8th AGM / CME/ Fundraising Dinner
Los Angeles, California, USA
July 21, 2012

Venue
Holiday Inn, Buena Park Hotel and Conference Center 7000, Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620

AGM started with participants registration at 7.30 AM.

CME Program was introduced by President, Alfret Norman

Session continued from 8.15 AM to 12.30 PM, moderated by Andy Somesan – 4hours of credit offered.

Speakers were, Drs. Ranjadayalan, Mathialagan, Sri Sujanthy and Ravi chandran

12.30 to 1.30 pm – Committee met with general body to discuss JMFOA activities and select new members. Members from UK, NZ and AUS chapters also participated. Dr.Selvakumar, President – NZ confirmed his unremitting support. Dr.Parthipan updated their relentless academic collaboration with the JMF. ICC members’ cooperation encouraged. Australia was selected for 9th AGM venue.

Evening session started with lighting of traditional oil lamp by Chief guest Dr. Ranjadayalan and Guest of honor Dr. Vijayarajah

Masters of the ceremony: Drs. Vigna Rajan and Malathy Varatharajah,

Traditional dance – Bharatanatyam, a beautiful performance

Bollywood dance was colorful and entertaining

President speech: Dr.Alfret Norman – outlined the JMFOA activities – Recently completed projects, current and future plans, thanked Vicki et al for organizing the 8th AGM a grand success

Secretary’s report – Minutes of the 7th AGM presented  by Dr.P.Subakesan, and accepted by the general body.

Dr.Anusuya Jeyakumar, presented the treasurer’s report

New committee members were introduced to the general body.

Fund raising activities spearheaded by Nanthakumar et al.

Excellent solo performance as well as and multi-language ‘pop’ songs DJ.  

Sumptuous Italian food for dinner

Non-stop dance till 1 AM

Post AGM Alaska Cruise from Seattle, WA from July 22- 29, 2012 with 8hrs CME.

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8th AGM/ CME/ Fund Raising Dinner
July 21, 2012
Los Angeles, California, USA

Continuous Medical Education
[8.15 am - 12 pm, Jul 21, 2012]
(Los Angeles, California)

Program Director: Andy Somesan, M.D
Contact Email: andysomesan@yahoo.com

 

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(Alaska Cruise- Princes Star)

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(Alaska Cruise- Princes Star)

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(Alaska Cruise- Princes Star)

JMFOA Executive Committee
2012 - 2013

The CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Medical Education Council of Pensacola (MECOP) and Jaffna Medical Faculty Overseas Alumni (JMFOA). The MECOP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for the physicians and personal responsibility for the contents, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The MECOP designates this educational activity for maximum of 4 AMA/PRA Category I Credit. Physicians only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.