IMA Trivandrum Branch – Academy of Medical Specialties (AMS) Inauguration & CME on Rheumatology
IMA Trivandrum Branch – Academy of Medical Specialties (AMS)
Inauguration & CME on Rheumatology
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Trivandrum Branch, is pleased to announce the inauguration of its Academy of Medical Specialties (AMS), followed by a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Rheumatology.
The programme will bring together specialists to discuss important and evolving aspects of rheumatology, with two focused academic sessions covering:
- Masqueraders in Rheumatology – Dr Glaxon Alex, Consultant Rheumatologist, RheumaCARE, Thycaud.
- Rheumatic Manifestations of Endocrine Diseases – Dr Bhuvanesh M, Consultant Rheumatologist, RheumaCARE, Trivandrum.
The AMS will be formally inaugurated by Dr RC Sreekumar, Chairman, Pran Vascular Centre and Former Vice President, IMA Kerala.
Programme Details
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 6:45 PM onwards
Venue: IMA Trivandrum Branch Hall, Near General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
Programme Schedule
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:50 PM | Introductory Remarks – Dr Altaf A & Dr Varghese T Panicker |
| 6:55 PM | Inauguration – Dr RC Sreekumar |
| 7:00 PM | First Talk – Dr Glaxon Alex |
| 7:15 PM | Invited Comments – Dr Shabeer M S |
| 7:20 PM | Discussion |
| 7:30 PM | Second Talk – Dr Bhuvanesh M |
| 7:45 PM | Invited Comments – Dr Raina T Pillai |
| 7:50 PM | Discussion |
| 8:00 PM | Dinner |
Invited Commentators
- Dr Shabeer M S – Junior Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery, General Hospital, Neyyattinkara.
- Dr Raina T Pillai – Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, GG Hospital, Trivandrum.
We warmly invite all IMA members and medical professionals to participate in this academic gathering and join us in celebrating the launch of the Academy of Medical Specialties at IMA Trivandrum Branch.
Looking forward to your participation!