Apeejay Stya & Svran Group conducts Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology (IOG) Dr Stya Paul Awards 2012

The Apeejay Stya & Svran Group recently organised the inaugural Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology (IOG) Dr Stya Paul Awards 2012 at Apeejay Campus, Sheikh Sarai, Phase I, New Delhi. More than 500 distinguished obstetricians and gynaecologists from across the country attended the awards ceremony which has been instituted to recognise outstanding contributory articles published in the IOG, ‘Indian Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Journal for Basic & Clinical Research’.

The inaugural IOG Dr Stya Paul Awards were presented in three categories, Best Original Article, Best Review Article and Best Case Report which were conferred upon Dr Bandana Biswas, Dr T Wangdi and Dr Poojan Dogra Marwaha respectively. The announcement and presentation of the awards was followed by a series of presentations by the awardees on their research. The ceremony also featured a short film on ‘Reminiscences of Dr Stya Paul’.

Sir (Dr) Arulkumaran, President Elect, FIGO and Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George’s, University of London; Vijay Berlia, Chairman, Svran Group and Apeejay Stya Group and Sushma Berlia, President of Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, and Co-Founder & Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University were some of the eminent dignitaries who graced the occasion.

Sushma Berlia ruminated the achievements of Dr Stya Paul and gave the audience a brief insight into the life and challenges faced by the late Founder Chairman, Apeejay Stya Group. She said, “Throughout his life, Dr. Stya Paul contributed to the cause of good healthcare for the poor and women’s education and empowerment. It is therefore apt that today’s awards evening, which recognises excellence in research in the pursuit of health of women and their new-borns is instituted in Dr Stya Paul’s memory.”

The special guest, Sir (Dr) Arulkumaran delivered the Oration Lecture on the hypertensive disorders, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia affecting pregnant women. The event was followed by the introduction of IOG Journal by Dr JB Sharma, Editor-in-Chief, IOG Journal & Additional Professor, Dept of Obst & Gynae, AIIMS, New Delhi; in addition to presentation of Green Certificates to the IOG Editorial Board. The awards ceremony also witnessed the launch IOG website by Sir (Dr) S Arulkumaran. In addition, he also released the latest IOG journal.

EH News Bureau