First Regional Expert Master Class on Headache in Jalandhar
Headache Society of India (HSI) conducted the First Regional Expert Master Class on Headache on 06/09/2026 at Jalandhar City, Punjab. The class was organized in association with Neuro Association Jalandhar and Physician’s Forum Jalandhar under the banner of Punjab Medical Council at Hotel Regent Park, witnessing an overwhelming participation of 276 delegates in person out of 406 total registrations.
Master Class Overview & Highlights
The event was organized to spread awareness about headache as a causative symptom and its clinical importance. Dr. Debashish Choudhury (President HSI), Dr. M V Francis (Vice President HSI), Dr. Sumit Singh (Secretary), Dr. Ashish Duggal (Treasurer), and the Executive Committee of HSI planned this initiative to educate physicians and family physicians in tier 2 cities about headache causes, various types of headaches, treatment protocols, and the necessity of neuro imaging.
Key Dignitaries & Guests
- Chief Guest: Dr. Rajinder Bansal (Vice Chancellor, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot)
- Guest of Honours: Dr. Meena Gupta (Ex. Director IHBAS, Delhi & Ex. HOD Neurology, GBPIMER) & Dr. Raman Gupta (Member, Punjab Medical Council)
- Dignitaries on Dias: Dr. Vijay Mahajan (Patron, Physicians Forum Jalandhar) & Dr. Ashok Uppal
Academic Sessions & Expert Faculty
- Acute Treatment (Migraine): Dr. Amit Shankar Singh
- Preventive Treatment (Migraine): Dr. Sumit Singh
- Cluster Headache & Facial Pain: Dr. Debashish Choudhury
- Primary vs. Secondary Headaches: Dr. Ruby Chopra & Dr. Sanjay Parkash
- Epicranial & Nocturnal Headaches: Dr. Sumit Singh & Dr. M V Francis
- Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: Dr. Ashish Duggal
Panel Discussions & Special Segments
The 8-hour CME (accredited with four CME hours, held from 9 am to 5 pm) featured rich panel discussions covering neuro imaging in headaches and neuralgias (with experts Dr. Meena Gupta, Dr. Dhamija, Dr. Sanjay Parkash, Dr. Ramesh Bhattacharyya, and Dr. Debashish Choudhury), migraine management in children, women, and elderly, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The highlight of the event was an engaging session on interesting headache cases with video presentations that were thoroughly appreciated by all attendees.
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