Dear Fellow IAPians,

I wish you all a very happy, prosperous, healthy and safe NEW YEAR – 2019.

“ The last year was full of very fruitful activities under the leadership of Dr. NIshchal Bhatt, and ably backed with an efficient secretary Dr. Kiran Shah and treasurer Dr Bharat Prajapati. The team was amazing. ”

CRISP GIAPCON, 2018 – Our 44th annual conference at Vadodara on 14t, 15th and 16th December 2018 was greatly appreciated for the science and the entertainment. I was blessed to have a wonderful team working for it with me. I express my gratitude to all for their efforts. The Organizing secretary Dr. Samir Shah was meticulous and efficient to the core.

I hereby thank you all for bestowing upon me, the honour of the post of President of our prestigious organization the Academy of Pediatrics, Gujarat state branch. I shall strive to live up to your expectations.

A new year, and a new team marks a new beginning with a refreshed vigor to do something more, with a resolve to reach higher and spread farther. We begin this journey with a prayer on our lips and faith in our hearts. Let’s all join hands to make a better world. Let’s take a few more steps towards fulfilling the purpose of our lives.

Sincerely yours.
Dr. Bankim Parikh
President, AOP Gujarat,2019.

My Dear Academy of Pediatric Gujarat Member Friends,

Seasons Greetings!!

At the outset I express my sincere regards and thanks to all of you for the support extended to me in the IAP Elections 2018 and helping me get elected as President Elect 2018 of our prestigious organization-IAP.

The Academy Of Pediatrics Gujarat is one of the most vibrant unit of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, active on academic fronts who organizes various activities every year to disseminate knowledge in the community as well as health care workers.

I am happy that after months of hard work, the AOPG website is ready for launch on 18th March,2018. I am sure this incarnation of website with new look not only will be liked by the visitors but also will serve it purpose to the best.

The goal of AOPG with this new website is to provide visitors an easier way to learn about various child health related guidelines, get them updated with the ongoing projects and get idea about upcoming events of IAP. The new website is interactive and gives better access to scientific datas. Our current and prospective members will find useful information about our programs & projects. it will be useful in dissemination of guidelines.

Many times we have seen that such websites are launched but than due to lack of periodic update leads to disappointment amongst visitors so it is my humble appeal to the officials of AOPG to take care of it and make this website worth visiting again and again.

With best wishes

Dr. Digant D Shastri
M.D(Ped), FIAP, PGDHHM
Senior Consultant Pediatrician,Surat

President Elect-2018 Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Associate Secretary General, APPA

It gives immense pleasure to address all of you for the first time as President elect from our digital platform.

Let me thank you for putting faith on me and giving opportunity to work for pediatricians and children of Gujarat.

I assure to all academy members for doing my best to justify your selection. It’s going to be hectic next 2 years. My term is in year 2020 and it will be like 20-20 cricket Match for me.

We have started registrations for next GIAPCON to be held at Ananta Resort,Udaipur on 13-14-15 December2019 and I invite you all to participate in large numbers and our team is getting prepared for practice related learning with fun filled conference.

I will start planning for my tenure regarding academic schedule and modules in next coming months and I invite your constructive suggestions and active involvement. You can email me or do whatsApp.

I appeal our members from teaching institutes to give your inputs.

I extend my whole hearted co-operation to AOPG 2019 OB & EB.

LET’S BE PROACTIVE TO BECOME PROGRESSIVE.,

With regards,

Dr. Hiren K Patel
President Elect, AOP Gujarat

Email: phkach2000@yahoo.co.in
Mob: 9824058075

Dear Friends and Colleagues in AOPG

I am delighted to write to you through this medium of website.

I heartily thank you all for your great support to me during IAP Election 2019 and helping me to win the post of Vice President West Zone with a huge margin.

I am humbled with your faith in me to give this opportunity to serve IAP at national level.

I reiterate my commitment to achieve goals of IAP in terms of advocacy, academics and administration. I would rather have my actions in the coming year speak for my efforts.

I shall always be available for all members for any help which I can offer.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the new AOPG team for the year 2019 and wish them all the very best in their endeavours to take AOPG at higher level of performance.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and happening 2019!

With warm regards,

Dr. Satish Pandya
Vice President West Zone Central IAP 2019

“ A dream doesn’t turn into a reality through magic; it takes perseverance and determination. ”

GIAPCON 2017(The 43rd Annual State Conference of Academy Of Pediatrics, Gujarat) was a grand success. It was a result of determination, hard work & team work. All the essential basic steps of success were taken. Following have been the prime factors behind the success:

- Team of dedicated people- ever ready to guide seniors
- Enthusiastic young guns
- Science
- Venue
- Hospitality
- Communication
- Use of electronics & digitization
- Time management.

Same points will be focused upon during the upcoming year with intentions of

- Prosperity of our State Branch & every member
- Prosperity in terms of Skills (Professional & Managerial).
- Prosperity in terms of Inter-personal relations (Professional & Personal, Doctor- Patient, Doctor- Staff).
- Prosperity in terms of General Wellness (Physical, Spiritual & Mental).

I am sure, we will be a huge success as we have a team that comprises of a very hard working & a dynamic person Dr. Nishchalbhai, as well as energetic, experienced & knowledgeable EB members and our respected Dr. Digantbhai (CIAP president Elect.) We are proud to gain acknowledgement and support from UNICEF. Let us set the target of taking AOP Gujarat at a new zenith with new projects while continuing the old, successful ones.

“ Talent wins games, but team work and intelligence win championship. ”

Dream is .....Championship for our state, “The Best state Chapter” award for year 2018.

I assure you that the post & responsibilities I have been elected for, with the blessings from Almighty, my parents, my family & all of you; will be worth it.

Sincerely yours.
Dr. Kiran Shah
Secretary, AOP Gujarat,2018.

Dear Fellow Pediatric Academy Members Greetings from World Heritage City, Ahmedabad.

“If we keep on believing the dreams we wish, will come true.”

Year 2018 has just ended . These 365 days, starting from GIAPCON 2017 to GIAPCON 2018, had been a dream run for me as President AOP Gujarat. Accomplished many things, created new relationships & got opportunities to meet new people from all walks of life.

AOP Gujarat in association with AOP Ahmedabad has organized 2 National conferences (NCPID 2018 & GDBPCON 2018) in the gap of one month. Both were equally appreciated by the Participating Faculties & delegates.

Government Of Gujarat Gave an appreciation award to AOP Gujarat for “Outstanding Support” during MEASLES RUBELLA Vaccination Campaign in presence of Health Commissioner Dr.Jayanti S. Ravi in a function at Gandhinagar. This award is an award to all of us. Thank you so much for supporting this movement in the year 2018.

We have completed 20 SAKSHAM Programs across Gujarat. 10 PARVAH workshops are also done. 3 ToTs of IMPACT have created a pool of 75 trained Pediatricians for spreading this message to remaining friends across length & breath of Gujarat. INTACT Project is also going on at full swing, will be completed soon.

When I took over charge as President AOP Gujarat , apart from Academics, Administrations & Advocacy , I always wanted to do for the better Work-Life Management of our Pediatrician friends and their Family. After considering many options we had chosen a “Spiritual experience with Brahma Kumari Sister Shivaniji” . The program was named as “ Best Ever Prescription for DOCTORS” . And that program was a BIG hit. More then 1100 allopathic doctors (including pediatricians) & their spouses attended the program and appreciated fully.

For all these marathon programs, I have received excellent support from whole AOP Gujarat TEAM. Starting from Dr. Kiran Shah, Dr. Bharat Prajapti, Dr.Bankim Parikh as well as all EC Members . I thank each and every one from Bottom of my heart. I also would like to thank Dr.MitulJasani, coordinator of INTACT & IMPACT for his support and enthusiastic work for these projects. Dr.Chetan Trivedi has worked very hard for editing these bulletins.

Here I cannot forget to thank Government OF Gujarat (Department of Family Welfare) & UNICEF, Gujarat. Their logistic & financial support all through the year was outstanding and AOP Gujarat has really worked in synergy to create true Public-Private-Partnerships.

GIAPCON 2018 was A grand success. I also extend my complete & whole hearted support to Dr.Bankim Parikh, President 2019 & the new AOP Gujarat team.

Let me end my message by a question to all.

Thank you so much. Regards.
Dr. Nishchal Bhatt
Immediate Past President, AOP Gujarat,2018.