Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 12: The Surgeons Association of Jammu (SAJ) is set to host its inaugural three-day national surgical conference, SAJCON-2024, in Jammu from November 14-16, 2024.
The significant event is being held in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, Government Medical College Jammu and ASCOMS Jammu.
The conference, aimed at enhancing surgical knowledge and practice, will bring together over 30 esteemed faculty members and around 300 delegates from across the country.
Talking to mediapersons, here today, Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean, Government Medical College Jammu, expressed pride in hosting the event, emphasizing that the conference would cover a wide array of topics including oncology, laparoscopic and invasive surgeries, robotics, and the latest surgical techniques.
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“We are honored to host some of the best surgical minds in the country, and this conference will provide a unique opportunity for our students and faculty to interact and exchange knowledge with these experts,” Dr Gupta said.
The conference, themed “Stepping towards Surgical Excellence,” will feature hands-on workshops, live surgeries, paper presentations, and poster sessions.
On the opening day, November 14, a live operative workshop will be held in GMC Jammu’s state-of-the-art operation theatres, where renowned surgeons from across India will collaborate with local faculty to perform surgeries.
These procedures will be broadcasted to an audience of approximately 1,000 students, providing invaluable learning opportunities for Post Graduate students (PGs) and surgical professionals.
Dr Ratnakar Sharma, Head of the Department of Surgery, GMC Jammu and Chairperson of the Surgeons Association of Jammu, said, “This conference will feature presentations by distinguished guest faculties and local experts on November 15 and 16.”
On November 16, he said, a special session will be dedicated to the presentation of papers and posters by PGs and senior residents, which are essential for their academic progression and eligibility for examinations.
“SAJCON-2024 has been accredited by the State Medical Council, offering 12 credit points for faculty members. These points are crucial for their professional development and career advancement,” he said.
Dr Zahur Hussain, Organizing Secretary of the conference, said, “We are planning to make this conference an annual event, fostering continuous learning and collaboration among medical professionals in Jammu and beyond.”
“The conference is expected to leave a lasting impact on the surgical community, not just in Jammu, but across the country,” he said.
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