About PrOGress

The PROGRESS series of conferences

The PROGRESS (Practical OG Congress) series of conferences has been held every other year since 1993. It is one of the better known conferences in obstetrics and gynaecology in India and attracts above 850 delegates from around the country. PROGRESS 2009 had a phenomenal 1028 gynaecologists as delegates.

The PROGRESS series of conferences has always tried to break new ground in the dissemination of knowledge. Over the years, we have realised that we attract practitioners of obstetrics and gynaecology, the ones who are out in the field dealing with the ground realities of practicing under the constraints which are present in India, be they economic or of resources.

Organisers

The PROGRESS series of conferences is conducted under the aegis of E V Kalyani Medical Centre, the oldest continuously running private medical facility for women in Chennai, India. In 2009, this centre celebrated its 60th year of existence. The conference has always had complete support from the pharmaceutical industry, in an ethical and transparent manner. This conference has earned the respect of the pharmaceutical industry by clearly enunciating rules of participation which eliminate any unethical support. The funds raised during the conference are in a separate PROGRESS account and are utilised only for academic purposes and are audited regularly.

Themes for recent PrOGress conferences

2001: Evidence vs. Cost - Cost effective Practice in 21st Century India

2003: Protocols and Processes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2005: Staying small. Thinking big

2007: Surgical skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2009: Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Learning the new, polishing the old