DMA celebrated Mothers' day this year with panache
aended by over 200 members. Under the leadership of
our visionary President, Dr Ashwini Dalmiya and past
president Dr Girish Tyagi an informave and dynamic event
was organized.
Women are the pillar of our society, oen underesmated
and frequently sidelined. And mother is an epitome of
womanhood, that which brings forth life, and nurtures the
future generaon. The programme was chaired by the
charismac gynecologist and ferlity specialist Dr Sonia
Malik, who is world renowned in her field. She was ably
assisted by co chairpersons Dr Seema Patni, Dr Deepmala
Lalchandani, Dr ShamBatra, Dr Poonam Goyal and Dr
Anita Sabharwal.
The unique panel conversaon was insighul as well as
inciteful!! The topic was Challenges of Motherhood and
the discussion consisted of two panels. One panel was of
lady doctors of different ages, who talked about these
challenges as experienced by them; and the other panel
consisted of male doctors of different ages and generaon,
who spoke about their percepon of motherhood as sons.
An entertaining cultural programme followed this
discussion. Enthusiasc parcipants from different
branches made it a memorable affair.
The chief guest was IPS Officer Dr Anita Roy. She among
other things, spoke about circumstances of FIR registraon
in cases of Medical negligence. She emphasized that the
Police does not have the authority to register an FIR in such
a case, unless the maer has been first referred to a
Medical Board or State Medical Council.
The dais was also graced by the lovely ladies Dr Vandana
Bagga (State Program Officer DSHM), Mrs Ruchi Jain (Mrs
India 2016) and Dr Puja Dewan (Mrs India 2022).
I had the opportunity to call upon the Hon'ble Health
Minister of Delhi, Mr Satyander Jain along with our
President, Dr. Ashwini Dalmiya and Sr. Vice President Dr
Sash Tyagi. We apprised him of the common issues faced
by our members and suggested various soluons. In the
meeng he opined that the general praconer should get
the deserving place in our profession. He feels too much
emphasis is on super specializaon. This puts pressure on
both specialists as well as the common man. The humble
MBBS degree is losing its value. The discussion ended with
a solemn promise to meet regularly. It was a fruiul
meeng.
I end with my fortnightly reminder:
“ I HEREBY PLEDGE THAT I SHALL ALWAYS STAND
STEADFAST WITH MY PROFESSIONAL BRETHREN. IN A
MOMENT OF CRISIS, I SHALL BE PRESENT PHYSICALLY
AND MORALLY TO ENSURE NO HARM IS CAUSED TO ANY
M E M B E R O F M Y F R AT E R N I T Y A N D T H E I R
ESTABLISHMENT “