57 MENTCON
2027 MUMBAI
57th Annual Conference of the Federation of Maharashtra State Branches of The Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of India (FMSB AOI). Conceived with uncalcified vibrant imagination by Dr. Ashesh Bhumkar and directed with devotion by Team Thane AOI.
JUBBU
The Leaping Leopard of Yeoor Hills
“A shadow woven with gold and ink moving like liquid silence, an anatomy of grace & strength. The leaping action indicates reaching out to higher knowledge and a higher purpose.”
Wisdom Above Knowledge
How should medical conferences be re-imagined in today's tech-driven times? 57 MENTCON is structured as a symphony of practical mastery and philosophical depth.
The 80 : 80 : 80 Formula
What 80% of our ENT colleagues do 80% of the time in their week-to-week practice forms 80% of the academic program. Clear, tangible, wise take-home messages for the majority.
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80% Practice-Centric Foundation Standardising clinical customization for conditions like Sudden SNHL, Bell's Palsy, Mastoid cavity management, and Tympanoplasty.
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20% Origin of Illness Evoking curiosity and deep clinical exploration: delving into the true origins of disease rather than superficial mechanisms.
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AI-Augmented Workflows The first conference with reserved time-slots for real-time AI searches and clinical algorithm benchmarking on key topics.
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Youth First Tradition Opening every single day with paper presentations in the Main Auditorium by PG students (Lady PG followed by Gentleman PG).
When A Dot Becomes A Circle
In Indian philosophy, the dot is referred to as Bindu — the seed-dot, the cosmic seed of infinite potential.
Faculty mined diligently from Rest-of-India and Best-of-India to enrich Maharashtra rather than simply showcase it.
Leadership & Organisation
Organised by the Federation of Maharashtra State Branches of AOI and hosted with boundless warmth by Team Thane AOI.
President
Dr. Devendra Mahore
President, FMSB AOI
Federation of Maharashtra State Branches
Vice President
Dr. Shayam Somani
Vice-President, FMSB AOI
Federation of Maharashtra State Branches
Past President
Dr. Prasad Kelkar
Past President, FMSB AOI
Federation of Maharashtra State Branches
Chairperson
Dr. Sunil Budhlani
Chairperson, Team Thane AOI
Organising Committee 57 MENTCON
Secretary
Dr. Ameet Pradhan
Secretary, Team Thane AOI
Organising Committee 57 MENTCON
Treasurer
Dr. Jizza Khandekar
Treasurer, Team Thane AOI
Organising Committee 57 MENTCON
Concept & Creation: Dr. Ashesh Bhumkar
Direction & Co-Ordination: Team Thane AOI • FMSB AOI
Scientific Program
Three days of live surgery, innovative protocols, controversies, youth orations, cultural grandeur, and sensory delights.
Day 1: Live Surgery Workshop (LSW)
Curtain opening, live surgeries, chocolate & cheese festival, and grand inauguration.
Morning Lucky Seat Draw
Prize 1: Electrocautery Eclipse (MRP: Rs. 1.5 Lakhs) • Prize 2: 57 Dozens Bananas
Curtain Opening Ceremony
An Ode To The PG Students
Paper presentation by a Lady PG Student (09:40-09:50) followed by a Gentleman PG Student (09:50-10:00) in the Main Auditorium.
Master Surgical Demonstrations
• 10:00 - 10:30: Tonsillectomy- Adenoidectomy — Dr. Navin Patel (Ahmedabad)
• 10:30 - 11:30: Revision T'plasty with Ossiculoplasty — Dr. Kranti Bhavana (Patna)
• 11:30 - 13:30: Surgery Of Cholesteatoma — Dr. Manoj (Calicut)
• 13:30 - 14:30: Stapedotomy — Dr. Vishnu Reddy (Hyderabad)
Afternoon Sessions & Sorbet Interludes
• Sorbet Session: Trance Music mood refresher (5 mins)
• MLS Benign Pathology: Manju Issac & Jayakumar (Trivandrum)
• Benign VC Pathology Podcast: Dr. Jizza discusses with Dr. Raghavi (Chennai)
• CSF Leaks with Edited Videos: Dr. Janakiram (Trichy)
• Revision CSF Podcast: Dr. Sethi discusses with Dr. Janaki (Singapore)
• FESS With? Draf / Extended FESS: Dr. Satish Jain (Jaipur)
Chocolate & Cheese Festival
Crafted by Official Chocolatier Entisi • Theme: Saffron Flavours • Hot chocolate and saffron infusions.
Grand Inauguration Ceremony
• Guest Of Honour: Hero Of Kargil, Lt. Gen. Mohinder Puri
• Visionary CEO Dr. Tarang (Reliance Hospital)
• Keynote: Col. Abha Kumari on CI in Armed Forces
• "30 - Under 40" Youth Conversation (Jizaa, Tanishka, Ashima, Sai, etc.)
• 19:00 - 20:00: Lucky Draw: Panthere by Cartier
Dinner at Venue & Chef's Table #57
Simple & Quick dinner at venue plus the exclusive anti-tobacco fundraiser sit-down dinner with Dr. Sultan Pradhan and Dr. Prathamesh Pai.
Day 2: Protocols, Algorithms & Grand Banquet
The Protocol Hour, The Controversy Hour, Shivaji Maharaj cultural dance, and Bastian Beach Club Banquet.
Morning Seat Draw
Prize 1: LED Light Source, Eclipse (MRP: Rs. 1.5 Lakhs) • Prize 2: 57 Kg Cucumbers
Presidents' Orations
• Oration 1: The Middle Ear Mucosa In Health & In Disease — Dr. Manoj
• Oration 2: Clinical & Surgical Neuro-ENT Collaboration — Dr. Iype
The Protocol Hour
• 11:00 - 11:20: Protocol for Sudden SNHL — Dr. Kranti
• 11:20 - 11:40: Protocol for SBO — Dr. Bini
• 11:40 - 12:00: Protocol for Septal Perforation: Prevention & Repairs — Dr. Vishwas
The Algorithm & Controversy Hours
• Algorithm for Iatrogenic Facial Nerve Injury — Dr. Tessa Hadlock (Online)
• Algorithm for Bell's Palsy & More — Dr. Navroz Mehta (With AI live session)
• Mastoid Antrum Opening in Every Case of Perforation: The Science — Dr. Manoj
• Mastoid Cavity in 2027 & Beyond — Dr. Monish Grover
"Shrimant Yogi" - Shivaji Maharaj Spectacle
A custom curated dance & drama spectacle on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Gifted to all delegates by Shri Eknath Shinde & Dr. Shrikant Shinde.
Banquet at Bastian Beach Club, Juhu
Supported by Shri Pratap Sarnaik.
• 23:00 Cognac Louis XIII Draw: 20 lucky delegates get to drink a shot of the legendary Louis XIII Cognac!
• Midnight: The Cinderella Lucky Draw (Ladies Exclusive): Authentic Louis Vuitton Footwear!
Day 3: Invocations, Voice, Allergy & Novel Finale
Morning Dhanvantari puja, world faculty online sessions, and 57 minutes DJ celebration.
Puja & Invocation Of Lord Dhanvantari
Puja by Chairman Dr. Sunil Budhlani (Organised & gifted by Shri Milind Narvekar). Invocation of Lord Dhanvantari to bestow good health to all.
The Interesting Hour & Eustachian Tube
• Innovations: Dr. Ravi (20 min)
• OPD Situations: B K Roychoudhary Podcast by Dr. Mukul
• An Ode to Youth: Revision Ear Surgery Oration by Dr. Ashima Saxena
• The Eustachian Tube In 2027 by Dr. Col. Abha Kumari
The Voice & Allergy Hours
• Injection Laryngoplasty — Dr. Thomas (Portland: Online)
• Management of Sulcus — Dr. Pittman (NYC: Online)
• Allergy Hour: Diagnostics SPT & More (Taha), Immunotherapy (Ashim), Nasal Polyposis Algorithm (Ashima)
The Nose Hour & Luxury Perfume Draw
Adult Septoplasty (Vishwas), Paediatric Septoplasty & Blocked Nose (Baser). Lucky Draw: Prize 1 Hermes Perfume, Prize 2 Chanel Perfume.
DJ Music - “57 Minutes” With YOURSELF!
“Scream & Dance” in your seats to Trance Bollywood & Hindustani in the Main Auditorium! A novel, fun goodbye to 57MENTCON & welcoming 58MENTCON. Dedicate a song to your favorite ENT colleague!
Mega Lucky Draws
57 MENTCON celebrates delegates and clinical teams with unprecedented generosity and thoughtful gestures.
Eclipse Touchscreen Electrocautery
MRP: ₹1,50,000
State-of-the-art surgical cutting and coagulation unit by Eclipse for your OT.
The Cinderella Moment
Authentic Louis Vuitton
A bespoke luxury pair of Louis Vuitton Ladies Footwear awarded at Midnight during the Banquet!
Louis XIII Cognac Session
20 Lucky Winners
The quiet luxury for the discoverer. 20 luckiest delegates get to drink an exclusive shot of Louis XIII!
Panthere by Cartier
Iconic Luxury Perfume
Dedicated to Jubbu the Leopard, awarded during the inaugural evening ceremony.
Eclipse LED Light Source
MRP: ₹1,00,000
High-intensity endo-illuminator awarded to delegates registering Jan 1 - March 31, 2027.
57 Dozens Bananas & Cucumbers
57 Dozens & 57 Kgs
Fun, wholesome, and memorable seat draws by Mr. Yogesh Nagare and the leadership.
The Five Sensory Scapes
To negate the "lullaby" effect of typical conferences, 57 MENTCON synchronizes smell, sound, taste, and nutrition.
Smell-Scape
Curated world-class aromas infused throughout the hall.
Sound-Scape
5-minute sorbet sessions between talks to rejuvenate the brain.
Flavour-Scape
Scientific hydration and natural energy replenishment.
Food-Scape
Curated by Purvesh Sarnaik & Celebrity Chef Sanjyot Keer.
Nut-Scape
Brain-fuel nuts to maintain peak cognitive attention.
Breakout Sessions
Deep-dive into specialized smaller rooms (50 persons per session, 90-120 minutes each). Only ₹300/- per session. The top 6 popular sessions with 50 paid registrations will be selected!
Skull Base Osteomyelitis (SBO)
Facial Aesthetics For ENT
Mastering Vertigo
Allergy & Immunotherapy
Granular Myringitis Protocol
Voice Disorders & Injections
Salivary Glands & Sialendoscopy
Writing & Publishing Research
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Pre-Retirement For Surgeons
Antibiotic Stewardship in ENT
Glass Ionomer In Otology
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*Self-paid registrations stop after Nov 1, 2027. Sponsored registrations stop after Oct 1, 2027.
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Payment Account Details
Payments can be transferred via NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / Net Banking or Cheque in favor of:
| Account Name: | AOI THANE BRANCH |
| Bank: | THANE BHARAT SAHAKARI BANK LTD |
| Account No.: | 002115000018797 |
| IFSC Code: | TBSB0000002 |
| Branch: | Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marg, Thane 400602 |
After making payment, please enter the UTR / Transaction ID in the registration form.
Venues & Class
Two iconic, scientifically acoustics-engineered and world-class hospitality venues in the heart of Mumbai.
The Sheila Raheja Auditorium
At Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Bandra, Mumbai
Arguably the best scientifically designed auditorium in the country. Created by Durga & Sandeep Raheja as an ode of love for their mother Sheila Raheja, graciously offered for 57 MENTCON. Senior Manager, Operations Mr. Sanjay Joshi will ensure services are world-class.
- World-class acoustics & seating comfort
- High-definition LED broadcasting by Numerouno Dinesh Pal
- Dedicated breakout rooms for masterclasses
- Website: rangmandir.in
Bastian Beach Club
Juhu, Mumbai (Saturday, Dec 11 • 20:30 Onwards)
Redefining the "Mumbai Experience". Elevated taste, beachfront elegance & ambience courtesy the passionate Ranjit Bindra. Hosted with generous support from Shri Pratap Sarnaik.
- Exclusive beachfront open-air ambience
- 23:00 Cognac Louis XIII Tasting Session
- Midnight Cinderella Draw (Louis Vuitton Ladies Footwear)
- World-renowned culinary spread & entertainment
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