The 51st AROI SUN Postgraduate Teaching Program was successfully conducted on the 11th and 12th of October, 2025 at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore. The academic event focused on “Paediatric and Hematological malignancies” and was organized by the Department of Radiation Oncology.

The program was formally inaugurated by AROI President Prof.(Dr).S.N. Senapati, AROI Secretary General Dr. Srinivasan, ICRO Secretary Dr.Pooja Nandwani Patel, Principal of VIMS & RC Dr.Shreedhar Venkatesh, and Medical Superintendent Dr. M.Umamaheswar . During the inaugural session, the dignitaries emphasized the significance of gaining in-depth knowledge in paediatric and hematological  malignancies as these cancers present unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment .They also stressed the need for such focussed courses to equip the Radiation Oncology residents to manage these complex cases .

The teaching sessions witnessed active participation from more than 80 postgraduate students across the country. Distinguished national faculties delivered comprehensive lectures, resolved participants’ queries, and enriched the academic discussions with their expertise. The highlight of the academic event was the panel discussion conducted by Prof.(Dr.)S.N. Senapathi .The entire program was conducted smoothly by Dr.Geeta.S.Narayanan (Program Director) and Dr.Arpitha.S (Organizing Secretary ) with maximum attendance on both the days .

The event concluded with a quiz competition, in which  Dr.Omal Shereef ( Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre, Patna) and Dr.Avilash Banerjee ( Yashoda Institute of Cancer Centre, Hyderabad) emerged as winners. Both candidates were awarded a fully sponsored trip to Kolkata to attend the forthcoming AROI Conference.The program concluded with a valedictory session and distribution of certificates.