This document outlines the history and upcoming agenda for the 1st Parekh African Foot & Ankle Course on July 3-4, 2015. It discusses the landmarks and growth of previous Parekh foot and ankle courses in India, Africa, and Mauritius since 2010. The upcoming course will feature lectures, case discussions, and esteemed faculty. It is organized by the Program Committee and supported by the Parekh Family Foundation to share foot and ankle expertise across countries.

1. 1st Parekh African Foot &
Ankle Course
July 3-4, 2015

2. Welcome
• 1st Annual Meeting
• Vision
• Forum where foot and
ankle expertise is shared
amongst US, Indian,
African, Mauritian
orthopaedic surgeons

3. Landmarks
• 2010 - Mumbai
• 1st meeting, >100 attendees
• 2011 - Coimbatore
• >120 attendees
• 1st time in South
• Changed format

4. Landmarks
• 2012 - Delhi
• 1st STAR TAR in h/o India
• 1st Parekh Family Resident Scholar
• Rise of foot and ankle centers in India
• Begin cultivation of next generation of F&A
experts
• 2013 - Kolkata
• More than 10 companies involved
• Reach over 500 trainees

5. Landmarks
• 2013 – Pune
• 1st Mid-Year meeting
• >200 ppl
• 2014 – Jaipur
• 5 yr anniversary
• Google Glass incorporation

6. Landmarks
• 2014 – Amritsar
• 2nd Mid-Year meeting
• 2014 – Pune
• 1st Pre-Meeting
• Conjunction w/ IFAS
• 2015 – Bangalore
• Continues to grow
• Physiotherapy day

7. Landmarks
• 2015 – Goa
• 3rd Mid-Year meeting
• 2015 – Mauritius
• 1st Meeting

8. Welcome
• Exciting agenda
• Lectures
• Case discussions
• Esteemed faculty
• Comprehensive

9. Parekh Family Foundation

10. Background
• 1st Generation Indian-Americans
• Immigrated in the 1960’s
• “Who you are, where you came from, and where
you are going”
• Strong Indian values
• Sense of giving back to our home land

11. Parents
Oct 15, 1942 – March 2, 2001 Jan 19, 1934 – Nov 14, 2014

12. Program Committee
• International Course Co-Chair
• Dr. Selene Parekh
• Dr. Rajiv S. Shah
• Organizing Secretary
• Dr. Youven Naiken Gopalla
• Patron
• Prof Armoogum Parsuramen GOSK

13. Special Thanks
• Dr. Youven Naiken Gopalla
• Prof Armoogum Parsuramen GOSK
• Global Rainbow Foundation

14. Special Thanks
• Diamond
• Parekh Family Foundation

15. Foot and Ankle Book
• Dedicated to the
Asian/African market
space

16. Challenging Cases
• Bring to AV individuals

17. Thank You