API DK Chapter organise Physicians Day, pays tribute to Late Professor KR Shetty
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India (API) organized the Physicians Day event along with Family Day at the IMA Hall in the city on Friday. The occasion included a condolence meet for the late Professor KR Shetty, former Principal and Professor of Neurology at Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, who passed away on December 29, 2023.
Dr. MV Prabhu, Director of Kanachur Medical College, expressed condolences for Professor KR Shetty, highlighting his humility, humbleness, and his role as the architect of modern KMC. Dr. IG Bhat, a senior neurologist, praised Prof. Shetty for his commitment to truth and ethics, noting his straightforwardness and principled stance.
Dr. Joe Varghese, Senior Physician, also spoke about Prof. KR Shetty's contributions to the medical field and his humanitarian efforts. BHK Rao, Senior Professor of Medicine, shared personal experiences and moments of his association with Prof. Shetty, acknowledging him for the transformation of modern KMC.
Senior Physicians of API DK Chapter Mangaluru, including Dr. Devdas Rai, Dr. Harold Mascarenhas, and Dr. EVS Maben, were honored and felicitated for their dedicated services to the medical field.
Dr. Prabha Adhikari, President of API DK Chapter, chaired the event, with Dr. Haroon Hussain, the association's secretary, coordinating the proceedings. The event was attended by prominent doctors from the city, including Dr. Mohammed Ismail, Director of Kanachur Medical College.
The program featured fun games, an entertainment segment, and dinner for the guests, creating a memorable and respectful gathering in honor of Physicians Day and to pay tribute to the late Professor KR Shetty.
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