8th International CME: Reversal of Noncommunicable Diseases: Fact or Myth

World NCD Federation is organizing an International CME on "Reversal of Non-Communicable Diseases: Fact or Myth?"

Time: 9 AM- 5 PM

Patron: Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Organizing Chairperson: Prof JS Thakur, Prof, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh & President, World NCD Federation

Organizing Secretary: Prof Sanjay Bhadada, Prof & Head, Department of Endocrinology, PGIMER, Chandigarh & Joint Secretary, World NCD Federation

Treasurer: Dr Rajesh Vijayvergiya, Professor, Dept. of Cardiology, PGIMER

Members: Prof. Dheeraj Khurana, Dept. of Neurology, PGIMER

Prof. Rakesh Kapoor, Professor and Head, Department of Radiotherapy, Unit 2, PGIMER

Prof. Samir Malhotra, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, PGIMER

Prof. Ashutosh K. Aggarwal, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, PGIMER

Objectives of the CME: The objectives of the CME are to:

• Discuss the evidence on reversal of NCDs

• Discuss the role of diet in prevention, control and management of NCDs thereby facilitating their reversal

• Discuss the available evidence on role of diet and millets on reversal/management/control/prevention in major NCDs

• Discuss the need for policy reforms towards agricultural practices, crop diversification, promoting the cultivation of foods affecting development of NCDs

• Discuss evidence on millets as potential solution to NCD menace

Key highlights: There will be thematic sessions on role of diet in prevention, control and management of NCDs: cancer, vascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, respiratory disorders and Panel discussion on dietary implications of NCD reversal

There will be an Exhibition on Determinants of NCDs.

Expected outcomes:

• Increased focus on NCD prevention using dietary management

• Promotion of research on role of diet on NCD reversal

• Investment of research bodies to strengthen evidence on role of millets as potential NCD fighter foods

• Policy interventions to promote healthier agricultural practices

Click here to apply for CME 2023

https://www.worldncdfederation.org/portal/course/international-cme-2023

Student Offer!!! Registration fees INR 1000/- (till 28th February 2023)

To avail the offer, click below: 

Student Registration Portal: Eighth Internation CME on Reversal of Non-Communicable Diseases: Fact or Myth? (google.com)

(Student registration will be completed subject to verification of applicant as student, which may take 1-2 days after receiving registration request via above link)