Dear NEIADVL Members and Colleagues,
The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists [IADVL EC & IADVL Academy] and SIG STI & Genital Dermatoses, in association with the Barak Chapter, NEIADVL, are pleased to announce the CME programme:
SIG STI & Genital Dermatoses 2026
The programme will be held on Sunday, 16th August 2026 at Shagun Banquet Hall, Silchar, Assam. The main CME programme is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with registration, delegate check-in and working lunch beginning from 2:00 PM.
This focused academic programme will bring together eminent faculty and specialists for discussions on sexually transmitted infections, genital dermatoses, evolving epidemiological trends, diagnostic developments, male and female genital dermatoses, STI management in special populations and other contemporary aspects of clinical practice.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Main CME Timing: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Registration & Working Lunch: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Shagun Banquet Hall, Silchar, Assam
Scientific Programme
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration, Delegate Check-in & Working Lunch
Delegates will complete registration and check-in before commencement of the scientific programme.
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Inaugural Ceremony
The inaugural programme will include:
Welcome Address
Lighting of the Lamp
National Anthem
Speaker:
Dr. Shyamanta Barua
President, NEIADVL
3:15 PM – 3:20 PM
Setting the Context
Speaker:
Dr. Angshuman Bhattacharjee
President, Barak Chapter, NEIADVL
3:20 PM – 3:35 PM
STIs in Transition: Understanding the Changing Epidemiological Landscape
Speaker:
Dr. Kinnor Das
The session will focus on the changing epidemiological landscape of sexually transmitted infections and the evolving patterns being encountered in clinical practice.
3:35 PM – 3:50 PM
Vulval Dermatoses: From Itch to Insight
Speaker:
Dr. Mamatha P
3:50 PM – 4:05 PM
From Bedside to Laboratory: Current Perspectives and New Developments in STI Diagnosis
Speaker:
Dr. Neirita Hazarika
This session will address current perspectives and new developments related to the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM
Genital Rejuvenation: Current Concepts & Clinical Practice
Speaker:
Dr. Aruna Devi
4:20 PM – 5:05 PM
Panel Discussion: Cases, Clues & Conundrums – A Potpourri of Genital Dermatoses
Moderator:
Dr. Shromona Kar
Panelists:
Dr. Sujata Sengupta
Dr. Shyamanta Barua
Dr. Neirita Hazarika
Dr. Joydeep Roy
Dr. Arup Paul
This interactive panel will focus on case-based discussions involving a variety of genital dermatoses and associated clinical challenges.
5:05 PM – 5:20 PM
Meet & Greet with Tea Break
The first part of the scientific programme, including the inaugural ceremony, expert talks and panel discussion, runs from 3:00 PM until the tea break at 5:05 PM.
Postgraduate Academic Activity
5:20 PM – 6:10 PM
STI & Genital Dermatoses Quiz
Inter-College Postgraduate Quiz Competition
Quiz Master:
Dr. Shromona Kar
The programme includes a dedicated inter-college postgraduate quiz competition focusing on STI and genital dermatoses.
Further Scientific Sessions
6:10 PM – 6:25 PM
Beyond Venereal Disease: Male Genital Dermatoses
Speaker:
Dr. Shyamanta Barua
6:25 PM – 6:40 PM
Optimising STI Care for MSM: Challenges & Opportunities
Speaker:
Dr. Sujata Sengupta
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM
Serofast Syphilis: Evidence-Based Evaluation & Management
Mode: Online
Speaker:
Dr. Niiti Khunger
6:55 PM – 7:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Navigating STIs in Special Populations
Moderator:
Dr. Kinnor Das
Panelists:
Dr. Mamatha P
Dr. B. K. Nath
Dr. Gautam Mazumder
Dr. Angshuman Bhattacharjee
Dr. Sandip Roy
The discussion will focus on important clinical considerations and challenges in the management of sexually transmitted infections among special populations.
7:40 PM – 7:45 PM
Vote of Thanks
Dr. Angshuman Bhattacharjee
President, Barak Chapter, NEIADVL
7:45 PM – 7:50 PM
Closing Remark
Dr. Gautam Mazumder
Secretary, NEIADVL
8:00 PM Onwards
Dinner
The evening scientific programme includes the postgraduate quiz, dedicated lectures on male genital dermatoses, STI care for MSM and serofast syphilis, followed by a panel discussion on STIs in special populations, the Vote of Thanks, Closing Remark and Dinner.
Organising Bodies and Leadership
IADVL EC
Dr. Vinay Singh (LM/ND/2993)
President
Dr. Seetharam Kolalapudi (LM/AP/145)
President Elect
Dr. Rajeev Sharma (LM/UP&UK/2551)
Immediate Past President
Dr. Sudhavani Damarla (LM/TS/207)
Vice President
Dr. Abhishek Kumar Jha (LM/B/2863)
Vice President
Dr. Shital Poojary (LM/M/4189)
Hon. Secretary General
Dr. Prashant B Jadhav (LM/M/1033)
Hon. Treasurer
Dr. Kethireddi S Divya (LM/AP/8079)
Joint Secretary
Dr. Vivasvat Bakaya (LM/UP&UK/9326)
Joint Secretary
IADVL Academy
Dr. Rashmi Jindal LM/UP&UK/6260
Chairperson
Dr. Abhishek Bhardwaj LM/R/5186
Convenor
Dr. Santoshdev Rathod LM/G/5268
Joint Convenor
Dr. Parul Verma LM/UP&UK/6172
Joint Convenor
Dr. Swastika Suvirya LM/UP&UK/8575
SIG Academy Co-ordinator
SIG STI & Genital Dermatoses
Dr. Niiti Khunger LM/ND/1396
Coordinator
Dr. Eswari L LM/KN/5763
Convener
Members
Dr. Binayak Chandra Dwari LM/O/5965
Dr. Sudipta Roy LM/WB/6681
Dr. Krati Dewan LM/ND/7348
Dr. Sujata Sengupta LM/WB/3484
Dr. D S S Srinivas Prasad LM/AP/7904
Dr. Diptiranjani Bisoyi LM/O/8113
Dr. Sushama LM/P/15755
Dr. Tarun Narang LM/P/4308
Dr. Amit Jain LM/M/11930
Dr. Mamatha P LM/KN/9925
The organising and SIG leadership details are listed on the final page of the official brochure.
Registration
Registration for SIG STI & Genital Dermatoses 2026 is available through the official registration link and QR code provided in the brochure.
Members, postgraduate students and colleagues are encouraged to participate in this comprehensive CME and engage with the expert faculty through lectures, case-based discussions, panel sessions and the postgraduate quiz competition.
We look forward to an enriching academic gathering at Silchar.
Date: 16th August 2026
Venue: Shagun Banquet Hall, Silchar, Assam
Main Programme: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM