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Dr. G. SAMARAM CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal information and family profile NAME:

GOPARAJU SAMARAM

Date of Birth:

30th July 1939

Nationality:

Indian

Permanent Address:

Vasavya Nursing Home Benz Circle, VIJAYAWADA – 520 010 Krishna-District, Andhra Pradesh-State, INDIA

Telephone:

Work Phone: +91 866 2472370 Fax: +91 866 2484850 Mobile: +91 8008393969

+91 9848124977

Web-site:

www.gsamaram.com

E-mail:

[email protected]

Countries visited:

Australia, Belgium, Botswana, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vatican

Family Profile Parents:

Late Sri Gora and Late Mrs. Saraswathi Gora Social reformers, freedom fighters and close associates of Mahatma Gandhi

Wife:

Goparaju Rashmi, B.Sc. General Secretary, Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada

First daughter:

Jagathi Gora, MBBS, MS General Surgeon, Trinidad & Tobago

Second daughter:

Rajatha Gora MA (Litt.) Hyderabad

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QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)

Year Institution 1967 Andhra University

Certificate Courses in the following specialties Therapy of Common Sexual Dysfunctions

1996 Medicon Sexual Sciences, Bombay

Psychiatry & Psychosexual Medicine

2006 IMA AKN Sinha Institute, New Delhi

HIV/AIDS & STD Management

2006

Family Planning


Diabetes


Paediatrics


Reproductive & Child Health


Clinical Cardiology


Rheumatology


Geriatrics


Counselling – Medical Negligence & CPA 2007

IMA AKN Sinha Institute, New Delhi

IMA AKN Sinha Institute, New Delhi

Adolescent Health


Rashtra Basha Praveena /Pracharak

1957 (Postgraduation in Hindi Language)

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LICENSURE & MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 1. Full registration with the AP Medical Council, India (since 1969) 2. Associate Life Member, Indian Psychiatric Society 3. Member of Council of Sex Education & Parenthood International(CSEPI) 4. Associate Life Member, Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IASSTD & AIDS) POSITIONS HELD CURRENTLY 1. Certified Master Trainer in HIV/AIDS by National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Medical Council of India (MCI) 2. Certified Sex Therapist, Educator, and Counsellor, Medicon Sexual Sciences, Bombay 3. Executive Director of Swetcha Gora Eye Bank, Vijayawada 4. Chairman of Gora Voluntary Blood Donation and Medical Services, Vijayawada 5. Chairman, Rotary Red Cross Blood Bank Management, Blood Donation & Health Camps advisory committee, Vijayawada and Machilipatnam 6. Member, National Commission on Population, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 7. Member, Central Health Council, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 8. Member of India Expert Adivsory Group (IEAG) of Government of India on Polio Eradication 9. Governing Body Member, National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 10. Member of the NSS Advisory Board of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur District 11. Medical Director of Police Medicare Centre, Vijayawada 12. Medical Director of Vasavya Mahila Mandali, a Non Governmental Organisation working for the upliftment of women and street children and HIV affected children

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13. Executive Committee Member of Samskar an NGO involved in rehabilitation of Jogini Superstition and Criminals. 14. Advisor, Health Programmes, Arthik Samata Mandal, Vijayawada 15. Medical Director, Old Age Home, Gosala, Krishna District, AP 16. President of Chaitanya Art Academy, Vijayawada - conducted several socio-cultural programmes 17. Advisory committee member in ESI Hospital, Vijayawada 18. Advisory committee member in Drug Control, Vijayawada 19. Advisory committee member, All India Radio, Vijayawada 20. Advisory committee member for Health Programs, Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada 21. AP State level advisory committee member for Family Planning Programs of All India Radio 22. AP State level advisory committee member for Industrial Workers Programs of All India Radio 23. District level advisory committee member of Senior Citizens Welfare Committee (Govt. of India) 24. District level advisory committee member for Prevention of Blindness (Govt. of India) 25. District Co-ordinator for Polio plus programme (Govt. of India) 26. Krishna District Coordinator for the Bharata Jana Jnana Viganana Jatha organized by Govt. of India 27. Advisor, AP Clinical Psychologists Association INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POSITIONS YEAR

POSITION

1971-1973

President, IMA Vijayawada Branch

1989-1990

President, IMA Andhra Pradesh (AP) State Branch

1996-1997

National Vice President, IMA

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1990-2009

Central Working Committee Member, IMA

2009-2010

National President, IMA

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Standing Committee Chairman, IMA, National Level Committee for Medical Equipment

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Standing Committee Chairman, IMA, National Level Committee for Blood Donation & Blood Banks

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Standing Committee Chairman, IMA, National Level Committee for Medical Education

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Editor of the IMA Magazine “Mana Arogyam” (Mental Health) of IMA AP-State

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Master trainer in HIV/AIDS and conducted several workshops in various IMA Branches

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Chairman for the Professional Protection and Welfare Scheme of IMA AP State

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Organising Secretary for the 74th All India Medical Conference held at Vijayawada ROTARY CLUB POSITIONS

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Secretary, Rotary Club of Vijayawada, District 3020

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President, Rotary Club of Vijayawada, District 3020

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Task Force Chairman, Avoidable Blindness, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Polio plus, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Health Education Programmes, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Physically Challenged Programme, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Prevention of Blindness, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Leprosy Eradication, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Environment Protection, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Blood Donation Programme, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Eye Donation Programme, District 3020

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Rotary District Chairman for Health Camps, District 3020

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District Director, Community Service, District 3020

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District Director of New Service Projects, District 3020

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District Director of Health Camps, District 3020

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District Director of Global Quest, District 3020

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Rotary Assistant Governor, District 3020

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District Director of Diseases Prevention & Treatment, District 3020 for 2010-11

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Organising Secretary to the Rotary District Conference of Districts 3150 and 3020

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Paul Harris Fellow AWARDS & HONOURS

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Was National President of the Indian Medical Association in 2009-10 and he was elected unanimously for this highest post.

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India Book of Records honoured him prestigious recognition for giving sight to 850corneal blind people as the Executive Director of Swetcha Gora Eye Bank.

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Telugu Book of Records also honoured him prestigious recognition for writing more than 200 medical and health books to reach medical and health knowledge to the common people

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Adjudged by INDIA TODAY magazine in 2006 as one of the 25 persons with Outstanding Achievements. Was described by INDIA TODAY as a shining example of Telugu people, a revolutionary intellectual and an embodiment of voluntary effort

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Specially invited by the President of India, Her Excellency Mrs. Prathibha Patel to Rashtrapathi Bhavan on the eve of Independence Day celebrations in 2010

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Honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award by International Medical Sciences Academy in 2011

 Honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award by IMA Academy of Medical Specialities   Honoured with Honorary Professorship in National Level by IMA Academy of Medical Specialities in 2012.  7

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Invited to the discussion with the Chairman of Human Rights Commission, New Delhi in November, 2010

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Invited to the two day retreat of senior officials and experts by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to discuss on important policies and implementation of issues on Human Resource Development, Regulatory Functions, Disease Control and Maternal and Child Health at Manesor Resort, New Delhi in September, 2010.

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Was felicitated by Sri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Chief of Telugu Desam Party on World Health Day for services rendered

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Was felicitated by Megastar Chiranjeevi consecutively 5 times for his services rendered with respect to Blood Donation, Eye Donation, and Medical-social work

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Was unanimously proposed by IMA to contest for the Graduates Constituency of Krishna-Guntur Districts for the AP Legislative Council (MLC) and secured 2nd place among the 42 candidates

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Health Topics authored are being printed in Telugu textbooks of upper primary education by Government of Maharashtra continuously for the last 10 years

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Member of Expert committee constituted by Government of India for the translation of medical terminology from English to Telugu

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Team leader for the Committee constituted by District Officials of Medak, Rangareddy and Warangal Districts of Andhra Pradesh for investigations regarding Witchcraft and Sorcery practices

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Honoured with the prestigious award of Commitment of Service by Rotary International for his outstanding efforts and commitment to community

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Awarded by the IMA AP State Branch as the ‘Best Medical Science Writer’ and ‘Best Popular Medical Science Books’ continuously for 5 years

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Received Gold Medals continuously for 5 years from the Governors of Andhra Pradesh for motivating large number of voluntary blood donors

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Received the Best State President Award from IMA Head Quarters

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Received the V R Narla Visishta Seva Award for social service

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Received prestigious awards – ‘Outstanding President in the Rotary District 3020’ and ‘Outstanding Rotarian in the Rotary District 3020’.

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During his Presidency, Rotary Club of Vijayawada was ranked as Number One in the district bagging 39 district awards. This is a record in the history of Rotary Club

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Received ‘Best District Chairman Award’, ‘Service above self’ and ‘Extra-ordinary Performance & All-round activity in the Business of Mankind’ for several years

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‘VAIDYA VIGNANA JYOTHI’ (Beacon of Medical Science) title by the Chaitanya Academy, Hyderabad

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‘KALAA JYOTHI’ (Beacon of Arts) title, and “Eminent Personality Award” by the Lalitha Kala Toranam, Chittoor

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“Life Time Achievement Award” by the Roots Health Foundation, Vijayawada

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Jeevitha Saphalya Puraskar (Life Time Achievement Award) by the AaraadhanaPlanographers, Hyderabad CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. National President, Indian Medical Association. 2. Head of the Committee for IMA National Health Policy 3. Head of VASAVYA Nursing Home, a Multi-speciality Hospital in Vijayawada. 4. Convenor, Weekly Health Education Seminars in Vasavya Nursing Home 5. Executive Director, Swetcha Gora Eye Bank, Vijayawada 6. Chairman, Gora Voluntary Blood Donation & Medical Services, Vijayawada. 7. Chairman, Rotary Red Cross Blood Bank Management, Blood Donation & Health Camps advisory committee, Vijayawada and Machilipatnam. 8. Chairman, Professional Protection and Welfare Scheme of IMA AP State 9. Chairman, Health Camps, Rotary club of Vijayawada, District 3020 10. Rotary District Director, Diseases Prevention & Treatment, District 3020 11. Member of NSS Advisory committee, Acharya Nagarjuna University 12. Medical Director, Vasavya Mahila Mandali 13. Director, Police Medicare Centre, Vijayawada 14. Advisor, Health Programmes, Arthik Samatha Mandal. 15. Executive Committee Member, Samskar, (an organization for the rehabilitation of Joginis and Criminals) 1 0

16. Medical Director, Old Age Home, Gosala, Krishna District, AP 17. Advisor for AP Clinical Psychologists Association

PAST ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES & SERVICE ACTIVITIES 

Convenor for “EENADU SUKHIBHAVA” Health Camps. Conducted more than 60 major health camps in which all the specialists and super specialist doctors participated. Instrumental for doing Heart surgeries, Brain surgeries, Cleft Lip surgeries, Knee replacement surgeries and other major surgeries free of cost to the needy patients. This was a Unique Health Program in Andhra Pradesh.

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Conducted hundreds of eye camps, blood donation camps, family planning camps, school medical check-ups, immunization, health and family welfare programs in rural as well as urban areas

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Conducted hundreds of free polio corrective surgeries in his hospital and had given new life to the physically challenged children

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Organized various programs for street children welfare, promotion of inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, poverty alleviation and child welfare and was instrumental in promoting National Integration Camps

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Motivated nearly 85,000 voluntary blood donors so far to donate blood and saved many lives

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Conducted “Mega Blood Donation Camps” consecutively three years in Nagarjuna University Campus and motivated 2000, 4000 and 6000 voluntary blood donors each year to donate blood voluntarily. This has been a NATIONAL RECORD in India.

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Main person for conducting successfully the Thiranga Mega Blood Donation Camp in Vijayawada with the help of Sri Lagadapati Rajagopal, Member of Parliament and Krishna District Red Cross Society and District Authorities in the year 2009. In this camp, 35,000 persons attended to the Blood Donation Camp and within six hours 8,500 blood donors donated blood voluntarily. This has been a WORLD RECORD.

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Arranged for free blood transfusion to patients suffering from thalassemia, haemophilia and pregnant women who are anaemic, along with the co-operation of Rotary Red Cross Blood Bank, Vijayawada.

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Pioneer in Health Education and strives hard for educating the masses regarding Health

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Established a permanent Medical & Health Exhibition in VASAVYA Nursing Home, exhibiting human viscera, history of medicine and various demonstrations of charts on Health, First Aid, Blood Donation, Eye Donation and HIV/AIDS

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Health Education Seminars are being conducted every Saturday in VASAVYA Nursing Home, continuously for the past 10 years. Specialists from various medical specialties are invited to provide lectures to educate common people

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Organized Science Rallies, Demonstrations, Cultural Shows in Krishna District of the Bharat Jana Gnana Vignana Jatha sponsored by Government of India

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First person to survey the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in various sections of the population of Vijayawada town

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First person to survey the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among street children (aged between 12-18 years) of Vijayawada

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After acquiring training as a Master Trainer in HIV/AIDS from NACO, IMA and MCI, trained doctors all across Andhra Pradesh through branches of the IMA Branches.

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Addressed in multitude of public meetings on HIV/AIDS in various schools & colleges, in Government Departments, different NGOs, and also common public

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Delivered several lectures in Andhra University-Vishakapatnam, Nagarjuna UniversityGuntur Dt., Osmania University-Hyderabad and Dr NTR University of Health Sciences-Vijayawada

BOOK AUTHORSHIP & PUBLICATIONS

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A very popular doctor and prolific writer in Andhra Pradesh. Continuously contributing to columns in periodicals and programmes in television, which are quite popular

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Author of more than 200 books on popular medical science and have been well received by readers – most of them have gone through several editions

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Books have been published by Navabharat Publications, Rushi Prachuranalu, IMA, Rotary Club, Inner Wheel Club and many other NGOs

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Books have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English and other languages

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Champion of Sex Education - Believes in imparting the knowledge about sex at the right age for a healthier and happier life. One of the best-sellers entitled ‘Sex Science’, has been acclaimed by all sections of the society

OTHER PUBLICATIONS 

Contributions to periodicals - published in various daily papers (Eenaadu, Vartha, Andhra Jyothi), weekly magazines (Swathi, Andhra Bhoomi, Andhra Jyothi, Andhra Prabha, etc) and Cine Magazines (Sivaranjani, Number One, etc.)

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Articles have highly influenced the public and have contributed to the circulation of the magazines

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The column entitled ‘Sukha Samsaram’ (Happy Family) in Swathi (a weekly magazine) was continuously published for 23 years and was a tremendous success

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The feature entitled ‘Dampatya Deepika’ (Enlightenment for marital life) in Andhra Jyothi Weekly won the Best Feature Award RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES

 “Survey on HIV/AIDS prevalence among Street Children aged between 12-18 years” paper presentation at the Sixth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific invited by UNAIDS held at Melbourne in October, 2001 

Presented a paper on “Social evils and Superstitions and the impact on Social Progress in India” at American Humanist National Annual Conference held at Portland, USA, 2008.

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Presented a scientific paper in AP State Neuro Sciences Society on “Mass Hysteria”

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Presented a paper on “Tobocco Control Initiative & Indian Medical Association” in the 1st International Summit on Tobocco Control in Asia and Oceania Region, 2010 hosted by Medical Association of Thailand and WHO. ORATIONS DELIVERED

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Delivered Dr R V Rajam Endowment Oration on “Recent Advances in HIV/AIDS management” at the 33rd National Conference of IASSTD & AIDS, Khajuraho, October, 2009

 Delivered Dr Kommaraju Laxmana Rao Memorial Oration on “Literature & Society” held at Berhampur by Telugu Association, 1997 

Speech on “Health Care in India-Present, Past & Future” International Medical Sciences Academy, AP Chapter, June 2010 SEMINARS ORGANIZED

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Organized several seminars conducted by IMA, Rotary, Atheist Centre, Vasavya Mahila Mandali at Local, District and State Level

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Chairperson for the Scientific Session of the State Neuro Physician Conference held at Vijayawada

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Chairperson for several IMA Annual Scientific Sessions at National Level

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Convenor for the 4 “World Atheist Conferences” held in India

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Member of a Panel of Judges for awarding Gold Medals in the State and National Level Scientific Orations. CONFERENCES ATTENDED (Recent)

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Most annual conferences organized by IMA every year in various cities of India

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Most annual conferences organized by Rotary Club in various cities of India

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Rotary South Asia Conference on Development & Co-operation at Colombo, Srilanka, 2011 September

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Rotary International Conference held at Birmingham, UK, 2009

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Global Health Summit held at Washington D.C. USA, 2007

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On invitation from UNAIDS participated in the Sixth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific

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On invitation from Government of Germany and Humanist Association of Germany, leader of a Youth Team to Germany for fifteen days and extensively studied the youth problems and social problems 13 13

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Invited to Botswana for AIDS summit of Sub-Saharan countries, 2008 and presented paper on AIDS epidemic in India

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Attended the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Medical Association at Melaka, May, 2010 and gave a speech on the IMA National Health Policy

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Attended the Annual Representative Meeting of British Medical Association held at Brighton, June, 2010 and presented the IMA National Health Policy in the meeting

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Attended the General Assembly of World Medical Association in Canada in October, 2010

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Chief Guest to the International Congress on Family Medicine, Chennai in November, 2010

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Invited to the International Congress on Family Medicine, Chennai in October, 2012

RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMMES 

More than 500 talks have been broadcasted by the All India Radio, Vijayawada

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A number of plays, stories have also been broadcasted

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Interviews on various topics have been telecasted by the Doordarshan

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Continuing to contribute to Live Programmes (telephone-on line), organised by AIR and many Cable Network television channels in various parts of Andhra Pradesh

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Programmes on Sex Education were telecasted as ‘Samaram Samayam’ (Time with Samaram) in MAA TV for three years and as ‘Sparsha’ in TV 5 for two years. At present SEX SCIENCE is being telecasted everyday in CVR HEALTH Channel. These programmes have high viewer-ship ratings and have been eagerly waited programs of the public

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Acted in Telugu movies entitled - Srushti Rahasyalu, Akkum Bukkum, Dampatya Rahasyalu, Idi Swargam Kadhu and Mee Kosam

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Acted in 5 documentary films on Women Empowerment, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Good Habits and Communicable Diseases

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