Respected seniors and colleagues

As I address you on the final day of my tenure as Chairperson of the Scientific Committee, I am filled with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment for the journey we have shared. In October 2022, I was entrusted with this responsibility, supported by a dynamic new team of MPSOS and scientific members from across 6 divisions.

My goal has been to bring fresh ideas and elevate our scientific activities—the backbone of any impactful conference. Over the past two years, overseeing the scientific content for our two-and-a-half-day programs has been both an honor and a significant responsibility.

During this time, I have worked tirelessly to foster engagement at all levels, involving our respected seniors, encouraging juniors, and inviting first-time presenters to the podium. Alongside two annual and two midterm conferences, we expanded participation beyond regular members, involving postgraduate students as well.

One of our most notable initiatives has been the “Preceptors of the Future” competition. online divisional event for PG and finals held at midterm conferences in Jabalpur and Rewa. This competition has offered PGs a valuable platform, and I am optimistic that it will continue to thrive.

During my tenure, we launched the MPSOS Times, totalling five volumes, with the upcoming issue focusing on the cornea. I hope the new team will continue this initiative, evolving it into an MPSOS journal to enhance our scientific contributions in Madhya Pradesh.

Beside this We organized many webinars but best was "Publish and Flourish" initiative to foster learning from experts and enrich our members' publication skill in which we a lagging.

I fondly remember Late Dr. Salil Kumar, the organizing president of the 40th MP State Annual Conference in Bhopal in 2016—a memorable event and being part of organizing team as Editor Souvenir was immensely rewarding, and I am grateful to have witnessed and contributed to our society's growth since then.

I'm thrilled that our 47th Annual Conference of MPSOS Bhopal is having galaxy of speakers -3 international, 18 national, and 160 state faculties, with 180 faculty talks, 123 papers, and 83 poster presentations. Beside the famous and most liked events like court martial, pentathlon, clash of titans, PG Quiz and innovative programs as "Jodi presentations" “Kaksha” and many more have been incorporated. I am fully confident that you will find these two-and-a-half days of non-stop scientific deliberation to be both engaging and educational.

Our society in my tenure has been recognized with the Best State Society Award in the 500-1000 members category for 2023-24 by the AIOS, presented at the 82 nd AIOS Annual Conference in Kolkata on 14 th March 2024. This honor reflects our continuous efforts toward medical education, postgraduate teaching, and social awareness campaigns, and I am proud that our hard work has been acknowledged. This achievement belongs to all of us. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter, clearer future in eye care.

As I conclude this journey, I extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues, seniors, and juniors for their unwavering support. Together, we have created lasting memories and strengthened MPSOS’s scientific legacy. I am confident that we have laid a strong foundation for future growth.

Key Suggestions for the Incoming MPSOS Team

1. Inclusion of Young Ophthalmologists and PG Involvement Young members can support digital initiatives and bring fresh perspectives. 2. Enhanced Website Features Update the MPSOS website with past winners, key agenda points, and meeting highlights with Benchmark well-designed platforms like GSI and AIOS. 3. Digital Communication Strategy Partner with a professional agency for streamlined communication (WhatsApp, email) to ensure timely updates. Dedicated social media support and event management throughout the year will reduce the workload for the scientific committee, ensuring efficient engagement and support for divisions with logistical challenges. 4. Unified Team for Strategic Data Management Trained computer staff focused on executing key initiatives and achieving society goals, ensuring accountability. Implement unique member IDs to improve data accuracy, simplify record-keeping, and create a digitized membership database. 5. Recognition and Awards Establish new awards for PGs, alumni, and other outstanding contributions to foster excellence and encourage participation. Introduce oration awards, e-poster awards, photography awards, endowment lectures, and MPSOS Beyond Ophthalmology with an alumni meet. 6. Dynamic Learning Approaches

Transition from traditional lectures to interactive formats, such as workshops and case-based discussions, and consider updates to the constitution to support adaptive learning strategies.

These steps will strengthen MP SOS’s structure, enhance digital engagement, and foster a culture of dynamic learning and active member involvement. Together, we can ensure the society’s future remains innovative, efficient, and inclusive. Thank you for the privilege to serve as Chairperson. Moving forward, I remain committed to supporting the incoming team as vice President (2024-26) and contributing to MPSOS's continued success.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to my family, who have been my rock throughout my two-year journey as Chairperson of the Scientific Committee. To my husband, Dr. Vijay Ramnani, I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and patience have enabled me to dedicate countless hours to MPSOS and I thank you for being an incredible partner.

To my daughter, Dr. Sakshi Ramnani, I appreciate your invaluable expertise as an ophthalmologist. Your insights and assistance have been invaluable in shaping the scientific programs.

I thank my son, Mr. Kushagra Ramnani, for his technical expertise. As an IITian, your proficiency in computers, Excel, and emails has been a lifeline, helping me navigate digital challenges with ease.

Last but not least I would like to thank local scientific committee specially my dear friend Dr Vasudha Damle for being there all trough out from past 3 months for making this scientific event Successful.

Thank you all for your love, support, and sacrifices. Your contributions have made my tenure as Chairperson possible. Serving in this role has been a remarkable journey, and I look forward to our shared future in ophthalmology.

Warm regards,

Dr. Vinita Ramnani