JAANA 2025
20th Biennial Meeting and CME
September 26 and 27, 2025
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
San Antonio, TX
Register Now!
Dear Alumni,
I extend a warm welcome to everyone to attend the JAANA – 20th Biennial meeting to be held on September 26th and September 27th, 2025, at San Antonio, Texas. This reunion will be a social event, perfect for families to enjoy together.
The meeting will take place at the Marriott River Center on Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX. We have scheduled ample time and opportunities for you to reconnect with your colleagues and their families, collaborate on projects, and share new advancements in medicine. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions will feature presentations by alumni specializing in various fields, ensuring that everyone benefits from their diverse expertise.
The registration is open for all JIPMER alumni, and their family. Register Now.
We have reserved a block of rooms for you at $229/night (+$25 resort free + taxes/fees). Book your hotel room .
For questions about registration contact us at jaana@jipmer.net .
San Antonio offers a wealth of attractions for families to enjoy. You can visit SeaWorld, experience the thrills at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or explore the historic Alamo Mission. The ambiance of the Riverwalk at night and a splendid banquet the following day will provide further opportunities for relaxation and socializing.
We look forward to meeting you all. Your participation will bring new energy and enthusiasm, helping us uphold JIPMER’s proud tradition.
Sincerely,
Latha Prasannan (Batch of 1977) (on behalf of the organizing committee)
President,
JIPMER Alumni Association of North America (JAANA)
Program for JAANA 2025
Day 1 – Friday, September 26. 2025
| Time | Event |
| 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Meeting Registrations and Sign-In |
| 09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Welcome Address
Latha Prasannan, MD |
| 09:15 AM – 09:45 AM | Use of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Resident Training
Shashi Sahai, MD |
| 09:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Management of Cancer Therapy related Cardiac Dysfunction
Jaya Mallidi, MD |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Student Presentations – Travel Awardees presentations
TBD |
| 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | BREAK |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | AI use in Ophthalmology, Present and Future
Ashok Puri, MD |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Pulmonary vascular disease: New insights and Management Strategies
Rahul Argula, MD |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Clinical trials in Community Practice
Kalyani Narra, MD |
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Instructions for afternoon activities |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch on your own |
| up to 6:00 PM | Explore San Antonio!
Suggested activity: Go Rio – River Cruise (tickets included in hotel reservation). |
| 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Please arrive at Cafe Olé by 6:45 PM to get settled in the private dining area. The restaurant is across the street from the hotel.
Dinner @ Cafe Olé |
Day 2 – Saturday, September 27, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Meeting Registrations and Sign-In |
| 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM | Medical education Past and Present – Roundtable Discussion.
Moderator: Vidya Mohanram MD |
| 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM | JAANA General Body Meeting |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | BREAK |
| 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Student Presentations – Travel Awardees presentations
TBD |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Recent advances in Rheumatology
Vijay Alluri, MD |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Careers in Pharma for Physicians
R Ravishankar, MD |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Metabolism Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): Approaches to Diagnosis and Management
Ragesh Thandassery, MD |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch on your own |
| 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Reception – Photo Session, Cocktail Hour (CASH Bar) |
| 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Banquet Dinner and Cultural Programs |