word
Undoubtingly, I grab the sword
I choose to be the enhancer,
I choose to be the protector,
I choose to be the Rakshak.
Can we all be Rakshaks?

Rajasthan State

Indian Radiology & Imaging Association Rajasthan chapter is proud to share the
launching of our Raksha program on 19th May Sunday at Govt. Girls School in
the old walled city of Jaipur (Pink city) with a strength of 700 poor girls.

Members of IRIA Rajasthan chapter adopted these 700 girls for their Health &
Financial needs. We promised the school administration that we will organize
monthly health checkup camps. As per their requirement, we donated 10 ceiling
fans.

On this occasion, our National Secretary General Dr. Rajeev Singh was the
chief guest & he lighted the lamp.

Rajasthan State

MP State Branch

IRIA INDORE CITY CHAPTER, MP STATE BRANCH
IRIA Indore city chapter of MP state branch in co-ordination with the Department
of Radiodiagnosis MGM Medical College, Indore organized a Breast CME and
workshop on Breast Imaging under the Breast Outreach Programme of IRIA on
28/04/2018 at Hotel Best Western O2, Indore. About 110 radiologists and
radiology residents attended the CME. The speakers for the CME were Dr Bijal
Jankharia from Mumbai, Dr Varsa Hardas from Pune, Dr Rajendra Bhandari
from Indore and Dr Sweta Nagar from Indore.
Dr P. S. Tripathi Secretary of IRIA Indore city chapter welcomed all the guests
and delegates. The CME was inaugurated by Dr Bijal Jankharia, Dr Varsa
Hardas, Dr Rajendra Bhandari, Dr Shweta Nagar, Dr Pushpraj Bhatele, Dr O.
P. Tiwari, Dr R. K.Sodani, Dr Alka Agrawal, Dr Santosh Gandhi, Dr Durgesh
Rathi, Dr Vijay Verma, Dr Rajesh Gupta, Dr PS Tripathi, Dr Mahesh Verma. Dr
Hemant Patel, President IRIA, due to some important official work was not able
to come in the CME, but he conveyed his good wishes and his the idea behind
the Outreach Programmes of IRIA through a video message which was played
in the inauguration ceremony.
The session was conducted by Dr P. S. Tripathi, Secretary and Dr. Mahesh
Verma, Clinical Secretary, IRIA Indore city chapter.
The first half of the session was a detailed and descriptive talk on breast
imaging from the speakers. The second half of the session comprised of a
workshop on elastography in breast lesions. This was followed by hands-on
intervention workshop on breast lesions.
The CME started with a talk on BI-RADS by Dr Bijal Jankharia. This was
followed by a session on HRUSG in ductal lesions by Dr Shweta Nagar. Dr
Varsha Hardas gave an absorbing lecture on imaging in the male breast lesions.
Dr Rajendra Bhandari enlightened the audience on the imaging in nipple
discharge.
The post-lunch session was started with the workshop on elastography in breast
lesions by Dr Shweta Nagar. The CME was concluded with a hands-on
workshop on intervention in breast lesions by Dr Bijal Jankharia and Dr Varsha
Hardas.
Dr Mahesh Verma, Clinical Secretary, IRIA Indore city chapter gave the vote of
thanks to all the speakers and delegates.

MP State Branch

IRIA INDORE CITY CHAPTER, MP STATE BRANCH
IRIA Indore city chapter of MP state branch organized the prestigious Dr. M. S.
Dwivedi Oration on 27/04/2019 at Hotel Best Western O2, Indore. About 70
radiologists and radiology residents attended the oration.
Dr Prem S. Tripathi Secretary of IRIA Indore city chapter welcomed all the
guests and delegates. The CME was inaugurated by Dr Bilal Jankharia, Dr
Pushpraj Bhatele, Treasurer IRIA, Dr Raijada, President MP state IRIA, Dr
Durgesh Rathi, Secretary, IRIA MP state, Dr O. P. Tiwari, Dr R. K. Sodani, Dr
Santosh Gandhi, Dr Vijay Verma, Dr P. S. Tripathi and Dr Mahesh Verma.
The session was conducted by Dr P. S. Tripathi, Secretary and Dr. Mahesh
Verma, Clinical Secretary, IRIA Indore city chapter.
The prestigious Dr M. S. Dwivedi oration was given by Dr Bijal Jankharia on her
very enlightening talk on Evolution of Breast Imaging.
Dr Mahesh Verma, Clinical Secretary, IRIA Indore city chapter gave the vote of
thanks to all the speakers and delegates.

Chandigarh Chapter

The first quarterly meeting of the Chandigarh Chapter of IRIA for the academic
session 2019-2020 was organized on 17th May 2019. It was a theme based
meeting on 'Breast Imaging' and was awarded one CME credit hour by the
Punjab Medical Council. The meeting was attended by about 90 members of
the Chandigarh Chapter of IRIA.
The meeting started with Dr. M. S. Sandhu, President of the Chapter,
welcoming all the delegates to the first academic activity organized by the new
executive. Dr. Smriti Hari from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS), New Delhi was a special invitee to the meeting. She spoke on digital
breast tomosynthesis and shared her valuable opinion about breast cancers.
The other faculty speakers were Dr. Veenu Singla and Dr. Tulika Singh, both
from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER),
Chandigarh. The speakers deliberated upon various topics ranging from
mammography, ultrasound elastography to image-guided biopsy of breast
lesions. Interesting cases were presented by Dr. Harsimran Bhatia and Dr.
Raghuraman S, final year postgraduate students from Government Medical
College & Hospital and PGIMER, respectively. Senior members of the chapter
including Dr. Sudha Suri, Dr. N. Khandelwal, Dr. Raman Nijhawan, Dr. Ravinder
Kaur, Dr. Sanjeev Sodhi and Dr. Karam Singh chaired sessions and felicitated
the faculty speakers and the postgraduate students who presented the
interesting cases.
The meeting ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. Naveen Kalra, Secretary,
Chandigarh Chapter of IRIA. He especially thanked Dr. Ajay Kumar, the
Treasurer and the two Joint Secretaries, Dr. Pankaj Gupta and Dr. Chirag Ahuja
who had helped in organizing the event.

Chandigarh Chapter

Achievements/Awards

Dr Rajesh Antony & Geoffry Kocherry, Radiologists (IRIA Kerala members) and
friends at Everest base camp on May 20th. Congrats Dr Rajesh & team

It gives me an immense pleasure to announce launch of my fourth new
textbook titled ‘Comprehensive review of anatomy - ultimate guide for UG, PG
and NEET aspirants’ publishes under Bhalani publications, Mumbai
- Dr Gaurav Mutha, MBBS, MD, DNB (Radiodiagnosis), MNAMS. Consultant
Radiologist

Achievements/Awards

Delhi Chapter

IRIA OUTREACH CME ON INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ORGANISED BY DELHI STATE CHAPTER
OF IRIA ON JULY 07, 2019

Dear Friends,

Greetings from National IRIA, Indian College of Radiology & Imaging and the Delhi State Chapter of IRIA
We are pleased to inform you that the Delhi state chapter of IRIA, in conjunction with the National IRIA
and the Indian College of Radiology & Imaging (ICRI), is organizing an IRIA Outreach Program and CME
on Interventional Radiology on 07 July 2019, at Radisson Blu, Dwarka, Delhi.
Interventional Radiology has become a major subspecialty of Radiology and has applications across all
organ systems. These applications are expanding rapidly, and there is increasing sophistication in
hardware and rapid innovations in techniques, aimed at deriving maximum clinical benefits and minimizing
complications and cost to the patient.

The presentations and format of this CME are designed to cover the entire gamut and scope of
Interventional Radiology, and covers topics ranging from basics to advanced applications and techniques.
The CME shall be highly beneficial to trainee residents as well as practising Interventional Radiologists.
The faculty conducting various sessions are dedicated Interventional Radiologists with years of experience
in their field of specialization. They are willing to share their work, experience and wisdom with all of us.
The academic interactions with them shall enrich your knowledge and augment your clinical practice. It
shall enhance your confidence in carrying out office based and institution based interventional procedures.

The venue of the CME has been carefully chosen to provide a comfortable ambience to delegates. It is
well connected and easily accessible from all parts of the city and neighbouring states. We have also kept
a very nominal registration fee for the event, to encourage all residents and young practitioners to
participate, and enhance their skills and knowledge in the Essentials of Interventional radiology through
this CME.

We request you to participate enthusiastically in the programme and learn the tips, tricks and pearls of
wisdom from highly experienced faculty. The scientific program is enclosed herewith for your
consideration.

Please note that this CME is exclusively for Radiologists.

Click below on the provided links for payment for online registration for the CME for Radiology residents
and consultants respectively

The information regarding the Interventional Radiology CME is also available on our
website www.iriadelhi.org and online registration can be done from the website as well.

Sincere regards,

Dr MK Mittal Dr Natasha Gupta Dr Ajit K Yadav Dr L Upreti Dr TBS Buxi
Co-ordinator
President Secretary Treasurer & IRIA Co-ordinator ICRI Co-ordinator

Click here for the program
Click here for Consultant Registration for IR CME 2019
Click here for Resident Registration for IR CME 2019

Samrakshan