CME on “Motherhood to Menopause”

Ludhiana, October 7, 2012: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, conducted CME on “Motherhood to Menopause”  today, in the Guy Constable Auditorium, CMCH, Ludhiana.

This meeting of Obstetrics and Gynecological Society of Northern India was held under the guidance of Prof and Head Dr. Kumkum Avasthi with encouragement and support from Director of the institution Dr. Abraham G Thomas. 

The conference was duly accredited 4 CME hours by Punjab Medical Council.

A wide array of issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology were discussed. 

The CME attended by nearly 100 local practitioners as well as medical fraternity from nearby medical colleges.

The gathering was addressed by chief guest Dr. Abraham G Thomas who welcomed the delegates and congratulated the department for organising the conference.

Dr. Lakhbir Dhaliwal, President of NOGSI complimented CMC for organising the meeting and emphasised upon role of FOGSI in women’s health. 

The occasion was also graced by Dr. Subhash Batta, Civil Surgeon who was the guest of honour and Dr. Arun Mitra, member of Punjab Medical Council.

The conference covered debatable issues in obstetrics ranging from induction of labour, abnormalities in fetal heart pattern, risks and complications of induction and pain relief in labour. 

Burning issues in gynecology providing insight into menopause and various issues in “Life after fifty” were also covered.  Eminent speakers from all over North India deliberated on the same.

The conference ended on a successful note managing to clear a lot of misconceptions on the controversial issues on the subject.