COVID 19 - The New Virus Variant, B.1.1.529, CMAAO 86- Discussion

Dr. Shashank Joshi is a President IAD, Past President ESI and API, Member, COVID -19 Task Force, Maharashtra. MBBS, MD, DM, FACP, FRCP, FACE, An Indian endocrinologist, diabetologist and medical researcher. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2014, by bestowing on him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his services to the field of medicine. Graduated from Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals (MBBS) and did residency in Internal Medicine (MD) with Gold Medals and First Rank for excellence. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, as well as a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP) and American College of Physicians (FACP). A Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) and the Chair of AACE Indian Chapter. Affiliated to several leading hospitals of the city including Lilavati and Bhatia Hospitals. Faculty, Department of Endocrinology, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. Visiting faculty to several Indian and International Universities and is actively involved with evidence based work in Endocrinology including Obesity, Diabetes, Growth, Thyroid, and Osteoporosis.

Dr. Chong Yeh Woei is a Senior Consultant Physician (Internal Medicine) at the Singapore Medical Specialists Centre. With more than 20 years of experience in private practice of internal medicine, he manages a wide spectrum of medical ailments. Being passionate in his practice, he listens and addresses the concerns of his patients and their family members. Dr. Chong studied medicine at the prestigious NUS on a Public Service Commission scholarship.

Dr. Ravi Naidu is a Past President, Malaysian Medical Association, Malaysia.

Dr. Qaisar Sajjad is a ENT Specialist and ENT Surgeon. Dr. Qaisar Sajjad is among the Best ENT Specialist in Karachi. He has a MBBS, DLO (OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY) and M.S. (ENT) degree along with an experience of 35 years. Dr. Qaiser had multi-facet personality. He carried out more than 26,000 surgeries during his public services. Currently he holds the post of Secretary General Pakistan Medical Association.

Dr Salma Aslam Kundi is a President, Pakistan Medical Association.

Dr. Arun Vyanktesh Jamkar is a MBBS, MS, PhD, FICS, FMAS, FAIGES, FAIMER Fellow doctor having speciality in Surgery Laparoscopy, and has worked for B. J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospitals and Former Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

Professor Dr. Russell D'Souza is currently the Executive Director Global Operations Totem International Institute of Organizational Psychological Medicine. He completed his medical graduation MBBS in 1977 and post graduate training and Doctor of Medicine at Madras Medical College, University of Madras, Madras India. He has contributed to psychiatry, mental health service and rural health service in Australia and worked in Australian Public health system for the last 27 years. He has over 50 publications in peer reviewed journals and has contributed to chapters in books. In 2006 he received the Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators. In 2007 he was accepted as a Candidate for the Fellowship Training Program of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators with Advanced standing granted for his experience in Medical Administration.

Dr. Ameet Dravid is a Consultant in HIV Medicine and Infectious diseases, Ruby Hall Clinic and Poona Hospital, Pune. He is a M.D in (Internal Medicine) and have more than 12 years of experience in clinical care and treatment of HIV infected individuals in 3 private sector, tertiary level hospitals in Pune, Western India. He Has Member in Member, American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), Member, AIDS Society of India (ASI), Member, International AIDS Society (IAS), Member, European AIDS Clinical society (EACS).