www.apiconkochi2019.com @ . © of the Association of Physicians of India 7* - 10" February 2019 @ Lulu Bolgatty International Convention CentreWELCOME TO APICON 2019 V API Kochi Welcomes You!!! Kochi has many tls to its credit. “The Queen of the Arabian Sea’, “The industrial Captal of Kerala", “The smartest City in Kerala’, etc., Butit can also boast of being inthe forefront of health care with medical colleges, a well-equipped modern Government Hospital and number of world class private hospitals. Its not surprising that the Association of Physicians of India has its only city branch in Kochi, In the state of Kerala. Now this 9 year old young branch has taken upon itself the mammoth task of hosting the mega event, APICON in 2019. We are sure that with everyone's blessings & support, we will be able to make it a memorable one. Chairman's Message Dear Colleagues & Friends, Itgives me a great pleasure to welcome you to “APIGON 2019" to be held at Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala State. ‘We, the members ofthe Association of Physicians of India, Kochi Branch have been honoured with the conduct of this prestigious conference arguably the biggest ofits kind in our country. We had conducted this conference in 2008 and the experience gained from that has glven us the confidence for an encore. We are sure we willbe able to conduct APICON 2019 in an excellent mannet. We promise you a conference that will have the best of everything - academics, cultural activites, culinary delights and also an opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones. We propose making this a high tech conference with innovations in registration, entries, and audio-visuals and in other areas. Kerala has often been referred to as "God's own Country”. The plethora of green, the never-ending sandy beaches, the proximity of mountains and the criss-crossing backwaters & canals makes our litle statz a “must visit” destination. Kochi (formerly known 2s Cochin) stands in the centre of it ll. A city steeped in history and culture, itis modern mini-me- ‘ropolis boasting ofall modern amenities. We have some ofthe finest convention centres and hotels in ‘the country and with the commissioning of the Metro ral, communicating in the city wil become easy and fast. Come and enjoy the historical quarter of Mattancherry & Fort Cochin where three Colonial Powers vied for control. Walk the promenades of modern Ernakulam with its mals, cinemas and ‘rendy restaurants, Interact wit the friendly and welooming citizens. Kochi is also a staging point for visits to fabled tourist points like Kumarakom & Munnar and religious ‘owns like Guruvayoor, Kalady & Malayatoor. The entire State of Kerala is studded with places of interest to visitors of all hues and taste, Come for the conference and fallin love with our place. We welcome you with open arms. We hope you will come in large numbers. We assure you that you will return satisfied. We look forward to receiving you in Kochi for APICON 2019. ‘with warm regards a Dr. Sujit Vasudevan, ChairmanSecretary's Message Dear fiends, | am extremely happy and delighted to welcome you to Kochi to participate in APICON 2019. We, here at Kochi, will spare no efforts to make this conference one of the best ever. To this end, we are striving to have an event with a rich combination of brain-storming academic sessions, tongue - ticking food, fabulous entertainment and wonderful pre and post conference tours to tourist spots in and around Kochi We assure you, we will be posting on our website (to be launched on 22nd February 2018) from time to time, updates about the various deadlines and details about the programme. With warm regards, je Dr. Sreenivas Kamath, Organising Secrotary Organising Committe. BA Sf. Dr. Sujit Vasudevan, Dr. Sreenivas Kamath, Dr. Rafeeq Mohamed, Chairman Organising Secretary Organising TreasurerCe LE a A se) Vy Destination — The beautiful and scenic port city of Kerala, Kochi: also its business capital Unique conference venue with picturesque views of the backwaters and the cityscapes. Hitech conference with innovations in registration, entries, audio visuals and much more Usage of a feature filed mobile app., first time in the history of APICON Workshops on latest techniques in internal medicine. A learning experience par excellence in recent advances in medicine with Key note addresses by prominent personalities from the medical traterrit. Cultura activities, entertainment programmes, culinary delights and much more.Qe Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre Managed by Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Grand Hyatt is a luxury water front Hotel in Bolgatty island of Kochi accessible from the main land by road and water transport. With its striking ar fe and dramatic landscapes, opulent guestrooms and suites, exquisite dining destinations and one of the largest eventspaces in South India, this hotel is set to redefine luxury. The Hotel offers 3000 sq.m of event space. Adjacent tothe Hotel is the sprawling Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre, which offers @560 sa.m of space, ideal for large confer ences. With a serene backwaters on one side the cityscape on the other and lush landscaped gardens in front, this convention centre is to beat all conventional event spaces in South India, The beautifully manicured Palm Lawns are set against Kochi’s backwaters and are perfect for a large floating crowd,Experience Kerala With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. © An equable climate © Along shoreline with serene beaches. © Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. © Lush hill stations and exotic wildife. © Waterfalls. © Sprawiing plantations and paddy fields © Ayurvedic heatth holidays, © Enchanting art forms, © Magical festivals. © Historic and cultural monuments, © Exciting flavours of spices, © An exotic cuisine... a gourmet's delight All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, each of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other - a singular advantage no other destination offers, Kerala, India's most advanced society, With hundred percent literacy, World-class health care systems, India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life, Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is Indias cleanest state. Popular attractions in the state include : The beaches at Kovalam, Kappad, Muzhuppiiangad, Cherai and Varkala; © The hill stations of Munnar, Thektady, Nellampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad; © Forts like the Bekal Fort in Kanhangad and St. Angelo’ Fort in Kannur * The National Parks/ Wide sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikutam. The "backwaters" region - an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada © Heritage sites, such as the Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace. ® Cities such as Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Trivandrum are popular centres for shopping and traditional theatrical performance.