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About the conference
Strengthening healthcare through global collaboration, education, and training to empower local professionals and enhance patient care.
IMERC is dedicated to fostering global collaboration among medical professionals, creating invaluable opportunities for education, training, and knowledge exchange. Our mission is to bridge the gap in healthcare by connecting expert physicians and highly skilled allied health professionals with underserved regions. Through this initiative, we aim to elevate medical practice, enhance patient care, and drive sustainable healthcare development worldwide. Together, we can make a lasting impact on communities in need, ensuring better health outcomes for all.
Our inaugural meeting in November 2025 marks the beginning of this vision, bringing together physicians and allied health staff from the Mayo Clinic (USA), Villa College, and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. This collaboration sets the foundation for meaningful partnerships, knowledge sharing, and impactful healthcare advancements that will shape the future of global medicine.
Important Dates
April 17, 2025
Registration Opens
August 1, 2025
Early Bird Registration Ends
July 15, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline
Session Highlights
Key Speakers
Jay Adusumalli
M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of medicine, division of General internal medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Adusumali specializes in Integrative medicine and Hyperbaric.
His areas of special interest include; diving and hyperbaric therapy, preventative care and emergency preparedness and is asked to management
Dr. Adusumali is the former practice chair for Executive Health - Department of Medicine, and a member of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical society and American College of Preventative Medicine.
Audrey N. Schuetz
M.D.
Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Schuetz, is a Pathologist and Clinical Microbiology with specialty expertise in bacterial antibiotic resistance, anaerobic bacteriology, and the pathology of infectious disease. Her clinical focus includes: examining histology and cytology preparations for evidence of infection, developing antibiotic resistance tests for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and partnering with patient-facing providers to guide proper specimen collection and test ordering.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Schuetz is active in international guidance development for antibiotic testing and reporting for bacteria and fungi. She authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals on the topics of clinical microbiology and the pathology of infectious diseases. She also enjoys mentoring laboratory technologists, residents, and fellows.
Marcia R. Venegas Pont
M.D.
Assistant Professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Venegas specializes in breast diseases. She is the Co-Director of the Mayo clinic Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic Conference and is a member of the National consortium of breast Centers.
Christopher J. McLeod
Ch.B., Ph.D.,
Chair of the Heart Rhythm Division, department of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Dr. McLeod is Board-Certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease as well as Cardiac Electrophysiology. He uniquely straddles these disciplines to care for an ever-growing group of adult congenital heart disease survivors. His practice focuses on the management of complex heart rhythm disorders in adults.
Amindra S. Arora
M.B, B.Chair.
Professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Arora has a special interest in esophageal disease. Dr. Arora has multiple recognitions for Excellence in Clinical Teaching and is a reviewer of MKSAP 17.
Deanne T. Kashiwagi
M.D.
Assistant Professor of medicine, division of Hospital Medicine Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Kashiwagi as dual board-certified in Hospital Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
She has special interest in Medical eduction, Perioperative care, Inpatient medical care & Care delivery systems and quality improvement.
She has received multiple Outstanding Faculty Award and was the Co-Course Director Complex Care at SSMC CME Course in Abu Dhabi.
James H. Bower
M.D.
Professor of Neurology, Division Chair - Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Bower's special interest include; Movement disorder clinic setp, EMGs, Epidemiology of parkinsonism, Clinical trials in progressive supranuclear palsy and Global health research.
Ivana T. Croghan
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Croghan has administered multisite and multi-country studies, including over 325 prospective clinical trials and more than 100 retrospective trials. She serves on the review board for several journals and has authored more than 138 peer-reviewed manuscripts.
One of her main interest is research education and holds several research related classes, including Research Bootcamp for physicians.
James C. Watson
M.D.
Professor of Anesthesiology & Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Former Chair of the Division of Pain Medicine. Dr. Watson specializes in periprocedural medicine, cancer-related pain management, and musculoskeletal and spine-related pain management, including spinal ablations and peripheral nerve blocks.
Samir Mardini
M.D.
Professor of Surgery, Division Chair – Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Mardini is a global leader in the field of craniofacial surgery and facial paralysis and reanimation surgery in children and adults. Dr. Mardini was a major contributor to forming Mayo Clinic's groundbreaking face transplant program, and he led his team to perform Mayo Clinic's first-ever face transplant successfully.
His specialty in craniofacial surgery in children and adults includes helping those needing cleft lip and palate repair and those with craniosynostosis, vascular malformations, jaw malformations, congenital nevi, and facial injuries.
Newton B. Neidert, M.D.
M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Neidert specialized in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He has a special interest in complex vascular procedures relating to thromboembolism.
Haraldur Bjarnason
M.D.
Professor of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
He is an active member of the Vascular & Interventional Division and the director of the Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester.
His main clinical interests include vascular disease in general with special interest in venous disease, (large vein endovascular reconstruction, thrombolysis and management of venous insufficiency) as well as peripheral arterial disease.
Edward R. Laskowski
M.D.
Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Laskowski is a specialist in physical medicine was the former director of the Sports Medicine Center at Mayo.
His expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from Sports Medicine, to Fitness and Strength and Stability Training.
Eric R. Leveille
M.D., M.P.H
Instructor in Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Leveille, provides family oriented comprehensive care, including obstetrical & well-woman care, newborn/pediatrics and geriatric care.
He has a special interest in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and its application in enhancing clinical decision-making—particularly in outpatient primary care, urgent bedside assessments in emergency settings, and inpatient evaluations.
Gary A. Croghan
M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Croghan specializes in Oncology
He has special interest in nicotine research especially as they relate to lung cancer development; tumor immunology and novel treatments for renal cell carcinoma and small cell lung cancer and assessment of increased treatment toxicities in smoking cancer patients.
Main Conference Lecture Series
November 5, 2025
Local Students
MVR 500
Medical Professionals
MVR 1900
International (Inperson)
USD 300
International (Online)
USD 200
Early Bird Discount: Register before August 1, 2025 and get 15% off the main conference day fee.
Pre-Conference Workshops
November 3, 2025
CPR Workshop
MVR 900
Research Boot Camp
MVR 500
Hands-on Physical Exam Workshop
USD 1000
Dive Medicine Updates
USD 1500
Poster Presentation – November 4, 2025
Free participation
Students whose abstracts are accepted will receive an additional 15% discount on registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the adress of the conference venue?
The conference will be held at Villa College QI Campus, RahDhebai Hingun, 20373, Male', Maldives.
Who do I contact for any questions or issues related to the ocnfernce?
For any questions or issues related to the conference, please contact us at IMERC@villacollege.edu.mv.
What are the dates and location of the conference?
The conference will be held from November 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Villa College QI Campus, RahDhebai Hingun, 20373, Male', Maldives.
Is the event in-person, virtual, or hybrid?
All domestic participants are required to attend in person. International participants may choose to join either in person or virtually via our online platform.
What is the dress code for the conference?
Casual attire is appropriate; however, for the poster competition and the main conference lecture day, we recommend presentable clothing—such as trousers and button-down shirts for men, and dresses, skirts, or trousers paired with blouses for women.
Address
Villa College, VC QI Campus, RahDhebai Hingun, 20373, Male', Maldives.