26/06/2026
Manipal Hospital Goa, in association with ISCCM Goa Chapter, successfully organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on 24th June 2026 at its Conference Hall, bringing together healthcare professionals, critical care specialists, neurologists, nephrologists, surgeons, and stakeholders involved in organ donation and transplantation.
The CME focused on crucial aspects of organ donation and end-of-life care, including early identification and certification of brain death, maintenance of potential organ donors, withdrawal and withholding of life-sustaining treatment, and best practices in deceased organ donation.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Goa, followed by the installation of the new executive committee of ISCCM Goa.
Dr. ELAINE RODRIGUES as Chairperson
Dr. ASHWINI COLLACO as secretary
Dr. NIMISHA PARKAR as treasurer
Executive Committee
Dr. SHRADHA MAJREKAR
Dr. GANDHALI DHUME
Dr. ABHILASH NARVEKAR
Dr. ANU SUDARSHANI
Expert faculty members shared their insights on various topics, including Dr. Omkar Churi, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Manipal Hospital Goa; Dr. Amol Mahaldar, Lead Consultant Nephrology and Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital Goa; and Dr. (Col) Avnish Seth, VSM, Country Head, Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant (MOST) and who is on the Apex Technical Committe of NOTTO and leads the National working group on Donation after Circulatory Death.
A highlight of the event was the panel discussion on “Challenges with Deceased Organ Donation”.The discussion featured experts from across Goa, Dr Preeti Varghese joint director SOTTO Goa attended along with active participation by transplant Cordinators and intensivist from other transplant hospitals in Goa, MOHAN Foundation, specialists from various disciplines, fostering meaningful dialogue on enhancing organ donation awareness and strengthening transplant programmes.
The CME served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
