HON. SECRETARY
Glory days, well, they’ll pass you by…
Glory days, in the wink of a young girl’s eye…
- Bruce Springsteen
These words, though from a rock ballad about time gone by, somehow carry the exact sentiment I
feel
as we step into the 60th year of our beloved society. They remind us of our youthful energy, our
memories filled with purpose - and they point not just to what was, but to the promise of what
still can
be.
The Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) has become more than just a professional organization; it
is a
legacy, a benchmark of academic integrity, and a community that continues to shape orthopaedics
in
India. It is not surprising that academic bodies across the country look up to us- often drawing
inspiration from our structure, our programs, and our spirit.
In an era of knowledge explosion, where new techniques, technologies, and treatment paradigms
emerge almost daily, we are often overwhelmed by information. But it is here that our society
needs
to stand tall with the stellar faculties and academicians who grace our meetings with their
presence
and help orthopaedic surgeons distinguish the signal from the noise. We must also make allowance
for the adoption of newer concepts and temper it with the wisdom of the seniors.
This year, we present to you a handcrafted academic calendar, thoughtfully curated to offer a
well-rounded exhaustive practical learning experience. Our courses go beyond the classroom -
they
encompass theory, saw bone workshops, cadaver training, live and relive surgeries, and even the
unique opportunity for delegates to scrub in and learn firsthand.
We’ve proposed to make small but noticeable changes to our clinical meetings, to align them with
the
needs of both the aspiring trainee and the seasoned consultant and renew the vigour for what
still is
one of the foremost flagship activities of our society.
The Master Series will tackle real-world challenges that we often face, bringing insights from
the best
minds in our city and around. These sessions will not only be rich in discussion, but also
structured to
create meaningful bite-sized digital content for later consumption.
I am especially proud to share that we are expanding our Fellowship Program. In addition to
Arthroplasty, we now offer structured fellowships in Spine and Paediatric Orthopaedics with
defined
syllabi, dedicated mentors, and clear learning outcomes.
Our journey ahead is filled with opportunity - to innovate, to learn, and to lead, none of this
is possible
without Your engagement,
participation, and support are the driving forces behind everything we do as we look forward,
I’m
reminded once again of words that capture the very essence of what we strive for - as
individuals and
as a collective:
Kadam milakar chalna hoga,
Kathinaiyan aati hain, aayen,
Ghiri ghataen, ghiren, ghirayen;
Par dhyanakar unka karna hoga,
Kadam milakar chalna hoga."
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Let us continue to walk together, stride by stride - honouring the past, embracing the present,
and
building a future that will carry the legacy of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society for generations
to
come.
Thank you.
Dr. Ashish Phadnis
Hon. Secretary,
Bombay Orthopaedic Society
