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Dhanbad, Dec 28: Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Rathore, a Senior Resident (SR) at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Hospital (MGMMCH), Jamshedpur, and Dr. Aman Kumar Singh, a final-year MBBS student at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, have been honoured with the prestigious IMA National Award 2024 for their exceptional contributions.
This is a historic moment, as it marks the first time that two young doctors from Jharkhand have won this esteemed award.
Recognition at IMA NATCON-2024 in Hyderabad
The awards were presented during the 99th All India Medical Conference, IMA NATCON-2024, held on Friday evening at the Centenary Convention Centre, Engineering Staff College of India, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma Garu, who served as the chief guest, presented the awards to Dr. Raghvendra Kumar and Dr. Aman Kumar Singh.
The ceremony also featured prominent personalities, including Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, as the guest of honor. Other notable attendees included Dr. Ketan Desai, Chief Patron of IMA, National President Dr. R.V. Asokan, Secretary General Dr. Anil Kumar, and several other distinguished officials.
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Contributions to the Medical Community
The two doctors were recognized for their exemplary efforts in promoting the welfare of the medical community and their leadership in implementing national-level programs under the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Dr. Raghvendra Kumar currently serves as the State Secretary of the newly formed Jharkhand Junior Doctors Network (JDN). Similarly, Dr. Aman Kumar Singh holds the position of President of the RIMS Medical Students Network (MSN).
Both played instrumental roles in spearheading protests against the tragic murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata. Their leadership in these activities was part of a larger movement called by the IMA national body.
Celebrations Across Jharkhand
The remarkable achievements of these young doctors have sparked widespread celebrations throughout Jharkhand.
Key figures such as IMA Jharkhand Coordinator Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh (former national president), State President Dr. A.K. Singh, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh, and JDN State Chairman Dr. Sushil Kumar have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the awardees.
This milestone achievement has brought pride and recognition to the state, inspiring the medical community and beyond.
