Presidential Address by Dr. Naga Varaprasad Vemuri

 

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I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Umesh Krishnamurthy for his generous introduction and for entrusting me with the honor of serving as the President of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) for the year 2024.

Esteemed dignitaries, revered faculty members from across the globe, valued delegates from within and outside our country, our technology and trade partners, and members of the media and press, I extend to you all my warmest wishes for the New Year and an advance wish for a joyous Republic Day.

Let me thank all the 24,000 plus members of IRIA for electing me unopposed as the 77^th President of IRIA.

Standing here today as the 77th President of the IRIA, amid the bustling commercial and educational landscape of Andhra Pradesh, I am deeply moved by the profound legacy of our distinguished association and the historical significance of this region. The area of Vijayawada and Guntur, where we are gathered, holds immense historical value as the land where Acharya Nagarjuna, often revered as the “Second Buddha,” imparted his invaluable teachings. Vijayawada is ranked as the 6th cleanest city in India in Swatch Sarvekshan by the Government of India.

Our journey began as the Indian Radiology Association on April 21 1931 in Calcutta, the erstwhile capital of British India. In March 1937, our association was formally registered with an initial group of 24 pioneering radiologists. Our association proudly spans across 24 states, with active chapters in numerous cities

Our esteemed and internationally acclaimed journal, the “Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging (IJRI),” which first went into publication in 1947, the year of our Independence, continues to be a cornerstone of our academic excellence.

The “Indian College of Radiology & Imaging (ICRI),” established in 1976, has been pivotal in steering and overseeing the academic pursuits of our association. In my role as an office bearer of the ICRI for the past 4 years, I have witnessed first-hand the remarkable strides we have made in bridging educational gaps in radiology. Our daily online teaching sessions have become a testament to our commitment to continuous learning and have significantly contributed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of our members.

The latest achievements include the publication of the Textbook of Clinical Radiology, the Starting of the Research and Education wing, the Samrakshan Program, the Preventive Radiology program, academics by ICRI, courses like Certificate Course in Fetal Radiology Genetics, How We Do It sessions, Masters in Clinical Radiology, Subspecialty Fellowships (F-ICRI).

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Article published online:
27 March 2024

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