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Mauritius Course - Lecture 1
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.
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Mauritius Course - Lecture 1
- 1. 1st Parekh AfricanFoot & Ankle Course July 3-4, 2015
- 2. Welcome • 1st AnnualMeeting • 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
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- 10. Background • 1st GenerationIndian-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 • InternationalCourse 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 AnkleBook • Dedicated to the Asian/African market space
- 16. Challenging Cases • Bringto AV individuals
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