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IMHO 10th Annual Convention Agenda: Somerset, New Jersey, USA
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Friday, May 3 : Ideas to Impact (i2i) Youth & Young Professionals Networking Event 6:30 PM Registration Opens 7:00 PM Introductions: The Vision of i2i and IMHO 7:30 PM Open Mic: Share your Experiences and Ideas 8:30 PM Dinner 9:00 PM Discussion of i2i Projects & Initiatives 9:30 PM Group Brainstorming Session Saturday, May 4th: 10th Annual IMHO Convention *Morning Session Master of Ceremony: Mr. Gregory Buie* 8:00 AM Registration Opens 8:25 AM Welcome Address by Dr. Kanaga Sena, IMHO USA President 8:30 AM “Empowering Deaf Youth in Ethiopia” by Dr. Elizabeth Finigan, IMHO Advisory Board, & Mr. Gregory Buie, IMHO Programs Coordinator 8:45 AM “Medical Partnerships in the UK & MIOT Update” by Dr. Poologanathan, Bart’s University (UK) 9:00 AM “Updates from CMDDA” by Dr. Rajes Logan, President, CMDDA (Canada) 9:15 AM “Serving Communities in the Philippines” by Dr. Lorna B. Bayes, Founder, Mano‐a‐Mano 9:30 AM “Global Health in Medical Education” by Dr. James Aikins, Cooper Medical School, Rowan University 9:45 AM CME Session 1: “Cardiac Arrest and Hypothermia: Implementing the Essentials for the Developing World” by Dr. Sujanthy Rajaram, Associate Professor of Medicine, CMSRU/UMDNJ 10:15 AM CME Session 2: “Advances in Interventional Cardiology” by Dr. G. Raveendran, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Director of Cardiology Fellowship, University of Minnesota 10:45 AM Panel Discussion: “Expansion of Cardiac Services and Care in Sri Lanka” (moderated by Dr. Shun Sunder) 11:00 AM Coffee Break 11:15 AM “Investing in Your Future & Ours: Estate Planning” by Larson Financial Group 11:30 AM “Updates from IMHO EU” 11:45 AM “Updates from IMHO Canada” by Mrs. Meera Kandeepan, IMHO Canada Secretary 12:00 PM “PM Solutions for Mutli‐Discipline Healthcare Practice” by Chari Krishna Kumar 12:15 PM Lunch and Panel Discussion/Q&A with IMHO Board & Guest Speakers from UK, Canada, Sri Lanka, and USA (moderated by Dr. Thavam Thambipillai, IMHO International Board Secretary)
4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:05 PM 5:10 PM
1:30—4:00 PM Afternoon Break
*Evening Session Master of Ceremony: Ms. Sinthu Ranjan* Evening Registration, Booths Open, & Social Hour Lighting of the traditional oil lamp by Mr. & Mrs. Suntharalingam Singing of Tamil Thai Valthu Song Welcome Address by Dr. S. Raguraj, IMHO International Board President IMHO is a registered tax‐exempt, 501(c)3 non‐profit, charitable organization in the United States (Federal Tax ID #: 59‐3779465). IMHO is a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and a proud member of InterAction.
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International Medical Health Organization (IMHO) 955 Proprietors Road, Ste B, Worthington, OH 43085 Tel: (614) 659‐9922 Fax: (614) 659‐9933 Email: contact@theimho.org
5:15 PM 5:35 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:20 PM 7:40 PM 7:50 PM 8:00 PM 8:35 PM 8:45 PM
Dance Performance by Patham & Thillana—Students of Selvy Chandranathan Dance Performance by Students of Sridevi Srinivas Peacock Dance Performance by Students of Premini Thana “Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services & Care in Sri Lanka” by Dr. K. Muhunthan, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Jaffna (Sri Lanka) “Improving Access and Quality of Dental Care Services in Sri Lanka” by Dr. S. Balakumar, Regional Dental Surgeon, Jaffna (Sri Lanka) Chief Guest Address: New Jersey Congressman Dr. Rush Holt “Ten Years of IMHO: An Update” by Dr. Sujanthy Rajaram, IMHO Board of Directors “Current Efforts & Focus Areas” by Dr. N. Nanthakumar, IMHO Board of Directors “i2i Youth & Young Professional Efforts & Plans” by Ms. Yalnee Shantharam, i2i (Canada) IMHO Song led by Students of Vasantha Rajeswaran Auction of $2500 travel gift certificate & Saree Opportunity Drawing (conducted by Aparna Shyamalan & Collins Santhiapillai) Vote of Thanks by Rabindran Nagaratnam & Honoring of Guest Speakers by Dr. Rajam Theventhiran, IMHO USA Vice President Dinner with music program by Super Singer Fame Pragathi Guruprasath and Tri‐State Stars Suresh & Harini, followed by music (with MCs Mrs. Usha Krishnakumar & Mrs. Kavitha Ramasamy) Acknowledgments:
i2i Young Professionals Event Organizers: Ahilan Sivaganesan, Sanjutha Balasunderam, & Yalnee Shantharam Logistics & Sponsorships: Siva Suntharalingam Food & Beverages: Rohini Kanthan Tickets/Booths: Sivaja Ranjan, Rabindran Nagaratnam Stage & Logistics: Balan Kugabalan Sound & Light: Thaya Nagaraja Speakers & Medical Booths: Rajaram Kandasamy Music: Usha Krishnakumar & Kavitha Ramasamy Dance Program: Devi Nagappan Babysitting Services: Karthi Vaseeharan General: Dr. Rajam Theventhiran, Dr. Sujanthy Rajaram, & the entire IMHO International, USA, and Canada Boards of Directors & team
IMHO is a registered tax‐exempt, 501(c)3 non‐profit, charitable organization in the United States (Federal Tax ID #: 59‐3779465). IMHO is a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and a proud member of InterAction.
www.TheIMHO.org