Dear fellow members of the IAOMR:
Albert Einstein said, “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become
a man of value”.
I am very honored and humbled by the very fact that I am stepping into the shoes
of doyens of the fraternity before me as I take over as the President of this beautiful
and dynamic family. I shall fail in my duties if I were to not thank all the senior
members and faculty who trusted me to take charge of this post.
While we have achieved a great deal, there is much more to do as we march forward.
Let us move forward with passion, but also with purpose. Let our voices will be
heard, our ideas be received, and the impact of our contributions to society be
fully realized.
In pursuit of excellence for Oral Medicine and Radiology in India we have to have
a solid platform like any other professional body, in the form of the Journal of
IAOMR.In this regard, my priority would be to continue the great work being done
to revive the JIAOMR and take to a pedestal wherein, it is not only a recognized
national journal, but also one of International standing with a high impact factor.
But this dream cannot just be fulfilled by a single person or a team of members,
but each and every OMDR specialist and young post graduates by increasing the quality
of research, reporting of cases in the form of case reports and in standard reviews
of existing literature.
On similar lines to promote interaction and mixing of new ideas, I would like to
propose the idea of a Blog on the IAOMR website wherein a platform is given to one
and all to express their ideas, clarify doubts on diagnosis and anything and everything
related to Oral Medicine and Radiology. This way we can ensure not just the exchange
of valuable information, but also instigate more and more specialists to join as
members and ensure more "hits" on the IAOMR website.
Another key area which we ought to focus on is the celebration of world radiology
day, and recognition of world AIDS day and anti-tobacco day. Let these days not
be just ordinary days, but days wherein we remember the work done by pioneers in
the field, days when we remind ourselves of the arduous task we have at hand as
members of the health care team. We shall all fail in our duties if we do not strive
to make our contribution in the areas of HIV/ AIDS and Oral Cancer, which have sadly
been reduced to clichés in today’s world. Apart from the diagnosis and treatment
part, let’s look at them from a humane point of view, not just helping in diagnosis
and treatment but in the actual healing process by means of providing palliative
care, counseling, motivation and eliminating stigma and discrimination. We being
the first to interact with patients in a hospital/ college setup have been entrusted
with this task of making the patient feel comfortable while he is being diagnosed
and motivating him to go ahead with any treatment.
As we devote ourselves to take IAOMR’s development journey to newer heights, we
seek your support, blessings and active participation. Together we will script a
glorious future for IAOMR. Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive
Academy that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause
of innovation, research and excellent patient care.
I envision this website as a very important medium of direct communication between
us. I am a firm believer in the power of technology and social media to communicate
with people across the world. I hope this platform creates opportunities to listen,
learn and share one’s views.
Apart from academic activities like CDE programs and conferences we will also focus
on social activities serving the patients, spreading the wings of IAOMR far and
wide.
This year we would also make an attempt at International collaborations with our
fellow academies likeThe British Society for Oral Medicine (BSOM),British Society
of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (BSDMFR), The American Academy of Oral Medicine
(AAOM) and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR).
I invite you to join us on this epic journey. As you explore this Web site, I hope
you will consider becoming an active participant in shaping IAOMR’s future and think
about the positive impact you can make through IAOMR. The future is ours to create.
Let us write the most glorious chapter ever for the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine
and Radiology.
Dr.M. Manjunath,
President, IAOMR,
Principal, HOD and Professor,
Dept of OMR,
Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital,
Bengaluru,
9844023297
mdrmanjunath@yahoo.com