42nd
ICMM World Congress
on Military Medicine
Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead
Organized by
Armed Forces Medical Services,
Ministry of Defence, India
ICMM 2017
November 19 - 24, 2017
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, India
www.icmmdelhi2017.com
Invitation
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am privileged and honoured to invite delegates from all over the world to India to attend the
42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) which will
be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India from 19th to 24th November, 2017. The Congress
will be hosted by the Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, India, in accordance
with the statutes of the Secretariat General of the ICMM.
The central theme of the Congress is 'Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead'. The
broad subjects under the central theme are Terrain specific military medical support:
challenges and solutions; Health protection and promotion in the military environment:
experiences and best practices; Combat medical support: technological advances and
implications; and Humanitarian aid and disaster relief: implications of a changing global
scenario.
The congress will have simultaneous scientific sessions, poster presentations, round tables,
panel discussions and workshops encompassing the broad themes. Eminent experts in the
field of military medicine will deliver the keynote address and plenary talks.
New Delhi is a blend of multiple cultures and is a symbol of India's rich past and thriving
present where the ancient and the modern converge seamlessly. It is a place that touches not
only your mind but also your heart. The city offers the best of an ancient civilization and a
young evolving nation to its visitors, bringing people closer and inspiring their thoughts.
This meeting will be a perfect opportunity for all nations to learn about the best practices of
modern military medicine, exchange information, and become friends. It is time to celebrate
this event in this global city.
I welcome you to the 42nd World Congress of ICMM at New Delhi in the true spirit of 'Atithi
Devo Bhavo' meaning 'Guests are equivalent to Gods'.
Lieutenant General MK Unni, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, PHS
Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon
Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, India
Chairman of the Steering Committee
42nd World Congress of ICMM
ICMM 2017, Delhi
ICMM Delhi 2017
Organizing Committee
Chairman Steering Committee
Lieutenant General MK Unni
PVSM, AVSM, VSM, PHS
DGAFMS and Vice Chairman, ICMM
Chairman Scientific Committee
Major General AK Hooda
Chairman Organizing Committee
Air Vice Marshal RK Ranyal, VSM
Conference Director
Air Commodore Rajesh Vaidya
Core Organizing Group
Colonel Sandeep Bhalla
Colonel AK Singh
Colonel VK Bhatti
Colonel Anuj Chawla
Colonel Umesh Kapoor
Colonel Poonam Raj
Colonel Saroj K Patnaik
Surgeon Cdr Raveesh Kumar, NM
Wing Cdr Nishant Mendhe
Broad Themes
m Terrain specific military medical support: Challenges and solutions
m Health protection and promotion in the military environment:
Experiences and best practices
m Combat medical support: Technological advances and implications
m Humanitarian aid and disaster relief: Implications of a changing global scenario
Plenary Session
m Innovations in Field Medical Care
m Lessons learnt from the relief effort after
the Paris terrorist attack
m International collaborations in military
medicine: The way forward
m Military medicine training: Are we
doing enough?
Panel Discussions
m Women in combat: Challenges
for health care providers
m Health screening of recruits:
How much is enough?
m The veteran's health: Who
takes responsibility?
m TBA
Workshops
Round Tables
m Mass Casualty Situation
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Barrier Nursing
Human rights and the soldier
Psychological support for military families
Medical Disability benefit and compensation
ICMM 2017, Delhi
Dental
Nursing
Veterinary
Pharmacy
Registration Details
Registration Category
Early Bird
till 30-Jun-17
Regular Reg.
till 31-Oct-17
Spot
Registration
Official Delegate
USD 500
USD 600
USD 700
Delegate
USD 600
USD 700
USD 800
Accompanying Person
USD 300
USD 300
USD 350
from Member Country
from Non-Member Country
(Not more than 03 per delegate)
Registration Entitlements for Delegates
v Delegate Kit
v Conference Proceedings/ Abstract
v Access to All Scientific Sessions and Scientific Trade
Exhibition with Tea/ Coffee Breaks and Lunches
v Social Events (Ice Breaker Cocktails and Gala Dinner)
Registration Entitlements for Accompanying Persons
Conference Kit (Accompanying Person)
Access to Opening and Closing Ceremony of
Congress
v Social Events (Ice Breaker Cocktails and
Gala Dinner)
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Call For Papers
The scientific committee of the 42nd ICMM World Congress on Military
Medicine invites you to submit abstracts for presentation during the Scientific
sessions / Free Paper Sessions / Poster Sessions at the 42nd ICMM World Congress
on Military Medicine. All abstracts need to be submitted online via the congress website.
All abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee and a decision emailed to
the author. The scientific committee reserves the right to change submission for oral presentation to
posters depending on the number, theme and quality of submissions.
The following broad themes have been identified for the 42nd ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine:
v Terrain specific military medical support: Challenges and solutions
v Health protection and promotion in the military environment: Experiences and best practices
v Combat medical support: Technological advances and implications
v Humanitarian aid and disaster relief: Implications of a changing global scenario
Authors are requested to keep these broad themes in mind while submitting their abstracts. The
congress will also have free papers and poster sessions where subjects outside the above broad
themes can also be presented. All abstracts relevant to military medicine will receive equal and
full consideration.
Criteria for Review of Abstracts:
All abstracts will be subjected to blinded peer review by subject matter experts. The following
general guidelines will be followed for the review:
Relevance to Military Medicine
Originality of the Work
Clarity of Idea
Appropriate Study Design and Methodology
Implications for Advancement of Knowledge and Practice of Military Medicine
Conflict of Interest and Ethical Issues
All abstracts will be screened for plagiarism using appropriate software.
Authors must ensure that the abstract being submitted has not been published / presented
earlier nor is under consideration for the same elsewhere at the time of submission.
v By submitting abstracts, authors grant the organizing committee the right to publish their
abstracts online and or in print as part of the congress proceedings.
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ICMM 2017, Delhi
Hotel Accommodation
Hotel The Lalit
Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel The Ashok
The Royal Plaza
Conference Visa
Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the
High Commission of India based in the country from
where the delegate intends to depart for India. For
attending the conference, a conference visa needs to
be applied for.
The Hans
Haris Court
Requirements for Visa
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Original passport valid for at least 6 months
Visa fee
Two passport size photographs
Supporting documents, as per the guidelines of
the embassy
v Invitation letter from the Conference.
v Duly completed application form
General Information
Health Regulation : A valid yellow-fever certificate is mandatory for all
individuals (including infants) who have been (even in transit) to Africa or South Africa
or Papua New Guinea six days prior to their arrival for the congress. The certificate
becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. India does not require immunization against
small pox or cholera.
Customs : Visitors are generally required to make a verbal identification of their baggage
and declare foreign currency in excess of $10,000.
Climate/ Temperature : Due to its vast size, India has a varied climate and it is possible to travel
at almost all times of year and find certain areas of the Subcontinent that are at their best. The country
has a three season year - summer, monsoon and winter. Generally the best time to visit is during winter
(November to February), although there are regional variations. The rainy season is from June to
September. And the post-monsoon season, which is the north-east monsoon in South India, is from
October-November. Summer (March to May) is hot everywhere, except in the hills.
Recommended Clothing : During the winter months of November to February, light woolen clothes are
appropriate for travel in the plains of North India and heavy woolens for travel in the hills of North
India. For the rest of the year, it can be very hot, so light, tropical clothing is advised. Raincoat or
waterproof clothing is advisable throughout the monsoon season.
Summer in Delhi is harsh - from April to June, the
temperature climbs to more than 45°C and the heat
Summer - Max.45°C, Min.27°C
continues in monsoon until October.
Winter - Max.25.5°C, Min.4°C
Monsoon - Max 35°C, Min 25°C
Rainfall (Average) - 170 mm
Currency: India's currency unit is the rupee (rs.), divided into 100 paisa (p). Delegates can convert
foreign exchange into Indian rupees or vice versa at the travel desk at the conference venue.
Electricity: In India electricity supply is at 220 V, 50 Hz. Round pins (2 or 3) can fit in the power sockets.
Adapters are generally available at all hotels.
Time Zone
India is 5.5 hours ahead of GMT, 4.5 hours behind Australian Eastern Time, and 10.5 hours ahead of
American Eastern Standard Time.
ICMM 2017, Delhi
Programme
19 Nov 2017 (Sunday)
TIME
EVENT
1400 - 1800 REGISTRATION
1930
Ice Breaker
VENUE
Vigyan Bhawan
Vrindavan Lawns Army Hospital (R&R)
20 Nov 2017 (Monday)
TIME
0800 - 1800
0900 - 1000
1000 - 1015
1015 - 1100
1100 - 1200
1200 - 1300
1300 - 1400
1400 - 1500
1500 - 1700
1630
1930
EVENT
VENUE
REGISTRATION
Vigyan Bhawan
INAUGURATION
Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan
GROUP PHOTO
Vigyan Bhawan, Front Steps
INAUGURATION OF TRADE EXHIBITION
Coffee Break
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Plenary Hall
FIRST PLENARY
Plenary Hall
Innovations in Field Medical Care
LUNCH
Atrium Foyer/ Exhibition Hangar
Panel Discussion - 1
Plenary Hall
Women in combat: Challenges for Health Care
Providers
Workshop - 1
Plenary Hall
The Teaching Centre for Trauma Emergency and
Mass Casualty Situation
MCS. RAMBAM Health Care Campus, Israel
Coffee Break
Atrium
Heads of Delegations Dinner Manekshaw Centre
21 Nov 2017 (Tuesday)
TIME
EVENT
0830 - 0930 Simultaneous Sessions
Terrain Specific Military
Medical Support
0830 - 1030 Round Tables
0930 - 1030 Simultaneous Sessions
Terrain Specific Military
Medical Support
VENUE
Hall No 4
Hall No 5
Hall No 6
Hall No 2
Hall No 3
Com Room B
Com Room D
Hall No 4
Hall No 5
Hall No 6
1030 - 1100 Inauguration Poster
Exhibition
Atrium
Foyer
SS 1: High Altitude Medicine
SS 2: Marine Medicine
SS 3: Aerospace Medicine
RT 1: Dental
RT 2: Nursing
RT 3: Veterinary
RT 4: Pharmacy
SS 4: Extremes of temperature
SS 5: Nutritional requirements in different terrains
SS 6: Special Operations / Counter-insurgency
Operations
ICMM 2017, Delhi
Programme
1100 - 1200 SECOND PLENARY
1200 - 1300
1300 - 1400
1400 - 1700
1400 - 1500
1500 - 1600
1600 - 1700
1700
Plenary Hall
Lessons learnt from the relief effort after the
Paris terrorist attack
Panel Discussion - 2
Plenary Hall
Health screening of recruits: How much is enough?
LUNCH
Atrium Foyer/ Exhibition Hangar
General Assembly Part 1 Plenary Hall
Simultaneous Sessions:
Hall No 4
SS 7: Mental Health
Health Protection and
Hall No 5
SS 8: Health Screening
Promotion
Hall No 6
SS 9: Occupational Health and Ergonomics
Three Simultaneous Sessions: Hall No 4
SS 10: Rehab & Veterans Health
Health Protection and
Hall No 5
SS 11: Vaccines / Immunisation
Promotion
Hall No 6
SS 12: Optimizing physical & mental
performance of soldiers
Four Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 4
SS 13: Tech advances and innovations –
Surgery & allied specialities
Hall No 5
SS 14: Tech advances and innovations –
Critical care
Hall No 6
SS 15: Tech advances and innovations –
Medicine & allied specialities
Hall No 2
SS 16: Tech advances and innovations –
Diagnostics and medical monitoring
Coffee
Atrium Foyer
22 Nov 2017 (Wednesday)
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
0830 - 0930 Three Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 4
Hall No 5
Hall No 6
0830 - 0930 Four Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 2
Hall No 3
Com Room B
Com Room D
0930 - 1030 THIRD PLENARY
Plenary Hall
1030 - 1130 Panel Discussion - 3
1130 - 1200 Coffee Break
Plenary Hall
Atrium
Foyer
1200 - 1300 Three Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 4
Hall No 5
Hall No 6
ICMM 2017, Delhi
SS 17: International peace keeping missions
SS 18: Mass displacements of populations/migrants
SS 19: Military Medicine - ethics and the law
Free Paper 1
Free Paper 2
Free Paper 3
Free Paper 4
International collaborations in military medicine:
The way forward
Veterans’ health: Who takes responsibility?
Posters
Exhibition
SS 20: Casualty evacuation – current concepts
SS 21: Medical mission planning
SS 22: Operational blood supply plans
1200 - 1300
1300 - 1400
1400 - 1630
1400 - 1500
Workshop - 2
Hall No 3
Barrier Nursing Training (Hemorrhagic Fevers)
Lunch
Atrium Foyer/ Exhibition Hangar
General Assembly Part 2 Plenary Hall
Three Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 4
SS 23: Infectious Diseases
Hall No 5
SS 24: Environmental Medicine
Hall No 6
SS 25: TBA
1500 - 1630 WORKSHOPS
Hall No 4
WS 3: Human rights and the soldier
Hall No 5
WS 4: Psychological support for Military Families
Hall No 6
WS 6: Medical disability benefits and compensation
1500 - 1600 Two Simultaneous Sessions Hall No 2
Free paper 5
Hall No 3
Free paper 6
1630
Coffee
23 Nov 2017 (Thursday)
TIME
EVENT
0700 - 1400 Visit to Military Medical Facility
1900
GALA DINNER
VENUE
Air Force Station, Hindan
Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park
24 Nov 2017 (Friday)
TIME
EVENT
0800 - 1000 Disaster Management
VENUE
Plenary Hall
1000 - 1100
1100 - 1130
1130 - 1230
1230 - 1400
1400
Plenary Hall
Atrium Foyer
Plenary Hall
Plenary Hall
Atrium Foyer/ Exhibition Hangar
Fourth Plenary
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion - 4
VALEDICTORY
LUNCH
Medical Planning for Disaster Management
Medical Provisioning for Disaster Management
Complete coverage of three recent disasters
in India
Military medicine training: Are we doing enough?
Exhibition
TBA
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