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PReS spreads its wings: ReCAP Mumbai November 2012

PReS spreads its wings

In an interesting initiative PReS reached the shores of India recently. Refresher Course Asia Pacific (ReCAP), the brainchild of Dr Alberto Martini was held in Mumbai (Bombay) between the 21st and 25th of November 2012. The Rheumatology Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics co presented the event.

Conceived as a training program in pediatric rheumatology for paediatricians and adult rheumatologists in underserved countries, the program was divided into 2 modules –the Basic Course for 2 days at the newly constructed SRCC auditorium overlooking the historic Haji Ali mosque and the Advanced course for 3 days at the opulent Trident Hotel, Nariman Point. 62 delegates attended the basic course and 96 the advanced course with several opting for a combination. A unique feature of the meeting was no industry sponsorship. While PReS was the major sponsor, Hargobind Foundation (a local NGO) and Jaslok Hospital were the other sponsors. Delegate fees accounted for about 30% of the total costs.

The delegates came from far and wide –India to Israel and Libya to Latvia. Indonesia, Kenya, South Korea and Bangla Desh were also ably represented. The faculty comprising some of the leading lights of Europe and India kept the delegates in rapt attention with several sessions which were planned as interactive and with adequate time for audience interaction. A social evening at the 150 year old Bombay Gymkhana further enhanced the camaraderie between the delegates and faculty and everyone left asking "When next ?"

Dr Raju Khubchandani (India)

Organizing Chairman

ReCAP 2012