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.
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
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
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