Module 1: Introduction and Welcome Note: Ms Asha from CMC, Ludhiana welcomed all the delegates, participants, speakers and panelist for the conference Haematology unplugged: Basics and Beyond
Module 2: What can Haematology offer Today?: Dr Joseph John discussed about scope of haematology, Key points of discussion were:
- Reasons to Study Medical care in general
- Haematology encompasses both clinical and laboratory practice.
- Dual role provides a unique opportunity to combine
- Clinical skills
- Often cutting edge science to make a diagnosis.
- Choose the optimal treatment plan and monitor progress.
Module 3: Approach to Thrombocytopenia: Dr. Poojitha Byreddy discussed about approach to thrombocytopenia. Key points of discussion were:
- Etiology
- Diagnosis of ITP
- Management of ITP
- Goals of therapy
- First-line therapy
- Selection of second-line therapies
- Failure of both first and second line therapies
- Emergency Management
- Future directions
Module 4: Basics of Lab Haematology: Dr. Naveen Kakkar discussed about lab haematology. Key points of discussion were:
- Importance of correct sampling/clinical correlation
- How hematology analyzers work
- Complete blood count: Case studies
- Basics of coagulation testing: Case studies
- Other techniques
- The new frontier
Module 5: Approach to anaemia: Dr M Joseph John discussed about anaemia treatment and management. He discussed about:
- What is haematopoiesis ?
- Where and how does blood form?
- What is a stem cell ?
- Common cause of anaemia
- Approach to anemia:Diagnosis
- Forward-driven hypothesis and Backward-driven Reasoning
- Electrolytes solutions allow current to pass from them
- Case presentations
Module 6: Approach to Lymphoma: Dr. Poojitha Byreddy talked about how to diagnose treat and manage a lymphoma patient. Key points of discussion were:
- About lymphomas
- Principles of classification
- Workup
- Staging
- Lugano response criteria
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Novel agents in upfront therapy
- Investigations
- Prognostication
- Management
Module 7: Approach to Pancytopenia: Dr. Pavitra DS discussed about Approch to pancytopenia, Key points of discussion were:
- Definition
- Classification
- Aetiology
- Case based approach
- Diagnosis
- Management
Module 8: “Mission” driven Medicine: Dr. John Oommen discussed about why to believe in community health?, he focussed on:
- The Mitra Process
- Malaria
- NVBDCP Odisha’s Monthly Malaria Tracker
- Tribal Education
- The Problems of the Elderly
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- The difference between being a hospital doctor and a community doctor
- Module 9: What NEXT after MBBS? Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti had an elightening session on post MBBS engraftment. Key points of discussion were:
- The disease care scenario today
- Why MBBS ?
- Maslow need hiearchy
- SWOT
- Strategies to overcome
Module 10: Clinical Image Reflections: Dr Joseph John moderated the interactive session with online and in person particiapnts for an open panel discussion with the objective of critical thinking
Module 11: National round - Quiz: CMC Team conducted the National MBBS quiz round.
Module 12: Closing Remarks: Dr Joseph John summarized about the conference. Prize distribution and felicitation were also done.
We wish you a great learning experience!
- Registration: 8.00 am - 9.00 am
- Welcome and prayer: Organising team: 9:00 am-9:20 am
- What can Haematology offer Today?: Dr. M . Joseph John: 9:20 am-9:50 am
- Approach to Thrombocytopenia: Dr. Poojitha Byreddy: 9:50 am-10:20 am
- Basics of Lab Haematology: Dr. Naveen Kakkar: 10:20 am - 11:00 am
- Tea break: 11:00 am - 11:20 am
- Approach to anaemia: Dr M Joseph John: 11:20 am - 11:50 pm
- Approach to Lymphoma: Dr. Poojitha Byreddy : 11:50 pm - 12:20 pm
- Approach to Pancytopenia: Dr. Pavitra DS: 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
- Lunch Break: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- “Mission” driven Medicine: Dr. John Oommen: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Clinical Image Reflections: Moderators: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Dr. John Oommen
- Dr. Naveen Kakkar
- Dr. M. Joseph John
- Dr. Poojitha Byreddy
- What NEXT after MBBS? Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- National round - Quiz: CMC Team: 4:15 pm-5:15 pm
- Prize distribution and closing remarks: 5:15-5:30 pm
Registration fee: Registration is mandatory, the fee for either in-person or online registration is Rs 150/- only.
General Practitioners, AYUSH doctors, MBBS Students, Interns and MD Residents from Medical Colleges Across India
If you are interested to participate in NATIONAL MBBS HEMATOLOGY QUIZ, please click here to register: https://bit.ly/3LBizIE
Eligibility: MBBS Students and Interns (MBBS batch on or after 1st July, 2018).
- Residents and fellows are not eligible
- No. of participants in each team: 2
- Preliminary online quiz round
- Online portal link will be shared
- Top 5 selected candidates will be eligible to choose their partner for final round
Date and time: 7th of October from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Please join by 5:00 PM
Top 5 selected teams will be eligible for the offline NATIONAL MBBS HEMATOLOGY QUIZ which will be held at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.
Quiz finals: November 4th 2023, Saturday from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm.
Quiz Awards:
- 1st prize - Rs 15,000/-
- 2nd Prize - Rs10,000/-
- 3rd Prize – Rs 5000/-
- 04 CME points- For physical attendance