Stalwarts across different specialties recognised for their contribution to healthcare by GAPIO
The awards will be presented at function scheduled to be held at 7:00 PM IST on 11th February 2023 during XIII Annual Conference of GAPIO, Gandhinagar
The Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) announced winners of the Annual GAPIO Awards to Indian physicians who have made noteworthy contribution in the field of medicine.
The award winners in the distinguished category are:
- Gapio Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Dhavendra Kumar, Spire Cardiff Hospital, UK
- Dr Prathap C Reddy Philanthropy Award
Dr Rayapu Ramesh Babu, Blood Donors Organization for Social Service, Tirupati
- Dr IA Modi Award
Prof. Ajay Kumar Duseja, PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Gapio Surgical Excellence Award
Prof. Devendra Kumar Gupta, AIIMS, New Delhi
- Gapio Excellence in Diagnostic Award
Prof. Anita Borges, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai
- Gapio Excellence in Radiology/ Radiation Therapy Award
Prof. Akshay Kumar Saxena, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Each winner will be bestowed with a citation, a trophy and a grant of Rs 100,000.
Dr Naveen Thacker, Deep Children Hospital and Research Centre, Gujarat, Dr RR Khandelwal, Kingsway Hospital, Nagpur and Dr Hena Butta, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi; will be conferred with the GAPIO Special Appreciation Award for their path breaking work. Each winner will be awarded a citation and a trophy.
The award winners in the Young Category are:
- Dr IA Modi Award
Dr Sanjith Saseedharan, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai
- Gapio Surgical Excellence Award
Dr Saurabh Jain, MGMMC, Indore
- Gapio Excellence in Diagnostic Award
Dr Tushar Sehgal, AIIMS, New Delhi
- Gapio Excellence in Radiology/ Radiation Therapy Award
Dr Chandrashekhara S H, AIIMS, New Delhi
Each winner will be bestowed with a citation, a trophy and a grant of Rs 50,000.
The awards will be presented at function scheduled to be held at 7:00 PM IST on 11th February 2023 during XIII Annual Conference of GAPIO, Gandhinagar.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers of the Government of India will be the Chief Guest and Bhupendrabhai Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat will be the Guest of Honor.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder President of GAPIO and Chairman Apollo Hospitals Group said “The spirit of the physicians of Indian origin to excel in India and overseas is what we are striving to recognise. Their laudable efforts and path breaking work across the globe has made every Indian proud. The awardees’ exemplary work is an inspiration for others to emulate”.
Dr Anupam Sibal, the President of GAPIO and Group Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist said “The awardees through their enormous contribution in different medical and surgical specialties exemplify the highest standards that Indian physicians have become synonymous with”.
Dr Nandakumar Jairam, Vice President GAPIO stated, “The Young Category awardees represent the ambition and aspirations of the Young Indian Physicians who are willing to take on challenges to improve delivery of care, while excelling in Research and Academics.”
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