An internationally recognized nonprofit, the TANA Foundation is the oldest charity of its kind in North America, and has been instrumental in providing medical aid to underserved populations throughout the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Recognizing the plight of more than 1.2 million blind individuals, the TANA Foundation launched Operation Envision in 2002 to provide optical screenings and simple cataract surgeries to local people in need, as well as corrective eyeglasses to children. Through the generosity of donors and the cooperation of nine major hospitals throughout Andhra Pradesh, Operation Envision has been successful in establishing nearly 400 cataract surgery camps and helping over 20,000 people recover their vision. To learn more about making an individual contribution to Operation Envision, visit the TANA Foundation website at www.tana.org/.
A board-certified radiologist from India, Dr. AppaRao Mukkamala has remained in Flint, Michigan, for more than 40 years managing his own private practices and serving as a clinical professor to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Lending his support to his country of origin, Dr. AppaRao Mukkamala has previously held a position as a director of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA).
An internationally recognized nonprofit, the TANA Foundation is the oldest charity of its kind in North America, and has been instrumental in providing medical aid to underserved populations throughout the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Recognizing the plight of more than 1.2 million blind individuals, the TANA Foundation launched Operation Envision in 2002 to provide optical screenings and simple cataract surgeries to local people in need, as well as corrective eyeglasses to children. Through the generosity of donors and the cooperation of nine major hospitals throughout Andhra Pradesh, Operation Envision has been successful in establishing nearly 400 cataract surgery camps and helping over 20,000 people recover their vision. To learn more about making an individual contribution to Operation Envision, visit the TANA Foundation website at www.tana.org/.
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Board-certified as a pediatric radiologist, AppaRao Mukkamala maintains professional affiliations to stay current on important new developments. AppaRao Mukkamala is an active member of the American Board of Radiology (ABR), a non-profit organization that promotes learning to provide enhanced care for patients.
With this in mind, the ABR established its Focused Practice Recognition program for doctors who use cardiac CT technology. (This technology provides a non-invasive assessment of arteries that supply the heart.) The program forms part of the ABR's system of maintenance of certification, which measures the knowledge and experience physicians gain in their practice. Focused Practice Recognition adds an extra credential that demonstrates a doctor's interest in safety and quality and his or her experience in cardiac CT procedures. Requirements include the performance of 150 contrast-aided CT applications in a three-year period, 75 of which must be interpreted personally. Applicants must have completed at least four self-assessments and at least one practice quality improvement project. They must also pass an examination made up of written questions and simulated radiological studies. In addition to serving as chair of the Department of Radiology at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, Dr. AppaRao Mukkamala operates private radiology practices in Flint and Burton. An active member of the field, Dr. AppaRao Mukkamala maintains memberships in several local and national organizations, including the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), a nonprofit association that represents more than 54,000 members in 136 countries.
RSNA recently wrapped up its 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, which was held November 30 – December 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The six-day event featured a diverse scientific program that comprised over 4,000 educational offerings on a wide range of topics. In honor of RSNA’s 100th Annual Meeting, the event also included several activities that gave attendees the chance to network with their peers while celebrating RSNA’s first century of existence. Outside of the educational programming and centennial celebrations, meeting attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest radiological products, services, and technologies at an exhibition featuring more than 700 innovative companies. For other meeting highlights and future meeting dates, visit www.rsna.org/Annual_Meeting.aspx. |
AuthorDr. Apparao Mukkamala is a radiologist with a passion both for his profession and for helping better the lives of others. Born in Budhavaram, India Archives
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