Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 12: Dr A J Shetty, managing director and management and staff of A J Group of Institutions had organized a felicitation event for professor Dr Santosh T Soans for being elected as president elect: Indian Academy of Paediatrics and professor Dr Dinesh Kadam for being elected as president elect: Society for Wound Care & Research on November 9 at auditorium – II of A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre.

The event was presided over by Dr A J Shetty, president of Laxmi Memorial Education Trust and founder, A J Group of Institutions. Professor (Dr) Ashok Hegde, dean, A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre welcomed the august gathering and congratulated both the achievers. The dean elaborated to the gathering about his long association with both Dr Soans and Dr Kadam and what he envisaged in them that propelled them to the pinnacle of their administrative abilities.

Dr Prashanth Marla, medical director, A J Hospital & Research Centre addressed the gathering and praised the exemplary achievements of both Dr Soans and Dr Kadam and wished that they be showered with many more such laurels which will not only make them proud but also the people associated with them.

Former dean, professor (Dr) M Ramesh Pai, praised the dedication and perseverance of both the achievers which culminated in such a coveted post.

President of Laxmi Memorial Education Trust and patriarch of A J Group of Institutions, the charismatic Dr A J Shetty, delivered the presidential address and praised the efforts of Dr Soans and Dr Kadam in serving humanity. He stressed on the fact that the sincere efforts of both the achievers had thrust them to achieve incredible credentials both professionally and administratively. Dr A J Shetty enthused the congregation of medical professionals gathered there, to serve mankind selflessly and make this world free from disease and sufferings.

Prashanth Shetty, vice president of Laxmi Memorial Education Trust, graced the occasion.

Dr Amritha Bhandary, professor, department of OBG proposed the vote of thanks and Dr Prathima M B, assistant professor, department of biochemistry compered the entire felicitation event.