APICON 2012 - 67th annual conference of the association of physicians of india

It is indeed a great honour for the API West Bengal Branch to host the most important APICON Annual Conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal in January 2012.
A landmark decision taken by the API Governing Body meeting held at Ahmedabad on 19th September 2010 was that the early bird registration with concessional rate should be provided to each member of API.
Hence, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite all API members, colleagues, PG students, nurses and Industry leaders pan India & Asia to the vibrant city of Kolkata to attend, participate in and benefit from the 67th Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India in January 2012.
Kolkata is situated in eastern India on the banks of the river Hooghly (Ganga), about fifty kilometres upstream of the Bay of Bengal. The city has been fondly and justifiably described as the Cultural Centre of India, which proudly showcases a rich, deep tradition of literature, poetry, drama, music and fine arts. The city built the first ever underground Metro in India which was opened to the public in 1985. In recent years, carrying on the modernity drive Kolkata and the surrounding areas have embarked upon large scale infrastructure development, with new metro lines, highways, expressways and flyovers. Now the city boasts of a modern metropolitan area amidst lush greenery.
Kolkata is ideally located near the centre of Asia, almost equidistant from East and West Asian cities. Air travel takes no more than four to six hours from any major city in Asia, and some countries are even as close as one to two hour flight. Weather is pleasant in January, with temperature of 25ºC during the day and 12ºC at night. Light winter/autumn clothing is generally adequate. The city has witnessed tremendous growth even in the Travel Sector, and now it provides accommodation in all categories of hotels, from luxury and deluxe to budget hotels and guest houses. Calcutta accommodation is an epitome of hospitality and comfort; the hotels are well equipped and provide the best of services. The overall ambience, facilities and food are superb.
APICON 2012 Conference will be held at the popular SCIENCE CITY, the largest science centre in the subcontinent, under the National Council of Science Museums, it consists of two facilities ? The Science Centre & The Convention Centre. The Science Centre complex comprises brilliant interactive attractions of Space Odyssey, Dynamotion, Evolution Theme Park, Maritime Centre and a full fledged Science Park. The Space Odyssey houses India’s first Large Format Film Theatre, Time Machine, 3-D Vision Theatre, Mirror Magic and exhibits on space science, motion, electricity and virtual reality. The Dynamotion Hall has a Butterfly Corner, Aquaria, an exposition on giant robotic insects and host of interactive exhibits on science & technology, for both the education and entertainment of the visitors, Edutainment if you will.
The Scientific Program Committee is assembling an exciting and stimulating scientific program, which will consist of symposia and session themes, courses and workshops (didactic, interactive, hands-on), Live surgery demonstrations, poster and poster presentations and free papers. Importantly, the scientific program will span the latest developments and best practice in medicine and will be delivered by renowned international, national and local speakers. The scientific program will cover not only the full curriculum of medicine, with ample choice for participants from any background and with all interests, but also ancillary subjects important to the professional and personal well-being of physicians. In addition to the scientific program, a spectacular range of social activities are being planned for all delegates and accompanying guests to experience West Bengal’s most famous sites and iconic buildings, culture and cuisine, all presented with our renowned hospitality and warm friendliness.
We encourage all of you to attend this academically enriching Conference and experience our unique Bengali heritage, culture & hospitality. Your journey to Kolkata will be more than worthwhile, both professionally and personally.