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SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Decoding Menstrual Disorders

Comprehensive clinical case discussions and diagnostic pathways addressing Secondary and Primary Amenorrhea with leading South Asian specialists.

Date & Time: 10th September 2026 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 03rd – 09th September 2026 • Live Quiz: 10th September 2026

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Patron & Convener, Bangladesh)
Quizmaster: Dr Syed Azmal Mahmood (Bangladesh)

8:15 PM – 8:20 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction: Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM (IST): Live Quiz (Dr Syed Azmal Mahmood)

Session 1 (8:30 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:30 – 8:40 PM): A 44 year old lady with amenorrhea — Dr. Marufa Mustari (Case Presenter, Bangladesh)
• Chairperson: Dr. Prasad Katulanda (Sri Lanka)
• Moderator: Dr. Azimun Nessa Sheuly (Bangladesh)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Sweekruti Jena (India), Dr. Sobia Sabir Ali (Pakistan)

Session 2 (9:15 PM – 9:45 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (9:15 – 9:25 PM): Primary amenorrhea — Dr. Ahmed Ifrad Bin Raunak (Case Presenter, Bangladesh)
• Chairperson: Dr Aisha Sheikh (Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. Tanjina Zannat Shammee (Bangladesh)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Subi Kharel (Nepal), Dr. Ajitesh Roy (India)

9:45 PM – 10:00 PM (IST): Quiz answers and results (Dr Syed Azmal Mahmood)
10:00 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana

Under the aegis of SAFES Women’s Wing

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Cushing’s Syndrome

A premier clinical educational series featuring real-world endocrine emergency management, paediatric disease challenges, interactive South Asian expert panel discussions, and a live quiz.

Date & Time: 11th June 2026 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 04th – 10th June 2026

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
Convener: Dr. Aravinthan Mahalingam (Sri Lanka)
Quizmaster: Dr. Alka Bishnoi (India)

8:15 PM – 8:20 PM: Welcome & Introduction — Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM: Live Quiz — Dr. Alka Bishnoi (India)

Session 1 (8:30 PM – 9:15 PM):
• Case Presentation: Severe hypercortisolism : Navigating an endocrine emergency — Dr. Himansa Ranawaka (Sri Lanka)
• Chairperson: Dr. Tharanga Samarasekera (Sri Lanka)
• Moderator: Dr. Gayani Samarasinghe (Sri Lanka)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh), Dr. Uditha Bulugahapitiya (Sri Lanka)

Session 2 (9:15 PM – 9:45 PM):
• Case Presentation: Paediatric Cushing Disease – Management Challenges — Dr. Anuruddhika Prasadi Withana (Sri Lanka)
• Chairperson: Dr. Ali Asghar (Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. Jananie Suntharesan (Sri Lanka)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Amit Shakya (Nepal), Dr. Navoda Atapattu (Sri Lanka)

9:45 PM – 10:00 PM: Quiz answers and results (Dr. Alka Bishnoi)
10:00 PM: Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana

Under the aegis of SAFES Women’s Wing

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Endocrine Hypertension

Clinical case discussions and management algorithms for Primary Aldosteronism and Pheochromocytoma across South Asia.

Date & Time: 26th March 2026 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 19th – 25th March 2026 • Live Quiz: 26th March 2026

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
Convener: Dr. Aisha Sheikh (Pakistan)
Quizmaster: Dr. Sumerah Jabeen (Pakistan)

8:15 PM – 8:20 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction: Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM (IST): Live Quiz (Dr. Sumerah Jabeen)

Session 1 (8:30 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:30 – 8:40 PM): Unmasking Primary Aldosteronism: A Clinical Case Journey — Dr. Matiullah Khan (Case Presenter, Pakistan)
• Chairperson: Dr. Amit Shakya (Nepal)
• Moderator: Dr. Kiran Pasam (India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Ibrar Ahmed (Pakistan), Dr. Sushi Jindal (India)

Session 2 (9:15 PM – 9:45 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (9:15 – 9:25 PM): When Hypertension Hides a Pheochromocytoma — Dr. Shaista Kanwal (Case Presenter, Pakistan)
• Chairperson: Dr. Tharanga Samarasekera (Sri Lanka)
• Moderator: Dr. Adlyne Reena Asirvatham (India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh), Dr. Sadia Salman (Pakistan)

9:45 PM – 10:00 PM (IST): Quiz answers and results (Dr. Sumerah Jabeen)
10:00 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women’s Wing

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Thyroiditis

Clinical case discussions and management strategies for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Subacute Thyroiditis with expert faculty from across South Asia.

Date & Time: 11th December 2025 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 04th – 12th December 2025 • Live Quiz: 11th December 2025

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
Convener: Dr. Amit Shakya (Nepal)
Quizmaster: Dr. Parul Singhal (India)

8:15 PM – 8:20 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction by Dr. Sarita Bajaj & Dr. Faria Afsana
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM (IST): Live Quiz (Dr. Parul Singhal)

Session 1 (8:30 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:30 – 8:40 PM): Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis — Dr. Sukanti Shah (Case Presenter, Nepal)
• Chairperson: Dr. Robin Maskey (Chairperson, Nepal)
• Moderator: Dr. Aishwarya Krishnamoorthy (Moderator, India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh), Dr. Muthu Kumaran Jayapaul (India)

Session 2 (9:15 PM – 9:45 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (9:15 – 9:25 PM): Subacute Thyroiditis — Dr. Pratap Kumar Roy (Case Presenter, Nepal)
• Chairperson: Dr. Aisha Sheikh (Chairperson, Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. Neha Agrawal (Moderator, India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Aravinthan Mahalingam (Sri Lanka), Dr. Mathew John (India)

9:45 PM – 10:00 PM (IST): Quiz answers and results (Dr. Parul Singhal)
10:00 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj (Patron, India)
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women’s Wing

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Pituitary Disorders

Clinical case discussions and management strategies for complex pituitary lesions and neuroendocrine emergency conditions across South Asian clinical settings.

Date & Time: 25th September 2025 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 18th – 24th September 2025 • Live Quiz: 25th September 2025

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
Convener: Dr. Uma Kaimal Saikia (India)
Quiz Moderator: Dr. Rashi Agrawal (India)

8:15 PM – 8:20 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction: Dr. Sarita Bajaj and Dr. Faria Afsana
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM (IST): Live Quiz Conference (Dr. Rashi Agrawal)

Session 1 (8:30 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:30 – 8:40 PM): Central Diabetes Insipidus — Dr. Suryanarayan Jena (Case Presenter, India)
• Chairperson: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
• Moderator: Dr. Parth Jethwani (India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Sahana Shetty (India), Dr. Amit Shakya (Nepal)

Session 2 (9:15 PM – 9:45 PM IST):
• Case Report (9:15 – 9:25 PM): A Rare Pituitary Mass — Dr. Abhijit Sarkar (Case Presenter, India)
• Chairperson: Dr. Achini Wijesinghe (Sri Lanka)
• Moderator: Dr. Sowrabha Bhat (India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Anurag Lila (India), Dr. Urooj LalRehman (Pakistan)

9:45 PM – 10:00 PM (IST): Quiz answers and results (Dr. Rashi Agrawal)
10:00 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj and Dr. Faria Afsana
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Perimenopause and Menopause

Comprehensive clinical case discussions and regional expert panels addressing Menopause transition management and Premature Ovarian Failure across South Asia.

Date & Time: 26th June 2025 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM (IST) / 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Bangladesh)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 19th – 25th June 2025 • Live Quiz: 26th June 2025

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
National Society Presidents: Dr. Narendra Kotwal (ESI, India), Dr. Amit Shakya (DEAN, Nepal), Dr. Aisha Sheikh (PES, Pakistan), Dr. Muditha Weerakkody (SLCE, Sri Lanka)
Quizmaster: Dr. Abhamoni Baro (India)

8:30 PM – 8:35 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction — Dr. Sarita Bajaj, Dr. Faria Afsana
8:35 PM – 8:45 PM (IST): Live Quiz Conference (Dr. Abhamoni Baro)

Session 1 (8:45 PM – 9:25 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:45 – 8:55 PM): Menopause: Case based insights into the transition — Dr. Parijat Ghosh (Case Presenter, Bangladesh)
• Chairperson: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
• Moderator: Dr. Nazma Akter (Bangladesh)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Shahjada Selim (Bangladesh), Dr. M Saifuddin (Bangladesh)

Session 2 (9:25 PM – 9:40 PM IST):
• Case Report (9:25 – 9:40 PM): A Case of Premature Ovarian Failure — Dr. Humaira Nargis (Case Presenter, Bangladesh)
• Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Hafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
• Moderator: Dr. Nazma Akter (Bangladesh)

9:40 PM – 9:55 PM (IST): Quiz Answers and Results (Dr. Abhamoni Baro)
9:55 PM – 10:00 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj (Patron, India)
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Thyroid in Pregnancy

High-impact clinical case presentations and South Asian expert discussions focusing on Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroid Nodules during pregnancy.

Date & Time: 19th December 2024 | 8:00 PM – 9:40 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 9th – 18th December 2024 • Live Quiz: 19th December 2024

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (India) • Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sahay (India)
Convenor: Dr. Aisha Sheikh (Pakistan)
Quizmaster: Dr. Amna Riaz (Pakistan)

8:00 PM – 8:05 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction — Dr. Sarita Bajaj, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sahay
8:05 PM – 8:15 PM (IST): Quiz — Pre-Conference & Live Quiz (Dr. Amna Riaz)

Session 1 (8:15 PM – 8:45 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:15 – 8:25 PM): Thyrotoxicosis in Pregnancy — Dr. Sumera Batool (Case Presenter, Pakistan)
• Chairperson: Prof. AH Aamir (Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. R Santosh (India)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh), Dr. Dimuthu Muthukuda (Sri Lanka)

Session 2 (8:45 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:45 – 8:55 PM): Thyroid Nodule in Pregnancy — Dr. Sumerah Jabeen (Case Presenter, Pakistan)
• Chairperson: Dr. Dina Shrestha (Nepal)
• Moderator: Dr. Uneeba Syed (Bangladesh)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Kaushik Pandit (India), Dr. Dulani Kottahachchi (Sri Lanka)

9:15 PM – 9:30 PM (IST): Quiz Answers and Results (Dr. Amna Riaz)
9:30 PM – 9:40 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Sarita Bajaj
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Obesity Management

Comprehensive clinical case discussions addressing Lifestyle Modification (LSM) in Obesity and Advances in Obesity Pharmacotherapy across South Asian healthcare settings.

Date & Time: 11th September 2024 | 8:00 PM – 9:40 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 5th – 10th September 2024 • Live Quiz: 11th September 2024

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (Prayagraj) • Dr. Rakesh Sahay (Hyderabad)
Convenor: Dr. Dina Shrestha (Nepal)
Quizmaster: Dr. Radhika Jindal (New Delhi)

8:00 PM – 8:05 PM (IST): Welcome & Introduction — Dr. Sarita Bajaj, Dr. Rakesh Sahay
8:05 PM – 8:15 PM (IST): Quiz — Pre-Conference & Live Quiz (Dr. Radhika Jindal)

Session 1 (8:15 PM – 8:45 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:15 – 8:25 PM): LSM in obesity — Ms. Praniti Singh (Clinical & Bariatric Nutritionist, Nepal)
• Chairperson: Dr. Aisha Sheikh (Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. Rucha Mehta (Ahmedabad)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Mariyam Niyaz (Maldives), Dr. Sumudu Seneviratne (Sri Lanka)

Session 2 (8:45 PM – 9:15 PM IST):
• Case Presentation (8:45 – 8:55 PM): What's new in obesity pharmacotherapy — Dr. Musarrat Riaz (Associate Professor & Consultant Endocrinologist, Karachi, Pakistan)
• Chairperson: Dr. Lakshmi Nalini Kopalle (Hyderabad)
• Moderator: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. UMAR YOUSAF RAJA (Pakistan), Dr Shahjada Selim (Bangladesh)

9:15 PM – 9:30 PM (IST): Quiz Answers and Results (Dr. Radhika Jindal)
9:30 PM – 9:40 PM (IST): Vote of Thanks — Dr. Rakesh Sahay
Digital Partner: USV

Under the aegis of SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Bone Disorders

Comprehensive clinical case discussions and multi-country expert panels addressing Post-Partum Osteoporosis and Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia across South Asia.

Date & Time: 6th June 2024 | 8:00 PM – 9:40 PM (IST)
Pre-Conference Quiz: 27th May – 2nd June 2024 • Live Quiz: 6th June 2024

Patrons: Dr. Sarita Bajaj (Prayagraj) • Dr. Rakesh Sahay (Hyderabad)
Convenor: Dr. Lakshmi Nagendra (Mysore)
Quiz Moderator: Dr. Faria Afsana (Bangladesh)
Quizmasters: Dr. Gagan Priya (Mohali), Dr. Dayakshi Abeyaratne (Sri Lanka)

8:00 PM – 8:05 PM: Welcome & Introduction — Dr. Sarita Bajaj, Dr. Rakesh Sahay
8:05 PM – 8:15 PM: Quiz — Pre-Conference & Live Quiz

Session 1 (8:15 PM – 8:45 PM):
• Case Presentation (8:15 – 8:25 PM): Post partum osteoporosis — Dr. Fibi Ninan (Senior Resident, Vellore)
• Chairperson: Dr. Muhammad Umar Wahab (Pakistan)
• Moderator: Dr. Johns T Johnson (Vellore)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Manju Chandran (Singapore), Dr. Sanjay Bhadada (Chandigarh), Dr. Niranjala Meegoda Widanege (Sri Lanka)

Session 2 (8:45 PM – 9:15 PM):
• Case Presentation (8:45 – 8:55 PM): Tumor induced osteomalacia — Dr. Archana (Senior Resident, Trivandrum)
• Chairperson: Dr. Dina Shrestha (Nepal)
• Moderator: Dr. P K Jabbar (Trivandrum)
• Expert Panelists: Dr. Pilar De la Peña (Mexico), Dr. Narendra Kotwal (Panchkula), Dr. Usha Sriram (Chennai)

9:15 PM – 9:30 PM: Quiz answers and results (Dr. Faria Afsana, Dr. Gagan Priya, Dr. Dayakshi Abeyaratne)
9:30 PM – 9:40 PM: Vote of Thanks — Dr. Lakshmi Nagendra
Digital Partner: USV

Womens' Endocrine Health Issues

Virtual Symposium — Topic: PCOS

High-level clinical symposium on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) organized by SAFES bringing together regional clinical leaders, case presentations, and interactive quiz sessions.

Date & Time: March 15, 2024 (Friday)
8:00 PM (IST) • 2:30 PM (GMT)

Patrons: Prof. Sarita Bajaj (IND) • Prof. Rakesh Kumar Sahay (IND)
Convener: Dr. Faria Afsana (BAN)

Chairpersons:
• Prof. Muhammad Hafizur Rahman (BAN)
• Dr. S. Abbas Raza (PAK)

Panelists:
• Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke (SL)
• Dr. Aisha Sheikh (PAK)
• Dr. KVS Hari Kumar (IND)
• Dr. Marufa Mustari (BAN)

Case Presenters:
• Dr. Samira Mahjabeen (BAN)
• Dr. Rezwana Sobhan (BAN)

Quiz Masters:
• Dr. Nitin Kapoor (IND)
• Dr. Shahjada Selim (BAN)

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SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Decoding Menstrual Disorders

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Cushing’s Syndrome

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Endocrine Hypertension

SAFES Endocrine Clinics — Thyroiditis

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Pituitary Disorders

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Perimenopause and Menopause

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Thyroid in Pregnancy

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Obesity Management

SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics — Bone Disorders

Virtual Symposium — Topic: PCOS

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