Department of Orthopedics, Navodaya Medical College, in association with, Raichur Orthopaedic Society organised *KOA ICL 2022* on 20th & 21st of August 2022 with the unstinted support & encouragement from the Hon’ble Chairman, NET, Shri S.R. Reddy.
The scientific sessions began at 9 am which included didactic lectures, interactive sessions at *Dr S R Hegde Silver Jubilee Auditorium* with Hands on workshop on Pelvic Fractures at *Dr N K Bhat Skill lab*, Quiz & Poster Presentation for Post-graduates at *State of art Library complex*.
The inaugural function was presided by Officiating Principal, Dr A.S. Anand. Chief Guest of the event was Shri S.R. Reddy, Hon’ble Chairman, NET, & Distinguished Guest was Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh J, President, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association.
Dr Bharat Raju G, Secretary General, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association and Dr. A S Anand Officiating Principal, NMC, RCR were the guest of honor.
Dr. Arun K.N, Organizing Chairman KOA-ICL 2022, President, R.O.S. & Prof and HOD of Department of Orthopedics, NMCHRC and Dr. Kanakachalapathi, R.O.S. Secretary, were other dignitaries on the dias.
Dr T. Shrinivas, Registrar, NET, Dr. Venkatesh M Patil, KMC CME observer, Brigadier Dr Suresh Patel, Medical Superintendent, NMCHRC , Dr Mallikarjun ,CEO, NMCHRC, Dr. Sridhar Reddy V, Organising Secretary KOA ICL 2022, Dr. Suman N V, Treasure, ROS, were other dignitaries off the dias.
Dr. Arun K.N. welcomed the gathering, Dr Sridhar Reddy, introduced the Chief Guest, Shri. S.R. Reddy, Hon’ble Chairman, NET, Raichur, Dr. Ashwani Kumar Singh J, President KOA , & Dr Bharath Raju G, Secretary General, KOA.
Followed by inauguration of event by Shri S.R Reddy, Hon’ble Chairman, NET, Raichur, followed by address by the Chief Guest Shri. S.R. Reddy, Hon’ Chairman, NET, which was followed by address by the distinguished Guest, Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh J., President, KOA.
Felicitation of Distinguished Guest Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh J, Dr Bharath Raju G and others esteemed senior members of Raichur Orthopaedic Society, Dr R H Chavadaki, Dr Ramachandra K. and Dr. Virupaksha Reddy was done by Shri S R Reddy, Hon’ble Chairman, NET, Raichur.
Felicitation of Hon’ Chairman, NET, Sri S R Reddy, was done by Organizing Committee, KOA-ICL 2022.
Presidential remarks was delivered by- Dr A.S Anand, Officiating Principal, NMC, RCR
Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Kanakachalapathi.
The scientific event covered various topics on *Management of Articular Fractures* by distinguished speakers; Dr Aswani Kumar singh J, President, KOA, Dr. Bharat Raju G, secretary General, KOA, Dr Prasanna Asso Prof SDM Dharward, Dr. Naveen Asst Prof NMCH Raichur, Dr. Vishwanath Dipali , Dr Sachin Revankar Consultant , Dr. Anand Galgali, Prof Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Dr. Avinash Partasarthy Prof SGIMS , Dr. Srinivas Asso Prof VIMS Bellary, Dr. Monappa Nayak Prof KMC Manipal, Dr. Chandrashekar Chiniwal, Dr Kammar S F, Prof KIMS Hubli, Dr. Rudramuni Prof JJMMC, Dr. Anil Bhatt Prof KMC Manipal, Dr. Sandeep Kanakaraddi Consultant Mahalingpur, Dr. Basavaraj K Koppal , Dr. Raghava Reddy Consultant,. Dr. Sudeep Madurai , Dr. Shankar Kurupad, Dr. Jagan, Dr. A A Hosangadi, Asso Prof KIMS Hubli, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Prof HOD GIMS, Gulburga, Dr. Venkateshulu and Dr. Kiran Patil.
Poster Presentation for Postgraduates was conducted By Dr Naveen Kumar S at Library complex and Quiz was conducted by Dr Anirudh C K at Dr S R Hegde Silver Jubilee Auditorium.
On Sunday 21st August 2022, Scientific Programs were continued in the morning session and in the afternoon session *Hands on Work shop on Pelvic Fractures* was conducted at State of art, *Dr N K Bhat Skill Lab, NMCHRC, Raichur*
A total Number of _160_Orthopaedic Surgeons participated including Faculty, Consultants and Postgraduates from all over Karnataka.
KMC accreditation committee had awarded 2 credit hours to all delegates and 3 credit hours to faculty members
The conduction of entire event and the infrastructure was highly appreciated by the delegates and the faculty members.
