Organized by
Department of Pediatrics & Neonatology
Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly
&
IAP Madhya Kerala Branch
8th June 2025 Sunday
Hotel Airlink Castle, Athani, Nedumbassery
Dear Colleagues,
Come June and it’s going to be monsoon in its full fury and the
tropical illnesses are very much on the rampage. Sure our friends in the
fraternity will also be eager to take a break and have quality academics
with camaraderie with Apollo Adlux Hospital and Madhya Kerala Branch
hosting you.
Join us on 8th June 2025 Sunday at Hotel Airlink Castle, Athani,
Nedumbassery for APOLLO PEDSCON 25, the Annual Updates from
Department of Pediatrics, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly in
association with IAP Madhya Kerala Branch. We present you a mixed bag
of top notch scientific sessions from the most seasoned experts in the
domain to satiate your academic thirst. Cream faculty from various parts
of the country are out here to deliver on the most sought after topics in
Pediatric practice.
We wholeheartedly invite you to join, learn and socialize at
APOLLO PEDSCON 25. We promise you a full day of academics worth
spending with your friends at Madhya Kerala Branch.
Thanking You,
Organising Chairman: Org Co Chairs:
Dr. Remesh Kumar R Dr. Shimmy Paulose
Dr. Saju Samuel Jacob
Org. Secretary: Jt. Org Secretary: Treasurer:
Dr. Nice Johnson Dr. Dinesh R P Dr. Tharun C Varghese
Dr. Abdul Tawab
Scien�fic Commi�ee IAP Madhya Kerala: Org. Secretariat:
Chairpersons: President – Dr. Rafeek AK Dr. Aparna C Ajayan
Dr. Ashok Kumar Secretary - Dr. Soly Manuel Dr. Smrithi Marie Samson
Dr. Jino Joseph Treasurer - Dr. M A Thomas Dr. Lakshmi Arjun
Dr. Nimmy Joseph Dr. Sujeetha Thahira Salim
Conference Enquiries:
Delegate Coordinators:
Ms Sandra Josephine Jacob
Dr Aboo Rashad 8089982400
8921136798
Dr Hisham Abdu Rahman 9995014536
Dr Nythik Soorya Narayanan 9656763766 Ms Keziya Baby
9159525105
For Registra�on, contact : 8921136798 | 8089982400
Registra�on Complimentary.
Prior informa�on before 3rd June mandatory
Scientific Sessions
Session I
9.00 am – 9.40 am Tiny Patients, Big Questions : Everyday 40 min
Panel Discussion Neonatal Concerns
Moderator : Dr. V C Manoj , Kochi
Panelists : Dr. Vishnu Mohan, Kozhikode
Dr. Abey Mathew, Kochi
Dr. Sumitha Arun, Kottayam
Session II
9.40 am - 10.20 pm 1. Acute Asthma : Navigating update 15 min
in management
Speaker : Dr. Santosh T Soans, Mangalore
2. Shhh... Success Starts with Sleep - 15 min
Optional Sleep Hygiene for Children
Speaker : Dr. Pavan Kalyan, Vijayawada
Discussion 10 min
Session III
10.20 am - 11.00 am Precision vs Practice : Diagnosing Pediatric
Panel Discussion infection in Modern Age 40 min
Moderator : Dr Jaydeep Choudhury, Kolkata
Panelists : Dr. Jeeson C Unni, Kochi
Dr. C Jayakumar, Kochi
Dr. Balachandar D, Kottayam
11.00 am- 11.40 am Inauguration & Tea Break
Session IV
11.40 am - 12.20 am 1.Code Seizure : Rapid Response in 15 min
Pediatric Conditions
Speaker : Dr. Vinayan K P, Kochi
15 min
2.Antibiotics in children – the Journey from
Ampicillin to Meropenem
Speaker : Dr Jaydeep Choudhury, Kolkata
Session V Discussion 10 min
12.20 am-1.10 pm Vaccine Vibes – Breaking Barriers,
Panel Discussion Building Trust 40 min
Moderator : Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Bangalore
Panelists : Dr. T M Ananda Kesavan, Trichur
Dr. Krishnamohan R, Kozhikode
Dr. M Narayanan, Kochi
Scientific Sessions
1.10 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break :
Session VI
2.00 pm - 2.40 pm Critical Liver - Stories from the 40 min
Panel Discussion Heart of PICU
Moderator : Dr. Santhosh T Soans, Mangalore
Panelists : Dr. Jayakrishnan M P, Kozhikode
Dr. Vivin Abraham, Kochi
Dr. Dipu K, Malappuram
Session VII
2.40 pm - 3.20 pm 1.Clinical Clues in Pediatric Infectious 15 min
Diseases
Speaker : Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Bangalore
2.Growth Charts & Growth Hormones – 15 min
an update
Speaker : Dr. M Vijayakumar, Kozhikode
Discussion 10 min
Session VIII
3.20 pm - 4.00 pm All About Cough & Cough Syrups 40 min
Panel Discussion Moderator : Dr. Pavan Kalyan, Vijayawada
Panelists : Dr. Jose Ouseph, Alappuzha
Dr. M K Nandakumar, Kannur
Dr. Jijo Joseph John, Tiruvalla
Session IX
4.00 pm-4.20 pm The Journey of DTP vaccines from infancy 20 min
to school entry
Speaker : Dr Remesh Kumar R, Kochi
4.20 pm - 4.30 pm Valedictory :
Faculty
Dr. Santosh T Soans Dr Jaydeep Choudhury Dr. V C Manoj
Mangalore Kolkata Kochi
Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy Dr. Pavan Kalyan Dr. Jeeson C Unni
Bangalore Vijayawada Kochi
Dr. C Jayakumar Dr. T M Ananda Kesavan, Dr. M Narayanan
Kochi Trichur Kochi
Dr. M K Nandakumar Dr. Jose Ouseph Dr. Vinayan K P
Kannur Alappuzha Kochi
Dr. M Vijayakumar
Kozhikode Dr. Jayakrishnan M P Dr. Krishnamohan R Dr. Balachandar D
Kozhikode Kozhikode Kottayam
Dr. Vishnu Mohan Dr. Vivin Abraham Dr. Dipu K
Kozhikode Kochi Malappuram
Dr. Jijo Joseph John Dr. Sumitha Arun Dr. Abey Mathew
Tiruvalla Kottayam Kochi
Organising Committee
Dr. Remesh Kumar R Dr. Shimmy Paulose Dr. Saju Samuel Jacob
Organising Chairman Organising Co-Chairman Organising Co-Chairman
Dr. Nice Johnson Dr Dinesh R P Dr Abdul Tawab Dr. Tharun C Varghese
Organising Secretary Joint Organising Secretary Joint Organising Secretary Treasurer
Scientific Committee
Dr P Ashok Kumar Dr. Jino Joseph Dr. Nimmy Joseph
IAP Madhya Kerala
Dr. Rafeek AK Dr. Soly Manuel Dr. M A Thomas
President Secretary Treasurer
Organising Secretariat
Dr. Aparna C Ajayan Dr. Smrithi Marie Samson Dr. Lakshmi Arjun Dr. Sujeetha Thahira Salim
Delegate Coordinators
Dr Aboo Rashad Dr Hisham Abdu Rahman Dr Nythik Soorya Narayanan
Conference Enquiries
Ms Sandra Josephine Jacob Ms Keziya Baby
