Vellore, India

Dr. Preeta George participated in the Asian Society of Pediatric Anesthesia’s ASPACON 2026 at Christian Medical College in Vellore, India, an international conference bringing together faculty and delegates from more than 20 countries. As part of the conference, Dr. George led an 8-hour multidisciplinary simulation workshop in Pediatric Anesthesia and Crisis Resource Management, featuring four simultaneous simulation stations focused on critical events in the operating room and perioperative setting. The workshop emphasized teamwork, communication, leadership and crisis management and included structured debriefing to support reflective learning, clinical decision-making and psychological safety.

The following day, Dr. George delivered a lecture and facilitated a discussion on “Crisis Leadership: Planning, Response, and Resilience,” focusing on Crisis Resource Management, mock drills and post-crisis management. The conference provided opportunities for international collaboration and exchange with colleagues from India, Europe, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, Papua New Guinea, Japan, China and other countries.