APMEDUCON 2025
KAUSALA VARDHANAM
Excellence Through Skills
27 th, 28th & 29th June 2025
15th Annual State Conference of Andhra Pradesh Medical Educators Association (APMEDUCON 2025)
Hosted by Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru
Ensuring the acquisition of essential skills in medical students is crucial for producing competent healthcare professionals. Medical educators are pivotal in helping students develop critical clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary for effective practice. By emphasizing skill acquisition, educators enable students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing them for complex patient care situations. Additionally, fostering skills like adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to lifelong learning ensures students can thrive in a constantly evolving healthcare landscape. Prioritizing skill development equips students to meet current medical standards and contribute to the ongoing progress of the healthcare field.
PCW - 1
27th June 2025 10AM - 1PM
PCW - 2
27th June 2025 2PM - 5PM
Conference
28th & 29th June 2025
SPEKAERS
Our Distinguished Medical
Educators
Dr. Krishna G Seshadri
Dr. G. Gangaraju Oration
Dr. Dinesh K Badyal
Smt. G. Lailavathi Oration
Dr. Avinash Supe
Dr. K. Anji Reddy Oration
Dr. Latha Ravichandran
Sri V K D V Satyanarayana Raju Oration
DR. GOKARAJU GANGARAJU,
CHAIRMAN, ASRE SOCIETY
SHRI GOKARAJU.
V.K. RANGA RAJU,
VICE CHAIRMAN, ASRE SOCIETY
SHRI GOKARAJU RAMA RAJU
SECRETARY, ASRE SOCIETY
SMT. GOKARAJU RATHI DEVI
DIRECTOR, ASRE SOCIETY
Dr.K.V. Ram Prasad
Honorary Secretary
Dr. Ch. Ravi Venkatachelam
Honorary Founder
Dr. P.S.N. Raju
Honorary Treasurer
Our Events Schedule Plan
APMEDUCON 2025 at Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru
| Venue | Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Lab | 8.00 AM - 9.30 AM | Breakfast and Registration | |
| 9.30 AM - 10.00 AM | Inauguration | ||
| 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM |
PCW1 Creating the standardised patient program Facilitators: Dr. Lavanya K.M, Dr.Nageswara Rao V, Dr. P. Rajesh, Dr. Neeharika Balla |
Dr. Dinesh K Badyal | |
| 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM | Lunch | ||
| 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM |
PCW2 Teaching undergraduates in the clinical rounds Facilitators: Dr. Lavanya Sanaboina, Dr. Vasundhara Arigela, Dr.Velpula Srilakshmi, Dr. Chintapatla Anusha Deepthi |
Dr. Latha Ravichandran Dr. Saravanan Sanniyasi |
| Venue | Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuring skill acquisition (Mini Auditorium) | 08.00 AM - 09.00 AM | Breakfast and Registration | |
| 09.00 AM - 09.40 AM | Future of clinical teaching: Artificial intelligence and beyond | Dr. Latha Ravichandran | |
| 9.40 AM - 10.20 AM | Digital Advances in Clinical Teaching | Dr. Avinash Supe | |
| 10.20 AM - 11.00 AM | Immersive Learning in the simulated environment | Dr. Dinesh K Badyal | |
| 11.00 AM - 11.30 AM | Inauguration | ||
| 11.30 AM - 11.40 AM | Tea break | ||
| Keynote Address | 11.40 AM - 12.15 PM | KAUSALA VARDHANAM - EXCELLENCE THROUGH SKILLS | Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri |
| Ensuring skill acquisition (Mini Auditorium) | 12.15 PM - 01.00 PM |
Panel discussion: Bridging the Gap Between Learning & Clinical Competence "Are We Truly Preparing Learners for Real-World Clinical Practices ?" Moderator: Dr. Venkata Venu Gopala Raju S |
Dr. Ch. Ravi Venkatachalam Dr. B. Devi Madhavi Dr. P.S.N. Raju Dr. D.S Murthy |
| 01.00 PM - 2.00 PM | Lunch | ||
| Assessment of skills - Requisite to graduate (Mini Auditorium) | 02.00 PM - 02.40 PM | Assessment in a simulated environment | Dr. John Stephen |
| 02.40 PM - 03.20 PM | Designing cases for effective assessment in the Clinics | Dr. Margaret Shanthi | |
| 03.20 PM - 03.30 PM | Tea break | ||
| 03.30 PM - 04.30 PM |
Debate- Standardization vs Personalization in Medical training Should medical skill teaching/learning and assessment be Standardized for all or adapted to individual needs? Moderator - Dr. Vinay Kumar Sayeli |
Dr. Saravanan Sanniyasi Vs Dr. Sushant Mishra |
|
| Will be Announced | 04.30 PM - 05.30 PM | Paper/e-poster presentations | |
| 05.00 PM - 06.00 PM | APMEA General Body Meeting | ||
| 7.00 PM Onwards | Gala Dinner and Cultural program |
| Theme | Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.00 AM - 09.00 AM | Breakfast | ||
| Skills as an art of patient care (Mini Auditorium) | 09.00 AM - 09.40 AM | Science of teamwork in health care | Dr. K.V. Ram Prasad |
| 09.40 AM - 10.20 AM |
Interdisciplinary collaborations working with nurses, therapists and allied healthcare professionals Moderator- Dr. K. Jithendra |
Dr. V. Siva Prabodh Dr. V. Mahidhar Reddy Dr. Jayaram Gadham |
|
| 10.20 AM - 11.00 AM | Developing reflection writing skills | Dr. G.Chaitanya | |
| 11.00 AM - 11.10 AM | Tea break | ||
| Skills as an art of patient care (Mini Auditorium) | 11.10 AM - 11.45 AM |
Panel discussion- How Can We Ensure That Assessment Methods Truly Reflect Clinical Readiness? Moderator- Dr. G.Vahini |
Dr. A.S. Kireeti, Dr. Swathi Poornima Madala Dr. P.J. Srinivas Dr. D. Lakshmi Lalitha |
| 11.45 AM - 12.15 PM | Principles & Strategies for Breaking Bad News | Dr. S. P. Rao | |
| 12.15 PM - 01.00 PM | Handling Emotional Responses & Difficult Scenarios | Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane | |
| 01.00 PM - 2.00 PM | Lunch | ||
| 02.00 PM - 03.00 PM | Valedictory and Vote of Thanks | ||
| 3.00 PM - 03.20 PM | Tea break |
Other Attractions to Explore at Your Leisure
ELURU
ELURU
BUDDHA PARK
ELURU
THAMMILERU RIVER
- Vijayawada Airport to ASRAM
50Km - Vijayawada Bus Station to ASRAM
70km - Eluru Bus Station to ASRAM
10km - Eluru Railway Station to ASRAM
5km

