Editor-in Chief Message
Mangesh Tiwaskar
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Association of Physicians of India, APICON 2024
- Dear esteemed colleagues,
- As we stand on the threshold of the much-anticipated APICON 2024 happening at the most renowned and famed Bharat Mandapam,New Delhi, a gathering that promises to be a beacon of medical knowledge and collaboration, I am honoured to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the distinguished individuals who have played pivotal roles in making this event a reality.
- We all are aware that Bharat Mandapam recently hosted the G20 Summit—India’s most cherished summit which stamped India’s authority on the global milieu under the visionary leadership of our most revered Honorable Prime Minister—Shri Narendra Bhai Modiji. We, Team Association of Physicians of India (API), and Team APICON 2024 are eagerly waiting to welcome you all to join this scientific extravaganza of knowledge and updates in the fields of medicine.
- I would like to congratulate Dr Rajesh Upadhyaya, the Organizing Secretary of APICON 2024 and his team, for their exceptional dedication and tireless efforts in ensuring the success of organizing this conference. I am sure that their commitment to excellence will set a standard that will undoubtedly contribute to the conference’s impact on the medical community.
- A profound acknowledgment is also owed to Professor Dr Milind Nadkar, the Scientific Chairman and President-Elect, whose visionary leadership has shaped a Scientific Program that stands as a testament to intellectual rigor and scholarly excellence. Together with Professor Dr Jyotirmoy Pal, the Dean of the Indian College of Physicians (ICP), they have created a dynamic and enriching scientific feast for all participants.
- In the forthcoming February issue of Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI), dedicated to APICON 2024, we are proud to present the comprehensive Scientific Program, including Abstracts of the Free Papers and Posters. This special edition aims to capture the essence of the groundbreaking research and insights presented during the conference
- I extend my sincere commendations to Professor Dr Girish Mathur, the dynamic President of API, Professor Dr Agam Vora, our most adored Honorable General Secretary, Professor Dr Amit Saraf, bundle of energy and Treasurer of API, and Professor Dr GS Wander, visionary Director Physicians Research Foundation (PRF), for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the JAPI, APICON 2024, and API as a whole. Special recognition goes to Professor Dr Rakesh Bhadade for his exemplary work in the Scientific Committee.
- Furthermore, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Advisory Board and Reviewers of JAPI, whose expertise and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing have been invaluable. Your rigorous review process ensures the quality and integrity of the content we present to the medical community.
- I extend my sincere thanks to the entire Governing Body, Faculty Council, and board members of PRF of API for their guidance and support.Dr YP Munjal, Dr BB Thakur, Dr Shashank Joshi, Dr KK Pareek and all my seniors and colleagues—your unwavering commitment has been instrumental in navigating the complexities and ensuring the smooth selling of our prestigious organization.
- I will pen off now. I wish APICON 2024 a great success, and may it serve as a platform for the exchange of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. Your collective efforts contribute significantly to the advancement of medical science and benefit humanity
- Warm regards,
Dr. Mangesh Tiwaskar
