RAPICON 2025 -TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION IN MEDICINE NAVIGATING THE NEW FRONTIER.
Advancements in technology has transformed healthcare, revolutionizing diagnostic strategies and management practices. Innovation is a dynamic process that is greatly influenced by a close interaction between developers and users. High-technology medical care has been viewed both as a curse and blessing because of its capacity to consume an ever-increasing share of resources and the wonders it works in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. However, challenges related to data management, cybersecurity, data privacy and equitable access must be addressed to maximize the benefits of technology in healthcare.
The theme of this national level “Railway Association Physicians of India Conference (RAPICON 2025) is “Technological transformation in medicine – Navigating the new frontier”. By embracing technological advancements, healthcare professionals can provide more efficient, personalized, and accessible care, leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare delivery. The topics in various subspecialities of medicine have been selected based on the above theme. The deliberations strive to highlight utility of these technological advances to Railway Beneficiaries in a cost effective manner. The perils surrounding undue dependence on technology with lesser utilisation of basic clinical skills and concepts is also real. Skilful navigation through this technological maze to maximize patient outcomes is vital and forms the foundation of precision medicine and would be brainstormed in this national forum
RAPICON Conference was organised at Ambedkar Arangam/ICF on 7th and 8th March. DGRHS, GM/SR, GM ICF,all PCMDs, CMS s, Physicians and other Railway specialists from all over Indian Railways attended and enjoyed the academic feast over two days. Tamil Nadu Medical Council has awarded 3 CME credit hours for the CME.
DGRHS inaugurated Phase II Emergency Room in New Hospital Complex and Inaugurated RAPICON. First issue of e Journal for Railway Physicians was released.
A captivating cultural program was organised at Sterling Rail Auditorium.
