SKS Physician Update Conference – Successfully Concluded

We are delighted to share the successful completion of the SKS Physician Update Conference, held on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at Hotel Radisson, Salem.

This grand event brought together renowned experts and participants from diverse specialties, fostering insightful discussions and collaboration to advance medical knowledge and practice.

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Event Highlights: Sessions & Speakers

INAUGURAL FUNCTION

• Welcome Address, Keynote Address, and Vote of Thanks
  • Dr. K. Loganathan, BSc, MD, FICA (USA), FCCP
    Consultant General Physician, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem
  • Dr. Suresh Viswanathan, MBBS, MBA (HCA)
    Managing Director, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem
  • Prof. Dr. T. Sundararajan, MD (General Medicine)
    Dean & Professor of Medicine, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem

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CRITICAL CARE

Topic: Incessant Fever – What and What Not to Do?

• Speaker:
  Dr. S. Nishanth, MD, DNB (GM), MRCP (UK), FNB Critical Care, EDIC, FECМО
  HOD, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Consultant Intensivist & ECMO Physician, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem
• Chairpersons:
  • Dr. M. Senthilkumar, Consultant Diabetologist, SA Manickam Lung & Diabetic Centre, Salem
  • Dr. J. Thiyagarajan, Consultant General Physician, Dharan Hospital, Salem
  • Dr. L. Ragupathi, Consultant General Physician, Dhanvantri Hospital, Krishnagiri

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Cardiology

Topic: CoronarIEs – Complex Situations and Modern Solutions

• Speaker:
  Dr. M. Shathish Kumar, MD (Paediatrics), FPC, DNB (Cardiology)
  Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem
• Chairpersons:
  • Dr. Gnanavel P, Consultant Cardiologist, Sree Heart Clinic, Salem
  • Dr. P. Mariyappan, Consultant Cardiologist, SPMM Hospital, Salem
  • Dr. C. Krishna Kumar, Consultant Cardiologist, Dhanya Heart & Diabetes Speciality Centre

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Infectious Diseases

Topic: FUO – Search for the Culprit

• Speaker:
  Dr. Bala Vinoth, MD, FNB (Infectious Disease)
  Consultant General Physician & Infectious Diseases, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore
• Chairpersons:
  • Dr. Suresh Kanna, Consultant General Physician, Suresh Kanna Hospital, Rasipuram
  • Dr. S. Palanivelrajan, Consultant General Physician, St. Mary’s Hospital, Salem
  • Dr. R. Palanisamy, Consultant General Physician, Namakkal

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General Medicine

Topic: Melatonin – The Old Wine in a New Port

• Speaker:
  Dr. S. Priyadharshini, MD (General Medicine)
  Consultant General Physician, SKS Hospital & PGMI, Salem
• Chairpersons:
  • Dr. D. Ravishankar, Consultant Diabetologist, GV Medical Centre, Salem
  • Dr. S. Sudha Selvi, Consultant General Physician, Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram
  • Dr. Muralirajan, Consultant General Physician, Subham Hospital, Harur

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This landmark event will now serve as the signature annual gathering for healthcare professionals, driving learning, collaboration, and advancements in the medical field.