What have been the main developments and major milestones for you over the last few years in CT technology?
| Dr Jignesh Thakker |
Lately, the CT technology has advanced a great deal. Fine tuning of technology is of immense help in terms of time and treatment.
What are the most common threats faced by radiologists with regard to CT technology and what are the measures that need to be taken to overcome those threats?
As such there is no threat to CT technology according to me, as it keeps on improving day by day. Yes, the threat in terms of lot of unscrupulous people posing as suppliers. They dupe doctors for which we have to be careful and have to verify their credentials of companies personally without trusting any one; especially, the cheap deals which they offer. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), along with the government is planning several measures to overcome this problem and I am sure that they will do a decent job. If IRIA needs to be involved in this we are always there for them. In fact, in one of the meetings, our representative from IRIA also was present to give positive inputs.
Tell us about your association with CT Fest?
CT Fest was started following the tremendous success of the Ultrafest series. Dr Sanjeev Mani, Dr Shailendra Singh, and I, along with our entire team of Maharashtra State Branch of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (MSBIRIA) thought that the official body of IRIA must conduct a focussed, speciality-oriented CME for our colleagues so that they can benefit from the experts of various countries. We are proud that we pulled it off but not without support of Ratish Nair from Sanrad and our esteemed colleagues- Dr Loniker Pramod, Dr Paresh Parekh, Dr Bimal Sahani, Dr Aniruddha Kulkarni and Dr Suresh Saboo.
How did CT Fest do last year? What are your expectations from the event this year?
Last year, CT Fest did a brilliant job even beyond our expectations. This year, the bar of standard has been raised further. This year, we have excellent speakers of international repute. Let’s wait for the event which I am sure will do its best.
Which are the highlights to look for at CT Fest 2012? Which are the orations during CT Fest 2012 that interests you?
This time the emphasis is on the fight between the department for ‘Best Department’ trophy. We have increased ‘Rising Stars’ orations where best five papers will get a chance to speak live in front of the entire audience, apart from quizzes and interesting case study reports.
How will CT Fest 2012 be of benefit to the attendees?
The standard of the speakers, chances given to youngsters for showcasing their talent and gaining knowledge will benefit one and all. This will increase the diagnostic capability of the doctors present at the event.