EX. COMMITTEE

Dr. K Ashok Naik
Dr.D Balakrishnappa
Dr. H Chandramoulesh
Dr. Guruprith Singh Brar
Dr. K.C. Janardhan
Dr. V. Krishna Rao
Dr. Ramesh N Reddy
Wng. Cdr. N.K. Ray
Dr. K.V. Ravindra
Dr.B.R. Sathyakrishna
Dr. L. Somasundar
Dr. B.J. Srikantaiah
Dr. B.G. Srinivasa Murthy
Dr. Vasudeva Rao
Dr. P.V. Vijayakumar

Past President
Dr.K.V. Ashok Kumar

Past Secretary
Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar

Presdient - A.S.I
Dr. K.S.Shekar

G.S.Members - A.S.I
Dr. K.S. Gopinath
Dr. B. Sadashiva Murthy

Special Invitee
Dr. B.M. Agadi
Dr. D. Somasekhariah

"MILLENNIUM SURGEONS DAY" was celebrated on 30th June at Hotel Ashok

Editorial

Medical Profession has seen significant changes during the last few decades, thanks to the tremendous advances made in science and technology. These changes along with the reforms and economic liberalization have made an impact on the delivery of healthcare in our country. However, the medical education itself has remained unchanged over the years. It was this much-needed reform in medical education that prompted our president of A.S.I., Dr. K.S. Shekar to embark on organizing a national debate. It is time that present day teachers adapt themselves to the changing needs of our society. They should produce a graduate who is capable of delivering the medical care in an efficient way whether he is in the city or in a rural setup, whether working in an institution or in private nursing home. Apart from learning the basics of surgery and possessing essential knowledge and necessary skills, he should also have some understanding on subjects like medical ethics, computers, surgical audit, communication, health insurance, and financial management. A detailed report on the seminar, which was conducted recently , is given by Dr. Laxman. Dr. Shekar and his team which included our own president Dr. Gopinath and Dr. Srinivas of Rajiv Gandhi University has done an excellent hob by arranging this meeting and we sincerely hope that the various professional bodies like Medical Council of Indian and Various health universities will take note of the recommendations made by the group of experts who deliberated for two days at Bangalore.