National Secretary Message

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Geriatric Society Of India was started with a very humble beginning during 2013 in the view of our growing population of elders with one too many trauma & orthopedic health challenges that we as practicing Orthopedic Surgeons across the country were noticing in a gradual manner comprising about 40% to 50% of our clinical practice. These elderly presented with either one of fracture, frequent fractures. Chronic morbid conditions of arthritis with multiple co-morbid conditions which require a very dedicated team of Doctors to handle those issues to reduce the morbidity & mortality in that tender age. Hence to sensitize the practicing Orthopedic Professionals need to have a focused group / organization which can & will address those issues. To do so we require a team of professionals who can deal with the latest global knowledge. Hence GOSI expanded the Life Membership apart from Orthopedic Surgeons to Physicians, Geriatricians, Anesthetists, Rheumatologists, Endocrinologists & Gynecologists to address the issues. During the last seven years of our journey as a National Medical Organization I am proud to say that we are edging towards 1000 members from across the Country & Globe. We conduct annual conference in different states of the country to spread the focus around.

We are also conducting awareness programs for general public as CME: Community Medical Education Programs. In the next couple of years we are rolling out many events for both Doctors & as well as for general public, these programs will be updated & announced as we move along. I thank each & every member of GOSI who has been a guiding force to strengthen the organization & also have committed to contribute to make that positive difference in the care of the elderly with standard protocols to follow.

During this CoViD 19 pandemic GOSI has brought out Guideline for Doctors & General public to adhere to keep themselves from getting infected / staying healthy. These guidelines are going to be updated & posted as we move along.

I encourage each one of you to take good care during this pandemic. I encourage each one of you to get vaccinated against CoViD 19 ASAP when it’s available & please encourage all your eligible family members to get vaccinated ASAP when made available in your locale.

• Please Take Care
• Stay Safe
• Stay Healthy