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IAS HIGHLIGHTS : 2024-25
FAAI program at AIIMS Rishikesh and PGI Chandigarh , India
The graduation ceremony of the FAAI 2022 batch was held in a very colorful setting at AIIMS, Rishikesh. The Director of IIT Roorkie was the chief guest of honor.
The International Pediatric Allergy Conference was conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi India in early January 2025. Dr. Gideon Lack from the University of Oxford, UK, and Dr. Hugo Van Bever, National University of Singapore were the chief guests. Dr. PKV was honored with a "lifetime achievement award" on this occasion.
The International Pediatric Allergy Conference was conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi India in early January 2025. Dr. Gideon Lack from the University of Oxford, UK, and Dr. Hugo Van Bever, National University of Singapore were the chief guests. Dr. PKV was honored with a "lifetime achievement award" on this occasion.
FAAI Graduation ceremony:
International Pediatric Allergy Conference:
DAAI Kolkata:
The DAAI program initiated in Kolkata observed their graduation ceremony for the year 2022. Dr. Shambo S Samajdar was awarded the IAS Gold Medal, and Dr. Tunu Gadi secured the IAS Silver Medal for outstanding performance.
The DAAI program initiated in Kolkata observed their graduation ceremony for the year 2022. Dr. Shambo S Samajdar was awarded the IAS Gold Medal, and Dr. Tunu Gadi secured the IAS Silver Medal for outstanding performance.
highlights of 2024
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Scott & PK at Golf tournament
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Over the past year IAS has lost important personalities who served the organization in different capacities over the years.
Scott Hennington was a very close associate of Dr PK. He was the financial advisor to PK both on a personal basis as well as a corporate financial advisor. He served IAS in different capacities over the years. He was on the BOD of IAS for 5 years. He supported several cultural and professional events of the Indian community as well as the medical community in Denver. |
PK, Ved Nanda, Kathy Nanda, Kamala
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Ved and Kathy Nanda were a ‘Special’ couple in the Denver community. They contributed in multiple ways to the betterment of the society. Both were accomplished attorneys. Ved served on the BOD of IAS. Kathy always would join him in all our board meetings.
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Stephen, GCI, Scholars, PK, Kamala
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Dr. Stephen Berman was a prominent personality worldwide and locally in the public health scene. He was the Director of Global health, College of preventive medicine at UCD Denver. All our training programs in India were sponsored by UCD mainly due to Stephen’s efforts and support. He also served on the Advisory committee of IAS
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David Pearlman
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Dr. David Pearlman was one of the founders of Colorado Allergy Asthma Centers, one of the most well known practices in the country. He was a astute clinician, researcher, teacher and overall a ‘great human being’ He was known to PK very closely for more than 4 decades. He served on the IAS advisory board.
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IAS Training program news
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DAA Program. CMC Vellore:
Date: April 12, 2024 PCS 2 DAA batch 2024 Dinner talk on Lifestyle and Profession was delivered by Dr PKV with lots of interaction |
DAA BATCH 2023 GRADUATION CEREMONY at Bagayam Campus, CMC Vellore
DAA graduation ceremony was held in January 2024. Chief guest of honor: Dr Hugo Van Bever, National University, Singapore.
DAA graduation ceremony was held in January 2024. Chief guest of honor: Dr Hugo Van Bever, National University, Singapore.
IAS ‘Lifetime Achievement award ceremony
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Thirumala Krishna Univ of Birmingham UK and Dr Hugo Van Bever, National University Singapore. AWARDED ON THE EVE OF ALLERGOCON 2024
Dr. T Krishna has contributed a lot towards producing Indian data in the past decade especially on Education, training, disease burden, Drug allergy. Dr Hugo has done extensive work on Atopic dermatitis and Food allergy in Children. We are very fortunate to have both the stalwarts as faculty for our training program at CMC, Vellore. |
DPAA program and International Conference, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
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Date: 10-11 March 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award PK Vedanthan IAS USA
PK V was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. 11th March 2024. |
Book releases: TB of Allergy. Chief Editor: Dr Neeraj Gupta
TB of Diagnostic and therapeutic Procedures in allergy: CRC Press PKV
PRAANA initiative (PCAAC)
1st Annual PRAANA meeting with CME and Awards c ceremony was held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on March 9th 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Dan Purushotham, President of PRAANA initiative. Dr Parakh from Govt Medical college, Jodhpur was the Chief guest. Dr Chandra Joseph, Thanjavur TN was recognized as PRAANA HERO for the year 2023-24 and awarded the PRAANA Gold medal along with the Certificate.
1st Annual PRAANA meeting with CME and Awards c ceremony was held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on March 9th 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Dan Purushotham, President of PRAANA initiative. Dr Parakh from Govt Medical college, Jodhpur was the Chief guest. Dr Chandra Joseph, Thanjavur TN was recognized as PRAANA HERO for the year 2023-24 and awarded the PRAANA Gold medal along with the Certificate.
Dharwad Allergy Asthma Camp
Allergy Asthma Awarenedd Camp was conducted at Vithal Child Institute, Dharwad on 30th March 2024. Eighty children were evaluated Dr. PK V as assisted by Dr. Matti and his 2 lady colleagues, Mrs. Kamala, Mr. Ravi, Mr. Guru, as well as host of nurses and office staff.
Allergy Asthma Awarenedd Camp was conducted at Vithal Child Institute, Dharwad on 30th March 2024. Eighty children were evaluated Dr. PK V as assisted by Dr. Matti and his 2 lady colleagues, Mrs. Kamala, Mr. Ravi, Mr. Guru, as well as host of nurses and office staff.
CME/Allergy Workshop at MMCRI, MYSURU April 7th 2024
A very successful CME and Allergy Skin testing workshop was conducted by IAP, Mysore branch on 7th April 2024. More than hundred Pediatricians, PG/UG students participated. Dr. PK V delivered a lecture and was subsequently honored along with Mrs. Kamala.
A very successful CME and Allergy Skin testing workshop was conducted by IAP, Mysore branch on 7th April 2024. More than hundred Pediatricians, PG/UG students participated. Dr. PK V delivered a lecture and was subsequently honored along with Mrs. Kamala.
DAAI program: Initiated at Kozhikode under Dr. Krishna Mohan. Ped Allergist Program shifted to Kerala from Kolkata WB
WAO Center of Excellence Award bestowed upon:
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Sir Gnaga Ram Hospital Delhi
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Christian Medical College, Vellore TN India
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Allergocon 2024 at Bagayam Campus, CMC, Vellore TN
Allergocon , the premier conference on Allergy,Asthma & Immunology in India is conducted yearly at the Christian Medical College Hospital under the patronage of Pulmonary medicine and IAS. International faculty included Dr Hugo Van Bever from Singapore, Vinay Mehta and PKV from USA and T Krishna from UK. Nearly 200 delegates attended the grand occasion. During the proceedings of this important meeting additional events took place namely: 1. IAS presented the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards to Dr Thirumala Krishna , University of Birmingham UK and Dr Hugo Van Bever , National University, Singapore 2. Graduation ceremony of the DAA 2023 batch was conducted and Dr Hugo Van Bever was the chief guest.
Allergocon , the premier conference on Allergy,Asthma & Immunology in India is conducted yearly at the Christian Medical College Hospital under the patronage of Pulmonary medicine and IAS. International faculty included Dr Hugo Van Bever from Singapore, Vinay Mehta and PKV from USA and T Krishna from UK. Nearly 200 delegates attended the grand occasion. During the proceedings of this important meeting additional events took place namely: 1. IAS presented the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards to Dr Thirumala Krishna , University of Birmingham UK and Dr Hugo Van Bever , National University, Singapore 2. Graduation ceremony of the DAA 2023 batch was conducted and Dr Hugo Van Bever was the chief guest.
FAAI program. Graduation ceremony. December 2023: AIIMS Rishikesh. UK India
The FAAI batch of 2022 had a colorful graduation ceremony followed by dinner. Director of IIT Roorkee was the chief guest.
The FAAI batch of 2022 had a colorful graduation ceremony followed by dinner. Director of IIT Roorkee was the chief guest.
Dr. pk presents amongst international experts at NAPCON, November 2023
IAS/GCI dba Saahns is proud to announce that Dr. PK was invited as an International Expert to present at the National Conference of Pulmonary Diseases (NAPCON) held in Hyderabad (napcon2023.com/index.php). Dr. PK presented on "Allergy Basics" and we share the poster of the conference and photos of Dr. PK and Mrs. Kamala's experiences at the conference. napcon_allergy_workshop-23.pdf
Praana clinic becomes a registered trademark in india
Volunteers contribute in various ways, and the partner of a CME graduate worked tirelessly over several years to obtain a patent for our PCAAC initiative (Praana Charitable Allergy and Asthma Clinics). See the registered document below by clicking on the pdf link!
2023-09-25_order_of_acceptance_pcaa-001-tm-in.pdf
2023-09-25_order_of_acceptance_pcaa-001-tm-in.pdf
praana charitable allergy & asthma clinics in 2023
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. DAN PURUSHOTAM in RAJASTHAN with CIPLA
Dr. Dan Purushotam, a committed physician and volunteer, organized with the help of Cipla Breathe Free Team another free PRAANA Allergy & Asthma clinic on November 26, 2023. A total of 13 patient were treated and spirometry was performed 11 time. All medicines were distributed free of charge as part of the Government of Rajasthan program called Mukhyamantri Nishulk Yojna.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. CHANDRA JOSEPH in TAMIL NADU
A free PRAANA Charitable Allergy and Asthma camp was conducted on October 31, 2023 by Dr. Chandra Joesph in Tamil Nadu, India. All eleven of the patients who attended had spirometry done and three patients had allergy skin-testing done. Usage of sublingual immunotherapy, inhalers, and nasal sprays was suggested. All patients were advised treatment depending on their individual complaints and clinical conditions.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. CHANDRA JOSEPH in TAMIL NADU
A free PRAANA Charitable Allergy and Asthma camp was conducted on September 26, 2023 by Dr. Chandra Joesph in Tamil Nadu, India. All five of the patients who attended had spirometry done and three patients had allergy skin-testing done. Chest X-rays were taken on one patient free of charge. Sublingual immunotherapy was suggested for two patients, and inhalers, nasal sprays, and montelukast where given to four patients for treating skin allergy (Eczema). Additionally, they were given anti-histamine tablets for use at night, as well as liquid paraffin for use during the daytime and steroid ointment for use at night. Four patients experienced nasal allergy and allergic rhino-sinusitis; two of them had skin allergy; and, one patient had severe persistent asthma. Spirometry was done on all patients and a detailed history for each of them was collected.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. VIJAYSHREE GATTANI in JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN
On 24th, May 2023, Dr. Vijayshree Gattani, ENT Specialist, conducted the PRAANA Allergy & Asthma camp at Gattani Hospital, on Banar Main Road, in Jodhpur. She was assisted by her dedicated hospital staff and Cipla representatives. The clinic was open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM , and a total of 25 patients were seen. Of those patients, 19 of them underwent allergy skin testing and 10 patients had spirometry performed. All services were rendered FREE of all charges.
We thanks International Asthma Services/Saahns and the PRAANA Clinic initiative for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve the needy.
We thanks International Asthma Services/Saahns and the PRAANA Clinic initiative for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve the needy.
ALLERGY & ASTHMA CAMP by DR. PK VEDANTHAN & GROUP in DHARWAD, KARNATAKA
A subsidized Allergy and Asthma camp was conducted on Sunday, 26th March, 2023, by Dr. Rajan Deshpande and Dr. PK Vedanthan at the Vithal Institute of Child Health in Dharwad, Karnataka. The volunteer physicians and technical staff evaluated a total of 85 patients. Among those patients, 65 allergy skin tests were performed and 38 spirometry were conducted. Additionally, an educational session was held inside the auditorium of the institute, where patients and their families actively participated in the informational sessions.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. KARAMBIR GILL in LUDHIANA, PUNJAB
Dr. Karambir Gill conducted a FREE PRAANA Allergy and Asthma Camp in Ludhiana, a rural setting in Punjab. Approximately 125 children were evaluated, and 25 spirometry were completed. It was an excellent success and we appreciate the dedication and efforts of Dr. Gill and his supportive staff, as well as pharmaceutical representatives.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. JENISH RAJMA in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU
Dr. Jenish Rajma conducted the first FREE PRAANA Allergy and Asthma camp in Madurai, Tamil Nadu in March 2023. Five patients were evaluated free of charge. Thanks to all of the volunteers.
30th FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. DAN PURUSHOTAM in MANDORE, RAJASTHAN
Dr. Dan Purushotam, Family Physician & Allergy Specialist and a highly dedicated physician-volunteer, conducted the 30th FREE PRAANA Camp on January 27, 2023 at the Government District Hospital in Mandore, a historical town located near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. A total of 15 patients came for consultation, and 11 spirometry tests were completed.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. CHANDRA JOSEPH in TAMIL NADU
A free PRAANA Allergy and Asthma camp was conducted on January 24, 2023 by Dr. Chandra Joesph in Tamil Nadu, India. A total of four patients received medical services. All four of them had nasal allergy and allergic rhino-sinustis, two of them had skin allergy, and one patient had severe persistent asthma. Spirometry was done on all of four patients. A detailed history for each of them was collected.
PKV & Kamala receive ‘SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD’ from AAAAI, 2022
Both Dr PK and Mrs Kamala were invited to receive the ‘SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD’ at the annual meeting of the AAAAI in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2022. The award is towards educational outreach and charitable services performed through International Asthma Services (IAS) for the past 3 decades.
Tree planting at AIIMS in rishikesh, uttarakhand, India, november 28, 2022
Rudraksha tree samples were planted on the grounds of AIIMS Rishikesh in front of the Medical College in honor of the visiting dignitaries Dr. & Mrs. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi and Dr. & Mrs. PK & Kamala Vedanthan, Chairman IAS/GCI dba Saahns. Dr. Meenu Singh, Director of The Institute, Principal of the Medical College, as well as departmental heads were in presence.
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White coat ceremony at AIIMS in rishikesh, uttarakhand, India, november 28, 2022
Both Dr. PK and Mrs. Kamala Vedanthan attended the White Coat Ceremony at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. AIIMS is an autonomous medical institution established around 2010 by the Government of India. It is one of the most progressive and highly regarded centers for medical education and training in the country.
AIIMS and PGI Chandigarh have partnered with International Asthma Services (IAS) to offer the Global Allergy Program (GAP) to eligible physicians. Dr. Meenu Singh, a renowned Pediatric Pulmonologist and researcher from PGI Chandigarh, was recently appointed as the Director of AIIMS Rishikesh.
Dr. PK was invited as the Guest of Honor at the ‘White Coat Ceremony’ on Monday, November 28, 2022 for the incoming medical students of the 2026 batch. Dr. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, the premier medical institution in India, was the Chief guest. At the ceremony, 120 physician-students were inducted into the first-year MBBS.
The ceremony was conducted in the AIIMS auditorium and was attended by all the faculty, residents and fellows-in-training, as well as by the medical and nursing students. The function was conducted in a very solemn manner and ended with the National anthem, followed by high tea. More photos of this event, as well as the Vedanthan's visit to the onsite nursing school, are in our photo gallery.
AIIMS and PGI Chandigarh have partnered with International Asthma Services (IAS) to offer the Global Allergy Program (GAP) to eligible physicians. Dr. Meenu Singh, a renowned Pediatric Pulmonologist and researcher from PGI Chandigarh, was recently appointed as the Director of AIIMS Rishikesh.
Dr. PK was invited as the Guest of Honor at the ‘White Coat Ceremony’ on Monday, November 28, 2022 for the incoming medical students of the 2026 batch. Dr. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, the premier medical institution in India, was the Chief guest. At the ceremony, 120 physician-students were inducted into the first-year MBBS.
The ceremony was conducted in the AIIMS auditorium and was attended by all the faculty, residents and fellows-in-training, as well as by the medical and nursing students. The function was conducted in a very solemn manner and ended with the National anthem, followed by high tea. More photos of this event, as well as the Vedanthan's visit to the onsite nursing school, are in our photo gallery.
FREE PRAANA ALLERGY & ASTHMA CAMPS THROUGHOUT 2022
PRAANA ASTHMA ALLERGY AWARENESS CAMP by DR. VYAKARNAM in HYDERABAD, TELENGANA
A well-known Pulmonologist Allergist from Hyderabad Telengana , Dr. Vykarnam is a born activist and medical journalist, in addition to having successfully opened departments of AAI in two separate corporate hospital complexes. This is a remarkable achievement and he deserves a lot of credit. His compassion for the poor and needy continues in parallel by providing charitable services to the needy through the PRAANA clinics initiative (Please see pictures below).
PRAANA ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. DAN QURESHI in OLD DELHI
A first of a kind in the walled city of Old Delhi, the Chest Allergy and Asthma Camp was conducted at Dr. A.H. Qureshi's Health & Wellness Clinic, Delhi in association with Praana Charitable Allergy Asthma Initiative, Colorado USA on Saturday, June 18 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM (time was extended due to the huge foot traffic of patients).
Free OPD consultations were completed by Dr. Danish Qureshi, Family Physician & Allergy Specialist, and free consultations were offered with an asthma counselor supported by a clinic manager, two clinic attendants and two phlebotomists. Special emphasis was given on: Screening; educating the community about asthma and its triggers, usage of inhaler devices, and safety of inhaled medicines; encouraging use of peak flow meters at home to avoid serious medical situations; and, increasing awareness of AST and immunotherapy.
Data:
This would not have been possible without the able support of my mentor, Dr. P.K. Vedanthan, and my DAA colleague, Dr. Dan Qureshi.
Free OPD consultations were completed by Dr. Danish Qureshi, Family Physician & Allergy Specialist, and free consultations were offered with an asthma counselor supported by a clinic manager, two clinic attendants and two phlebotomists. Special emphasis was given on: Screening; educating the community about asthma and its triggers, usage of inhaler devices, and safety of inhaled medicines; encouraging use of peak flow meters at home to avoid serious medical situations; and, increasing awareness of AST and immunotherapy.
Data:
- Total of 63 patients sought consultation varying from the ages of 10 to 82 years;
- Patients included 44 males and 19 females;
- 10 patients (new and follow-up) were diagnosed with asthma and chest allergies;
- 17 patients had experienced under-evaluation for chest allergies, COPD and asthma;
- 36 patients experienced "other" medical conditions;
- 60 patients were given PEFR screening;
- 45 patients tested for blood sugar or hemoglobin
- 15 patients received counseling on asthma and chest allergy
This would not have been possible without the able support of my mentor, Dr. P.K. Vedanthan, and my DAA colleague, Dr. Dan Qureshi.
ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP by DR. KHUZEMA FURNITUREWALA in MHOW, M.P. for POLICE PERSONNEL
A dedicated and passionate Pulmonologist Allergist in Khow, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Furniturewala offered a free asthma and allergy camp for the local police force. This soft-spoken physician is highly active in providing free and professional medical services to various sectors of his community and the surrounding areas.
ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP at ENT & ALLERGY CARE CLINIC by DR. P LAKSHMI in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
Inauguration of the PRAANA clinic by Dr Gayatri Pandit, a well know ENT surgeon and allergist and Dr. P Lakshmi in Bengaluru. Both the doctors are alumni of IAS sponsored AAI training programs in India.
ALLERGY ASTHMA CAMP at PRAANA CLINIC by DR. CHANDRA JOSEPH in THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU
After a successful inauguration of a Praana Clinic in 2021, Dr. Chandra Joseph continues to offer free medical services to treat patients suffering from allergies and asthmatic conditions.
PRAANA Charitable Allergy Asthma Clinics (PCAAC) Initiative, 2021
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The PRAANA initiative was formally inaugurated by Zoom on Saturday 16th October 2021. The main objective of the PRAANA initiative is to the bridge the ‘painful gap’ in the health care setting. This gap has been preventing the poorer and less fortunate sections of the population especially in LMIC like India (Where there has been no established welfare system) are deprived of quality care and essential medications in the field of allergy and asthma. The PRAANA initiative is the ‘Brainchild’ of Dr P K Vedanthan.
The PRAANA charitable clinic is basically merged into the existing medical facility and the services are rendered to the needy on a consistent basis based upon the convenience and availability of the qualified specialist. The concept was introduced about 2 months ago by Dr PKV thro e mails to about 50 of the AA specialists who were all alumni of the training programs in India . Nearly 30 of the specialists responded in a positive manner and the drive began with full swing by the major contributions of a few persons, namely, Dr Dan Qureshi, Ms. Ranjani Vedanthan, Mrs Kamala Vedanthan, Dr Balachandra and his IT team (Mr Santosh). Ms. Ranjani was instrumental in the IT application to the PRAANA concept with formation of a very well done and effective Video, and the creation of surveys to collect data on patient care and management. View FAQ here: common_faq_regarding_praana_charitable_allergy_asthma_clinic.pdf |
Periodic Reports 2021
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DAA Course Periodic report ending 30th June 2021 was submitted to AAAAI and CGH University of Colorado
AACC Periodic report ending 30th June 2021 was submitted to AAAAI and CGH, University of Colorado DPAA Course at Sir Gangharam Hospital, Delhi: The periodic report of the program ending 30th June 2021 was submitted to AAAAI and CGH at University of Colorado Please view the photos of the final DPAA Exam for the 2020-2021 batch at Sir Gangharam Hospital in Delhi. |
New Textbooks releasing in 2021 and 2022
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NEW TEXT BOOKS :
a. The Second edition of the TEXT BOOK OF ALLERGY FOR THE CLINICIAN edited by Drs. Vedanthan, Nelson, Katial, Agashe, and Mahesh; published by the CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, and was released officially in early April 2021. Available on Amazon. b. Another Textbook namely ‘Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Allergy’. The editors are Drs. P K Vedanthan, Hal Nelson, Hugo Van Bever, and M Murali. The book will be published by CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida USA. The authors have been selected from reputable institutions in the USA, UK, Singapore and India. The book will be released in 2022. |
CME conducted by IAP branch Jodhpur, Rajasthan INDIA, 2021
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A highly successful international CME on Allergy was conducted by the Jodhpur IAP chapter. Dr Dan Purushotham (Dan) DAA alumnus from CMC,Vellore was the main force behind the program. Invited speakers were from S Africa, UK and Italy. The meetings were very well conducted and there was excellent participation. On the 17th February 2021, which also happened to be the 74th birthday of Dr PKV, the lecture was dedicated in his and Mrs Kamala’s honor. Mrs Kamala sang the invocation on all three days of the meeting.
The event was sponsored by IAS,CAAS, AANI,Swaasha Clinic (Jodhpur) |
PK Portrayed Bio Book, completed in 2020
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PK Portrayed Bio Book: A comprehensive project initiated by Dr. Shripad Agashe, a close associate of Dr PKV 4 years ago and finally completed in June 2020 by Mr. Mohana Murthy, a High school classmate of PKV as well as a well known publisher in the city of Mysore, India.
PK portrayed is an easy to read synopsis of PKV’s journey through different phases of life both professional and personal. It was also utilized as a ‘Fund Raiser’ for International Asthma Services (IAS). |
GCI is proud to announce the 2020 winners of scholarships!
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2020 GCI Scholarship winners with Drs. Stephen Berman and PKV, and Mrs. Kamala.
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IAS RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS 2016
IAS recognized all its ardent supporters and volunteers at the IAS award ceremony held in Denver, Colorado at a dinner meeting at India’s restaurant on Sunday 21st August 2016.
Special recognitions:
Life time achievement awards: 1.Dr Henry Claman 2.Dr Harold Nelson 3.Dr Charles Kirkpatrick
Members of the IAS board of directors
Members of the IAS advisory board
IAS volunteer teaching faculty
IAS partners: Colorado allergy asthma society, Center for Global Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Colorado. Jubilant Hollister Stier Laboratories
Special recognitions:
Life time achievement awards: 1.Dr Henry Claman 2.Dr Harold Nelson 3.Dr Charles Kirkpatrick
Members of the IAS board of directors
Members of the IAS advisory board
IAS volunteer teaching faculty
IAS partners: Colorado allergy asthma society, Center for Global Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Colorado. Jubilant Hollister Stier Laboratories
DAA ADMITS RECORD NUMBER OF QUALIFIED STUDENTS FOR 2016
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DAA 2016 batch with Faculty DAA 2016 batch with Faculty
For the academic year 2016, we received high caliber applications for the DAA program from all over India and beyond (Nepal,Kenya,Indonesia, Sri Lanka). the demand was so high, it was a task to select the candidates. Due to this high demand, we decided to increase the intake to a record level of 38 students. In addition CMC and IAS have joined hands in initiating the 2 year fellowship in allergy,asthma and Immunology at CMC, Vellore, probably the first time in India |
DAA 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND GRADUATION PROGRAM ON JANUARY 9TH 2016
Christian Medical College (Dept of Pulmonary Medicine) (CMC) and International Asthma services (IAS) proudly observed the 10th anniversary of the popular Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA) as well as the graduation ceremony of the class of 2015 on 9th January at the New Chapel auditorium on the sprawling green Bagayam campus. the day started off with a special CME with invited speakers from USA and Singapore. Dr Rohit Katial, Co-director of The Cohen Asthma Institute at National Jewish Health, Helen Wohlberg & Herman Lambert Chair In Pharmacokinetics National Jewish Health Denver, Colorado,USA was the chief guest. Dr Hugo Van Bever Professor of Pediatrics and Allergy at the National University,Singapore was an invited speaker. The ‘State of the Art’ lectures were delivered by Dr Katial and Dr Van Bever and they were very well received. Dr Mahesh one of the local faculty also delivered another State of the art lecture in the afternoon. This was followed by an actively participated Poster session and Oral presentations by the DAA alumni as well as the fellow in AAI at CMC. In the evening the graduation ceremony for the DAA class of 2015 was held under solemn atmosphere in the presence of the CMC college Principal as well as the overseas guests on the dias.
Dr Zaheer Mohamed Afzal Bagha from Mombasa,Kenya was awarded the coveted Dr Henry Claman Gold medal for outstanding over all performance for the academic year 2015. Dr Kiran Krishnamurthy was awarded the Dr Harold Nelson silver medal for the meritorious performance. A total of 28 doctors were awarded the Diploma certificates.
Dr Zaheer Mohamed Afzal Bagha from Mombasa,Kenya was awarded the coveted Dr Henry Claman Gold medal for outstanding over all performance for the academic year 2015. Dr Kiran Krishnamurthy was awarded the Dr Harold Nelson silver medal for the meritorious performance. A total of 28 doctors were awarded the Diploma certificates.
IAS AWARDED EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL HEALTH FOR 2015 BY CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER, COLORADO
P K Vedanthan, MD, Founder of IAS (International Asthma Services), Clinical Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Learn more.
After his medical education in India, Dr. Vedanthan had additional training in Medicine, Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. During the early years of his professional life, Dr. Vedanthan was involved in providing care in respiratory medicine during his visits to his home country of India. This experience grew into establishing International Asthma Services (IAS), a nonprofit 501 c-3 organization registered in Colorado. IAS has been active in several countries: India, Kenya, Mauritius, Myanmar, Philippines, USA, Fiji, and Argentina. The main aims are: 1) improve the care of patients with asthma and COPD around the globe, 2) transfer of technology, 3) train physicians and paramedical personnel, and 4) conduct research and provide free medications to the needy. IAS has evaluated more than 36,000 patients free of charge, and conducted more than 50 CMEs for physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Since 2006, IAS, in partnership with Christian Medical College, Vellore TN, India, established the first formal Diploma in Allergy and Asthma training program. This Diploma program has attracted national and international recognition, and has students from all regions of India, as well as neighboring countries. IAS has also partnered with Colorado Health Education and Promotion (CAHEP), Denver, Colorado, in promoting health education and providing medical care guided by the principle of a ‘medical home’ for more than 25 ethnic communities. IAS has also partnered with the Center of Global Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora Colorado since 2014 to expand the global outreach.
Dr. Vedanthan during his career has also established the Northern Colorado Allergy & Asthma clinic, Wyoming Chest & Allergy clinic, Allergy & Skin clinic, Denver. Since year 2000, he has been in part time private practice in Lakewood, Colorado, as well as volunteering in a refugee clinic in Denver, and teaching at the University of Colorado.
After his medical education in India, Dr. Vedanthan had additional training in Medicine, Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. During the early years of his professional life, Dr. Vedanthan was involved in providing care in respiratory medicine during his visits to his home country of India. This experience grew into establishing International Asthma Services (IAS), a nonprofit 501 c-3 organization registered in Colorado. IAS has been active in several countries: India, Kenya, Mauritius, Myanmar, Philippines, USA, Fiji, and Argentina. The main aims are: 1) improve the care of patients with asthma and COPD around the globe, 2) transfer of technology, 3) train physicians and paramedical personnel, and 4) conduct research and provide free medications to the needy. IAS has evaluated more than 36,000 patients free of charge, and conducted more than 50 CMEs for physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Since 2006, IAS, in partnership with Christian Medical College, Vellore TN, India, established the first formal Diploma in Allergy and Asthma training program. This Diploma program has attracted national and international recognition, and has students from all regions of India, as well as neighboring countries. IAS has also partnered with Colorado Health Education and Promotion (CAHEP), Denver, Colorado, in promoting health education and providing medical care guided by the principle of a ‘medical home’ for more than 25 ethnic communities. IAS has also partnered with the Center of Global Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora Colorado since 2014 to expand the global outreach.
Dr. Vedanthan during his career has also established the Northern Colorado Allergy & Asthma clinic, Wyoming Chest & Allergy clinic, Allergy & Skin clinic, Denver. Since year 2000, he has been in part time private practice in Lakewood, Colorado, as well as volunteering in a refugee clinic in Denver, and teaching at the University of Colorado.
DR. VEDANTHAN DELIVERS LECTURES AT JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN NOV 6TH-7TH 2015
Dr Vedanthan addressed physicians, PG and UG students at Sampurnanand Medical college (S N MEDICAL COLLEGE), Jodhpur on the subject of ‘Epidemiology of asthma and allergic diseases’ as well as participated in live case discussions presented by medical students.
On 7th November,Dr Vedanthan participated in the IAP sponsored CME and addressed the subject of ‘Clinical approach to an allergic patient’. There were around 110 Pediatricians in attendance and the lecture was very well received, followed by lively discussions. In the evening he attended in the grand reception with dinner and dance.
He stayed at the BSF guest house and had a wonderful time with the local commander and his staff at a serene late night dinner meeting held on a hill top in the BSF campus.
All the above arrangements were made by Dr Dan Purushottham a DAA alumni of CMC,Vellore.
On 7th November,Dr Vedanthan participated in the IAP sponsored CME and addressed the subject of ‘Clinical approach to an allergic patient’. There were around 110 Pediatricians in attendance and the lecture was very well received, followed by lively discussions. In the evening he attended in the grand reception with dinner and dance.
He stayed at the BSF guest house and had a wonderful time with the local commander and his staff at a serene late night dinner meeting held on a hill top in the BSF campus.
All the above arrangements were made by Dr Dan Purushottham a DAA alumni of CMC,Vellore.
DR. VEDANTHAN AND GROUP CONDUCTS THE FIRST ALLERGY WORKSHOP AT NAPCON 2015
Dr Vedanthan along with his close colleagues Dr Sitesh Roy from Mumbai and Dr P A Mahesh from JSS university,Mysore conducted day long workshop and CME in allergy and allergen Immunotherapy at the annual meeting of NAPCON in Jaipur,Rajasthan on Nov 4th 2015.
40 registrants from all over India were trained in allergy Skin testing during this workshop
Dr Vedanthan also participated in Pro-Con debate on the place of Allergen Immunotherapy in asthma at the NAPCON meeting on 5th November 2015
40 registrants from all over India were trained in allergy Skin testing during this workshop
Dr Vedanthan also participated in Pro-Con debate on the place of Allergen Immunotherapy in asthma at the NAPCON meeting on 5th November 2015
IAS IS AWARDED 2015 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL HEALTH
Dear Dr. Vedanthan,
On behalf of the Center for Global Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, we wish to extend our congratulations to you, as the founder of IAS, are a recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Global Health Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize and publicly honor those individuals, institutions or organizations based in the state of Colorado that have made an exemplary contribution to the improvement of the health of populations in low and middle income countries over an extended period of time. You will join the distinguished group below of past awardees.
Past Awardees:
2008: Jim Jackson of Project CURE
2009: Warren Berggren, MD and Gretchen Berggren, MD
Eric Simoes, MD
2010: Robert E. Booth, PhD
Charles Steinberg, MD
2013: Thomas Campbell, MD
Mickey Richer, MD, DTMH
2014: Carl Bartecchi, MD
Susan Niermeyer, MD, MPH, FAAP
Calvin Wilson, MD
This award was awarded at the Global Health Symposium, scheduled for November 20, 2015 at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr Harold Nelson,Pk’s teacher and mentor as well as his nominee for the award, had a 10 minute ppt presentation on PK and his activities around the globe. After the presentation the prestigious award of ‘Excellence in Global health for the year 2015’ was awarded to Dr Vedanthan and IAS
On behalf of the Center for Global Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, we wish to extend our congratulations to you, as the founder of IAS, are a recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Global Health Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize and publicly honor those individuals, institutions or organizations based in the state of Colorado that have made an exemplary contribution to the improvement of the health of populations in low and middle income countries over an extended period of time. You will join the distinguished group below of past awardees.
Past Awardees:
2008: Jim Jackson of Project CURE
2009: Warren Berggren, MD and Gretchen Berggren, MD
Eric Simoes, MD
2010: Robert E. Booth, PhD
Charles Steinberg, MD
2013: Thomas Campbell, MD
Mickey Richer, MD, DTMH
2014: Carl Bartecchi, MD
Susan Niermeyer, MD, MPH, FAAP
Calvin Wilson, MD
This award was awarded at the Global Health Symposium, scheduled for November 20, 2015 at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr Harold Nelson,Pk’s teacher and mentor as well as his nominee for the award, had a 10 minute ppt presentation on PK and his activities around the globe. After the presentation the prestigious award of ‘Excellence in Global health for the year 2015’ was awarded to Dr Vedanthan and IAS
IAS IS FORGING AHEAD - preparing for 2015
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IAS is happy to announce the following coming events:
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TEXTBOOK OF ALLERGY FOR THE CLINICIAN, FEBruary 2014
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Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician
February 28th 2014 was another HISTORIC moment for all of us in IAS. The editorial team consisting of Drs. P.K.Vedanthan, Harold Nelson, Shripad Agashe, Rohit Katial, and P.A. Mahesh were able to successfully launch the release of the truly international text book of allergy for the clinician published by the CRC press, Florida, USA. The text book has 33 chapters raning from basics to clinical subjects and ends with East-West approaches and integrated approach to allergies and asthma. Authors with varied background and expertise have been drawn from USA, India and UK. IAS is the main sponsor of the text book. |
2014 ACTIVITIES: IAS BREAKS GROUND IN MYANMAR 2014
IAS breaks ground in Myanmar 2014
International Asthma Services Breaks Ground in Myanmar Dr. Vinay Mehta, MD, FAAAAI and Dr. Pudupakkam K. Vedanthan, MD, FAAAAI taught an allergy and asthma seminar in Yangon, Myanmar this past January. The three-day course, co-sponsored by Rotary International, Friendship Force International, and Myanmar Compassionate Hands, focused on the clinical aspects of atopic disorders, and included hands-on skin testing and spirometry workshops. Additionally, the doctors, along with a few course participants, organized free allergy & asthma camps in the cities of Bago and Bagan, where over 200 patients received general counseling and free consultations. Their efforts were supported by local physicians and allied health, who volunteered their time and facilities. Dr. Vedanthan is founder and chairman of International Asthma Services (IAS), a charitable educational organization whose aim is to promote allergy and asthma awareness in the community and equip local healthcare providers with basic training and diagnostic resources. IAS has been actively training physicians and allied health professionals at Christian Medical College (India) since 2006 through its distance-learning program.
DAA program at CMC,Vellore: 30 well qualified doctors have been selected for the 2015 batch from a highly competitive pool of around 85 applicants. the caliber of applications overall was very high. the selected candidates hail from all parts on India, including a few foreign nationals from Mombasa Kenya, Yangoon Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. These doctors will start the course in January 2015.
International Asthma Services Breaks Ground in Myanmar Dr. Vinay Mehta, MD, FAAAAI and Dr. Pudupakkam K. Vedanthan, MD, FAAAAI taught an allergy and asthma seminar in Yangon, Myanmar this past January. The three-day course, co-sponsored by Rotary International, Friendship Force International, and Myanmar Compassionate Hands, focused on the clinical aspects of atopic disorders, and included hands-on skin testing and spirometry workshops. Additionally, the doctors, along with a few course participants, organized free allergy & asthma camps in the cities of Bago and Bagan, where over 200 patients received general counseling and free consultations. Their efforts were supported by local physicians and allied health, who volunteered their time and facilities. Dr. Vedanthan is founder and chairman of International Asthma Services (IAS), a charitable educational organization whose aim is to promote allergy and asthma awareness in the community and equip local healthcare providers with basic training and diagnostic resources. IAS has been actively training physicians and allied health professionals at Christian Medical College (India) since 2006 through its distance-learning program.
DAA program at CMC,Vellore: 30 well qualified doctors have been selected for the 2015 batch from a highly competitive pool of around 85 applicants. the caliber of applications overall was very high. the selected candidates hail from all parts on India, including a few foreign nationals from Mombasa Kenya, Yangoon Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. These doctors will start the course in January 2015.
2013 ACTIVITES: IAS BREAKS GROUND IN RUSSIA 2013
IAS breaks ground in Russia 2013
A historic milestone took place in September at Saratov State Medical University, one of Russia’s oldest universities, as it hosted an allergy & asthma seminar taught by Dr. Vinay Mehta, FAAAAI, and Dr. Pudupakkam Vedanthan, FAAAAI, founder and chairman of International Asthma Services (IAS), a charitable educational organization whose aim is to promote allergy and asthma awareness in the community and equip local healthcare providers with basic training and diagnostic resources. IAS has been actively training physicians and allied health professionals at Christian Medical College (India) since 2006 through its distance-learning program. The seminar was attended by medical students, residents and faculty, as well as private practice physicians from the Saratov community.
A historic milestone took place in September at Saratov State Medical University, one of Russia’s oldest universities, as it hosted an allergy & asthma seminar taught by Dr. Vinay Mehta, FAAAAI, and Dr. Pudupakkam Vedanthan, FAAAAI, founder and chairman of International Asthma Services (IAS), a charitable educational organization whose aim is to promote allergy and asthma awareness in the community and equip local healthcare providers with basic training and diagnostic resources. IAS has been actively training physicians and allied health professionals at Christian Medical College (India) since 2006 through its distance-learning program. The seminar was attended by medical students, residents and faculty, as well as private practice physicians from the Saratov community.
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 Pictured from left to right: Dorothy Cada (Friendship Force International), Dr. Andrei Shubin (Director, Avesta), Dr. Victor Kishinevski (Avesta), Dr. Marina Erugina (Vice-Provost, Saratov State Medical University), Dr. Pudupakkam Vedanthan (founder/chairman of IAS), Sergey Kuzmin (Rotary Club Saratov-Center), and Dr. Vinay Mehta (Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, Lincoln, Nebraska).
The two-day course focused on the clinical aspects of allergy and asthma, and included hands-on skin testing and spirometry workshops. Additionally, a one-day education forum was held for the general public, which included general information and free patient consultations. Both events were organized by Saratov State Medical University in partnership with Avesta, a premier multispecialty private clinic. Rotary Club Saratov-Center and Friendship Force International were co-sponsors. There was significant media coverage at these events, in part because Saratov was, up until 1991, a “closed city” off limits to foreigners. Feedback received by course participants and patients was overwhelmingly positive. Many physicians admitted deficiencies in their allergy and asthma training, and appreciated the refresher course. There was also significant enthusiasm about the prospect of future collaborations. Although Russia has approximately 1700 board-certified allergists, most of them practice in urban centers, leaving large segments of the population with no access to specialist care. As a result, Russia has one of the highest asthma case fatalities rates in the world, although its overall asthma prevalence is lower compared to Western countries. Private medicine is Russia currently represents 10% of the market, but is expected to grow by 12% per year. The government currently spends only 5% GDP on healthcare, leaving the public healthcare sector grossly underfunded and poorly equipped. As a result, many Russians prefer to seek medical care in private clinics. Avesta is a prime example of a flourishing private multispecialty medical clinic possessing state-of-the-art facilities, well-trained staff and modern equipment. “Anything you would expect in the United States, you can find at Avesta,” said Dr. Vinay Mehta after touring their facilities. “But was is unique about Avesta is the fact that the doctors volunteer their time to train medical students and residents to help bridge the gap between private and publicly-funded medicine”. |
2012 ACTIVITIES: IAS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO AFRICA
IAS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO AFRICA…………….
ALLERGY-ASTHMA COURSE Location: University of Nairobi, Nairobi. Kenya
Dates: Jan 23rd 2012—-Feb 1st 2012
Introduction:
Prevalence of allergies and asthma are increasing world wide due to several reasons. Developing nations are no exceptions. Unfortunately, there is an acute lack of trained medical personnel(both physicians and nurses) to meet the challenge. Hence this course is being taken up by 3 partners to address this situation in KENYA Involved organizations: Contact Person 1. University of Nairobi ,Nairobi, Kenya (UNK) Ruth Nduati MD 2. International Asthma services (IAS),Colorado USA P.K.Vedanthan MD 3. Christian Medical College-hospital, (CMCH) INDIA D J Christopher MD Objectives of the course:
Participants: Around 50 physicians and nurses will participate in the said course.They will be from different parts of Kenya as well as faculty members, Post graduates, staff physicians from Univ of Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya. Nurses and technicians will also be trained in basic procedures with theory and practical classes. At the end of the course, written and clinical and practical examinations will be held. All successful candidates will be awarded the Certificate of participation. This course has been endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy,Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
Faculty :
ALLERGY-ASTHMA COURSE Location: University of Nairobi, Nairobi. Kenya
Dates: Jan 23rd 2012—-Feb 1st 2012
Introduction:
Prevalence of allergies and asthma are increasing world wide due to several reasons. Developing nations are no exceptions. Unfortunately, there is an acute lack of trained medical personnel(both physicians and nurses) to meet the challenge. Hence this course is being taken up by 3 partners to address this situation in KENYA Involved organizations: Contact Person 1. University of Nairobi ,Nairobi, Kenya (UNK) Ruth Nduati MD 2. International Asthma services (IAS),Colorado USA P.K.Vedanthan MD 3. Christian Medical College-hospital, (CMCH) INDIA D J Christopher MD Objectives of the course:
- To increase the awareness of allergic diseases, asthma and related conditions
- To discuss the present guidelines of diagnosis, management and prophylaxis.
- To discuss the basics mechanism of allergies, asthma and related conditions
- To equip the physicians with allergen Skin testing, Peak Flow measurements as well as Spirometry techniques.
Participants: Around 50 physicians and nurses will participate in the said course.They will be from different parts of Kenya as well as faculty members, Post graduates, staff physicians from Univ of Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya. Nurses and technicians will also be trained in basic procedures with theory and practical classes. At the end of the course, written and clinical and practical examinations will be held. All successful candidates will be awarded the Certificate of participation. This course has been endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy,Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
Faculty :
- P.K.Vedanthan MD. Clinical Prof of Medicine,Division of allergy ,asthma & immunology, Univ of Colorado. Denver CO
- Ruth Nduati MD Prof Pediatrics, Univ of Nairobi Nairobi Kenya.
- D J Christopher MD Chief of Pulm medicine, Christian Medical College-hospital,Vellore TN.India
- Dr Gary Gross MD Clinical Prof of Medicine, Univ of Texas, SW Medical school. Dallas Texas USA
- Dr Satyen Gyani MD Pediatric Intensivist, Allergist Chattisgarh, India.
- Dr Rashmi Kumar, Pediatric Intensivist, Allergist Univ of Nairobi,Nairobi,Kenya
- Dr. Vinay Mehta, Allergist & Immunologist. Lincoln .Nebraska USA.
2011 ACTIVITIES
20 Allergy-asthma specialists graduate from CMC,Vellore:
It was a very special ceremony for the Dept of Pulmonary medicine at the Christian medical college, Vellore,TN held at the Senate hall at the Bagayam campus on the evening of August 10th, 2011. The 5th batch of graduates of the year long distance learning program , diploma in allergy & asthma (DAA) were awarded their degree certificates in a solemn function. DAA is India’s first and only , year long training program in the emerging field of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology. There are an estimated 100 million persons, children and adults afflicted by these disorders. There is a great need for specialization in this field to meet the need and challenge. In order to meet this acute need, Christian medical college thro the department of Pulmonary medicine, lead by Dr DJ Christopher and his colleagues have partnered with International asthma services (IAS), a USA based charitable educational organization founded by Dr P.K.Vedanthan, Professor and Allergy/asthma consultant at the University of Colorado, Denver, USA. So far 96 doctors have graduated from the DAA program and are serving in all different parts of India as well as Sri Lanka,Kenya. The chief guest for the solemn occasion was Dr Omprakash, an eminent Pulmonary consultant from Bangalore. After awarding the degrees to the successful candidates, Dr Omprakash called upon the graduating class to not only practice good quality ethical medicine,maintain proper documentation of medical records as well as participate in continued education , research and develop long term links with CMC,Vellore to propagate the advancement of the field. Dr DJ Christopher, director of the program welcomed the gathering and impressed upon the importance of providing quality, cost effective and compassionate care to the public. Dr Vedanthan,co director of the program outlined the objectives of the DAA training program and called upon the graduates to give back to the society as well as serve as supporting alumni for CMC. The Dr Henry Claman Gold medal for outstanding overall performance was awarded to Dr Kiran Vishnu Narayan and the 2nd outstanding award to Dr Raghu Raman. The members of the Department of Pulmonary medicine provided the music on the occasion.
February 2011: DELHI: Dr PKV participated in the CME activities at VP Chest institute on the occasion of the first SAAARC meeting.
February 2011: GHAZIABAD, UP: Dr PKV addressed a large gathering of physicians, medical students at SANTOSH UNIVERSITY, Ghaziabad UP.
February 2011: JAIPUR: Dr PKV was a visiting faculty for 4 days at the Knowledge empowerment course for the GPs, a 6 month course offered to selected doctors from the Govt of Rajasthan Health services. the activities were conducted at SMSH, Jaipur with Drs Atheya and Virendra Singh.
February 2011: SRI LANKA: Dr PKV and Mrs Kamala Vedanthan were guests of Sri Lanka hospitals, Colombo to conduct CME for the doctors and nurses as well as awareness talks to the public. Dr Ajit Amarasinghe and Dr Iraivan of Sri Lanka hospital coordinated the activities.
March 2011: BANGALORE: Dr PKV conducted ALLERGY SKIN TESTING workshop at JAIN HOSPITALS, Bangalore under the auspices of Pulmonary education & simulation course. Dr HB Chandrasekhar was the coordinating physician.
March-April 2011: VELLORE,TN: The PCS4 was conducted at Christian Medical College,Vellore TN.Visiting faculty was Dr Sitesh Roy from Mumbai.Final DAA examinations were conducted successfully. April 2011: SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA: Dr PKV addressed the members of the IMA,Shimoga branch and delivered the Oration lecture in the memory of DR SHAMA RAO, a popular GP from Shimoga.
It was a very special ceremony for the Dept of Pulmonary medicine at the Christian medical college, Vellore,TN held at the Senate hall at the Bagayam campus on the evening of August 10th, 2011. The 5th batch of graduates of the year long distance learning program , diploma in allergy & asthma (DAA) were awarded their degree certificates in a solemn function. DAA is India’s first and only , year long training program in the emerging field of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology. There are an estimated 100 million persons, children and adults afflicted by these disorders. There is a great need for specialization in this field to meet the need and challenge. In order to meet this acute need, Christian medical college thro the department of Pulmonary medicine, lead by Dr DJ Christopher and his colleagues have partnered with International asthma services (IAS), a USA based charitable educational organization founded by Dr P.K.Vedanthan, Professor and Allergy/asthma consultant at the University of Colorado, Denver, USA. So far 96 doctors have graduated from the DAA program and are serving in all different parts of India as well as Sri Lanka,Kenya. The chief guest for the solemn occasion was Dr Omprakash, an eminent Pulmonary consultant from Bangalore. After awarding the degrees to the successful candidates, Dr Omprakash called upon the graduating class to not only practice good quality ethical medicine,maintain proper documentation of medical records as well as participate in continued education , research and develop long term links with CMC,Vellore to propagate the advancement of the field. Dr DJ Christopher, director of the program welcomed the gathering and impressed upon the importance of providing quality, cost effective and compassionate care to the public. Dr Vedanthan,co director of the program outlined the objectives of the DAA training program and called upon the graduates to give back to the society as well as serve as supporting alumni for CMC. The Dr Henry Claman Gold medal for outstanding overall performance was awarded to Dr Kiran Vishnu Narayan and the 2nd outstanding award to Dr Raghu Raman. The members of the Department of Pulmonary medicine provided the music on the occasion.
February 2011: DELHI: Dr PKV participated in the CME activities at VP Chest institute on the occasion of the first SAAARC meeting.
February 2011: GHAZIABAD, UP: Dr PKV addressed a large gathering of physicians, medical students at SANTOSH UNIVERSITY, Ghaziabad UP.
February 2011: JAIPUR: Dr PKV was a visiting faculty for 4 days at the Knowledge empowerment course for the GPs, a 6 month course offered to selected doctors from the Govt of Rajasthan Health services. the activities were conducted at SMSH, Jaipur with Drs Atheya and Virendra Singh.
February 2011: SRI LANKA: Dr PKV and Mrs Kamala Vedanthan were guests of Sri Lanka hospitals, Colombo to conduct CME for the doctors and nurses as well as awareness talks to the public. Dr Ajit Amarasinghe and Dr Iraivan of Sri Lanka hospital coordinated the activities.
March 2011: BANGALORE: Dr PKV conducted ALLERGY SKIN TESTING workshop at JAIN HOSPITALS, Bangalore under the auspices of Pulmonary education & simulation course. Dr HB Chandrasekhar was the coordinating physician.
March-April 2011: VELLORE,TN: The PCS4 was conducted at Christian Medical College,Vellore TN.Visiting faculty was Dr Sitesh Roy from Mumbai.Final DAA examinations were conducted successfully. April 2011: SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA: Dr PKV addressed the members of the IMA,Shimoga branch and delivered the Oration lecture in the memory of DR SHAMA RAO, a popular GP from Shimoga.
2010 ACTIVITIES
CME activities: December 2010:
Dr PKV addressed the PG students (Allopathic and Ayurvedic) at JSS Medical college & hospital on the topic of COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE IN ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA. The talk was very well received. During the lively discussion that followed, Dr PKV has offered to partly fund any research activities utilising Ayurveda techniques in asthma & allergies. Lunch provided by CIPLA
December 2010: Dr PKV addressed the Family physicians and chest physicians at Hotel Metropole, Mysore at a dinner meeting> Topic: Asthma still an enigma. Dinner supported by CIPLA.
Dr PKV addressed the PG students (Allopathic and Ayurvedic) at JSS Medical college & hospital on the topic of COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE IN ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA. The talk was very well received. During the lively discussion that followed, Dr PKV has offered to partly fund any research activities utilising Ayurveda techniques in asthma & allergies. Lunch provided by CIPLA
December 2010: Dr PKV addressed the Family physicians and chest physicians at Hotel Metropole, Mysore at a dinner meeting> Topic: Asthma still an enigma. Dinner supported by CIPLA.
2009 ACTIVITIES
Dr. VEDANTHAN CONDUCTS CME in JAIPUR, DELHI, MYSORE,BANGALORE
JAIPUR: Under the auspices of SMS hospital and Asthma Bhavan & Academy of clinical research, Dr Vedanthan conducted CME, patient education and also delivered an oration to the medical staff . these activities were held between Feb 13 14, 15th 2009. Dr vivek Atheya, Dr virendra singh and his associates were instrumental in making this a success.
DELHI: Dr PKV delivered a lecture at V.P.Chest institute on Feb 19th 2009 as a part of the 34th annual allergy asthma review course. Drs Raj kumar, Dr Vijayan and Dr AB singh coordinated their efforts.
MYSORE: Under the auspices of Indian academyof Paediatrics (IAP) repiratory chapter, Dr Vedanthan delivered a lecture on Pediatric allergy: update on March, 2009.
BANGALORE: Under the auspices of the IAP,Respiratory chapter ,Dr Vedanthan delivered a lecture on Pediatric allergy : update to its members at Lakeside hospital on March 8th 2009.
JAIPUR: Under the auspices of SMS hospital and Asthma Bhavan & Academy of clinical research, Dr Vedanthan conducted CME, patient education and also delivered an oration to the medical staff . these activities were held between Feb 13 14, 15th 2009. Dr vivek Atheya, Dr virendra singh and his associates were instrumental in making this a success.
DELHI: Dr PKV delivered a lecture at V.P.Chest institute on Feb 19th 2009 as a part of the 34th annual allergy asthma review course. Drs Raj kumar, Dr Vijayan and Dr AB singh coordinated their efforts.
MYSORE: Under the auspices of Indian academyof Paediatrics (IAP) repiratory chapter, Dr Vedanthan delivered a lecture on Pediatric allergy: update on March, 2009.
BANGALORE: Under the auspices of the IAP,Respiratory chapter ,Dr Vedanthan delivered a lecture on Pediatric allergy : update to its members at Lakeside hospital on March 8th 2009.
ASTHMA CAMP IN S. KANARA, KARNATAKA NOVEMBER 2008
ASTHMA CAMP IN S.KANARA, KARNATAKA NOVEMBER 2008
Dr. Narayana Pradeep, a consulting Pulmonologist trained at CMC, Vellore took the initiative to conduct FREE ASTHMA-ALLERGY AWARENESS CAMPS in Kasargod,Puttur. The camps were held under the auspices of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Satya Sayi Samithi Bayar. Several hundred patients were evaluated and advised.Free PFT were performed. School children were also addressed as a part of the educational drive under Dr. Pradeep.
Dr. Narayana Pradeep, a consulting Pulmonologist trained at CMC, Vellore took the initiative to conduct FREE ASTHMA-ALLERGY AWARENESS CAMPS in Kasargod,Puttur. The camps were held under the auspices of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Satya Sayi Samithi Bayar. Several hundred patients were evaluated and advised.Free PFT were performed. School children were also addressed as a part of the educational drive under Dr. Pradeep.
2008 INDIA ACTIVITIES
India Activities 2008:
1. Jabalpur, MP: Asthma educational camp under Dr. Parimalaswamy. Feb 22, 2008
2. CME activities/asthma camp: Lucknow,UP under Dr Rajendra Prasad, Prof/HOD dept of chest medicine, King George medical university. Feb 29–Mar 3.
3. CME activities: Kolkota. Allergy/Asthma association under Dr.Ritu Das: March 8th 2008
4. Asthma/allergy camp: Barrackpore,WB: under Made in India Pariwar. March 9th & 10th. 08
5. Asthma /Allergy camp: Dharwad,Karnataka under Dr Rajan Deshpande: March 15th 2008
6. Asthma/Allergy camp: Belgaum,Karnataka: under Dr.Patil/Deshpande: March 16th 2008
1. Jabalpur, MP: Asthma educational camp under Dr. Parimalaswamy. Feb 22, 2008
2. CME activities/asthma camp: Lucknow,UP under Dr Rajendra Prasad, Prof/HOD dept of chest medicine, King George medical university. Feb 29–Mar 3.
3. CME activities: Kolkota. Allergy/Asthma association under Dr.Ritu Das: March 8th 2008
4. Asthma/allergy camp: Barrackpore,WB: under Made in India Pariwar. March 9th & 10th. 08
5. Asthma /Allergy camp: Dharwad,Karnataka under Dr Rajan Deshpande: March 15th 2008
6. Asthma/Allergy camp: Belgaum,Karnataka: under Dr.Patil/Deshpande: March 16th 2008
2007 DEC 1, ASTHMA ALLERGY CAMP IN HYDERABAD, INDIA
2007
IAS is branching out to perform CARDIOLOGY SERVICES under the leadership of Dr.RAJESH VEDANTHAN, MD.MPH Fellow in Cardiology at Mt.Sinai hospital,NYC. Dr Rajesh will be initiating GLOBAL CARDIOLOGY INITIATIVES soon as an extension of IAS. Legal work is on the way to set up this association. Dr R.Vedanthan will be initiating Cardiac services soon at Eldoret,KENYA and Granada in the CARIBBEANS.
ASTHMA ALLERGY CAMP IN HYDERABAD, INDIA.DEC 1st 2007
IAS along with Dr.Arif Ahmed,Pediatrician at MASHA MEDICAL CENTER conducted ALLERGY-ASTHMA AWARENESS CAMP on Dec 1, 2007 in memory of his father in Hyderabad,India. The camp was inaugurated br Dr Swati Bhave,Past president of IAP. 110 patients were evaluated free of charge; 35 spirometries were done as well as several patients were skin tested for various allergens.
IAS is branching out to perform CARDIOLOGY SERVICES under the leadership of Dr.RAJESH VEDANTHAN, MD.MPH Fellow in Cardiology at Mt.Sinai hospital,NYC. Dr Rajesh will be initiating GLOBAL CARDIOLOGY INITIATIVES soon as an extension of IAS. Legal work is on the way to set up this association. Dr R.Vedanthan will be initiating Cardiac services soon at Eldoret,KENYA and Granada in the CARIBBEANS.
ASTHMA ALLERGY CAMP IN HYDERABAD, INDIA.DEC 1st 2007
IAS along with Dr.Arif Ahmed,Pediatrician at MASHA MEDICAL CENTER conducted ALLERGY-ASTHMA AWARENESS CAMP on Dec 1, 2007 in memory of his father in Hyderabad,India. The camp was inaugurated br Dr Swati Bhave,Past president of IAP. 110 patients were evaluated free of charge; 35 spirometries were done as well as several patients were skin tested for various allergens.