OSSAP Short-Term Observership Program: In line with the presidential theme, “Know for Sure & Execute to perfection”, OSSAP proudly announced the introduction of OSSAP Sort-Term Observership Programs (OSSAP-SOP) in various subspecialities of orthopaedics. The Observership program enables OSSAP members to watch, scrub and learn procedures and surgeries; attend patient rounds and teaching conferences for 5 days in various high volume centres with experienced mentors in the state. The program is designed with the help of district orthopaedic clubs / associations. The selection of the candidates is by application process. The successful candidates will travel as team to visit and observe various centres. Single or Shared accommodation will be provided by the local hosts along with Local transport, food and hospitality. Applications are called for sub-specialities of Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and Spine surgery. The program is designed to kick start in July 2018. The host places offering observerships are Guntur by Guntur Orthopaedic Association, Visakhapatnam by North Andhra Orthopaedic Association and Vijayawada by the Vijayawada Ortho Club. With mutual consent of candidates and the hosting bodies, the date and program will be decided.
OSSAP Best Thesis Award for Post-Graduates: Again in line with presidential theme, OSSAP creates an exciting opportunity for post-graduates of the state: the Annual Competition for the Outstanding Post-graduate Thesis. This competition aims to find the best thesis submitted by an post-graduate, and the first place winner will receive an award of Rs10,000/-. OSSAP initiated this award as a way to recognize the importance of developing interest in original research and quality research methods, which are the key components of academic excellence. The award is given to the student with the outstanding post-graduate thesis. The aspiring candidates have to submit an application, statement of support by their mentor and completed thesis. The finalist will be required to present their work during OSSAP-ICL, the mid-year CME in the last week of August. The jury and awards committee will decide the final winner. The successful winner will receive the award during the inauguration of forthcoming OSSAPCON. The old students of Late Prof. M. Ram Mohan Rao, represented by Prof. VV Narayana Rao have donated Rs 300,000/- towards this award and requested to make it an official event in memory of Prof. M. Ram Mohan Rao.
OSSAP Best Thesis Award for Post-Graduates: Again in line with presidential theme, OSSAP creates an exciting opportunity for post-graduates of the state: the Annual Competition for the Outstanding Post-graduate Thesis. This competition aims to find the best thesis submitted by an post-graduate, and the first place winner will receive an award of Rs10,000/-. OSSAP initiated this award as a way to recognize the importance of developing interest in original research and quality research methods, which are the key components of academic excellence. The award is given to the student with the outstanding post-graduate thesis. The aspiring candidates have to submit an application, statement of support by their mentor and completed thesis. The finalist will be required to present their work during OSSAP-ICL, the mid-year CME in the last week of August. The jury and awards committee will decide the final winner. The successful winner will receive the award during the inauguration of forthcoming OSSAPCON. The old students of Late Prof. M. Ram Mohan Rao, represented by Prof. VV Narayana Rao have donated Rs 300,000/- towards this award and requested to make it an official event in memory of Prof. M. Ram Mohan Rao.
OSSAP-Monograph Series: OSSAP has taken an initiative to come out with series of monographs. The OSSAP Monographs are a series of books commissioned by the association with the goal of providing updated information, decision-making algorithms, and surgical techniques on selected orthopaedic problems. Reputed Indian surgeons and internationally renowned experts will share their experience and the latest knowledge in the field through this series. As a first step in this regard, “Biological Treatments in Orthopaedics” will the first of its kind monograph from OSSAP. The monograph will cover the theoretical and clinical application of biological treatments with in-depth latest knowledge. Prof. S. Amarnath, will be the Editor-in Chief, Prof. Y. Nageswara Rao and Dr. J Naresh Babu will be the Editors and the sub-editors Prof. AV. Dakshnina Murthy and Dr. Rami Reddy will support them.
New committees: To streamline the procedures in OSSAP, three committees were constituted to look into the respective issues and report to the EC. The president, secretary, and one member from EC along with a co-opted chairman will constitute the committee. The Scientific & Program committee, chaired by Prof. S. Amarnath, will frame the guidelines for conduct of OSSAPCON and will act as the central co-ordinating committee and work with local organizing committee. The Awards committee, chaired by Prof. AV. Dakshnina Murthy, will frame the guidelines and criteria for various awards and act as a central selection committee. The constitutional committee headed by Prof. Sathyadev will review various issues rose due to state re-organization and suggest necessary amendments for the consideration of EC.
OSSAP research award: As proposed in the previous EC meeting, fundraising towards this award has been initiated. Vasu organics have donated Rs. 50,000/- towards this award and they have promised to fund the Award for 3 consecutive years. President, Prof Y Nageswara proposed that we should have 2 awards Rs. 25,000/- each to encourage the applications. EC unanimously agreed. It was decided to search for the other sources of funding.
