AIIMS Nagpur organized SANKRAMAN 2026, a one-day CME on infectious diseases. The event included expert sessions, case discussions, and a postgraduate medicine quiz.
The Department of General Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, successfully organized SANKRAMAN 2026, a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on infectious diseases. The event was held in association with the Association of Physicians of India (API), Vidarbha Chapter.
Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Nagpur, inaugurated the programme and delivered an insightful lecture on clinical approaches to zoonotic infections, emphasizing their public health significance, early diagnosis, and preparedness. The CME featured expert sessions on key areas of infectious disease management.
Dr. Milind Bhushandi spoke on HIV primary care and recent advances, while Dr. Bharat Rathod discussed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention. Dr. Ashwini Tayde delivered a lecture on invasive fungal infections, including mucormycosis. Dr. Neeta Gade highlighted the role of microbiology in diagnosing infectious diseases and guiding clinical decision-making.
Adding valuable clinical insights, Dr. Sunita Kumbhalkar, Dr. Rajashree Khot, and Dr. Amol Dube shared their experiences at AIIMS Nagpur through discussions on interesting and challenging infectious disease cases, including uncommon presentations and rare clinical scenarios.
The programme also featured case presentations, poster discussions, and a postgraduate medicine quiz, fostering academic exchange and evidence-based clinical learning. Nine medical colleges from across Vidarbha participated in the quiz, with Government Medical College, Chandrapur, securing first place and AIIMS Nagpur winning second place.
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