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Warm greetings from the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI).
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal University, is delighted to invite you to the
National Mid-Term CME 2026 of the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI),
scheduled on 10th & 11th April 2026, in the serene Himalayan setting of Gangtok, Sikkim.
The conference is themed “Addiction Psychiatry: From Hospitals to the Community”, highlighting the evolving landscape of addiction care with an emphasis on community-based, preventive, and holistic approaches alongside clinical excellence.
The scientific programme has been thoughtfully curated to include expert lectures, interactive sessions, and academic presentations focusing on contemporary challenges, evidence-based practices, and innovative models in Addiction Psychiatry. This Mid-Term CME aims to foster meaningful academic dialogue, professional collaboration, and capacity building among psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and postgraduate students.
We look forward to your active participation and to welcoming you for an intellectually enriching and memorable academic experience.
Dear Colleagues,
It is our privilege and pleasure, on behalf of the Department of Psychiatry, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), SMU to welcome you to Gangtok for the APSI National Mid-Term CME 2026, to be held on 10th & 11th April 2026.
Hosting this prestigious academic event in the Himalayan state of Sikkim is an honour for our department. We are delighted to collaborate with the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI) in bringing together clinicians, academicians, researchers, and postgraduate trainees for two days of meaningful engagement and scholarly exchange.
Under the theme “Addiction Psychiatry: From Hospitals to the Community,” the conference seeks to stimulate dialogue on how addiction care can be strengthened across diverse settings — from tertiary care centres to grassroots and community platforms. The programme has been designed to encourage active participation through focused lectures, interactive panel discussions, skill-based workshops, and opportunities for paper and poster presentations.
Beyond the scientific sessions, we hope this meeting provides space for collegial interaction, collaboration, and reflection. The tranquil environment of Gangtok offers a unique setting to pause, connect, and re-energise while advancing our shared commitment to improving addiction care in India.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sikkim for what promises to be a vibrant, intellectually stimulating, and memorable academic gathering.
Warm regards,
(Prof. Dr.)
Sanjiba Dutta
Organizing Chairperson
(Prof. Dr.)
Samrat Singh Bhandari
Organizing Secretary
(Dr.)
Harshavardhan Sampath
Treasurer
(Dr.)
Geeta Soohinda
Scientific Sessions Chairperson
