SO, YOU WANT TO BE THERE on 30/08/2025!
AUE BOLTON 2025, Liberation Day: 15/08/2025
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE
Caring, Educating, Innovating
Early Bird Discount until 15/08/2025
Academic & Social
Programme Published
AUE EVENT 2025
Institute of Medical Sciences,
University of Greater Manchester
Medical School,
Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
Saturday, 30/08/2025
Early Bird Discount until 15/08/2025
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
What is new
Exhibit Your Talent at the Social Function
This year, the children of the AIIMSONIANS can showcase their talents at the upcoming social function. We encourage all members to take this opportunity to participate and shine.
Nomination for Children's Participation:
Last Date: 31/07/2025
Nomination for PKD Award:
Last Date: 31/07/2025
Contact Information
Please respond to aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more updates and information regarding the event!
Institute of Medical Sciences, Bolton, Manchester
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE(AUE)
INVITATION
TO
ALL AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us for this year’s AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe (AUE) Conference, to be held on Saturday, 30th August 2025, in Bolton, Manchester.
A great deal has transpired since our 2nd International Conference in Birmingham on 29th June 2024, and we are thrilled to share the progress with you:
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The AIIMS Delhi Alumni Association, with the support of the AIIMS Director, has developed a comprehensive database of all AIIMSONIANS. This platform now hosts professional biodata and expertise across medical, academic, and research domains, enabling members to connect, collaborate, and share their talents.
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In collaboration with the Indian government, a series of discussions have been initiated with AIIMS faculty and various AIIMSONIANS groups, aimed to promote AIIMS's exceptional work globally in research, teaching, and clinical excellence.
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AIIMS recently hosted a joint symposium with the AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe in Delhi, coinciding with the Republic Day celebrations. The symposium explored pivotal issues in healthcare, the future of research, teaching, and clinical advances, and avenues for future collaborations with esteemed medical universities worldwide.
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We are proud to announce that Bolton University has graciously offered to host our AUE 2025 Conference, and we look forward to discussing this development further. We are also planning a Gala Evening and Banquet Dinner at the Holiday Inn Hotel Bolton, Manchester for Members and guests, with specially discounted rates for stay on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th nights. Contributions towards annual membership fees, administrative costs and an outline of the programme are being worked out, all details will be circulated shortly and soon made available on our website.
We eagerly welcome all suggestions and look forward to your active participation in making this year’s event also a grand success, so driving our shared vision forward.
Warm regards and best wishes,
Saroj Das, President, AUE,
Harsh Arya, Vice President (Internal Affairs), AUE,
Suresh Rao, Vice President (International Affairs), AUE
(Board of Directors, AUE)
Pawan Jain, Pankaj Mishra
(Organising Secretary & Treasurer)
27th May 2025
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
WELCOME TO AIIMSONIANS
of
UK & EUROPE(AUE)
WELCOME TO AIIMSONIANS
of
UK & EUROPE
OUR MISSION
We welcome you on behalf of the AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE.
We are a ‘Community Interest Company’ registered in UK and founded by the alumni of AIIMS New Delhi.
Our mission is to promote health, education, and research by working with academic institutions and medical professionals world-wide.
Our vision is of a world where everyone leads a healthy life.
As AIIMSONIANS we strive for a society where
everyone cares for each other and learns to live in harmony with nature.
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE
Our History
Creation of AIIMS, we started here.
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE
Our History
Early history, recent information, and the first Faculty members of AIIMS
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE
Board of Directors
Saroj Das (President)
Suresh Rao (VP International)
Harsh Arya (VP Internal)
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE
Executive Body
President
Saroj Das
Vice President (VP), International
Suresh Rao
Vice President (VP), Internal
Harsh Arya
Joint Secretary, Treasury & Finance
Indu Kumar, Pankaj Mishra
Joint Secretary, Membership / Social
Rohit Sharma
Joint Secretary, Academic
Pawan Jain
Joint Secretary, Promotion
Sharat Jain
Joint Secretaries, IT
Sanjay Sinha
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
invites you
to the 3rd International Conference in UK
Venue & Date:
Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Greater Manchester Medical School, Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
29th August 25, 18.30: Informal Get-together (Optional)
30th August 25, 09.30 - 16.00: Academic Program
30th August 25, 17.30 - 23.30: Social & Cultural Evening
31/08/2025, Local regional attraction tours (price separate from registration fee) (Optional)
Deadline date for Abstracts from speakers & Nomination for PKD Merit Award:
15/08/2025
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
Welcome to our Conference.
Dear members and participants,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd International AIIMSONIANS Conference
Venue & Date:
Institute of Medical Sciences,
University of Greater Manchester
Medical School,
Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
Saturday, 30/08/2025
Pawan Jain
Organising Secretary
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
Bolton Townhall
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
invites you
to the 3rd International Conference, UK
Venue & Date:
Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Greater Manchester Medical School,
Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
Saturday, 30/08/2025
Membership & Administration Charges Early Bird till 31/07/2025 After 01/08/2025
AIIMSONIAN Members (All Inclusive) £250.00 Extra £25.00
Accompanying Guests >15 yrs. £50.00
Accompanying Children <15 yrs. £25.00
Trainees £150.00
Annual Membership fee: £50
(Only for members from the UK & and Europe, including trainees)
Life Membership fee: £500
Deadline date for Abstracts from speakers & Nomination for PKD Merit Award: 31/07/2025
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
Payment Details
By BACS transfer
Account Name: AIIMSONIAN UK & EUROPE
Account Type: Business Account
Currency: GBP (£ Pound Sterling)
Account Number: 77814479
Sort Code: 60-09-35
BIC: NWBKGB2L
IBAN: GB91NWBK60093577814479
Discounted accommodation fees (Quote: AUE CONFERENCE)
at Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
(1 Higher Bridge Street Bolton, BL1 2EW England Tel: +44 (0)1204 879988)
£100.00 (Bed & Breakfast, Double or Twin Occupancy)
Car Parking is free during the daytime
Overnight Parking - £5.00 per night
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
Events Registration Online
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
3rd AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe Annual Event
Venue:
Institute of Medical Sciences,
University of Greater Manchester
Medical School,
Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
Saturday, 30/08/2025
Programme Summary
9.30: Registration
10.00: Academic Programme
12,00 - 12.30 PM: AGM
12.30 - 13.30: Lunch
13.30 - 16.00: Academic Programme
18.00 - 23.30: Social Programme
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe
3rd International Conference
Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Greater Manchester Medical School,
Redgate Way, Farnworth,
Bolton, BL4 0HW
AIIMSONIANS of UK & EUROPE(AUE)
www.aiimsoniansukandeurope.com
aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
Board of Directors
Saroj Das President
Suresh Rao (Vice President, International)
Harsh Arya (Vice President, Internal)
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
3rd International AUE Conference, Manchester 30 Aug 2025
PREAMBLE
This is the 3rd year running that we alumnus members of AIIMS Delhi (living in UK & Europe) will be holding the academic meetings annually as an International Conference. The 1st was held in London (Brunel University) to bring members from diverse professional fields together where we discussed a very broad theme (‘Global Issues in health & health care’) and identified wide disparities in healthcare provision leading to poor health.
Our 2nd Conference was held in Birmingham om ‘Inequities in global health and healthcare’ to which many US members contributed. However, we noticed most were uncomfortable in openly discussing issues relating to the theme of our Conference. Consequently, we began working actively with our Indian members to better understand their professional and personal views on how they were dealing with issues of inequities on the ground.
The Issues they identified were: a lack of universal coverage of health care leading to a lack of infrastructure leading to difficulties in accessing health care facilities like emergency services; poor citizen’s education leading to a lack of general understanding of health issues, more so in dispersed communities; communication barriers between the medical & our allied professions, the service providers, the service users; and a general lack of reliable health-related data maintained securely that are both independently managed, governed and continuously monitored for recording any changes.
During this 3rd International Conference, we intend to give our Indian alumni partners the centre-stage so they can showcase their work. We hope to share our mutual experiences and insights into all the difficulties we regularly face at work so together we can seek out joint solutions going forward.
We look forward to meeting you all in Manchester from Friday 29th onwards and hope to have a great time whilst working for better outcomes for all!
Wishes and regards,
Suresh
Vice President (International Affairs, AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe)
VP (Overseas) AIIMSONIANS Alumni Association, Delhi
Convenor & Chair Academic Committee, 3rd International Conference AUE
Board of Directors AUE CIC
22 Aug 2025
Venue: Institute of Medical Sciences Building, University of Greater Manchester Medical School (GMSM); Bolton Royal Infirmary campus, Redgate Way, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0HW
0830-0930: Registration & Coffee (Refectory)
Participants are requested to complete a Questionnaire (on their personal ‘Preferred Leadership style’ for networking), visit the Exhibition Hall (4th Floor) during Registration, Coffee & Lunch breaks as there will be a Quiz (with prizes)
0930-1000: Inauguration (Auditorium, Ground Floor)
Lighting the Lamp (Dr Pawan Jain, Organisers & Guests)
Welcome Address:
Prof Saroj Das, President (AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe)
Chief Guest Address:
Prof Iqbal Singh OBE Chancellor, University of Greater Manchester School of Medicine, Bolton
WHAT IS THIS GAP (Between 10.00 – 10.15) FOR?
1015-1215: Plenary session (Auditorium, Ground Floor)
Theme: “Re-Imagining health education & healthcare systems - 2 decades from now”
Convenors: Suresh Rao & Sharat Jain
1015-1025: Introduction to the Academic programme; Format of sessions & Presentations, & need for Questionnaires (‘Preferred Leadership Style’ & ‘Feedback’ forms) to be completed by each participant
1025-1140 Session 1: Format: Large Group Presentations
1025-1040 Presentation 1 Chair: Bichitra Das
“Re-designing Education & Training of future doctors - from Pedagogy
through Andragogy & Heutagogy”
Prof Sanjoy Bhattacharya & Prof Clare Swarbrick
1040-1055 Presentation 2 Chair: Saroj Das
“Is the ‘Doctor-Patient relationship’ in crisis? From 'Workplace Violence' to Moral Injury.
Dr Sai Pillarisetty & Dr Prahlad Sishodiya
1055-1110: Presentation 3 Chair: Harsh Arya
“Can Doctors & Lawyers work together for the future good of every citizen?”
Dr S Kantikar & Prof Mayurika Tyagi
1110-1130 (Coffee & Tea Break (Refectory)
11.30 - 12.30 Session 2 (Auditorium)
1130-1225: Reflective session: ‘Self-Leadership style for Networking’ (max 2 mins per person)
Suresh Rao & Sharat Jain
AIIMSONIANS introduce themselves by making a single statement (reflecting their own personal life-journeys, about what they believe has shaped their professional values & stating their personally preferred Self-leadership style for Networking’ (from their Questionnaires):
1225-1230: Summary of Plenary Session & Next Steps
(Convenors: Suresh Rao & Sharat Jain)
Research Poster Displays: Flexible Exhibition Space (at foot of Library staircase)
1230-1300: Annual General Body Meeting Auditorium (Ground Floor)
Saroj Das (President) & Harsh Arya (Vice President)
(participation necessary only for members)
1300-1415: Lunch Break (Refectory)
Participants with completed Questionnaires (‘Preferred Leadership style’ for networking) to visit the Exhibition Hall, 4th Floor (during Registration, Coffee & Lunch breaks) to be eligible for the Quiz prize)
1415-1600: Afternoon Academic Sessions
Auditorium (Ground Floor Exhibition Areas & 1st Floor Class Rooms))
Convenors: Suresh Rao & Sharat Jain
1415-1445: Format Panel discussion
‘Padma Shri Prof PK Duraiswami (PKD) Awards’
Chairs: Saroj Das, Harsh Arya, Sharat Jain, Sailesh Mishra, Pawan Jain & Invitees
We have received several nominations from members for this year’s PKD Awards. This was instituted for any AIIMSONIAN considered notably worthy of significantly impacting changes in society, and that showcased AIIMS’s academic heritage in education, training, research clinical practice & leadership. The name will be announced with a short presentation ceremony and a brief address by the recipient.
1445-1530: Leadership development:
Leading Research Collaborations in AIIMS: Programmes & Planning of Trajectories
1445-1500: Introduction by Convenors: Suresh Rao & Mayurika Tyagi (Auditorium)
1500-1530 Research Group Chairs: Saroj Das, Harsh Arya, Sharat Jain, Sailesh Mishra & Pawan Jain
Format: Small Group Discussions (30 mins each, based on posters exhibited in the Exhibition Area)
: 1530-1545: Teas & Coffee (Refectory)
1545-1615: Speed-Mentoring Workshop & Authoring Books (1st Floor Classrooms)
Format: Paired / small group seated + ‘Round-robin movement’ of Mentees (45 mins)
We invite names from Mentors (with their areas of expertise) as we aim to facilitate quick but impactful exchanges between you and mentees; encourage career guidance; networking; help with knowledge transfer; build a Resilient community, etc. Participants (mentees) can be students from UK or Indian Universities, family members of AIIMSONIANS, early- or late-career professionals, or those seeking guidance from mentors and experienced seniors in general.
E.g. of TOPICS:
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Career paths & Leadership Skills training
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Preparing for a consultant career in the NHS
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How to write scientific papers, authoring books etc
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NHS Retirement & Pension planning
1615-1630: Closing Remarks (Saroj Das)
NB: Members are welcome to join our informal pre-Conference get-together on the evening of Fri 29 Aug 2025 & the Evening Gala Entertainment & Banquet Dinner at Holiday Inn Hotel Bolton (all information is on our website)
‘AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe’ is a registered ‘Community Interest Company’ (no 15275995)
Conference celebrations, Banquet Dinner, & Social programme
Saturday 30th August 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel, Bolton
1 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EW United Kingdom
Front Desk: 0044 1204879988
Email: info@hibolton.co.uk
1830-1900 ‘Maahaul Banega’:
Welcome Drinks & Brief Batch Introductions
1900–1930 ‘Young Guns Blazing’
Our Kids & Youth Showcase their uniquely exciting talents
1930–2015 ‘Maestro Medicos’ Perform
Enjoy your Starters & Mains
2015-2100 ‘In-House Masquerade’
Prepare yourselves for the evening’s unexpected act
2100-2145 ‘Funtakshiri’
2145-2230 ‘The Afterbeat Escape’
2230-2245 Closing speech
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe 3rd International Conference
Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Greater Manchester Medical School, Bolton
Bolton Townhall
President's Inauguration Speech
Good morning, everyone,
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you all to the AUE Bolton 2025 event—a gathering that celebrates not only our shared commitment to education, innovation, and community, but also the vibrant spirit that defines our alumni and professional networks.
Today marks a special moment in our journey. As we unveil new ideas, showcase creative milestones, and build bridges across disciplines, we are also honoured to be joined by a truly distinguished guest whose life and work embody the very values we aspire to uphold.
Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to our chief guest, Professor Iqbal Singh OBE, Chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester School of Medicine, Bolton.
Professor Singh is a visionary leader, a pioneer in medical education, and a tireless advocate for inclusive healthcare. His contributions span decades of clinical excellence, policy innovation, and mentorship—transforming not only institutions but lives. As Chancellor, he has championed initiatives that bridge tradition with modernity, ensuring that future generations of medical professionals are both technically brilliant and deeply compassionate.
Beyond his academic and clinical achievements, Professor Singh’s recognition as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire speaks volumes of his national impact and unwavering dedication to public service.
We are truly privileged to have him with us today. His presence lends gravitas to our event and reminds us of the power of leadership rooted in purpose, humility, and vision.
As we embark on today’s program—with its blend of creativity, collaboration, and celebration—let us be inspired by Professor Singh’s journey and the possibilities that lie ahead when we come together as a community of changemakers.
This year’s event is curated to bring together Fellow AIIMSONIANS to celebrate memories, achievements, and camaraderie. It will be a moment to reconnect, reminisce, and reflect on our shared journey, while also welcoming and inspiring the new generation of AIIMSONIANS.
Each year, our journey together has grown in purpose and clarity. What began as a broad exploration of “Global Issues in Health” has matured into a focused and urgent dialogue on “Inequities in Global Health and Healthcare.” This year, we take a bold step forward: placing our Indian alumni partners at the heart of the conversation. Their lived experiences, professional insights, and innovative contributions will guide us as we seek collaborative solutions to the challenges we all face.
We gather not only to learn but to listen—to the voices that have long been underrepresented in global health discourse. From disparities in emergency access and infrastructure to the silent barriers of health literacy and data governance, the issues are complex, but our commitment is clear: to bridge gaps, build trust, and foster equity.
Our session last year on “Learning from Mistakes” was a timely reminder that innovation must be paired with introspection. The rapid development of vaccines and the bypassing of traditional clinical trials during global emergencies have taught us valuable lessons. Now, we must embed safeguards and ethical frameworks to ensure safety, efficacy, and trust. The same cautionary approach also applies to the AI industry.
Thank you, and let’s make this event unforgettable.
Professor Saroj Das
Chief Guest's Speech
Professor Iqbal Singh, OBE, Vice Chancellor, Institute of Medicine, Bolton
3rd ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe (AUE), BOLTON
30th August 2025, 12.30 –13.00
AGENDA
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Welcome and Apologies
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Minutes of the meeting held on 24th June 2024
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Chairperson’s Report (SAROJ)
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Overview of the organization’s activities,
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achievements,
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and challenges.
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Recognition of outstanding contributions.
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Secretary’s Report (HARSH)
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Summary of administrative matters, membership updates, and correspondence.
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Highlight any changes to the constitution or bylaws.
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Treasurer’s Report (HARSH)
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Financial statement, including income, expenses, and reserves.
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Presentation of the annual budget.
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Current membership:
Board of Directors (BOD)
Saroj Das (President)
Harsh Arya (VP Internal)
Suresh Rao (VP External)
Executive Body (EB)
President Saroj Das
Vice President (VP), Internal, Harsh Arya,
Vice President (VP), External Suresh Rao
Joint Secretary (Treasury & Finance) Sanjay Sinha
Joint Secretary, Social: SAILESH MISHRA
Joint Secretary, Promotion Sharat Jain
Joint Secretary, IT: PAWAN JAIN
Joint Secretary, Membership: PANKAJ MISHRA
Any Other Business (AOB)
Invitation for 3 Members to join the Executive Body (EB)
Membership Criteria – Inclusion of AIIMSONIANS from other States
ANNUAL AUE EVENT – Every Year or Every Other Year
7. Closing Remarks
First International AUE Conference London 23-25 June 2023
AUE 2nd International Event 2024, Birmingham
President's Inauguration Speech
Good morning and welcome to the 2nd International Conference organized by the AIIMSONIANS of the UK and Europe (AUE).
Today, it is my great pleasure to stand before you at this beautiful botanical garden in Birmingham on a sunny day. This gathering represents a remarkable convergence of minds, a celebration of knowledge, and a testament to our shared commitment to advancing healthcare and addressing inequalities in global health.
Thanks to your unwavering support, we have overcome our disappointments with determination and resolve to achieve our goal.
To this end, we are now registered as a not-for-profit CIC. We have a website that we can be proud of, and we have successfully published our journal to be released with this meeting. All of you should have a copy to read and digest. We have a vibrant and inclusive executive body, and today, we are staging the 2nd AUE Conference in Birmingham – an indication of our emphatic success.
However, our job is not finished yet. Together, as we embark on this journey, let us reflect on the legacy of our esteemed institution, the AIIMS. The AIIMS has been a beacon of excellence, nurturing generations of healthcare professionals, researchers, and visionaries. Our alumni, affectionately known as AIIMSONIANS, have left an indelible mark on the global medical landscape for posterity.
Today, we gather not merely as participants but as torchbearers of innovation, compassion, and collaboration. We continue with our theme of the conference – “Global Health Inequalities” and healthcare beyond borders – resonates deeply. We are united by a common purpose: to improve the health and well-being of all humanity. Later on today, we will engage in spirited discussions on “Learning from Mistakes,” sharing innovations by groundbreaking research that might entice us to forge partnerships to explore novel approaches to patient care, disease prevention, and medical education. Harsh will preside over the session to explore the mysteries in the history of AIIMS, supported by Suresh. And to celebrate the platinum jubilee of PKD’s appointment to AIIMS, like the previous year, we have identified the recipient for the PKD Award for this year. Finally, we have a workshop for the younger AIIMSONIANS regarding mentorship, how to become an entrepreneur, and remodeling health services for India.
Our sessions will span diverse topics – precision medicine, telehealth, AI, genomics, and more. I encourage you not to miss the session on AI, as our future almost certainly will be dictated by the digital revolution.
Let us recognize the tireless efforts of our organizing committee and volunteers who have made this event possible. Their dedication exemplifies the spirit of service that defines AIIMSONIANS worldwide. My unwavering appreciation goes to Suresh for being a fluent and prolific thinker and writer, to Tarun – a fantastic entertainer and organizer, and to Harsh for giving attention to details: putting dots on the “i” and putting the cross on the “t”.
As we begin this conference, let us reaffirm our commitment to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics and empathy. Let us embrace curiosity, challenge dogmas, and champion evidence-based medicine. Let us foster an environment where ideas flourish and where mentorship thrives.
In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you. May this conference be a catalyst for transformative change – a symphony of ideas that reverberate across borders, transcending language, culture, and discipline.
Thank you and let us embark on this remarkable journey together.
There are some ground rules and information that Tarun will share and Suresh will talk about the rules of the academic sessions. Please adhere to these rules.
AUE 2nd Internationall Event 2024, Birmingham
We
APPRECIATE & pay TRIBUTE
to
our Organising Secretary
Mr & Mrs TARUN SHARMA
for staging an exemplary event in Birmingham
AUE 2nd International Event 2024, Birmingham
Padma Bhushan Professor P K Duraiswamy (PKD) Merit Award
AIIMSONIANS of UK & Europe (AUE)
www.aiimsoniansukandeurope.com
29th June 2024 Board of Directors
Saroj Das
Professor Saroj Das N Suresh Rao
President, AUE Harsh Arya
saroj@sarojdas.org Tarun Sharma
PKD AWARD, 29/06/2024, Birmingham
It gives me great pleasure to present the PKD Award for 2024
To
Dr Sumit Goyal, AIIMSONIAN of UK & Europe
For
His outstanding contribution to the advancement of healthcare.
Professor Saroj Das
President AUE
AUE 2nd International Event 2024, Birmingham
HIGHLIGHTS FROM AUE CONFERENCE 2024
Acute Stroke Treatment: past, present, and future
MAYANK GOYAL, Calgary, Canada
Mayank has devoted his professional life in understanding and dealing the individual and varied causes of acute strokes that is now rapidly becoming the bane of humanity in all societies across the globe. He gives a nuanced critique on the many ways of tackling this.
Stroke is a devastating disease that is the biggest cause of human disability. In the West about 85% of strokes are ischemic, and mostly caused by large vessel occlusions (LVO). Mayank describes his experience with using Endo-Vascular Thrombectomy (EVT) that led to new guidelines and significant changes in global outcomes due to changes in clinical practice. Since then, he has developed techniques for further applications with considerable success worldwide. He has much hopes for the future in combating these complications.
Renal Disease: Past, Present, Future
SUMIT KUMAR; Renal Physician, Dallas glomdoc@gmail.com
Sleep Disorders: Past, Present, Future
ASHUTOSH KACKER, Cornell University
Ash is a renowned international expert on sleep disorders. He has been very concerned about the rising pandemic of this condition as it severely handicaps all our bodily functions. This disorder is only set to rise, given the general lack of public awareness about this issue.
Ash will take us through his journey and propose ideas to benefit all of us in avoiding the common pitfalls affecting our own lives.
Opportunities in Crises – some ideas!
VINAY GARODIA, Synergy Vision, Delhi
Vinay has remarkably withstood tremendous challenges in creating innovative ways to provide diverse health care options across the board. His success is a true testimony to his resilience and ability to energize colleagues in collaborating and taking responsibility for raising the reputation of the professions for the good of the community under trying times.
Exploring health inequities in General practice in UK
SUDHA DHALL, Acton
Sudha Dhall is a General Practitioner in West Acton with special interests in Women’s issues running integrated clinical services in Ealing hospital. She is also a Programme Director for GPs in training. She gives an overall review of her professional experiences in UK based on her close observation of the perceived inequities in health. In her view very little has changed over time. So she outlines some of the areas where specific remedial measures for improvement are essential and can positively impact upon the long term outcomes for the majority of such patients.
Modelling uniformity in services for Emergency Care in India
AKSHAY KUMAR, AIIMS Delhi
Akshay is Associate Professor in the Emergency Services at AIIMS Delhi, devoting his professional life in improving services to reduce the effects of catastrophic health events lurking round every corner in India. He works with a renowned team with a long track-record in creating robust systems that could be rolled out across India with great potential for saving millions of lives. He provides us with invaluable lessons for reducing the sudden and permanent impacts to the life-changing events facing any of our own lives.
Creating web-based platforms for public and clinical education
VIVEK GUPTA, Mayo Clinic
Vivek Gupta is Associate Professor in Neuroradiology at Mayo Clinic, having trained from Yale University School of Medicine. During the COVID pandemic he found many opportunities for using web-based platforms for medical education using the Mayo Clinic outreach programme and shares his ideas for creating a global platform for clinician and public education at industrial scale.
Reducing the future clinical burden of Cervical Cancers in India
VARAD PUTAMBEKAR, Oxford
Varad became interested in public health early during his MBBS days. He then worked in Gadchiroli with Dr Abhay Bang and the organization SEARCH that later invented the ASHA worker model for COVID relief.
Currently he is completing his PhD in Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar while developing a model for complex health care systems using computational simulation. It has great potential for creating a cascade of care in India for cervical cancer where this problem is real.
Startup 101: How I created a start-up enterprise
VIRENDRA K SHARMA, MD, FASGE, AGAF, Mayo
"Prepare to embark on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of medical device startups and entrepreneurial ventures. We will delve into the intricacies of launching your own enterprise in medical devices and healthcare innovation. From the initial brainstorming of groundbreaking ideas, navigating intellectual property and regulatory challenges (trust us, it’s an adventure), to achieving reimbursement for your technology and eventually securing acquisition. So, take a seat, fasten your seatbelt, and join us on this journey filled with invaluable tips, insightful tricks, hard-earned lessons, myth busting, and a few noteworthy missteps. Disclaimer: This presentation is not evidence- or eminence-based."
Dr Sharma is a practicing gastroenterologist and a serial entrepreneur with 3 decades of experience. He has held the posts of Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Vice-Chair of Gastroenterology Research, all the while making significant contributions to this field. Dr. Sharma has also founded multiple successful MedTech device startups in gastrointestinal endoscopy, surgery, cardiology, women's health, and consumer health. These ventures have secured over $120 million in venture funding, showcasing confidence in his innovative ideas.
Dr. Sharma possesses a portfolio of 100+ US and international patents in innovative products. He has also contributed extensively in academia, being recognized by Stanford University amongst the world's top 2% of scientists gaining accolades from the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He continues to contribute enormously to reshape the future of gastroenterology and healthcare.
Sustainable Healthcare: Culture Change for Strategic Actions
PAWAN JAIN, Yorkshire, England
Pawan Jain is a Cardiac Anaesthetist very concerned about the negative impact of modernity upon the health of patients and our ecosystem. It is our sedentary lifestyle, utter dependence upon ultra-processed foods, use of expensive transportation, degradation of natural resources, etc that are utterly irresponsible and deserve to be decried. Even ignoring the financial costs, humanitarian emergencies alone from heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes alone rising in astronomical scale, frequency and intensity with a projected additional 250 000 deaths per year worldwide by mid-century leading to over 9 million additional deaths per year by 2200. Pollution causes diseases and premature deaths in more than 16% compared to all global deaths in 2015. Globally, health systems are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, but in turn also contribute to this effect (up to 5% of the global total of the greenhouse emissions).
He questions the very basis of human efforts for sustainability during this current triple crisis facing nature but doesn’t lose heart, finding unique opportunities for AIIMSONAINS to contribute positively in making these changes happen. This includes guiding health sector professionals in addressing climate-related health risks through collaboration; strengthening health system functions for climate resilience and policies for low carbon health approaches; supporting development of specific interventions for emissions reduction and helping define roles and responsibilities for health decision-makers in climate resilience, etc.
In his view, AIIMSONIANS do have an important role not only as role models but also in directing the benefits for change for extending far beyond the realms of practising health care.
“Health research: From Eugenics & Biomimetics to Bioethics”
SURESH RAO, Western Lake District, England
This is a roller coaster of a journey from start to finish, spanning billions of years and mils across radically divergent cultures and terrains terrestrial, cosmic and unrecognisable – so hold on tight – and keep breathing!!!
Session on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Risks & Rewards of AI in Health versus Healthcare
Chairman: Saroj Das
During the Second World War, Alan Turing cracked the Enigma code. He became the father of modern computer science, laid the central concept of modern computers, and devised the automatic computing machine, which was the first digital computer with stored programs.
In 1985-86, I was involved in a research project “Computer Aided Diagnosis of Acute Abdominal Pain.” Professor F. T. de Dombal from Leeds was the chief investigator in this project. At that time, computers, although a miraculous invention, were very slow with an inefficient CPU. Since then, the digital revolution has overtaken every aspect of our life. Today, the possibilities with AI are infinite.The last remaining point of transformation is the final trigger.
Despite significant progress in the automation of warfare and vehicles, humans, at least for the foreseeable future, will continue to hold control. It is not far off before the machines can acquire complete control.
In this session, Ajay Bakshi will talk about natural language processing: LLM, SLM that ChatGPT, Gemini, and others use to predict and generate AI. Whereas Sanjaya Khanal will talk about the clinical application of AI today.
Technical Perspectives
AJAY BAKSHI, Delhi & Bangalore
Ajay created his own company for AI solutions starting from his original field of Neurosurgery and now extensively diversified across other fields of medicine and health care.
The integration of AI in health and healthcare presents substantial opportunities and challenges. From a technical viewpoint, AI promises enhanced diagnostic accuracy, personalized treatment plans, and improved patient outcomes through predictive analytics and machine learning. However, significant risks persist, including data privacy concerns, algorithmic biases, and the need for robust validation frameworks. This presentation will delve into the critical balance between leveraging AI for innovative solutions and ensuring ethical, secure, and reliable implementation in clinical settings.
Clinician's Perspectives
SANJAYA KHANAL, Lancaster CA, USA
Sanjay Khanal is an innovative Cardiac surgeon and considers AI's advent in health and healthcare as offering significant transformative change for clinical practice.
Sanjay gives the clinician's perspective of AI in enhancing diagnostic precision, streamlining administrative tasks, and fostering personalized patient care. He also underlines potential challenges such as the potential erosion of the doctor-patient relationship due to vicarious over-reliance on technology, and the various ethical dilemmas regarding usage patients’ personal data. His presentation will also explore the practical implications of AI in day-to-day medical practice, emphasizing the need for careful integration for maximizing benefits across the stream while mitigating risks.
AUE International Event 2024, Birmingham
AUE JOURNAL
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com
AUE - VISION
IMPORTANT, REQUIRES RESPONSE TO BOD, AUE
Dear Friends,
As 2024 draws to a close, the memories of the Birmingham AUE event have become a cherished part of our past. We now look forward to the festive season and the new year with hope and aspiration.
We have observed the significant activities within our AUE WhatsApp group and am delighted to see how AIIMSONIANS have consistently supported each other. This camaraderie has been a source of strength and reassurance for all of us, including our beloved elders and youngsters, no matter where they are in the world.
To further enhance accessibility to the vast resources within our group, we propose improving our website's functionality. We plan to introduce a dedicated "members only" platform for AIIMSONIANS. This platform will feature a comprehensive database of members' biodata, expertise in medicine and surgery, academic activities, and research. Additionally, it will allow members to share other talents, such as mentoring.
This initiative aims to simplify access and provide significant benefits to all members. The new section will be added to the website menu under "members only," protected by login credentials, allowing members to update their details as needed.
We welcome any suggestions to further improve this facility.
Please Respond:
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Protected Member’s only Area at the AUE website
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Venue for Event 2025: a. UK, b. New Delhi, c. USA
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Suggestions for AUE
Wish you all A Happy Christmas and A Happy New Year.
Warm regards,
Professor Saroj Das, Dr Harsh Arya, Professor N Suresh Rao
Board of Directors (BOD), AUE
Contact: aiimsoniansukandeurope@gmail.com