A.G PATH CME 2025

1st, 2nd & 3rd March 2024 at Sheraton Grand

From The Heart

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

Wishing you all the best for the new year !!

We are excited to invite you to the A.G PATH CME 2025, scheduled to be held on 23^rd February (Sunday) 2025 at Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel.

This year we will cover a range of topics in Rheumatology & Gastroenterology. We will explore the latest techniques and methodologies in laboratory investigations that are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatological & Gastroenterological conditions. We will engage you with detailed case studies that offer insights into real-world clinical scenarios, enhancing your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. Additionally, we will understand the critical link between clinical findings and pathological data, which is essential for effective patient management.

The CME will emphasize the role of clinical laboratory in diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring these conditions.

The highlight of the CME are two orations:

Dr. Amita Aggarwal, a renowned clinical immunologist and rheumatologist will deliver IMA Pune Dr. Ajit Golwilkar Memorial Oration.
Dr. Vinay K Thorat, a well-known Gastroenterologist will deliver Dr. Jayant Abhyankar Memorial Oration: "Changing trends in Gastroenterology."

We believe your participation will greatly enhance the success of this event and provide you with valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.

Please join us in large numbers. Our team is ready to welcome you all.

Yours Sincerely,
Organizing Committee.

Dr. Awanti Golwilkar - Mehendale
Chief of Laboratory, Director
A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
(Organizing Chairperson)

Dr. Vinanti Golwilkar - Patankar
Laboratory Director
A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
(Organizing Chairperson)

Dr. Manisha Patwardhan
Head Quality
A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
(Organizing Secretary)

Dr Rajan Sancheti
President IMA, Pune

Dr Ostwal Virendra
Hon Secretary IMA, Pune

Dr Sachin Lakade
Hon Secretary IMA, Pune

AGENDA

MMC points awaited.
Sunday, 23^rd February 2025, 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM.
Time	Topic	Faculty
8:30 am to 9:15 am	Registration & Breakfast
9:15 am to 9:20 am	Welcome	Dr Awanti Golwilkar Mehendale Chief of Laboratory - A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Pune
9:20 am to 9:50 am	Review of Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA)	Dr. Simi Bhatia Independent Healthcare Advisor and Mentor
9:50 am to 10:20 am	Vasculitis and Myositis Specific Antibodies	Dr. Manish Karekar General Manager, Lupin Diagnostics, Navi Mumbai
10:20 am to 10:50 am	Interesting case presentations in Rheumatology	Dr. Vaijayanti Lagu-Joshi Consultant Rheumatologist at DMH Hospital, CRD, Pune
10:50 am to 11:05 am	Tea Break
11:05 am to 11:45 am	Panel Discussion: "Navigating Clinicopathological Correlation"	Dr. Amita Aggarwal Professor and Head of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow Dr. Sanat Phatak Consultant Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, KEM Hospital, Pune Dr. Simi Bhatia Independent Healthcare Advisor and Mentor Dr. Rajesh Bendre Chief Pathologist & National Technical Head,Global Reference at Apollo Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Dr. Kavita Krishna Professor & Head of Dept of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College & Hospital, Pune
Dr. Ajit Golwilkar Memorial Oration
11:45 am to 12:00 noon	Inauguration Ceremony	IMA, Pune Team
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm	IMA Pune, Dr. Ajit Golwilkar Memorial Oration	Dr. Amita Aggarwal Professor and Head of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm	Lunch
Dr. Jayant Abhyankar Memorial Oration
1:45 pm to 2:00 pm	Introduction to Dr. Jayant Abhyankar Memorial Oration	A.G Diagnostics Team
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Dr. Jayant Abhyankar Memorial Oration "Changing Trends in Gastroenterology"	Dr. Vinay K Thorat Consultant Gastroenterologist, Pune
3:00 pm to 3:40 pm	Potpourri of Gastrointestinal Histopathology Cases	Dr. Aswathy Menon Consultant Pathologist, Neuberg Anand Reference laboratory, Bengaluru
3:40 pm to 4:00 pm	Fecal Calprotectin - Updates and Perspective	Dr. Manisha Patwardhan Consultant Pathologist & Head Quality A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Pune
4:00 pm to 4:15 pm	Tea Break
4:15 pm to 5:15 pm	Symposium - ABCDE of Viral Hepatitis and the Role Of Laboratory	Dr. Madhuwanti Abhyanakar HOD Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics, A.G Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Pune Dr. Rupali Suryawanshi Consultant Microbiologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune Dr. Mahalakshmi Ramalingam Consultant Microbiologist, Satav Lab, Pune Dr. Vikram Padbidri Consultant Microbiologist, Jehangir Hospital, Pune Dr. Geethu Joe Consultant Microbiologist, Jupiter Hospital, Pune
CME Venue: Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Raja Bahadur Mill Rd, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

In Remembrance of Dr. Ajit Golwilkar

We are proud to have continued in the footsteps of a stalwart & our mentor late Dr. Ajit Golwilkar who had given many firsts to the city of Pune. We take this opportunity to thank him for his innumerable contributions & the advances he brought to the Indian Pathology community over his career.

He will always be remembered for his commitment towards the patient, from ensuring timely, reliable results. We reiterate our motto of ‘Trust & Transparency’ in every action while carrying forward Dr. Ajit Golwilkar’s legacy of more than four decades.

Registration Options

	Up to 10^th Feb 2025	11^th Feb 2025 onwards
CME Conference	INR 950	INR 1450

For registration / queries, please call:

Mr. Jagdish Sharma
+91 96577 22032

Dr. Rahul Dikay
+91 98222 97248