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2025 Workshops & Scientific Programmes
GHCCD programmes covering HRCT and interstitial lung disease, respiratory intensive-care tracheostomy, and live cryotherapy training.
01
June 29, 2025 (Sunday)
Add Life HRCT Workshop
- Time
- 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Location
- Radison Blu Resort, Gosthani Hall, Visakhapatnam
Comprehensive workshop on Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) with HRCT imaging focus.
Key topics
- ILD prevalence and classification
- Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis management
- ANA interpretation
- HRCT basics
- Cryobiopsy
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis treatment updates
Speakers: Dr. Prerna Singh Saran (Radiologist), Dr. Prem Kumar (Medicover), Dr. M. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy (Clinical Immunology)
02
May 18, 2025
Techniques & Timing of Tracheostomy in Respiratory Intensive Care
- Time
- 08:00 AM onwards
- Location
- Chancery Hall, Green Park
An academic workshop covering anatomical aspects, percutaneous dilatational techniques, bronchoscopy-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures, and post-operative care.
Key topics
- Anatomical aspects
- Percutaneous dilatational techniques
- Bronchoscopy-guided procedures
- Ultrasound-guided methods
- Post-operative care
Speakers: Dr. V.V. Vinay Kumar Thummidi (ENT), Dr. Y. Ramu Naidu (ICU specialist), Dr. Atchyuth Gongada (Anesthesia). Organizing Secretary: Dr. R. Sunil Kumar
03
March 18–19, 2025
Live Cryo Workshop
- Time
- March 18: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; March 19: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location
- Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Hands-on training with lectures, company demonstrations, and live case demonstrations.
Key topics
- Lectures and company demonstrations
- Live case demonstrations
- Hands-on training with live cases
Speakers: Guest of Honour: Dr. Sandhya Devi. Speakers: Dr. J.V. Praveen, Dr. Chaitanya, Dr. Bharath, Dr. Sudheer
2025 academic programmes
Scientific programmes & workshop schedules
Browse programme timings, topics, faculty, moderators, locations, and available brochures for GHCCD academic events.
All EventsScientific ProgrammeAdd Life HRCT WorkShop
01Interstitial Lung Disease and HRCT imagingAdd Life HRCT Workshop29 June 2025, Sunday
| Time | Topic | Faculty Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM | Registration and break fast | — | — |
| 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Welcome & Pre Workshop PG Questionnaire | Dr. R.Sunil Kumar M.D professor and HOD Pulmonology Dept,AMC.GHCCD.VSP | — |
| 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM | Overview about ILD Prevelenace and Classification of ILD | Dr. M Neeti Chandra M.D.PULMONOLOGY, PROFESSOR Dept. AMC. GHCCD.VSP | Dr. Bms Patrudu Dr. R. Sunil Kumar |
| 09:50 AM - 10:15 AM | Overview on management of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis | Dr. Prem Kumar MD Senior Chief Pulmonolgist Medicover Hospitals ,Visakhapatnam. | Dr.R.Sunil Kumar Dr.K.Venkateswara Rao |
| 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM | How to interpret ANA and ANA profile. Brief overview on management of IIM associated ILD. | Dr. M. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh) DM (Clinical Immunology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow) | Dr. Sudheer Tale Dr. V.Vijay |
| 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Basics of HRCT & ILD imaging | Dr. Prerna Singh Saran MD consultant radiologist Rajasthan Hospital jaipur | Dr. V.Sailendra Chakravarthy Dr. G.Samba Siva Rao |
| 11:10AM- 11:25 AM | TEA BREAK | — | — |
| 11.25 AM - 11:45 AM | ILD classification on imaging Q & A | Dr. Prerna Singh Saran MD consultant radiologist Rajasthan Hospital jaipur | Dr. CH.R.N.Bhushana Rao Dr. A. Prem Kumar |
| 11.45 AM - 12:15 PM | Hands on Workshop Case :01 | Dr. Prerna Singh Saran MD consultant radiologist Rajasthan Hospital jaipur | Dr.C. Raghavendra Dr.K. Phaneender |
| 12.15 PM - 12:45 PM | Hands on Workshop Case : 02 | Dr. Prerna Singh Saran MD consultant radiologist Rajasthan Hospital jaipur | Dr. Monisha Silla Dr. M Neeti Chandra |
| 12.45 PM - 01:00 PM | Update on management of SSC related ILD | Dr. Dunga Sai Kumar MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DM (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, JIPMER) | Dr.M. Satya Padmaja Dr.K. Raju |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | INAGURATION FOLLOWED BY LUNCH | — | — |
| 02.00 PM - 02:30 PM | CRYO Lung Biopsy | Dr. Bala Raju MD IDCCM .Interventional Pulmonologist Gayatri Nursing Home Visakhapatnam | Dr. Chukka Bharath Dr. A.Ravi Charan |
| 02.30 PM - 02:50 PM | Overview of Management Of HP | Dr. Sudheer Tale MD interventional pulmonologist Medicover Hospitals ,Visakhapatnam | Dr. G.Anil Kumar Dr. K.A.Tariq Ali |
| 02.50 PM - 03:15 PM | What’s new in treatment of IPF | Dr.K Vishnu Chaitanya MBBS MD DNB EDARM | Dr.S.Praveena Dr.K.Venkata Ramana |
| 03:20PM -03:30 PM | TEA BREAK | — | — |
| 03.30 PM - 04:00 PM | HRCT IN FIBROTIC ILD | Dr. Ravindra babu MD RETD PROFESSOR & HOD PULMONOLOGY SENIOR CONSULTANT PULMONOLOGIST.VISAKHAPATNAM | Dr.P.Viritha Dr.K.Sureendra |
| 04.00 PM - 04:20 PM | Overview & Management of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis | Dr. Monisha Silla MD interventional pulmonologist Medicover Hospitals ,Visakhapatnam | Dr. P. Sravani Dr. K. Bhargavi |
| 04.20 PM - 05:00 PM | Panel discussion on Positioning of Anti Fibrotics | Dr. Chukka Bharath MD interventional pulmonologist KIMS HOSPITAL SEETHAMMADHARA visakhapatnam Dr. Ravi Charan MD interventional pulmonologist , APOLLO HOSPITAL visakhapatnam Dr. Sudheer Tale MD interventional pulmonologist Medicover Hospitals ,Visakhapatnam Dr. K Vishnu Chaitanya MBBS MD DNB EDARM Assistant Professor Department of Respiratory Medicine GVPIHCMT, Visakhapatnam Dr. K Venkateswara Rao MD SENIOR pulmonologist , APOLLO HOSPITAL visakhapatnam | Dr. Sushmitha Jakka |
| 05:00 PM- 05.30 PM | Post workshop PG Questionnaire | Dr. Ravindra babu MD RETD PROFESSOR & HOD PULMONOLOGY SENIOR CONSULTANT PULMONOLOGIST.VISAKHAPATNAM | — |
| 05:30 PM- 06.00 PM | Wrap-up the programme & Vote of Thanks | Dr. R. Sunil Kumar M.D professor and HOD Pulmonology Dept,AMC.GHCCD.VSP | — |
02Scientific programmeTechniques & Timing of Tracheostomy in Respiratory Intensive Care18 May 2025
| Time | Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | 18-05-2025 | Registration & Breakfast | Chancery Hall (GREEN PARK) |
| 9:00 am | 18-05-2025 | Introduction, Indications and Contraindications of Tracheostomy | Dr. R. Sunil Kumar, MD Prof & HOD Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, AMC ghccdvsp@gmail.com Regd.No. APMC20348 Ph No. 9849126543 |
| 9:30 am | 18-05-2025 | Anatomical and Surgical aspects of Tracheostomy | Dr. V.V. Vinay Kumar Thummidi M.S. Senior ENT Consultant , MIMS, Vizianagaram vinay.tummidi@gmail.com Regd. No. APMC70756 Ph. 9652277741 |
| 10:00 am | 18-05-2025 | Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostamy in ICU | Dr. Y. Ramu Naidu, M.D Senior Intensive & Pulmonologist Medicover Hospital yramunaidu84@gmail.com Regd. No. APMC61131 Ph No. 9032212726 |
| 10:30 am | 18-05-2025 | Tea Break | — |
| 11:00 am | 18-05-2025 | Bronchoscopy guided Tracheostomy | Dr. Surendra Nath. V, DM Critical care Consultant , Medicover Hospital, sai.suri3@gmail.com Regd. No. APMC68308 Ph No. 9937448886 |
| 11:30 am | 18-05-2025 | USG Guided Percutaneous dilatation Tracheostomy | Dr. Atchyuth Gongada MD FRCA HOD, Dept. of Anesthesia, Apollo Hospitals agongada@gmail.com Regd. No. APMC43479 Ph No. 8008265366 |
| 12:00 pm | 18-05-2025 | Post tracheostomy care and Management | Dr. Y.V.N. Swarna, M.S. Asst Professor Govt. ENT Hospital, AMC swarna.yvn@gmail.com Regd. No. APMC60839 Ph No. 8790887560 |
| 12:30 pm | 18-05-2025 | Lunch Follows | — |
| 1:30 pm | 18-05-2025 | Pre Workshop Feedback | — |
| 2:00 pm | 18-05-2025 | Conventional Tracheostomy | Dr. V. Vinay kumar Tummidi, M.S. |
| 2:30 pm | 18-05-2025 | Percutaneous Dilatational Pracheostomy | Dr. Y. Ramu Naidu, M.D |
| 3:00 pm | 18-05-2025 | Tea Break | — |
| 3:30 pm | 18-05-2025 | Bronchoscopy Guided Tracheostomy | Dr. Surendra, M.D |
| 4:00 pm | 18-05-2025 | USG Guided Tracheostomy | Dr. Atchyuth Gongada, M.D. |
| 4:30 pm | 18-05-2025 | Post Workshop Feedback Closing Remarks | Dr. Ch.R.N. Bhushana Rao, M.D. |
| — | Date | Topic | Speaker |
Organising Secretary: Dr. R. Sunil Kumar, M.D., Professor & HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Andhra Medical College; Superintendent, GHCCD, Visakhapatnam.
03Lectures, demonstrations and live casesLive Cryo Workshop18–19 March 2025
10 sessionsAndhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
| Date | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 18-03-2025 | 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Inauguration |
| 18-03-2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Company Demo |
| 18-03-2025 | 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Lecture by Dr. J.V.Praveen |
| 18-03-2025 | 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Tea Break |
| 18-03-2025 | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM | Lecture by Dr. Chaitanya |
| 18-03-2025 | 12:30 PM to 01:00 PM | Lecture by Dr. Bharath |
| 18-03-2025 | 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM | Lecture by Dr. Sudheer |
| 18-03-2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 18-03-2025 | 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM | Live Case Demonstration & Hands-On |
| 19-03-2025 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Live Case Demonstration - Workshop |
Guest of Honour: Dr. Sandhya Devi, Principal and HOD, Department of OBG.
Organised by Dr. R. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Ch.R.N. Bhushana Rao, Dr. B.M.S. Patrudu and Dr. K. Venkataramana.
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