Category: ICanCaRe Events

A brief overview of ICanCaRe conducted events in both online and offline mode for sensitization, training and treatment of tobacco addiction

Certified Tobacco Specialist Batch of August 2022

The August – September 2022 batch of Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists is a very special batch. Although a small batch, it consists of doctors from various disciplines- Pulmonologist, ENT and Head neck Onco-surgeon, Pedodontics, Oral medicine and Radiologist, and dental surgeons. Each one as much enthusiastic to learn more and adopt tobacco cessation in their practice.

We welcome each one of them into the ICanCaRe family as they join the #SAVEtheyouth campaign as Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists.

Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists are the most important link for #SAVEtheyouth Campaign as they are at the pinnacle and trained extensively for intervention to successfully help quit tobacco for their patients.

CTCS course is accredited by Gujarat University and the only such course in India giving practical experience, ICanCaRe APP for digitalized protocol intervention. To know more go to http://www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs It is an 8-week course with dedicated 2.5 hours each week, with a lot of reading material, etc.

What some of the participants have to say:

“This training course is very precise, practical, two-way communication is very helpful for solving our problem, very informative, practice-oriented program.” – Dr. Rajkumari Khatri, Indore, ENT and Head, and Neck Surgeon

“Actively involving each student in discussion and learning process, discipline and dedication” – Dr. Mallikarjun, Pulmonologist, HCG – Bengaluru

“Very interactive, engaging, and highly informative. Definitely will start practice tobacco cessation along with my ongoing clinical practice.” – Dr. Visuja Chaudhary, Pedodontics, Noida

Fo Details about the course –

Contact – 011-43077695

http://www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs

info@icancare.in

#1 Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist

First Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists initiated by Dr. Mariya Tambawala, Dr. Visuja Chaudhary, and Dr. Nikita Dwivedi was a great start. Practical-oriented discussion with the aim to understand the intricacies of successful cessation. The program started with a welcome address by Dr. Visuja, followed by Dr. Mariya telling the purpose of starting the tutorial.

Dr. Harshita Pandey a dental surgeon and Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist running a center at MAX Vaishali put a tricky case for solving.

The case was discussed in detail with inputs coming from many of the participants, and discussing the history of the patient piecemeal, relevantly analyzing it, and finally preparing a plan for the patient. Sure, it would help Dr. Harshita manage her patient effectively. At the same time giving other CTCS an insight into dealing with such cases.

What some of the participants have to say:

“It was a very practical and clear insight on how to start and go about the ABCD of tobacco cessation. Thank you so much Pawan sir @Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. for keeping it to the point. Great efforts and Thanks to Dr. Maria, Dr. Visuja, and Dr. Nikita. We”ll take it forward together 👏🏻👏🏻” – Dr. Urvashi Goyal, Ajmer

“Kudos to Dr. Mariya, Dr. Visuja, Dr. Nikita for coming forward with this initiative.. thank you Pawan sir.. practical application of all the knowledge and experience is the hallmark of this tutorial ..looking forward to many more.” – Dr. Varsha B.K., Karnataka

“Amazing session, very well planned and conducted. Learned how to do treatment planning. Discussions and Q&A were also helpful to understand the concepts better. Thanks to everyone. Thank you Dr. Maria, Dr. Harshita and Dr. Visuja.” – Dr. Monalee, Mumbai

“It was a very good initiative of ICanCare and we must continue every month. Good to recall all we learned.” – Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Chandigarh

” Hearty Congratulations, Dr. Pawan Ji for this engaging initiative, full of energy to share and an acceptance of the participants to learn. Best wishes to all to sustain this maiden activity. The countrywide engagement is surely adorable. My feedback is that while it is good to excel in what one does, it will be more helpful for the majority (both treating physicians and the tobacco using patients) to keep tobacco cessation delivery simple, replicable without missing on basics.” – Dr. Rakesh K Gupta, Jaipur

38 CTCS participated in the first Tutorial.

Mr. Mitesh Shah of Tripada Pharmaceuticals makers of Varnitrip (Varenicline) was happy to be part of the program.

Mrs. Sonal Bhatia, Tobacco MARSHAL gave an insight into her TOBACCO MARSHAL initiative across India and her making of 1000 tobacco MARSHALs in 3 months.

The program ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Nikita Dwivedi.

We look forward to our next tutorial. The tutorial is scheduled for the 15th of every month, and we wish for enthusiastic participation from all CTCS across India. Please do submit your cases for the same.

Contact:

Tutorial Co-ordinator – Dr. Mariya Tambawala 9924259452 dr.mariyasham@gmail.com

Dr. Nikita Dwivedi 8052664731 and Dr. Visuja Chaudhary 9971499968

MASTER TRAINER – Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. 9811290152

Tobacco Harm Reduction or Complete Cessation. SAVE the Youth. Dr. Pawan Gupta

Dr. Pawan Gupta speaks about Tobacco Harm Reduction or Complete Cessation at a Round Table on Harm Reduction – Risks and Benefits organized by Policy Circle led by Mr. Anil Nair on 4th September 2022 at India International Centre, Delhi.

https://youtu.be/OUHI24XqyhE

Dr. Pawan insists on dedicated Tobacco Cessation Centres by Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists who really work with the patient to completely quit tobacco. NRT available in various forms is a mediator for behavior change to be used for a limited period on the patient with the goal of complete cessation.

SAVE the youth campaign by ICanCaRe is a complete end-to-end intervention program for Tobacco Cessation and Control. ICanCaRe is the only organization working dedicatedly and successfully Tobacco Cessation program at MAX Vaishali. It now intends to collaborate with other hospitals to set up similar programs.

#pawangupta #policycircle #icancare #tobaccocessation #harmreduction #icancareacademy #quitsmoking #quittobacco #lotty

HARM REDUCTION or COMPLETE CESSATION – Dr. Pawan Gupta Founder ICanCaRe