My Dear Fellow Surgeons,

3/3/2025

ಜಯ ಭಾರತ ಜನನಿಯ ತನುಜಾತೆ, ಜಯ ಹೇ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾತೆ.

It is both an honor and privilege to serve as the Chairman of KSCASI for the year 2025-2026. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have elected me as Chairman-Elect during the General Body Meeting at KSC-ASICON Dharwad in 2024.

As mentioned in my acceptance speech at Mysore KSC ASICON 2025, I am proud to be the first Chairman from Manipal, Udupi District. Our organization thrives because of our members, and I assure you that YOU are always at the core of our planning and initiatives.

Acknowledging Our Achievements

Congratulations to Dr. HV Shivaram, Dr. Narayana Hebsur (Immediate Past Presidents), and Dr. Chandrashekar N (Past Hon. Secretary) for leading KSCASI to win the Best State Chapter Award twice consecutively! I humbly request them to continue supporting us as guiding mentors.

Welcoming New Leadership

I extend my congratulations to:

• Dr. Naaz Jahan Shaikh (Consultant Surgeon, Hospet) – Elected as Chairman Elect
• Dr. Gurubasavana Gouda Y (Surgical Oncologist, Ballari) – Elected as Treasurer
• Dr. Sarvesha Raje Urs .A.S (Mysore) – Elected as Secretary

Upcoming Events & Conferences

• MIDCON 2025: Hosted by South Kanara City Branch on 9th & 10th August 2025 at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore.
• 44th Annual KSCASICON 2026: Scheduled for 14th – 16th February 2026 in Raichur.

Key Initiatives for 2025-2026

• Formation of a Bylaw Committee
• Memorial Endowment Lecture on Trauma in Honor of Dr. Manjunath Shenoy
• Development of a Handbook for Surgeons – “Intraoperative/Postoperative Complications – How Did I Manage?”
• Three Awareness Programs on Medicolegal, Health & Trauma topics
• Continuation of Rural Service Camps

Our Vision – The SURGEON Acronym

• S – Skilled and Safe
• U – United and Untired
• R – Responsible and Responsive
• G – Generous and Gracious
• E – Energetic and Empathetic
• O – Observant and Open-minded
• N – Noble and Novel

Our Executive Committee (EC) is committed to strengthening our association. Teamwork is our foundation – There is no ‘I’ in Team.

Please share your suggestions and feedback with us at secretarykscasi@gmail.com. Your input is invaluable as we strive to serve our members and community better.

With warm regards and best wishes,

Dr. K. Rajgopal Shenoy
Chairman - KSCASI

Jai KSCASI!!!! JAI HIND

Respected Members of KSC ASI,

Greetings and good wishes from Mysuru.

At the outset, I thank you all for reposing faith in me and electing me as the Honorary Secretary of KSC ASI for the year 2025-26.

I do deem it a privilege and honor to work under the able and efficient leadership of Dr. K. Rajgopal Shenoy and I thank you all again for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity.

As the Honorary Secretary of this prestigious association, I would like to place on record that I would follow the path already set by our esteemed leaders of the KSC ASI who have striven hard to raise the Association to National Level by diligently working towards its goals and ideals and continuing with it by setting standards for other associations to follow.

I also assure you that I will work hard for the IMPROVEMENT of the KSC ASI to the best of my abilities and the satisfaction of the predecessors and all the members of the Association.

In this context, on behalf of the Office Bearers of the Association, let me take the opportunity of requesting all the members of the KSC ASI to actively take part in the programs organized by KSC ASI (Both Physical and Virtual Mode).

I also request you all to help us in increasing the membership of the Association by actively participating in promoting the KSC ASI Membership. This not only strengthens the Association but also helps us and our fellow members’ family financially.

Guidance, suggestions and advise of the members in this regard is solicited.

Am looking forward for a fruitful tenure as the Honorary Secretary of KSC ASI.

Please feel free to contact me anytime.

LONG LIVE KSC ASI!