GAFFI (Global Action For Fungal Infections), Viatris, Tata Medical Center (Kolkata), Sir Gangaram Hospitals (New Delhi), Sterling Hospitals (Ahmedabad), Jehangir Hospital (Pune), and Medical Learning Hub (MLH) welcome you to a hybrid CME on "VIIP- Viatris Invasive Fungal Infection International Speaker Program"
The program will begin with an interesting case discussion on Candida/Aspergillus at each of the individual hospitals. Online users can participate in the individual hospital discussions via breakout rooms that will be available from Zoom (videos and microphones will be disabled, attendees can engage in chat).
After the case-based discussion, Prof. Dr. David Denning will share his expert insights on the "Current and Future Landscape of Treatment Choices", focusing on critical factors that influence decision-making in clinical practice. Online participants will be moved from zoom rooms to a common zoom meeting interface.
This speaker session will be followed by interactive panel discussions on various interesting topics of Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI). Dr Sudipta Mukherjee, Dr Atul Gogia, Dr Atul Patel and Dr Piyush Chaudhari from the individual sites will be moderating and participating as panellists. This will be followed by live Q&A session.
We encourage you to participate in this valuable opportunity for learning and professional development. Have a great learning experience and let us know by leaving a review!
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Topic
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Faculty
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Mode
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Time
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1a.
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Registration
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On-site and online Registration, With launch of Survey, House rules etc, Welcome Video
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12:00 -12:10
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1b.
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Welcome on site
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Welcome on-site
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12:10 – 12:15
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1c.
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Case on Candida/Aspergillus
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Case discussion by Moderators [One common published case]
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Workshop
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12:15 – 12:45
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5 Min time to come back to main meeting
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2.
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Introduction of Faculty [Online] and Meeting Objectives
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Viatris Medical/TC4A
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The CURSORY point - Overview & challenges in management of Candida and Aspergillus IFI in India
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Dr Atul Patel
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Short talk
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1:00 to 1:10 PM
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4.
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In the FRAME - Lecture by International Speaker
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Treatment choices now and future – What seals the decision making – Presentation by Dr David Denning
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Lecture
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1:10 to 1:40 PM
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5.
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I-5 Colloquy – Panel discussion
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International speaker and other 3 moderators as panelists
I-1 – Investigations and scores - Driven by Dr Sudipto Mukherjee
- Serology and Radiology investigations and their importance in IFI diagnosis
- Candida and aspergillus scores and clinical applicability
I-2 – Treatment Options - Driven by Dr. Piyush Chaudhari
- Antifungals for Candida infections in ICU – specific patient profiles and place in therapy
- Antifungals for Aspergillus Infections in ICU – specific patient profiles and place in therapy
I-3 – Treatment options in special situations – Driven by Dr Atul Patel
- C. Auris - resistance and treatment options
- Breakthrough infections – Strategies to manage
I-4 - Moderator 4 - Missed aspects - Driven by Dr Atul Gogia
- Missed Risk factors – Construction, Air filters Hepa filters etc
- Climate change/Air pollution and IFIs
I-5 - Questions from Audience - Driven by Dr. Piyush Chaudhari
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Panel discussion model with polling
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1:40 to 2:30 PM
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7.
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Vote of thanks
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Viatris Medical
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2:30 – 2:35 PM
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Microbiology intern, Liver transplants, Internal medicine, Intensivist, Infectious Disease speacialist, SPl, Haematologist, Nephrologist, Pulmonologist, Respiratory/chest specialist
To enhance your experience and facilitate focused discussions, please review the following:
- Ensure you have the latest version of zoom installed on your device
- When you join the zoom session, please ensure to mute your microphone and turn off your video.
- Depending on when you join the program, you may be able to join a zoom breakout session being broadcast from an individual hospital sites early in the program, or you may be in the common broadcast.
- Instructions to join in the breakout rooms are provided here for your reference (below).
Here’s how to join and participate in the breakout sessions:
- Once the host starts the breakout rooms, a prompt will appear on your screen. Click "Join" to enter your selection of breakout room.
- To leave the breakout room and return to the main session, click "Leave Room" at the bottom right of your screen and select "Leave Breakout Room".
- You will be returned to the main session automatically when the breakout rooms close.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
- Use a headset or earphones to improve audio quality.
- Close other applications to maximize bandwidth and reduce distractions.
- Tata Medical center; Kolkata
- Sir Gangaram Hospitals, New Delhi
- Sterling Hospitals; Ahmedabad
- Jehangir Hospital, Pune
