Patiala
Medical College Alumni Association was established almost
35 years ago by some dedicated old graduates of Patiala
Medical College living in the United States. The association
has grown tremendously since. We have been holding our
annual scientific meetings with great emphasis on social,
cultural and educational aspect. Every year it is with
a great pleasure, members get together like a large
family. They share their old memories and create new
ones.
Mission Statement
The mission of our organization is to
serve as a forum to facilitate and enable Indian American
physicians graduating from Patiala Medical College to
excel in patient care, teaching and research, and to
pursue their aspirations in professional and community
affairs.
34th
PMCAA Annual Meeting
Patiala Medical College Alumni
Association is holding its annual meeting this year in Harbor
Beach Marriott, Fort Lauderdale, Florida from Thursday, June
28 through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Incorporated on March 27, 1911,
the City of Fort Lauderdale is situated on the southeast coast
of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach.
Encompassing more than 33 square miles with a population of
nearly 180,000, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County's
30 municipalities and the seventh largest city in Florida. Embraced
by the Atlantic Ocean, New River and a myriad of scenic inland
waterways, Fort Lauderdale truly lives up to its designation
as the "Venice of America."
The City of Fort Lauderdale is named for a Second
Seminole War fortification built on the banks of New River in
1838. In that year, Major William Lauderdale led a detachment
of Tennessee Volunteers south along the east coast of Florida
to capture Seminole agricultural lands and battle the elusive
Indian warriors. Altogether, three forts named after Major Lauderdale
would be constructed: the first at the fork of New River; the
second at Tarpon Bend; and the largest on the beach at the site
of Bahia Mar. None of the forts survives today.
Fort Lauderdale also offers an outstanding quality
of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural
beauty and array of cultural, entertainment and educational
amenities. Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year
and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale
Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation
and enjoyment. The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone
of the City's arts, science, cultural and historic district
which features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum
of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale
Village and Museum. Las Olas Boulevard has gained international
acclaim as Fort Lauderdale's centerpiece of fashion, fine dining
and entertainment. In addition, the City's downtown area is
home to Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University,
Florida International University, the award-winning Broward
County Main Library, federal, county and school district offices.
