All India Steel Medical Officer’s Conference (AISMOC), an annual congregation of the Medical Officers from various steel industries of India, was held at Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur between February 12 and 15. The medical department of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), the flagship unit of the Steel Authority of India ltd (SAIl), was represented by nine doctors from various specialties under the leadership of Dr Ashok Ghorpade (Director, Medical & Health Services).
During the conference scientific papers for various categories viz., long Paper, Short Paper, TQM, MBBS, OHS, PG Poster, MBBS Poster and Free Paper respectively were presented by the delegates. Dr Chitra Sunov’s Paper on ‘Retinopathy Of Prematurity’ was well received and won the second prize in the competitive long Paper category. The Quiz team of Bhilai represented by Dr Upendra Jain and Dr Amit Agarwal won the second prize in a nail-biting finish. Dr Ramesh KH actively participated in the Panel Discussion on “Safe Surgical Outcome” and also presented ‘A Rare case of Retrovesical Hydatid Cyst’ in the PG Poster category.
Dr Manisha Kango’s lecture on ‘Pathogenesis of Obesity’ in the symposium and the scientific paper on ‘Meeting the Challenges of Hand Hygiene- A Multipronged Approach’ in the TQM Category was well appreciated. Dr Rajeshwar Ram presented his study on Per-chlorethylene Expsoure among the employees of Bhilai Steel Plant and conveyed the safety aspects on the use of Per-chloroethylene.
The presentation of Dr Girish Umredkar on the unusual case of ‘Huge Fibromyoid Tumour’ evinced lot of interest among the audience. Dr Upendra Jain presented his findings of his study on Treadmill test in asymptomatic diabetic patients. The MBBS Poster on Tumours Skin lesions by Dr Amit Agarwal was also well received by the audience.
Dr Ravindranath M shared his experience in the diagnosis of Extranodal lymphoma by presenting interesting cases. Dr Ashok Ghorpade chaired a session on Research in Industrial Hospital and was complemented by Dr S Mishra, for his research work at JlN Hospital. Dr Chitra Sunov was adjudged ‘Best lady Speaker’ of the AISMOC-2015 and added a feather in the cap of the Bhilai Team.
The conference also showcased the work of stalwarts like Dr Mammen Chandy, Director Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata and Dr Rajasabhapati , Ganga Hospital Coimbatore. The talks of these luminaries were inspirational. The cultural programme and hospitality by the organisers received all-round appreciation. Dr Subodh Hiran Director In-charge Medical, congratulated the Bhilai Team for showcasing the work of the Hospital and extolled the Doctors of the Medical Department to earnestly prepare for the AISMOC-2016 at Durgapur and win more accolades.