The Malayali Medical Association (MMA) UK is set to host its Annual Event 2025 from July 11-13 at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, Northamptonshire, bringing together the Malayali medical community across the UK for a weekend of knowledge sharing, cultural celebration, and fellowship.
The MMA UK Annual Event 2025 promises a blend of professional development through CME, networking opportunities for doctors, medical students, and families, and cultural showcases celebrating Kerala’s rich traditions.
Supported by the GMC and Medical Protection Society, the event aims to strengthen the community spirit among Malayali doctors while fostering continuous professional development within the UK healthcare landscape.
📅 Programme Highlights
📍 Venue: Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, Sedgemoor Way, NN11 0SG
🗓️ Dates: July 11 (Friday) – July 13 (Sunday), 2025
Friday, 11 July: Welcome Evening
6:00 PM: Registration and Welcome Drinks
7:00 PM: Indian Geet Mala – A nostalgic journey through melodic and semi-classical Indian songs led by Dr Binoy Skaria
8:00 PM: Dinner
Saturday, 12 July: Full Day Programme
Morning
9:30 AM: Sports Activities
12:30 PM: Outdoor Lunch
Afternoon – Continuing Medical Education (CME) Session (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Featuring Keynote Speakers and Junior’s Presentations:
Keynote Speakers
Dr Ajith Menon – “Beyond the Ache: Unravelling the Mysteries of Arthritis vs Autoimmune Arthropathies”
Dr Ajith Menon completed his MBBS from the University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, followed by an MD from Lady Hardinge Medical College. After a tenure at AIIMS Delhi as a registrar in Rheumatology, he moved to the UK in 2002, completing his specialist training in Rheumatology in 2009 before joining as Consultant Rheumatologist at Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent.
Dr Menon is particularly passionate about Connective Tissue Diseases and Large Vessel Vasculitis and has led the department in clinical and IT roles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys long walks in the Peaks, Malayalam movies, and following the Indian cricket team.
Tista Chakravarty-Gannon – “Empowering International Medical Graduates: Navigating the UK Medical Landscape with Confidence and Equity”
Tista Chakravarty-Gannon is the Regional Liaison Advisor and Head of Outreach Operations at the General Medical Council (GMC). With years of experience supporting doctors across the UK, she is committed to fostering professional standards while guiding international medical graduates to navigate the UK system with clarity and confidence.
Prof Tony Thomas – “Midlife Matters: Menopause & HRT Demystified”
Prof Tony Thomas has been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust since 2012. His special interests include Gynae-Oncology, minimal access surgery, menopause, and medical education. A Training Programme Director with the West Midlands School of O&G and GMC associate, he has served on the Interim Orders Tribunal of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service and the Governing Council of the RCOG. Prof Thomas also examines for the RCOG and Birmingham Medical School and is a published poet with works reaching audiences in Japan and Australia.
MMA UK warmly invites you to this engaging session that unpacks menopause with facts, empathy, and clarity, addressing a topic that impacts many lives directly or indirectly.
Also Featuring Junior’s Presentations:
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Ciya Jijo: Gender Differences in Timing of ADHD Diagnosis
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Milen Santhosh: Impact of Pre-operative Hand Therapy in Plastic Surgery Hand Trauma
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Dr K. Musa: Improving Pre-conception Prescribing of High Dose Folic Acid in Women with BMI > 30
4:30 PM: Tea & Snacks Break
Saturday Evening: Gala Night (Danetree Suite)
The evening will feature:
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A variety of dance performances,
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An interactive Bollywood dance session led by Mr Jayakumar, and
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A high-energy DJ party to keep the celebrations going late into the night.
The culinary highlight of the evening will be delectable, authentic Kerala cuisine provided by the renowned #Mattancherry Taunton#, promising a pure, divine “naadan” taste experience for all attendees.
5:30 PM: Inaugural Function 5.45 pm Bharatanatyam dance performance by Eva Maria Kuriakose 6:00 PM onwards: The venue will come alive with the Grand Mega Gala Entertainments featuring a spectacular lineup of 3 artists from Kerala Dr.Bineetha Ranjith, Shyam Lal, Sumesh Kootikka and Kuchipudi Dance Performance by Rashmi Sudhir and Remya Nambiar of Dasyam UK and a Bollywood Dance Workshop by Jaykumar & Team7:30 PM: Gala Dinner 10:30 PM: DJ and Dance Floor Opens 12:00 AM: Closing Toast
Sunday, 13 July: Closing Session
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Yoga Session by Susan Abraham – A rejuvenating yoga session led by the inspiring Susan Abraham, a passionate practitioner and guide in the art of yoga and mindful living.
As doctors, caregivers, and members of busy families, we often give our time and energy to others, forgetting to recharge our own batteries. This session is your opportunity to pause, breathe, stretch, and reconnect, not just with your body, but with your mind and spirit.
🌼 Yoga is not just an exercise. It’s a reset button for your nervous system.
It improves posture, strengthens your core, sharpens your focus, and brings calm to your mind, all essential for those living high-pressure, high-responsibility lives like ours.
Whether you are an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this session will gently guide you through movements and breathing techniques that leave you feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to face the day.
👨👩👧👦 We warmly encourage you to bring your partners and children too, because wellness is for the whole family. Let’s come together in unity, stretch out the stress, and celebrate the healing power of movement.
Let MMA Sunday morning be a celebration of balance, a gift to yourself, and a memory to cherish.
💚 We’ll see you on the mat!
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: MMA UK Annual General Meeting (AGM)
11:00 AM: Event Closing.
MMA UK is thankful to its official sponsors – GMC, Medical Protection Society (MPS), ICCI, and Lifeline Protect – for their generous support of this event.
This weekend is not just a celebration, but a reaffirmation of the unity, culture, and commitment of Malayalee medical professionals in the UK. The Malayalee Medical Association UK looks forward to seeing you there for a memorable and inspiring gathering.
For registration and detailed updates, please visit https://bookcpd.com/course/mma2025
