Medical Council of India
DESCRIPTION: Formally founded in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933, MCI aims at sustenance of uniform and consistent standards of medical education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It grants permission for initiating new medical colleges, introducing new courses, increasing number of seats etc. The council also undertakes the permanent registration and provisional registration of doctors having recognized and authorized medical qualifications.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Pocket- 14 , Sector - 8, Dwarka Phase -1 , New Delhi – 110077, India

+(91)-(11) 25367033

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Indian Homeopathic Medical Association
DESCRIPTION: The main mission of this association is to provide the human society especially the low socio-economic groups with the innumerable benefits of homeopathic treatment. It maintains the interests of profession of homeopathy by strengthening the quality of homeopathic medical education and practice throughout the country. It organizes meetings, conferences, educational campaigns, and medical camps with the main purpose of spreading awareness about the practice of homeopathy.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Elangam, GNRA B-20, Kudappanakunnu P.O, Thiruvananthaputram 695043, Kerala, India

+(91) 9446284923

Indian Medical Association
DESCRIPTION: Indian Medical Association is a voluntary association serving the physicians in the India. It has more than 700 local branches, 16 state and territorial branches, and 3 direct branches operating all across the country. Its main aim is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health throughout the country.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 36/1821, Melamgeth Lane, Kaloor PO, Cochin – 17, India

+(91)-(0484) 2343923

Association of Surgeons of India
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1938, this association was formed with the strong aim of encouraging and advancing the study and practice of the science and art of Surgery. At the time of commencement the association had 112 members, who have now increased to more than 10,558 members. It also keeps a vigil check on the new legislation introduced for surgeons. It conducts seminars, conferences, exhibitions so as to encourage the science and art of surgery throughout the country.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 21, Swamy Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005, India

+(91)-(44) 25383459

+(91)-(44) 25367095

Indian Association of Physiotherapists
DESCRIPTION: IAP is a professional body, which aims at promoting high professional standards of independent practice of physiotherapy throughout the country. In order to upgrade and enhance the status of physiotherapy in India, it undertakes research and development in the field of physiotherapy. The association maintains the integrity, dignity and honor of profession of physiotherapy by representing the Physiotherapists at international meetings, conferences, and government organizations.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Dr.Nanavati Hospital, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai-400 056, India

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Indian Dental Association
DESCRIPTION: Indian Dental Association is a professional body catering to more than 40,000 dedicated dental professionals from all over the country. It was incorporated in 1946 to serve the interests of oral health practitioners based in India. The organization undertakes the promotion of oral health by spreading awareness about it by providing quality education and by conducting seminars, conferences, and exhibitions.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 2nd Floor, Bombay Mutual Terrace, 534 Sandhrust Bridge,Opera House, Mumbai - 400 007, India

+(91)-(22) 2369 6655

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Indian Cancer Society
DESCRIPTION: Set up in 1951, this society organizes several programmes and projects to educate the public about the factors relevant to cancer and conducts continuing educational courses for doctors. It provides foods, medicines, counseling social welfare and job placement services to those who cannot afford expensive medical treatment. The Cancer society has also set up one of the largest Rehabilitation Centre in Mumbai, which organizes several projects and programmes to make people aware about the causes and symptoms of cancers.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Lady Ratan Tata Medical & Research Centre, M. Karve Road, Cooperage, Bombay 400021, India

+(91)-(22) 2202 9941

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Indian Health Care Federation
DESCRIPTION: IHF is an independent organization whose members are non-government hospitals, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical industries and medical device manufacturers. It offers an interactive platform where its members can discuss and solve several issues pertaining to healthcare industry. The association has more than 300 members and works in close relationship with Confederation of Indian Industry on issues relating to healthcare.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Indian Healthcare Federation, The Mantosh Sondhi Centre, 23, Institutional Area , Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003, India

+(91)-(11) 24629994

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Indian Veterinary Association
DESCRIPTION: Set up in October 2005, Indian Veterinary Association is an apex body dedicated to fulfill the professional interests of veterinarians based in India. Headquartered in New Delhi, IVA comprises of over forty thousand veterinarians working in India. Since its beginning, the association has always strived for maintaining and promoting the integrity and honor of the veterinary profession throughout the country. It also undertakes research and development in the field of veterinary industry. Its members include veterinarian, veterinary association, veterinary societies, veterinary clubs etc.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Veterinarians' Building, T C 25/2068, Dharmalayam Road, Thiruvananthapuram 695001, India

+(91)-(471) 2321258

Nutrition Society of India
DESCRIPTION: The Nutrition Society of India came into formation in 1967 with the broad aim of disseminating the results of the latest research in nutrition. It also carefully analyses the status of nutrition programmes and motivates nutritionists to take up research in nutritional sciences.
CONTACT ADDRESS: National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania (P.O), Hyderabad - 500 007, Andhra Pradesh, India

+ (91)-(40) 27002008

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India Pharmacological Society
DESCRIPTION: Indian Pharmacological Society is a national trade body that was formed with the main aim of promoting and fostering the science of pharmacology within the country. It also analyzes and employs scientific knowledge about drugs for the benefit of the country. The society was formed in 1969 under the Society Registration Act XXI of 1860 at Patna.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad - 500 007

+ (91)-(40) 27193753

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Indian Pharmaceutical Association
DESCRIPTION: Indian Pharmaceutical Association is a leading professional association created to serve the interests of pharmacists based in India. The broad aim of IPA is to foster highest professional and ethical standards of pharmacy throughout the country. It conducts seminars, conferences, and exhibitions with the main aim of encouraging and promoting the professions of pharmacy.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai - 400 098

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