On the eve of World Osteoporosis Day 2010, ISBMR conducted an essay competition on osteoporosis with the subject “How to increase awareness of Osteoporosis and its Consequences among general public and Health Professionals in India ”. Prize distribution function was organized on the eve of 'World Osteoporosis day', 19 Oct 2010 in AIIMS. The entire show was organized under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh Khadgawat our Joint Secretary.
Following were declared as winners:-
First Prize - Anurag Jena, SCB Med Coll, Cuttack,
Second Prize - Sarthak Mohanty, SCB Med Coll, Cuttack,
Third Prize - Sanat Rao, Govt. Kilpuk Med Coll Chennai,
The Best Original Idea Prize – Siddhartha Bahera, Kalinga institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubneshwar
They were awarded with cheques of Rs. 51000/-, 21000/- , 11000/- and 7000/- respectively.
The award ceremony was held at AIIMS, where office bearer of ISBMR along with the winners were present. The awards were given away by our President Dr. (Maj. Gen.) R.K.Marwaha and our Secretary Dr. Nikhil Tandon. Brig. Satish Kukreja (Retd.) Hony CEO gave a vote of thanks.
The presentation given by the winners will be on the website soon. The competition was supported by unrestricted educational grant from Ranbaxy Ortholands.