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From India Dr.Vijay Viswanathan will be a part of this World Wide
IWGDF
Study.
Dear Limb Preservation Advocates,
Research in Action - Invitation to Participate in a Q-Sort Survey
On behalf of the Limb Preservation Alliance and Dr. Kathleen Stevens, Assistant Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, we are reaching out to invite you to participate in a significant research study titled "Systematic Priority Setting of the International Working Group of the Diabetic Foot Recommendations to Inform Health Policymakers: A Q-Methodological Study."
Co-investigators:
- Dr. Zulfiqarali Abbas, D-Foot International, Belgium
- Dr. Roberto Anichini, D-Foot International, Italy
- Dr. David Armstrong, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC)
- Dr. James Hill, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Dr. Ahmad Kayssi, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto
- Dr. Harikrishna Nair, D-Foot International, Asia Pacific
- Dr. Hermelinda Pedrosa, D-Foot International, Brazil
- Dr. Beata Rakowska, D-Foot International, Poland
- Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, D-Foot International, India
- Alan Warner, Caribbean Wounds Network (CariWN)
Collaborators:
- Mr. Joel Alleyne, CEO Caribbean Wounds Network (CariWN)
- Ms. Mariam Botros, CEO Wounds Canada, D-Foot International
- Ms. Georgia Krehbiel, MBA, CEO American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)
- Dr. Kristien Van Acker, D-Foot International, Belgium
This study aims to identify priority recommendations from the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) from the perspective of healthcare providers like you, with expertise in diabetes and foot health. The results will guide advocacy efforts for health policy changes that align with these critical recommendations.
We would greatly value your participation in this study by completing a Q-sort survey. The survey, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes, asks you to rank the IWGDF recommendations by their importance in influencing policy and practice.
Survey Link: https://app.qmethodsoftware.com/study/12605
Deadline: September 8th.
Your input will not only contribute to advancing diabetic foot care but can also lead to your recognition in related research publications and presentations if you choose to provide your name and contact information at the end of the survey. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Health Research Ethics Authority at (709) 864-8871 or info@hrea.ca.
Thank you for considering this invitation. Your expertise is crucial, and your participation could make a significant difference in shaping future healthcare policies. Please feel free to share this invitation with other qualified colleagues.
Kind regards,
Georgia Krehbiel, MBA.
CEO of ALPS.
Launch of Wound Clinic Training Program @ Royapuram by Dr. David Armstrong, Justice Gopinath Menon, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. SN Narasingan, Dr. Jayashree Gopal
[Sitting Judge High Court of Kerala]
[from left to right ] Dr. David Armstrong USA; Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Chief Physician, MV Diabetes; Dr. SN Narasingan, Dean, MV Diabetes; Dr. Jayshree Gopal, Associate Dean, MV Diabetes
Felicitation of Justice Gopinath Menon
Dr. A Muruganathan
Dr. P C Manoria
Felicitations of National RSSDI Members
Dr. Rakesh Sahay, President, National RSSDI
Dr. Brij Makkar, Past President, National RSSDI
Dr. Amit Gupta, EC Member, National RSSDI
Dr. M Shunmugavelu, EC Member, National RSSDI
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, Secretary, National RSSDI
Dr. Rakesh Pareek, EC Member, National RSSDI
INDO US CONCLAVE 2024-
Prof. M Viswanathan Honour lecture
Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman Madras Diabetes Research Center being awarded on 30 March 2024
Dr. David Campbell, USA, being awarded on 30 March 2024
Dr. Shashank Joshi, Mumbai, being awarded on 31 March 2024
INDO US CONCLAVE 2024- Highlights of the MV Diabetes Mega Event on 30 & 31 March 2024 @ Ramada Plaza, Guindy, Chennai
17 September 2023
M V Diabetes organized MV Diabetes Update in Diabetic Foot & Kidney at Hotel Radisson Blu.Key speakers of the program were Prof. Dr. Andrew Boulton, Immediate Pat President of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) & Dr. Janaka Karallikedde, Clinical Reader (Associate Professor) in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, King’s College London and Consultant, Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital London Around 120 doctors participated.
16 September 2023
Our late Founder Prof M Viswanathan Honoured on his 100'th Birth Centenary
Prof. Andrew Boulton, from US (addressing the gathering);
Dr. V. Mohan, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan,
Mr. Arun Viswanathan (right to left)
February 2023
DFRI Meeting in Dr. Vijay Viswanathan's office
09 February - 12 February 2023
7th Train the Foot Trainer (TtFT) Program- Chennai at the MV Diabetes Royapuram and Hyatt Regency, Chennai TTft (Train the Foot Trainer Program) has been done 6 times in South America, Africa, Europe, UAE & Western Pacific regions.The 7th Edition was done in Chennai by MV Diabetes under the leadership of Dr. Vijay Viswanathan for Indian doctors. Doctors from other countries like Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar also participated. Both faculty & delegates were from various countries apart from different parts of India. The doctors were given an overview of how to manage Diabetic Foot in these 2 days. There were also sessions about Diabetes treatment and they visited the facilities in M V Hospital for Diabetes and also interacted with the experts around the world.
The 37th Edition of Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration Award (Citation & Gold Medal) was presented to Dr. Rodica Pop- Busui (President of American Diabetes Association). Also seen, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. Jayashree Gopal (Associate Dean) & Dr. S. N. Narasingan (Dean)
Dr. Shashank Joshi, Diabetologist & Endocrinologist, Mumbai being presented with Prof. M Viswanathan Honour Award - 2023.
19 & 20 March 2022
Prof. M Viswanathan Diabetes & Diabetic Foot Update 2022 organized by M V Hospital for Diabetes & Prof. M Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre held in Ramada Plaza by Wyndham. Several delegates participated in this event.
Launch of "Mind Well Being Clinic" in the M V Hospital For Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai. Dr. Jayashreee Gopal (Associate Dean, Prof. MV DRC), Dr. Vijay Viswanathan (Head & Chief Diabetologist MV Hospital for Diabetes, President D-Foot International), Justice C V Karthikeyan (Judge Madras High Court), Dr. S. N. Narasingan (Associate Dean, Prof. MV DRC) and Dr. Vandana Gopikumar (Co-Founder The Banyan & The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health) (L to R)
36th Edition of Prof. M Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration Award (Citation & Gold Medal) was presented to Dr. Vandana Gopikumar (Co-Founder The Banyan & The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health). Also seen, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. Jayashree Gopal, Justice C V Karthikeyan & Dr. S. N. Narasingan
INDO US UK Conclave - 2019
INDO US UK Conclave - 2017
Prof. Stuart A. Baird, Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow during demonstration of a foot machine with which he is examining the foot of Dr.Christina Skinner of RCPSG. Dr.Dane Kent Wukich, Professor of Orthopadeic Surgery, Chief, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Mercy Health Centre, Pittsburgh, USA look on the procedures.
A patient foot is being examined by Dr.Christina Skinner of RCPSG. Dr.Dane Kent Wukich is also seen.
Workshop on Common Podiatry Procedures and Wound Dressings.
Dr.Christina Skinner, Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is delivering a talk on Global Burden of Diabetic Foot Disease.
DFRI CONFERENCE DAIS
Prof. Stuart A. Baird, Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is giving a presentation on Global Burden of Diabetic Foot Disease.
Dr.Dane Kent Wukich, Professor of Orthopaedics, Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Mercy Health Centre, Pittsburgh, USA is giving a talk on Inpatient management of Diabetic Foot disorder The Team Approach. Dr. Christina Skinner of RCPSG and Prof. A. Stuart of RCPSG and Chairpersons are also seen on the dais.
Prof. Stuart A. Baird of RCPSG, Dr. Dane Kent Wukich from USA and Dr. Christina Skinner of RCPSG during question hour of the scientific programme.
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, organizing secretary of the event is presenting a memento to Dr. D. Shantharam, Vice Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University. Prof. Stuart A. Baird (extreme right) and Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean, Professor M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapuram is also seen (extreme left).
Dr.D.Shantharam, Vice Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is inaugurating the scientific programme by lighting the Kuthu Vilaku. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Prof. Stuart A. Baird, Dr. S.N.Narasingan are also seen on the dais.
A view of the delegates attending the DFRI Conference.
Dr.Satheesh Ramamurthy, Endovascular Surgeon, Chennai, is giving a talk on Endovascular Surgery in prevention amputations in Diabetic Foot.
Meet the experts session
VAC THERAPY DEMONSTRATION DURING THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME.
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