A special guest lecture titled “Saga of a Transplant Nephrologist” was organized by the Medical Education Unit of Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, in collaboration with API Raichur Branch, by 11AM, on May 10, 2025.

The event was attended by Faculty, Postgraduate students, CRMI Interns, Physicians, and Nephrologists.

Key Highlights:

Guest Speaker :  

•   Dr. Sundar Sankaran, Program Director, Aster Institute of Renal Transplantation, Bengaluru.
• He delivered an insightful lecture sharing his extensive experience of performing over 3,000 kidney transplants from the 1970s to the present.
• He also discussed the evolution of kidney transplantation, clinical challenges, advancements in Nephrology, and patient care over more than four decades.

Collegial Reflections:

•   Dr. T. Srinivas, Registrar of Navodaya Education Trust, shared personal anecdotes and professional experiences from his past tenure, alongside Dr. Sundar Sankaran, highlighting their collaborative contributions to Nephrology and transplantation.

Felicitations:

•   The Dean (Dr. B. Devanand) and Registrar (Dr. T. Srinivas) formally felicitated Dr. Sundar Sankaran, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the field.
• Additionally, the API Raichur Branch also honored the guest speaker for his exemplary service and expertise.

Dignitaries Present:

•   The event was graced by Dr T Srinivas  (Registrar, Navodaya Education Trust), Dean/Principal,
• Dr B Devanand, Vice Principal
• DR A S Aanand, Coordinator MEU, NMC, Dr Bande nawaz,
• Dr. Ramakrishna M.R. (Chairman, API Raichur), Dr. Nagabhushan Hesarur (Secretary, API Raichur), and Dr. Vinay Badri (Associate Professor, Dept. of Nephrology).
• Dr Suresh Sagard
• Chairman
• Karnataka State API, CEO NMCH&RC Dr Mallikarjun Reddy, RMO Dr Narayan Pendlikal, Dy RMO Dr Narayanappa,
• Hod’s, Faculties and PGs.

The arrangements for the academic session, the infrastructure and the entire campus was highly appreciated by the Resource person.

The session concluded with a high tea, fostering further interaction among attendees and Dignitaries.