Dear Colleagues,
ASI is more than 75 years old and indebted to its Leaders to put it on sound footing of honesty, determination and truthful purpose of Academic to serve Surgeons in particular and people in general.
Surgical Science has prograssed and so the various teaching programmes operative workshops and conferences keeping high standards at all levels
As we grow, some dark spots do come to distract our attentation and leg us behind in our endevour to rise. In last more than 75 years few such incidences have shaken ASI but not as in 2016 destrying the basic nature of ASI of truthful existence because of Ego of individuals, lure of money and fame to act like Dictator for self-glory.
Let us analyse the situation and act to plug the hole so such actions are not repeated.
In true sense ambiguity of existence of ASI – Constitution passed several times, but pending approval by Registrar of Societies caused confusion to suit some one for his own interest. Once Constitution is approved,it’s internal redressal system will help us in solving our problem in time.
Any one going to courts by passing internal system is to be punished (Provision needed in our Constitution). Courts always insist for internal solutions if such provisions are in association Constitution.
Long term Redressel Committee of five members for 3 years is necessary with President as Ex-officio Member.
Strengthening of Account System for transparent working. Follow basic rules of accounting and auditing to check cash spending under some limit only. Online or cheque transactions only.
Internal auditing every year to guide association is necessary to find out our faults and guide for better and open working.
Governing Council Members are for three years and should have 3 years commitment to a Committee of his choice and by mutual discussion to give better result. President Elect President and Immediate Past president is of 3 years period and subsequent Presidents form a Team to work in coordination for success of projects with the help of GC members.
Auditorium – utilization is minimum and maintenance cost is high. Till skill centers are not started in this building a better use of this Auditorium should be thought of. It can be leased to a private party on 3 years basis. Again, a long term Committee can plan it better.
ASICON is a Prime activity of the Association. Off and on various problems come regarding management and financial misuse etc. I have been advocating and streesing the need for Central Organisation of ASICON, on the basis of American Surgeon Association,Australia, other European and Asian Countries. Each National Association has a permanent team of Professionals headed by ASI eminent members a team of four five members and conduct ASICON in selected cities with all facilities by rotation. Financial implications and distribution of money can be discussed while making a format for doing so. First come to agree basic principal of ASI conducting ASICON.This is an important aspect of peace as it has many hidden agendas to destry association.Role of ASI members from organising city/state who forms the majority in GB is a question to think.
FAIS – Is a kind of an Honour to a member after completing certain period, as in other countries like USA. It should not be compared with the certification given by speciality sections, which is not legal also. It has no approval by Law or approved by Medical Council of India.
In USA beside basic degree, all courses or certification of experience, subspeciality Board takes Exams so also for recertification after every 5 years. It is recognised by USA – Federal Medical Education Board.
Certification by speciality sections by EXAM is not approved by MCI/Any Govt agency.
Move to MCI – to start these courses along with sub speciality sections under the legal system of the land.
Strengthening of office is necessary by a competent CEO having MBA and ten years experience, with other competent staff on various positions if we have to act professionally to develop ASI with wide spectrum of future activities. A manual of duties for the office staff defining duties and other service condition with pay structure should be done.
Think high to day to work for future should be the aim, or let it go as been done now with limited activities with responsibilities on Surgeons who are not professionals to give result as seen in many activities.
Academics Activities
– Zonal CME / Board for 3 years and programme for 3 years.
– A curriculum to be chartered and 5 programmes with subject defined one for each 5 centers.
– P.G. Paper presentation (Cash Prize)
– Quiz (P.Gs)
– State level CME – Theme wise
– Active participation of G.C. members in State Chapters activities.
– Membership drive – Each state to add atleast 50 to 100 members per year to enroll all the Surgeons in years to come, needs local Medical Colleges Cooperation and RECOGNITION of HOD Surgery.
In most of states ,Gc members are not recognised as per protocol and should be followed.Similarly Gc members should actively participate in academic activities of the chapter.
Surgical Camps is the need of time and National obligation.Necessary to claim exemption from income tax.
Most of Asian and Arabian countries look to West for Medical Education and Training. These nations are looking towards India for various surgical speciality trainings and higher teaching programmes.ASI can take a lead and started it but needs more push to come as a leader in academic field. China is coming in large way but most nations look to India because of language and similar training pattern.
These are few of my thoughts. Some may not aggree now but needs discussion which may bring some more good ideas. Every one of you have vary many original ideas.Write on a paper and may give some direction of value to take ASI to next step as expected by newer generation of Surgeons.
