From the Desk of Secretary….
Secretary Desk….
Greetings from IMA Mumbai West. Thomas Alva Edison famously said: “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration”.
At IMA Mumbai West, a lot of hard work is put in by our various committee members to bring to you myriad activities that seem so effortless after the act.
The fruition of such an effort is the physical issue of ‘Medical Image’ that you now hold in your hands.
I remember reading issues of ‘Medical Image’ that were posted to my father in his clinic since before I became a doctor. After becoming a doctor and member of IMA Mumbai West, I have perused Image very regularly. Then we switched over to the e version, in keeping with the times. But it’s nice to go retro sometimes. Conceptualized by Dr Rashmikant Sanghvi and ably supported by MOC (Mumbai Oncocare Centre), we bring you a special issue this month on account of it being the month of Doctors’ day. I accord a warm welcome to Dr Ashish Joshi as guest editor. He and his team have put forth the latest useful information in the world of Oncology to improve your knowledge in this field.
Friends, we have had excellent academics in the month gone by. We have done the allergy algorithm program for IMA HQ, comprehensive single theme CME programs as well as ‘Clinic on stage’ enactments. A variety of CME programs are lined up for July as well. Starting with the next in the series of Gen next programs on 2nd July, curated by Dr Bal Inamdar.
Free Mammography Van was organized by Women Doctors Wing Chairperson Dr Bhavna Patel and was met with overwhelming response. On occasion of International Yoga Day, Cultural Sub Committee Chairperson Dr Rohini Badwe arranged a Yoga program with renowned teachers and demonstrators.
We had a successful Pneumococcal Vaccination program spearheaded by Members’ Welfare sub committee Chairperson Dr Shalin Soni. Madam President, Dr Shobha Ahuja has been the inspiration and guiding force behind all of us. Building repair / renovation work is going on in full swing. We are looking forward to Doctors’ day celebrations on the 2nd of July. We will be felicitating some eminent personalities who have contributed to the field of medicine. IMA HQ relaunched the Aao Gaon Chalen project on 25th June. We reaffirmed our commitment on that day to continue with this noble work that our branch has started in 2012. Our next camp is scheduled for 9th July and we are preparing for it.
Many more programs are planned for the weeks ahead. Tom Hanks famously said as Forrest Gump in 1994″ Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”. So dear members, you can look forward to a variety of programs and activities that will be most gratifying.
Best wishes and read on.
Jai Hind!
Long live IMA!
- MRS RASHMI MEHTA
Hon. Secretary