Mangaluru: The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy is organizing the 31st annual state-level conference, "KAMLSCON 2023," on November 3rd and 4th, 2023, in association with Karnataka Medicolegal Society. This year marks the 25th anniversary of K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, and the conference is organized as a part of the Silver Jubilee celebration Karnataka Medicolegal Society has successfully seen 30 annual conferences (KAMLSCON), and this year is the 31st conference of the society. K.S. Hegde Medical Academy is hosting this conference for the second time after 12 years. The last KAMLS conference at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy was held in 2011. More than 180 delegates have registered for the two-day conference this year, with representatives from Karnataka and 13 other states. The conference theme is "BEYOND CONVENTIONAL FORENSICS," with eminent guest speakers and resource persons invited to deliberate on going beyond traditional roles and adopting a society-focused approach. KAMLSCON 2023 promises to be an unforgettable experience for the attendees, with more than 70 scientific presentations. This conference will unravel and bring together a diverse group of people who share a common passion for forensic medicine, where there is an opportunity for networking, learning, and celebrating the subject that brings us all together.
The inaugural ceremony will be on November 3, 2023, at 10:30 am in Avishkar Hall, 7th floor, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, with the chief guest being Mr. Anupam Agrawal, IPS, the Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru City. The function will be presided over by Prof. (Dr.) M. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte Deemed to be University and Guest of Honour would be Prof. (Dr.) M.S. Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor, Nitte Deemed to be University.
After the scientific sessions, a valedictory ceremony will be held on November 4 at 3:30 pm in Avishkar Hall, 7th floor, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. The chief guest for this event is C. B Rishyanth, IPS Superintendent of Police, Dakshina Kannada, and the guest of honor is Prof. (Dr.) Uday Kumar, Medical Superintendent of Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, and an eminent professor of the subject.
A pre-conference cricket tournament, the "KAMLS Premier League," has also been organized to facilitate mutual acquaintance and boost camaraderie among society members.
Prof. Suraj SHetty President Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Dr. Varsha Shetty Secretary Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Executive members Dr. Uday Shankar, Dr. Vinay Shetty, Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty were present.