Dear members,
Greetings!
The applications for the Orations and Memorial Lectures to take place in the IACTSCON 2026 are now open. Those interested may kindly apply. The eligibility and what each oration entails is given below. Please familiarise yourself with these before applying. You may apply through the form provided. You will get a confirmation call from me after you apply. Kindly call me on 9841578815 or send me a whatsapp message if you do not hear from me within 48 hours of applying. The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the 15th of December 2025.
Kindly keep your Curriculum Vitae, passport size photo, Membership card, A word document telling us why we should choose you in 100 words and a word document briefing your oration in 400 words or less ready before applying. The decision of the Executive Committee will be final and binding and will be conveyed to you via the email you provide.
Regards and best wishes
Dr Jacob Jamesraj MB MS MCh FIACS FRCS Edin
Secretary, IACTS
C.S. Sadasivan Memorial Oration
The C S Sadasivan memorial oration was established in memory of Dr Sadasivan a pioneering cardiac surgeon who established the unit in Madras Medical College and started the postgraduate training programme. The Oration is to be in the field of Cardiovascular surgery. The orator should be a full member of the Indian association of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeons for 20 full years as of January 2026.
P.K. Sen Memorial Lecture
The P K Sen memorial lecture was established in memory of Dr P K Sen a pioneering cardiac surgeon who performed the first heart transplant of our country. He was a researcher and innovator par excellence. The Oration is to be in the field of Cardiovascular surgery. The orator should be a full member of the Indian association of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeons for 20 full years as of January 2026.
Meherji P. Mehta Memorial Lecture
The Meherji Mehta memorial lecture was established in memory of Dr Meherji Mehta. The Oration is to be in the field of Thoracic surgery. The orator should be a full member of the Indian association of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeons for 10 full years as of January 2026.
Godrej S. Karai Memorial Oration
The Godrej Karai memorial lecture was established in memory of Dr Godrej Karai. The Oration is to be in the field of Vascular or Thoracic surgery. The orator should be a full member of the Indian association of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeons for 10 full years as of January 2026.
K.N Dastur Memorial Lecture
The K N Dastur memorial lecture was established in memory of Dr K N Dastur. The Oration is to be in the field of Cardiovascular surgery. The orator should be a full member of the Indian association of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeons for 10 full years as of January 2026.