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| Dr Jothy Dev's work on diabetes, fall
into several categories.
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Online
global CME |
On July 4, at 5.15
p.m. Indian Standard time, there is going to be a unique online
health education program on diabetes for the public in Trivandrum. The Indian Institute of Diabetes(IID) and All Kerala Diabetes Patients Association(AKDPA) jointly is organizing an interactive event at Press Club, Trivandrum at 5.00pm. India is now the global capital of diabetes and Kerala at its top in the list.Diabetes and its devastating complications like heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney diseases etc., are creating a huge economic and social burden. IID and AKDPA together in this program will enable a unique opportunity for patients in Kerala to directly interact with Mayo Clinic faculty in USA. Mr.Rajmohan, the Chairperson of AKDPA and MD of Hindusthan Latex leads the organising team in India comprising of Dr.Sameer,Dr.Shabeer, Pradeep, Jose Francis and Jayasree.(technical co ordinator in India- Dr.Sameer e mail: zameerb@eth.net) The broadband internet connectivity in Trivandrum is provided by Asianet Data Line. |
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The
World India Diabetes foundation governing board member, AKMG Past
president and world renowned Physician from India residing in USA,
Dr.M.V Pillai will join the inaugural event from USA along with
the distinguished gathering in Trivandrum. At 5.45 pm (7.15 am USA time) the live patient interaction will begin. |
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The following members are expected to participate from Mayo Clinic: |
1. Dr.Sreekumaran
Nair This is the first in the series
of live two way interactive,global CME programmes, utilising just
the optimal resources available, which if proves to be sucessful
and beneficial, will become a model for similar CMEs for doctors
and the public in Kerala. |
