It gives us immense pleasure inviting you all for the 33rd AMOGS conference to be held at Hotel dreamland, Mahableshwar. This will give all the delegates an added opportunity of not only availing an academic feast but also to rejuvenate themselves with a dash of pure air to breath in.
We plan to have very interactive session with main focus on problems that we come across in day to day practice. So friends and colleagues please block your calendar dates for this event which is scheduled on 8/9/10th February 2019.
We look forward to your active participation and make this event a grand success. with seasons greetings from satara obyy society.
ENCHANTING MAHABALESHWAR
Nesting it the rugged range mountains of the weatern ghats of Maharashtra is a cool, misty resort – Mahabaleshwar. At an altitude of 4500 Ft. above sea level with 30 exotic view points. Mahabaleshwar provides a spectacular access to the ultimate fascinating landscape. It offers a clam, clean and refreshing alternative, retaining the quintessential charm despite the increasing crowd.
Mahabaleshwar is about 250 kms from Mumbai, 120 kms from Pune and 55 kms from Satara. Nearest airport being Pune.
Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna River that flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka,Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The legendary source of the river is a spout from the mouth of a statue of a cow in the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar. Legend has it that Krishna is Lord Vishnu himself as a result of a curse on the trimurtis by Savitri. Also, its tributaries Venna and Koyna are said to be Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma themselves. An interesting thing to notice is that 4 other rivers come out from the cow's mouth apart from Krishna and they all travel some distance before merging into Krishna. These rivers are the Koyna, Venna(Veni), Savitri and Gayatri.
Climate of the area is suitable for cultivation of strawberries, Mahabaleshwar strawberry contributes to about 85 percent of the total strawberry production in the country.
MOST OF VIEW POINTS:
Bombay Point: Known as Sun-Set Point. Gather here for various shapes and shades of sunset.
Sunset Point is one of the most popular points of Mahabaleshwar. Sunset Point is also popularly known as Mumbai Point or Bombay Point.
The Mumbai Point is the oldest point of Mahabaleshwar. The point got it’s name as the point is on the old road to Mumbai.
Venna Lake: Enjoy boat ride and water sport and lot of fun of children.
Today, Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
The Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar. The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides.
Wilson point: also called sunrise point.
Wilson Point is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar at 1439 m. Known as Sindola Hill during the colonial rule, Wilson point is the only location in Mahabaleshwar where both sunrise and sunset can be seen. It offers a spectacular glance of Mahabaleshwar in all directions. It located at behind Mahabaleshwar-Medha road at 1.5 km from Mahabaleshwar city.
Arthur Seat: Named after Arthur mallet overlooks a densely forested valley.
Lodwick point, Bebington Point,Elphinstone point,Echo point, Connaught peak, Kates point are some of the spectacular spots.Old Mahabaleshwar has its fair share of temples, Panchganga Temple,Krishnabai Temple, Shriram & Hanuman Temple.Also see the beautiful flowers place of KAS PATHAR.
History:
The Association of Maharashtra Obstetrics and Gynaecological societies (AMOGS) was founded by Late Dr. R D Pandit in 1987. He was the president of AMOGS for from 1987-1997. Dr. C B Purandare was the founder secretary of AMOGS then. As of now, we have about 41 member societies affiliated to AMOGs , with total membership of around 6000.
Vision of AMOGS:
Late Dr. R D Pandit was great visionary. AMOGS was founded to bring the members of Obstetrics and Gynaecological societies in Maharashtra under one umbrella. It aims to promote academic exchange, to give opportunity to present the scientific and clinical work by members in different meetings. It encourages research in field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It has offered organizational opportunities to the individual societies and inter connected different societies within Maharashtra socially.
AMOGS office and its governance:
Dr. R D Pandit and the team of office bearers put in great efforts to shape AMOGS administration initially. Soon in 1987-88, a stearing committee was formed and constitution of AMOGs was written down. AMOGS office is located for administration purpose in Mumbai, however it is governed by office bearers from all over Maharashtra, AMOGS now holds elections for second Vice president and treasurer every two years. Second Vice President then is then upgraded to senior level and then to the post of President . For elections of second vice president, nominations are invited from the parent society every two years. Elections are conducted on the floor. President and secretary of each member society, trustees, and zonal coordinators, committee chairpersons, past president are executive members of AMOGS. AMOGS conducts executive meetings and an Annual meeting to formulate the strategies and to overview the activities of organization.
Structure of AMOGS and Zones:
AMOGS at present has 41 societies under this umbrella. The society which is affiliated to FOGSI can become member of AMOGs by contributing yearly subscription. Membership number should be minimum 20.
Zones of AMOGS:
Zone1: Mumbai, Navi Vashi, Sindhudurg
Zone2: Pune, Ahmednagar, Loni, Baramati, Satara,
Zone3: Nasik, Dhule, Jalgoan, Malegoan, Chalisgoan
Zone 4: Solapur, Kolhapur, Islampur, MirajSangali, Ichalkaranji, Karad, Pandharpur
Zone 5: Aurangabad, Beed, Jalana, Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, Osmanabad, Udgir
Zone 6: Nagpur, Akola, Amarawati, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Deoli- Sawangi, Gondia, Sevagram, Yevatmal
AMOGS Sub Committees:
Infertility, Adolescent medicine, Medicolegal, Medical disorders of pregnancy, Emergency obstetrics and Website. AMOGS has 6 zonal co-ordinators and committee chairpersons, to work in different zones and specialities. The main purpose behind formation of these subcommittees is to conduct surveys, hold seminars, symposia, and refresher course for post-graduates and undergraduates and continuity of Medical education programs, carrying out health check ups, cancer detection camps, anemia detection camps etc.
Annual conference and Awards:
The first ever annual conference of AMOGS was held in Pune in 1987 and then ,in Nasik 1988 and third was inaugurated in Solapur in 1989. AMOGs conducts annual conference in different societies to exchange academics every year in Month of Januray -February. Care is taken not to overlap the dates with FOGSI conference. The highlights of the conference are Dr. R D Pandit CME, the key note addresses and Orations ( Dr. V N Purandare, Dr. Anjanivule, and Dr. B N Purandare Oration).
There are four orations AMOGS:
Dr. R. D. Pandit C M E, Founder President – AMOGS
Ex. Hon. Prof. of Obst&Gyn of S.S.G. Hospital & Medical College, Baroda & M.S. University Baroda. Emeritus. Prof. of Obst & Gyn. – N. Wadia Maternity Hospital & Ex. Hon. Prof. of Obst & Gyn at Seth G. S. Medical College, Bombay & Bombay University.
Past President Bombay Obst&Gyn Soc. (MOGS), & Chairman of Board of Trustees . Past Hon. Gen. Secretary & Past President – FOGSI , Past President & Fellow of Asia & Oceania Fed. of Obst & Gyn (AOFOG). Past Exec. Board Member. Of International Fed. of Obst & Gyn (FIGO)
Editor Emeritus – Journal of Obst & Gyn of India & Editor – Journal Of Obst & Gyn Reaserch (of AOFOG)
Founder Fellow of ICOG of FOGSI
Was conferred fellowship of :- Academy of Medical Sciences, India; AOFOG, All Union Scientific Society of Obst & Gyn of USSR
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AMOGS – DR. SINDHU R PANDIT MEMORIAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS
This was instituted from year 2006 onwards in every AMOGS Annual Conference, by Prof Dr. R D Pandit, Founder President of AMOGS, in memory of his wife Late Dr (Mrs.) Sindhu R Pandit.
Late Dr. (Mrs.) Sindhu R Pandit nee (Miss Sindhu G Vader) passed her MD (Bombay University ) and D.G.O. (C.P.S) from Seth G. S. Medical College, Bombay.
She worked as Hon. Asst. Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Cama & Albless Hospital, and Grant Medical College, Bombay in 1966. She worked as consultant Obstetrician &Gynecologist at the Diagnostic Centers of E.S.I.S., Bombay & Diagnostic Center of RashtriyaSeva Samiti, Bombay for several years.
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AMOGS- Dr. R. Anjaneyulu Memorial Oration
In 1959, posted as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the B. J. Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals at Pune. In 1965-66, detailed for training under the Colombo Plan to Hospitals in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in New Zealand. Also posted on short exchanges at Sweden, (then) Yugoslavia, Singapore and Tokyo.
In 1974, posted as Professor of Gynaecology at the Grant Medical College, Mumbai. Served as Dean for a short period. Appointed in 1978 as Director Professor of the Cama and Albess Hospitals Mumbai. Retired in 1981 from Mumbai as Director of Medical Education and Research. After retirement, joined the Garyounis University, Benghazi. Libya as Professor of Gynaecology for a tenure of four years. Appointed Emeritus Professor of Ob-Gy in B. J. Medical College.
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AMOGS- DR. B N PURANDARE ORATION
Did his further studies in Edinburgh and London during which time he had a unique opportunity to work under Prof.Haultain, Sir, Victor Bonney, Sir David Wilkey and Sir John Fraser in General Surgery and Gynaecology.
He was responsible for setting up the “Dr. N. A. Purandare Research Centre” in memory of his deceased father and organized research in varied problems in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Family Planning.
He was the Dean of the NowrosjeeWadia Maternity Hospital and Post-Graduate Institute (Study & Research) in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Family Planning, Bombay.
He was the Dean of the Medical Faculty of Bombay University and President of the College of Physicians and Surgeon of Bombay.
He was the founder Fellow of Indian Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
He was Honorary Adviser on Family Planning and Maternal & Child Health to Department of Health, Govt. of Maharashtra and Technical Adviser on Family Planning to the Union Government, Health ministry.
He was a Member of Shantilal Shah Committee for Legalisation of Abortion and for his outstanding work in Family Planning.
He was honoured in 1972 with ‘Padma Bhushan’ by the Government of India by the hands of the President of India, Shri. V .V. Giri
HISTORY-
Formed in 1986 under the able leadership and guidance of Dr M V Parange and Dr Anil Pandit and registered with charity commissioner.
On 29th may 1987, then FOGSI president Prof. N. N. Roychoudhary inaugurated our society.
Dr. M. V. Prange oration is held under the ageis of satara obgy society every year.
SOGS is actively invoved in various social activities, health camps, coordination with public health authorities and organizing educational CME Programmes for members.
Organized AMOGS Conference in satara in 1996 and West Zone Yuva FOGSI in 2010.
