Day 1: January 18, 2025
Hall A
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.: Dyslipidaemia Management: When to Start, What to Target, and How to Treat
Speaker: Dr Vishnu B. S., Specialist & Academic Coordinator, Department of Family Medicine, KIMSHealth, Trivandrum
9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.: Adult Immunization: Essentials for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Mariyam Shabeera, Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, IQRAA Hospital, Calicut, Chief Family Physician, IQRAA IIMK Dispensary, IIM Kozhikode
9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Masculine Matters: A Comprehensive View on Male Sexual Dysfunction
Speaker: Dr Anoop K. J., Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.: Beyond Worry: Managing Anxiety Disorders in Everyday Practice
Speaker: Dr Zarin Pilakkadavath, Family Medicine Specialist, Aster Clinics, Dubai
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Tea Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Panel Discussion: Translating Health Awareness into Action: The Family Physician’s Role
Moderator: Dr Nadeem Abootty, Scientific Committee Chair, AFPICON Kerala 2025
Panellists:
- Dr Pramendra Prasad Gupta, President Elect, WONCA SAR
- Dr Serin Kuriakose, Treasurer, AFPI
- Dr M. N. Menon, National Convener, IMA Standing Committee for Ethics
- Dr Kailas P., State Secretary, AFPI Kerala
- Dr R. K. Prasad, Immediate Past President, AFPI Karnataka
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Bullet Sessions on Incidentally Detected Asymptomatic Conditions
Session Duration: 10 minutes each
- Gallstones: Dr Fahmi K., Consultant Family Physician, Muthoot Health Care, Kozhencherry
- Lymphadenopathy: Dr Joice Joseph, Consultant Family Physician & HOD, Department of Family Medicine, IQRAA International Hospital, Kozhikode
- Deranged Liver Function Tests: Dr Mamta Manohar, Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
- Osteoporosis: Dr Sangeetha S., Consultant Family Physician, Aruvithura Medical Centre, Mar Sleeva Medicity, Pala
- Fibroid Uterus: Dr Roshna Abdul Shukkoor, Consultant Family Physician, Apollo Family Health Center, Kannur
- Thrombocytopenia: Dr Anu Elizabeth Jacob, Consultant Family Physician, KIMSHealth, Trivandrum
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Global Perspectives on Primary Care (By The Spice Route India Movement Kerala Chapter)
Moderator: Dr Vishnu B. S., Executive Member, AFPI Kerala Chapter & FM 360, PG Coordinator, The Spice Route India Movement
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.: Rational Pharmacotherapy in Antenatal and Lactating Women: Best Practices for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Nusaibath Kottadan, Family Physician & Pain and Palliative Specialist, IQRAA International Hospital, Calicut
2:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.: Novel Iron Therapy: Navigating Options for Effective Anemia Management
Speaker: Dr Indhu Rajeev, Consultant Critical Care & Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, Lourdes Hospital, Ernakulam
2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Managing Rectal Bleeding in Primary Care: A Practical Approach
Speaker: Dr Aiswarya V. Namboodiri, Specialist Family Physician, KIMSHealth, Trivandrum
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Quiz Finale
4:00 p.m.: Thalassery Heritage Tour
7:00 p.m.: GB Meeting & Gala Dinner
Hall B - Workshops
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Workshop A: ECG Essentials: Decoding the Basics
Speakers: Dr Bijoy Mathew, Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala, and Dr Sreejith Valappil, Interventional Cardiologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Workshop B: Brain Imaging Demystified: Introduction to MRI and CT for Family Physicians
Speakers: Dr Jayakrishnan M. P., Consultant Neurologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital, and Dr Rashi Kurup, Consultant Family Physician, City Hospital, Ernakulam
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: USG Guided Procedure Training (BUGS)
Presented by: ELITEMED.CARE
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Workshop C: Everyday Wellness: Key Strategies for Healthy Eating and Active Living
Speakers: Dr Mallikarjuna Reddy Somala, Consultant Family Physician & Master Health Coach, and Dr Prasanth S., Consultant Family Physician, Vathiyayath Hospital, Perumbavoor
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Workshop D: Introduction to Orthotics in Primary Care
Speakers: Dr Nigesh V., Consultant Family Physician, Ahalia Diabetes Hospital, and Dr Sisha Paleri, Consultant Physiatrist, ESI Hospital, Palakkad
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Workshop E: Diabetic Foot Essentials: Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
Speakers: Dr Javid Risvan O. K. and Dr Arunima Dev S., Specialist Family Physicians, Health Services, Government of Kerala
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Workshop F: Devices in Diabetes Management
Speakers: Dr Jisha V., Consultant Family Physician, Vitalis Health, Kochi, and Dr Anagha Vijayan, Consultant Family Physician, Thrikkakara Cooperative Hospital, Kochi
Hall C
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Poster Presentations
Hall D
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Quiz Prelims
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Oral Presentations