73rd IRIA annual conference to be held from January 23 to 26

Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) is hosting the Asian Radiology Forum and 73rd Annual conference of IRIA to be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar from 23rd January to 26th January 2020.

There will be participation from more than 4,000 delegates and eminent radiologists from all the corners of India and international countries like Japan, the USA, the UK, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh, Germany, Oman and many more. There will be lectures, intense discussions, workshops, symposia and other scientific and technical deliberations, beneficial for the radiologists to know the latest techniques in the field of radiology and imaging modalities.

The aim of the conference is exchange of sea knowledge, sharing of new ideas, and innovations and updates in the field of radiology. The highlights include:

• awards and orations by eminent radiologists.
• live ultrasound workshops on foetal imaging, breast and musculoskeletal imaging.
• lecture sessions by Armed Force Radiologists.
• sessions by foreign radiological associations, i.e. Asian Radiology Forum, European Radiology Society.
• radiologist mentorship programme for budding radiologists.
• discussions regarding PCPNDT act – for prohibition of foetal sex determination.
• Yuwa Aawaz – lectures by young radiologists of the fraternity.
• Radiology and Life – talk on how to become wealthy radiologists by IIM Team.
• talk by eminent doctors of other specialities on ‘Doctors as Scientists.’
• run for radiology.

Various radiological automation providing companies are also actively participating in Asian Radiology Forum and 73rd Annual conference of IRIA.

Apart from playing host, this conference and Asian Radiology Forum, IRIA under the leadership of Dr Hemant Patel, National President, IRIA, has revolutionised the face of Indian radiology by reaching new heights not only in the field of radiology, but also in humanity. In the past one year, IRIA has always stood up and has worked relentlessly for various pressing causes of the times and has carried out its social responsibilities with full commitment. A few examples of the same are our:

• Raksha programme – radiologists for the welfare of school-going girls.
• Tree-plantation drive – more than one lakh trees planted by radiologists across 100 cities over the country.
• Radiology for Indian army.
• Samrakshan programme – for better health of mother and child.
• Breast outreach programme – nationwide breast-screening programme.
• encouraging and promoting yuwa –youth wing of radiologists.
• social services during natural calamities.

Dr Harshad Shah, Former President, IRIA and Dr Dinesh Patel, State President, Gujarat IRIA, are the organising chairmen of this conference. Dr Patel and Dr Asutosh Dave, Vice President, IRIA are the organising secretaries of this conference.