Dear Esteemed Members of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, Respected Teachers, Seniors, Friends, and Junior Colleagues,
Greetings from Kashi!
I extend my heartfelt wishes to you and your family for a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! May 2025 bring you abundant opportunities, fruitful endeavours, good health, joyful moments with loved ones, and the blessings of contentment and grace.
The arrival of a New Year provides us with the perfect opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the past and chart new paths toward success. As an association, we have numerous important tasks and responsibilities ahead of us — all aimed at improving the future of our profession and ensuring the betterment of the next generation of plastic surgeons.
A key focus for us remains the delivery of the highest standards of training to both our residents and practicing surgeons. This is our greatest responsibility, and it requires the collective effort of all plastic surgery departments and our association as a whole.
There are also several urgent issues that we must address, as they are having a negative impact on our younger generation of surgeons. Among these, the abolition of service bonds and the implementation of the NMC's outstation training programs for residents are of critical importance. I strongly encourage all department heads and faculty members to raise these issues with the relevant authorities and begin sending residents to their institutions of choice for 1 to 3 months of training.
As always, I welcome your ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Together, as the executive committee and as an association, we are committed to taking actionable steps to implement your ideas and address any challenges you face.
Wishing you all a year filled with success, growth, and fulfilment.
With warm regards,
Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh
President, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
