This year has been of immense significance for us. Dr. Shivananda, renowned as ‘The teacher of teachers’ has been officially honored with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by the central IAP.

The fact that our senior members who are the pillars of the organization of IAP Bengaluru have achieved major positions is a source of pride and encouragement. Dr Gnanamurthy as Chief National Co-ordinator – IAP action plan, Dr. Geeta Patil elected as the new Chairman of the AHA, Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy elected as the Chairman
of the National ID chapter, Dr. Kalappanavar as President of the IAP Respiratory Chapter.

Dr. Srinivas, former president of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), elected as the President of the State Indian Medical Association (IMA). Dr. Karunakara B P former president of IAP, elected as the secretary of IMA. Additionally, IAP Constitutional expert and IAP KSB Vice President Dr. Nandeesh has been honored with the FIAP 2024 award.

I am delighted that we have a multitude of programs to accomplish. First priority of the team is to execute all the CIAP president Dr Basavraj’s action plan and carry out all the initiatives.

This year 2024, our teams action plan is to introduce research methodology for undergraduates and to initiate small student research projects and training Postgraduates towards New CBME curriculum, orientation towards Research, Paper publication, Statistics and exam preparedness along with routine postgraduate programs.

In light of the increasing prevalence of medico-legal concerns, it is imperative that we get a deeper understanding of legal protection. Additionally, it is essential to establish an internal team that can provide help and support during times of crisis and regarding the same our plan is to conduct small workshops and CMEs on documentation and medico-legal issues.

Adolescent issues, particularly increasing suicidal tendencies are on the rise. We must develop a well-devised strategy to deal with this problem and carry out various initiatives. Our plan of action is to establish a crisis management and counseling team for teenagers and to create a helpline.

Digital attractions and addictions are arising with related negative repercussions ranging from academic backwardness to behavioral problems; It’s time for us to begin focusing on this issue in our office practice with a thorough scientific approach.

Given our extensive experience in COVID-19 epidemic, it is imperative that we form an emergency preparedness team to lead the crisis specially during epidemics.

Team 2023 under the leadership of Dr Prasad have accomplished an exceptional academic benchmark.

We are fortunate to have the guidance of highly respected advisors like Dr. Vasudev Dhananjay, Dr. Shantharaj, Historian Dr. Kishore Baindur, Dr. Geeta Patil, and Dr. Ravishankar, all of whom have served as presidents of IAP Bengaluru in the past.

Our secretary, Dr. Chidananda N K, and Treasurer, Dr. Harilal Naik, are the indispensable leaders of this team, and their efforts are of immense value.

We are confident that our team will continue to achieve success under the support of Academic co-ordinator Dr Raghunath CN, legal head Dr. Shivprakash Sosale, Assistant treasurer Dr Padmavathi, Digital head Dr Ravishankar and Dr. Gowri Somayaji.

Vice Presidents Dr Nithyananda S K & Dr Madhu GN, and our joint secretary Dr Nagalatha S adds great value to the team who are well known for great service.

Dr.Bhaskar Shenoy, Dr. Sharath and Dr Vivek Kustagi are the pillars for both academics and financial strength.

Our President-elect, Dr. Sumitra Nayak, has already assumed all the responsibilities that come along with this team, and she has extended her cooperation.

Dr. Adarsh E, who has extensive expertise as a second-time Executive Board member and Dr Priya Shivalli who has excelled already in 2022 as Secretary will be coordinating all CIAP initiatives.

My sincere thanks to IAP KSB President Dr Mothi S N, Secretary Dr Shashikiran and all the OBs & EBs of IAP KSB for all the support.

I would like to acknowledge and give special recognition to all our dynamic enthusiastic EB members: Dr. Abhijith, Dr. Jagadesh, AS, Dr. Keshav Murthy, Dr. Mridula A.M., Dr. Padmavati N, Dr. Pavithra Nagaraj, Dr. Poornima R.N., Dr. Raghu, Dr. Shalini, and Dr. Vivekananda M Kustagi.

My heartfelt thanks go to, Dr M Venkatachalapathy, Dr Sanjeev Chetty, Dr Amaresh K Patil from the central EB.

The enthusiastic members of the PEDISCAN team, under the guidance of our own Dr. Sunil Kumar B M, are working to improve the program by integrating case studies, newsletters, reviews, research papers, and current information on all monthly events.

My sincere acknowledgement to our office incharge Mr Harish for all coordination.

On behalf of Team 2024, we wish you all once again a happy new year and most and more the success and happiness in life.