Media Release

Mangalore, Nov 2: Installation of office bearers of Indian Medical Association Mangalore branch for the year 2012-2013 took place during a formal ceremony held on Wednesday October 31 at 8 pm at Dr A V Rao Conference Hall, IMA House, Attavar here.

The new team headed by Dr M Manjunath Shenoy was installed by Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi, chancellor of Yenepoya University who was the chief guest and installation officer. Dr P Chandramohan, vice chancellor of Yenepoya University was the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi felicitated the new and old office-bearers and observed that Mangalore has a long history of producing many great doctors.

“Today Mangalore also has the highest number of medical colleges in terms of regional proportion. These colleges are producing medical graduates who shall serve all over India and in different parts of the world. Hence doctors of Mangalore should become role models for these young people and inspire them to serve the profession with excellence and ethics,” he advised.

In his address Dr P Chandramohan observed that IMA Mangalore Branch was one of the oldest IMA units in the country and congratulated the new team.

In his first address as President, Dr M Manjunath Shenoy thanked all those who had helped him and assured the gathering that he would continue the good work done by the previous team.

Office-bearers for the year 2012-2013

President - Dr M Manjunath Shenoy
Honorary secretary - Dr Nithish M. Bhandary
Treasurer - Dr Animesh Jain
President elect (2013-14) - Dr Rajesh Ballal
Vice presidents - Dr Amritha Bhandary, Dr Roshan Shetty
Joint secretary - Dr Veena Bhagwan
Editor - Dr B Devadas Rai
Ex-officio members Dr J P Shetty, Dr A Harish Rao

The programme began with IMA Prayer rendered by Dr G K Bhat Sankabithilu. This was followed by an audio visual presentation by the outgoing secretary Dr A Harish Rao highlighting the year’s activities. ‘Medilore’ news bulletin of IMA Mangalore Branch was released on the occasion. The outgoing president Dr J P Shetty welcomed the gathering and Dr Nithish M Bhandary proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Animesh Jain was the master of ceremony.