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ARSICON 2025
29th Annual National Conference of Association of Rural Surgeons of India
Organised By : Jan Swasthya Sahyog, Ganiyari, Chattisgarh
Feb 12- 15, 2025 Ganiyari
Equity in Access to Quality Surgical Care
Building a generation of rural-patient-friendly surgeons all over the country
OUR STORY
OUR ORIGINS
Founded on 29 November 1992, the roots trace back to a group of seven practitioners who believed in the importance of improving and developing rural surgery who met in Shimoga, Karnataka on 22 November 1992, under the guidance of Dr. Balu Sankaran(Ex. D.G.H.S. GOI) and Dr. N. H. Antia(Senior Plastic Surgeon, Director F.M.R. and adviser to GOI). It was then they emphasized the essentiality of an Association of Rural Surgeons of India (A.R.S.I.). The ARSI was formally launched at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, during its first conference in 1993.
We aim to take appropriate surgery to the doorsteps of the rural population.
OUR STORY
OUR MISSION
Today the pressure of the healthcare industry of the developed world is enormous on developing countries to sell their products in the name of “development”. We, who are working amongst poorer people, and without any health insurance or social security resist this pressure. Sustainable health care development will take place only when we professionals set the right type of priorities for the benefit of the majority population of the world.
We welcome surgeons, other doctors and health professionals to network with us and strengthen this type of health care activity globally.
Building a generation of rural-patient-friendly surgeons all over the country offering safe and appropriate surgical care near to the homes of the rural population
SERVICES
Our Services
Focused and designed to deliver a generation of rural-patient-friendly surgeons all over the country offering safe and appropriate surgical care near to the homes of the rural population
Shimoga- Jhargram Scholarship
Offered to any young member of ARSI who wishes to go away and learn newer technologies like ultra-sonology, endoscopies, other useful in rural practice
The Rural Surgery Monthly Bulletin
Publishing most recent news, case reports, articles, report of clinical studies along with an additional section devoted to the International Federation(IFRS)
F.A.R.S.I.
We give due recognition to dedicated rural surgeons who qualify as trained rural surgeons, with Fellowship of the Association of Rural Surgeons of India (F.A.R.S.I)
Training for rural surgeons
Together with Indira Gandhi National Open University we provide Certificate in Rural Surgery (CRS).
NBE has introduced Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in rural surgery, a post graduate course from January 2007 to train candidates in rural hospitals for them to be able to face the constraints of rural surgery.
International Federation of Rural Surgeons
To bring rural surgeons from all or as many as possible countries under one body, ARSI and German Society for Tropical Surgery formed IFRS on 25th September 2005 in Ujjain, India.
Signatories include surgeons from Germany, Holland, USA, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and India.
Antia-Finseth Innovation (AFI)Award
Offered a cash award of Rs. 10,000 to any body, medical or non-medical person, whose innovation or an innovative idea is useful in rural health care
Dr. D. M. Ghaisas (2001) : Newmon Ventilator Dr. P.S. Vaidya (2003) : A novel chair for Sitz bath Dr. B.B. Joshi (2006) : JESS for open fractures and skeletal stabilization
Rural Surgery
A quarterly bulletin of ARSI.
We publish association and international news, interesting case reports, articles relevant to rural surgery, report of clinical studies along with an additional section devoted to the International Federation of Rural Surgery.
Join Our Fastest Growing Community Of Rural Surgeons
30+
Years in Action
500+
Member Association
20+
National Conferences Conducted
10+
Workshops Organized
Frequently Asked Questions
What all payment modes are available for Memberships?
An at par Cheques or Demand Drafts payable to ‘The Association of Rural Surgeons of India’ at Shahada, Maharashtra.
Kindly attach the evidence of Qualification and registration along with application form.
Where could I read the previously published editions of the Bulletin?
All the published editions of The Rural Surgery Bulletin from 2004-2015 are available in the Archives section. The print version of the same can be downloaded by clicking on the desired bulletin thumbnail.
How shall I stay updated with the most recent event releases from ARSI?
All the recent news and events are posted under the What’s New section of the Press Corner. An additional mailing subscription is available as well for the same.
How do I find a fellow member on ARSI?
The entire member database is available under the Find A Member Section. The output can be filtered based on geographical locations as well.
Who shall I contact for queries regarding ARSICON?
All queries could either be emailed directly or posted under the Contact Us section