Day 1 Faculties

Message from Organiser

Dear Students,

The Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases Foundation (ARDF) is pleased to announce Rheuma Immunocon, a focused postgraduate academic program aimed at strengthening clinical competence, diagnostic reasoning, and examination preparedness in Rheumatology and Immunology.

This program has been specifically designed for DM and DrNB trainees in Rheumatology, with an emphasis on exam-oriented case discussions, interactive learning, and hands-on skill development, delivered by experienced faculty from leading institutions across the country.

Learning Objectives

  • Applying a structured approach to diagnostic reasoning in rheumatologic clinical scenarios
  • Integrating clinical findings with laboratory and imaging data in autoimmune disorders
  • Refining musculoskeletal and joint examination skills for practice and examinations
  • Correlating serological markers with radiological findings for diagnostic clarity
  • Enhancing postgraduate examination preparedness through applied, case-based reasoning

I encourage eligible postgraduate trainees to actively participate in this academic initiative, curated to address both training needs and examination expectations in Rheumatology.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and hope this program contributes meaningfully to your academic and clinical development.

Prof. Dr. Rohini Handa

Prof. (Dr.) Rohini Handa

On behalf of
Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases Foundation (ARDF)

Organizer- Rheuma Immunocon 2026

World-Class Faculty

Meet our distinguished panels of experts

Dr. Anupam Wakhlu

Consultant Rheumatologist, Apollo Hospital, Lucknow Former Head- KGMC, Lucknow

Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Jacob Mathew

Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, CMC Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Dr. B. G. Dharmanand

Consultant Rheumatologist, Rheumacare Center, Bengaluru

Dr. Chengappa G. Kavadichanda

Rheumatologist & Course Director, Rheumacare Center, Mysore

Dr. Joe Thomas

Consultant Rheumatologist, Aster Medcity, Kochi

Prof. (Dr.) Liza Rajshekhar

Head, Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, NIMS, Hyderabad

Prof. (Dr.) R. N. Misra

Professor Emeritus, KIMS, Bhubaneswar; Former Head, SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Dr. Sakir Ahmed

Rheumatologist & Course Director, Rheumacare Center, Bhuvneshwar

Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Agarwal

Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Prof. (Dr.) Vineeta Shobha

Head, Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru

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